Young seminary graduates typically seek pastoral positions in large suburban or urban congregations, but Brett Klingenberg craved something else. He grew up on a farm, loved farming and wanted to ... read more about Pastor’s farm work connects him with his rural congregants
Just in time for Christmas gift-giving, a book titled Integrating the New Science of Love and a Spirituality of Peace: Becoming Human Again has been published by Cascade Books. It ... read more about Faith-grounded book on the science of love hits market in time for Christmas
EMU’s MA in counseling program combines academic excellence with the inner work counselors need to be self aware and effective. CACREP accredited. Located in Harrisonburg, Va., in the beautiful Shenandoah ... read more about MA in counseling program at EMU
Over $6.5 million of the $7 million needed in gifts and pledges to renovate the Suter Science Center is now in place. The Campaign for the Suter Science Center will ... read more about EMU nearing completion of Science Campaign; join the final push
On a Sunday morning in an upstairs classroom at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, a group of people gather in a circle around a table. Though the setup isn’t immediately indicative of ... read more about Discovering ‘dynamic, changing, moving’ God when gathered ’round The Table
“Don’t know much about history . . . don’t know much biology . . .” The late Sam Cooke may not have made such a declaration in his song, “Wonderful ... read more about Alum Myron Blosser awarded as top biology teacher in Virginia
Veterans Day 2013 was remembered at Eastern Mennonite University with 242 dog tags hung from a tree along a well-traveled footpath near the center of campus. Two graduate students, Michael ... read more about Veterans’ suicides remembered by EMU students, faculty and staff
Immigration, racism, sexuality, biblical authority, and politics are just a few of the issues that threaten to tear churches apart. How do churches and leaders find their way through these ... read more about School for Leadership Training to focus on navigating touchy issues via discernment
Soon, a picture of the Rev. Beth Jarrett’s smiling face will be added to the collection of portraits hanging at Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren, but it will be ... read more about EMS alum named first female pastor of local church
Aaron M. Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., was chosen by Virginia Mennonite Missions’ (VMM) 15-member Board of Directors as their next president at the October 18-19 meeting. Kauffman has extensive local ... read more about EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions