May 13th, 2026AMBS Events & Info
AMBS Trees of Life Retreat: May 29–30 (Friday at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary; Saturday at Camp Friedenswald). This noncredit retreat led by Janeen Bertsche Johnson, DMin, will weave together study of biblical texts about trees; understanding of trees as organisms and within ecosystems; ecological issues; and spiritual practices. Limit: 15 participants. Register by May 22. ambs.edu/trees
Anabaptist Short Course Bundle. Get the best deal on Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s collection of discussion-based online short courses! Take four noncredit online courses in 2026–27 for only $995 USD total and save more than $400. (The regular price is $350/course.) Each course lasts six weeks and will help you deepen your understanding of Anabaptist history, thought, witness and practice. No grades, no papers! CEUs available. ambs.edu/bundle
Orienting With the Word. Is your congregation eager for a new way to walk with Scripture? This free five-month program of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s Faith Formation Collaborative builds community and biblical competency through Bible study. Each participating congregation designates a small group to join with others in a Bible study practice that involves wrestling, wondering and worship with the biblical text. The next cohort runs Aug. 1 – Dec. 13, and the program is free to participating congregations. Apply by June 15! ambs.edu/orienting-with-the-word