Being a servant to one another
When I think of the word “service,” one of the first things that pops into my head is the lyrics to a song we often sing in our congregation, “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant” (Voices Together 778). Our hymnal sometimes uses first lines as titles; however, the actual song title is “The Servant […]
Choosing to do justice
I believe that Micah 6:8 is one of the clearest verses in the Bible concerning exactly what God expects of us. All we are required to do, depending on the translation you read, is to act justly, love mercy and humbly walk with God. It’s simple, right? However, I don’t believe this is actually a question […]
With steadfast devotion
The early church’s origins, detailed in Acts 11:19-30, tell the story of a community that embodied traits here called the “4 Ms.” The 4 Ms, multiethnic, multiplying, maturing and mutuality, describe a church body that is fully engaged in God’s mission. These traits make the church the church. This booklet explores this passage and investigates […]
Herramientas para la construcción de la paz
En este tercer recurso para líderes seguidores de Jesús, la Red Menonita de Misión junto con la FEINE enfoca en herramientas para la construcción de la paz. Los cuatro autores presentan bases teológicas y bíblicas para la paz y también dan herramientas prácticas para la resolución de conflictos. Jessica Buller es líder y facilitadora en […]
We are better together
Mennonite Mission Network approaches mission by joining churches, communities and organizations upon invitation. We only go where we are invited by the people in the local contexts and cultures. Through these invitations, we enter relationships with churches, communities and organizations around the world. We value these relationships, because they enrich us by sharing stories […]
Mission and Peace in Ethiopia
The articles in this issue are organized in two large sections. The first focuses on mission and peace efforts in the broader context of the Ethiopian nation, and the second focuses more specifically on Meserete Kristos Church (MKC) history and perspectives. The editors hope that this collection of essays and book reviews will contribute to […]
A people-driven purpose
I first connected with Mission Network when an employee, who is also a friend of my mom, invited me to consider applying for an open position. I was living and working in Costa Rica at the time, and after 6 1/2 years, I felt called to return to the U.S. So I applied and, after the […]
Women, 20 years of paving the way between dreams and hopes
The 32nd issue of Missio Dei, a publication of Mennonite Mission Network, describes 20 years of Movimiento de Mujeres Anabautistas Haciendo Teología desde América Latina (Movement of Anabaptist Women Doing Theology from Latin America — MTAL). Spanish and English versions of the booklet, Women, 20 years of paving the way between dreams and hopes, a collaboration between Mission Network […]
We are called to work together
At the end of October, 10 Mennonite Mission Network board members, seven Mission Network staff members, a Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) representative and several spouses, participated in a tour of Colombia, to learn about Mission Network’s key partner in Colombia, the Mennonite church known as Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de Colombia, also referred to as […]
Pathways to hope and healing
Paving a path to peace By Jane Morrow Currently, our world observes an "International Day of Peace" that encourages 24 hours of non-violence and a cease-fire on September 21 — one day every year. That’s just twenty-four hours.Jesus calls us to live out peace throughout our entire lives, not just one day here […]
Herramientas para la Plantación de Iglesias
En la primera parte de este manual, Julián Guamán hace una presentación del contexto histórico y actual de las misiones entre las distintas comunidades indígenas del Ecuador, con el fin de ayudar a situar el trabajo de plantación que nos toca llevar adelante ahora. En la segunda parte, Mauricio Chenlo, con la ayuda de otros […]
New Anabaptist Communities
Last summer I spent two weeks teaching at the Meserete Kristos Church’s seminary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. While in Ethiopia I learned of the denomination’s growth plans, which involve attracting thousands of new members and initiating many new congregations. I also visited what I was told was a “small” church with a few hundred attendees (among […]