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The Mission Commission facilitates the Global Mission Fellowship (GMF), a global fellowship of dialogue, support and connection for Anabaptist-related churches and mission groups. There are 60 member organizations operating out of 34 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GMF gathers every three years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"GMF<\/figure>\n\n\n
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Upcoming & Previous Network webinars<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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GMF Member List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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GMF Vision and Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • GMF envisions Anabaptist mission organizations achieving greater impact in fulfilling God’s mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • GMF catalyzes\/strengthens missional impact through member networking, collective learning initiatives, mutual accountability, and collaborative partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Promote stronger collaboration among members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Foster awareness and understanding of global Anabaptist mission efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Share best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Offer opportunities for training, growth and development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Enhance members’ capacities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Encourage reflection on being an Anabaptist agency or group in intercultural mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Honour and appreciate contributions from Anabaptist mission agencies and groups of all sizes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Members of the GMF Steering Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Nelson Okanya<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lorri Bentch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Carlos Daniel Soto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sangita Tigga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Gomes De Miranda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Noelia Fox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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