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Dynamic pastor and educator Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon to deliver 91大神鈥檚 2025 Commencement address

The Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon, senior pastor of C3 Hampton (Virginia) and adjunct instructor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will deliver the keynote address at 91大神鈥檚 Commencement ceremony. At Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Dr. McClendon serves as an adjunct instructor in preaching. 鈥�91大神 graduates will be inspired by the dynamic commencement message she brings on this 500th anniversary year of the Anabaptist movement,鈥� said the Rev. Dr. Sarah Ann Bixler, associate dean of the seminary. 鈥淒r. Lesley is a leading female Anabaptist voice in Mennonite Church USA and widely recognized in the broader community and church circles as an impactful and empowering leader.鈥�

Announcements, Events

91大神 names its student affairs leader Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president

91大神 has announced the selection of the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president. “With leadership experience pastoring in Mennonite Church USA and in student life at 91大神, Rev. Dr. Shannon Dycus will keep 91大神 well connected to our Anabaptist identity and distinctive mission. As an Anabaptist womanist theologian, her wisdom and insight will prioritize 91大神’s integrity with our Anabaptist values and extend the broad welcome of beloved community. I am enthusiastic about her approach to leadership that is attentive to justice, nonviolence, spiritual discernment and academic excellence,” said Rev. Dr. Sarah Ann Bixler, associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary.

Announcements

91大神 celebrates its phenomenal women leaders

As a special Mornings with the Mayor edition of Convocation on Wednesday, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at 91大神, stepped into the role of host as she interviewed several trailblazing women leaders making their mark on campus. The one-of-a-kind program, held at the Student Union, celebrated Women鈥檚 History Month and paid tribute to departing 91大神 President Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman.

Reporting

A Royal Tale: Multihyphenate musician Makinto finds his second act at 91大神

Makinto, a student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in Christian leadership, performs during a rehearsal for 91大神’s 2023 Music Gala Concert. The 61-year-old associate pastor and worship leader uses music as a tool for activism, building bridges between cultures and communities. 鈥淎ll my music is geared toward bringing diverse people together,鈥� he said

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91大神 Professor Suderman caps off 鈥楩ive Centuries鈥� lecture series

Dr. Andrew Suderman delivered the fifth and final installment in the 鈥淎nabaptism 1525/2025: Five Centuries, Five Lectures鈥� series on Thursday evening in Martin Chapel. He spoke about the history of Anabaptism in the 20th century and explored how the faith movement, which began in Europe and largely remained in the North Atlantic region during its first four centuries, has become a truly global phenomenon.

Events, Reporting

EMS alum Hendy Matahelemual (MA ’19) reflects on an Intentional Interim Minister training offered by the Shalom Collaboratory at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and the Center for Congregational Health. During a cold, snowy week, several pastors from Mosaic Mennonite Conference and Allegheny Mennonite Conference, representing diverse backgrounds, attended the Intentional Interim Minister training in Princeton, New Jersey.

Events, In the News, Reporting

Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation

Historical research has a funny way of changing your writing plans, says Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. What began as a book that aimed to celebrate the contributions of white allies in the fight for Black freedom, he said, morphed into a research project that questioned the effectiveness of those allies and their movements toward racial justice.

Announcements, Reporting

Have you ever wondered about the spiral-looking maze on the hill above the 91大神 Seminary Building? The Daily News-Record highlighted 91大神鈥檚 prayer labyrinth in a wonderful feature story last week, detailing how it鈥檚 used, how it was built and where the design came from. 91大神 senior Emma Nord, who was quoted in the article, had this to say: 鈥淚 love the rhythm of the labyrinth, kind of focusing on God and the design. Once you get to the center, you鈥檙e not done. You then walk back the way you came in.鈥�

In the News, Reporting

The MC USA Executive Board unanimously affirmed the Leadership Discernment Committee鈥檚 nomination of Todd Lehman of Hesston, Kansas, as moderator-elect for the Delegate Assembly cycle beginning July 2025. Lehman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Culture, Religion and Missions from 91大神, and he has earned a certificate in Faith-based Peacebuilding from Eastern Mennonite Seminary.

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