Publications

Q: What publications does Mennonite Mission Network have?
A: Mennonite Mission Network offers a variety of publications:

• Beyond Ourselves (click for the online version and more information)

• InterMission, a regular e-mail newsletter published in a variety of editions for staff, overseas workers, North American workers and volunteers, alumni, partners and donors. E-mail:

• Links@Mennomedia, founded in 1984, a newsletter published three times a year with motivational and instructional content regarding using contemporary media. E-mail:

• Missio Dei (click for the online version and more information)

• Mission Mosaic, a directory of the the people and ministries of Mennonite Mission Network. E-mail:

• Mustard Seeds (click for the online version and more information)

• Network news, a weekly e-mail of news releases from Mennonite Mission Network.

• Prayer Vine (click for the online version and more information)

• Third Way Café - Providing "stimulation without caffeine," this Internet ministry creates an intentional forum to minister prophetically to searching people. www.thirdway.com

• Urban Connections, an inter-Anabaptist newsletter founded in 1985 to focus on urban issues. E-mail:

• x-Tending God's Mission, a quarterly newsletter from Stanley W. Green. email:

• www.MennoniteMission.net — Our corporate web site. E-mail:

Q: Why do I get so many publications from Mennonite Mission Network in my church mailbox?
A: Have you checked to see who is sending the publication? Mennonite Mission Network has one "flagship" publication, Beyond Ourselves, which is published four times a year and distributed freely to each Mennonite household through church mailboxes. This is the only general interest publication that supports the mission program of the Mennonite Church USA as a whole. In this time of change within our denomination, there are a number of new periodicals being published, some which occasionally contain information about Mennonite Mission Network. While we supply stories and photos to many publications, and occasionally support those publications with our advertising, Mennonite Mission Network sees Beyond Ourselves magazine as its primary means of communicating through print with each Mennonite Church USA participant.

Q: Is Our Faith published by Mennonite Mission Network?
A: No. Our Faith is a quarterly every-household publication that began among leaders in Virginia Mennonite Conference, leaders who have a strong commitment to seeing mission as a vital part of church life. Mennonite Mission Network has provided feature articles, news stories and photographs about its ministries and activities to Our Faith. The Mission Network also has advertised in the magazine.

Q: Are you part of Mennonite Press?
A: No. Mennonite Press, based in Newton, Kan., is a private business with a majority of its ownership within the Mennonite Church USA structures. Still, Mennonite Press prints a number of our periodicals, most prominently Beyond Ourselves magazine.

Q: I'm currently not attending a Mennonite Church USA congregation, but I'd still like to receive Beyond Ourselves. Can I subscribe to the magazine?
A: Yes. We are happy to send a complimentary copy to your home or business. To subscribe, E-mail: .

Q: I have friends whom I think would enjoy Beyond Ourselves and be interested in the ministry of Mennonite Mission Network. Would you be willing to add them to the free subscription list?
A: Sure. Follow the same instructions for individual subscribers. To subscribe, E-mail: .

Q: I'm not comfortable with receiving publications that are in full color. I'd rather see dollars contributed to Mennonite Mission Network support mission, rather than slick, glossy publications. Why don't you publish Beyond Ourselves in black-and-white or another less-expensive manner?
A: Our use of digital technology allows us to produce a fullcolor magazine for only an estimated $400 more (for more than 60,000 copies) than if we produced the magazine in black and white with one additional color. Before the advent of this technology, color separations might have added as much as an estimated $5,000 for the cost of four-color printing. In addition to simple costs, many Mennonites are not able to travel to international locations to see the ministry taking place. This allows them to get a better glimpse of the ministry.