Ted Grimsrud

Prior to teaching at EMU, Ted Grimsrud served 10 years as a pastor in Mennonite churches in Arizona, Oregon and South Dakota. He is especially interested in the connection between Christian theology and pacifism. He teaches classes in theology, peace studies, ethics, and the Bible. He is married to Kathleen Temple and recently became a grandfather. His blog is at peacetheology.net. He hosts a weekly radio program on WEMC (91.7 FM; online at wemcradio.org), called “Wavelength,” where every Saturday at 3 p.m. he plays “the best of popular music at the intersection of country, folk, rock & roll, blues, and gospel.”

Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union (1988)
M.A., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (1983)
B.S., University of Oregon (1976)

“Violence as a Theological Problem.” CJP Web Journal #2 (Winter 2008).
Review of Mark Bredin, Jesus: Revolutionary of Peace. Biblical Theology Bulleton 37.4 (Winter 2007), 186-87.
“A Theology of Welcome.” In Michael A. King, ed., Stumbling Toward a Genuine Conversation on Homosexuality. Cascadia Publishing House, 2007. 237-244.
“The Legacy of CPS: Why Civilian Public Service is Important.” The Mennonite (June 19, 2007), 8-10.
Thirteen Sunday School lessons on Old Testament Prophets. Mennonite Weekly Review (June 3, 2007 – August 26, 2007).
“Walter Wink and Peace Theology.” In Frederich W. Weidmann and D. Sieple, eds. Enigmas and Powers: Engaging the Work of Walter Wink. Pickwick Publications, 2007. 74-78.
Embodying the Way of Jesus: Anabaptist Convictions for the 21st Century. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2007.
“The Lamb’s Power and Modern America.” Vital Theology. 3.7 (December 2006), 3.
“Jesus’ Confrontation with Empire.” In Nathan Yoder and Carol Scheppard, eds. Exiles in Empire. Pandora Press, 2007. 27-41.
“Anabaptism for the 21st Century.” Mennonite Quarterly Review. 80.3 (July 2006), 371-390.
Transforming the Powers: Peace, Justice, and the Domination System. Fortress Press, 2006.
God’s Healing Strategy: An Introduction to the Main Themes of the Bible. Cascadia Publishing House, 2001.

“What is Pacifism?” Faculty-Staff Luncheon, Eastern Mennonite University, February 5, 2008.
“Salvation in the Prophets, Salvation in Jesus: How Much Continuity?” Jewish-Christian Schism Revisited Conference. Eastern Mennonite University, March 16, 2007.
“The Christian Alternative to Vengeance.” Theologica Pacis Conference. Akron, PA, January 9, 2007.
“Revealing a New World: Power According to Biblical Apocalyptic.” American Academy of Religion Annual Meetings. Washington, DC, November 18, 2006.
“Transforming the Powers.” Augusta County Collegium Book Group. Fisherville, VA, August 24, 2006.
“Why Civilian Public Service is Important.” Civilian Public Service Reunion. Harrisonburg, VA, August 17, 2006.

“Do This and Live.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. February 10, 2008.
“The End Times Are Now.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. January 6, 2008.
“Bless All the Families of the Earth.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. November 4, 2007.
“Evoking God’s Presence.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. October 7, 2007.
“The Church: Why Bother?” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. September 9, 2007.
“Salvation: Healing Our Damage.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. May 27, 2007.
“Humanness: A Blessing or a Curse?” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. April 29, 2007.

American Academy of Religion
Anabaptist-Mennonite Scholars Network

American Academy of Religion annual meetings,San Diego, CA, November 16-20, 2007.

Bible and Religion Senior Capstone, Fall 2006.
Topics in Theology: Vengeance and God, Fall 2006.

Justice, Peace, and Conflict Studies steering committee.
Planning committee, mini-conference on “Vengeance” with Goshen College, November 2006.
Planning committee, “Jewish-Christian Schism Conference,” EMU, March 2007.
Member Institutional Research Board.
Planning committee for 2007 Mennonite Scholars and Friends session at American Accademy of Religion annual meetings.