By: Miriam E. Krantz

Miriam E. Krantz — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:38:03 +0000

You have very clearly stated what was also in my thinking about the new values statement. I graduated from EMC in 1962 when “Thy Word is Truth” was held before students as priority. That Word has sustained me during my 61 years of overseas ministry. Thank you for your response.

By: David Gingrich

David Gingrich — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:19:12 +0000

To Dean Daniel Otto,
Thanks for all the hard work and many persons involved in revising the values statement of EMU. I found it amazing that it took 138 words to state the current values when the last statement uses 18 words. I find that you have removed the fact that your current values are based on biblical values, only “shaped by the teachings of Jesus and Anabaptist-Mennonite beliefs. Are all religious beliefs given equal value and freedom to hold a chapel service? Do you still consider EMU to be a biblically based Christian university? I feel this new statement is rather ambiguous and was probably intended to be so. I am sorry if that is the case. My wife graduated from EMU and I attended one year and we are concerned about the future of EMU. Thanks for listening, Dave and Phyllis Gingrich

Comments on: EMU unveils revised values statement

By: Miriam E. Krantz

By: David Gingrich