Ethiopia is a multiethnic, multilingual and multireligious nation. As the second most populous nation in Africa, it is home to over eighty diverse ethnic groups.

Community, on a nut crust (plus an invitation to rent-free living)

Anabaptists in Jamaica and Cuba are continuing to determine the impact of Hurricane Melissa in early November after the Category 5 storm’s catastrophic wind and flooding damaged several churches.

I came for peace and stayed for simple living and community

At the 14th General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance, held in Seoul, South Korea, the last week of October, Jack Sara pondered what he called a generational and geographical shift in the global evangelical Christian landscape.

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In a Home Depot parking lot beside a freeway on-ramp in this city northeast of Los Angeles, a woman sang to a small crowd in Spanish over her band’s rocking cumbia rhythm, “How I love my people, for being more than brave.”

Once I fixed my gaze upon the brave and innocent. Now I was drawn to the thief-catcher.

Mosaic Mennonite Conference delegates on Nov. 1 voted nearly 3-to-1 to leave Mennonite Church USA and to be a partner with it and other Anabaptists.

Before Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and Haiti on Oct. 28, faith-based disaster relief groups were already making plans to respond.

Pastor Philip Thornton strode onto the platform of his Legacy Faith Church in Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 28 with an AR-15-style rifle strapped to his chest, an American flag emblazoned on the magazine.

Mennonites, Muslims are partners as well as neighbors

Across the globe, many are celebrating harvest festivals. When we zoom out and look at the contours of so many traditions, a few themes emerge.

A sheriff in Virginia would like to implement a high-tech solution to deadly crashes involving horse-drawn buggies.

It has been called many things — a protest, a movement, a civic awakening — but at its core, the “No Kings” moment in the United States has been something deeper: a moral rebellion against idolatry.

Solar cookers shine a light on sustainable alternative to gas, electric and wood ovens

Palestinian Christians living in Israel and the West Bank may not have suffered the calamities inflicted on Gaza these past two years, but they, too, have been traumatized by the punishing war.

After 81 seminars in 23 countries, Sister Care leaders pass a healing ministry to the women they’ve taught

Everence contributed $36,000 to churches in and around Los Angeles County in response to the 2025 California wildfires.

Neftali Torres challenged the church to see the full humanity of Latinas/Latinos

Autumn carries a certain kind of weight. It’s about harvest, followed by death and winter stasis. The air cools, the light softens and memories rise. I (Josh) have experienced significant losses in the autumn: my mother in 2005 and a dear friend and mentor in 2015.

As we approach Hallows Eve (a.k.a. Halloween), the evening before All Saints Day, I am reminded that this holy holiday (hallows means holy) is meant to be observance to commemorate the dead, including ancestors and martyrs in the faith.

As we approach Hallows Eve (a.k.a. Halloween), the evening before All Saints Day, I am reminded that this holy holiday (hallows means holy) is meant to be observance to commemorate the dead, including ancestors and martyrs in the faith.

The idea of an embattled faith has emerged as a bedrock theme of the Trump administration.

If God is love How can it be enough To simply go to the “right” place Or live the “right” way

A hymn sing celebrated 500 years of Anabaptism Sept. 27 at Hyattsville Mennonite Church in Maryland. The joyful noise was the high point of the congregation’s yearlong celebration honoring Anabaptist history.

📌Deadline: November 19 Length: 600 to 1,200 words After commemorating 500 years of Anabaptist history, let’s consider what’s to come. What do you think Anabaptism will look like in the future, either short- or long-term?

Mennonite Church USA executive director Glen Guyton joined more than 100 national faith leaders by signing a letter denouncing political violence and condemning attacks on free speech and the independence of nonprofit organizations.

My brothers and I are now trying to clear out the rubble of what is left of our family home and make it liveable for all of our families.

I rarely wear a shirt with a clerical collar — or anything else that indicates I’m ordained clergy. In my little Mennonite congregation, everyone knows I’m their pastor, and besides, among the priesthood of all believers, we are all called, and I don’t want to look pretentious.

Five things Friday roundup: Resources for the men in our midst

The higher education institutions affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Church Canada and the Mennonite Brethren denominations in the U.S. and Canada have released fall enrollment statistics, many revealing impacts of government shifts regarding international student visas.

What are the politics of peace in today’s world? anabaptistworld.org/what-are-tod...

Central Plains Conference of Mennonite Church USA celebrated its 25th anniversary at its annual meeting June 26-29 in Rock Island, Ill.

Meserete Kristos Seminary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, is finalizing plans for a multistory guest facility designed to create income for the seminary for decades to come.

Meserete Kristos Church held its 94th General Assembly Aug. 28-29 at Meserete Kristos Seminary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.

Iglesia Menonita Hispana (Hispanic Mennonite Church) of Mennonite Church USA heard a call for unity in difficult times during its Aug. 30 biennial assembly, held online.

The Rooted and Grounded Conference on Land and Christian Discipleship explored kinship with all creation Sept. 18-20 at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.

The October 2025 issue of Anabaptist World includes several mini reviews of recent memoirs and personal reflections on theology.

The United States and Canada share a similar history of colonization. Although many things have changed since America’s independence, many other things remained similar even after the schism.

Palestinian woman wins MCC’s Michael J. Sharp Global Peacebuilding Award

Did you know that the pumpkins we decorate our porches with are a significant contribution to climate change?

In this 500th anniversary year, I have looked for ways for our family to explore the Anabaptist story and what it means to be an Anabaptist today.

A 25-foot mural at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, unveiled and blessed during Sunday Mass on Sept. 21, honors generations of immigrants to New York, taking on a new meaning in today’s political climate.

The October 2025 issue of Anabaptist World includes several mini reviews of recent and upcoming fiction books.

Can poetry or other writing really be “Mennonite”? Scholars have debated this question for decades.

Two books offer timely views of Mennonite engagement in China

In this second part of our interview with Coalition Chaplain Debbie Royals, we continue our discussion of colonized/colonizing worship and the need for spiritual care in our work. anabaptistworld.org/podcast-late...

When actor Wasim No’mani was cast as Moses in the new YouTube comedy show The Promised Land, it was, for him, a very Moses-like moment.

Polls and surveys note the largest trend in American Christianity today is the rise of nondenominational churches. Why? And why now?