Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Not published

Founded Not published

Denomination CMC / Rosedale Network of Churches

Service Times Sundays (see denomination directory)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website rosedalenetwork.org/congregational-directory/

Pastor Credentials CMC/Rosedale Network credentialed pastor.

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

CMC orthodox Trinitarian.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

CMC affirms Scripture.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify locally.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Anabaptist evangelical.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

CMC/Rosedale practices male-only ordination.

Senior pastor name not published; CMC requires male-only ordination

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor identity not displayed in directory; CMC polity guarantees male elders.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Anabaptist expository tradition.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Local Erie/Genesee County outreach.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Plain upstate NY Anabaptist witness near Buffalo.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

CMC/Rosedale confessional accountability.

Strong

Assessment

Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church serves the Buffalo-area CMC/Rosedale Network presence in upstate New York. The Akron/Clarence Center community has historic Mennonite roots and continues to provide plain Anabaptist witness in the densely populated Buffalo metropolitan area. CMC/Rosedale male-only ordination and confessional integrity yield green rating.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched Rosedale directory on 2026-05-16 — confirmed CMC/Rosedale Network affiliation + Akron NY address. Pastor name not displayed; flagged for verification.

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[1] Live source rosedalenetwork.org/congregational-directory/

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