Parables – everyday stories that invite us to confront our worldview, sense of self and God, without providing easy answers. Campus Ministries and the Pastoral Assistants launch a focus on the parables of Jesus for the campus community. Parables is the campus ministry theme for the year.
“Authenticity Without Arrogance: A Call to Barefoot Discipleship” – Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Cherry
Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Cherry speaks in Chapel Gathering in the Seminary, reflecting on Mark 10:17-27. Stephen Cherry is an Anglican priest who is Director of Ministerial Development and Parish Support for Durham diocese and a Residentiary Canon and Chapter Member of Durham Cathedral. He has degrees in Theology and Psychology, and a PhD on....
Summer Cross-culturals – Spain and Lithuania
Hear brief reflections from the summer cross-cultural groups to Spain and Lithuania.
“Working the Soil” – Loren Swartzendruber
President Swartzendruber addresses the campus community drawing from Matthew 13:1-9 This service concludes with a time of sending for the cross-cultural seminar group departing for SE Balkans: Bulgaria, Greece & Turkey.
“Recognizing Jesus when Phone Booths Vanish” –Dr. Michael King
Seminary Dean, Dr. Michael King, opens the EMS fall semester with his convocation address, “Recognizing Jesus when Phone Booths Vanish.” King writes: When I saw a PBS video on seminaries posted under a heading that asked if what we teach is repairing phone booths, that caught my attention. Maybe because I turn 60 next month, I remember....
Orientation “Service of Worship and Blessing”
Vice-President for Enrollment, Dr. Luke Hartman, delivers the Sermon during the orientation weekend Sunday morning worship.
2014 Matriculation Ceremony
New students and parents are welcomed by President Swartzendruber and faculty. The official transition begins.
“Storytelling” — Faculty/Staff Conference
During the 2014 Faculty/Staff Fall Conference, several EMU Faculty and Staff share stories about serving/leading: Linda Gnagey Ann Hershberger Jason Lewkowicz Lynn Veurink Dee Weikle
Faculty/Staff Conference – John Stahl-Wert: “To Serve and Lead”
John Stahl-Wert continues to engage the theme of “Serve and Lead” in this year’s Faculty/Staff Conference. The theme is derived from a line of the the Eastern Mennonite University mission statement. Dr. John Stahl-Wert (EMU ’81)is an entrepreneur, CEO, and Leadership Mentor. John founded a number of initiatives in the Pittsburgh area, including Serving Ventures and Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service....
Faculty/Staff Conference – John Stahl-Wert: “A Global Context”
In this opening session of the annual Fall Faculty/Staff Conference, we welcomed John Stahl-Wert to engage the theme of “Serve and Lead.” The theme is derived from a line of the the Eastern Mennonite University mission statement. Dr. John Stahl-Wert (EMU ’81)is an entrepreneur, CEO, and Leadership Mentor. John founded a number of initiatives in the Pittsburgh area,....