Mustard Seed International

Mustard Seed International (MSI) is an interdenominational, Christian organization that empowers the next generation and establishes thriving communities through a holistic model of transformative Christian Education.[1] It was established in Formosa (now Taiwan) by Lillian Dickson following World War II.[2] After the war, Dickson and her husband returned to Formosa to further establish their ministry. Subsequently, Lillian took a more active role in the ministry work that would one day be known as "The Mustard Seed" and later Mustard Seed International.[3] In the 60s, the organization supported clinics worldwide and assisted in establishing public health interventions.[4] MSI has been relevant to tens of thousands of people in over sixty years.[4] Initially, the organization includes partnerships and initiatives in India, Africa, and Eastern Europe, now it focuses the programs only in Indonesia.

Mustard Seed International
FounderLillian Dickson
Founded atFormosa
Websitemustardseed.org

References
  1. "Mustard Seed International "About Us"".
  2. Jender, Lee (2014). "From Wife to Missionary: Lillian Dickson's Medical Missions in Post-War Taiwan". Journal of Cultural Interaction in East Asia. 5: 67–95. doi:10.1515/jciea-2014-050105. hdl:10112/10509. S2CID 235233472.
  3. Deans, Billy (2010). "She Planted A Seed". Horizons: The Magazine for Presbyterian Women: 14–16.
  4. Cheng, Lien-min (1965). "A Short History of the Presbyterian Church Among the Mountain Tribes in Taiwan" (PDF).
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