Mission Network creates series to infuse hope during harrowing times
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) – Jason Boone, coordinating minister for Mennonite Mission Network’s Peace and Justice Support Network (PJSN), woke up Mar. 17 with the COVID-19 pandemic heavy on his heart. He sensed a call for Mission Network to provide a new ministry of hope during harrowing times that could connect people of faith […]
Mennonite Mission Network shifts how it does ministry in response to COVID-19 pandemic
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — In a spirit of care for personnel and their families, Mennonite Mission Network is committed to not expose personnel to undue risks whether international workers, domestic staff, or volunteers. As a result, the mission agency leaders have implemented new policies regarding how the organization conducts its ministry at home […]
Sharing hope amidst COVID-19
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — Mennonite Mission Network personnel and partners are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with God’s love through creative resiliency and resolve. Here are some perspectives from agency workers and partners around the world. AFRICA On Mar. 19, the WHO reported more than 600 cases in 34 African countries. Although, so far, […]
Alumni Voices – Jenna Baldwin
Jenna Baldwin served as a Service Adventure participant with the 2018-2019 Colorado Springs, Colorado unit. For her alumni story, Jenna described what her greatest challenge was during her time of service, how music influenced her over her service term, what advice she would tell her past self, and more! Recorded at the Mennonite Mission Network […]
Alumni Voices – Maria Martin
Maria Martin served as a Service Adventure participant with the 2009-2010 Albany, Oregon unit. For her alumni story, Maria described a story that stayed with her from her service experience. Recorded at the Mennonite Mission Network Alumni Stories Recording Booth at the 2019 MCUSA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Alumni Voices – Todd Gusler
Todd Gusler served as a Service Adventure unit leader with the Raleigh, North Carolina unit from 2010-2013. For his alumni story, Todd described how his years of service were different than what he expected, a story about music from his service experience, and the experience that most influenced him from his time of service. Recorded […]
Alumni Voices – Barbara Ewy
Barbara Ewy served as a Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS) participant in Albany, Oregon from 1980-1984. For her alumni story, she discussed what she learned about herself from her service experience, a story that has stayed with her from service, a time she was brave, and more! Recorded at the Mennonite Mission Network Alumni Stories Recording […]
Alumni Voices – Gordon Miller
Gordon Miller served as a Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS) participant in Alamosa, Colorado from 2010-2013. For his alumni story, he discussed what he learned from his service experience. Recorded at the Mennonite Mission Network Alumni Stories Recording Booth at the 2019 MCUSA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Alumni Voices – Joshua Schlabach and Karina Kreider
Joshua Schlabach and Karina Kreider served as MVS participants in Tucson, Arizona from 2014-2016. They discussed what they discovered about themselves during their service experience. Recorded at the Mennonite Mission Network Alumni Stories Recording Booth at the 2019 MCUSA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Alumni Voices – Naomi Tice
Naomi Tice served as an MVS participant in Boulder, Colorado from 2010-2011. For her alumni story, she discussed what she would say to herself during her service term, what brought her the most joy during her service term, and which event sill teaches her lessons today. Recorded at the Mennonite Mission Network Alumni Stories Recording […]
Spotlight and backstage: the drama of Youth Venture
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — Teenagers are in the spotlight when they share life-changing experiences while serving in Mennonite Mission Network’s Youth Venture program. Before the trip begins, however, it is their parents — and other shoulder-tappers such as youth sponsors, teachers and friends — who are backstage, giving the youth a last loving […]
MVS gears up for annual local leaders’ gathering
UPDATE: To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 the MVS local leaders’ gathering will now be held virtually instead of in person as previously stated. ELKHART, Indiana (Mennonite Mission Network) – Mennonite Voluntary Service staff and local unit leaders plan to gather Mar. 27-28 for the annual local leaders’ gathering in Elkhart, Indiana. This opportunity […]