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更美合一的獨特機遇

「全球重洗派輪廓」 Global Anabaptist Profile (GAP)是個三年期的調查,在二十四個世界大會的會員教會中進行,所得的結果值得慶祝:教會正在成長而福音廣為宣揚,尤其南半球的教會是首要見證人。這研究確認了我們原本即了然於胸的現象:世界大會的成長是在拉丁美洲、非洲與亞洲,然這項門諾會史上無前例的研究揭露了新的人口學資料,以及關於身份認同與信仰實踐的額外資訊,可以提升我們的分析水準,在往後許多年有益於全球教會。 對於那些參與這項研究的教會來說,... 閱讀全文

三寶壟的整全關顧事工

在印尼這個擁有世界上最大的穆斯林人口的國家中,門諾會教會跨越宗教與階級的界線,帶著地方政府機關和宗教機構支持,以整全的照顧回應社區的需要。 教會見證上帝的愛與恩典的方式是:歡迎穆斯林弟兄姊妹以及不同宗教信仰的人。「他們不是敵人;他們是需要上帝的愛與幫助的人,就跟我們一樣。」印尼門諾會、國度福音教會的牧師 Victor Purnomo 說道。「少了憎恨與怒氣的高牆,教會能夠以具有創意的方式向都市裡有需要的人伸出援手,最終能感動市民的心。 國度福音教會... 閱讀全文

門諾會世界大會的共同信念如何在這美麗、在地多元的全球社群中體現?

門諾會世界大會的共同信念如何在這美麗、在地多元的全球社群中體現? 身為重洗派門諾會基督徒,我們的使命與我們所承認並宣稱的身份密切相關。因為這個原因,《我們的共同信仰:探討重洗派相關教會的「共同信念」》內含向信仰社群傳遞我們是誰及主託付給我們的事工所需的知識。 社會、經濟與文化不公義的現象在墨西哥不斷地增加。暴力造成的死傷每一天都在發生。在這種脈絡中見證耶穌,需要清楚知道我們是誰以及我們被誰呼召、為了什麼而被呼召。我認為,《我們的共同信仰》清楚地回答這些問題,尤其是第七條:「... 閱讀全文

三一與和平之歌

三一與和平之歌 作為辛巴威基督弟兄會(Brethren in Christ),我們同享全球重洗派家庭的信念與傳統。 我們所唱的歌呈現我們的信念、思想以及與神學。大部分的聚會,無論是鄉村或都會的會眾, 都會唱我們Zulu詩歌集 Amagama okuhlabelela的第75首,Sinomhlobo onguJesu unothando( 耶穌是個慈愛的朋友)。 2016年的五、六月,我們執行的一項簡易調查顯示它不僅是區議會最常挑選的詩歌,也是最多會友提及在那段期間的聚會中挑選的詩歌。... 閱讀全文

在變動的時代中以耶穌為中心

北美的教會正經歷快速的改變,許多人在說,這些改變如十六世紀的大改革一樣巨大。傳統的信念受質疑,先前的結構不再運作,新形式的教會正在出現。 在這種變化的時代裡,「基本信念」提供了勇氣、穩定性與新方向的基準。全球重洗派七條共同信念有助於提供那樣的根基。 在我們當中的一些教會裡,漸漸地有另一新的重點—對新的改革相當關鍵,也就是耶穌作為主。就如同我們重洗派的前輩重新發覺了耶穌是活著的一樣,這位耶穌那時已被奧秘與儀式「神龕化」了幾百年。今日對在日常生活中跟隨一位活著的耶穌有了更強而有力的重點。時常,「... 閱讀全文

The miracle of unity

How can unity between different nations or communities be achieved? Many methods have been sought since the Tower of Babel times. In that Bible story, the people attempt to achieve unity by having a common vision and a call to work toward the same... 閱讀全文

A life with no sin

What comes to your mind when you hear the word hospitality ? It usually reminds me of the experience I had when I visited a country in another continent. I thought Colombians were good hosts until a family from a different culture hosted me. It was... 閱讀全文

Brief historic journey, profile, tendencies and challenges of Mennonites in Latin America

These reflections are a brief summary linking the historical development, profile and tendencies of the multiethnic Anabaptist communities and Mennonite churches in Latin America that belong to MWC, and present the challenges faced by Mennonites in... 閱讀全文

Newcomers to natives: Diversity and challenges for Mennonites in Brazil

The first Mennonites arrived in Brazil during the year 1930, coming as refugees from Russia/Ukraine, where their property, churches and schools were taken over by the state during the Stalin years. Thousands of Mennonites (15,000–25,000) and other... 閱讀全文

A ministry of inclusive hospitality

Hospitality: Exploring what it means to offer hospitality as followers of Christ Shocking photographs published in the news media awoke the Western world to the refugee crisis on September 2015. With a heightened awareness of the issue, the... 閱讀全文

Love opens hearts to learn more

Hospitality: Exploring what it means to offer hospitality as followers of Christ Shocking photographs published in the news media awoke the Western world to the refugee crisis on September 2015. With a heightened awareness of the issue, the... 閱讀全文

The heart of a stranger

Hospitality: Exploring what it means to offer hospitality as followers of Christ Shocking photographs published in the news media awoke the Western world to the refugee crisis on September 2015. With a heightened awareness of the issue, the... 閱讀全文

Hospitality transforms

Hospitality: Exploring what it means to offer hospitality as followers of Christ Shocking photographs published in the news media awoke the Western world to the refugee crisis on September 2015. With a heightened awareness of the issue, the... 閱讀全文

Soldiers in the army of the living God

Ephesians 4:1–7 On behalf of our brothers and sisters from Integrated Mennonite Church in the Philippines, as well as churches across Southeast Asia which I represent as a YAB speaker, I’d like to greet you a hearty, “Good morning!” It was also in... 閱讀全文

Repentance and forgiveness

Greetings to my Anabaptist brothers and sisters. Thank you for having me and thank you for coming. It is a righteous joy to be together. I live only 45 minutes from here in a city called Lancaster, which some of you may have heard of and many of you... 閱讀全文

A Glimpse of the Universal Church

Global Communion and Why It Matters: Exploring our shared commitment to being a worldwide family As Mennonite World Conference, we share a commitment to being a worldwide communion ( koinonia ) of faith and life. Together, we seek to be a fellowship... 閱讀全文

In Christ, free to love

Dear friends, brothers and sisters, good morning and Namaste. In this Assembly 16 of Mennonite World Conference Pennsylvania 2015, we are again celebrating our common Anabaptist/Mennonite faith and life in the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. So on... 閱讀全文

Resisting North American “Magic Kingdom” Worship

Exploring our shared commitment to worship As a global communion of Anabaptist-related churches, we share a common commitment to gathering regularly for worship. Yet our tremendous diversity means that we carry out this commitment in very different... 閱讀全文

The Interdependent Existence

Global Communion and Why It Matters: Exploring our shared commitment to being a worldwide family As Mennonite World Conference, we share a commitment to being a worldwide communion ( koinonia ) of faith and life. Together, we seek to be a fellowship... 閱讀全文

Giving and receiving in the mission of the global church: A concrete action

Our brother Hippolyto has reminded us of something we must never forget: mission is holistic, and thus, evangelism is comprehensive. In specific terms, we understand that this means that the good news must be proclaimed regarding all areas of human... 閱讀全文