Dr. Lonnie Yoder, associate dean and professor of pastoral care and counseling, talks about the qualities of a good pastor and the qualities of a calling congregation. ... read more about Lonnie Yoder
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Dorothy Jean Weaver
Dr. Dorothy Jean Weaver, professor of New Testament, says that pastors need to know the scriptures and know the power of God. ... read more about Dorothy Jean Weaver
David Evans
Dr. David Evans, assistant professor of history, mission, interfaith and intercultural studies, discusses what congregations need in a pastor today. We need some fundamentalists when it comes to “Love your ... read more about David Evans
Michael A. King
Dr. Michael A. King, vice president and seminary dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, talks about the qualities of a good pastor. How does the person relate to the role? How ... read more about Michael A. King
Joni Sancken
Dr. Joni S. Sancken, assistant professor of preaching and practical theology, discusses what makes a good pastor and what kinds of congregation are good at calling leaders. ... read more about Joni Sancken
Peacecolleges.com addresses need for information on where to study peace, with justice
For years it has been easy to find law schools and nursing schools in North America, but not so easy to locate schools specializing in the study of conflict and ... read more about Peacecolleges.com addresses need for information on where to study peace, with justice
JMU鈥檚 Gandhi Center honors Howard Zehr and Vida Huber
Six years after conferring its first award for 鈥済lobal nonviolence鈥� work on Desmond Tutu, followed by a second award in 2009 to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the Mahatma Gandhi Center ... read more about JMU鈥檚 Gandhi Center honors Howard Zehr and Vida Huber
糖心Vlog achieves record enrollment
Enrollment increased this fall by 8 percent over the previous fall at 糖心Vlog, counting all students enrolled in for-credit coursework. The numbers rose from 1,519 to 1,640, a ... read more about 糖心Vlog achieves record enrollment
CJP director argues against bombing Syria, in Richmond newspaper op-ed
In June I returned from living in Jordan, where I spent six years as regional director for an international humanitarian organization. I had significant contacts with some of the hundreds ... read more about CJP director argues against bombing Syria, in Richmond newspaper op-ed
Seminary alum ministers to soldiers in Afghanistan and other Army posts
John Jacobs Jr., the only chaplain in his U.S. Army battalion, stood on a blood-soaked plywood board as he conducted a worship service for soldiers at a tiny combat outpost ... read more about Seminary alum ministers to soldiers in Afghanistan and other Army posts