Heirbyadoption wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 3:55 pmThe leadership in charge of FotW and Sattler is moving in that direction, and has been for a while, along with moving away from traditional Anabaptist positions (such as not going to political protests).
I understand the thought. So I take it from your parenthetical that they now participate in political protests...? Might you have another real-life example or two of things they actually ARE doing as a result of this liberal-progressive movement?
The habit of political entanglements (consistently on the leftist-progressive side of things) has been going on for 4 years. I would not trust any kind of "Anabaptist" institution run by people who are doing that kind of thing to not eventually go in the same direction.
Not consistently on the left.
Conservative colleges have been heavily engaged in the anti-abortion movement for decades. I don't know that Sattler is. But many others such as Grove City College and Liberty University most certainly are.
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Heirbyadoption wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 3:55 pmThe leadership in charge of FotW and Sattler is moving in that direction, and has been for a while, along with moving away from traditional Anabaptist positions (such as not going to political protests).
I understand the thought. So I take it from your parenthetical that they now participate in political protests...? Might you have another real-life example or two of things they actually ARE doing as a result of this liberal-progressive movement?
The habit of political entanglements (consistently on the leftist-progressive side of things) has been going on for 4 years. I would not trust any kind of "Anabaptist" institution run by people who are doing that kind of thing to not eventually go in the same direction.
Not consistently on the left.
Conservative colleges have been heavily engaged in the anti-abortion movement for decades. I don't know that Sattler is. But many others such as Grove City College and Liberty University most certainly are.
Those folks are Catholic, not Mennonite or other Anabaptist.
ken_sylvania wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:01 am
Those folks are Catholic, not Mennonite or other Anabaptist.
My point is that colleges engage in both left and right political activism and protest. And conservative Mennos have been active in the anti abortion movement.
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I receive the 5 Pearl Friday email from Sattler College each week and in today's email they write about the 500th anniversary of the "free-church movement". I'm assuming, by what they write, they are referring to the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. That's the first I've heard it described as the "free-church movement". Is this more common than I'm aware of?
GaryK wrote: ↑Fri Dec 06, 2024 7:38 pm
I receive the 5 Pearl Friday email from Sattler College each week and in today's email they write about the 500th anniversary of the "free-church movement". I'm assuming, by what they write, they are referring to the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. That's the first I've heard it described as the "free-church movement". Is this more common than I'm aware of?
Quite common in Germany - the free churches are the opposite of state churches. When I moved to Germany, I did not have to pay church taxes because I said I was Mennonite. I had no idea that the state collected tax money for churches, so I was just answering honestly, without knowing it had tax ramifications.
I was part of a Evangelical Free Church there. There was also a Free Evangelical Church. Mennonites were also considered a free church.
Remember the word Antidestablishmentarianism, which most of us learned but never understood? Google it.
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1. Are we discussing the topic? Good.
2. Are we going around and around in a fight? Let's stop doing that.
3. Is there some serious wrongdoing or relational injury? Let's address that, probably not in public and certainly not for show.
Welcoming Dr. Finny Kuruvilla as Interim President of Sattler College
The Board of Trustees of Sattler College is honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Finny Kuruvilla as interim president of Sattler College, following the faithful and dedicated leadership of Zack Johnson, who has served as president since 2022.
Mr. Johnson’s steady hand and servant leadership have been a vital part of Sattler’s journey. Under his guidance, the college has deepened its roots and broadened its reach, staying true to its mission. From his early days as a founding administrator to his recent presidential term, he has poured his heart into this community, nurturing students, stewarding institutional growth, and leading with conviction. Among his lasting contributions is the launch of the Entrustment Model, Sattler’s bold, no-tuition approach to Christian higher education that entrusts students with both freedom and responsibility. He also helped expand the student body to reflect a global vision, welcoming students from around the world who are eager to serve Christ with wisdom and courage. Though he is transitioning out of the president’s office, his role at Sattler is far from over. He will join the Board of Trustees and carry on teaching, thus continuing to invest in the mission he has helped shepherd for so many years.
We now welcome Dr. Finny Kuruvilla, founder of Sattler College and long-time visionary for its mission, into the role of interim president. A physician, scientist, and biblical scholar, Dr. Kuruvilla brings a rare blend of academic excellence and kingdom-minded humility. His resume includes an MD and PhD from Harvard University, a background in medical research and investing, and decades of ministry leadership. But more than his credentials, what defines Dr. Kuruvilla is his unwavering commitment to raising up courageous followers of Jesus, students who embody spiritual depth and academic rigor.
Dr. Kuruvilla’s sacrifice to step into this role is again a reflection of his heart: one of joyful surrender for the sake of the Kingdom. He has never wavered from the dream that launched Sattler to establish a college that would produce wise, faithful, and bold leaders.
As the Board looks ahead with confidence and clarity, we are deeply grateful for the continued involvement of both Mr. Johnson and Dr. Kuruvilla. Their partnership represents not merely a change in title, but a shared commitment to Sattler’s founding vision: to light the world through relational discipleship and academic excellence by forming radical disciples of Jesus who live in intentional Christian community and are equipped to serve Christ, the Church, and the world.
We invite the entire Sattler community—students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—to join us in prayer and support during this season of transition. May the Lord continue to bless and build His work through Sattler College.
Zack is now listed as President Emeritus. The emeritus title is usually reserved for someone who retires on account of age, infirmity, or long service -- not a young pup who held the position for about three years. I like the guy, but they should just call him Past President or something, not Emeritus.
ohio jones wrote: ↑Mon Jun 09, 2025 12:18 pm
Zack is now listed as President Emeritus. The emeritus title is usually reserved for someone who retires on account of age, infirmity, or long service -- not a young pup who held the position for about three years. I like the guy, but they should just call him Past President or something, not Emeritus.
ohio jones wrote: ↑Mon Jun 09, 2025 12:18 pm
Zack is now listed as President Emeritus. The emeritus title is usually reserved for someone who retires on account of age, infirmity, or long service -- not a young pup who held the position for about three years. I like the guy, but they should just call him Past President or something, not Emeritus.
From Websters:
In Latin, emeritus was used to describe soldiers who had completed their duty. It is the past participle of the verb emereri, meaning "to serve out one's term," from the prefix e-, meaning "out," and merēre, "to earn, deserve, or serve." (Merēre is also the source of our word merit.) English speakers claimed emeritus as their own in the late 17th century, applying it as both a noun and an adjective referring or relating not to soldiers but to someone who is retired from professional life but permitted to keep as an honorary title the rank of the last office they held.
I'm not aware of any other college in the country who would refer to someone in their 30s who resigned to do other things as "President Emeritus"
It usually means you are sticking around to be a senior advisor and dignitary of some sort.
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The emeritus title is usually reserved for someone who retires on account of age, infirmity, or long service -- not a young pup who held the position for about three years. I like the guy, but they should just call him Past President or something, not Emeritus.