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 […]
Privilege shapes our response to the migrant crisis
Joseph Givens and his family accompany volunteers at the Maria Skobtsova House in Calais, France. Their ministry includes offering temporary shelter to people fleeing oppressive regimes in Africa and the Middle East, as they travel to the United Kingdom to seek refuge. I feel like no matter what I say, I can’t change anything. I can’t […]
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 […]
Movement of Anabaptist Women Doing Theology from Latin America commemorates 20 years of ministry with publication
Versión en español ELKHART, IN (Mennonite Mission Network) — 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 […]
Resilience helps mission worker navigate detours
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.” — Proverbs 4:25 (NIV) When Naomi Tice went to Australia to serve with Mennonite Mission Network in January 2020, the land was parched by drought and ablaze with forest fires. After serving at the Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ) for a […]
Be the Gospel
Mennonite Mission Network highlights grow out of 150 years of Anabaptist mission that seeks to present Jesus’ message in ways that it can be heard as good news. Mission Network embraces the reality of two-way mission, an understanding that one culture does not hold the whole truth to living in a way that is pleasing […]
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 […]
Here with purpose: Michael Oyer
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 […]