Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary Presidential Search

Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) invites nominations and/or applications for the position of president, expected to assume office sometime between January 1, 2010 and July 1, 2010.

AMBS is a fully accredited post-graduate seminary located in Elkhart, Indiana, affiliated with Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada. Additional information about the seminary and a complete description of this position can be located at the AMBS Presidential Search page.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for president will:

• Be an active follower of Jesus, a convinced Anabaptist, and an advocate for the missional church in a diverse theological, denominational, and faith context
• Have ability and passion for theological education and pastoral formation that includes new models of church, ministry and pedagogy
• Be a creative, entrepreneurial, visionary leader
• Demonstrate theological depth and have earned an advanced degree (Ph.D. or D.Min. strongly preferred)
• Understand and be committed to the missions of Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA

Search process

Nominations and/or letters of application with CV or résumé may be submitted to:

Randall Jacobs, Chair of the Search Committee
c/o AMBSsearch@mennoniteeducation.org

or

AMBS Presidential Search Committee
c/o Mennonite Education Agency
63846 County Road 35, Suite 1
Goshen, IN
46528-9621.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications in Spring 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Women and minority people are encouraged to apply. AMBS, an affirmative action employer, is committed to Christian beliefs and values as interpreted by the Mennonite Church.