EES News

Conservation Agriculture: Building Food Secure Communities

Leer en Español In response to the growing challenges of food insecurity and environmental degradation in rural Malawi, the Very Rev. Dan Alinafe Mazimbo envisioned a way to unite evangelism, creation care, and community empowerment. With support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society (EES), Dan launched Conservation Agriculture: Building Food Secure Communities in Nsensa Village, Balaka … Read More »

La Mesa: Building Beloved Community Across Language and Culture

leer en español Rooted in the conviction that every person belongs at God’s table, the Rev. Deacon Lester Mut of the Diocese of Louisiana sought to expand La Mesa, a vibrant bilingual ministry of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge. La Mesa (“The Table”) gathers English- and Spanish-speaking neighbors to learn together, share meals, … Read More »

Native Bees, Native Forests: Evangelism through Environmental Stewardship in Casanare, Colombia

Leer en español In the Orinoquía region of Colombia, where ecological degradation has taken a heavy toll on native forests and pollinators, the Rev. Martín Velandia Mendivelso launched a bold and faith-rooted evangelism initiative through beekeeping and native reforestation. With support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Martín’s project—“Semillero de Abejas” (Bee Nursery)—focused on rescuing and … Read More »

Restoring Hope: Chaplaincy for Incarcerated Youth in Burundi

Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s rooted in justice, compassion, and the healing power of relationship? For the Rev. Bernard Nduwayo, it means launching a chaplaincy initiative in a juvenile detention center in Rumonge, Burundi—an effort that brings the Church into direct ministry with some of the nation’s most vulnerable youth. … Read More »

¿Qué es un episcopal?: Formación y liderazgo en español (What is an Episcopalian? Formation and Leadership in Spanish)

Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s shaped by linguistic hospitality, cultural affirmation, and shared leadership? For longtime Latino Ministry leader Luisa Bonillas, it looks like ¿Qué es un episcopal?—a Spanish-language formation series designed to equip lay leaders in the Episcopal Church with theological understanding, liturgical knowledge, and a deep sense of … Read More »

Emissaries of Renewal: A Podcast

Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s grounded in vulnerability, justice, and deep listening? For seminarians Christina Cernansky and Denise Dollinger, it means creating Emissaries of Renewal—a podcast that models ethical evangelism as invitation, not imposition. Launched with support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Emissaries of Renewal is a 12-episode podcast that … Read More »

Training for Peacebuilders and Reconciliation

Leer en español In the Lake Rukwa basin of Tanzania, where growing tension between pastoralist and farming communities has erupted into deadly conflict, The Rev. Benjamin Nyamweru saw a call to evangelism. With support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Benjamin organized a multi-day peacebuilding training in Mtowisa Ward, uniting local government leaders, farmers, herders, and … Read More »

Following the Way: dialogue across religious traditions about the four primary spheres of life

Leer en Español With a heart for spiritual seekers—especially young adults who identify as “spiritual but not religious”—the Rev. Richard Nelson created Following The Way, a six-part video and workbook resource designed to foster deeper discipleship, interfaith awareness, and spiritual reflection. Drawing on two decades of ministry and formation work, Nelson’s project explores the Great … Read More »

Proclaiming the Good News: Kerigma for the Beloved Children of the Kingdom

Leer en Español In the vulnerable community of Malambo, Atlántico, Colombia, José Silva Pérez and his team at Santa María del Monte Carmelo Parish have been working tirelessly to transform lives through their project, Kerigma for the Beloved Children of the Kingdom. Focused on evangelism and holistic development, this initiative provides spiritual, emotional, and educational … Read More »