Posts by Jon Trotter
Nazareth Village: A Living Witness to Christ Made Possible by Partnership
Located in the city of Nazareth, Israel, Nazareth Village is a working historical village that gives visitors a chance to experience what life would have been like for Jesus growing up in his hometown. What brings the village to life is the team of historical actors.
Read MoreLocal Church, Global Body
The more effective the collaboration, the more we have hope for lives affected and changed. After people come to the full knowledge of revealed truth, which is salvation in Jesus, we want to disciple them to be able to share the same grace they have received with others.
Read MorePartners in Planting
VMMissions is trying new approaches for church planters. One such approach is the Covenant Partners for New Church Initiatives, which outlines the gifts and responsibilities of everyone involved: church planter, mission agency, and the group of existing congregations who will sponsor the work.
Read MoreWhat is Church?
Vince lives in a town in Kosovo where there is no church currently meeting. He has been called to become church on the fly and in common or routine actions. More often than not, he has no pre-set schedule for what church typically looks like.
Read MoreMission and the Church in a Post-Christian Context
When David Stutzman talks about mission in the Western context, he is often surprised about how the post-Christian reality doesn’t catalyze much change within the church. It is as if there is an awareness of the tremendous change going on, but it doesn’t lead to much action.
Read MoreThai Anabaptists Gather for Encouragement on the Journey
Most of the 150 people who attended the Thai Anabaptist Gathering from September 27 to October 1, 2016, were Thai, Isaan, and Lao first-generation Buddhist background believers who are growing in Anabaptist identity.
Read MoreEMM Christian/Muslim Relations Team to Present at Public Forum
Members of the EMM Christian/Muslim Relations Team, will present on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Martin Chapel. The goal of the forum is learning how to be better equipped to know, love, and share Jesus with Muslim members of our community.
Read MoreKingdom Vision as a Way of Life with Dr. Scot McKnight
Dr. Scot McKnight, author of The Kingdom Conspiracy, will speak in a series of events in Harrisonburg, September 28-29, 2016. Hosted by a partnership of agencies including VMMissions, Dr. McKnight will speak on the theme “Kingdom Vision as a Way of Life.”
Read MoreA Tidal Wave is Coming!
God has given us these instructions: “Devote yourself to prayer and the ministry of the Word” (Acts 6:4). It’s not about lifting up our own feeble attempts and ideas to fix all the problems around us. It means entering into God’s presence to hear what his plans are.
Read MoreFinding Life Inside
We live near a gated community, of sorts. The first time we walked past its medieval-type turrets, sun-baked stucco walls, and arched gateways we were intrigued. We wanted to explore but someone told us the crumbling fort was where the poor lived. Walking through would actually be trespassing in their homes.
Read MoreBike Shenandoah to Benefit VMMissions and Others on September 17
Bike Shenandoah is a family-friendly and healthy way see the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, connect with other riders, and support seven local agencies including VMMisions. It draws more than 100 riders each year for rides ranging from 5 to 100 miles.
Read MoreLong Roads to Leadership
“Deep in my heart I knew the tendency for a deaf congregation to become a “club,” a place where people gather to fellowship, which is well and good but not enough,” Nancy Marshall writes. “I deeply wanted our church to grasp their missional role, to spread the gospel to the unreached.”
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