Church planting is something I have felt called to for a long time, even before I left for the Czech Republic. Before coming to Prague, I was a member of West End Mennonite Fellowship, where church planting is a vital part of the DNA. For a season, I was involved in one of their church plants, knowing that it was important to learn how a church plant works practically before trying something overseas.
Hold a seed in your hand and marvel at the miracle of life in miniature. Packed into the tiny package is all the potential, not only for expansive growth, but also for generations of reproduction.
The Anabaptist movement celebrates its 500th anniversary this year. In these five centuries, Anabaptist churches have been multiplied around the world, making it a truly global movement.
Lena Kauffman served as a participant in the 2023–24 Advance cohort. She is currently serving as an Advance staff intern for the 2024–25 Advance team. EMM Digital Communications Coordinator Julia Tsai interviewed Lena about her experience stepping up to take on a staff role.
Meet Biak, a 41-year-old, single man from Det Udom, Thailand. Years ago, his aunt (Mae Banchong) became a Christian. Through her and others, he heard the gospel over the years.
There’s a reason I do not work in mission recruitment. While I think I have outgrown my middle school awkwardness (for the most part), I am, as my husband would say, very French.
“We believe the same!” My friend energetically interjected with a smile and a tap on her desk to reinforce the point. The almost weekly refrain sometimes felt like an indictment
I invite you to our dining room table. Our table is two 6-foot-long black folding tables stuck together. It is an ample size for a family of six, rather large for the four of us who live under our roof, but perfect for hosting friends.
Jesus doesn’t use numbers in his teaching very often. It is really stunning how Jesus uses these numerical comparisons to make an important point.
This past summer, Andres Prins had no idea that a recreational hike through the High Atlas mountains would lead to an opportunity to respond to the earthquake that would devastate the region just months later…
