SALUNGA, Pa. – Nelson Okanya, a 2003 Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) graduate, has been appointed as the next President of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), beginning October 1, 2011. In a press release EMM said, “Okanya brings a unique blend of experiences – including theological education, pastoral leadership, and cross-cultural missions – ...More
After his first year as Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Harrisonburg, Va., vice-president and seminary dean, Michael A. King reflects on success, failure and goals for the next year. ...More
Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Lancaster is now offering the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program in Pennsylvania. CPE offers reflective professional training for pastoral care and chaplaincy work. Eastern Mennonite Seminary has entered into agreements with Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa.; Phi ...More
HARRISONBURG, Va. – When Paul Fike Stutzman began writing his master’s thesis at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, he soon realized he had more material than the 80-120 page project required. After a year of writing, his 237-page thesis was turned in, but Stutzman still had more to write. The result: a 294-page book titled, “Recoverin ...More
When George R. Brunk III joined the Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty in 1974, little did he imagine that three short years later he would be named dean. But, in 1977, he was appointed dean of EMS and held that position for 22 years, until 1999 “My title those first two years was acting dean,” said Brunk. “That title was appropriate, since I had no prior experie ...More
Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) graduates Carl and Becky Van Stavern have spent the last three years juggling seminary and eight churches. Carl had five United Methodist congregations and Becky had three. Becky also finished her undergraduate degree online from Bluefield State College during that time. They drove three hours to EMS from their home in W ...More
Eastern Mennonite Seminary will hold its 62st annual commencement service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 30 in Lehman Auditorium on the EMU campus. George R. Brunk III, dean emeritus and professor emeritus of New Testament at Eastern Mennonite Seminary will give the commencement address on the theme “Anointed for Ministry.& ...More
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Eastern Mennonite Seminary is making it easier for commuter and part-time students to take seminary courses. How? By changing course schedules so that more classes meet just one day a week. Twelve of the 23 courses offered this fall will be offered once a week or on the weekend to make it easier for students ...More
HARRISONBURG, Va. – When Crystal Gosnell saw an email from Eastern Mennonite Seminary advertising an online course called “Cross-cultural Discipleship,” she knew she needed to take it. Gosnell cares for newborn infants and runs the education program in an orphanage in Nigeria. She is also a seminary student. Gosnel ...More
Eastern Mennonite Seminary is creating more interdisciplinary study options in collaboration with other graduate programs at Eastern Mennonite University. “EMS collaboration with other graduate programs places seminary learning in the thick of the cross-disciplinary studies neede ...More
