EMM's mission statement: Christ's transforming love compels us to cross cultures, engage the world, and make disciples of Jesus.
Their original outreach took the form of local Sunday school classes and community service projects, but the group also carried a strong global vision.
In 1988, work expanded to include the Middle East, and in recent decades EMM has continued to experience growth in missionary sending among its international partner church network.
EMM's mission vision was initially financially supported by several dozen Mennonite churches in Lancaster County and the surrounding areas.
Thirty-four church groups have formed or developed through the ministries of EMM, and these now comprise over 450,000 baptized members.