Mission cutbacks affect Canada

Winnipeg, Man.

Cutbacks at Mennonite Mission Network, the mission agency of Mennonite Church USA, are expected to have a significant impact on the international ministries of Mennonite Church Canada Witness.

The Mission Network has announced a cutback of 10 percent for next year (see related story). The reduction amounts to over $1 million US from the current $9 million US budget. It will go into effect February 1.

Janet Plenert, director of International Ministries at MC Canada, said the effects of the cutbacks would be clearer in coming weeks.

"Mennonite …