leer en español In the heart of New York City, Julia J. DeLashmutt and The Rev. Dr. Michael W. DeLashmutt have discovered an unexpected place for evangelism: around a pottery table, with hands covered in clay. Their project, Crafting Belief: Ceramics and the Art of Spiritual Formation, began with a vision for a ceramics studio … Read More »
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Evangelism through Kitchen Gardening and Basket Weaving: Caring for Marginalized Elderly Women, Orphans, and Vulnerable Children in Lela Village, Kenya
leer en español In Lela Village in western Kenya, Beatrice Atieno Osumba launched an innovative evangelism project rooted in a simple conviction: sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ means caring for the whole person—spiritually, socially, and materially. Osumba’s project, Evangelism through Kitchen Gardening and Basket Weaving, brought together marginalized elderly women, orphans, vulnerable children, … Read More »
A Piece of Ground: Reimagining Evangelism Through Space, Justice, and Storytelling
leer en español In the spring of 2026, The Rev. Kelly Ramer Moody brought together communities in Tennessee and Washington State for a series of film screenings and theological conversations centered on the South African documentary A Piece of Ground. Through this project, Moody invited participants to explore how faith, justice, memory, and physical space … Read More »
Embracing “Young Tongues” in the Church: A Faith-Based Initiative to Empower Ghanaian Anglican Youth
leer en español In the Anglican Diocese of Asante Mampong in Ghana, The Rev. Christian B. Owusu launched a faith-based initiative designed to amplify the voices of young people within the Church and strengthen relationships across generations. His project, Embracing “Young Tongues” in the Church, sought to create spaces where adolescents and young adults could … Read More »
Why We Tell the Story: Intergenerational Evangelism in Northwest Brooklyn
Leer en español Drawing from his ministry at Saint Paul’s Carroll Street and Christ Church Cobble Hill—two distinct Episcopal parishes located just blocks apart—Durango Jenkins designed a project to strengthen intergenerational evangelism by helping communities articulate and share the Christian story. Working in neighborhoods marked by deep curiosity, dense residential life, and a wide diversity … Read More »
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 »
Wonderfully Made Dance Camp for IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
leer en español With a deep commitment to accessible ministry and inclusive evangelism, Melody Dillon launched the first-ever Wonderfully Made Dance Camp for IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) in Williamsburg, Virginia. Inspired by her passion for dance and her extensive experience working with children of all abilities, Dillon created a free, multi-day summer camp where … 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 »