Madalyn, Media Coordinator, Author at Rosedale International

North America

July 21, 2025

Twenty Rides: One Mission

The year was 2006. The network's annual conference was scheduled to take place in Plain City, Ohio, and Merlin Miller of Middlebury, Indiana, had recently taken up biking. "I thought, Rosedale's not that far away. Maybe I should bike…

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REACH

November 4, 2024

REACH: For the Sake of the Kingdom

On August 31, the Rosedale International Center (RIC) in Columbus, OH, sprang to life as twelve young adults poured into the building with their families in tow. These young people—representing six states and three countries, different backgrounds,…

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Africa Asia

June 3, 2024

Stepping Out: Chloe and Nila

She didn't know it at the time, but a short mission trip to Panama would land Chloe in East Africa within the year. "It was a five-week trip to help refugees coming in from Venezuela," she explains.…

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Asia

February 6, 2024

Toward South Asia

Rosedale International (RI) is excited to introduce Roger and Susie, our newest workers on the field. In partnership with another mission organization, the couple has committed to serve in South Asia, and recently arrived in their new…

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News

December 4, 2023

“Sign Me Up!”

Rosedale International (RI) is excited to introduce the newest member of our team—Jared, Director of Short-Term Programs. Jared spent fourteen years in leadership at Sharon Mennonite Church in Plain City, Ohio. These years of pastoral care solidified…

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RBG

November 27, 2023

“The Thread That Follows Through”

In the summer of 2015, a school bus stuffed with young fruit trees made its way down a Nicaraguan highway. By the end of the day, these saplings had been gifted to local families, planted, and prayed…

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North America

September 3, 2023

Only The Beginning

This summer, 240 youth and leaders from ten different groups converged on the Rosedale International Center (RIC). They came to spend a week completing Rosedale International (RI)'s City Challenge program. For a total of five weeks in…

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Africa

August 4, 2023

New Life to the Desert

The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.... They will see the glory of…

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North America

July 7, 2023

Isaac & Brittany: Saying Goodbye

Recently, Rosedale International (RI) said farewell to Isaac, Director of Short-Term Programs (STP), and Brittany, Executive Assistant. The pair, who married in October of 2020, conclude their time at RI with a combined decade of service between…

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Mediterranean

June 7, 2023

“I’m Going to Say Yes”

As early as first grade, Hazel knew that she was called to be a missionary. She "read all the books," and wanted to join the long line of believers who had worked overseas. But her faith community…

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News

April 3, 2023

To Be a Light: A Worker Update

The following excerpts were collected and edited from a variety of recent worker newsletters. In some cases, names and locations have been omitted or changed for security. Eugene & Katrina, Workers in the Mediterranean As we sat…

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Mediterranean

February 3, 2023

This Next Step

Elisa, Norah, Brian, Noelia, & Mikaela In the midst of tradition and cultural Catholicism in the 1970s, a group of young Spaniards began to search for something new as they felt the Holy Spirit call them to…

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REACH

December 6, 2022

God is Moving: REACH 2022

REACH 2022 & Short-Term Programs Staff On the evening of November 18, 2022, eleven REACHers gathered together with their close friends, family, and some Rosedale International (RI) staff at Rosedale Bible College. During a time of celebration…

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News

October 3, 2022

Departures & Arrivals

As summer turns to fall, God continues to call workers to the spiritual harvest. Rosedale International (RI) is excited to introduce Esperanza and Courtney, two new workers who recently departed for their locations overseas. Some names and…

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Mediterranean

September 2, 2022

“Take What I Give You and Follow Me”

When David and Emily first entered the Rosedale International Center (RIC) as young REACHers, they didn't know that this small step would open the door to a life of service. But God has a way of taking…

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REACH

May 4, 2022

30 Years of REACH

In 1992, the Annual Report for Rosedale International (then Rosedale Mennonite Missions) stated, "This year marked the beginning of the pilot REACH program, based in Rosedale and Cincinnati. Twelve young people completed three months of intensive discipleship…

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News

March 18, 2022

Introducing Elsa, Hospitality Assistant and Prayer Intern

Rosedale International’s 2022 Interns are a group of young adults who will spend the year living and working at the Rosedale International Center (RIC). They will deepen their relationships with God and others, undergo discipleship training and…

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News

March 17, 2022

Introducing Jared, Facilities Assistant

Rosedale International’s 2022 Interns are a group of young adults who will spend the year living and working at the Rosedale International Center (RIC). They will deepen their relationships with God and others, undergo discipleship and outreach,…

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News

March 16, 2022

Introducing Destiny, Community Outreach Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

Rosedale International’s 2022 Interns are a group of young adults who will spend the year living and working at the Rosedale International Center (RIC). They will deepen their relationships with God and others, undergo discipleship training and…

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March 15, 2022

Introducing Joe, Hospitality Assistant and Prayer Intern

Rosedale International’s 2022 Interns are a group of young adults who will spend the year living and working at the Rosedale International Center (RIC). They will deepen their relationships with God and others, undergo discipleship training and…

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