The Mobilization Flywheel
The Mobilization Flywheel contains a powerful new framework which every Christian and church needs to implement in their lives and ministries. Larry Walkemeyer and Todd Wilson reveal the kind of church that will empower believers to become everyday missionaries where they live, work, and play. The authors describe how every believer can live a fully mobilized […]
Working together for the cause of Christ
Tucked away in the mountains of northern Thailand is a town called Pakouay. In that town is a small Mennonite church we worshiped with on a recent visit. The rural church, mainly comprised of farmers, is one of 23 in the Hmong District 20 church conference. The leadership, given by Thawee Saeya and Chanisara Saeya, […]
Sitting down while others stand up
Jane and Jerrell work half the year with indigenous church leaders in the Ecuadorian rain forest and half the year as mission workers and educators in the United States. It’s an unusual model and we asked what feedback they have heard. Here’s what Jerrell had to say: One bit of feedback that has been important […]
Sentarse y que otros se pongan de pie
Jane y Jerrell trabajan medio año con líderes de la iglesia en la selva tropical ecuatoriana y la otra mitad del año como obreros de la misión y educadores en los Estados Unidos. Es un modelo poco común, y les preguntamos por la devolución que reciben al respecto. Esto es lo que compartió Jerrell. Una […]
The mission of God and global partnerships
The theme for this issue, "The Mission of God and Global Partnerships," comes from the January 2018 consultation of the Council of International Anabaptist Ministries (CIM), held in Elkhart, Indiana, at the Mennonite Church USA offices and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. A day and a half of the consultation was given over to a plenary […]
Investing locally
Around the world, Mennonite Mission Network is committed to identify, invest in, and encourage leaders so that they become agents to discern and implement their church’s vision for ministry in their context. The approach we use has integrity and respects and empowers our partners. Our workers do not manage or lead ministry programs long-term. Instead, […]
Church safety
The epidemic of mass shootings in our country has the topic of safety on all our minds. How do we best keep schools, children and neighborhoods safe? And the horrific incident of a shooting at a church in Texas last year has many of us asking how do we keep our churches safe. That’s a […]
A question of safety
In this issue of DoveTales I’m glad to introduce a new effort designed to help you and your congregation as you wrestle with the question of safety. The epidemic of mass shootings in our country has the topic of safety on all of our minds. How do we best keep schools, children and neighborhoods safe? […]
God’s people in mission
This book has been possible thanks to the grace of God that has guided the writers to share gracefully their time, experience, knowledge, and wisdom for the benefit of God’s Kingdom and the communities of faith. We are offering this book as testimony of God’s grace, love, promises, and hope for us and the entire […]
Hero Maker
Everybody wants to be a hero, but few understand the power of being a hero maker. In Hero Maker you will learn how to bring real change to your church and community by developing the practical skills to help others reach their leadership potential. Drawing on five powerful practices found in the ministry of Jesus, Hero Maker presents the […]
Trouble I’ve Seen
What if racial reconciliation doesn’t look like what you expected? The high-profile killings of young black men and women by white police officers, and the protests and violence that ensued, have convinced many white Christians to reexamine their intuitions when it comes to race and justice. In this provocative book, theologian and blogger Drew G. […]
Episode 28: Leonard Dow part 2
Part 2 of our conversation with The Rev. Leonard Dow, a current stewardship development specialist with Everence and longtime pastor at Oxford Circle Mennonite Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leonard talks with Jason and Hannah about community development, pastoring, race and Mennonite identity.