Barron Mennonite Church (Barron, Wisconsin, USA)
The Barron Mennonite Church north of Barron, Wisconsin, USA was established in 1973. The congregation started as a daughter congregation of the Gospel Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Almena. Fifty-five members, a minister, and a deacon joined the new group.
The Almena congregation erected a building for the Barron group in 1972/73; the first service was held on 25 March 1973.
The Barron Christian School began in 1975.
In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Jonathan Koehn, Vernon Schafer, and Harry Toews.
Bibliography
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (1996-2020).
Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 534-535.
Additional Information
Address: 1446 15th Street, Barron, Wisconsin
Phone: 715-637-3271
Website:
Denominational Affiliations:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Ordained Pastors at the Barron Mennonite Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Newell Mininger | 1973-2013 |
| Vernon Schafer | 1974-2004 2010-present |
| Harry Toews | 2001-present |
| Jonathan Koehn | 2014-present |
Membership at the Barron Mennonite Church
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1995 | 122 |
| 2000 | 105 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2020 | 132 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | March 2021 |
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Barron Mennonite Church (Barron, Wisconsin, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2021. Web. 25 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Barron_Mennonite_Church_(Barron,_Wisconsin,_USA)&oldid=170805.
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Steiner, Samuel J. (March 2021). Barron Mennonite Church (Barron, Wisconsin, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Barron_Mennonite_Church_(Barron,_Wisconsin,_USA)&oldid=170805.
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