{"id":538,"date":"2019-04-29T10:57:29","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T08:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vm-int.de\/?page_id=538"},"modified":"2025-11-27T02:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:57:12","slug":"vmfokus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vm-international.de\/en\/vmfokus\/","title":{"rendered":"VM-Fokus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VM-FOKUS<\/h1>\n

News from around the world<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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Current issues of our magazine VM Fokus available for download and browsing.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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VM FOKUS 1\/2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

Future for Children<\/strong><\/p>\n

We dedicate this new issue of VM Fokus to the future of children. Jesus makes it unmistakably clear how much children are valued in God\u2019s eyes.<\/strong>, by choosing Himself, as God\u2019s Son, the path of humble beginnings and coming into the world as a baby.<\/p>\n

The stories of Samaroo and Santosh<\/strong> From India, they show us what a great gift a sponsorship is and how it can sustainably change the lives of individual children and their families.<\/p>\n

Beyond the sponsorship projects<\/strong>, many of our intercultural staff (IKM) around the world are involved in children\u2019s lives in various ways. From \u201cGrowing with a Friend\u201d in Portugal to hunger relief in the Philippines, tent evangelism in South Africa, children\u2019s homes in North and South America, and educational and development projects in Uganda and elsewhere, it\u2019s all included.<\/p>\n

We also report on the leadership change at the \u201cColombian-German Foundation Aktion Barmherzigkeit\u201d in Colombia.
\nA look back at our VM Retreat 2025, along with some brief news from around the world, is also included.<\/p>\n

But take a look at this new issue yourselves and let it take you on a journey of giving children a future\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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VM FOKUS 3\/2025<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sent for Today \u2013 Between Mission and Adaptation<\/strong><\/p>\n

This new issue of VM Fokus also focuses on the winds of change. In its lead article\u2026 Bj\u00f6rn L\u00fctke raises the question in his article of whether the wind of change leads us to build walls or windmills.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his foreword, Mission Director Reinhard Leistner describes how both the BFP and VM-International have changed. He gives a glimpse of how VMI builds windmills.
\nOur intercultural staff (IKM) report on how they experience the winds of change in their ministries and how they respond to them. One thing is clear: the mission is still as relevant as ever!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We also bid farewell to Marie Berger, who has returned to Germany after 18 years in her field of service. At the same time, we are pleased to\u2026* two new staff members<\/strong> welcome to the global VM family.<\/p>\n

Two other highlights of this issue are the Interview with Magnus H\u00f6nke<\/strong> from the mission team of Credo Church and the Report on VMF and VMI<\/strong> on the back page.<\/p>\n

But take a look for yourself at the amazing new issue with truly great articles\u2026<\/p>\n

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VM FOKUS 2\/2025<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mission \u2013 Same Calling, New Perspectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this new issue, we explore how mission work has changed. Mission in times of globalization and digitalization brings new challenges and opportunities.
\nOur Deputy Mission Director, Fred Lenhart, raises some intriguing questions in his foreword: \u201cHow can we convey the greatest message of all time in a way that is still contemporary and relevant to life in a rapidly changing world?<\/strong> And what role do fake news, AI, social media, and much more play in today\u2019s world?\u201d<\/p>\n

In the feature article, \u2026 shares Reinhard Leistner<\/strong> \u2026his thoughts and observations on the topic \u201cMission in the New Era.\u201d It becomes clear that God\u2019s commission to make disciples of all nations remains unchanged, no matter how the world evolves.
\nOur intercultural staff (IKM) worldwide report<\/strong>, how their ministries have changed and how they perceive and carry out the role of a missionary in the digital age.<\/p>\n

As special highlights, you will find the warm invitation to our first free VM webinar<\/strong>. <\/strong>On 10.04.2025<\/strong> will Martin K\u00f6rber on the topic \u201cIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence\u201d<\/strong> and will give a presentation.
\nThe next \u201eMeet and Greet a Missionary\u201c<\/strong> featuring input from Gernot Elsner and small group sessions with our IKM,<\/strong> is just around the corner. 01.07.2025<\/strong> treffen wir uns online auf Zoom.
\nFor better planning, we kindly ask that you register in advance for the events:
\nVM Webinar<\/a>
\nMeet and Greet a Missionary<\/a><\/p>\n

Here you can find more information about the events and the great articles\u2026<\/p>\n

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VM FOKUS 1\/2025<\/span><\/h2>\n

#darumMission
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In der letzten Ausgaben vom VM-Fokus haben verschiedene Pastoren berichtet, why mission is still highly relevant and so important today,<\/strong> and how they practice, support, and promote mission in their congregations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this issue, we also focus on the exciting question, whether Jesus\u2019 words, \u201cAs the Father has sent me, so I send you\u2026\u201d (John 20:21), still apply to us today in the 21st century.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The feature article focuses on Siegfried Bongartz <\/strong>taking us on a quest to uncover the biblical evidence.
\nFollowing this, our intercultural staff (IKM) worldwide answer the question of the meaningfulness of mission.<\/strong> We read about how we can support persecuted Christians, how the lives of individuals can bring change across international borders, and how many seemingly small gestures can provide significant help.<\/p>\n

Also, a look back at our annual, highly valuable VM Retreat with VM Inspiration Sunday<\/strong> can be read. In June 2025,<\/strong> we will be in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg\u2014perhaps even in your church!<\/strong><\/p>\n

But see for yourself<\/p>\n

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