Five Things

Read up on what’s interesting this week. Our 5 things columnists offer their perspectives on current events, what’s inspiring them, and what is worth paying attention to right now.

Teguh Karyanto

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Teguh Karyanto is a pastor at Javanese Mennonite Church (GITJ) Pesantenan Pati, lecturer of Wiyata Wacana Seminary Indonesia, secretary of GITJ Synod, member of Global Anabaptist Higher Education Network (GAHEN) and specialist of Mission Commission under Mennonite World Conference (MWC).

Danang Kristiawan

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Danang Kristiawan serves as a pastor at the Javanese Mennonite Church (GITJ) in Jepara, Indonesia, and teaches at Wiyata Wacana Seminary in Pati. He is also active in interfaith activities and engaged in nature-related issues.

Kebede Bekere

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Kebede Bekere is an ordained minister and teacher in Ethiopia.

Andrea De Avila

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Andrea De Avila is an ordained minister with a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Canadian Mennonite University. Originally from Tamaulipas, Mexico, she spends her time in Canada, the USA and her native land.

Alisha and Josh Garber

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Alisha and Josh Garber are preparing to begin a new chapter of mission in Glasgow, Scotland, through Communitas International. After about a decade of service in Lithuania and Spain, the Garbers are emerging from a season of desert wandering and discernment in Phoenix, where they have been active in youth work, pastoral ministry, and digital storytelling. They attend Trinity Mennonite Church in Glendale, Arizona, with their son Asher. Follow their journey: worthwhileadventures.org

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