Posts by Jon Trotter
Mission 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.”
Read MoreSeeds of Multiplication
Dukata met a young woman at the hospital who grew more receptive to the gospel as her health declined. When she was baptized at Christmas, she was too weak to climb into the cement water tank, but her joy was evident. She died in February with a vision of being dressed in white and welcomed by the Lord.
Read MoreVMMissions Launches Regular Prayer Bulletin
In addition to the monthly Mission Prayer Calendar, VMMissions has launched a weekly email to engage partners more effectively, including through prayer for the people and ministries of VMMissions.
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