In the past few weeks, many people across the global Anabaptist family have followed the news that the Meserete Kristos Church (MKC) will no longer host the 2028 global assembly of Mennonite World Conference (MWC), and the Meserete Kristos Seminary (MKS) has ended its formal partnership with Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). The decision has stirred deep emotions, sparked debate and raised questions about partnership, doctrine, and the nature of unity in the global church.
Henok T. Mekonin
Henok T. Mekonin, MATPS 2021 AMBS, currently works at AMBS as a Global Leadership Collaborative Specialist. Mekonin's ministry is jointly supported by Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Mennonite Mission Network. He provides leadership for a partnership with Meserete Kristos Seminary. He is originally from Ethiopia and currently lives with his wife, Misgana, and their two daughters in Goshen, IN.
Meserete Kristos Seminary, the higher theological education arm of Meserete Kristos Church, celebrated graduation on May 17, 2025.