Poetry of and from the heart: cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 brings new perspectives of medicine, healing to Homecoming

Contract, pump, relax, fill. The heart takes blood in, then pumps it back out through the body, with life in each heartbeat. Joseph Gascho notices these patterns in his work ... read more about Poetry of and from the heart: cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 brings new perspectives of medicine, healing to Homecoming

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

Calvin E. Shenk, professor emeritus of religion who taught at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ from 1976-2001, has died. He resided in Harrisonburg, Virginia. His wife Marie passed away in 2010. The ... read more about Emeritus professor Calvin Shenk, who led Bible department and championed cross-cultural program, lived a life of Christian witness

Special issue of Peacebuilder features 12 international peacebuilding institutions led by 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ-linked leaders

How can the peacebuilding philosophy shared and taught at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) become more globally recognized? How can CJP expand its impact in the ... read more about Special issue of Peacebuilder features 12 international peacebuilding institutions led by 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ-linked leaders

Sustainable Food Initiative partners with Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community farm to grow, harvest vegetables

When Tyler Eshleman took the helm of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s sputtering student-led Sustainable Food Initiative (SFI) last year, his goals were modest: to return the weed-choked campus gardens to their ... read more about Sustainable Food Initiative partners with Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community farm to grow, harvest vegetables

Alumni couple shares the love that goes around and comes around with new Fortress of Hope family in Nicaragua

In October, Mitchell and Lauren Yoder left everything they knew for Managua, Nicaragua and the children’s home called Forteleza de Esperanza [Fortress of Hope]. What caused these two Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Alumni couple shares the love that goes around and comes around with new Fortress of Hope family in Nicaragua

After the tragic loss of her grandson, long-time victim advocate reflects on changing roles and restorative justice

When her 20-year-old grandson was murdered, long-time victim advocate Pamela Leonard, MA ’06 (conflict transformation), found herself suddenly in a new role. What she learned has strengthened her zeal for ... read more about After the tragic loss of her grandson, long-time victim advocate reflects on changing roles and restorative justice

Ripple Church pastors find spiritual nourishment at seminary’s Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation

Imagine hearing the call to urban ministry, selling your lovingly renovated suburban farmhouse where you’ve lived for 25 years, and moving into an inner city apartment. Imagine your congregation shape-shifting ... read more about Ripple Church pastors find spiritual nourishment at seminary’s Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation