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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tranSend service of commissioning July 14
Join in blessing and sending the 2016 class of tranSend into their service assignments on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 pm at the Hershberger Barn (location map). There will be a dinner provided for persons serving on MSTs (by invitation) beginning at 5:00 pm. Friends, family and supporters are invited at 6:30 for a meaningful…
Read MoreLong roads to leadership
By Nancy Marshall All photos courtesy of Nancy Marshall Nancy Marshall has discipled several potential leaders for pastoral ministry and church planting at Jesus’ Deaf Church in Belize, with major setbacks along the way. The first verse I tacked on my wall here in my house in Belize is Ephesians 3:20 from The Message:…
Read MoreSeeds of multiplication
By Carol Tobin All photos by Mark & Sarah Schoenhals Where the Mark and Sarah Schoenhals family serve in the Isaan region of Thailand, seeds of a multiplying church planted over 20 years ago are beginning to sprout. Throughout the long, dry months when the only rain that can be expected in Northeast Thailand…
Read MoreVMMissions launches regular prayer bulletin
In addition to our monthly Mission Prayer Calendar, we have launched another way to engage in prayer more deeply for the people and ministries of VMMissions. Subscribe to become a Prayer Partner by adding your email address under “Prayer Partners” and you will receive regular email prayers and updates/answers to prayer.
Read MoreKingdom multiplication
In the world of Christian mission, the term multiplication is often associated with the numerical growth of the church. The basics of biology teach us that healthy organisms multiply. If the church is healthy, we should see an increase both in the number of believers and the number of believing communities. That’s a constant refrain…
Read MoreBoard seeks nominations for three members
The Board of Virginia Mennonite Missions is seeking nominations for three at-large Board members. The 15-member Board of Directors is made up of a representative from each of the nine districts of Virginia Mennonite Conference, as well as six at-large members. This diverse group of men and women represents a range of vocational callings, both…
Read MoreSmall Church, Big Impact to address small/rural church challenges
The Cultivate resourcing program of VMMissions’ USA Ministries, together with Virginia Mennonite Conference, is offering a workshop called Small Church Big Impact to address the unique challenges for small and/or rural VMC congregations (100 active members or less). This workshop will be Saturday, April 16, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at Shady Oak Fellowship…
Read MoreAll of life under the reign of Christ
If you want to get a sense for how the gospel touches all areas of life in just over 100 verses, read the book of James. Most likely penned by the brother of Jesus himself, James gives practical advice on what it means to live out God’s kingdom before a watching world. Here’s a sampling…
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