Stories

執事,天父家裡的僕人。

如同一顆心臟有四個心房,世界大會的四個委員會在執事、信仰與生活、和平、與宣教四個領域,服事全球重洗派相關的眾教會。四個委員會為總議會提供諮詢、預備材料來協助會員教會、並裝備世界大會所屬各網絡或團契,為了共同的利益而一同事奉。以下是委員會從他們所著重的領域分享的信息。 當你問自己,身為執事的任務是什麼時,你的目光會聚焦何處?縱使經文內並無提到”執事”與”僕人”一詞,但此時大部分的人心中依舊浮現使徒行傳六章1-6節的經文。在這當中那些有需要的人得到餵養,教會成長的同時,需求也同時加增。... 閱讀全文

儘管受到迫害,苗族依舊委身於耶穌

龐恰,是泰國一間名為桑堡的苗族教會牧師,這間教會坐落於荒蕪的田野邊,而教會的主席在山區擁有民宿,租給度假的旅客。 然而2016年的夏天,政府軍包圍了會館,並表示持有人並未擁有資產所有權,於是拆除了此建築,造成他美金16.6萬的損失。牧師相信這毀壞是來自偏見與迫害,也提到苗族是雙重少數族群:身處泰國的華人後裔、身處佛教文化的基督徒。 龐恰牧師的教會以及其他來自苗族的會友,都委身於耶穌和平與赦免的訓誨,他們組成了泰國基督教會苗族第七區會。門諾會執行委員會也歡迎他們2017年二月成為我們的一員... 閱讀全文

上帝的教會與其和平使命

如同一顆心臟有四個心房,世界大會的四個委員會在執事、信仰與生活、和平、與宣教四個領域,服事全球重洗派相關的眾教會。四個委員會為總議會提供諮詢、預備材料來協助會員教會、並裝備世界大會所屬各網絡或團契,為了共同的利益而一同事奉。以下是委員會從他們所著重的領域分享的信息。 聖經中幾處簡明卻很有力的經文指導教會投入於它的和平、公義與和好的使命: 並且來傳和平的福音給你們遠處的人,也傳和平給那些近處的人 ,(以弗所2:17) 因他是我們的和平 (以弗所2:14) 又將勸人與他和好的使命賜給我們 (林後5... 閱讀全文

門徒化的群體

「不要哭。」當我因一場悲劇而失去親戚時,教會的會友對我如此說。「讀這節經文。」她繼續說。然而,我聽不下去,我需要有人能夠傾聽我的心聲,有人能與我同哭泣,在我深沈悲痛時,與我同行。此時我不需要查經,我需要的是朋友。 許多年前有位教會的牧師跟我說:「我不相信心理諮商,人們需要知道的,是順從上帝的道,而不是其他人說了什麼。提供建議會導致依賴。」多年後我聽到他教會的會友提起,當親戚病終階段,他感受到教會的疏離與冷漠。當他遭遇苦難、懷疑而失了盼望時,他的牧師在哪裡呢? 陷入艱困當中時,我們需要有人陪伴,... 閱讀全文

被聖道轉化

如同一顆心臟有四個心房,世界大會的四個委員會在執事、信仰與生活、和平、與宣教四個領域,服事全球重洗派相關的眾教會。四個委員會為總議會提供諮詢、預備材料來協助會員教會、並裝備世界大會所屬各網絡或團契,為了共同的利益而一同事奉。以下是委員會從他們所著重的領域分享的信息。 「更新2027」是世界大會發起的十年期系列活動,標誌著重洗派運動從始至今已五百週年。 「被聖道轉化:從重洗派觀點閱讀聖經」,是這系列慶典的第一場,於2017年2月12日在德國奧斯堡舉行。此聚會正符合信仰與活委員會的使命,... 閱讀全文

哥倫比亞公投後的和平之路

哥倫比亞的全民公投在2016年10月2日舉行,交付全體公民決定是否批准政府與反叛的哥倫比亞人民革命軍之間歷經四年協商所簽訂的和平協議,許多團體參與此一過程,包括公民團體、國際說客,以及武裝衝突的受害者。這項和平協議包括六部分:1.整全的農村改革—發展農業、土地取得與削減貧窮;2.政治參與,包括非暴力的衝突解決方案、禁用武器為政治策略工具,以及倡導和解;3.結束武力衝突,哥倫比亞人民革命軍解除武裝並回歸市民生活;4. 保障受害者的人權,包括真相揭露、促成和諧共存的轉型正義、調解,並保證不再犯;5... 閱讀全文

Your light is needed

Like the chambers of a heart, the four MWC commissions serve the global community of Anabaptist-related churches, in the areas of deacons, faith and life, peace, mission. Commissions prepare materials for consideration by the General Council, give... 閱讀全文

The miracle of unity

How can unity between different nations or communities be achieved? Many methods have been sought since the Tower of Babel times. In that Bible story, the people attempt to achieve unity by having a common vision and a call to work toward the same... 閱讀全文

We need each other

MWC regional representative KyongJung Kim visits Anabaptist/Mennonite churches in Japan, 1–18 July 2016 It was a great privilege to visit national member churches in Northeast Asia as Mennonite World Conference (MWC) regional representative. As I... 閱讀全文

Unity in the global family

Like the chambers of a heart, the four MWC commissions serve the global community of Anabaptist-related churches, in the areas of deacons, faith and life, peace, mission. Commissions prepare materials for consideration by the General Council, give... 閱讀全文

Peace Sunday 2016

“Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace” (James 3:18). In a world ravaged by violence, it is not easy to be a Peace Church – a church dedicated to the ways of Christ’s peace. These ways require much intentionality,... 閱讀全文

A life with no sin

What comes to your mind when you hear the word hospitality ? It usually reminds me of the experience I had when I visited a country in another continent. I thought Colombians were good hosts until a family from a different culture hosted me. It was... 閱讀全文

Deep in our theological DNA

Like the chambers of a heart, the four MWC commissions serve the global community of Anabaptist-related churches, in the areas of deacons, faith and life, peace, mission. Commissions prepare materials for consideration by the General Council, give... 閱讀全文

Meet your hosts for Indonesia 2021

In July 2009, Mennonite church leaders from Indonesia found themselves in a conversation outside a dormitory in Asuncíon, Paraguay. Although they were not strangers, their paths rarely crossed. The three groups they represented had complex histories... 閱讀全文

More united than ever before

Alfred Neufeld, chair of MWC’s Faith and Life Commission, reflects on the state of the global Mennonite faith community Alfred Neufeld, theologian, historian and generally insightful philosopher, reads on two tracks these days: “Proceedings” from... 閱讀全文

“Nothing that I am doing am I doing by myself”

Rebecca Osiro of Nairobi, Kenya, steps into her new role as vice president of Mennonite World Conference (MWC), with a life of experiences that has tested her faith and taught her wisdom. Rebecca was the first woman to be ordained in the Kenya... 閱讀全文

Recognizing our interconnectedness

Like the chambers of a heart, the four MWC commissions serve the global community of Anabaptist-related churches, in the areas of deacons, faith and life, peace, mission. Commissions prepare materials for consideration by the General Council, give... 閱讀全文

A Vision for Reconciliation

How did you become interested in the life of the church? Kraybill: Growing up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, my family was deeply involved in the mission of the church at the local level. Both of my parents gave tirelessly to the congregation,... 閱讀全文

Is Christian faithfulness possible without unity?

By all accounts, the 16th Mennonite World Conference Assembly 21–26 July 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, was a resounding success. Memories of worshiping with more than 8,000 people from 65 countries; unexpected encounters with old and new... 閱讀全文

We Cry (A prayer of lament)

We cry with those whose lands are ravaged from war. We cry with those who, because of war and violence, have already lost their home. We cry with those who leave behind what they know in search of a better life for their children and families. We... 閱讀全文