The creation of identity is a dynamic process," writes Professor Andrew Suderman, who teaches theology, peace and mission at聽91大神. He also serves as secretary of聽Mennonite World Conference鈥檚 Peace Commission. Andrew and his wife, Karen, served with Mennonite Church Canada as coordinators of the Anabaptist Network in South Africa from 2009 to 2016.
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Ash Wednesday services lead 91大神 community into Lent
Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday were marked by services at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and 91大神 this week. Martin Chapel hosted a Lectio Divina service focused on 鈥渓iving waters鈥� ... read more about Ash Wednesday services lead 91大神 community into Lent
Impersonation brings to life Menno Simons and his 鈥榮oul struggle鈥�
If the Catholic-priest-turned-Anabaptist-radical Menno Simons were on a speaking tour, you鈥檇 expect him to make a stop at his namesake university. But he died in 1561, and so when Simons ... read more about Impersonation brings to life Menno Simons and his 鈥榮oul struggle鈥�
Former 91大神 board member will be MC USA’s next executive director
Glen Guyton has been announced as the new executive director of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA), according to a press release issued by the organization. He will begin a three-year ... read more about Former 91大神 board member will be MC USA’s next executive director
91大神 awarded record-breaking total of more than $3.3 million in grants in 2017
In 2017, 91大神 was awarded grants in excess of $3.3 million, including more than $2.2 million in federal funding. The grants support the health and wellbeing of local ... read more about 91大神 awarded record-breaking total of more than $3.3 million in grants in 2017
Seminary conference gives space to brokenness, ‘kintsugi clergy’ and ministry in a polarized society
The Reverend Meredith McNabb is director of the United Methodist Church Virginia Conference鈥檚 Center for Clergy Excellence, and she isn鈥檛 afraid to poke a little fun at the grandiose-ness of ... read more about Seminary conference gives space to brokenness, ‘kintsugi clergy’ and ministry in a polarized society
Rev. Risher urges MLK celebration attendees to ‘stay woke through this revolution’
In 1967, Sharon Washington Risher heard The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak in Charleston, South Carolina. Then a little girl, she remembers being summoned with a phone call ... read more about Rev. Risher urges MLK celebration attendees to ‘stay woke through this revolution’
‘Trust in the Lord in your long journey’: Dedicated commuter students make weekly trek for seminary classes
David Gaylor commutes 320 miles round-trip to Eastern Mennonite Seminary each week, traveling from the south-central town of Martinsville and staying Tuesday and Wednesday night. In his second year of ... read more about ‘Trust in the Lord in your long journey’: Dedicated commuter students make weekly trek for seminary classes
Editor’s picks and top reads of 2017
January brings the traditional聽review of聽the most-read news stories of 2017, many of which echoed themes of broader national interest. Our 91大神 News site is one of the most-visited on the ... read more about Editor’s picks and top reads of 2017
EMS awarded nearly $1 million grant by Lilly Endowment to support pastors, build 鈥榯hriving ministries鈥� program
Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) has received a five-year grant of $999,900 from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of a national initiative to help clergy working in congregations thrive in their ... read more about EMS awarded nearly $1 million grant by Lilly Endowment to support pastors, build 鈥榯hriving ministries鈥� program