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In Benin, economic empowerment born out of tragedy

COTONOU, Benin — It took the death of a child to create a community bank that brings more abundant life to many people in Benin.

Lynda Hollinger-Janzen | Mennonite Mission Network

January 19, 2015

Opinion: For children of God on the edge, a space to celebrate

QUITO, Ecuador — In my work with refugees, I’ve realized that sometimes simply creating spaces for people is a powerful way to change the human

David Shenk

January 5, 2015

Benin school celebrates 30 years

Benin Bible Institute, which Mennonites played a role in starting, recently celebrated 30 years of equipping more than 1,000 church leaders in 70 denominations. The

Lynda Hollinger-Janzen, Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission | Mennonite Mission Network

December 22, 2014

Units that will close served many communities

For 70 years, Mennonite Voluntary Service has provided ways for young adults to live out their faith. The following historical tributes are words of gratitude

Kelsey Hochstetler | Mennonite Mission Network

December 22, 2014

Sunday school materials connect vets, peace churches

Developers of a new Sunday school curriculum say it goes down a seldom-walked path — where pacifists accompany veterans toward peace.

“Returning Veterans, Returning Hope: Seeking Peace Together” was created by Mennonite Central Committee and the Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Mission Network.

Released on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, the free six-week course focuses on biblical reflections and insights about trauma . . .

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

December 15, 2014

MVS to close almost half its units

Due to a declining number of participants, Mennonite Voluntary Service is closing about half of its units.

Starting in August, MVS will offer 11 community service options. To provide more meaningful service experiences in larger households, 10 units will close.

Kelsey Hochstetler

December 8, 2014

Burkina Faso thankful as peace returns

Mennonite leaders in Burkina Faso are thanking God that peace returned quickly after violence led the West African nation’s president to resign.

On Oct. 30, protestors marched on the presidential palace and burned the parliament building. Their display of outrage blocked a vote to amend the constitution that would have allowed President Blaise Compaoré to extend his 27-year term of office.

Lynda Hollinger-Janzen | Mennonite Mission Network

December 8, 2014

Taiwanese mark 60 years

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Fellowship of Mennonite Churches in Taiwan celebrated its 60th anniversary Oct. 25-26, honoring its beginning with Mennonite mission workers, rejoicing for

Mennonite Mission Network

November 24, 2014

Ebola challenges school in West Africa

DALTON, Ohio — Despite the Liberian government closing schools in an attempt to arrest the spread of the Ebola virus, teachers at the Bridge of

Matt Lehman | Mennonite Mission Network

November 10, 2014

Caring for workers

I commend Harvey Yoder for “What Would Jesus Earn?” When pastors in our country are paid $80,000 and up, shouldn’t we pay our missionaries and service

Rachel Stella

October 27, 2014