Nelson Kraybill is a pastor and theologian who served as scholar-in-residence at Bethlehem Bible College in Palestine (2022–2023), as president of Mennonite World Conference (2015–2022), and as president of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (1997–2009). He taught high school in Puerto Rico, pastored churches in Vermont and Indiana, was program director at the London Mennonite Centre in England (1991-1996), and has taught widely on issues of mission, allegiance, early church, and the book of Revelation. He received a PhD in New Testament from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Virginia and is author of the book Apocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics and Devotion in the Book of Revelation.
In this interview Dr. Kraybill shares with us some thoughts about his recent book Stuck Together: The Hope of Christian Witness in a Polarized World. Because of his various roles over the years, Nelson’s book is a goldmine for thoughtful Christians who want to explore themes of diversity, dialogue, forgiveness, and the power of small, humble acts in bridging divides.
To learn more about Nelson, you can follow his blog with pictures and commentary on biblical sites at www.peace-pilgrim.com.
J. Nelson Kraybill
Names mentioned in this interview:
Braver Angels, George Yancey, Joe Lichty, Ron Kraybill.