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YAMEN ambassador of peace amid violence
Posted: oktober 4, 2018 | Categorie: News
Damaris Guaza Sandoval says her year of service in La Ceiba, Honduras, was about equipping young people to be God’s ambassadors of peace where violence is common. The 26-year-old from Cali, Colombia, worked as a social worker with Proyecto Paz y... Lees meer
GAPN creates space for relationship
Posted: oktober 3, 2018 | Categorie: News
Coffee breaks at the triennial Mennonite World Conference (MWC) General Council, Commissions and networks meetings in Kenya April 2018, allowed Colombia peacebuilder and human rights lawyer Ricardo Esquivia to share with an old friend his desire for... Lees meer
Learning global Anabaptist faith through MWC’s Shared Convictions
Posted: oktober 3, 2018 | Categorie: News
A quiz on global Christianity and Anabaptism (including MWC statistics) prepared participants from Nihon Menonaito Kirisuto Kyokai Kyogikai (Japan Mennonite Christian Church Conference) for a discussion of the Shared Convictions of Global... Lees meer
Joy in the Spirit
Posted: september 20, 2018 | Categorie: News
Songs, testimonies and biblical reflection celebrate the Holy Spirit at Renewal 2027 As a local band played “You are the most high God,” international guests from the global Anabaptist family swayed and sang at this year’s Renewal 2027 “The Holy... Lees meer
A supportive space: General Council fosters relationships
Posted: september 19, 2018 | Categorie: News
“Stand up if you are weary, worn down by the cares of ministry.” From Portuguese-speaking countries on either side of the ocean, a Brazilian pastor crossed to embrace an Angolan pastor who stood in response to the Deacons Commission’s calls to... Lees meer
How it works: Emergency food distribution
Posted: september 18, 2018 | Categorie: News
In many parts of the area near Kibwezi, Kenya, I see corn that has dried up. Driving around, it’s hard to find any corn that people will be able to harvest this season. In February 2018, MCC’s partner Utooni Development Organization (UDO), which I... Lees meer
South Korea recognizes rights of conscientious objectors
Posted: augustus 6, 2018 | Categorie: News
The Constitutional Court of Korea brought an end to 70 years of imprisoning conscientious objectors (COs) when it ruled 28 June 2018 that it is unconstitutional for South Korea not to offer alternative service options for COs. An alternative does... Lees meer
Young people key to resilient church
Posted: juli 24, 2018 | Categorie: News
A greeting from the Vietnam Mennonite Church to the world. Throughout its history, the people of the Vietnam Mennonite Church (VMC) have never failed to demonstrate their resilience and their commitment to live out the peaceful way of Christ. First... Lees meer
Transmission of love and peace at European Mennonite gathering
Posted: juli 21, 2018 | Categorie: News
“We can’t keep our story. We must share.” That’s the message Danang Kristiawan brought home after attending MERK, the European Mennonite Conference (EMC, CME 2018) 10–13 May, 2018. The gathering of European Mennonites that occurs every six years was... Lees meer
MWC financial update
Posted: juni 20, 2018 | Categorie: News
Bogotá, Colombia – We are grateful for the steady flow of contributions in support of Mennonite World Conference, whether from our national member churches, local congregations, or individuals. We are somewhat surprised that giving is slower this... Lees meer
The Holy Spirit transforming us
Posted: juni 20, 2018 | Categorie: News
Bogotá, Colombia – Throughout the history of the Christian church, followers of Jesus have been transformed and renewed by the living presence of the Holy Spirit. We persevere with hope in the face of overwhelming challenges. Today, the churches in... Lees meer
MWC Deacons communicate the church’s care
Posted: juni 7, 2018 | Categorie: News
“The Lord’s work is one of great responsibility and being careful with the blessings that come,” says a church leader from a flooded region in Peru. With 11 churches a region affected by extreme rains and flooding, the Conferencia Peruana Hermanos... Lees meer
A Spirited gathering: MWC’s General Council meets in Kenya
Posted: juni 7, 2018 | Categorie: News
“It is my wish that [during our gathering], we meet with God in the fullness of his Spirit, in the communion of his people, and the gift of unity in the midst of the theological and cultural diversity of our global church,” says general secretary... Lees meer
Benni & Rianna: a GYS love story
Posted: juni 7, 2018 | Categorie: News
Christian parents have long encouraged their sons and daughters to find a life partner at church activities. They have also encouraged their young adults to meet the global church through international experiences. Sometimes those situations overlap... Lees meer
YABs Fellowship Week 2018
Posted: mei 24, 2018 | Categorie: News
This year, we will celebrate our third annual YABs Fellowship Week June 17–24, 2018. The theme is “Called to be Free,” centred on Galatians 5:13–15. We encourage each everyone to choose and adapt these materials in a way that will be useful to your... Lees meer
New MWC network to encourage, support and connect peacebuilders
Posted: april 30, 2018 | Categorie: News
Around the world, Mennonite World Conference (MWC) member churches act out the belief that the Spirit of Jesus empowers us to…become peacemakers who renounce violence, love our enemies, seek justice and share our possessions with those in need (MWC... Lees meer
MWC resources churches: General Council, book
Posted: april 23, 2018 | Categorie: News
Mennonite World Conference weaves a web of connections within the Anabaptist Mennonite family around the world through website, emails, social media, publishing and relations with other organizations. Here are some new connecting points. Regional... Lees meer
Mennonites speak against nationalism
Posted: april 11, 2018 | Categorie: News
“Nationalism is on the rise in many parts of the world,” says Juerg Braeker, general secretary of Konferenz der Mennoniten der Schweiz/Conférence mennonite suisse (the Swiss Mennonite church). “Mennonites, because of their view of the relationship... Lees meer
Nepal church celebrates growth
Posted: april 2, 2018 | Categorie: News
In 2000, the Brethren in Christ (BIC) church board of Nepal sent Bhagan Chaunde to Surunga, Jhapa, Nepal, to plant churches. The passionate evangelist shared the gospel and planted a church. Starting with one new believer, Surunga Church has grown... Lees meer
Representatives and resources
Posted: maart 2, 2018 | Categorie: News
Bogotá, Colombia – Mennonite World Conference weaves a web of connections within the Anabaptist Mennonite family around the world through website, emails, social media, publishing and relations with other organizations. Here are some new connecting... Lees meer
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