Article Author: Andrew J. Suderman

Andrew Suderman is an assistant professor in theology, peace, and mission at Eastern Mennonite University. He also serves as the secretary of Mennonite World Conference’s Peace Commission.
Although born in Canada, Andrew spent a combined total of 10 years living in Latin America. Most recently, he, along with his wife Karen, served with Mennonite Church Canada in South Africa from 2009-2016. Andrew and Karen now live in Harrisonburg, VA with their three beautiful children.

First a Friend
The Life and Legacy of Alvan and Ardys Thuma

By Andrew J. Suderman

December 2018 p. 326–330 | Book Review

Carolyn Kimmel.First a Friend: The Life & Legacy of Alvan & Ardys Thuma. Printed by CreateSpace, 2015. Pp. 212. ISBN 978-1-5114-7150-3. “He saved my life,” (33), says (now former) Zambian Brethren In Christ (BIC) Bishop Thuma Hamukang’andu. “My father told me when I was a child, after a week, I...read more