Academia Menonita Betania, Puerto Rico

Bethany Christian School, Indiana

Central Christian School, Ohio

Colegio Americas Unidas, Colombia

Dock Mennonite Academy, Pennsylvania

Eastern Mennonite School, Virginia

Freeman Academy, South Dakota

Hillcrest Academy, Iowa

Hinkletown Mennonite School, Pennsylvania

Kraybill Mennonite School, Pennsylvania

Lancaster Mennonite School, Pennsylvania

Lezha Academic Center, Albania

Peace Academic Center, Arizona

Quakertown Christian School, Pennsylvania

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Canada

Shalom Christian Academy, Pennsylvania

The City School, Pennsylvania

United Mennonite Educational Institute, Canada

West Fallowfield Christian School, Pennsylvania

Western Christian School, Oregon

Mennonite Early Childhood Network (MECN): Birth - kindergarten education

Hispanic Ministries Education: Theological and biblical education programs operated by MEA

Hispanic Ministries Education programs 

IBA - Instituto Bíblico Anabautista 

(Anabaptist Biblical Institute)

IBA was founded in 1988 to provide Spanish-language biblical and theological education to equip leaders who will serve in various ministries within Mennonite Church USA. It provides sound biblical teaching from an Anabaptist perspective to persons at all educational levels. The program operates through study centers in local congregations, facilitated by volunteer tutors. Two levels of study are offered: certificate and diploma level.

Students are typically active leaders serving in their congregations as Sunday school teachers, deacons, pastors, church planters and various other roles. The number of students and study centers changes frequently as classes do not follow the traditional school year. At any given time over 200 students are actively enrolled in 25 study centers located throughout the country.

More than 130 students have completed the IBA program in the last five years.

IBA is beginning to offer courses in English as translations become available. 

SeBAH - Seminario Bíblico Anabautista Hispano

(Hispanic Anabaptist Biblical Seminary)

SeBAH is a Spanish undergraduate level biblical, theological and ministerial education program primarily for active leaders in U.S. Hispanic Anabaptist-Mennonite congregations. It provides an open, formal, alternative education that is accessible and affordable to Hispanic Mennonite leaders, regardless of their geographical location. The program combines face-to-face and distance education using instructors remotely (via e-mail and Moodle platforms) and local mentors with the involvement of the regional conference ministers.

The SeBAH program consists of eight courses, two workshops and a final pastoral project, totaling 28 credit hours. Graduation can occur within 27 months. Students can earn a "Certificate in Pastoral Ministry" with recognition by a chosen Mennonite educational institution.

SeBAH provides an alternative means of training that promotes a Hispanic biblical theological identity, is faithful to the Anabaptist heritage, and meets the needs of the Hispanic Mennonite congregations in the United States in their desire to train their ministerial staff in their own context. 

Executive Director

position description

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2 

Introduction

MEA is an agency of Mennonite Church USA. It works collaboratively with the Mennonite Higher Education Agency (MHEA), Mennonite Schools Council (MSC), Hispanic Ministries Educational ministries and churches. Its primary focus is helping to grow local congregations through Christ-centered, Anabaptist-Mennonite educational vision and practice in affiliated schools and educational programs.  

The MEA Executive Director has a deep commitment to a Christ-centered Anabaptist understanding of faith and life. They:

• Anticipate needs and opportunities, and listen to the wisdom and experience of others to identify appropriate directions for growth and change.
  
   
• Develop collective vision and actions that enable Mennonite education across all levels to flourish so that churches are strengthened.
  
   
• Lead with vision and flexibility.
  
   
• Understand, support and pursue relationships, collaboration and collective actions across all of Mennonite education.
  
   
• Articulate the value and purpose of Mennonite education.
  
   
• Seize new opportunities and act quickly as they arise. 
  
   
  Accountability
  
  The Executive Director reports to the Mennonite Education Agency Board of Directors and is accountable to the Executive Board of Mennonite Church USA.
  
   
  
  Gives leadership to
  
  MEA staff
  
  
  
  Qualifications

• Is actively committed to a Christ-centered faith with an Anabaptist-Mennonite understanding.
  
   
• Demonstrates creative vision, planning and responsiveness.
  
   
• Participates, or is willing to participate, in a Mennonite Church USA congregation.
  
   
• Holds a graduate degree in a related field, preferably a terminal degree.
  
   
• Brings relevant experience in educational leadership, preferably in K-12 and higher education levels.
  
   
• Demonstrates strong relational and communication skills.
  
   
• Has experience in collaboration and collective impact approaches to enable organizations to achieve common vision and goals.
  
   
• Benefits from personal experience in working with organizations in systems that work together for the common good.
  
   
• Evidence of a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, multiculturalism and anti-racism.
  
   
  
  Goals / Responsibilities / Collaborations
  
  To advance Christ-centered Anabaptist Mennonite education the MEA Executive Director will focus on the following seven areas of responsibility: 
  
   

1)   Work closely with the denomination and congregations to increase the percentage of Mennonite students attending Mennonite schools. 

 

2)   Ensure strong and supportive relationships with MHEA, MSC and Hispanic Ministries Education.

3)   Create collective advancement opportunities that increase financial investments in Anabaptist-Mennonite education.

 

4)   Work with MHEA to create, establish and maintain innovative programs and courses that are relevant and available in many formats and easily accessible.

 

5)   Model and help build financial stability for Anabaptist-Mennonite schools.

 

6)   Promote innovative, holistic academic programs that strengthen our Anabaptist distinctives.

 

7)   Grow visionary leadership styles that encourages flexibility and nurtures education rooted in Anabaptist faith and life. 

Qualified applicants should submit

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position
  

• Current resume or curriculum vitae

• 4 references, please provide names and contact information (references will not be checked until the candidate gives permission)
  
   
• Statement of educational philosophy
  
   
• Statement articulating your personal Christian faith and practices.