The Cost and Value of Being Present
By Cherry Gunther | It can cost a lot of money to be a missionary or to support missions. Other costs include loss of time with family and the stress of adjusting to unfamiliar places. These are the costs of being present with people so they can meet Jesus. Learning to appreciate Jesus’ presence that others bring to us, and the costs others pay, can help us in what we do.
Mission as Accompaniment: A Path to a Post-Colonial, Alternative Missionary Practice
By Frank Paul | Frank Paul discusses the transformation of Mennonite missionary practices from imposition to a more respectful, non-paternalistic approach. It highlights the importance of listening, empowering indigenous people, and fostering mutual respect. The shift towards intercultural dialogue and fraternal accompaniment has led to a more respectful and effective missionary presence in the Argentine Chaco.
Modality-Sodality: Let’s Call the Whole Thing Church
By Sara Salloum |In 2009, Ralph Winter introduced the terms modality to describe the local church fellowship and sodality to describe what we now call parachurch ministries. Winter explained why both are valid and necessary but offered no model nor description of how they should work together to fulfill God’s global purpose. This article specifically challenges the church to work as one body and offers a model that centers on God’s purpose.