Beware of seduction by accumulation. That was one of the money issues explored by Walter Brueggemann, a world-renowned Old Testament scholar, in talks to as many as 700 people gathered ... read more about Accumulation Seduces Christians
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Luce Foundation Awards Grant To EMU’s Interfaith Work
A grant of $355,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation will spur the expansion of interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding and humanitarian service at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) over the next three years. ... read more about Luce Foundation Awards Grant To EMU’s Interfaith Work
Explore the Bible via Sailing in the Mediterranean
Professor of mission Linford Stutzman will lead a cross-cultural program via boat around the eastern Mediterranean in May 2012. The group will explore Athens, Ephesus, Corinth and many other sites ... read more about Explore the Bible via Sailing in the Mediterranean
Preach Better at a Discounted Rate
Eastern Mennonite Seminary is offering an advanced preaching class during the spring semester at a special rate. Pastors and lay leaders will be able to take the class for $460, ... read more about Preach Better at a Discounted Rate
Gambian bishop to speak on working in his Muslim country
S. Tilewa Johnson, PhD, will speak on being a Christian leader in a predominately Muslim country 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, in university chapel as part of International Education Week. In ... read more about Gambian bishop to speak on working in his Muslim country
Economy, Stewardship Focus of School for Leadership Training
Everence Financial and Eastern Mennonite to cosponsor upcoming event Spaces are filling up fast for this year’s School for Leadership Training (SLT) January 16-18, 2012 at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Plenary ... read more about Economy, Stewardship Focus of School for Leadership Training
Record Incoming Class Boosts Fall Enrollment
Incoming students cast their vote for Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in record numbers as an influx of 234 new faces marks a third straight year of increased total enrollment. Total ... read more about Record Incoming Class Boosts Fall Enrollment
Help Offered for Church Conflicts
Leaders of churches that sometimes experience turmoil and disagreements—all church leaders, basically—can benefit from a weekend course at Eastern Mennonite University this fall. The course combines teachings from EMU’s conflict ... read more about Help Offered for Church Conflicts
Seminary Students Age 23 to 65
What do schoolteachers, pastors, missionaries, retirees, recent college grads and nurses have in common? They are all started classes at Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) the week of Aug 29. When ... read more about Seminary Students Age 23 to 65
EMS Grad Appointed Mission Organization President
SALUNGA, Pa. – Nelson Okanya, a 2003 Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) graduate, has been appointed as the next President of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), beginning October 1, 2011. In a ... read more about EMS Grad Appointed Mission Organization President