About AMBS

Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary is a Christian community focused on biblical study and leadership training for the church. Here faculty and students immerse themselves in exploring how the Bible guides us in our daily discipleship.

Values of disciplined study, worship, missional leadership, peacemaking, creation care and commitment to anti-racism permeate the curriculum. Students and faculty live out these values in community life on the campus in Elkhart, Indiana, and embed them in distance learning and extension programs, as well as the continuing education and non-traditional programs that AMBS offers.

Commitments in AMBS theological education

Specific commitments shape theological education at AMBS, including:

1. God’s calling of the church shapes the character of the community in which teaching and learning occur.
2. Scripture is the primary standard in theological discernment and education.
3. Training to preach and witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ is vital.
4. We prepare students for Christian service in the local community and areas of need around the world.
5. We value the seminary’s Anabaptist-Mennonite heritage.
6. We support the work of the Holy Spirit in personal and pastoral formation of students.
7. We emphasize leadership ministries.
8. Our programs are oriented toward mission and evangelism
9. Theological depth and discernment is needed by those who guide the church.
10. We recognize the church as both the content and context for learning.

Outcomes of study at AMBS

Recent graduates said they had experienced the most growth in these ministry-related skills:

• Ability to conduct worship
• Ability to relate social issues to faith
• Knowledge of my own religious tradition
• Ability to give spiritual direction
• Ability in pastoral counseling
• Ability to use and interpret Scripture

AMBS graduates rated their personal growth highest in:

• Clarity of vocational goals
• Self-knowledge/self-confidence
• Enthusiasm for learning

Data taken from a survey by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada

(accrediting organization).