Africa is home to the largest Anabaptist population in the world. Mission Network has engaged in holistic mission work in Africa for over a century, focusing on biblical and theological education, healthcare, community development and peacebuilding; supporting workers and partners across 11 countries. Our efforts emphasize collaboration, mutuality and reconciliation, working alongside local partners to address spiritual and material needs through two-way mission.
Examples of our work
Botswana – We first engaged in Botswana in the 1970s through a partnership with the Botswana Christian Council and local churches, focusing primarily on holistic community development, peacebuilding, and leadership training rather than traditional proselytizing. Current support focuses on peace education within youth programs by two partners.
Congo – We collaborate with Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM) to support Congolese churches through leadership training, women’s literacy programs, and humanitarian aid.
- A Congolese pastor overcomes fear of preaching in remote communities
- Mennonite women in Congo spread the gospel through literacy
South Africa – We support church leaders with Bible conferences, women’s theology groups, theological education and conflict resolution.
- Change agents from Palestine and South Africa seek to disrupt systemic violence
- Peer mediators gain self-esteem while working for community peace
Uganda – The Mennonite Church in Uganda receives institutional support for its work in 31 congregations in Uganda, two in South Sudan and the Lamb’s Christian School.
West Africa – Our efforts include theological training and scholarships for the Église Evangélique Mennonite du Burkina Faso (Evangelical Mennonite Church of Burkina Faso), Ghana Mennonite Church and institutional support for the Nigeria Mennonite Church bible school for the Good News Theological Seminary in Ghana.
