An open mic time will follow this convocation address. Professor Graber Miller’s doctoral dissertation explored the relationship between church and state and was published as a book: Wise as Serpants, Innocent as Doves: American Mennonites Engage Washington [U. of Tennesee Press, 1996].

James E. Brenneman, new Goshen College president, delivers his inaugural address in Sauder Hall at Goshen College.

Student worship leaders: Beth Wright & Jeff Hochstetler. President Jim Brenneman and others ask questions and wonder. This chapel service begins the presidential inauguration festivities and ends in Schrock Plaza.

Campus ministries team will lead this chapel. Bob Yoder, new campus minister, will preach. In addition to Bob, the Team includes Jason Harrison, assistant campus minister, and the following students: Sara Becker-Hoover, Jess Buller, Brad Graber, Sarah Wiersma, Sarah Wilson.

Our new president, Jim Brenneman, will launch the 2006-07 school year in this opening convocation. His official inauguration will be September 10.

This podcast features the Worship Service held as a part of the New Student Orientation at Goshen College.