Kebede Bekere is an ordained minister and teacher in Ethiopia.

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 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

Ben Tapper is the host of the Invisible Truths podcast and the co-founder of the Kindred Collective which is an organization designed to address racial equity through consulting and healing dialogue programs. He has a bachelor of arts in political science from Manchester University, a master of public affairs from Indiana University and a master of divinity from Christian Theological Seminary.

Jennie Wintermote splits her day-time hours between the Western District Conference Resource Library in North Newton, Kansas and Anabaptist World. In her evening hours she loves caring for her family and supporting women impacted by betrayal trauma. She is a member of First Mennonite Church in Newton, Kansas.