Mennonite Early Childhood Network
The mission of the Mennonite Early Childhood Network (MECN) is to assist in developing the whole child spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively within a framework that reflects an Anabaptist interpretation* of the Christian faith by providing information and resources for parents and educators of all children, birth through kindergarten. Revised April 25, 2013
* "Jesus is the center of our faith, Christ-centered community is the center of our life, and reconciliation is the center of our work."
Palmer Becker. August 5, 2005
* "Jesus is the center of our faith, Christ-centered community is the center of our life, and reconciliation is the center of our work."
Palmer Becker. August 5, 2005
Contributors to Building Faith
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Daniel Yoder and Talashia Keim Yoder are Pastors of Christian Formation at College Mennonite Church in Goshen, IN. Talashia also is the theater director for Bethany Christian High School. They are also the parents of two boys, ages 7 and 10. In their church work and in their home, they are passionate about finding ways to help children build faith in ways that engage all their senses and can provide a foundation as they grow. Talashia provides content and Daniel provides tech support. Both are graduates of Hesston College and Tabor College. Daniel earned a Certificate of Theological Studies from and Talashia is a current student at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.
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Tami Keim directed the Early Childhood Program at Hesston College for 32 years. She has deep respect for children’s spirituality and ability to help the rest of us learn about God. Tami is the webmaster, assures that activities and topics are developmentally appropriate, and provides some more academic ideas for the “Explore it” section. Tami is a graduate of Hesston College, Central Michigan University, and Kansas State University.
