Retired Professor of Theology and Anabaptist Studies
About Lois The nature of the church has been a long-standing interest for Dr. Lois B...
Professor Emeritus of New Testament
Jacob Elias served as pastor in Vancouver, British Columbia (1968–74), before com...
Retired Professor of New Testament
Loren Johns is passionate about studying and teaching the Bible. His primary areas of research include the role of the Bible in the church, New Testament Greek, the letters of Paul, the Johannine literature, the development of the biblical canon, and eschatology.
Professor Emerita of Theology and Ethics
Gayle Gerber Koontz joined the AMBS faculty in 1982 and served as dean for five years. ...
Professor Emeritus of Ethics and Peace Studies
Before coming to AMBS in 1982, Ted taught at Goshen College and Notre Dame. He also was...
President Emeritus
Nelson Kraybill began as president of AMBS in 1997, following significant experience as...
Associate Professor Emerita in Spiritual Formation and Worship
Marlene Kropf was associate professor in spiritual formation and worship for 25 years, ...
Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology
Ben Ollenburger is a storyteller. This gift often inspires both laughter and new insight. He also pursues the work of theology with passion and discipline.
Retired Professor of Theology and Anabaptist Studies
Through his work as a chaplain, as a pastor and with Mennonite Central Committee's ...
Professor Emeritus of Church History and Mission
Sawatsky was professor of church history and mission and director of the Mission Studie...
Professor Emerita of New Testament
Prior to joining the AMBS faculty in 1988, Mary taught at Goshen College for one year; ...
Daniel S. Schipani, DrPsy, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Prior to coming to AMBS in 1985, Daniel was associate professor of pastoral care and co...
Academic Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita of Worship and the Arts; Affiliate Faculty
Rebecca Slough retired from her AMBS leadership and teaching roles in 2018. She continues to use her administrative skills and other gifts as Affiliate Faculty.
President Emerita
Sara Wenger Shenk retired as president of AMBS in June 2019 after serving in this role since fall 2010. She was named President Emerita by the AMBS Board of Directors in April 2020.
Professor Emerita of Preaching and Communication
June Alliman Yoder, who retired in 2009, taught preaching at AMBS for 27 years. She als...
Professor Emeritus of Old Testament
Perry Yoder's key interests were the Old Testament, particularly the Psalms; ecolog...