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EMM workers have been involved in the formation of
Mennonite churches around the world. Thirty-four church groups have formed or developed through the ministries of EMM, and these now comprise over 450,000 baptized members. Some of these include Kenya Mennonite Church, Tanzania Mennonite Church, the
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Mission Advocates for the purpose of aiding in local mission work. Their original outreach took the form of local Sunday school classes and community service projects, but the group also carried a strong global vision. In 1914, the group founded Eastern Mennonite Board of
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Christian/Muslim Relations Team grew to six members as of 2021. Members act as global missionaries with EMM, traveling together and separately to multiple countries each year. Although the stated mission of the team is to “equip Christians around the world for
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EMM personnel work in a variety of ministry areas, including business for transformation, children at risk, discipleship training, education, health and community development, hospitality, leadership training, Muslim ministry, and pioneer witness.
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Mennonite churches in Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. As the work grew, the support base also grew and now includes
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EMM's mission statement: Christ's transforming love compels us to cross cultures, engage the world, and make disciples of Jesus.
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