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Network spreads ‘healthy infection’ in Venezuela

An ecumenical group of church leaders in Venezuela — led by a Mennonite, Erwin Mirabal — describes its educational mission with a metaphor of the gospel of Jesus as a healthy infection.

They say they are “infecting the churches of Venezuela with a sana doctrina (healthy doctrine).”

Holly Blosser Yoder, Central Plains Mennonite Conference | Mennonite Mission Network

March 16, 2015

Farming volunteer program joins Quakers, Mennonites

Peace Farm, a new voluntary service program born out of a collaborative effort between Quakers and Mennonites in Bally, Pa., is preparing for its inaugural

Janie Beck Kreider, Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Mission Network | Goshen College

March 13, 2015

Translation project completes Scripture for Qom

In Fortín Lavalle, Argentina, 200 people celebrated the arrival of the first complete Bibles in the Qom language Dec. 13.

Qom is the original name of the Chaco’s Toba indigenous people — a name they are reclaiming.

Sara Alvarez Waugh | Mennonite Mission Network

March 2, 2015

Race, power and diversity

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Understanding how power works in Mennonite institutions was the theme of “Hope for the Future IV” Jan. 23-24 at Iglesia Menonita Arca de Salvación.

The event gathers people of color in leadership positions to address racism and help the church embrace diversity.

More than 100 attendees made this . . .

Wil LaVeist, Mennonite Mission Network, Mennonite Church USA | Mennonite Education Agency

February 16, 2015

South Korean events showcase student peace movies

Lessons of peace were highlighted through short films and workshops at two parallel events co-hosted by the Korea Peacebuilding Institute. KOPI, which is supported by

Wil LaVeist | Mennonite Mission Network

February 2, 2015

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