Jacob and Joan Enz Scholarship

Jacob and Joan Enz Scholarship

The Jacob and Joan Enz Scholarship was founded in 2023 to support students a Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) as they prepare for ministry and leadership in the church.

In keeping with the intent of the fund, priority consideration may be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• International students
• Graduates of Bluffton University

All qualified students are eligible to apply and will be considered. When applicants do not meet the preferred criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to other students who demonstrate financial need and alignment with the purposes of the fund.

As of June 30, 2025, the scholarship's market value was $78,553. The earnings are paid out annually to cover approximately 26% of tuition.

Support Jacob and Joan' scholarship

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If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to “AMBS,” note "Jacob and Joan Enz Scholarship" in the memo line, and mail it to 3003 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517.

More about Jacob and Joan

LaMar Reichert established this scholarship in honor of Jacob "Jake" and Joan Enz who both had a positive impact on his life. Jake was a Bible professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary from 1954-84, but was also LaMar's pastor at First Mennonite Church in Nappanee, Indiana. Jake mentored LaMar and accompanied him in front of the "draft board" as he declared his status as a Conscientious Objector. Jake gave the message at the wedding of LaMar and his wife, Adele, in 1959 at Meadows Mennonite Church.

LaMar appreciated Joan's influence in his life, including when he took piano lessons from her and singing in the choir under her direction. She encouraged people to use their God-given gifts to do the best that they could with those talents. Jake and Joan were servants of the church and impacted the lives of many people. LaMar explained, "They gave witness to their beliefs through their lives daily."

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