Exploring the history of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa — Just Peace Pilgrimage photos
20 people from across the United States joined Chapter 2 of Mennonite Mission Network’s Racial Justice Pilgrimage. The Just Peace Pilgrimage ran from October 16-27 and had the group travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town, exploring the long history and legacy of colonialism and apartheid — a political social engineering project based on racial segregation […]
Compassionate care to Laos
?Jonah and Memee Yang are mission associates with Mennonite Mission Network. Their ministries in Southeast Asia include: Sister Care seminars for women, a program of Mennonite Women USA Compassionate Care seminars for couples Journey, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s (AMBS) missional leadership development program To learn how you and your congregation can support their ministry, click […]
Here with purpose: Gloria Guadarrama
Every organization has a purpose; an answer to the deceptively simple question, "Why?" At Mennonite Mission Network, that "why?" is to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ across the street, all through the marketplaces and around the world. In this Q&A series, Mission Network asks staff […]
Jonah and Memee Yang contextualize the gospel in the Hmong culture
?Jonah and Memee Yangs ministry grew out of their recommitment to follow Gods call to mend relationships and foster theology in Southeast Asia. NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) Jonah and Memee Yang kept running from their ministry. God kept chasing after them. Today, Jonah and Memee are mission associates with Mennonite Mission Network. They […]
Sweaty flights and bulgogi: the first two days with the Youth Venture South Korea team
?The Youth Venture South Korea team is on an adventure! From June 20 to July 1, follow along as they witness what God is doing in South Korea. This article combines the first two entries on the Youth Venture blog. Youth Venture is a program of Mennonite Mission Network. For two to three weeks each […]
For a new dad, the thought of fatherhood is more mysterious than ever
?In recognition of Fathers Day on June 12, Travis Duerksen, writer and multimedia producer with Mennonite Mission Network, reflects on his experiences with newfound fatherhood. I was privileged to become a father last September. I earned this title through hours of teeth-gritting labor (and months of discomfort). Not of my own, but of another person […]
Here with purpose: Joe Sawatzky
Every organization has a purpose; an answer to the deceptively simple question, "Why?" At Mennonite Mission Network, that "why?" is to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ — across the street, all through the marketplaces and around the world. In this Q&A series, Mission Network asks staff […]
Albuquerque Service Adventure shared a southwest blend of faith and friendship for 25 years
After 25 years, the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Service Adventure unit concludes, marking a quarter century-long grand adventure for its supporting community. NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) – Every August, fresh-faced participants from the U.S. and abroad arrive at Service Adventure (a program of Mennonite Mission Network) units across the country, welcomed by local supporting church […]
Redefining the future of service
Are service programs dying? No! Maybe? But there’s no doubt we need to get back to viewing service as an alternative way of life. This article first appeared in the March issue of Anabaptist World. Are service programs dying? This is a question I get asked through my role as a representative for Mennonite Mission Network. It usually […]
We are here with purpose
Mennonite Mission Network is intentional in what it does and how it does it: building partnerships next door and around the globe to participate in God’s work in the world. Our purpose is to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ — across the street, all through the […]
Peace pins
What are we waiting for? The church needs to take Jesus and his teachings of peace seriously. Mennonite Mission Network invites you to wear the peace pin to be reminded of God’s call to peace and justice, and to spark conversation with others about peacemaking and the Prince of Peace. Please donate: $25 donation: receive 1 peace pin […]
God’s logic
Advent devotional Ver versión en español This Advent devotional comes from Devocionales 2022-2023, a book of devotionals produced by the Movimiento de Mujeres Anabautistas Haciendo Teología desde América Latina (MTAL — Movement of Anabaptist Women doing Theology from Latin America) The daily devotionals can also be found on Facebook. “For he took notice of his lowly […]