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
Graduate programs
EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
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
Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post
Rachel Springer Gerber, a 2005 Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alum, was named as the new half-time denominational minister for youth and young adults by Mennonite Church USA. She begins this ... read more about Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post
Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
The admissions department at Eastern Mennonite University will be led by Jason Good, PhD, beginning Oct. 7. Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental ... read more about Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
More than 100 members of the Virginia Mediation Network (VMN), the state’s largest professional association for mediators and mediation scholars, gathered on campus for a September 28-29 conference co-hosted by ... read more about Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
Lonnie Yoder
Dr. Lonnie Yoder, associate dean and professor of pastoral care and counseling, talks about the qualities of a good pastor and the qualities of a calling congregation. ... read more about Lonnie Yoder
Dorothy Jean Weaver
Dr. Dorothy Jean Weaver, professor of New Testament, says that pastors need to know the scriptures and know the power of God. ... read more about Dorothy Jean Weaver
David Evans
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
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