God’s logic
Advent devotional Ver versión en español This Advent devotional comes from Devocionales 2022-2023, a book of devotionals produced by the Movimiento de Mujeres Anabautistas Haciendo Teología desde América Latina (MTAL — Movement of Anabaptist Women doing Theology from Latin America) The daily devotionals can also be found on Facebook. “For he took notice of his lowly […]
MVS: what about money?
It’s no secret – nobody joins Mennonite Voluntary Service for the money. 🤑 MVSers join to work toward a more peaceful and just world, all while engaging in community with their peers and a local congregation. Money on your mind? Student loan scholarships and loan deferments are available to all qualifying participants. Where will you grow next? Visit the MVS […]
A Congolese pastor overcomes fear of preaching in remote communities
Bercie Mundedi was one of the first three women ordained by the Mennonite Church of Congo, a Mission Network partner, in 2013 and thefirst Congolese woman to direct a Mennonite Church of Congo institution. She is part of the Africa Leadership Coaching Network, which brings seminars and workshops to underserved communities in Angola and the […]
Your support makes service opportunities happen!
Learn how Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS) participants join in intentional community with peers, serve with local nonprofits, and plug into the neighborhood and a local congregation. 2022-23 Tucson MVS unit participants Michaela Esau, Cade Fisher, Jessie Landis, and Andrea Troyer share how their MVS experience helped shape their perspectives on church, work, money and peacemaking. Your […]
Your support makes missional education happen!
Learn how Robin Gingerich, mission associate with Mennonite Mission Network, joins in the educational mission of LCC International University in Klaipèda, Lithuania! Gingerich is an instructor and administrator at LCC. She works with the BA English and the MA TESOL programs, joining in the university’s mission of providing Christ-centered education and fostering community among nearly […]
Your support makes worldwide partnerships happen!
Learn how Christy and Peter, workers with Mennonite Mission Network, join in partnership with their colleagues and community in N’Djamena, Chad, Africa! In this bonus interview, Peter Sensenig tells a story of his colleague’s journey of forgiveness. The Harrison Sensenig family serves with Mennonite Mission Network and Eastern Mennonite Missions in N’Djamena. There, Christy works at […]
Your support makes theological education happen!
Joel Beachy (pastor at East Union Mennonite Church in Kalona, Iowa) and Nathan Luitjens (executive conference minister with Central Plains Mennonite Conference) talk about their conference’s partnership with Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de Colombia and Mennonite Mission Network. Conversations and visits beginning in 1990 led to Mission Network forming a partnership for work in Ecuador and Venezuela together with Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de […]
Your support makes peacemaking happen!
Day of giving: April 16Donate now! Oscar Siwali is the founder and director of SADRA Conflict Transformation (South African Development and Reconstruction Agency), an organization dedicated to building a society that embraces peaceful methods of conflict resolution and building partnership. SADRA provides training for students and communities in peer mediation, as peacekeepers during riots and works to diminish xenophobia. The […]
Here with purpose: Andi Santoso
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. Through this Q&A series, Mission Network asks staff […]
MVS = instant community!
Finding where you belong is hard work! When you join Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS), you join an instant community through sharing a unit house with peers and the support of a host church that encourages, challenges, and gives tips on the best local eats. 💡 Where will you grow next? Visit the MVS webpage to learn more. Apply by […]
Here with purpose: Naomi Leary
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 […]
Explore your world through MVS!
Sometimes Mennonite Voluntary Service unit life is managing a house together. 🏠 Other times, it’s a two-day hike up the fourth highest peak in Colorado. 🏔 No matter the situation, it’s all about: Forging community. Opening yourself to new ways of seeing the world. Restoring brokenness. Visit the MVS webpage to learn more. Apply by January 31… before […]