INDEX Section 1: Overview of Mennonite education Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) 3 Letter from the executive director 5 Church giving to Mennonite higher education institutions and MEA 10 MEA 2012-2013 fiscal year financial report 13 Hispanic Pastoral Leadership Education (HPLE) 14 Mennonite Early Childhood Network (MECN) Mennonite Schools Council (MSC) 16 Overview of MSC and member schools 19 Mennonite Schools Council 20 Academia Menonita 21 Academia Menonita Betania 22 Belleville Mennonite School 23 Bethany Christian Schools 24 Central Christian School 25 Christopher Dock Mennonite High School 26 Colegio Americas Unidas 27 Diamond Street Early Childhood Center 28 Eastern Mennonite School 29 Ephrata Mennonite School 30 Freeman Academy Section 1, Page 1
31 Hinkletown Mennonite School 32 Hopi Mission School 33 Iowa Mennonite School 34 Juniata Mennonite School 35 Lake Center Christian School 36 Lancaster Mennonite School 38 Lezha Academic Center 39 Lititz Area Mennonite School 40 Manheim Christian Day School 41 New Holland Early Learning Center 42 Parent and Preschool Center 43 The Peace & Justice Academy 44 Penn View Christian School 45 Philadelphia Mennonite High School 46 Quakertown Christian School 47 Rockway Mennonite Collegiate 48 Sarasota Christian School 49 Shalom Christian Academy 50 United Mennonite Educational Institute 51 Warwick River Christian School 52 West Fallowfield Christian School 53 Western Mennonite School Colleges, universities and seminaries 55 Overview of Mennonite higher education 56 Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary 57 Bethel College 58 Bluffton University 59 Eastern Mennonite University 60 Goshen College 61 Hesston College Section 1, Page 2
OVERVIEW OF Dear friends of Mennonite Education Agency, Mennonites and others whose lives have been altered, changed and transformed by Mennonite education are making a difference in today s world. Carlos Romero Executive Director Mennonite education is sustaining and growing the church. Past studies have clearly shown the positive impact that a Mennonite education experience has on retention rates in the Mennonite Church. Young people who experience Mennonite education are far more likely to remain involved in the church. The impact of Mennonite education does not stop there. Students, Mennonite and non-mennonite, who have graduated from Mennonite educational institutions go on to serve and work throughout the world growing the church through their words and actions. These are students whose lives have been shaped through an Anabaptist lens of understanding scripture and seeing the world. Graduates from Mennonite institutions work and serve in a variety of fields passing on their faith and values. Martin Histand, St. Louis, Mo., a graduate of Western Mennonite School 01, Hesston (Kan.) College 03, and Eastern Mennonite University 05, is the Africa project manager for the Peanut Butter Project, an innovative organization treating malnutrition with peanut butter. Jennifer Steiner, Goshen, Ind., a graduate of Goshen (Ind.) College 06, is communications coordinator for MCC Great Lakes. Sara Joy Obri, a graduate of Central Christian School (Kidron, Ohio) 99 and Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Va.), 03 is an RN at Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic ER. Laura Amstutz, Harrisonburg, Va., a graduate of Bluffton University 03 and Eastern Mennonite Seminary 06, is communications coordinator and director of admissions for Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Matt MacNeill, a graduate of Christopher Dock 02, is counselor at Lakeside School (Philadelphia, Pa.). Sherilyn and Will Ortman, Marion, S.D., are graduates of Bethel College 98 and 99. Sherilyn is communications associate with Advancement Associates LLC, and Will runs a diversified organic operation. Lisa Koop, a graduate of Bethany Christian Schools 95 and Goshen College 99, is associate director of legal services for the National Immigrant Justice Center. Anna Groff, a graduate of Lancaster Mennonite School 02 and Goshen College 06, is interim editor of The Mennonite. Sara Thompson, a graduate of Bethany Christian School 02 and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary 11, is executive director for Christian Peacemaker Teams. Graduates of Mennonite educational institutions have gone on to become church leaders, lawyers, doctors, business professionals, teachers and nurses whose lives are both directly and indirectly affecting others. In addition, many of the graduates of Mennonite institutions have been involved in service or missions either in the U.S. or abroad. They have served with Mennonite Mission Network, Mennonite Central Committee, Christian Peacemaker teams, Eastern Mennonite Missions, Wycliffe Bible translators, and numerous smaller humanitarian and mission organizations. Mennonite education is instilling in students a broader world view and heart of service. Of the aforementioned alumni Martin Histand, Sara Joy Obri and Matt MacNeill all Section 1, page 3
served with MCC, Lisa Koop served a term with Mennonite Mission Network in voluntary service and the others are active in their communities. Thank you for your support of Mennonite education. The contributions of individuals, congregations and conferences to the Mennonite Education Agency are enabling lives to be transformed. MEA enables five colleges/ universities, two seminaries and thirty-three Mennonite School Council schools (prek-12th grade) to collaborate and stay connected to Mennonite Church USA. In addition your support of Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education (RELE) and Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education (HPLE) programs are ensuring that all have access to the transforming power of Mennonite education. MEA manages congregational giving, an important area of support. During the 2012-2013 academic year, congregations contributed $698,099 to Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Bethel College, Bluffton University, Eastern Mennonite University, Goshen College, Hesston College and MEA operations. During this same period, congregations also contributed $2,172,291 through Church Tuition Grants for their students attending Mennonite educational institutions for a total congregational contribution of $2,870,390! As a small token of gratitude these congregations are listed on the following pages. While MEA does not track giving to Mennonite School Council schools, your generous support of PreK-12 schools are greatly appreciated. These gifts allow children to receive Mennonite education at the beginning laying a foundation that will continue to be built upon through the years. The following pages will give you a glimpse into the educational ministry you are choosing to support. The annual report will speak to MEA s accountability in being a good steward of the resources you have entrusted to Mennonite education. The school profile pages will remind you of the specific schools that make up MEA. The enrollment data and youth census will give you an idea of who is being reached by Mennonite education. It is the hope that as you look through these pages you will see your support empowering MEA and the educational institutions of Mennonite Church USA. During the 2013-2014 academic year, Mennonite educational institutions are serving 13,929 students. The numbers of students are only a small part of the total story, a story of how out of faithfulness and God s call, a denomination has committed itself to an educational ministry in support of what God is doing in the world. Your continued support is partnering with Mennonite education to change the world, one step at a time! Blessings, Carlos Romero Executive Director Section 1, page 4
Church giving to Mennonite higher education institutions and MEA Thanks to congregations and conferences! Congregations and conferences contribute to Mennonite higher education institutions, Mennonite Education Agency (MEA), the Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education programs, and Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education in a variety of ways. We are very thankful for their support! Most church giving comes through the congregational giving system which allocates a congregation s gift according to its preference designated to certain Mennonite higher education institutions or to Mennonite education as a whole. Options within the congregational giving system: Mennonite Church USA congregations are identified as designated or unified. Designated means the congregation designates its gift to specific institutions. Unified means that a congregation s gift will benefit all higher education institutions and MEA. Congregations can also choose to give to the seminary pool or to the college pool. Why is a unified giving option included? One congregational check can be sent to MEA for Mennonite higher education institutions instead of sending multiple checks to different institutions. Supporting Mennonite education as a whole eases a congregation s decision-making regarding which specific colleges, universities and seminaries to support. Due to the mobility of church members and attenders, there are alumni and supporters of most of the Mennonite higher education institutions in many congregations. The graph below shows congregational giving since the 2007-2008 fiscal year. $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 Congregational Giving to Higher Education Since Fiscal Year Ending 2008 $ $956,420 $868,191 $854,410 $856,597 $711,921 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $698,099 We are also aware of and thankful for church and conference financial support of Mennonite Schools Council (MSC), its member schools, and Mennonite early childhood centers affiliated with Mennonite Early Childhood Network. At this point MEA does not collect that information. Section 1, page 5
Church Tuition Grants Congregations also give money through Church Tuition Grants for their students attending Mennonite educational institutions. Mennonite higher education institutions match the money that a congregation gives up to a certain amount. These gifts are not used for the overall operations of the educational institution. The graph below shows congregational giving for Church Tuition Grants since the 2007-2008 fiscal year. $3,000,000 Church Tuition Grants Since Fiscal Year Ending 2008 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $ $2,485,914 $2,540,288 $2,382,988 $2,179,026 $2,212,939 $2,172,291 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 The graph below illustrates overall church support Church Tuition Grants plus general gifts for Mennonite higher education institutions since the 2007-2008 fiscal year. On the following pages, we have listed those congregations who gave during the 2012-2013 fiscal year (July 1, 2012- June 30, 2013). The list has been divided by the recipient (higher education institutions and MEA, RELE and HPLE). This means a congregation could be listed more than once. Thanks again for your support of Mennonite education! $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 Total Church Support Total Unrestricted and Church Grants Since Fiscal Year Ending 2008 $ $3,442,334 $3,408,479 $3,237,398 $3,035,623 $2,924,860 $2,870,390 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Section 1, page 6
Congregational Giving to Mennonite Higher Education Institutions and/or MEA Allegheny Mennonite Conference Hyattsville Mennonite Church (University Park, PA) Kaufman Mennonite Church (Davidsville, PA) Pittsburgh (PA) Mennonite Church Springs (PA) Mennonite Church University Mennonite Church (State College, PA) Atlantic Coast Conference Akron (PA) Mennonite Church Blossom Hill Mennonite Church (Lancaster, PA) Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster (PA) Conestoga Mennonite Church (Morgantown, PA) Forest Hills Mennonite Church (Leola, PA) Maple Grove Mennonite Church of Atglen (PA) Mennonite Congregation of Boston (Cambridge, MA) Neffsville Mennonite Church (Lancaster, PA) North Baltimore Mennonite Church (Baltimore, MD) Ridgeview Mennonite Church (Gordonville, PA) Central District Conference Assembly Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Atlanta (GA) Mennonite Fellowship Chicago (IL) Community Mennonite Columbus (OH) Mennonite Church Community Mennonite Church (Markham, IL) Eighth Street Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Emmaus Road Mennonite (Berne, IN) Faith Mennonite Church Office (Goshen, IN) First Mennonite Church (Bluffton, OH) First Mennonite Church (Nappanee, IN) First Mennonite Church (Sugarcreek, OH) First Mennonite Church (Wadsworth, OH) First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana (Urbana, IL) Florence Church of the Brethren-Mennonite (Constantine, MI) Hively Avenue Mennonite Church (Elkhart, IN) Mennonite Church of Normal (IL) North Danvers (IL) Mennonite Church Oak Grove Mennonite Church (Smithville, OH) Paoli (IN) Mennonite Fellowship Salem Mennonite Church (Kidron, OH) Shalom Community Church (Ann Arbor, MI) Shalom Mennonite Congregation (Harrisonburg, VA) Silverwood Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Southside Fellowship (Elkhart, IN) Topeka (IN) Mennonite Church Trenton (OH) Mennonite Church Central Plains Mennonite Conference Ashland (MT) Christian Fellowship Bellwood Mennonite Church (Milford, NE) Bethany Mennonite Church (Freeman, SD) Bethel Mennonite Church (Mountain Lake, MN) Bethel Mennonite Church (Wayland, IA) Bethesda Mennonite Church (Henderson, NE) Christ Community Church (Des Moines, IA) East Union Mennonite Church (Kalona, IA) Emmanuel Mennonite Church (Shoreview, MN) First Mennonite Church (Lincoln, NE) First Mennonite Church (Mountain Lake, MN) First Mennonite Church of Iowa City (IA) Hutterthal Mennonite Church (Freeman, SD) Kalona (IA) Mennonite Church Pulaski (IA) Mennonite Church Rochester (MN) Mennonite Church Salem Mennonite Church (Freeman, SD) Salem-Zion Mennonite Church (Freeman, SD) Sugar Creek Mennonite Church (Wayland, IA) Washington (IA) Mennonite Church West Union Mennonite Church (Parnell, IA) Zion Mennonite Church (Donnellson, IA) Eastern District Conference Fairfield (PA) Mennonite Church Grace Mennonite Church (Lansdale, PA) Mennonite Congregation of Boston (Cambridge, MA) Upper Milford Mennonite Church (Zionsville, PA) West Swamp Mennonite Church (Quakertown, PA) Zion Mennonite Church (Souderton, PA) Franconia Mennonite Conference Bally (PA) Mennonite Church Blooming Glen (PA) Mennonite Church Boyertown (PA) Mennonite Church Covenant Community Fellowship (Lansdale, PA) Deep Run Mennonite Church East (Perkasie, PA) Franconia Mennonite Church (Telford, PA) Line Lexington (PA) Mennonite Church Perkasie (PA) Mennonite Church Perkiomenville (PA) Mennonite Church Plains Mennonite Church (Hatfield, PA) Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church (Quakertown, PA) Salford Mennonite Church (Harleysville, PA) Souderton (PA) Mennonite Church Spring Mount Mennonite Church (Schwenksville, PA) Swamp Mennonite Church (Quakertown, PA) Towamencin Mennonite Church (Kulpsville, PA) Vincent Mennonite Church (Spring City, PA) Franklin Mennonite Conference Marion Mennonite Church (Chambersburg, PA) Gulf States Mennonite Conference Gulf States Conference Jubilee Mennonite Church (Meridian, MS) Illinois Mennonite Conference Arthur (IL) Mennonite Church Community Mennonite Church (Markham, IL) East Bend Mennonite Church (Fisher, IL) East Peoria (IL) Mennonite Church First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana (Urbana, IL) First Mennonite Church of Morton (IL) Freeport (IL) Mennonite Church Hopedale (IL) Mennonite Church Living Water Community Church (Chicago, IL) Lombard (IL) Mennonite Church Mennonite Church of Normal (IL) Metamora (IL) Mennonite Church North Suburban Mennonite Church (Libertyville, IL) Plow Creek Mennonite Church (Tiskilwa, IL) Prairieview Mennonite Church (Flanagan, IL) Reba Place Church (Evanston, IL) Roanoke Mennonite Church (Eureka, IL) Science Ridge Mennonite Church (Sterling, IL) Willow Springs Mennonite Church (Tiskilwa, IL) Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference Assembly Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Belmont Mennonite Church (Elkhart, IN) Benton Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Berkey Avenue Mennonite (Goshen, IN) Bonneyville Mennonite Church (Bristol, IN) College Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Community Christian Fellowship Church (Detroit, MI) East Goshen (IN) Mennonite Church Emma Mennonite Church (Topeka, IN) Faith Mennonite Church Office (Goshen, IN) Fellowship of Hope Mennonite (Elkhart, IN) First Mennonite Church (Fort Wayne, IN) Holdeman Mennonite Church (Wakarusa, IN) Hopewell Mennonite Church (Kouts, IN) Hudson Lake Mennonite Church (New Carlisle, IN) Kern Road Mennonite Church (South Bend, IN) Ninth Street Community Church (Saginaw, MI) North Goshen (IN) Mennonite Church North Main Street Mennonite (Nappanee, IN) Paoli (IN) Mennonite Fellowship Pleasant View Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Prairie Street Mennonite Church (Elkhart, IN) Shalom Mennonite Church (Indianapolis, IN) Shore Mennonite Church (Shipshewana, IN) Sunnyside Mennonite Church (Elkhart, IN) Walnut Hill Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Waterford Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Wildwood Mennonite Church (Engadine, MI) Yellow Creek Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Lancaster Mennonite Conference East Chestnut Street Mennonite (Lancaster, PA) East Petersburg (PA) Mennonite Church First Deaf Mennonite Church (Lancaster, PA) Frazer (PA) Mennonite Church Iglesia Unida de Avivamiento (Brooklyn, NY) Lancaster Mennonite Conference Mellinger Mennonite Church (Lancaster, PA) Metzler Mennonite Church (Akron, PA) Slate Hill Mennonite Church (Camp Hill, PA) Section 1, page 7
Mountain States Mennonite Conference Beth-El Mennonite Church (Colorado Springs, CO) Boulder (CO) Mennonite Church East Holbrook Mennonite Church (Cheraw, CO) Emmanuel Mennonite Church (La Junta, CO) First Mennonite Church of Denver (CO) Glennon Heights Mennonite Church (Lakewood, CO) Greeley (CO) Mennonite Church New York Mennonite Conference Alden (NY) Mennonite Church Rochester Area Mennonite Fellowship (Penfield, PA) North Central Mennonite Conference Exeland (WI) Mennonite Church Lake Region Mennonite Church (Detroit Lakes, MN) Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA Aurora (OH) Mennonite Church Berlin (OH) Mennonite Church Bethel Mennonite Church (West Liberty, OH) Central Mennonite Church (Archbold, OH) Crown Hill Mennonite Church (Rittman, OH) First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN) Kidron (OH) Mennonite Church Lockport Mennonite Church (Stryker, OH) Maple Grove Mennonite Church (New Castle, PA) Martins Creek Mennonite Church (Millersburg, OH) Martins Mennonite Church (Orrville, OH) Midway Mennonite Church (Columbiana, OH) North Clinton Mennonite Church (Wauseon, OH) Oak Grove Mennonite Church (Smithville, OH) Oak Grove Mennonite Church (West Liberty, OH) Pleasant View Mennonite Church (North Lawrence, OH) Salem Mennonite Church (Elida, OH) Sharon Mennonite Church (Plain City, OH) Smithville (OH) Mennonite Church Sonnenberg Mennonite Church (Kidron, OH) Summit Mennonite Church (Barberton, OH) Tedrow Mennonite Church (Wauseon, OH) Toledo (OH) Mennonite Church Walnut Creek (OH) Mennonite Church West Clinton Mennonite Church (Wauseon, OH) Zion Mennonite Church (Archbold, OH) Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference Albany (OR) Mennonite Church Corvallis (OR) Mennonite Fellowship Evergreen Mennonite Church (Kirkland, WA) Filer (ID) Mennonite Church First Mennonite Church (Aberdeen, ID) Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship (Boise, ID) Menno Mennonite Church (Ritzville, WA) Mountain View Mennonite Church (Kalispell, MT) Portland (OR) Mennonite Church Prince of Peace Mennonite Church (Anchorage, AK) Salem (OR) Mennonite Church Seattle (WA) Mennonite Church Spring Valley Mennonite Church (Newport, WA) Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference First Mennonite Church of Reedley (CA) First Mennonite Church of San Francisco (CA) Koinonia Mennonite Church (Chandler, AZ) Mennonite Community Church (Fresno, CA) Shalom Mennonite Fellowship (Tucson, AZ) Sunnyslope Mennonite Church (Phoenix, AZ) Trinity Mennonite Church (Glendale, AZ) South Central Mennonite Conference Austin (TX) Mennonite Church Crystal Springs Mennonite Church (Harper, KS) Greensburg (KS) Mennonite Church Hesston (KS) Mennonite Church Iglesia Menonita del Cordero (Brownsville, TX) Journey Mennonite Church (South Hutchinson, KS) Peace Mennonite Church (Lawrence, KS) Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church (Harper, KS) Pleasant View Mennonite Church (Hydro, OK) South Central Conference (Hesston, KS) Spring Valley Mennonite Church (Canton, KS) Whitestone Mennonite Church (Hesston, KS) Southeast Mennonite Conference Ashton Mennonite Church (Sarasota, FL) Emmanuel Mennonite Church (Gainesville, FL) Virginia Mennonite Conference Big Spring Mennonite Church (Luray, VA) Community Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Family of Hope (Harrisonburg, VA) First Mennonite Church of Richmond (VA) Harrisonburg (VA) Mennonite Church Huntington Mennonite Church (Newport News, VA) Lindale Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Mount Clinton Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) New Song Anabaptist Fellowship (Harrisonburg, VA) Park View Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Raleigh (NC) Mennonite Church Ridgeway Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Springdale Mennonite Church (Waynesboro, VA) Trissels Mennonite Church (Broadway, VA) Valley View Mennonite Church (Criders, VA) Virginia Mennonite Conference Weavers Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Williamsburg (VA) Mennonite Church Zion Mennonite Church (Broadway, VA) Western District Conference Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church (Goessel, KS) Austin (TX) Mennonite Church Bergthal Mennonite Church (Pawnee Rock, KS) Bethel College Mennonite Church (North Newton, KS) Bethel Mennonite Church (Hydro, OK) Bethel Mennonite Church (Inman, KS) Buhler (KS) Mennonite Church Eden Mennonite Church (Moundridge, KS) Faith Mennonite Church (Newton, KS) First Mennonite Church (Beatrice, NE) First Mennonite Church (Halstead, KS) First Mennonite Church (Hillsboro, KS) First Mennonite Church (Hutchinson, KS) First Mennonite Church (McPherson, KS) First Mennonite Church (Newton, KS) First Mennonite Church (Ransom, KS) First Mennonite Church of Christian (Moundridge, KS) Goessel (KS) Mennonite Church Grace Hill Mennonite Church (Whitewater, KS) Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church (Inman, KS) Inman (KS) Mennonite Church Joy Mennonite Church (Spencer, OK) Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church (Wichita, KS) Manhattan (KS) Mennonite Church Mennonite Church of the Servant (Wichita, KS) Peace Mennonite Church (Lawrence, KS) Rainbow Mennonite Church (Kansas City, KS) Salina (KS) Mennonite Church Shalom Mennonite Church (Newton, KS) Southern Hills Mennonite Church (Topeka, KS) Tabor Mennonite Church (Newton, KS) Turpin (OK) Mennonite Church West Zion Mennonite Church (Moundridge, KS) Zion Mennonite Church (Elbing, KS) Section 1, page 8
Congregational Giving to Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education (RELE) Allegheny Mennonite Conference Pittsburgh (PA) Mennonite Church University Mennonite Church (State College, PA) Atlantic Coast Conference Conestoga Mennonite Church (Morgantown, PA) Neffsville Mennonite Church (Lancaster, PA) North Baltimore Mennonite Church (Baltimore, MD) Central District Conference Assembly Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Columbus (OH) Mennonite Church Oak Grove Mennonite Church (Smithville, OH) Central Plains Mennonite Conference Emmanuel Mennonite Church (Minneapolis, MN) Franconia Mennonite Conference Ambler (PA) Mennonite Church Bally (PA) Mennonite Church Bethany Mennonite Church (Bridgewater Corners, VT) Boyertown (PA) Mennonite Church Deep Run Mennonite Church East (Perkasie, PA) Line Lexington (PA) Mennonite Church Taftsville (VT) Mennonite Fellowship West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship (Philadelphia, PA) Illinois Mennonite Conference Hopedale (IL) Mennonite Church Metamora (IL) Mennonite Church Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference Assembly Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Fellowship of Hope Mennonite (Elkhart, IN) Kern Road Mennonite Church (South Bend, IN) Mountain States Mennonite Conference Beth-El Mennonite Church (Colorado Springs, CO) Emmanuel Mennonite Church (La Junta, CO) Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA Berean Fellowship Church (Youngstown, OH) Bethel Mennonite Church (West Liberty, OH) Oak Grove Mennonite Church (Smithville, OH) Oak Grove Mennonite Church (West Liberty, OH) Pleasant View Mennonite Church (North Lawrence, OH) Salem Mennonite Church (Elida, OH) Summit Mennonite Church (Barberton, OH) Tedrow Mennonite Church (Wauseon, OH) Toledo (OH) Mennonite Church West Clinton Mennonite Church (Wauseon, OH) Zion Mennonite Church (Archbold, OH) New York Mennonite Conference Rochester Area Mennonite Fellowship (Penfield, PA) Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference Salem (OR) Mennonite Church South Central Mennonite Conference Whitestone Mennonite Church (Hesston, KS) Virginia Mennonite Conference Big Spring Mennonite Church (Luray, VA) Family of Hope (Harrisonburg, VA) First Mennonite Church of Richmond (VA) Huntington Mennonite Church (Newport News, VA) Mount Vernon Mennonite Church (Grottoes, VA) Park View Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Valley View Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA) Congregational Giving to Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education (HPLE) Atlantic Coast Conference Akron (PA) Mennonite Church Central District Conference Eighth Street Mennonite Church (Goshen, IN) Central Plains Mennonite Conference Templo Alabanza Menonita (Moline, IL) Eastern District Conference Grace Mennonite Church (Lansdale, PA) Franconia Mennonite Conference Ambler (PA) Mennonite Church Illinois Mennonite Conference Hopedale (IL) Mennonite Church Metamora (IL) Mennonite Church Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference Iglesia Menonita del Buen Pastor (Goshen, IN) North Central Mennonite Conference Exeland (WI) Mennonite Church Lake Region Mennonite Church (Detroit Lakes, MN) South Central Mennonite Conference Iglesia Menonita del Cordero (Brownsville, TX) Section 1, page 9
MEA 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Financial Report July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 MEA Operations $335,755 Church Giving (Congregational & Individuals) $332,105 Institutional Support $239,635 Fees for Services (includes Investment Committee expense reimbursement) $907,495 Total MEA Operations Revenue, Support, and Gains Church Giving (Congregational & Individuals) 37% Institutional Support 37% Fees for Services (includes Investment Committee expense reimbursement) 26% $ 262,613 Institutional Relations $215,867 Investment Committee Expenses $232,204 Church Relations $51,053 Special Projects $111,447 General and Administrative $7,291 Fundraising $880,475 Total MEA Operating Expenses Investment Committee Expenses 24% Institutional Relations 30% Church Relations 26% Special Projects 6% General and Administrative 13% Fundraising 1% Section 1, page 10
MEA 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Financial Report July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education programs (RELE) includes the Lark Leadership Scholarship (a scholarship program of African-American Mennonite Association/AAMA), Native Education and Training (a scholarship program administered in association with Native Mennonite Ministries) and Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education. Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education Income $28,526 Congregational Contributions $11,785 Individual Contributions $3,804 Golf Tournament $44,115 Total Golf Tournament 8% Individual Contributions 27% Congregational Contributions 65% Racial/Ethnic Leadership Education Expenses Lark Program Scholarships 37% $15,000 HPLE Scholarships $14,860 Lark Program Scholarships $901 Hispanic Ministries Loan Expense $2,595 Golf Tournament $ 2,355 Fundraising $4,916 Administrative $40,627 Total HPLE Scholarships 37% Administrative 12% Hispanic Ministries Loan Expense 2% Golf Tournament 6% Fundraising 6% Section 1, page 11
MEA 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Financial Report July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education (HPLE) The Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education (HPLE) office of MEA works in partnership with Mennonite Mission Network, Iglesia Menonita Hispana and Mennonite Church USA National Office to provide educational services for Hispanics. More information about HPLE is provided on the next page. $63,486 Grants $9,973 Congregational Giving $17,543 Individual Giving $50,208 IBA Tuition and Registration $15,508 SeBAH Tuition and Registration $3,875 Continuing Ed Registration $160,593 Total Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education Revenue and Support Grants 40% Continuing Ed Registration 2% SeBAH Tuition & Registration 10% Congregational Giving 6% Individual Giving 11% IBA Tuition & Registration 31% $11,991 Administrative $17,143 Fundraising $134,413 IBA Expenses $40,113 SeBAH Expenses $10,037 Continuing Education Event $213,697 Total Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education Expenses IBA Expenses 63% SeBAH Expenses 19% Continuing Ed Event 5% Administrative 5% Fundraising 8% Section 1, page 12
Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education office of www.mennoniteeducation.org/hple Mission To prepare Hispanic Mennonites for congregational and denominational leadership. To provide tools for people already in leadership positions. To encourage Mennonite higher education among Hispanic youth. To keep the Anabaptist denominational identity in Iglesia Menonita Hispana congregations in collaboration with the Mennonite colleges, universities and seminaries. To keep Hispanic Mennonites informed about service opportunities and what happens in Mennonite congregations, conferences and ministry agencies. HPLE works in partnership with Mennonite Mission Network and Iglesia Menonita Hispana. MEA/HPLE makes theological education for ministerial formation flexible, accessible and affordable for Hispanic Mennonites through: Instituto Bíblico Anabautista / Anabaptist Biblical Institute (IBA) Study centers in congregations with volunteer tutors Certificate and Diploma levels www.mennoniteeducation.org/iba Rafael Barahona Director for HPLE 3145 Benham Avenue, Suite 2 Elkhart, IN 46517-1970 574-343-1315 1-877-665-6662, x 21315 Seminario Bíblico Anabautista Hispano / Hispanic Anabaptist Biblical Seminary (SeBAH) Undergraduate level Certificate in Pastoral Ministry www.mennoniteeducation.org/sebah Free monthly electronic magazine Joint effort of HPLE, The Mennonite and Iglesia Menonita Hispana To subscribe, e-mail MenoAcontecer@themennonite.org Violeta Ajquejay Associate director for HPLE 718 North Main Street Newton, KS 67114-1703 316-281-4342 1-877-665-6662, x 34342 Section 1, page 13
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center, Akron, PA (MECN member) Mennonite Early Childhood Network (MECN) www.mennoniteeducation.org/mecn MECN mission The mission of the Mennonite Early Childhood Network is to provide information and support for parents and early educators of all children, birth through kindergarten. The network s goal is to assist in developing the whole child spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively within a framework that reflects an Anabaptist interpretation of the Christian faith. Adopted August 8, 2006 MECN Council members Kathryn Aschliman, MECN project coordinator, Goshen, Ind. Tracy Hough, assistant professor of teacher education, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va. Tami Keim, director, Hesston College Preschool, Hesston, Kan. Linda Martin, early childhood consultant, Harleysville, Pa. Louise Matthews, director, The Lion & the Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton (Ohio) University Elaine Moyer, senior director, MEA Veva Mumaw, staff associate, MEA Linda Huber Taylor, assistant professor of education, Ball State University, Muncie, Ind. History MECN was established in 2005 to address the care and education of children, birth through kindergarten, in through-the-week programs. MECN was initially supported with funds from the Dr. Evelyn Rouner estate which were given to Goshen College and designated for early childhood education. The fund is used to pay for monthly conference calls as well as some convention expenses. MEA now manages the fund and continues to provide staff and financial support to this program, including several MECN fundraisers. Highlights of the past year For the first time since its inception in 2005, the MECN council met for a face-to-face summit. In the home of Linda and Vernon Martin of Harleysville, PA on March 15-17 Elaine Moyer, (MEA facilitator), and Kathryn Aschliman (Goshen Col.), MECN Coordinator, provided guided meditations, planned for time to update the MECN mission statement, to explore current trends in the education and care of young children, and to brainstorm ways that MECN can continue to provide support for others in the field of early childhood. The MECN Council early childhood professionals from Kansas, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, had opportunity to visit the Salford Mennonite Child Care Centers in two locations: Salford Mennonite Church and the intergenerational program located in the Dock Woods Retirement Community. An initial outcome of the summit was the formulation of a needs-assessment tool inviting responses from churches, education and care programs for young children and parents to learn how MECN can best serve young children through the adults who teach and care for them. Responses from this survey expedited by Linda Taylor (Ball State U.) will clarify needs and help determine direction for future MECN initiatives. Funding for MECN initiatives and resources was also discussed during the summit. In late August through an invitation to apply for a Fund for Peoplehood Grant came an opportunity to possibly transform a dream into a reality! A proposal, Building Faith, was submitted based on a sample blog Tami Keim (Hesston Col.) developed. A faith nugget with Read it, Pray it, Explore it and Do it components developed for young children is to be offered for the use of parents and other adults as they guide the spiritual formation of the young. Section 1, page 14
Mennonite Schools Council Christ-Centered Faith-Infused Opportunities Academic Excellence Peace and Service Building Community
OVERVIEW OF MENNONITE SCHOOLS COUNCIL (MSC) AND MEMBER SCHOOLS MEA works with MSC and its member schools, preschool through 12 th grade. The majority of MSC schools are affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. The two Canadian member schools are affiliated with Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools in addition to MSC. Learn more about MSC and its member schools on the following pages. Academia Menonita 1751 Asomante St Summit Hills San Juan PR 00920 787-783-1295 www.acadmensj.org Grades: PreK-12 Ramonita Rivera, administrator: Academia Menonita Betania PO Box 2007 Aibonito PR 00705 787-857-3513 www.academiamenonitabetania.com Grades: PreK-10 Deborah J. Aponte Arroyo, administrator Belleville Mennonite School 4105 Front Mountain Rd Belleville PA 17004 717-935-2184 www.bellevillemennoniteschool.org Grades: PreK-12 Starla Fogleman, superintendent Bethany Christian Schools 2904 S Main St Goshen IN 46526 574-534-2567 www.bethanycs.net Grades: 4-12 Allan Dueck, principal Central Christian School 3970 Kidron Rd or PO Box 9 Kidron OH 44636 330-857-7311 www.ccscomets.org Grades: PreK-12 Eugene (Gene) Miller, superintendent Christopher Dock Mennonite High School 1000 Forty Foot Rd Lansdale PA 19446 215-362-2675 www.dockhs.org Grades: 9-12 Conrad Swartzentruber, principal Colegio Americas Unidas International Affiliate Carrera 56#1B-71 Barrio Canaveralejo Cali Columbia South America www.colegioamericasunidas.edu.co Grades: PreK-12 Alexandra Rojas, principal Diamond Street Early Childhood Center 1311 Diamond St Ste A Akron PA 17501 717-859-4272 www.diamondstreet.org Ages: infant-grade 5 June Hershberger, executive director Eastern Mennonite School 801 Parkwood Dr Harrisonburg VA 22802 540-236-6000 www.emhs.net Grades: K-12 Paul G. Leaman, head of school Ephrata Mennonite School 598 Stevens Rd Ephrata PA 17522 717-738-4266 www.ephratamennonite.org Grades: K-12 Glendon Strickler, principal Section 1, page 16
Freeman Academy 748 S Main St or PO Box 1000 Freeman SD 57029 605-925-4237 www.freemanacademy.org Grades: 1-12 Pamela (Pam) Tieszen, president/principal Hinkletown Mennonite School 272 Wanner Rd Ephrata PA 17522 717-354-7100 www.hmsk8.org Grades: PreK-8 Dawn Landes, administrator Hopi Mission School PO Box 39 Kykotsmovi AZ 86039 928-734-2453 www.hopimissionfoundation.org Grades: K-7 Thane Epefanio, principal Iowa Mennonite School 1421 540th St SW Kalona IA 52247 319-656-2073 / 319-683-2586 www.iowamennonite.org Grades: 9-12 Norm Yoder, principal Juniata Mennonite School 289 Leonard Hill Rd McAlisterville PA 17049 717-463-2898 www.jmsonline.org Grades: K-12 Tom Getz, administrator/principal Lake Center Christian School 12893 Kaufman Ave NW Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2049 http://www.lccs.com/ Grades: PreK -12 Sheryl Roberts, elementary principal Lancaster Mennonite School 2176 Lincoln Hwy E Lancaster PA 17602 717-299-0436 www.lancastermennonite.org Grades: PreK-12 J. Richard (Dick) Thomas, superintendent Lezha Academic Center International Affiliate Lezha, Albania www.albanianchristianschool.org Grades: 9-10 Klementina Shahini, principal Lititz Area Mennonite School 1050 E Newport Rd Lititz PA 17543 717-626-9551 www.lams.info Grades: PreK-8 Keith Garner, administrator Manheim Christian Day School 686 Lebanon Rd Manheim PA 17545 717-665-4300 / 717-664-2638 www.manheimchristian.org Grades: PreK-8 Jennifer Knecht, principal New Holland Early Learning Center 18 Western Ave New Holland PA 17557 717-354-4440 http://nhelc.org Ages: infant-age 13 Peggy Jackson, director Parent and Preschool Center 1916 Lincoln Hwy E Lancaster PA 17602 717-397-5717 http://www.mellingerchurch.org/preschool/ Grades: Preschool Christine Stahl, director The Peace & Justice Academy 2033 E Washington Blvd Pasadena CA 91104 626-345-0504 www.thepeaceacademy.org Grades: 6-12 Randy Christopher, co-director Kimberly Medendorp, co-director Section 1, page 17
Penn View Christian School 420 Godshall Rd Souderton PA 18964 215-723-1196 www.pennview.org Grades: PreK-8 Robert D. Rutt, executive director Philadelphia Mennonite High School 860 N 24th St Philadelphia PA 19130 215-769-5363 www.pmhs98.org Grades: 9-12 Barbara Moses, principal Quakertown Christian School 50 E Paletown Rd Quakertown PA 18951 215-536-6970 www.quakertownchristian.org Grades: PreK-12 Sheryl Duerksen, principal Rockway Mennonite Collegiate 110 Doon Road Kitchener ON N2G 3C8 CANADA 519-743-5209 www.rockway.ca Grades: 6-12 Ann L. Schultz, principal Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St Sarasota FL 34232 941-371-6481 www.sarasotachristian.org Grades: PreK-12 Jeff Shank, superintendent Shalom Christian Academy 126 Social Island Rd Chambersburg PA 17202 717-375-2223 www.shalomca.com Grades: PreK-12 Angie Petersheim, administrator United Mennonite Educational Institute 614 Mersea Rd 6, RR 5 Leamington ON N8H 3V8 CANADA 519-326-7448 www.umei.on.ca Grades: 9-12 Sonya Bedal, principal Warwick River Christian School 252 Lucas Creek Rd Newport News VA 23602 757-877-2941 www.warwickriver.org Grades: PreK-8 Mabel R. Nelson, principal West Fallowfield Christian School 795 Fallowfield Road or PO Box 279 Atglen PA 19310 610-593-5011 / 610-593-7150 www.wfcs.org Grades: PreK-8 Robert (Robbie) Martin, principal Western Mennonite School 9045 Wallace Rd NW Salem OR 97304 503-363-2000 www.westernmennoniteschool.org Grades: 6-12 Paul Schultz, head administrator Section 1, page 18
Mennonite Schools Council (MSC) www.mennoniteeducation.org/msc Mission In partnership with the church, MSC advances Christ-centered PreK-12 education by networking schools and equipping them to implement the vision of Anabaptist/ Mennonite education. Distinctives MSC schools offer students a distinctive, nurturing educational experience that is Christcentered, features educational excellence, provides faith-infused opportunities, takes place within caring community, and emphasizes peace and service. End Purpose Graduates of Mennonite schools follow Jesus Christ and, in response to God s love, grow in grace, joy, and peace so that God s healing and hope flow through them to the world. MSC Executive Committee members (photos available on school pages) Conrad Swartzentruber, chair (principal, Christopher Dock Mennonite High School) Allan Dueck, fifth member, past chair (principal, Bethany Christian Schools) Dawn Landes, member-at-large (administrator, Hinkletown Mennonite School) Pamela (Pam) Tieszen, vice chair (superintendent/principal, Freeman Academy) Miles Yoder, treasurer (assistant superintendent, Lancaster Mennonite School) Elaine Moyer, MEA liaison (senior director) What is MEA Accreditation? MEA Accreditation is a joint MSC/ MEA initiative and includes the use of faith indicator questions by the school and by the visiting accreditation committees. MEA Accreditation is noted on the schools individual pages. A few highlights from the past year Colegio Americas Unidas (Colombia) and Lezha Academic Center (Albania)were welcomed as the first two international affiliate schools into MSC. The first online courses were offered as MSC explores the potential of this rapidly developing area. One course combined students from two Mennonite schools within the U.S. and one was offered for an international affiliate school. MSC renewed an agreement with the Mennonite colleges to continue consultations of administrators and teachers from MSC schools held on the campuses of Mennonite colleges. These consultations foster professional development among the schools and strengthen the relationship with the Mennonite colleges. The Anabaptist Learning Institute (ALI) courses became available online, providing flexible accessibility for Mennonite educators. (To learn more about ALI, go to www.mennoniteeducation.org/ali.) Section 1, page 19
Mission Academia Menonita of Summit Hills is a Christian institution, founded in the Mennonite doctrine. We are committed to offering our students an innovative and excellent teaching and learning experience in the English language with emphasis on the arts of the Spanish language, that promotes their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. We will form students to be compassionate servants of Christ, bilingual, useful citizens to society, in pursuit of continuous improvement, and able to face the challenges of a changing world. Vision of the Future Academia Menonita of Summit Hills is heading to the future in pursuit of being a teaching and learning community of excellence, with strong Christian values and compromised with the peace and compassion of Christ: with an innovative and pertinent curriculum, accessible to the technology, scientific investigation and global communication; with compassionate service experiences directed to those most in need, and teaching conflict management in a creative way with the peace of Christ; promoting student exchange with other countries and places around the world; with ample and comfortable educational and athletic facilities; with an extended-schedule program; with personnel that are competent, loyal and in alignment with the mission and vision of the institution, and willing to learn continually; affirming the Christian faith as the way of life, for the entire school community. 1751 Asomante Street, Summit Hills San Juan PR 00920 787-783-1295 www.acadmensj.org Founded: 1961 Grades: PreK-12 Administrator: Ramonita Rivera History On February 26, 1957, several English-speaking North Americans who lived in the San Juan area started to meet regularly for worship. In 1958, Pastor John Driver was assigned to pastor the group and to organize a Spanish-speaking congregation. The youth group was also organized by Alfredo and Rosa Meléndez and Roberto and Enrique Miranda. On March 6, 1960, Iglesia Evangélica Menonita Metropolitana was formally organized and included English-speaking Mennonites as well as Spanishspeakers. As the congregation and the programs continued to grow, the location was not big enough for the congregation s needs. They decided to search for a new location where they could build a church and a school. Mennonite Board of Missions purchased the land. After an extensive and arduous process, the congregation moved to their new location in 1961. The congregation believed a school should be established in order to strengthen the community. This school would provide a quality education and a Christian environment. On August 14, 1961, Academia Menonita began its first day of classes with one kindergarten class and one first grade class. The following year, the second and third grades were added. During subsequent years, more grades were added and the structure, which began with the dual purpose of worship and education, also grew. In 1965, sixth grade was added, ninth grade in 1971, prekindergarten in 1977, and 12 th grade in 1980, culminating with the first high school graduation in May 1981. Section 1, page 20
PO Box 2007 Aibonito PR 00705 787-857-3505 www.academiamenonitabetania.com Vision Integrating Christian faith and academic knowledge in all aspects of learning and student life, to develop people who are able to be useful to society. Mission Academia Menonita Betania of Aibonito (Bethany Mennonite Academy) has the mission to offer its students an excellent education through constructivist teaching strengthened by our beliefs. We believe: That God is the Lord of the universe and the world. That man was created in the image and likeness of God to live in peace with God and his fellow man, but man sinned against God and destroyed this relationship. That Jesus Christ, the Son of God, lived died and rose again to reconcile man to God and that the Spirit of God brings reconciliation when a person believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. That a person expresses her/his faith in Christ by complete obedience to God revealed in Christ and the faithful proclamation of the gospel of Christ. That the Bible is inspired by God and is the supreme authority in the Christian life. That the role of education is to lead men to faith in Jesus Christ and develop their skills to become a faithful and capable servant. Grades: PreK-10 Founded: 1947 Motto: Guíame Señor. (Guide me, Christ) Mrs. Deborah J. Aponte Arroyo Administrator History Academia Menonita Betania is located in the district of Pulguillas of Coamo. It was founded in August 1947 by two missionary teachers, Clara and Beulah Springer Litwiller. The school began with a first grade class and a second grade class. Additional grades were added each year, and most recently, tenth grade was added. In the future, the school hopes to have high school graduates. Academia Menonita Betania is a bilingual Christian school that is accredited and licensed by the General Education Council. In addition to its membership in MSC, it is a member of the Association of Private Schools in Puerto Rico. The school is located on ten acres of land surrounded by many trees and vegetation. It is a safe place off the beaten track which fosters an environment of peace and Christian values. Section 1, page 21
4105 Front Mountain Road Belleville PA 17004 717-935-2184 www.bellevillemennoniteschool.org Mission Belleville Mennonite School provides a comprehensive Pre-K through Grade 12 education in a Christ-centered environment, and prepares students to change the world through Christlike service, peacemaking, and leadership. Vision Belleville Mennonite School continues to grow as an academic community that develops minds, builds faith and makes disciples. For the intellectual development and academic preparation of students at BMS, we aim: to promote high academic standards that are consistent with each student s potential. to aid each student in acquiring high levels of proficiency in the fundamental communication processes of reading, writing, speaking and listening. to offer a curriculum which will adequately prepare students for further education (college, technical/trade school, training) and with employment skills. to develop creative and critical thinking skills including the logical defense of our faith (apologetics). to motivate students to pursue independent study in areas of interest and to provide them with the necessary traditional research skills and the use of the internet. to develop an awareness and an understanding of man s role in God s creation and of his responsibility to be a good steward of Earth s resources. to develop an understanding and an appreciation of the fine arts through exposure and participation. Grades: PreK-12 Founded: 1945 Superintendent: Starla Fogleman History Belleville Mennonite School was established in 1945 by a group of Amish and Mennonite ministers interested in providing a Christian education primarily for children of their churches. The first name given the school was Kishacoquillas Valley Christian Day School. In 1952, the name was changed to Belleville Mennonite School. In the first year, there were 29 students. The growth of the school was quite rapid with an enrollment of 83 the second year, and the following year 130. The next several decades brought many changes at BMS, including enrollment increases and new building constructions. In February 1976, the high school building was completely destroyed by fire. But by summer, ground had been broken for a new structure. Although not fully completed, the new building was occupied less than a year later in April 1977. The high school was licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction beginning with the 1951-1952 school year. Today the school offers a quality curriculum, and graduates are accepted by institutions of higher education for many different areas of study. Although the school continues to uphold its Mennonite roots, students from diverse Christian backgrounds enjoy the unique, private school education that BMS offers. Students from other cultures have also benefited from education at Belleville Mennonite School, as it has hosted foreign exchange students from many countries. Section 1, page 22