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ICOMB exists to facilitate relationships and ministries to enhance the witness and discipleship of its member national churches \u2013 connecting, strengthening and expanding.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The church in the Middle East<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently a group of brothers and sisters in a Middle Eastern country gathered with Heinrich Rempel (BTG leader; MB Mission Europa co-leader) to learn about church leadership. At least seven locations were represented, including those who came from Moldova and Ukraine. They were encouraged and equipped. This group (AHT) is requesting prayer and fellowship, and is considered an emerging ICOMB conference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Community of Mennonite Brethren (ICOMB) is made up of 21 national churches in 19 countries with approximately 450,000 members. 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