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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 10h

🎉 “Our historic enrollment growth bears witness to the trust and confidence the global church places in AMBS to form leaders for God’s reconciling mission,” reflected David Boshart, PhD, President.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 AMBS is #hiring!

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 2d

✨Anxiety and depression are common mental health issues for many people in North America.

In this online short course, pastors and church leaders will learn to address the needs of those who struggle with anxiety and depression.

Register by Oct. 14 | https://loom.ly/H-kQOT8

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 6d

“In both of his roles, Dan offered his always-patient, wise and compassionate perspective, drawing on his many years of effective pastoral ministry, leadership, spiritual direction and teaching,” said Jewel Gingerich Longenecker, PhD, Dean of Lifelong Learning.

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Schrock retires from AMBS after 12 years of service

Daniel P. Schrock, DMin, of Goshen, Indiana, concluded his roles as Curriculum Specialist for the Doctor of Ministry in Leadership program and Core Adjunct Faculty member on May 20.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 7d

“We recognized that one aspect of our environmental crisis is our failure to see the interconnections of all of creation,” said Janeen Bertsche Johnson, MDiv, AMBS Campus Pastor and the coordinator of the conference.

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Rooted and Grounded Conference explores radical kinship

“Kinship with All Creation: Pursuing Relationship, Justice and Community” was the theme for the seventh Rooted and Grounded Conference on Land and Christian Discipleship, held Sept. 18–20 at AMBS.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 8d

📱Do you sense a call to ministry?

The Winter 2026 cohort begins Jan. 23.

Apply by Nov. 14 to save $100! https://loom.ly/dMjSDvo

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 9d

💡 Did you know AMBS will match contributions that congregations, conferences and regional churches make toward an eligible full-time graduate student’s tuition costs? Yes, you read that right! AMBS will match up to $2,000 PER academic year.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 12d

🚀 Are you ready to take the next steps to lead formation ministries?

AMBS’s Master of Arts in Christian Formation program is now available in a distance-friendly format!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/H5CtirA

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 13d

Do you remember your first chapel experience? 🙋‍♀️

Never been? We'll save you a seat!

✨ You belong at AMBS!

#seminary #theology #campuslife #chapel #anabaptist #mennonite

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 14d

Explore the birth and development of the Anabaptist movements in the 16th century in this Online Short Course ✨Exploring Anabaptist History and Theology: Oct. 22 – Dec. 9, taught by Jamie Pitts, PhD.

Did we mention - NO grades, NO papers! Register by Oct. 1 to save $50! https://loom.ly/l7_RVwc

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 15d

👣 Is your congregation eager for a new way to walk with Scripture?

This FREE five-month program of AMBS's Faith Formation Collaborative builds community and biblical competency through Bible study.
The next cohort runs Jan. 1 – May 17.

Apply by Nov. 15! https://loom.ly/lYMCpdk

Orienting With the Word

AMBS is designing a process of orienting a congregation’s vision and mission within its local landscape, with the Word of God as the compass and a robust knowledge of its context as the map.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 16d

🌱 Grow your #leadership capacity with AMBS's Practical Leadership #Training modules!

These modules begin in October.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 19d

🎉 AMBS welcomes Tara Swartzendruber-Landis, BA, as Caterer in Residence!

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Swartzendruber-Landis joins AMBS as Caterer in Residence

Tara Swartzendruber-Landis, BA, of Goshen, Indiana, began Aug. 4 as Caterer in Residence. She serves as the primary point person for all dining events at AMBS.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 21d

✨ New Anabaptist Witness issue – available NOW! ✨

👉 Check it out for FREE: https://loom.ly/qPkmKco

Anabaptist Witness

www.anabaptistwitness.org

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 22d

💻 Religious leaders play a vital role in guiding Indiana communities, but how do they decide what information to trust in an era of rapid technological and social change?

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Indiana research explores how faith leaders navigate misinformation

A new study funded by the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) sheds light on how clergy across denominations seek, evaluate and share information — and what gaps exist in their training and resources.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 23d

Join Drew Strait, PhD, in the Online Short Course: Challenging Christian Nationalism: Oct. 22 – Dec. 9, and explore how nonviolent resistance in the way of Jesus can counter extremist narratives that are radicalizing Christians. Register by Oct. 1! https://loom.ly/5hKzyzU

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 26d

🎉 The 2025 recipients of AMBS's Alumni Ministry and Service Recognition are Michele Hershberger (MA 2000) and Robert (Jack) Suderman, DTh (MRE 1975).

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“An education drenched in Anabaptist theology”

Michele Hershberger, MA, of Hesston, Kansas, and Robert (Jack) Suderman, DTh, of Kitchener, Ontario, are the 2025 recipients of AMBS’s Alumni Ministry and Service Recognition.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 26d

📆 Only 4 days remain to register for Rooted & Grounded: Sept. 18–20!

Douglas Day Kaufman, ThM, will provide the Friday evening keynote address titled "Hans Hut and the Gospel of All Creatures."

Register TODAY! 👉 https://loom.ly/BibMUMA

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 27d

👣 Never visited AMBS?

While you daydream about your visit, here's a clip you can watch on repeat.

✨ You belong at AMBS!

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 28d

Join us for the Rooted and Grounded Conference on Sept. 18–20!

T. Wilson Dickinson, PhD, will provide the Friday morning keynote titled “Rooted in the Commons and Grounded in Cooperation: On the Social Practices of Teaching, Sharing and Caregiving in Acts 2:42.”

Register: https://loom.ly/BibMUMA

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · 29d

🎉 AMBS is #hiring!

To learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/-Iv9jTA

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Meet Rooted & Grounded keynote presenter ✨Wendsler Nosie, Sr., PhD ✨

🌳 Join us for the Rooted and Grounded Conference on Land and Christian Discipleship: Sept. 18–20!

Register by Sept. 16: https://loom.ly/BibMUMA

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎵 “What inspires me about The Soil and The Seed Project is the way it fuses these two spiritual practices — singing and Bible memory — in a contemporary way. This project has a wonderful intra-Anabaptist and ecumenical reach, making it a natural partner for AMBS’s Faith Formation Collaborative.”

Free community concert to feature faith formation ministry and local musicians

A free concert to be held at Goshen (Indiana) College’s Sauder Concert Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, will feature The Soil and The Seed Project, a Christian ministry that creates resources for spiritual renewal for individuals, families and communities.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌳 Examining people’s relationship with land and with all of creation will be the focus of the seventh Rooted and Grounded Conference on Land and Christian Discipleship.

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Seventh Rooted and Grounded Conference to focus on “Kinship with All Creation”

Examining people’s relationship with land and with all of creation will be the focus of the seventh Rooted and Grounded Conference on Land and Christian Discipleship, to be held Sept. 18–20 at AMBS.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary @ambsseminary.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎵 AMBS's Faith Formation Collaborative is pleased to host The Soil and The Seed Project. This event is open to the public and will also feature local musicians.

Come listen, sing along, learn about this exciting initiative and get beautiful, free resources!
https://loom.ly/mFYCpH8

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