April 24, 2015 | Anabaptist World

Family a campus presence through generations

HILLSBORO, Kan. — According to the registrar, Tabor College has graduated 106 students with the last name of Friesen. Of those, 25 come from one family.

The patriarch, Jacob Wall Friesen, was born Dec. 14, 1883, in Sagrodofka, South Russia. Sometime between 1883 and 1890, Jacob’s parents, Jacob (J.C.) . . .

Katrina Hancock, Tabor College, Anabaptist World | Aaron & Rachel Stuckey

April 24, 2015

Memoir recalls a legacy of faith, public service

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Ernest L. Boyer was an instrumental figure not only in Messiah College history but also in the progress of education in the

Rose Talbot, Messiah College, Anabaptist World | Aaron & Rachel Stuckey

April 24, 2015

Students intern with anti-trafficking program

ROSEDALE, Ohio — When Karissa Brenneman and Taylor Herr arrived at Rosedale Bible College as students last year, they didn’t know that in 2015 they

Vicki Sairs, Rosedale Bible College, Anabaptist World | Aaron & Rachel Stuckey

April 24, 2015

Century of football yields stories of tapped potential

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Sheldon Nunnally would likely never have come to Bethel College if it weren’t for the chance to play football.

The senior, who transferred to Bethel as a junior from Compton (Calif.) Community College, is completing a major in social work and finding that, as an African-American male, he is highly sought after in what turned out to be his chosen field.

For many, this is the hallmark of the Bethel tradition.

Melanie Zuercher, Bethel College, Anabaptist World | Aaron & Rachel Stuckey

April 24, 2015

Are we training pastors for jobs that no longer exist?

It’s safe to say that the traditional expression of church has varied little in the Western world. This form worked well when the dominant culture

Spencer Burke, Anabaptist World | Aaron & Rachel Stuckey

April 24, 2015