Stephen Kriss is associate director of pastoral studies at EMU Lancaster's seminary. He lives in Philadelphia. ... read more about Ministry Inquiry Program began the road to ministry for Mennonite pastor Stephen Kriss from Mennonite World Review
Undergraduate programs
SGA co-president Elisabeth Wilder, blogging in The Mennonite, urges support of college students
SGA co-president Elisabeth Wilder, blogging in The Mennonite, talks about the tensions in college students' lives. ... read more about SGA co-president Elisabeth Wilder, blogging in The Mennonite, urges support of college students from The Mennonite
October celebration will mark 40 years of service and learning at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Best friends through their college years at Eastern Mennonite University, Joel Daly and Bess Steury spent the fall semester of 2002 at Washington Community Scholars’ Center in Washington D.C. Joel ... read more about October celebration will mark 40 years of service and learning at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Nursing students volunteer with alumnus-founded nonprofit Midwives for Haiti
In January 2015, Eastern Mennonite University nursing professor Ann Schaeffer volunteered with Midwives for Haiti. The nonprofit organization, founded by alumnus Nadene Brunk, trains Haitian women in midwifery. By the ... read more about Nursing students volunteer with alumnus-founded nonprofit Midwives for Haiti
Mathematics and computer science double major David Hooley ’15 teaches in Kenya
David Hooley, from First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, Ohio, knew education was important, but not until he taught in Kenya did he really see the impact of his work. He ... read more about Mathematics and computer science double major David Hooley ’15 teaches in Kenya
Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary provides the basis for National Geographic Channel episode
An American military pilot and the Serbian officer who ordered him shot down are featured in a 2012 documentary by new VACA professor Zeljko Mirkovic. Their story appears on the National Geographic Channel. ... read more about Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary provides the basis for National Geographic Channel episode from National Geographic Channel
A catalyst for stewardship, Ray Martin helps EMU and partners to launch the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Holding his 19-month-old grandson, Ray Martin told the audience gathered at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Thursday afternoon why he had made a generous donation to study and combat the issues ... read more about A catalyst for stewardship, Ray Martin helps EMU and partners to launch the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Kirsten Moore’s new coworking space, The Hub, wins Virginia Main Street Best Business award
“The people, the people, the people,” says Katherine Harrison, when asked why she rents office space from The Hub Coworking in Harrisonburg. If anyone is aware of how the right ... read more about Kirsten Moore’s new coworking space, The Hub, wins Virginia Main Street Best Business award
Students contemplate ministry in summer internships with congregations in New Mexico and Pennsylvania
Adrienne Derstine spent a gap year in New Mexico after high school, so when it came time to select a location for her Ministry Inquiry Program (MIP) placement, the decision ... read more about Students contemplate ministry in summer internships with congregations in New Mexico and Pennsylvania
Seminary associate dean Nancy Heisey heads into new leadership role with creativity and conviction
Lonnie Yoder and Nancy Heisey have a shared problem—a good problem. Both love teaching, but they are also gifted at administration and seeing the big picture. At Eastern Mennonite Seminary ... read more about Seminary associate dean Nancy Heisey heads into new leadership role with creativity and conviction