A Time to Build - Concordia College

A Message from the Co-Chairs
We have a passion for Concordia College Alabama: Concordia offers a wonderful opportunity for a Christian education to
students who would not be able to afford to attend a private four-year liberal arts college without the school’s
commitment to service.
This is a gem of a ministry that has been overlooked for far too long. President Tilahun Mendedo has impressed us by
his passion for education, commitment to Christ, and love for the students to create a campus community committed to
excellence. We believe there are great things ahead for this college.
The recent purchase of a new “west campus” adjacent to Concordia’s original campus sets the stage for exciting growth
in the College’s enrollment and academic offerings. Yet in order for the College to accommodate and educate a growing
student body, many campus improvements are urgently needed.
As Co-Chairs of Concordia’s “A Time to Build” campaign, it is our prayer that many hundreds of Concordia alumni and
friends will step forward and work with us. Concordia College needs your loyal support. Please pray for Concordia, and
please give generously for the facilities required to make Concordia the best Christian college in the south.
Now is the time for Concordia College to build for the future. Let us move forward with boldness, firm in the
knowledge that Concordia College is in God’s hands. This is His work, and it is our sincere privilege to be a part of it.
Rod and Mattie Olson,
Campaign Co-Chairs
Lloyd and Ruth Probasco,
Campaign Co-Chairs
Ross and Gloria Edwards,
Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs
“The reason I came to Concordia is not
the reason I’m still here. I came to play
football. However, I’m very close to
graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Elementary Education. I’m here now
because I want to promote the good in
others and to inspire positive change to
all those with whom I interact.”
Joshua R. Stewart
Class of 2012