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Rethinking Missions and Justice with Mekdes Haddis
In this episode Tara Zimmer sits down with Mekdes Haddis to talk about living a life of Justiceand how the American Church can expand our mindset when it comes to missions involvement.
Mekdes Haddis is a sought-after Millennial African Missional thought leader whose voice ischallenging the Church to undo its “missions as usual” ethos. Her work is a clarion call to redefine missions from charity giving to disciple making and justice seeking.
In 2020 Mekdes created an online community “Just Missions” with the purpose of helpingmissionaries, receivers of missionaries and ministry leaders engage with one another on an open platform and discuss the harmful effects of western missions.
The group birthed her book A Just Mission: Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality. Italso gave westerners the chance to hear from the receivers of missions without the financial power dynamic that typically robs them from openly discussing the truth. Her hope is that these conversations will lead to a wholesome method of supporting and equipping local churches and their leaders without the focus being on the one who is sent but rather the ones God wants them to reach.
In 2024 she launched "The Mutuality Lab" a restorative and sustainable way to beon mission.
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Connect with Mekdes
IG: @MekdesHaddis
Website: MekdesHaddis.com
The Mutuality Lab
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Connect with Tara
IG: @TaraCZimmer
Facebook.com/taraczimmer
tarazimmer.com
Sign up forTara’s email newsletter and receive a 5 day devotional HERE
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Other topicscovered in this episode:
Immigration andthe Church, Justice, Travel, Missions, Race Relations, and more
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Tara is a writer, speaker, pastor,chronic over-thinker, and podcast host. She has served in vocational ministryfor over 15 years, specializing in leading change, building solid foundationsin new ministries, and developing leaders. In her current role as thecommunications director for the Assemblies of God office for her district, shebrings encouragement and inspiration, rallying churches and leaders toward a10-year strategic initiative for revival.
Tara is a storyteller and leader whoseimpact extends beyond traditional pastoral ministry. As the host of the podcast"Let's Talk About Why," she delves into the why behind differentaspects of life – decisions, books, careers, and more. She seeks to encouragelisteners as they continue to grow and define and refine all of their whys inlife, from setting goals, to understanding theological perspectives, andeverything in between.
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By Tara ZimmerIn this episode Tara Zimmer sits down with Mekdes Haddis to talk about living a life of Justiceand how the American Church can expand our mindset when it comes to missions involvement.
Mekdes Haddis is a sought-after Millennial African Missional thought leader whose voice ischallenging the Church to undo its “missions as usual” ethos. Her work is a clarion call to redefine missions from charity giving to disciple making and justice seeking.
In 2020 Mekdes created an online community “Just Missions” with the purpose of helpingmissionaries, receivers of missionaries and ministry leaders engage with one another on an open platform and discuss the harmful effects of western missions.
The group birthed her book A Just Mission: Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality. Italso gave westerners the chance to hear from the receivers of missions without the financial power dynamic that typically robs them from openly discussing the truth. Her hope is that these conversations will lead to a wholesome method of supporting and equipping local churches and their leaders without the focus being on the one who is sent but rather the ones God wants them to reach.
In 2024 she launched "The Mutuality Lab" a restorative and sustainable way to beon mission.
. . . . . . .
Thank you to our partners:
Aloha! My favorite clean ingredient protein bars
Visit aloha.com/letstalkaboutwhy
For 20% offyour first order use code letstalkaboutwhy.
Active Skin Repair – My go to product for everything from sunburn, to acne, to blisters, and more.
Visit https://shop.bldgactive.com/TARA-ZIMMER
For 10% offyour first order use code TARA-ZIMMER
. . . . . . .
Connect with Mekdes
IG: @MekdesHaddis
Website: MekdesHaddis.com
The Mutuality Lab
. . . . . . .
Connect with Tara
IG: @TaraCZimmer
Facebook.com/taraczimmer
tarazimmer.com
Sign up forTara’s email newsletter and receive a 5 day devotional HERE
. . . . . . .
Other topicscovered in this episode:
Immigration andthe Church, Justice, Travel, Missions, Race Relations, and more
. . . . . . .
Tara is a writer, speaker, pastor,chronic over-thinker, and podcast host. She has served in vocational ministryfor over 15 years, specializing in leading change, building solid foundationsin new ministries, and developing leaders. In her current role as thecommunications director for the Assemblies of God office for her district, shebrings encouragement and inspiration, rallying churches and leaders toward a10-year strategic initiative for revival.
Tara is a storyteller and leader whoseimpact extends beyond traditional pastoral ministry. As the host of the podcast"Let's Talk About Why," she delves into the why behind differentaspects of life – decisions, books, careers, and more. She seeks to encouragelisteners as they continue to grow and define and refine all of their whys inlife, from setting goals, to understanding theological perspectives, andeverything in between.