Making disciples who make disciples

How do we transform in­dividuals into active disci­ples of Jesus Christ? In the past several years, many Ohio Conference congre­gations have worked to­ward this goal by partici­pating in the Missional Discipleship Initiative (MDI). This initiative was first offered by Mennonite Mission Network. A main goal of MDI is making dis­ciples of Jesus Christ who in turn make other disci­ples. Starting…

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Discipleship training to be offered

How do we transform individuals into active disciples of Jesus Christ? In the past several years, many Ohio Conference congre­gations have worked toward this goal by participating in the Mis­sional Discipleship Initiative (MDI). This initiative was first offered by Mennonite Mission Network. Starting in January Ohio Conference will offer training in MDI to a new cohort of church leaders. This…

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Growing Disciples, Part 1 — The Explosion

Sometimes growth takes a while, but patience can pay off. That’s been the experience at Valley View Mennonite Church in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania. In the latest episode of the Ohio Conference Cast, Lucas Johnson and Robb Esh, pastoral team members at Valley View Mennonite, talk about the growth of Missional Discipleship Groups in their area of Pennsylvania. The groups now include…

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Wind of the Spirit enlivens MDI

Small groups begin to multiply By Laurie Oswald Robinson Mennonite Mission Network NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — After coming up empty-handed on volunteers for disciple groups within his congregation last fall, Pastor Robert Esh at Valley View Mennonite Church in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, couldn’t help but feel downhearted about his vision-casting. No matter how hard he campaigned, no one wanted…

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Missional Discipleship Initiative Information Session

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Marvin Lorenzana, director of the Missional Discipleship Initiative (MDI) of Mennonite Mission Network, will lead a 30-minute information session about MDI. The information session will take place online. The MDI is one of the main initiatives of the Missional Planning Team. If you are interested in participating in this information session, email Jacob Dodson at pastor@woostermennonite.org.

Missional Discipleship Initiative Information Session

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Marvin Lorenzana, director of the Missional Discipleship Initiative (MDI) of Mennonite Mission Network, will lead a 30-minute information session about MDI. The information session will take place online. The MDI is one of the main initiatives of the Missional Planning Team. If you are interested in participating in this information session, email Jacob Dodson at pastor@woostermennonite.org.

Learn about the Missional Discipleship Initiative

Are you interested in nurturing discipleship in your congregation? Marvin Lorenzana, director of the Missional Discipleship Initiative (MDI) of Mennonite Mission Network, is offering three information sessions for Ohio Conference people about MDI. Each session is 30 minutes long and will take place online. The MDI is one of the main initiatives of the Missional Planning Team. The online sessions…

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Missional Discipleship Initiative signup deadline is July 31

Ohio Conference is partnering with Mennonite Mission Network to offer the Missional Discipleship Initiative (MDI) to Conference congregations. This program includes both leadership development and small group discipleship training. To learn more about MDI, check the Ohio Conference website at http://bit.ly/OhioConfMDI and listen to the podcast about MDI at http://bit.ly/OCCast-MDI. If your congregation is interested in participating in MDI, contact…

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MMN offers missional training for congregations

Is your congregation interested in learning more about what it means to be missional? Ohio Conference is partnering with Mennonite Mission Network (MMN) to offer the Missional Discipleship Initiative to Conference churches beginning this fall. Marvin Lorenzana, the director for discipleship initiatives at MMN, coordinates the Missional Discipleship Initiative (MDI). “Our goal is to help leaders engage the missional church…

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