Comments on: Emeritus professor Calvin Shenk, who led Bible department and championed cross-cultural program, lived a life of Christian witness

By: Hailu Cherenet Biru

Hailu Cherenet Biru — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:00:41 +0000

In reply to Grum Ketema. I first met Calvin while the church was forced to go underground. Although his influence in the lives of my colleagues began way before I met him. When we met each other, he saw the potential for me to be educator. He coached me and walked with me in my graduate study. Calvin loved to invest in me. He was instrumental in bringing me to EMS. He was a long time friend of MK College. We worked together while I was dean. He was my mentor, colleague and fellow pilgrim. His soft communications and wise counsel were unique. His tears spoke volumes. He ministered Christ's love to me and leaders of MKC in several circumstances. He is one of those leaders whom I take to be a leader by example. Thank you for the life well lived. Hailu Cherenet

By: Grum Ketema

Grum Ketema — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:49:35 +0000

I first met Calvin Shenk as a student at the Bible Academy in Ethiopia. It was many years after his tour as a teacher at the school. Then I worked with him several years on the board of MKC college. I thank God for people like Calvin and all the missionaries who came to Ethiopia to bring the good news to our land and our people. I am a living witness to the faithful service of these people. Those of us who have come to know the Lord through the ministry of Meserete Kristos Church will not forget these missionaries.

By: Doris A Shenk Mohler

Doris A Shenk Mohler — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:33:03 +0000

Calvin Shenk was my older brother, I’ll miss him dearly, but I know he is now in Jesus’ arms.

By: Mark Keller

Mark Keller — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 01:46:07 +0000

We had an Easter Sunrise together in POKHARA.

By: Lynn (Eastman) Diener

Lynn (Eastman) Diener — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:32:13 +0000

He was my favorite professor at 91��Ƶ. He helped me see missions in a new light and I am forever grateful. My love and prayers for his family and community.