For the past two and a half years, I (Alisha) have been a student of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s Journey program. Focused on developing leaders centered-in-Jesus for ministries in local churches and communities, Journey emboldens them to partner with the Holy Spirit in the missio Dei (mission of God).  About a month into starting this […] The post Five things Friday roundup: Finding wisdom in the wilderness appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy and in Western Slope Mennonite Fellowship. The congregation meets in two locations separated by about 90 miles of Interstate 70 in western Colorado. Using a “mobile church” model that prioritizes flexibility over the relative stability of one location, the congregation serves as both a physical and online gathering place […] The post Building community without a building appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

There’s something awe-inspiring about transformation. When we see transformation, we see proof that there can be more, when we let go of what is. I’m not an entomologist, but I’d imagine the experience of a butterfly is much more exciting than the experience of a caterpillar. Transformation is beautiful. Transformation is awe-inspiring. And transformation is […] The post A very steamy compost lasagna appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Why are so many of your friends named Muham­mad?” my then 8-year-old daugh­ter asked as she read the roster for a course in which I was the only non-Muslim. The post Thank you, Muhammad appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Faith leaders are making plans to provide a de-escalating presence at the polls months ahead of another deeply contested presidential election in an increasingly polarized country. Faiths United to Save Democracy, a nonpartisan multiracial group with roots in Black church voter mobilization efforts, is expanding its outreach so participants include clergy and lay people of […] The post Poll chaplain training begins as clergy, secular groups look toward election appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Brazilians worshiped with international guests in Curitiba on April 6 at Mennonite World Conference’s annual Renewal event. The post Brazilians host MWC Renewal event appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Jonah and Memee Yang kept running from their ministry. God kept chasing after them. Today, Jonah and Memee are mission associates with Mennonite Mission Network. They lead seminars and training groups that reach out to empower women, mend relationships between married couples, and strengthen theological training for people living in Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.  “This […] The post Jonah and Memee Yang contextualize the gospel in the Hmong culture appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Virginia Mennonite Conference reaffirmed its membership in Mennonite Church USA while also extending space for three more years for VMC congregations to choose not to be considered part of the denomination at its July 18-20 summer delegate assembly at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church. The post Virginia reaffirms MC USA membership appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Those of us who have gotten to know LMC feel a lot of excitement over the prospect of this new relationship. The post South Central Conference picks LMC appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more

Anabaptist World: How did you become an artist? When did your chemistry background and training begin to express itself in visual art? Ruth Maust: I’ve always been an art lover, but I’ve only recently started getting comfortable with calling myself an artist! In the past few years I’ve been making an effort to make art […] The post Artist Spotlight: Ruth Maust appeared first on Anabaptist World ..read more