Dr. David Evans, assistant professor of history, mission, interfaith and intercultural studies, discusses what congregations need in a pastor today. We need some fundamentalists when it comes to “Love your ... read more about David Evans
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Michael A. King
Dr. Michael A. King, vice president and seminary dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, talks about the qualities of a good pastor. How does the person relate to the role? How ... read more about Michael A. King
Joni Sancken
Dr. Joni S. Sancken, assistant professor of preaching and practical theology, discusses what makes a good pastor and what kinds of congregation are good at calling leaders. ... read more about Joni Sancken
Peacecolleges.com addresses need for information on where to study peace, with justice
For years it has been easy to find law schools and nursing schools in North America, but not so easy to locate schools specializing in the study of conflict and ... read more about Peacecolleges.com addresses need for information on where to study peace, with justice
JMU’s Gandhi Center honors Howard Zehr and Vida Huber
Six years after conferring its first award for “global nonviolence” work on Desmond Tutu, followed by a second award in 2009 to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the Mahatma Gandhi Center ... read more about JMU’s Gandhi Center honors Howard Zehr and Vida Huber
EMU achieves record enrollment
Enrollment increased this fall by 8 percent over the previous fall at Eastern Mennonite University, counting all students enrolled in for-credit coursework. The numbers rose from 1,519 to 1,640, a ... read more about EMU achieves record enrollment
CJP director argues against bombing Syria, in Richmond newspaper op-ed
In June I returned from living in Jordan, where I spent six years as regional director for an international humanitarian organization. I had significant contacts with some of the hundreds ... read more about CJP director argues against bombing Syria, in Richmond newspaper op-ed
Seminary alum ministers to soldiers in Afghanistan and other Army posts
John Jacobs Jr., the only chaplain in his U.S. Army battalion, stood on a blood-soaked plywood board as he conducted a worship service for soldiers at a tiny combat outpost ... read more about Seminary alum ministers to soldiers in Afghanistan and other Army posts
People of all types are welcome, indeed belong, at EMU’s table, say university leaders at convocation 2013
In their kick-off convocation remarks for the 2013-14 school year, the top leaders of Eastern Mennonite University stressed the importance of embracing each other within the EMU community, appreciating the ... read more about People of all types are welcome, indeed belong, at EMU’s table, say university leaders at convocation 2013
CJP grad addresses tens of thousands at MLK anniversary march in D.C., decrying U.S.-fostered violence
Speaking to tens of thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Saturday (08/24/13), EMU grad Michael Shank cited Martin Luther King Jr.’s abhorrence of U.S.-sponsored violence around ... read more about CJP grad addresses tens of thousands at MLK anniversary march in D.C., decrying U.S.-fostered violence