{"id":119907,"date":"2025-10-29T18:06:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/?p=119907"},"modified":"2026-01-08T22:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T22:49:38","slug":"deep-spiritual-transformation-yamen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/en\/stories\/deep-spiritual-transformation-yamen\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep, spiritual transformation\u00a0on YAMEN year\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cI have always&nbsp;desired&nbsp;to see and understand the world beyond my immediate environment, to learn from diverse communities. When I learned about YAMEN\u2019s&nbsp;vision for young people of global learning and service, I saw it as a platform that will expose,&nbsp;shape&nbsp;and equip me for the betterment of myself, the&nbsp;church&nbsp;and my community,\u201d says Moses&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;Jumbo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moses Jumbo,&nbsp;a member&nbsp;from&nbsp;Mennonite Church,&nbsp;Inen&nbsp;district,&nbsp;Nigeria,&nbsp;served as partnership and reporting assistant for&nbsp;MCC&nbsp;Chad through the YAMEN program from August 2024 to July 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/es\/network\/yamen-es\/\">Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network (YAMEN)<\/a> program is a joint program between Mennonite World Conference&nbsp;(MWC)&nbsp;and Mennonite Central Committee&nbsp;(MCC). It places emphasis on expanding the fellowship between churches in the Anabaptist tradition and developing young leaders around the globe. Participants spend one year in a cross-cultural assignment starting in August and ending the following July.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring my YAMEN year, I experienced deep spiritual transformation. In the past, I lived by certain societal patterns that I thought was normal, but through my connection at the worship centre, regular devotions and conversations with the Country Representatives, my mindset got lightened,\u201d says Moses Jumbo. \u201cNow, serving in the church, I share this transformation about the need for a renewed mind, even among my friends.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was deeply excited to learn about Project Management, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) through his placement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI learned how to plan,&nbsp;manage&nbsp;and evaluate real projects and make a difference. This is more than a skill to me, it becomes a&nbsp;calling&nbsp;and I love it,\u201d he says. \u201cEach time I visited the field with the team, I saw the importance of listening to other people\u2019s perspectives and valuing their contributions. Through this,&nbsp;I learned that building peace is not narrowed to resolving conflict but also&nbsp;is a lifestyle of understanding the next person.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At home in Nigeria, \u201cI\u2019m working on a Peace Initiative Project to establish Peace Clubs in my community to educate and sensitize young people on the need to shun cultism and violence and to embrace peace, unity and understanding.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He dreams of a network in secondary schools across Akwa Ibom State. \u201cThis vision was birthed when I realized that many of the negative&nbsp;behaviours&nbsp;among the youths in the community can be traced&nbsp;to some degree of&nbsp;ignorance. Through this club, I hope to provide awareness and positive alternatives.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cServing with MCC in Chad has touched my senses and filled me with love and purpose to continue with the program for years, if that was possible,\u201d says Moses Jumbo.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240828-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0039.jpg\" alt=\"Moses Jumbo with MCC program coordinator Jonathan Nguerassem and fellow YAMENer Beatrice Uwase from Rwanda at work at the MCC office in Chad where he served as the partnership and reporting assistant.\" class=\"wp-image-119865 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240828-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0039.jpg 936w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240828-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0039-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240828-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0039-768x354.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 936px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 936\/432;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub>Moses Jumbo with MCC program coordinator Jonathan Nguerassem and fellow YAMENer Beatrice Uwase from Rwanda at work at the MCC office in Chad where he served as the partnership and reporting assistant.<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250303-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0008-1024x451.jpg\" alt=\"Moses Jumbo during a field visit, meeting with a partner organization of MCC Chad.\" class=\"wp-image-119879 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250303-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0008-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250303-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0008-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250303-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0008-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250303-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0008.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/451;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub>Moses Jumbo during a field visit, meeting with a partner organization of MCC Chad.<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250705-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0000.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Nguerassem (MCC program coordinator) awards Moses Jumbo a certificate from the Evangelical Association for Peace and Justice, Chad, for a successful service year and partnership.\" class=\"wp-image-119893 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250705-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0000.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250705-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250705-MosesJumbo-YAMEN-WA0000-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1020px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1020\/765;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub>Jonathan Nguerassem (MCC program coordinator) awards Moses Jumbo a certificate from the Evangelical Association for Peace and Justice, Chad, for a successful service year and partnership.<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom the moment I arrived at the airport, I saw love from the team. Their warm reception makes me feel at home&nbsp;immediately. I continued to see that love every day in how they value my opinions, encouraged me and are always ready to support me.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe team are always open to my ideas, often saying \u2018<em>Moses, if you need any assistance, please ask us.<\/em>\u2019 These words built my confidence and strengthened our relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI felt the warmth of friendship daily among the team;&nbsp;this was genuine and gave me a lasting sense of belonging.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLiving and serving with people from&nbsp;different cultures&nbsp;has taught me to see Christ in others and to extend his love beyond boundaries.&nbsp;Through YAMEN, I have discovered that following Jesus means becoming a channel of hope to someone close to me, my community and wherever I go.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt first, it&nbsp;wasn\u2019t&nbsp;easy being in&nbsp;a new environment, hearing a language I&nbsp;didn\u2019t&nbsp;understand and worshipping with people whose doctrine were different from what I used to. But through time, I began to see unity through my learning to adapt, love,&nbsp;respect&nbsp;and value another despite our differences,\u201d he says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor me, \u201cthe courage to&nbsp;love\u201d became real during my YAMEN experience in Chad. Coming from Nigeria and&nbsp;making a decision&nbsp;to serve in Chad was birthed by courage. Living in a new country, language and environment&nbsp;wasn\u2019t&nbsp;easy at the start, but I learned that love goes beyond comfort or familiarity. I began to express my love through my service to the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShortly after returning, I organized a three-week skills acquisition program at my church offering free training for young people in barbing, decoration, hair weaving, graphic&nbsp;designing&nbsp;and baking. This initiative&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;inspired by the passion for community service from YAMEN \u2013 is already bearing fruits.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Moses Jumbo serves as a volunteer teacher at the Mennonite Star Schools, Nigeria, where he uses the&nbsp;language&nbsp;skills&nbsp;he honed through immersion in Chad to teach French and computer studies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt gives me joy to see the eagerness and excitement of the pupils to learn these subjects with practical demonstration. Through this teaching, I continue to share my experience, build&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;and nurture a peaceful and purposeful generation,\u201d&nbsp;says Moses Jumbo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-soft-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network (YAMEN) program is a joint program between Mennonite World Conference and Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). 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