The Mennonite family can now add Hmong to the growing number of ethnic groups embracing Anabaptism in Asia.
The Mennonite family can now add Hmong to the growing number of ethnic groups embracing Anabaptism in Asia.
Koroush and his mother, Maryam — refugees from Iran now living in Spain — lost everything but believe they have what they need with Jesus. “I saw the Jesus miracles with my own eyes,” Koroush said.
None of Mennonite Mission Network’s five international personnel in or near Paris was hurt in the Nov. 13 terrorist bombings, although each has been affected by them. “It took a little while to confirm that our five workers in Paris were all safe, and I found them to be sad, concerned and prayerful,” said Tim Foley, MMN director for international ministries.
“But when it came to integrating those who had no church background, it was a complete culture clash,” McDade said.
The unchurched people didn’t know the songs. They didn’t like to sit through 30-minute sermons.
Nearly 40 mission practitioners gathered at Silverwood Mennonite Church to discuss best practices for partnerships.
The leaders accuse members of the local congregation of breaking their promise to abide by the conditions for the land’s use.
Village leaders rejected a proposal that would have enabled the Mennonites to comply with the spirit of the traditional customs while not compromising . . .
