Posts by VMMissions Staff
In Ecuador, an Amazing Reunion
My heart skipped a beat. I recognized that clown in the picture and I recognized that title. “I met you in Colombia,” I said. “You were at a meeting that I attended while I was on a Witness for Peace delegation. Do you remember me?” I asked excitedly.
Read MoreMission in the Middle
We formed deep friendships, explored diverse regions of the country, and were challenged and grew into new ministries and new ways of being. From our Colombian sisters and brothers we learned the high value of relationships and how to maintain them with intentionality.
Read MoreLet’s “transForm” Missions and the World
VMMissions’ transForm program is a support initiative intended to provide up to 50% of the support for long-term workers similar to the way we now support tranSend internships. VMMissions is creating a hybrid support model, combining the best of the new and the old.
Read MoreDwelling in Unity in a Divided Land
The kingdom of God is realized, in part, through the building of community between those who are perceived enemies. The ministry of Jesus is rooted deeply in authentic encounters with people of all kinds who need to hear the same message; Jesus is Lord.
Read MoreItalian “Happy Week” Expands to Impact Adolescents
Twenty-five kids overflowed Centro Koinonia’s facility for “Happy Week.” Maurita Eberly and Dino Colonna created a delightful musical that communicated the biblical story through narration, music, drama, and dance- utilizing the creativity and talent of these adolescents.
Read MoreMCTT’s Mentoring Move
In an uplifting worship of praise and fellowship, the five congregations of the Mennonite Church of Trinidad and Tobago (MCTT) gathered for a joint service held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Diego Martin Mennonite Church to install Bro. Ronald Latchman as Pastor Mentoree.
Read MorePaid to Serve the Lord?
Being paid to serve God does have its advantages. One advantage is that it increases the available time for service. In some cases missionaries have no other option. I am, however, interested in others who, like Paul, “haven’t made use of any of these rights.” We often call them tentmakers.
Read MoreCyclists Gear Up to Support Community Development and Missions
A new Bike Shenandoah effort this year is the Pedal Power initiative. Similar to Penny Power, VMC and Harrisonburg area churches will be challenged to ride their bikes to support community development work at home and abroad.
Read MoreAfrican Pentecostalism, a Recipe for Global Church Growth
Unlike Pentecostalism in North America, African Pentecostalism is driven by the Kingdom of God with Jesus Christ as its energy, power and motivation for congregational, personal and evangelical life.
Read MoreA Trip to Albania: Our Availability as God’s Instruments in Mission
Albania was a distant place we’d hear about through faithful missionaries, but being among many wonderful people transformed it to a nation and people we hold in our hearts and prayers in a profound new way.
Read MoreBrazilian Family Returns to Albania for Second Term
Rafael and Solange Tartari recently returned to Lezhë, Albania, following a home assignment visiting family and churches in Brazil. They will work collaboratively with the VMMissions mission team in Albania in their second term.
Read MoreExponential: Accelerating Multiplication
Exponential Conference has become a significant conference of leaders and practitioners engaged in God’s work of planting churches. Held annually in Orlando, Florida, this year’s conference included 5,000 people, with 24 persons attending through Virginia Mennonite Missions.
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