Embracing awkwardness
As Michael Clancy enters his eighth year as an urban missionary, he wholeheartedly dedicates himself to helping men transition from prison and programs back into society. Back in 2016, he met Shawn, a...
8 Kesä 20253min
God makes things more beautiful
In his few years of ministry, Austin Zuercher has repeatedly seen this happen: he makes what he thinks is a well-thought-out plan, and in the end, it changes. He can choose to follow the vision God ha...
1 Kesä 20253min
How did we get to this place?
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. In fact, curr...
25 Touko 20254min
"Brokering" relationships
Jeremy and Jennifer* are EMM regional representatives for Southeast Asia. Their theme for this year has been ‘brokering relationships’. This is a new term Jeremy learned during a 20-hour road trip wit...
11 Touko 20254min
He helps when you ask
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. So what inspired Lena to stay on as Advance staff...
4 Touko 20254min
The beginning of "Doorways"
Rat intestines for lunch, anyone? Wear a matching shirt with your host family. Sit on the floor for hours. Find creative ways to communicate when there is no shared language. Tag along on a hospital v...
13 Huhti 20254min
Kingdom Multiplication Vision update
In 2022, we set a new strategic focus for our work through 2028. This strategic focus, the Kingdom Multiplication Vision, is something with which we are diligently engaging to see people come to know ...
6 Huhti 20254min
Letting his light shine
Jen Hoover, her husband, Daryl, and their sons serve with EMM and VidaNet in Costa Rica. This Focus is looking at a beautiful reflection written by Jen about another employee with VidaNet and how Jesu...
23 Maalis 20254min
