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Church leaders explore past, present and future of Anabaptism on 500th anniversary of faith tradition

Annette Brill Bergstresser on February 26, 2025

Published: February 26, 2025

Pastors & Leaders 2025 — held Feb. 17–20 at AMBS — drew a capacity crowd of 200 in-person participants, as well as 24 online participants.

Seminary thanks Tapia Rubio, welcomes Miller in expanded role

Annette Brill Bergstresser on February 26, 2025

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Luis Tapia Rubio, MDiv, MPhil, PhD candidate, will conclude his time as Director of Practical Leadership Training on Feb. 28; Grant Miller, MDiv, AMBS Development Associate, will add the half-time role to his portfolio.

Cramer concludes role as Institute of Mennonite Studies Managing Editor

Annette Brill Bergstresser on February 12, 2025

Published: February 12, 2025

David C. Cramer, PhD, ended his time as Managing Editor of IMS on Jan. 31 after more than six years of service. He’ll continue to serve AMBS as a Core Adjunct Faculty member and short course instructor.

Hands-on learning forges new skills

Annette Brill Bergstresser on January 23, 2025

Published: January 23, 2025

Graduate students Abenezer Dejene, Sue Short (MDiv 2024) and Stephen Lowe reflect on their internship experiences.

Church leaders’ conference to focus on “Anabaptism at 500: Looking Back, Living Forward”

Annette Brill Bergstresser on January 16, 2025

Published: January 16, 2025

Participants at Pastors & Leaders 2025 will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Anabaptist faith during the Feb. 17–20 conference at AMBS.

Thank you to our board members!

Annette Brill Bergstresser on January 9, 2025

Published: January 9, 2025

The AMBS Board of Directors includes representatives from the seminary’s sponsoring denominations, Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA, as well as from other AMBS constituencies.

Cross-cultural experiences shape faculty members’ teaching

Annette Brill Bergstresser on January 8, 2025

Published: January 8, 2025

With 18 countries represented in AMBS’s learning community, both students and faculty members can grow through collaborative cross-cultural learning processes. Here, four faculty members share about cross-cultural experiences that have shaped how they prepare leaders for ministry and service across the world.

Anabaptist seminary and Tolson Center to collaborate on MLK Jr. Day event

Annette Brill Bergstresser on January 7, 2025

Published: January 7, 2025

“Art for a Change! A Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day” will be held Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 1:30–4:30 p.m. ET, at the Tolson Center at 1320 Benham Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana.