HADDIS
Mutuality
Faith
Mission
The past couple of years have been far from easy. After celebrating the launch of my book A Just Mission at the end of 2022, I was brimming with excitement to dive into the next phase: ....
Meet Mekdes Haddis
Mekdes Haddis is a sought after African Missional thought leader whose voice is challenging the Church to undo its “missions as usual” ethos.
She founded The Mutuality Lab in 2024 to help churches, non-profits, and faith driven entrepreneurs move beyond transactional missions toward transformative partnerships rooted in mutuality, reciprocity, and shared learning. Mekdes has been married to Ermias since 2012 and they have two beautiful children, Natania and Noah. Her first book, A Just Mission is available wherever books are sold.
"'Wounds from a friend can be trusted,' and Mekdes Abebe Haddis gives a direct yet loving rebuke to the Western approach to global missions. With clarity and conviction, this book helps readers see beyond biases and blind spots to embrace a mission that elevates and humanizes all people. Haddis calls for relationship and reciprocity, mutuality and mutual respect, and a move away from saviorism to better reflect the Savior. In this book you will discover the beauty of a justice-seeking, gospel-advancing global church."
Peter Greer
President and CEO of HOPE International,
author of The Gift of Disillusionment
MIKE KELSEY
When Mekdes talks, I listen. When she writes, I read. It’s that simple. Her cross cultural experience, biblical wisdom, and personal godliness make her a much needed voice in the body of Christ. I’m thankful that the broader Church now has the opportunity to learn from her like I have!
Lead Pastor of Preaching & Culture at McLean Bible Church