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CMU is an innovative Christian university, rooted in the Anabaptist Mennonite tradition, moved and transformed by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Through teaching, research, and service, CMU inspires and equips women and men for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society. CMU'sLike that of any organization, CMU's mission statement is like a densely packed coil with the potential and the obligation to spring to life in a vibrant array of programs and projects, conversations, and commitments. CMU's mission statement is upfront and out there in its particularity. Faithfulness to the story of God's creating and transforming work through Jesus Christ is the heartbeat, the mindfulness, and the motivating impulse for the service, leadership, and reconciliation through which CMU participates in church and society. CMU's mission statement takes shape through a vibrant array of programs and projects, conversations, and commitments. The statement names the story of God's creating and transforming work through Jesus Christ as the heartbeat of the service, leadership, and reconciliation through which CMU students, faculty, graduates, and surrounding community participate in church and society. At CMU's service, leadership and reconciliation' are personal and communal learning outcomes encountered within academic, personal, and interpersonal, theological, artistic, physical, and environmental contexts. Education involves "building understandings" in ways that are about knowledge as much as relationships, enabling us to see, engage, and share in a world that is as wondrous as strained, and that ever calls for our best care and innovative capacities. Convictions regarding integrity in life and faith alongside the integration of knowledge, action, and community wisdom lie at the heart of CMU's educational vision. CMU's self-understanding as a church-related university is grounded in relationships of trust and commitments to ongoing, open dialogue and inquiry. By God's grace, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice: God is known to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Creator who seeks to restore fallen humanity by calling people faithful in fellowship, worship, service, and witness. Jesus is the Son of God. Through his life and teachings, his cross and resurrection, he showed us how to be faithful disciples, redeemed the world, and offers eternal life. As a church, we are a community of those whom God's Spirit calls to turn from sin, acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord, receive baptism upon confession of faith, and follow Christ in life. As a faith community, we accept the Bible as our authority for faith and life, interpreting it together under Holy Spirit guidance, in the light of Jesus Christ to discern God's will for our obedience. The Spirit of Jesus empowers us to trust God in all areas of life, so we become peacemakers who renounce violence, love our enemies, seek justice, and share our possessions with those in need. We gather regularly to worship, celebrate the Lord's Supper, and hear God's Word in a spirit of mutual accountability. As a world-wide community of faith and life, we transcend boundaries of nationality, race, class, gender, and language. We seek to live in the world without conforming to the powers of evil, witnessing to God's grace by serving others, caring for creation, and inviting all people to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. In these convictions, we draw inspiration from Anabaptist forebears of the 16th century, who modeled radical discipleship to Jesus Christ. We seek to walk in his name by the power of the Holy Spirit, as we confidently await Christ's return and the final fulfillment of God's kingdom. View full university

Mennonite Collegiate Institute of Gretna, Manitoba, was established in 1889, and is the longest-serving of some thirty Mennonite schools in Canada today. Many changes have occurred along the way, from new staff to new buildings, the heart of MCI remains. The rich legacy of developing young peoples’ God-given gifts in an Anabaptist Christian setting continues to live on in the halls of MCI today. Mennonite Collegiate Institute, located in Gretna, Manitoba is a provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school (Gr. 9-12), and a member of Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools & Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools. MCI emphasizes a strong academic program, excellent athletic & fine arts programs and is home to a thriving dormitory program. Our mission is to educate young people in an Anabaptist-Christian context, seeking to develop each student’s God-given potential, providing a practice ground for maturing faith in Jesus Christ, in thought, love and action. Our purpose is to educate young people in an Anabaptist Christian context, seeking to develop their God-given potential in terms of physical, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being and to develop in them an appreciation of our Mennonite heritage. Our aim is that our students accept Christ as Lord and that they be disciples who express Christian hope by serving others, promoting peace, and providing Christ-like leadership within the church community and secular world. View full school

There is a vibrant community at play and work in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and Harrisonburg is rated among the top college towns in the nation. Where you are matters, whether you are a student, parent, alumnus, future employee, or want to know more about EMU, you will discover there is much to love about Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley. You can enjoy biking, hiking, hunting, skiing, rock-climbing, canoeing, and just hanging out under typically blue skies. Take in a concert, shop downtown, and catch up over coffee.No matter where you are you will discover that Harrisonburg earns our nickname as "the friendly city." Eastern Mennonite University was founded in 1917 and is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. From its beginnings as a small bible college, EMU has grown into a vibrant learning community, offering more than 50 programs of study and serving people from many faith traditions, cultures, and nationalities. Core values of service, social justice, Christian discipleship, and peacemaking are integrated into the classroom environment. EMU strives to provide a community of learning where differences are valued, where respectful debate is encouraged, and where we collaborate across our differences to confront the genuine challenges we face in the world constructively. EMU's vision is a challenge to commit ourselves to offer healing and hope in our diverse world by doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. As we live into that vision, we follow Jesus' call to bear witness to the truth, serve with compassion, and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and peace. EMU wants to be intentional about faith-based, Christian engagement with the world. We want you to join us in changing the world to be a place with more compassion and care for the others, the environment, and the world's resources.EMU is home to students from all walks of life. While a portion of the student body attends Mennonite churches, over half of our student body comes from other faith traditions. More than 30 religious groups are represented on campus from all over the world. Mennonites at EMU have much in common with all Christians. Mennonites are distinctive among followers of Jesus in being among the "historic peace churches," along with the Church of the Brethren and Quakers. We provide opportunities for worship in various settings and styles, and our students connect to local congregations of many denominations. We aim to provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to explore and discuss faith together. EMU's supporting denomination is Mennonite Church, USA. They have identified seven priorities that guide the mission and ministry of Mennonite Church USA. Fundamentally, EMU is committed to — and delivers — a rigorous academic program that is affordable and prepares graduates to succeed in their careers and further academic pursuits. Our educational mission and vision are grounded in the enduring biblical values of discipleship, community, service to others, sustainability, and peacemaking. We educate undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students to serve and lead in a global context for the common good. EMU prepares students to serve and lead in a global context. Our learning community integrates Christian faith, academic rigor, artistic creation, and reflective practice informed by the liberal arts, interdisciplinary engagement, and cross-cultural encounter. EMU will be renowned for academic excellence and faithful discipleship in addressing the most significant challenges in our complex world. We seek to be a leader among Christian universities, united by a hopeful and enquiring spirit, cultivating meaningful relationships locally and globally, and engaging the rich diversity of human identity, experience, and need. Discover your purpose in life at a Christian university that includes people from diverse cultures and faith traditions. Rooted in the contemporary Mennonite values of community, sustainability, service to others, and peacemaking, EMU's rigorous academics prepare graduates to excel in their field and serve the common good. Join our caring community of learning… transfer to EMU! We make transferring easy. Whether you are completing your associate's degree and want to continue your education, your current school is not exactly what you had hoped, or you want to finish what you started years go, EMU will make your transfer smooth. Y-Serve (Young People's Christian Association) is the longest-running student organization at EMU! We are students eager to offer service to our community and beyond. Our goal is to serve others as the hands and feet of Jesus. Y-Serve offers scholarships to help students participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences related to Christian mission, service, and outreach. Applications for the Y-Scholarship must be provided to the Y-Serve Leadership Team at least one month ahead of the event date. If approved, Y-Serve will pay or reimburse up to half of the registration fee. Reimbursement of transportation and food expenses will be considered as funds allow. Receipts for gas and food must be submitted post-event for consideration. To apply, send a copy of the workshop or conference event description and registration form along with a paragraph expressing the connection between this particular event and Christian mission, service, and outreach. Include your reasons for interest in this particular event and a statement of your financial need. View full university

We inspire students with an excellent, well-rounded PreK-12 education in a nurturing and Christ-centered environment. At LM, students learn how to live and serve beyond themselves to engage in work that will have a lasting impact on the Church and society. People choose LM for different reasons. For some, the school’s Christian values and beliefs are paramount. For others, it is the wholesome, caring Christian atmosphere and sense of belonging. Others value educational excellence. Still, others choose LM for exciting co-curricular opportunities in athletics, fine arts, and music. Outstanding teachers, programs, and curriculum are all important and good reasons to choose LM. Some like to think of the total school experience as a life-shaping community. When families choose Lancaster Mennonite School, they choose a quality education, but more importantly, they are choosing a Christian education that transforms lives to change our world. Some schools provide just a quality education others emphasize community or operate in the Christian faith tradition. LM uniquely combines all three. Public schools are legally prohibited from nurturing the Christian faith, the heart of Lancaster Mennonite’s mission. In our community setting, students build friendships that provide a lifetime support system, as evidenced by alumni who share their stories. Within these significant relationships, students learn to include and respect all people — a value enhanced by the school’s rich racial/ethnic diversity. LM seniors score well above state and national averages on college entrance exams, enabling them to enroll in a wide range of colleges and universities, and local businesses notice and hire LM graduates. However, more important than learning how to earn a living is learning how to live. To be a leader in Prek-12 educational experiences of excellence and character. Lancaster Mennonite School provides PreK-12 education in a diverse community that nurtures students to become creative and innovative learners prepared for college, career, and life. Centered in Christ and committed to educational excellence, students are empowered to change the world through Christ-like love, peacemaking, and service. To change our world through innovative Christ-centered education. LMS will be a leader in PreK-12 educational experiences of excellence and character. Through local and global connections in a Christ-centered community, lives will be transformed, and our world changed. Lancaster Mennonite School is a comprehensive PreK-12 school that prepares graduates for lifelong learning. The Christ-centered educational process develops the gifts of each student to live as a global citizen. Locust Grove Grades PreK-8 2257 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA 17602 +1-717-394-7107 NEW DANVILLE Grades PreK-8 393 Long Ln, Lancaster, PA 17603 +1-717-872-2506 View full school

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate provides its students with an opportunity to grow and thrive through a comprehensive school curriculum that includes rigorous academics, character building athletics with fantastic coaching, a varied arts and music program that includes drama, vocal, and orchestral opportunities and additionally highlights the importance of spiritual practice. On February 15th, 1945, delegates from the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada decided to open a new Mennonite high school. With seven months to plan, they went to work and hired the school's first Principal, Harold Groh, and secured a 14-acre plot of land located close to the Rockery (now Rockway Gardens). A fundraising goal of $50,000 was quickly set, and the community went to work in making alterations to the existing house and barn to accommodate the first group of students. Rockway's first teacher, Salome Bauman, was also hired to guide the academic program. Thus, Rockway was born 27 students crowded into the grade 9 room and 11 students into Grade 10 that first year. School life was closely monitored, and extracurricular activities were closely regulated. A devotional committee was struck, the student newspaper was called "Classroom echoes," a social committee began, and instead of custodians, students had to clean that facility. Boys swept, washed blackboards, emptied ashes from the furnace girls waited on tables, washed and dried dishes, peeled vegetables, and cleaned the second floor's dorm area. Overriding all of the logistics of both opening and operating the school was the underlying vision and mission of Rockway. Rockway's founders desired a school that would provide a vital academic and faith education while also creating opportunities for students to grow in character and understand their ability to impact the world around them positively. Rockway is, first and foremost, an outstanding school with a rigorous academic program. More than ninety percent of our students go on to universities and colleges in their program of choice. More than half of our graduates last year were Ontario Scholars. We offer an enriched program in small classes designed to reach students of diverse learning styles, taught by a remarkable team of dedicated and gifted teachers. Our students are deeply involved in our school's life, its activities, and its engagement with the broader community. As you will see throughout this website, our small size is a considerable asset. It offers us tremendous flexibility in developing and delivering a rich, creative program that addresses our student body's academic, social, athletic, artistic, and spiritual needs in an affirming learning environment. Rockway is a Mennonite school, and approximately half our students have personal connections to that faith tradition. Ours is a religious tradition concerned with putting its values into action through service and peacemaking, an awareness of our obligations to one another in community, and discerning together what makes for a just and compassionate world. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds and appreciate the richness that this diversity brings to our classrooms and our school. Rockway offers an outstanding and rigorous academic program for students in Grades 7 through 12. Our school is fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Rockway offers a more enriched and dynamic learning environment than you will find in most schools. Moreover, our students emerge from their time here ready to succeed and excel in whatever futures they choose to pursue. Rockway's Grade 7&8 program offers rich academic programs in which small class sizes facilitate unique learning opportunities designed to reach students with diverse learning styles. We offer our Grade 7 and 8 students many opportunities for leadership development not available to all students in other schools, and the difference is clear: our 7&8 students embark on a path towards graduation ready to pursue their dreams, eager to make a difference, and prepared for life's challenges. Rockway offers many unique opportunities for faith and character formation. The entire school community gathers twice a week for the chapel. Through scripture, prayer, music, visuals, hands-on spiritual practices, celebrations, storytelling, sharing, and thoughtful reflections, all participants are encouraged to explore and grow their understandings of a life lived from a Christian faith perspective. Rockway's Business program offers our senior students an entry into the world of international business and leadership through in depth study, discussion, and hands-on learning. Our goal is to expose learners to local businesses and international leaders through Rockway's values' unique lens. Students have the opportunity to explore business issues through practical case studies, learning tours, and conversations with community leaders. Whether you are playing a pick-up game in the gym at lunchtime or competing on a school team, Rockway values the student-athlete and their contributions to our school. Rockway students lead an enriched arts life having the opportunity to get involved in the Visual Arts, Drama, and Music in all grades. In addition to the in-class study, Rockway offers various opportunities to take skills development to the next level through events like our Visual Arts Exhibition, Christmas and Spring Music Concerts, and our annual Dramas/All-School Musicals. View full school