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Discovering ‘dynamic, changing, moving’ God when gathered ’round The Table

November 13, 2013Last updated December 5, 2013 by Sarah Stacy

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

School for Leadership Training to focus on navigating touchy issues via discernment

November 6, 2013Last updated September 22, 2014 by Laura Lehman Amstutz

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

EMS alum named first female pastor of local church

October 21, 2013Last updated November 12, 2013 by Candace Sipos

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

EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions

October 21, 2013Last updated November 5, 2013 by Jon Trotter

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

Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post

October 10, 2013Last updated October 31, 2013 by Joanna Shenk

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

Lonnie Yoder

October 2, 2013 by admin

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.

Dorothy Jean Weaver

October 2, 2013 by admin

Dr. Dorothy Jean Weaver, professor of New Testament, says that pastors need to know the scriptures and know the power of God.

David Evans

October 2, 2013 by admin

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

Michael A. King

October 2, 2013 by admin

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

Joni Sancken

October 2, 2013 by admin

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.

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