Brian Gumm
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Brian Gumm in the news:
Alum Connects MDiv and Conflict Transformation Graduate Studies
Distance Learning Tech Analyst
“As a disciple of Jesus and a follower of The Way, my mission is to be faithful to the call of service in Christ’s church. In that vocation I seek to be a humble and peaceful witness to the Christian faith in a watching world longing for healing and redemption.”
Brian is a recent graduate of EMU’s Seminary (MDiv ’12) and Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (MA ’11), where he studied for four years while living in Harrisonburg with his family. Recently transitioned back to his home state of Iowa, Brian continues in his role as Distance Learning Technology Analyst for EMU, and blogs about his work at the Ed-Tech at EMU blog.
Brian is also a licensed minister in the Church of the Brethren and blogs regularly at Restorative Theology.
- M.Div, Eastern Mennonite Seminary (2012)
- M.A., Conflict Transformation, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (2011)
- B.A.(cum laude), English, Simpson College (2007)
- A.A., Computer Information Systems, Washburn University (2000)
- Radical Biblical and Cultural Hermeneutics; Young Brethren Scholars Symposium, Bridgewater College, Feb. 2011
- ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ to Restorative Justice as a ‘Mennonite Thing’; Student Learning and Global Justice Conference, hosted by the International Justice Mission and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Vienna, VA, April 2011
- “Christian Peace and Development – Just what, exactly are we called to change?”; Faith & International Development Conference, Calvin College, Feb. 2011
- “Restorative justice in our life as Church”; Massanetta Springs Bible Conference, Aug. 2010
- Seminary intern, The Table (Mennonite), Harrisonburg, VA (2009-10)
- Associate interim pastor, Ankeny Church of the Brethren, Ankeny, IA (2007)
- Volunteer, Iowa Dept. of Correctional Services (2006-08)
- Worship music leader, Ankeny Presbyterian Church, Ankeny, IA (2005-08)
- Scholarly Achievement Award for excellence in Theological Studies with a focus on Peacebuilding – Eastern Mennonite Seminary, April, 2012
- John Horsch Mennonite History Research Contest, 2010 – Third place for Brethren Beliefs and Practices: A Theological Notebook
- Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award, 2008
- Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honors Society, 2008
- Licensed Minister, Church of the Brethren
- “Intro to Conflict Transformation,” Meserete Kristos College, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, July 2011