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The divine ability to imagine abundance
It is my privilege to serve in a role with MWC that involves inviting people to invest in the global church in partnership with MWC. As I seek to serve well, I read about generosity. I’d like to pass on some of the inspiration I have derived from my recent reading. “Never take away the…
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Spend some, save some, give some
Giving is a way of life, rooted in faith, family and a deep commitment tothe global family For Ruth and Timothy Stoltzfus Jost, generosity has never been simply an act of giving – it has been a way of life, rooted in faith, family and a deep commitment to the global family. Both Ruth and…
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Stir the hearts of nations and neighbours
The president of Mennonite World Conference sent out a pastoral call for prayer some months ago, first for Venezuela after violent intervention in their governance by the USA, then for Cuba which is suffering food and fuel shortages due to a USA fuel blockade.
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A time for collective discernment
All four MWC Commissions met at Mennorode, Elspeet, Netherlands, 12–14 May 2026 prior to CMERK.*
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New leaders, new gifts for the global church
Mennonite World Conference has appointed new staff to succeed leaders who are moving on to other roles or retiring. “Each leader who serves MWC has gifts to bless our global communion,” says César García, MWC general secretary. “I am pleased to announce some new leaders on the MWC staff team. I also thank Jeanette and Ron for the gifts they have shared in these roles before.” Commissions Nelson Okanya has been…
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Urgent prayer for Venezuela
We call on your prayers and actions of solidarity with our members in Venezuela.
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A posture of solidarity
We often hear this biblical passage as a call to service, and that is one way to understand it. Indeed, Jesus does encourage his disciples to seek the role of a servant, humbling themselves through the act of foot washing.
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A pastoral letter to Anabaptists in DR Congo
At this time, we call on our global communion to pray with our siblings in DR Congo and beyond amid an Ebola outbreak.
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Let’s pray for the nations!
Did you know we have member churches in 61 countries? Do you want to know the triumphs and challenges faced by each of these countries, and how to pray for each one of them? Now you can, with MWC prayer cards. “Prayer is a tangible way we can be in solidarity with our global family…
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From a small Mennonite village to a global family of faith
“Anabaptists are very diverse in wonderful ways (languages, cultures, unique strengths to contribute to the larger family of Anabaptism). But the diversity of conviction on some very major issues (theology, ethics, mission) creates significant challenges,” says Tim Geddert. As chair of the Faith & Life Commission (2025-2031), Tim Geddert leads the team’s effort in navigating…
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After floods, carrying burdens together
After a period of drought, heavy rains fell in southern Africa with disastrous impact. MWC member churches in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe have been affected.
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Solidarity through learning
“These are global issues we share together!” said several participants in webinars by the Networks of Mennonite World Conference. The two education networks (GAHEN* & GAPSEN*) and GASN* held online workshops the first quarter of the year to resource their members. *Global Anabaptist Higher Education Network (GAHEN) *Global Anabaptist Primary/Secondary Education Network (GAPSEN) *Global Anabaptist…
