The No-Debt Difference

By Jonathan Graham

A remarkable thing happened at Bethany this year: not a single student took out a student loan. This was not a random occurrence or a simple stroke of luck. Instead, the Seminary reached

Thrifty Thursday: Kroger Discount Table

I have talked about Kroger Sales before–I think they’re great. The local Kroger in Richmond, IN has a discounted table in the front of the store by the cash registers. When

Brethren Life & Thought Vol 53 No 4 (Fall 2008)

This issue of Brethren Life & Thought presents four feature articles and five book reviews.  Since this is the final issue for 2008 it also include an index for all the Volume 53 issues.  In the first article Frank

Forrest & Della Groff – Bethany Donors

Of Building and Buildings, Things Seen and Unseen

As pillars of the west coast Church of the Brethren and visionaries of the church planting movement of the mid 20th century, Forrest Groff and his spouse Della (Lam) were true builders,

Curtis Dubble – Bethany Donor

Shortly after Anna Mary Forney married Curtis Dubble, she said to him one day, “Curtis, don’t you think we ought to be tithing?” Taken aback, Curtis mumbled a bit and responded,

Richmond Area Highlights

While at Bethany you will probably be doing a lot of studying. But during your relaxation time, there are plenty of activities to do that are unique to Richmond. Here are a few of our favorite things.

 

Tourism

Winners of Peace Essay Announced

Bethany Seminary has announced the winners of the 2015 Peace Essay Contest on the theme Peacemaking, Creation Justice, and the Beloved Community. Katerina Friesen, an MDiv student at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, received first place for her essay “Planting

Where Do Pastors Come From?

by Jonathan Graham

Are you preparing pastors?

It’s a question that Bethany representatives are asked almost wherever they go. Many congregations in the Church of the Brethren struggle to find pastoral leadership, and it is

Local Thrifty Weekend Events | 8/28-8/30

Free movie at the Glen
Richmond Parks and Recreation Department has its final free movie and children’s activities of the summer.
In this week’s comic book space adventure, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” watch how a group of outlaws teams to

Leadership event, 11-14-25

Bethany Sponsors Spring Leadership and Service Event

Bethany Theological Seminary hosted a leadership development lunch and workshop on Friday, March 7, 2025, for students from Bethany, the Earlham School of Religion, and Ivy Tech Community College. This was the second event of this type