Middle East

Ministries

Workers engage in evangelism and church planting, some in pioneer situations where no church exists. Others assist international partner churches in their existing evangelism and church-planting efforts.

Community Development

In many countries, Mission Network ministries include holistic health, economic and social development, often in partnership with both local and international Christians.

Health care

Medical involvement includes providing human and financial resources to mission hospitals, small-scale work with maternal-child health education, and formal nursing training.

Indigenous church support

Mission Network personnel and resources support churches in development and missional outreach around the world. While many of these churches have roots stemming from foreign mission endeavors, others are indigenous to the local setting.

Leadership training

Leadership training can take place formally or informally and develops church leadership, builds the capacity of servant leaders, and prepares them to train others for ministry.

Partner support

We work in formal partnerships including both congregations of Mennonite Church USA and international partners, while in other situations the Mission Network is called upon to provide more specific support for international partners.

Pastoral care

Workers nurture individuals and small groups in their faith journey, comfort them in their pain and suffering, and help them navigate life transitions.

Peace and justice advocacy

Justice and peace ministries have developed in response to both immediate crises and long-term needs either in cooperation with other Christian groups, or initiated by international Mennonite churches.

Youth outreach

Youth outreach workers walk with adolescents who have already chosen to follow Christ, and invite new believers to join the community of faith. Mission workers often join local initiatives to help young people develop their faith.

Partners

Nazareth Village

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Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel

Beacons of Christ's light

In many Middle Eastern countries, Christian evangelism is sensitive, at best. Workers act as beacons of Christ’s light, supporting current believers and sharing faith through their actions and words, even if their names or tasks cannot be made public.

News & stories

Wanted: Visionary leader for Nazareth Village

Nazareth Village, a recreation of a first-century Jewish village located in Jesus’ hometown, seeks an executive director.

News story archive

Browse a complete listing of news stories from Mennonite Mission Network.

New Mission Mosaic released; highlights international partners, prayer possibilities

August brings the release of a new Mission Mosaic prayer directory that highlights broad ministries, international partners and provides opportunities for prayer.

Mennonites flock to Nazareth Village

Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Eleven Mennonite tour groups went and saw at Nazareth Village, a recreation of the Israel of Jesus' time.

Mennonite peacemakers to gather at D.C. witness

Organizers of the 2009 Christian Peace Witness for Iraq hope thousands will offer nonviolent protest against the continuing war in Iraq. The Peace and Justice Support Network of MCUSA is planning an April 29-30 gathering for those joining the protest.

The 2007 Youth Venture team that traveled to Nazareth, Israel.

Mennonite Mission Network and Franconia Conference collaborate on Youth Venture trips

Mennonite Mission Network and Franconia Mennonite Conference are working together to send Youth Venture teams to Mexico and Israel in summer 2008.

Good News best heard in heart language

Language can distort our theology, global mission partners, Gilbert Ansre and Shekhar Singh, told MCUSA leaders.

Anabaptist guide goes global

What are Anabaptists? A single booklet--now newly revised and in seven languages--answering the question across the world.

A ministry of healing in Jesus’ hometown

A week of festivities, which drew hundreds of people from across Israel and 11 different nations, culminated a yearlong celebration of 150 years of healing at Nazareth Hospital.

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