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The Neighbourhood Church in Nanaimo, British Columbia began services in 1981. Frank Durksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches]], which it joined in 1983.
  
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For many years the church met in the Bowen Park Community Centre. In 1990 the congregation built their own church building, and added a new worship area, kitchen, offices, and an enlarged foyer in 2009.
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'']]    The Neighbourhood Church in Nanaimo, British Columbia began services in 1981. Frank Durksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches]], which it joined in 1983.
 
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In 2010 the congregation's membership was 95 and the average weekly attendance was 200.
 
 
= Bibliography =
 
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Brethren Herald</em> (11 March 1983): 15; (17 July 1987): 24; (27 May 1988): 13.
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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (11 March 1983): 15; (17 July 1987): 24; (27 May 1988): 13.
 
= Additional Information =
 
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<strong>Address</strong>: 4951 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N2
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'''Address''': 4951 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N2
  
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<strong>Telephone</strong>: 604-758-2242
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'''Phone''': 604-758-2242
  
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<strong>Website</strong>: [http://www.neighbourhoodchurch.net/ Neighbourhood Church]
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'''Website''': [https://nanaimoneighbourhood.church/ Neighbourhood Church]
  
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<strong>Denominational Affiliations</strong>:
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
  
 
[http://www.bcmb.org British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches] (1983-present)
 
[http://www.bcmb.org British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches] (1983-present)
  
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[http://www.mbconf.ca Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] (1983-present)
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[http://www.mennonitebrethren.ca/ Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] (1983-present)
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General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-2002)
 
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<h3>Neighbourhood Church Ministers</h3> <table class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th>Minister
 
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</th> <th>Years
 
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</th> </tr>  <tr> <td>Frank H. Durksen
 
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</td> <td align="right">1981-1985</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lloyd R. Pankratz
 
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</td> <td align="right">1986-1987</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Toews
 
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</td> <td align="right">1987-present</td> </tr>  </table> <h3>Neighbourhood Church Membership</h3> <table class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th>Year
 
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</th> <th>Members
 
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</th> </tr>  <tr> <td>1983
 
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</td> <td align="right">10
 
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1985</td> <td align="right">20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1994</td> <td align="right">74</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001
 
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</td> <td align="right">90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005
 
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</td> <td align="right">88</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010
 
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</td> <td align="right">95
 
  
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[[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1983-2002)
  
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=== Neighbourhood Church Ministers ===
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{|  class="wikitable"
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! Minister
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! Years
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| Frank H. Durksen
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1981-1985
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| Lloyd R. Pankratz
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1986-1987
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| James Toews
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| style="text-align:right;" | 1987-2020
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| Travis Barbour
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| style="text-align:right;" | 2020-present
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|}
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=== Neighbourhood Church Membership ===
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{|  class="wikitable"
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! Year
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! Members
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! Attendance
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| 1983
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| style="text-align:right;" | 10
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|-
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| 1985
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| style="text-align:right;" | 20
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|-
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| 1994
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| style="text-align:right;" | 74
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|-
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| 2001
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| style="text-align:right;" | 90
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|-
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| 2005
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| style="text-align:right;" | 88
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| 2010
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| style="text-align:right;" | 95
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| style="text-align:right;" | 200
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| 2015
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| style="text-align:right;" | 110
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| style="text-align:right;" | 148
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|-
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| 2020
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| style="text-align:right;" | 104
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| style="text-align:right;" | 160
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|}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 3 June 2023

Neighbourhood Church, Nanaimo, BC
Source: D. Giesbrecht

The Neighbourhood Church in Nanaimo, British Columbia began services in 1981. Frank Durksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, which it joined in 1983.

For many years the church met in the Bowen Park Community Centre. In 1990 the congregation built their own church building, and added a new worship area, kitchen, offices, and an enlarged foyer in 2009.

Bibliography

Mennonite Brethren Herald (11 March 1983): 15; (17 July 1987): 24; (27 May 1988): 13.

Additional Information

Address: 4951 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N2

Phone: 604-758-2242

Website: Neighbourhood Church

Denominational Affiliations:

British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)

General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-2002)

Neighbourhood Church Ministers

Minister Years
Frank H. Durksen 1981-1985
Lloyd R. Pankratz 1986-1987
James Toews 1987-2020
Travis Barbour 2020-present

Neighbourhood Church Membership

Year Members Attendance
1983 10
1985 20
1994 74
2001 90
2005 88
2010 95 200 2015 110 148
2020 104 160

Maps

Neighbourhood Church, Nanaimo, British Columbia


Author(s) Richard D Thiessen
Date Published May 2023

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Thiessen, Richard D. "Neighbourhood Church (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2023. Web. 23 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neighbourhood_Church_(Nanaimo,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175758.

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Thiessen, Richard D. (May 2023). Neighbourhood Church (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neighbourhood_Church_(Nanaimo,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=175758.



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