2025 Season of Elder Exchange Series Tackles Peacebuilding, Sustainability, Human Trafficking & More
The 2025 Elder Exchange season at VMRC invites audiences to explore thought-provoking topics that challenge conventional thinking and inspire unity across humanity. Engaging discussions are enriched by diverse perspectives from expert responders, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas. Rooted in a Christian perspective, these presentations encourage meaningful reflection and dialogue on some of today’s most pressing issues.
January 8, 2025
“Strep Throat Diagnosis and Healing: A Case Study in Health Care Research and Development,” featuring Julia Halterman, Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Biomedicine, Eastern Mennonite University
February 13, 2025
“Waste Not, Want Not: Good Stewardship at VMRC,” featuring Doug Graber Neufeld, Professor of Biology, Eastern Mennonite University
March 13, 2025
“Reconciling Conflicts and Building International Peace,” featuring Carl Stauffer, Senior Expert Reconciliation, United States Institute of Peace
April 10, 2025
“Exploring Science and Faith Through Investigative Projects,” featuring the junior high school science fair projects of local Christian School and Home School students
May 8, 2025
“Trafficked Women,” featuring IIsa Weaver, Founder and Director of East Gate Ministries
June 12, 2025
“Unreached People Groups After 50 Years: Contemporary Challenges and Global Collaboration,” featuring Jason Showalter, Global Ministries Director of Virginia Mennonite Missions
July 10, 2025
“Media/Technology Influences and Addiction,” featuring Brad Huddleston, Bible Teacher, Consultant and Conference Speaker
For more information, contact the Elder Exchange Convenors at VMRC, including Roman Miller at romanjaymiller@gmail.com; Richard Bowman at rebowmanmail@gmail.com; and Wayne Longenecker at whlongenecker@gmail.com. Elder Exchange is free and open to the public.
