Partners celebrate anniversaries in Ecuador before border shuts down
IOWA CITY, IOWA (Mennonite Mission Network) — On Mar. 6, just 10 days before Ecuador closed its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, mission partners from Ecuador, Colombia and North America gathered in Quito to celebrate two anniversaries marking milestones in Mennonite ministry in Ecuador. One anniversary marked 30 years of Mennonite Mission Network’s presence […]
A Luke 4:18 Journey: José Manuel Guamán shares a testimony of transformation
Editor’s Note: José Manuel Guamán, president of Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de Ecuador (ICME), shared the story of his faith journey during Ecuador Partnership meetings Mar. 6. Thirty years ago, indigenous Christians invited Mennonites to begin partnership in Ecuador. In 1990, when Guamán had been president of FEINE, a nationwide indigenous organization, Mennonite Mission Network (a predecessor […]
Hope Series expands community building in isolating times
ELKHART, Indiana (Mennonite Mission Network) — To further reduce the spread of isolation caused by physical distancing, Mennonite Mission Network is expanding its Hope Series to launch two new programs in mid-April. One of those programs, called Hope Communities, begins Apr. 13. It consists of three virtual gathering spaces that will help participants focus together […]
Making faith sense amidst the pandemic, a resource for youth groups
We are all in an unusual situation with the current pandemic, and this is a critical time for youth leaders to be especially attentive to how youth are processing these events and interpreting them through the lens of their faith. With this mind, I’m hoping to be a helpful resource to you all! Here and in […]
In times of pain, Mennonite Mission Network offers practical help and hope
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — To provide practical help and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mennonite Mission Network is sharing fiscal, pastoral and communication resources with its domestic and global partners, constituents, staff members, and the wider church. Emergency aid to partners, a live-streaming Hope Series, outreach to supporters, and collaboration with Mennonite Church […]
Live-streaming Bible studies bring silver lining to pandemic’s dark cloud
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) Theologian Joe Sawatzky, Church Relations representative for Mennonite Mission Network, had been deliberating about whether to share some of his Bible studies online. The dark cloud of COVID-19 gave him an answer. The pandemic inspired Sawatzky and his Church Relations colleagues to provide a silver lining in the crisis through a live-streaming […]
Christian Service programs calm waves of COVID-19 crisis through short-term shifts
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — As COVID-19 creates waves of crisis, directors of Mennonite Mission Network’s Christian Service programs are seeking to calm the waters by making short-term shifts. Directors of Mission Network’s five Christian Service programs are making these changes now in hopes of renewing a full roster of opportunities for volunteers in […]
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.