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 […]
Service Adventure: A bold leap
Heather and Jason Potsander describe their experience with Service Adventure as risking an unknown, bold leap in life that came with a safety net and a built-in community. "We were well taken care of," Heather says. "It was simple living, but it wasn’t hard." Read more about how Service Adventure continues to shape the incredible […]
2023 year in review
Thank you for your prayers and support during this past year, and for the years to come.
Women, 20 years of paving the way between dreams and hopes
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 of paving the way between dreams and hopes, a collaboration between Mission Network […]
United in Christ
Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. But answer them in a gentle way with respect. Keep your conscience clear. Then people will see the good way you live as followers of Christ. – 1 Peter 3:15-16 We have hope because of the lived reality we […]
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 […]
We are called to work together
At the end of October, 10 Mennonite Mission Network board members, seven Mission Network staff members, a Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) representative and several spouses, participated in a tour of Colombia, to learn about Mission Network’s key partner in Colombia, the Mennonite church known as Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de Colombia, also referred to as […]
Pathways to hope and healing
Paving a path to peace By Jane Morrow Currently, our world observes an "International Day of Peace" that encourages 24 hours of non-violence and a cease-fire on September 21 — one day every year. That’s just twenty-four hours.Jesus calls us to live out peace throughout our entire lives, not just one day here […]
Teachers become students in India
North American visitors find churches growing, even where there is persecution. Teachers from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) and Mennonite Mission Network became students of Anabaptist faith in India in October. Members of a North American teaching team who facilitated a three-day workshop in Kolkata were inspired by Indian Mennonites and Brethren in Christ who […]
Here with purpose: Sara Gurulé
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 […]
An adoptee who invites others
This story first appeared in Anabaptist World. Mission Network leader Marisa Smucker knows what it means to be welcomed into the household of faith. Welcomed by childhood adoption into a loving family, Marisa Smucker now invites others into God’s global family. Her story of adoption began 50 years ago, when a Mennonite family welcomed her, […]