Centennial festivities began in Argentina in 2017 to celebrate the arrival of the first Mennonite missionaries sent to Latin America. They were sent by Mennonite Board of Missions (MBM) — a predecessor agency of today’s Mennonite Mission Network. Two years later, in 2019, Iglesia Evangélica Menonita Argentina (IEMA, Argentina Mennonite Church) commemorated the centennial anniversary of its first baptisms, which marked the beginning of the church. While expressing gratitude for their mission history in each of these events, IEMA focused on their current mission strategy, which includes regional mission programs and partnerships, and challenged the churches to move into their next century with energy and commitment.
This booklet shares mission strategies and stories from some of the current Argentine missionaries and raises important questions for any faith community interested in actively participating in God’s mission. Readers should consider studying and discussing this booklet in small groups, Bible study circles and congregational Sunday school settings.