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Seminary graduates commissioned to ‘grow into God’s mission in a new time and place’

April 30, 2017Last updated May 1, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Thirteen graduates of Eastern Mennonite Seminary received blessings, degrees and certificates during Saturday’s seminary commencement. They were also accompanied by the observation, offered by associate dean Nancy Heisey, that “today

Following retirement announcement, interim leadership changes planned for Eastern Mennonite Seminary and graduate school

March 28, 2017Last updated March 29, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University announces several changes in leadership to Eastern Mennonite Seminary and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies beginning July 1, 2017. These changes come with the March

The welcoming sign ‘a message at the heart of Mennonite theology’

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Convocation reminds seminary community that baptism is the beginning of ‘Spirit-filled’ discipleship

January 16, 2017Last updated January 16, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

In her sermon to mark the start of the spring semester Jan. 10, Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) Associate Dean Nancy Heisey asked the audience to recall the deeply personal experience

Scholars from Harrisonburg and Lancaster campuses attend ‘Women Doing Theology’ conference

December 1, 2016Last updated December 7, 2016 by Randi B. Hagi and Lauren Jefferson

In a photo taken outside the Women Doing Theology Conference last month, Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) Lancaster student Karyn Nancarvis flexes her muscles and grins. Nancarvis attended the conference in Leesburg,

Latest ACRS publication features Mennonite and Brethren authors on the theme of service

October 10, 2016Last updated October 20, 2016 by Walt Wiltschek

Service takes center stage in the latest collection of memoir from the Anabaptist Center for Religion and Society (ACRS) at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Titled “Re-Envisioning Service: The Geography of

With the ageless theme of finding hope in times of fear, seminary convocation opens new academic year

September 2, 2016Last updated September 2, 2016 by Laura Lehman

With natural and man-made disasters on the collective minds of many students and faculty, Eastern Mennonite Seminary dean Michael King provided some assurance in his opening convocation address. “Will we

Seminary associate dean Nancy Heisey heads into new leadership role with creativity and conviction

August 8, 2016Last updated March 28, 2017 by Walt Wiltschek

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

Farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and wife Pat highlights leadership during 13 years of service

June 28, 2016Last updated July 12, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

University and college “presidents have to know about fundraising, enrollment, board governance, community and connection,” said Jennifer Braaten at Friday’s farewell celebration for President Loren Swartzendruber and his wife, Pat.

Eastern Mennonite University announces structural leadership changes

June 24, 2016Last updated March 28, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University President’s Cabinet, with the support of the Board of Trustees, announces a new organizational structure. These changes, which focus on enrollment and graduate studies, including Eastern Mennonite

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