Sustainability & Creation Care

The AMBS community cares deeply about its interaction with the natural environment God created on earth.

From restoring native prairie grasses on campus and building a new library according to the L.E.E.D. green building rating system to implenting a green cleaning policy, AMBS actively seeks ways of nurturing a sustainable and restorative relationship with God's creation. The seminary campus also offers opportunities for exercise, personal reflection and interaction with the plants and animals that live on campus.

Visitors are invited to use the self-guided prayer walk brochure, which suggests several areas for prayer and contemplation along the campus walking path.

Cal Zehr and AMBS receive 2008 Urban Conservationist of the Year award

In February 2009, The Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized AMBS and Cal Zehr for their work on the AMBS green library by naming them co-winners of the 2008 Urban Conservationist Award. Cal Zehr served as project manager during the building process and he continues to advocate for green building practices as an independent consultant for the seminary. The Elkhart County SWCD expressed encouragement about Cal's "enthusiasm for green building and sustainable stormwater management" in their 2008 annual report.