This year, as we celebrate Emmanuel’s eightieth anniversary, we will be posting monthly articles on the history of the College. June 11, 2020 In the 1920s, the Mennonite Brethren in Christ (MBC) purchased a piece of land in Kitchener to be used for camp meetings, which were large-scale multi-day Christian events featuring live music and preaching. On these grounds the …
Grad Fights against Human Trafficking During Pandemic
May 28, 2020 The fight against human trafficking has never been easy, but since the global spread of the novel coronavirus, matters have become more challenging. Fight4Freedom, a Christian organization that advocates for and supports survivors of human trafficking (a “survivor” is a person who has experienced or is currently experiencing human trafficking or exploitation), has encountered a number of …
History: 1970’s Students Earn Glowing Reputation for Emmanuel
May 14, 2020 This year, as we celebrate Emmanuel’s eightieth anniversary, we will be posting monthly articles on the history of the College At Emmanuel, 1970 was a year of hope and excitement. Since 1964 the College had enjoyed its new campus, which included new buildings constructed under the leadership of President Bruce Wideman. Unfortunately, some other Bible colleges were …
Open Learning Director Draws on Fascinating International Experience
April 30, 2020 In 2018, David Nickerson began working at Emmanuel Bible College as the director of Open Learning, a new branch of the College that aims to increase access to education, especially non-credit education. When he set foot on campus his first day, he brought with him a fascinating educational and professional history that has shaped Open Learning and …