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
Congo – 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 – support church leaders with Bible conferences, women’s theology groups and theological education.
- Change agents from Palestine and South Africa seek to disrupt systemic violence
- Peer mediators gain self-esteem while working for community peace
Tanzania – mission workers like Christy Harrison and Peter Sensenig in Zanzibar focus on building relationships between Muslims and Christians to foster peace.
- Midwives in Chad work to make birth safer for mothers and babies
- Shia Muslims pray for Christ to revive humanity
West Africa – programs include theological training, seminars, and scholarships for the Église Evangélique Mennonite du Burkina Faso (Evangelical Mennonite Church of Burkina Faso).
