Students present first doctoral dissertations at AMBS
AMBS marked two historic days on Jan. 29 and March 4: the first two public presentations of professional doctoral dissertations in the new DMin program.
Church leaders explore “Resistance, Resilience, Rest” at annual conference
What do resistance, resilience and rest look like for Anabaptists at a time like this? That was the focus of Pastors & Leaders 2026, held Feb. 23–26 at AMBS. The conference drew around 190 in-person and 15 online participants from across the U.S. and Canada.
Mennonite Scholars and Friends: Call for papers
The deadline for the 2026 Mennonite Scholars and Friends call for papers on “Mennonites, Activism and Political Engagement” is Friday, April 10.
Institute of Mennonite Studies: 2025 Published Books and Journals
Check out the latest offerings from the Institute of Mennonite Studies (IMS), AMBS’s research agency! These resources were released in 2025.
Reflections on the Potawatomi Trail of Death pilgrimage
Alaina Dobkowski, MDiv, Co-Instructor of the Trail of Death Pilgrimage course, shares about how the experience of the pilgrimage has shaped her. The course will be offered again May 11–21.
Sawatzky begins as Director of the AMBS Church Leadership Center
Joseph C.L. Sawatzky, PhD, of Goshen, Indiana, has been named Director of the Church Leadership Center, effective Feb. 2.
Six students complete Journey Missional Leadership Development Program
In 2025, six participants completed AMBS’s Journey program. They represent congregations of Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Church Uganda and Life Church Uganda.
Koehler promoted to Director of Marketing and Communications
Morgan N. Koehler of Freeman, South Dakota, began as Director of Marketing and Communications on Jan. 19. She has been serving AMBS as Digital Marketing Manager since 2023.
Troyer concludes role with AMBS Marketing and Communications
Melissa Troyer of Middlebury, Indiana, ended her role as Director of Marketing and Communications on Dec. 19 after 10 years of service.
Masyawong joins AMBS as Development Associate for Canada
Yoel Trakoon Masyawong, MA, of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, began Feb. 1 as half-time Development Associate for Canada. He will work remotely from Kitchener.