Eastern Mennonite Missions

Night@450
2022-08-01 - 2023-07-31
Bring your youth group or adults to Hub 450 in Lancaster City. Take a tour of EMM’s new facility and hear about what God is doing in the world, what EMM is involved in, and how you can be connected.
A recent study summarized what many people have been thinking for a long time – if you want young people to grow, take them on a mission trip. Much is gained from experiencing the world, and our hearts are opened as we listen to those who have gone before us.
Make a reservation today for your youth group to spend a night at 450 North Prince Street:

Tour the facilities and see how EMM is reaching out to the community around us
Hear stories from EMM’s past and present
Learn about opportunities to be involved in missions both locally and globally
Have an enjoyable night out of your normal routine

You can add on international snacks, a guided prayer walk, a cross-cultural experience with a resettled refugee, or a time of intercession for a particular nation.
Contact us to arrange a date and time that suits you. If you are interested in a fuller experience, talk to us about creating a whole day Saturday or Sunday event. Contact Dave Houser for more information or to schedule.

Business leaders' breakfast: hiring with purpose
2023-09-19 07:00 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
You’re invited to this free breakfast to learn about how your business can hire the right people.
Truett Cathy, the founder of Chic-fil-A, has said: If you hire the “right people again and again, you will strengthen your culture over time.” We agree, hiring with purpose makes all the difference. Being able to identify whether a potential employee is values-aligned to fit your organizational culture and has the essential characteristics needed to be successful in the role is critical to successful hiring. We will explore the principles and steps of purposeful hiring, learning from a panel of business leaders who are leading the charge in their approach to talent selection. Join us for insights from Gina Breslin and Josh Keefer of North Group Consultants as they explore this topic, followed by a panel discussion.

Gina Breslin grew up in a family business of successful diversified holdings and had varied responsibilities through which she learned the team insights, intuitive decision-making and entrepreneurial spirit that propel businesses forward. She has been employed with North Group Consultants since 2010 and serves primarily in the firm’s Hiring & Talent Selection services. Gina holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Mennonite University. In 2021, Gina was recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Central Penn Business Journal. She serves on the Board of Jubilee Ministries and the Strategic Planning Team at Neffsville Mennonite Church.
Josh Keefer has a passion for caring for people and a diverse skillset that stems from a background in nonprofit leadership, business, ministry, and real estate. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College and, most recently, served as VP of Global Development at an international nonprofit. Josh joined North Group in 2017 and values walking alongside leaders as they realize the effectiveness of an empowered team to achieve a common goal. An active member of the local community, Josh has served on numerous boards and was recognized by the Central Penn Business Journal as a “40 Under 40” leader.

There is limited parking at Hub 450. You are welcome to use nearby street parking on Prince Street, Lemon Street, or James Street, which is limited to 2 hours and generally free or at least until 8:00 a.m. (please check the signs). Parking is also available at the Queen Street Garage (424 N Queen Street). Vouchers are available at the breakfast for those who park at the Queen Street Garage. You will need to get a ticket when you enter the garage and then can use the voucher to pay when you exit the garage.

November EMM banquet | Willow Street
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Doubletree Resort by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Eastern Mennonite Missions has sent thousands of missionaries around the world. We’ve done ministry in more than 100 countries. Through God’s faithfulness, we’ve helped to multiply more than 20 mission movements, many of which have been among least-reached people. Now, we’re asking, “Will God do it again?” We believe that God is doing it again, and he’s calling us to share the good news with some of the 3 billion least-reached people around the world. The question is whether or not we’re ready to join him in this work ahead. Join us as we share stories about how God is at work, using EMM to do it again.
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet. As a result of positive feedback from last year, the EMM banquet is being offered three different times again this year! Like every banquet, you’ll have an opportunity to hear some incredible stories of God’s work around the world. You’ll also have an opportunity to partner with us. Your generosity will help us continue to carry out our mission of crossing cultures, engaging the world, and multiplying disciples of Jesus. We hope you can join us at one of these three banquets.
The deadline to register is October 17. If you have any questions, please contact Krista Martin or call 717-898-2251.
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Capacitación Misional Transcultural
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-16 | La Ceiba, Atlantída, Honduras
De Latinoamérica hasta los confines de la tierra/ llegar a los menos alcanzados con el evangelio
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December EMM banquet | Lititz
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Westview Community Room, Landis Homes, 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543, United States
Eastern Mennonite Missions has sent thousands of missionaries around the world. We’ve done ministry in more than 100 countries. Through God’s faithfulness, we’ve helped to multiply more than 20 mission movements, many of which have been among least-reached people. Now, we’re asking, “Will God do it again?” We believe that God is doing it again, and he’s calling us to share the good news with some of the 3 billion least-reached people around the world. The question is whether or not we’re ready to join him in this work ahead. Join us as we share stories about how God is at work, using EMM to do it again.
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet. As a result of positive feedback from last year, the EMM banquet is being offered three different times again this year! Like every banquet, you’ll have an opportunity to hear some incredible stories of God’s work around the world. You’ll also have an opportunity to partner with us. Your generosity will help us continue to carry out our mission of crossing cultures, engaging the world, and multiplying disciples of Jesus. We hope you can join us at one of these three banquets.
If you have any questions, please contact Krista Martin or call 717-898-2251.
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March EMM banquet | Sarasota
2024-03-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Sarasota Community Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL, 34232, United States

Business leaders' breakfast: generational transition planning
2024-03-12 07:00 - 08:45 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Every business owner eventually starts to contemplate the future and what will become of their hard work. It is never too early to anticipate and plan for a leadership transition.
Come and enjoy a free hearty breakfast, along with input from experienced consultants who routinely help business leaders and owners navigate the dynamics of a generational leadership transition.
This seminar will provide business leaders and owners with:

a thorough understanding of the important family and business dynamics that are critical in facilitating a healthy leadership transition.
perspective that can help demystify the process of an upcoming leadership and/or ownership transition.
practical advice to take the first steps in the transition planning process.

If you attended a previous seminar on this topic, please come again to learn more and hear a first-hand account of a successful transition from two generations of owners of Risser’s Poultry.
Leron Lehman is passionate about learning new things, having an impact on his community, and building strong relationships. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in operations and finance roles with professional service firms and start-ups in the technology and non-profit sectors, including as a practicing CPA. He graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
As a Partner at North Group, Brian Black brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his background in organizational leadership and the practice of law. His focus throughout his career on business succession planning and estate planning has created a unique platform for serving family business owners and leaders as they plan and execute pivotal ownership and leadership transitions.
First-time attendees are very welcome. Now is the time to plan for future leadership. Take the important first step today!
There is limited parking at Hub 450. You are welcome to use nearby street parking on Prince Street, Lemon Street, or James Street, which is limited to 2 hours and generally free or at least until 8:00 a.m. (please check the signs). Parking is also available at the Queen Street Garage (424 N Queen Street). Vouchers are available at the breakfast for those who park at the Queen Street Garage. You will need to get a ticket when you enter the garage, and then you can use the voucher to pay when you exit the garage.

Called: Reignite the call
2024-03-22 18:00 - 2024-03-23 20:00 | The Welcoming Place, 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA, 17501, United States
You felt called, but now what? Join us for a time set aside to revisit and reignite a previous sense of call to missions & ministry.
Is it time to move forward? Do you have a feeling of holy discontent? Come to a time set aside for reflection and discernment as we revisit a sense of call and invite God’s Spirit to fan the embers into flame. During this retreat, sponsored by Eastern Mennonite Missions and LMC we will come together for worship, teaching, reflection, and tools for next steps. Registration fee includes meals and one night of lodging.
Glenn and June Kauffman will serve as the speakers for the event. With their two children, they were missionaries in Hong Kong for 15 years. Upon moving to Laurel, Md., they continued their cross-cultural missionary life by participating in Capital Christian Fellowship (CCF), a congregation of over 25 nationalities. Glenn is a pastor, and June leads the ESL ministry and is active on the worship team. June teaches ESL in a middle school, and Glenn also serves as a bishop in the Washington Baltimore LMC district. In addition, Glenn leads the International Missions Association, which links and forms partnerships with Anabaptist cross-cultural missionary-sending churches and organizations from around the world.
Horeb and Sonya Penya will lead worship. Sonya worked for five years with EMM as an intercessor for youth in mission. Horeb is a middle school teacher in inner-city Lancaster. They have five children ages 3-17 and engage in mission at home and abroad — mostly in ministry trips to South America. Currently, at home, they are serving with Christ the King Community Church in Lancaster and Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church in Baltimore.

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Capatición misional transcultural | Cross-cultural missions training
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-21 | The Welcoming Place, 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA, 17501, United States
De las américas hasta los confines de la tierra/llegar a los menos alcanzados con el evangelio Jesucristo
From the Americas to the ends of the earth/reaching the least-reached with the Gospel
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Business leaders' breakfast: stewarding resources for a greater purpose
2024-09-17 07:00 - 08:45 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Come and enjoy a free hearty breakfast along with input from experienced consultants.
Organizations and businesses in the Lancaster community play a significant role in building strength, health, and well-being within the people and structures that serve our community. We cannot take this for granted. How can we build and strengthen partnerships that develop capacity and hope for making the world a better place?
Come and be inspired by stories from organizations and business leaders who have built unique partnerships that create a sense of purpose beyond financial success. Roger North will lead a panel discussion with leaders who have built these kinds of partnerships. The panel will include:

Andy Dula, President of EG Stoltzfus, Inc.
Lyle Hershey, CEO & Founding Partner of Master’s Wealth Management
Kevin King, Executive Director of Mennonite Disaster Service
Dr. Marvin Lorenzana, President of Eastern Mennonite Missions
Nikki Shingle, Consultant for North Group Consultants

Roger North is founder and CEO of North Group Consultants. In this role, he is primarily responsible for North Group’s cultural commitments, community connections and business development. In addition to those leadership responsibilities, he continues to consult on issues related to organizational health and performance, organizational transition and executive growth/development.
There is limited parking at Hub450. You are welcome to use nearby street parking on Prince Street, Lemon Street, or James Street, which is limited to 2 hours and generally free or at least until 8:00 a.m. (please check the signs). Parking is also available at the Queen Street Garage (424 N Queen Street). Vouchers are available at the breakfast for those who park at the Queen Street Garage. You will need to get a ticket when you enter the garage, and then you can use the voucher to pay when you exit the garage.

November EMM banquet | Lancaster
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” — 1 Corinthians 9:25
Paul wrote to the church in Corinth nearly 2,000 years ago. He encouraged the people to train as if they were athletes. Even today, as followers of Jesus, we run this race, not with the goal of a crown, but so that we might glorify God and lead others to the eternal hope of Jesus.
EMM is passionate about equipping Christians around the world with discipleship, leadership, and cross-cultural training from an Anabaptist perspective. Join us for this special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how God is at work through the ministries of training.
The deadline to register is November 6. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Weaver at jennifer.weaver@emm.org or call 717-898-2251.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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December EMM banquet | Lititz
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Westview Community Room, Landis Homes, 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543, United States
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” — 1 Corinthians 9:25
Paul wrote to the church in Corinth nearly 2,000 years ago. He encouraged the people to train as if they were athletes. Even today, as followers of Jesus, we run this race, not with the goal of a crown, but so that we might glorify God and lead others to the eternal hope of Jesus.
EMM is passionate about equipping Christians around the world with discipleship, leadership, and cross-cultural training from an Anabaptist perspective. Join us for this special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how God is at work through the ministries of training.
The deadline to register is November 25. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Weaver at jennifer.weaver@emm.org or call 717-898-2251.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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February EMM banquet | Sarasota
2025-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Sarasota Community Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL, 34232, United States
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” — 1 Corinthians 9:25
Paul wrote to the church in Corinth nearly 2,000 years ago. He encouraged the people to train as if they were athletes. Even today, as followers of Jesus, we run this race, not with the goal of a crown, but so that we might glorify God and lead others to the eternal hope of Jesus.
EMM is passionate about equipping Christians around the world with discipleship, leadership, and cross-cultural training from an Anabaptist perspective. Join us for this special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how God is at work through the ministries of training.
The deadline to register is February 9. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Weaver at jennifer.weaver@emm.org or call 717-898-2251.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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Business leaders' breakfast: following Jesus as a business leader
2025-03-11 07:00 - 08:45 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Are you a business leader who seeks to intentionally live out your faith in a competitive business environment that sometimes feels at odds with your Christian principles and ethics? Come ready to be encouraged and hear real-life stories from a panel of business leaders about how followers of Jesus can faithfully seek the kingdom of God while achieving success in a competitive economy. A free hot breakfast and nearby parking are provided. Registration required.
The panel includes:

John Drouillard, CEO of Redemption Renovation & Design
Krista Martin, Human Resource Manager/Partner of Oregon Dairy
Roger North, founder and CEO of North Group Consultants
Roger Zimmerman, Executive Vice President of Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc.

There is limited parking at Hub450. You are welcome to use nearby street parking on Prince Street, Lemon Street, or James Street, which is limited to 2 hours and generally free or at least until 8:00 a.m. (please check the signs). Parking is also available at the Queen Street Garage (424 N Queen Street). Vouchers are available at the breakfast for those who park at the Queen Street Garage. You will need to get a ticket when you enter the garage, and then you can use the voucher to pay when you exit the garage.
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Kairos en Español
2025-08-04 08:30 - 2025-08-08 16:30 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
¡Esta es una oportunidad inolvidable donde conocerás más de la pasión de Dios por los pueblos de todo el mundo!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Felixa al 717-330-3129.
Haga clic aquí para registrarse en Kairos

Kairos es una herramienta que Dios está usando para ayudar a transformar la visión del mundo en los creyentes, para que se vean a sí mismos no solamente como seres bendecidos sino para ser de bendición para todos los grupos étnicos del mundo. El curso de Kairos son impartidas por facilitadores en persona.

Kairos se impartirá por 5 días intensivos para entrar en el corazón de Dios por todos los pueblos del mundo y descubrir nuestro papel en ello. Este curso esta disponible gracias a la colaboración entre Simply Mobilizing y RadiXtraining. Este curso será impartido por facilitadores en persona.

Fecha: Del 4 al 8 de agosto, 2025; de 8:30 am al 4:30 pm. Intensivo
Lugar: En Eastern Mennonite Mission (450 North Prince St., Lancaster, PA)

Costo: $125 (Para miembros de las iglesias de LCM el precio es $95)

Business leaders' breakfast: Building eternal impact through your business
2025-09-16 07:00 - 08:45 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Christian business leaders face numerous challenges, including how to effectively reflect their faith in their work while meeting the demands of their company.
It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day pressures and lose sight of the deeper mission we’re called to fulfill. Even for leaders who actively cultivate faith at work, it’s easy to get distracted and drift over time. During this interactive session, Becca Spradlin will share case studies and best practices of Faith Forward businesses that cultivate faith at work, along with cautionary stories of organizations that have drifted from their higher purpose. Participants will walk away with practical next steps to guide how they can define, protect, and champion their company’s higher purpose. Free copies of Spradlin’s book, Lead On Mission. Advance Faith at Work. Avoid Mission Drift. Build a Legacy of Eternal Impact, will be available during the event, courtesy of North Group Consultants. A free hot breakfast and nearby parking are provided. Register by September 12.
Becca Spradlin founded On Mission Advisors to help Christian business and nonprofit leaders define, protect, and champion what matters most while avoiding mission drift. The firm offers services including strategic planning, governance, and team performance enhancement, all aimed at aligning organizations with their core values. With over 15 years of experience in international economic development and leadership roles at HOPE International and MicroRate, Becca specializes in executive facilitation and change management. She holds a master’s degree in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University and is certified in change management and human-centered design. As the author of “Lead On Mission” and coauthor of the “Mission True Workbook,” she has conducted research on faith cultivation in business as a fellow at Seattle Pacific University. Becca resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three daughters.
There is limited parking at Hub 450. You are welcome to use nearby street parking on Prince Street, Lemon Street, or James Street, which is limited to 2 hours and generally free or at least until 8:00 a.m. (please check the signs). Parking is also available at the Queen Street Garage (424 N Queen Street). Vouchers are available at the breakfast for those who park at the Queen Street Garage. You will need to get a ticket when you enter the garage, and then you can use the voucher to pay when you exit the garage.

Called: Taking the Next Step
2025-10-24 19:00 - 2025-10-25 20:30 | The Welcoming Place, 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA, 17501, United States
Come explore God’s direction, timing, and preparation in your personal calling. Leaders will walk alongside each participant to provide resources and identify next steps. During this retreat, sponsored by Eastern Mennonite Missions and LMC we will come together for worship, teaching, reflection, and tools for next steps. Registration fee of $125 includes four meals and one night of lodging. For two people registering together, the cost is $195. Register by September 23rd.

November EMM banquet | Lancaster
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Doubletree Resort by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6, 9–10
When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he began the prayer by proclaiming God’s kingdom on earth. This was not just some lofty future vision, but a powerful declaration of his inauguration as a different kind of king.
EMM is committed to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come, so that all people might know his love. We are certain that prayer is the most critical part of fulfilling this call. You are invited to a special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how you can partner with us in praying for kingdom come. Please register by November 2.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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December EMM banquet | Lititz
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Westview Community Room, Landis Homes, 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543, United States
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6: 9–10
When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he began the prayer by proclaiming God’s kingdom on earth. This was not just some lofty future vision, but a powerful declaration of his inauguration as a different kind of king.
EMM is committed to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come, so that all people might know his love. We are certain that prayer is the most critical part of fulfilling this call. You are invited to a special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how you can partner with us in praying for kingdom come. Register by November 20.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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February EMM banquet | Sarasota
2026-02-18 12:00 - 14:00
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6, 9–10
When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he began the prayer by proclaiming God’s kingdom on earth. This was not just some lofty future vision, but a powerful declaration of his inauguration as a different kind of king.
EMM is committed to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come, so that all people might know his love. We are certain that prayer is the most critical part of fulfilling this call. You are invited to a special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how you can partner with us in praying for kingdom come. Please register by February 15.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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Kairos Course
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-04-23 21:30 | Alive Church, 510 Stevens Rd, Ephrata, 17522, United States
This course is for Christians at any point in their journey with God, guiding each participant into a biblical worldview. It is not strictly a “missions” course but is an opportunity for all God’s people to be transformed and aligned with God’s heart for the nations. It uses a unique combination of facilitated introductions, reading, videos, group discussions, special activities, and prayer for unreached peoples. Kairos is one of several mobilization tools produced by Simply Mobilizing International, based in the Philippines but active in over 100 countries around the world. To learn more about this course view this brochure or watch this video.

Click here to register for the course. This course is also available in Spanish. The registration fee of $125 per person covers materials, refreshments, and lunches on Saturdays. If you are active in an LMC congregation, EMM would like to offer a reduced cost of $95 per person. For questions, please contact Krista Martin.
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Saturday, March 21 8am-3:30pm
Thursday, April 2 6:30-9pm
Thursday, April 9 6:30-9pm
Thursday, April 16 6:30-9pm
Saturday, April 18 8am-4:30 pm
Thursday, April 23 6-9:30 pm

Plan on an additional 2 hours each week for reading and completion of a simple worksheet.

Kairos is offered in the spring and fall.
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