$7,450 raised by generous donors! Grateful for everyone who helped resource disciple-making, leader development and church multiplication with USMB. Join us in praying for fruitful ministry in 2025. Missed Giving Tuesday? You can still give today at ow.ly/Q0Jp50XBxWJ

A new article was added to Leadership Fuel this week. Visit Leadership Fuel at ow.ly/99js50V5nIz Check out this new resource as well as the many other great resources. #usmb2025 #leadershipdevelopment #Leaders

Multiply your impact this Christmas! Check out Multiply's gift guide now: multiply.net/gifts

STUFF THE SEC NIGHT 🏀 Bring a NEW stuffed animal to toss onto the court at halftime of each basketball game THIS Saturday! 🧸 The stuffed animals will be donated to patients at Valley Children’s Hospital! 🎟️ Free admission for fans 18 & over who bring a stuffed animal

Have you listened to Episode 141 "Fighting Loneliness: How the Church Can Rebuild Community" with guest Greg Brock? You can listen at: Apple-ow.ly/rW7m50Jnzp7 Spotify-ow.ly/CTja50Tq2Ol #usmb2025

😊 What if the joy in our favorite stories is pointing us to something deeper? Joseph shares how joy shaped his journey at FPU and how it now guides him in his work as an admissions counselor. 🔗 Read his story at fpu.edu/sunnysblog

#Scripture #advent #Immanuel #Isaiah7 #Lord #son #USMB2025

The Mennonite Brethren Free Church of Austria (Mennonitische Freikirche Österreich) is a conference with about 400 baptized members. Pray for unity among their congregations, recognizing that each differs in structure and certain theological teaching. buff.ly/dXbvO53

🏀 A day in the life of FPU psychology student and men’s basketball player Jaden Geron. He’s putting in the work on the court and in the classroom.

Is LEAD Coaching something you should consider for 2026? For more information, visit our website at usmb.org/lead-coaching/ or contact Ed Boschman at [email protected]

TUNE IN 🎙️ Just days after their season ended in the sweet 16, head coach Kelsee Montagna and four-year standout Cambria Waites of FPU Volleyball joined host Paul Meadors in the ESPN Studios to break down the incredible and historic season!

🌱 This year, USMB launched a church-planter residency program! One couple is already in Utah, and two more are beginning their residencies in California in January. Would you consider joining us with a year-end gift to support this mission? Give here: give.cornerstone.cc/usmb+donations

🔬FPU is celebrating two new AIMS Endowed Chairs whose work in math, science and STEAM education is shaping future learners. 🔗 Read more at fpu.edu/sunnysblog

🕯️ During a special Chapel service, students and staff gathered in candlelight to worship and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. May we be reminded to carry His light into the world this Christmas season.

Both the CDC & PDC had their district conventions in November. Read more from C-Link: CDC-ow.ly/bsI450XII6B PDC-ow.ly/QKFp50XII6E Sign up for C-Link at ow.ly/SZfY50XII6A

6 speakers. 1 mission. At Gathering, we’ll “Cultivate: Living on mission with Jesus.” We’re returning to our roots-with a focus on recommitting to the mission that unites us. 📅 July 21–25, 2026 | Salt Lake City 🪴 Registration opens in Jan. 2026 🔗 usmb.org/gathering2026

New funding of more than $1.3 million has been received by FPU’s Center for Community Transformation. The funds will help further the work CCT is currently doing in the Valley and beyond.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from your USMB Staff! Our offices will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day. Blessings to you and your family during this season.

New staff join MB Foundation MB Foundation announced the addition of Eric Buller as chief operations officer and Darin Ediger as planned giving advisor to the team. Read more from C-Link at ow.ly/XcO150XQuqA Sign up for C-Link at ow.ly/hatE50Xrp2Q

Happy New Year! Our USMB offices are closed today.