ABOUT MENNONITE YOUR WAY

Mennonite Your Way revives an old Anabaptist tradition by organizing a hospitality network so travelers can share fellowship and travel more economically. The Mennonite Your Way Directory lists Mennonites, Brethren and other Christians of like spirit who offer space to travelers on a "for donation basis". Orders for the Directory and Host listings can now be submitted on this WebSite, or by mail, phone, or e-mail. MYW host information is distributed in the printed directory and the online edition. To work, Mennonite Your Way needs hosts who share hospitality and travelers seeking fellowship, all in a spirit of Christian courtesy.

What is the difference between the "online" and the "printed" editions?

Beginning with Directory 12, you may choose either the traditional printed Directory or the secure, password-protected online version. The online version gives you a secure MYW password that will give you access to our host information for the individual US states, Canadian provinces, and our international countries. The Directory can be accessed from an internet connected computer, normally from anywhere in the world at any time using your secure online MYW password. The online version will also automatically include updates of all new hosts through 2014. Those who order the printed edition will continue to receive updates for selected areas by email requests to myw@mywdirectory.com

Do you have to be a Mennonite to participate?

Although many who participate in Mennonite Your Way are Mennonites, or from other Anabaptist fellowships, all like minded Christians agreeing with this plan are welcome to be hosts or travelers using the Directory.

Can I register as a host now?

You can register as a host family now online, by clicking on "Register as a Host", above left or by mail. If you register as a host you will be included immediately in the Directory 12 database and you WILL BE INCLUDED in our email update hotline, myw@mywdirectory.com, for travelers seeking hosts in your area, and by all using their secure online edition password.

Just click on “Register as a Host” to complete your host order form and return it to us online, or by mail, along with your donation. It’s just that easy to become a host family with Mennonnite Your Way!

Those using the online edition will automatically receive the new hosts added through 2014. Those using the printed edition, can request email updates for specific locations.

How do we travel more economically and share Christian fellowship at the same time?

As Mennonites, Brethern, or other Christians of like spirit, Mennonite Your Way hosts offer overnight accommodations in their homes in over 60 countries around the world. These are provided to travelers on a “for a donation” basis. Hosts offer what they have in kindness and guests receive what is offered to them with appreciation. Further, most travelers find they save more than the suggested donation for the Directory in just one or two overnight stays when compared with commercial lodging.

The accommodations are provided by hosts when it is convenient for them to do so. The Directory lists if hosts have extra bed space, floor space for sleeping bags or space for a camper or tent. Some also offer breakfast if it is convenient for them to do so. Hosts are not expected to provide rides, guide services, meals, or other services unless they wish. Also, hosts are not obligated to take all who contact them. They are free to say, “not at this time”, if it is not convenient for them to receive guests at the times requested and may ask for references such as the traveler’s pastor. The normal length of stay is one or two nights.

What is the suggested donation for staying with a host?

All travelers are requested to leave a donation for their hosts and, if possible, a “hostess gift” such as a jar of jam or family photo or other practical item from their home area. Some hosts list their suggested donation with their listing, otherwise, the suggested donation for a night’s lodging in Canada and the US is $10.00 per adult and $2.00 per child, or the rough equivalent in other countries. If breakfast is provided an additional $2.00 per person is suggested.

Travelers are responsible to make arrangements directly with the hosts by contacting them by email, phone, or postal mail. Normally those traveling contact their host a week or two in advance to see if the visit is convenient. However, if there is a special need, many hosts are willing to consider guests on “short notice”, 12 hours or more. These hosts are noted in the Directory listings by the letters “SN”. Any special needs by hosts or guests should be discussed and agreed to by all before arrangements are confirmed. Expected arrival times, phone numbers, and the hosts’ time zone and directions are shared as well. Travelers and hosts are asked to call if there is any change in plans.

Mennonite Your Way, as an organization, accepts no responsibility for this transaction, nor endorses either host or guest. In all relationships let love and generosity flourish.

The current Mennonite Your Way Directory includes about 1900 hosts families in over 60 countries. Mennonite Your Way welcomes new hosts and guests who share our spirit, from all nations, to participate.

Click here to become a host or here to order a directory.