Stories of Mission
Explore mission themes in our quarterly magazine as workers tell stories of making disciples in the way of Christ.
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African 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.
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A 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.
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Brazilian 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.
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Exponential: 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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Love and Boldness for Christ’s Glory
Where I once was completely timid and new to missions and speaking boldly of God’s love, I am learning the importance of sharing his love, even at the face of possible rejection. I continue learning love and boldness for Christ’s mission and glory.
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In Christ, the Crooked Made Straight
I finally reached bottom and started thinking about God. His word, planted in my soul, still spoke to me. A tremendous inner battle raged. Although drawn back to church with a deep sense of guilt, I was still shackled to worldly friends and vices.
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Net·work·ing
Emily Gingerich has learned the importance of a team as she serves in the Czech Republic. The team has connected her with other mission workers, churches, and organizations with a common bond: wanting Czechs to know Jesus.
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When Waiting for God’s Spirit, Who Knows What Will Result!
Mark and Sarah Schoenhals were given the opportunity to share in village gatherings and to teach a Bible study for leaders of the LEC. Although their ability to communicate is still limited, these occasions brought them encouragement and renewed vision.
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Reflections on the City of Rubble
My host’s voice carries a longing of someone who has lost a love. She sees through a lens of memory, now clouded with the blood, dust, and destruction of decades of war. She remembers more. I see only ruin.
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Medical Team Helps Hundreds in Haiti
When our medical team arrived in Haiti in February, we had a difficult time getting through customs with 14 suitcases of medication. We saw about 780 patients in five days of clinic.
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God is Showing the Way in the Midst of Trials
Kristel, 14, is deaf and likes to sign “God is so good” from a worship song during worship at Jesus Deaf Church. Manuel, 21, has grown in confidence and faith, and now knows with certainty that God has called him to pastor our church.
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God is Raising Up a New Pastoral Couple in Trinidad
Richard and Margaret Keeler quickly noticed the spiritual growth in a married couple at Sangre Grande Mennonite Church. Humble and teachable, they began participating in Friendship Bible Coffee (FBC) studies, and later became leaders, accepting additional responsibilities in the church.
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