Charles Conklin
@charlesconklin.com
Mennonite Computer Scientist who God took on a long journey to become a Nonprofit Administrator. Interested in peacebuilding, holistic development, just economics, the global church, and technologies that uplift people - not commoditize them.
The act of sharing a bowl of ice cream became an example of trust and true hospitality. In a world of individual portions and space, our Korean Anabaptist friends invited their guests into a deeper experience of community — welcoming one another as family. https://ow.ly/WwwQ50YRhPW
Nearly 300 People from more than a dozen countries carried each other’s burdens figuratively and literally at Mennonite World Conference’s ninth annual Renewal event March 14 in Lumban, Philippines.
Sharing burdens joyfully | Anabaptist World
Nearly 300 People from more than a dozen countries carried each other’s burdens figuratively and literally at Mennonite World Conference’s ninth annual Renewal event March 14 in Lumban, Philippines.
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February 2026 team photo. At that time MCC Cambodia & Myanmar had 33 team members of 14 nationalities from 4 continents representing 10 Anabaptist national conferences (not counting children).
Thulani Conrad Lewis Moore, 71, a longtime antiracism educator and organizer who played key roles in the Damascus Road and Roots of Justice training programs, died Feb. 17. He lived in Tucker, Ga., with his wife and young daughter.
Oppression educator pursued justice | Anabaptist World
Thulani Conrad Lewis Moore, 71, a longtime antiracism educator and organizer who played key roles in the Damascus Road and Roots of Justice training programs, died Feb. 17. He lived in Tucker, Ga., wi...
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Dr. SeongHan Kim, Mennonite Central Committee Representative to Northeast Asia, sharing about the history of Christianity in Korea during Asia regional meetings in Jeju.
ល្បែងវាយក្អម (Smash the Pot) at our Khmer New Year celebration. Happy 2570 everyone!
In a country like Myanmar, where Christians are often persecuted, living out one’s faith and engaging in ministry can be extremely dangerous. The risk of imprisonment or even death is real. So why do we Mennonites continue to share a message of nonviolence? canadianmennonite.org/a-letter-fro...
A Letter from Myanmar – Canadian Mennonite Magazine
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Collaboration between Mennonites in Taiwan and Myanmar
Last year we visited the Fellowship of Mennonite Churches in Taiwan to thank them for their generous donation to MCC’s earthquake response in Myanmar. While there we visited the Mennonite Christian…
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My son fanning the fire of a charcoal burner pot while grilling chicken for dinner. Instead of charcoal we were burning coconut waste briquettes - a more environmentally friendly alternative that also burns longer and more steadily.
Mennonite World Conference’s 2028 global assembly will be in Tanzania. The Executive Committee announced March 19 it had accepted an invitation from the member churches of that country.
MWC assembly shifts to Tanzania | Anabaptist World
Mennonite World Conference’s 2028 global assembly will be in Tanzania. The Executive Committee announced March 19 it had accepted an invitation from the member churches of that country.
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My daughter saying hello to the grandmom of one of our YAMEN alumi while at the local market.
There’s a framework that sometimes creeps into conversations about Mennonite Church USA — one that treats the denomination like a membership association.
We're not an association. We're co-laborers. | Anabaptist World
There’s a framework that sometimes creeps into conversations about Mennonite Church USA — one that treats the denomination like a membership association. Pay your dues, get your benefits and opt out i...
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I feel honored that Anabaptist Disabilities Network has reposted my article on Disability, Safeguarding, and Inclusion in Cambodia. www.facebook.com/AnabaptistDi...
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In this latest edition of the Opening Doors Blog, Charles Conklin shares about his experience working on safeguarding and inclusion of people with disabilities in Cambodia during his time with...
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Wonderful to see the Mennonite Christian Hospital from Hualien, Taiwan meeting with Pastor Amos Chin from the Mennonite Bible Missionary Church in Myanmar to discuss medical missions and peace work.
During a 1955 lecture noted linguist J.R.R. Tolkien, better known today as the author of Lord of the Rings, claimed that ‘cellar door’ was more beautiful sounding than ‘sky’ or ‘beautiful’. ...but what does that have to do with the Khmer word for morality? www.charlesconklin.com/4cambodia/20...
Cellar Door and Morality
During a 1955 lecture noted linguist J. R. R. Tolkien, better known today as the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, claimed that ‘cellar door’ was more beautiful sounding than …
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One of Sony Pray’s cows grazes on a harvested rice field by a rice field that’s recently been fertilized with compost partially made from cow dung. We could call this the real circle of life? But I don’t think Disney will be making a musical about it. www.charlesconklin.com/4cambodia/20...
Song Pray’s Compost – a messy creative process
Last month we took a team from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank out to visit our Agricultural and Livelihoods project with long term MCC partner Organization To Develop Our Villages. We spent two days …
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Once I fixed my gaze upon the brave and innocent. Now I was drawn to the thief-catcher.
My virtue, their villainy? | Anabaptist World
I converted to Christianity and received baptism in the Mennonite church in Japan on May 14, 1989. Arriving at Goshen College three months later, I felt euphoric. I was suddenly surrounded by all thin...
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MCC Cambodia is #recruiting for a Climate Solutions Partner Advisor. This position supports local partners in introducing, strengthening, & expanding climate solutions. mccglobal.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/fRec... Please share with anyone in your networks who may be interested/qualified.
In August we hosted an explorative trip from MCC India and MCC Bangladesh to our Peaceful Education program. This learning tour promoted the mutual exchange of knowledge and shared our approach to localizing MCC's Peace Club curriculum to the Asian context. www.charlesconklin.com/4cambodia/20...
Peace Club Explorative Visit Learning Tour
In August 2025, MCC India and MCC Bangladesh made an explorative visit to MCC Cambodia’s Peaceful Education in Rural Primary Schools program in Prey Veng province. This learning tour was inte…
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Oscar Suárez, MCC Cambodia, and Sin Putheary, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia, at Day 2 of #IVCO2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. So many great connections and learnings.
ECPAT presenting on the distinction between volunteering and voluntourism at #IVCO2025, outlining the Child Protection and Safeguarding dangers. The session acknowledges that voluntourism isn't going to stop and offers practical guidelines on how voluntourism could be made better through regulation.
So good to hear Sujin Cha from KOICA talk about the structural barriers to international volunteering faced by people with disabilities at #IVCO2025.
The session on "Supporting Volunteers to Access Their Work - Responding to limits on Visas and Work Permits, and other Barriers" is about to begin at #IVCO2025. One of the timely and pressing challenges facing international volunteerism - important to come together to share and collaborate.
Singing "In Jesus Christ We Are One Family" during the 2025-2026 SALT/YAMEN Host Family gathering at Phnom Penh Mennonite Church.
The "Volunteering in challenging environments - Lived experiences from the field" session at #IVCO2025. Fantastic to hear directly from current and recent international volunteers.
MCC Cambodia International Seek Facilitator, Oscar Suarez, shares about MCC's exchange programs as part of a panel discussion on the International Exchange of Volunteers between Civil Society Organisations at #IVCO2025.
Registration yesterday at the 2025 Conference of International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (#IVCO2025) in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
#IVCO2025 has officially commenced with Dr Bianca Fadel from @northumbriauni.bsky.social setting the scene - Respect, Kindness, Hope. Welcome to our speakers, delegates & new Bluesky community. #ForumStandards #VolunteeringInDevelopment #Volunteering
🌿 Do we claim nonviolence, nonresistance, active resistance or something else? Register by Aug. 20 to save $50. https://loom.ly/i4m3Ki4 #peace #justice #nonviolence #theology #seminary #shortcourse
