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M o b e rly, Missouri Volume LIV Spring 2011

Continuing the Legacy! 

by Dr. Ron Oakes 

One of Central’s core values is 

“Heritage: Continuing the legacy of 

the Restoration Movement and CCCB.” 

From the beginning in 1957, Central 

has promoted solid, conservative 

Biblical teaching—in breadth and 

depth—as well as close adherence to 

the essential tenets of the Restoration 

Movement. For 54 years, Central has 

championed that conservative voice 

in our congregations by equipping 

Biblically-prepared, globally-minded, 

evangelistically-hearted servant leaders. 

Institutional core values are like mooring 

posts to which Central is closely tied. 

They help Central stay grounded to 

the essence of what New Testament 

Christianity is all about. Even though 

culture tends to produce tides of change 

that draw institutions out to the depths 

of the sea, Central remains securely tied 

to our conservative heritage. We don’t 

want to lose our way. We don’t want 

to drift away by succumbing 

to cultural trends and lose 

our essential identity. We are 

a Bible College! We equip 

authentic Kingdom leaders for 

the church at large. 

No wonder we are designated 

in our name as a college “… 

of the Bible.” One of our 

vision layers—to which our 

strategic plan is tied--is to be 

“Doctrinally Conservative.” This is 

part of our intentional strategic plan to 

maintain and continue the legacy into 

the future. No wonder prospective 

professors and adjuncts must provide 

written answers to a two-part theological 

questionnaire—before they are even 

considered! No wonder there are high 

expectations placed upon them. 

Following a recent Foundations of 

Christianity class discussion, Professor 

Micheal Curtice engaged in a conversation 

with one of his students on the subject 

of baptism. After considering the 

clear Biblical teaching on baptism, and 

particularly that one cannot grammatically 

separate “repent and be baptized” 

in Acts 2:38, the student wanted to be 

immersed. So at the conclusion of the 

chapel service, we rolled the portable 

baptistery into the Ferneau Center, and 

baptized this young man into Christ in 

front of the student body! 

Baptisms happen throughout the 

year—usually in local churches. 

Sometimes on our mission trips—like 

our basketball team’s spring break trip 

to Jamaica—where four were added to 

God’s Kingdom! Students, faculty, and 

staff take our heritage seriously. Paul 

writes, “For I am not ashamed of the 

Gospel, for it is the power of God for 

salvation…” (Romans 1:16). We are— 

and will continue to be—a Restoration 

Movement Bible college. You can be 

certain that Central is “continuing the 

legacy” of the past into the future. 

Ronald L. Oakes, D.Min. 

President 

President 

Dr. Ron Oakes 

Editor 

Sherry Wallis 

publicrelations@cccb.edu 

Pictures provided by 

Samantha Langlois 

Admissions Team 

Staff 

Photography by DeWeese 

Rita Robertson 

Contributors 

Dr. Ron Oakes 

Anne Menear 

Philip Marley 

Dr. David Fincher 

Faith Axton 

Cindy Meyer 

Dan Schantz 

Regina Green 

Admissions Team 

Central Christian College of the Bible 

exists to develop servant leaders for the church. 

Central Christian College of the Bible is an equal opportunity 

institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, 

sex or national or ethnic origin. 


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Visit our website at www.cccb.edu. 

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Professor Green Resigns 

Daniel Schantz Retires 

It is with a heavy heart we share 

with you the current situation 

about Professor Regina Green. 

Regina battled cancer in 2002, 

and it has returned. Initially 

the doctor thought the spot that 

was discovered was treatable and 

curable. Unfortunately, through 

further diagnosis and tests, the 

doctor recognized the cancer had spread into her hips 

and bones. Though treatments will help with the pain, 

the current situation is not curable. A portion of her 

letter of resignation is quoted for you. 

“It was an honor of being called to work at Central- 

-and with MY teachers—and so many talented and 

caring faculty and staff members. I enjoyed the 

thrill of teaching and having the light come on for 

students and students then becoming friends. All 

of these and so many more are treasures I have 

stored up in my heart. How I will miss this place! 

“But now I have to go home. When I first learned I 

had cancer I considered it, but when I learned I only 

had one to two years to live, I knew I had to go and 

live near my children, my grandchildren, and my 

mother. So I am resigning as of the end of the contract 

year. My heart weeps over this decision because I 

have enjoyed every minute of my ministry here and at 

TLCC [Timber Lake Christian Church]. I love Central 

and will continue to support her in any way I can. 

“I covet your prayers as I will ‘thank my God every 

time I remember you’ and hold you up before the Father 

pleading for all the good things he has to give you.” 

Much love, 

Regina 

Regina has been serving as an Associate Professor of 

Christian Counseling and Dean of Women since July 

2005. “We love and respect Regina. We love her 

ministry here and the significant contribution she has 

made to the Kingdom, as well as to Central Christian 

College of the Bible. She has touched all of us in one 

way or another, and we thank God for her,” commented 

President Oakes. 

Daniel Schantz submitted a letter to the 

Vice-President of Academics in early 

March, expressing his intention to retire 

at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. 

Schantz has been teaching Christian 

Education courses at Central since 1968. 

He also enjoyed teaching Bible courses. 

Proverbs and Ecclesiastes were his 

favorites. Dan plans to continue writing 

and supply preaching. 

Schantz stated the following in his resignation letter, “I am 

grateful for 43 years in which to influence young people for 

Christ. I will miss the staff, the faculty, and especially the 

students who have made this journey more interesting. I leave 

with good will toward all, and I will continue to care about 

Central for as long as she is true to her mission and message.” 

Through the years, Mr. Schantz has taken on many different 

responsibilities. He organized and ran the “Show-Me Shop, 

Christian Education Convention,” updated bulletin boards 

on campus, and traveled with college teams. He sponsored 

the puppet team in the 70s and 80s and traveled with music 

groups throughout the years. He also represented the College 

at numerous churches. 

Although he is known as Professor Schantz at Central, he is 

more widely known for his writings. Schantz is a published 

author of books for children, teaching techniques, and 

numerous articles in magazines and newspapers. He is a 

regular contributor to Daily Guideposts, The Lookout, and The 

Christian Standard. 

“We truly appreciate Dan’s ministry through the years. He 

has touched and influenced many by his excellent and 

creative teaching, speaking and writing. We are saddened 

by this decision, but we want to wish him the very best in his 

retirement. No doubt, he will continue to inspire people in the 

future, just as he has inspired all of us in the past and present,” 

commented President Oakes. 

We thank God for Professor Schantz and for the contribution 

he has made to the Kingdom of God! 

Editor’s Note: Mr. Schantz had the amazing ability to make difficult 

concepts and biblical principles easy to understand. A recent graduate 

stated he referred back to his Schantz class notes more often than any 

other class notes for his ministry. Mr. Schantz will be missed in the 

classroom, in the hallway, and visiting in my office. Thanks, Mr. Schantz, 

for influencing my life in such a positive way! 

Have a special memory of Mrs. Green or Mr. Schantz Send a note to include in a memory book for Regina 

or Dan to alumni@cccb.edu or mail to Alumni Office, 911 East Urbandale Drive, Moberly, Missouri 65270. 

Deadline for memory books is June 3, 2011. 

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Professor Emeritus & the Hall of Honor 

by Dr. Ron Oakes 

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In 2007 at the 50 th anniversary celebration, Central Christian 

College of the Bible established and designated a new honorary 

title, Professor Emeritus, for professors Lloyd Pelfrey and Gareth 

Reese. This honorary title is awarded to a faculty member for 

long and distinguished service at Central. It is given when years 

of age plus years of full-time teaching experience equal 100. This 

title, “Professor Emeritus” is permanently retained even after the 

professor retires from full-time service to the College. 

During the 2011 C3A Alumni Homecoming Banquet, Central 

added three more distinguished professors who also have 

demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to Central 

Christian College of the Bible. We are pleased to bestow upon 

Dr. Tarry A. Koutz, Daniel D. Schantz, and William P. Walton the 

honorary title from this day (March 11, 2011) forward, Professor 

Emeritus, as a symbol of our collective esteem and respect. 

Professor Emeritus Dan Schantz 

began teaching at Central in 1968, 

and he is completing his 43 rd year 

in the classroom as Professor of 

Christian Education. Dan has a 

heart for God and for students. He 

has touched and influenced students 

in the classroom with his excellent 

and creative teaching, and he has 

impacted believers throughout the 

world with his unique speaking and 

writing skills that paint amazinglydetailed 

pictures in our minds of 

what he is presenting. No wonder 

people want the recent collection of 

his Lookout articles called “A Slice of Heaven.” Certainly, he 

has helped all of us to eagerly anticipate the glories of our eternal 

home with Christ. 

Professor Emeritus Dr. Tarry Koutz began teaching in 1971 and 

he is completing his 40 th year as professor of music and worship. 

Through the years Dr. Koutz has encouraged and inspired 

many believers with his excellent choirs, the highly disciplined 

English bell choirs, the traditional Living Christmas tree, and the 

various musical dramas. His relentless pursuit of excellence, his 

meticulous care in stage presentation, and his stellar musical and 

dramatic performances have made lasting impressions. They 

will always be remembered as a significant element of Central’s 

historical heritage. 

Professor Emeritus Bill Walton began teaching at Central in 1980 

and for 25 years served as VP of Student Life while teaching fulltime. 

He is completing 31 years in the classroom this spring. Bill 

has always been a staunch advocate for the students, and this past 

fall the new Student Center was named in his honor—and no one 

was more excited or pleased with that facility than Bill. For years 

he had dreamed and sought to provide improved services and 

facilities for students. That facility, along with the designation, 

Professor Emeritus, will tell of his heart for college students for 

years to come. 

As a further expression of our esteem and recognition, Central 

Christian College of the Bible established on March 11, 2011, the 

east hallway of the Ferneau Center and designated it hereafter as 

the Professor Emeritus Hall of Honor! 

This Hall of Honor will feature individually designated stations 

or exhibits about each Professor Emeritus. There will be a 

poster-sized frame with a commissioned painting in the middle, 

surrounded by a collage of photos from their careers here at 

Central. Historical information will be shown including classes 

taught, other responsibilities they have held, and the story of how 

they came to Central. 

We believe this Hall of Honor will 

provide a perpetual, historical legacy 

that we must never forget. These 

professors have shaped and molded 

Central into the strong conservative 

Restoration movement Bible college 

that it is today, and from which, 

Central will never depart. Those 

moved to give to this special project 

are encouraged to do so by indicating 

“Hall of Honor” with their gifts. 

Once this Professor Emeritus Hall 

of Honor is completed, students, 

guests, professors, staff and constituents will be able to stroll 

down this historical hallway. They will be able to clearly see the 

significant Kingdom contribution of these great servants and the 

impact they have had on Central. 

They will be inspired as they read about their exemplary service 

and dedication to Central Christian College of the Bible. They 

will be encouraged to emulate these professors who freely, and 

sacrificially, gave of themselves to further the cause of Christ, 

and to send His message around the world. 

Like a compass that always points due north, showing the 

direction that one needs to take, the Professor Emeritus Hall of 

Honor will continue to point Central Christian College of the 

Bible into the future in the direction that continues the legacy 

toward Central’s mission of recruiting and training leadership for 

the church at large, according to the New Testament teaching. 

In this way, their legacy will always be honored and remembered. 

Central’s past will continue to shape Central’s future in perpetuity.

Saints Day of Service 

Central Christian College of the Bible sponsored the Saints Day of Service for students, 

faculty and staff on Thursday, February 10. Over two-thirds of the student body and 

the majority of the faculty and staff played a part in the day focused on serving others. 

This day of service was a part of the Student Revival Week held on campus at that 

time. 

The purpose of the Saints Day of Service was to provide Central’s students and staff an 

opportunity to give, serve, and care. The activities were carried out in conjunction with 

the Food Pantry Ministry of Timber Lake Christian Church. During the Saints Day of 

Service there was a free store, hot meal, and personal conversation and follow-up with 

each food pantry recipient. 

This day was meant to benefit the community as those in need were helped with items 

they have difficulty being able to afford. Conducting this ministry in a local church 

context where people are already networked to provide continued follow-up was a 

key to making this ministry a success. The Central students became more aware of the 

needs of those living in this community and participated in a model for how they might 

organize such an event in their future ministries. 

A great deal of planning went into the Saints Day of Service. It began with breakfast 

at 7:15 and concluded with clean-up late into the evening. The students divided into 

teams to achieve the goals presented by the planning committee. Each team consisted 

of a student leader, faculty member, and at least four student members. In the morning, 

teams worked at collecting clothing, toiletries, school supplies, books, money, nonperishable 

food, and gifts. The collected items were sorted in classrooms and then 

transported to Timber Lake Christian. The clothing, toiletries, school supplies, books 

and gifts were set up in a free store. 

The afternoon was also busy, with shopping for additional items needed for the food 

pantry and store, cooking a turkey dinner for the free evening meal under the direction 

of Bret Clancy, Pioneer Food Service Director at CCCB, and setting up for the store 

and banquet. The free store was open from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 

In the evening a team of students, faculty and staff served the food to the guests and 

other students. Another team was in charge of cleaning the kitchen and gym while 

others visited and prayed with guests of the food pantry and free store. 

Outreach 2011 

Poland Team 

Jamaica Team 

Boston Team 

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Memorial Gifts 

In Memory of: 

Catherine Biegel 

Clarence and Etta Cain 

Clifford Stock 

Donna Fay Price 

Donor: 

Doris Morrow 

Allen Cain, Lynn Cain, Lucille Vest 

Joyce Stock and Deborah Stock 

Mrs. Patricia Mallette 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hague 

Class of 58 

Larry and Norma Werner 

Michael and Deb McCloud 

Diane Twyman 

Dennis and Anne Payton 

Jodie, Emma, Jarrett and Parker 

The Bransons 

Andy and Bernice Boss 

Jerry Springer 

Tom and Candy Phillips 

Darrel and Lena Engle 

Harold and Kathryn Hatfield 

Jim and Peggy Thomas 

David Pegelow 

Pam Pegelow 

Bob and Jane Roach 

James and Paula McCollum Family 

Steve and Susie Vandevender 

Marjorie Sportsman 

Al and Georgia Copeland 

Ms. Leona Payne 

Roger Hershey 

Bob and Beverly Vasser 

Howard and Carol Elmore 

Willard Harmon 

Steve and Brenda Embree 

Doug and Becky Fairley 

Kent Harmon 

Roger and Kathy Naylor 

Larry and Betty Harman 

Marcella Fairley 

Nathan Jordebrek 

Ian and Martha Pollard 

Kevin and Margie Brown 

Jerry and Rama Crist 

Philip and Carole Harris 

Randy and Karla Britt 

John and Sarah Guilford 

Melvin and Shirley Harrelson 

Johnnie Wood 

Donald and Arlene Binder 

Leo and Berniece Maag 

Richard Harmon 

Alan and Barbara Clark 

Bob and Eleanor Miller 

Jerry and Rachel Brown 

Ronald and Sharon Hutchinson 

Billy and Sharon Wilkey 

Cecil and Mary Jane Nance 

Faye Zacharias 

In Memory of: 

Donor: 

Donna Fay Price 

Kenneth Linneman 

James and Karolyn George 

Kathryn Quinn 

Gordon and Jacqueline Gilpin 

Gawen and Michelle Lawrence 

Dean and Andrea Maag 

Ruth Bowers 

Ashley Lay 

Marcy Palermo 

Mrs. Charlotte Busick 

Mrs. Margaret Thomas 

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Benson 

Doris Belts 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Lynn 

Eileen Fowler 

Crossroads Christian Church 

Eleanor Sprague 

Mr. Richard Sprague 

Freeman and Treva Grimshaw Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Schaefer 

Granvil W. Morrow 

Cheryl Dye 

Hubey Slagle 


Juanita Langford 

Mr. Merle Langford 

Julie Green 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Beeson 

Leta Ruth Lane 


Linda Diane Bradford Folkerth Friends of Larry and Linda Folkerth 

at Honeywell 

Linda Folkerth 

Mr. Scott Small 

Lynette Lund 

Cedar Falls Church of Christ 

Martha Lee Janes 


Opaldene Newbrough Mr & Mrs. Charles Young 

Treva Grimshaw 


W. Leo Spurling and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hampton 

Goldie G. Spurling 

W. Ronald Dye Cheryl Dye 

William McKinley 

Mr. & Mrs. Vernal Johnson 

In Honor of: 

Donor: 

Rich and Kristi DeFries Mr. & Mrs. John Meyer 

Gary and Janice Curtis Mr. & Mrs. John Meyer 

Dan and Linda Curtis Mr. & Mrs. John Meyer 

Wallace and Sally Collett Mr. & Mrs. John Meyer 

Bob and Brenda Thoman Mr. & Mrs. John Meyer 

Central’s and Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. William Hayden 

William Hayden’s 

53rd Anniversary 

Bill and Ruth Ann Reid Mr. & Mrs. William Reed Jr. 

Sandy Winkler and family Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

Becky Flood and family Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

Joanne Simmerman and family Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

Janet Farmer and family Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

Mary Green Rosado Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

The Ed Lewis Family Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

Todd Beaverson 

Mrs. Beverly Robertson 

Ben Morgan 


Andy Morgan 


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The A-Team Gives a Shout-Out 

by Rocky Christensen 

This has been a great year in Admissions. Although our team is new, we have worked hard and had a great year serving 

the Lord. The best part of our job is working with students who have a passion for ministry. We realize that the students’ 

passion and fire have been fueled through the labor and sacrifice freely offered by so many dedicated men and women 

in the local churches. It is a continued partnership that we seek to have with local churches to continue the ministry 

that they have started. We look forward to partnering with the ministries that you are currently involved in any chance 

we get. 

The first step with any relationship is getting to know someone, so let’s start with our names and the areas of the globe 

that we serve, so that we can stay in contact. 

“Hi, my name is Bethany Barkey. I like clocks, maps, and suitcases because I enjoy 

spending time with loved ones, going to new places, and being ready for whatever God may have 

in store! I look forward to spending the rest of my life with Adam Barkey communicating to all 

nations Christ’s hope and the glory of God. I work with churches and students in northwestern 

Missouri, Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, 

South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.” 

“Hey there! My name is Andy Kovar. I seriously enjoy In-N-Out Burgers and 

Fender Guitars. I love my bride, I love my kiddos, and I live to worship my King. Catch 

me in southern Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, 

Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.” 

“Howdy! My name is Rocky Christensen. My favorite sentences start with Aristotle, 

Bugatti Veyron, Bioethics, or Jesus. My favorite movie quote is from the 3 Ninjas: “Rocky Loves 

Emily.” Let’s hang out in northeastern Missouri, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 

Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New 

Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, 

Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.” 

“Hi, my name is Tessa Rexrode. I love hanging out with my family, reading, good 

coffee, and traveling. I’ve been known to throw down an entire box of Jujyfruits between 

stops on the road. When you call the Admissions Department you’ll most likely hear my 

voice answering the phone. Among other things, I make sure that your visit to Central is 

a 5-star experience. One of the best ways to get to know Central is to take a campus tour. 

Leave all the arrangements and accommodations to me. You’ll be glad you came. Most 

can’t wait to return as students!” 

Remember that A-Team members and travel teams will be journeying all across the country this summer to churches, 

events, camps, CIYS, and NYR. Our favorite ten-letter word is fellowship; so, come see us or let us know if we can 

stop by. 

For more information about the A-team, travel teams, and opportunities to connect with us, go to 

www.cccb.edu/A-Team 

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2011 Graduates with Bachelor Degrees 

Patricia Ann Anthony 

Bachelor of Science 

Christian Ministries 

Steven Daniel Applegarth 

Bachelor of Arts 

Cross-Cultural 

Bethany Ann Banks 


Counseling 

Steven Kyle Beckett 


Preaching 

Joshua Adam Bennett 


Biblical Research 

Anthony Wayne Boes 


Preaching 

Crystal Lynn Brechler 


Christian Education 

Joshua Roy Brooks 



Jonathan David Burian 

Bachelor of Religious Studies 

Ministry 

Michael Robert Butrum 


Preaching 

Amanda Marie Cairney 



David Owen Cameron 


Christian Couseling 

Matthew Alan Clair 


Preaching 

Elizabeth Colleen Clouse 


Christian Couseling 

Dane Burton Denker 


Youth and Family 

Emylie Lainne Deuel 



Robert Vernon Deuel Jr. 


Preaching 

Winsten Antheo Dickerson 


Preaching 

Nicholas Edward Ehlts 



Douglas James Fadness, Jr. 



Sarah Renea Fifer 


Worship Ministry 

Michael Adam Flynn 



Adam Michael Fox 


Preaching 

Dustin Grant Gardner 


Ministry 

Jeremy Daniel Goff 


Christian Counseling 

Eric Edmund Hallstrom 



Leanna Marie Hallstrom 



Seth Richard Harken 



Justin Allen Herman 



Bryan Jason Hermann 



David Scott Kelchner 


Preaching 

Rebecca Jean Kilson 



Travis Sean Kilson 


Cross-cultural 

Delilah Lorraine Little 



Edgar James Mahaffey 


Cross-cultural 

David Daniel McConeghey 


Ministry 

Charles Samuel McGinness 



Andrew David Miller 



Harold Josiah 

Krickenbarger Oliver 



Donald Jay Pittman 



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Lance Taylor Prawl 



Amy Cherie Price 



Christina Nicole Ray 



Beret Lukas Ryggs 



Juan Carlos Sampayo 



Michael Juhree Schultz 



Elizabeth Ann Shewmaker 



Joseph Raymond Shivers 


Youth and Family

Samantha Ann Souders 



William Douglas Stoldt 



John Hampton Stone II 


Preaching 

Kara Leigh Trosen 


Ministry 

Joseph CP Vang 



Logan Scott Wade 



Matthew Zane Welch 



Brandon James Weldy 



Anne Theresa White 



Bradley Russell Williams 


Preaching 

Robert Lynn Williams 



Calla Nicole Wolfe 



Jonathan Theodore Worley 



Nathan Wayne Worstell 


Preaching 

Cheryl Lynn Wright 


Vocational 

2011 Graduates with 

Associate Degrees 

Gabriel Michael Brazle 

Associate of Science 

Ryan Matthew Boyd 


Kent Conrad Brown Jr. 


William Kane Cotten 


Amanda Erin Dickerson 


Taylor Brittany Garza 


Jake Paxton Gudde 


Thomas Paul Hamilton II 


Jordan Michael King 


Samuel Jay Nevins 

Associate of Science in 

General Studies 

Shane Dylan Shalbot 


Braden Trent Swayne 


2011 Graduates 

with Certificates 

Crystal Brechler, Children’s Ministry 

Emylie Deuel, Children’s Ministry 

Thomas Hamilton, Worship Leader 

Rebecca Kilson, TESOL 

Travis Kilson, TESOL 

Delilah Little, TESOL 

4,000th Student! 

The college registered its 

4,000th student during the 

spring 2011 semester. The 

student with this honor was 

Kevin St. Cyr from Diamond Bar, CA. Kevin learned about Central 

through an Internet search, then contacted the college and worked 

closely with the admissions team. Kevin is pictured Dr. Ron Oakes, 

President, and Dr. David Fincher, Vice President of Academics. 

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Dean’s List 

The Vice President of Academics’ office has released the names of the students who have 

been honored by being on the Dean’s List for the fall ’10 semester. This represents a grade 

point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students pictured earned a 4.0 GPA. 

Patricia Anthony 

Beth Boughan 

Robert Deuel 

Sarah Fifer 

Travis Kilson 

Mariah Belzer 

Matthew Boughan 

Amanda Dickerson 

Tyler Hallstrom 

Hali Simmer 

Julee Benton 

Brooke Christensen 

Doug Fadness 

Natalie Keene 

Michelle Singleton 

Ariel Renee Adams 

Lucma Adolphe 

Steven Daniel Applegarth 

Bethany Ann Banks 

Ryan Danial Beavers 

Steven Kyle Beckett 

Natalie Ryanna Beers 

Joshua Adam Bennett 

Kristin Anne Beyer 

Anthony Wayne Boes 

Celena Irene Brandt 

Crystal Lynn Brechler 

Jonathan David Burian 

Carson Ray Burkholder 

Cecelia Joy Burkholder 

Michael Robert Butrum 

Amanda Marie Cairney 

Nathan Lyman Chaplin 

Aaron Michael Clinesmith 

Stacey Renee Cole 

Dustan Alexander Corcoran 

Rachel Marie Dean 

Katie Lynn Dennert 

Emylie Lainne Deuel 

Winsten Antheo Dickerson 

Brock Michael Eckert 

Catherine Dru Edic 

Nicholas Edward Ehlts 

Melanie Anne Eidson 

Jason Timothy Ferkel 

Peter Andrew Fleece 

Adam Michael Fox 

Emily Page Gandy 

Jeremy Daniel Goff 

William Douglas Grueninger 

Eric Edmund Hallstrom 

Leanna Marie Hallstrom 

Juliana Gayle Hammons 

Anna Marie Hartshorn 

Pang Chue Her 

Patricia Gayle Hinten 

Mark Andrew Howard 

Cody Roger Isaacson 

Colter Daniel Janssen 

Tony Michael Kayser 

David Scott Kelchner 

Trenton John Klebba 

Thomas Martin Knosby 

Kevin Michael Lanzone 

Amanda Danielle Loucks 

Sarah Elizabeth McGinnis 

Sara Marie McGuire 

Anthony James Mendizabal 

Kyle Thomas Nelson 

Elizabeth Mae Nothaus 

James Ransom Reid Owens 

Caley Jo Palmer 

Donald Jay Pittman 

Israel Charles Ramsey 

Danee Nicole Rippy 

Kaleb Craig Rippy 

Keith Daniel Robinson 

Beret Lukas Ryggs 

Shahob Glenn Salem 

Elizabeth Ann Shewmaker 

Joseph Raymond Shivers 

Bondit Christopher Sinlee 

Laura Ann Sippy 

Jennifer Ann Skrocki 

Robin Nicole Smeda 

Heather Ann Smith 

Samantha Ann Souders 

Emilee Christina Southam 

Hannah Bernadette Steng 

Taylor Marie Terry 

Jessica Erin Towns 

Logan Scott Wade 

Corey Nicole Wallis 

Larry Lee Weckesser 

Matthew Zane Welch 

Anne Theresa White 

Jacob Daniel White 

Amanda Lynne Williams 

Leah Janae Wolfe 

Lynnae Gail Wolfe 

Micah David Worstell 

Amber Smith 

Melyssa Strong 

Charles Tipton 

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Bradley Williams 

Lacey Williams 

Calla Wolfe 

The Walton Student was opened to the students on October 31, and continues to remain 

the hub for the students. The Walton Student Center houses a coffee house, eating/sitting 

area, stage area, pool tables, a ping pong table, an exercise room, a conference room, and 

several television viewing areas. The building was constructed and furnished without 

incurring any debt. Dr. Oakes and the CCCB staff hosted an open house for the Chamber 

on December 3 and for their donors and friends on December 4.

Honorary Alumni 

Honorary Alumni Award 

The Honorary Alumni Award is presented to 

current and former Central employees who 

have shown dedicated service to the college 

and furthering its mission. The 2011 Honorary 

Alumni Award was presented to Mark Dunham 

during the Alumni Banquet on March 11, 2011. 

Mark Dunham has been associated with Central 

for many years. Mark and Rhonda (Pelfrey) 

moved from Oklahoma to Moberly in 1983 

so Rhonda could serve as the Dorm Mom in 

Spurling Hall. Even before Mark became an 

employee, he would lock up the main building 

each night. It wasn’t his responsibility, but 

Mark was concerned about security, and took 

it upon himself. 

In November, 1990, Pop Payne gave his 

resignation, and Mark was employed as the 

Head of Maintenance (now Physical Plant 

Manager). He oversees the grounds and 

buildings on campus, and does a wonderful 

job. This winter has been rough on him and 

his crew with all the snow removal, but Mark 

rarely complains about all the work or the 

equipment he is sometimes forced to use. 

Mark gets asked to do a variety of jobs. 

Although time does not allow for it now, Mark 

used to travel with the ball teams and Chorale 

(with his big bag of red Twizzlers he brought 

to share). He misses those down times with 

the students. He also runs the sound system at 

many on-campus events. 

Mark and Rhonda have two children: Cassie, 

who is in Abilene, Texas, and Jonathan, a 

junior at Central. 

Thank you, Mark, for your many years of 

dedicated service! 

At right: Stephen Walton, ’10; Mitchell Seaton, 

’05; Rebecca (Dean, ’04) Seaton, and Alisa 

(Amundson, ’06)Walton all meadaled in the Blaze 

the Trail 5K held on Saturday, March 12, during 

the alumni homecoming. 

Dedicated Service Award 

The Dedicated Service Award is given to a 

CCCB alum who has worked tirelessly, often 

behind the scenes, to serve God in exceptional 

ways. This year’s recipient is Deana Dorcé. 

Deana (Dee) Dorcé is a graduate with the 

class of 1991. She went to Haiti just after 

graduating in May and moved there January 

7, 1993. When she went originally, she was 

working with the Berea Children’s Home, 

and it was there she met her husband, Wilckly. 

Dee was with Berea for 10 years. 

Dee and Wilckly are now in Carries, Haiti. 

They have been there 10 years. Their mission 

helps 15 churches. A school, a church, and a 

medical clinic are part of their ministry. 

Salonique Adolphe, the banquet speaker and 

fellow Haitian worker, gave the audience a 

little more background on Dee’s ministry in 

Haiti. “Dee does not work in a place where 

even Haitians would want to work. It takes 

somebody made especially by God to do that, 

and here is Dee Dorcé. She and her husband 

went to Carries and turned it into a godly 

place. This last year has not been easy for 

them.” 

Dee and Wilckly have three children. Thank 

you, Dee, for your example of sacrifice and 

dedication to the Kingdom. 

Outstanding Alumni Award 

The Outstanding Alumni Award is an award 

given to an alumnus who has dedicated his/ 

her life to Christian service and made a 

lasting impression on the Kingdom. 

Earl Ferguson earned a Bachelor of Arts in 

Bible from Central Christian College of the 

Bible in 1962. He continued his education 

at Lincoln Christian Seminary (now Lincoln 

Christian University) and Govenor’s State 

University. In addition he earned a Doctorate 

of Ministry degree from McCormick 

Theologcial Seminary. 

Earl’s first ministry was in Farber, MO. He 

received a call from the Chicago District 

Evangelizing Association (now Ignite) to 

start a church in suburban Chicago. He 

founded and served The Deer Creek Christian 

Church for 37 years, leading it through 4 

building programs, the development of a 

Christian School (K-8) and to a membership 

of 1500 before moving to Carillon, a gated 

community of 3700 for those who are 55+. 

Here he preaches each Sunday to 150 or more 

seniors in their clubhouse. 

Earl is married to Patricia (Robison) and 

they have three children: David, Jonathan, 

and Deborah. He enjoys working on the staff 

of Community Christian Church with his 

two sons, spending time with his 5 grandchildren, 

golfing, fishing and just “hanging 

out” with Pat. 

Chancellor Lloyd Pelfrey presented the award 

to Earl. “Earl, you have been an inspiration 

to so many. You and Pat were the first 

two students in the history of Central who 

received all your undergraduate work here at 

Central as you received your baccalaureate 

degrees. It is a blessing to have you as a 

friend, as a brother in Christ.” 

Thank you, Earl, for your tireless and many 

years of service. We hope you have many 

more years of serving the King! 

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Real 

Dear Alumni & friends, 


has always had a special place in my 

heart. Years ago I could be found on 

campus as an infant, toddler and child. 

Later, I was on campus as a student. 

Ever since graduation I have visited 

the campus as often as possible as an 

alumnus. CCCB has been a part of my life as long as I’ve 

had life! 

Because Central has meant so much to me over the years, it 

has been a privilege and honor to serve as the first president 

of the “Central Alumni Advisory Association”, the C3A. I 

believe that our alumni organization is off to a great start and 

I am confident that under the leadership of Bill Shewmaker 

much more will be done in the future. 

I am proud to be numbered among the alumni of Central 

Christian College of the Bible! I am thankful for the 

education I received there. I am thankful for the friendships 

forged there. I am thankful that CCCB has always been 

and remains a conservative, Restoration Bible College who 

unashamedly teaches the truth and remains faithful to her 

mission. 

Central Christian College of the Bible has been a part of my 

life for many years. I thank you for allowing me, for the past 

three years, to “give back” by serving as C3A president. I 

encourage you to give Bill your support and be an active 

C3A member. Above that, I encourage you to support CCCB 

through your prayers and financial gifts. 

In Christ, 

Bob Leinbaugh 

C3A President 

“Talking” With Bill 

Greetings in the name of Jesus the 

Christ, 

I want to thank you for taking time to 

read our current alumni news. I also want 

to thank you for the personal service 

you give to God, your families, your 

congregations and your communities. 

I want to challenge you also to consider service to your 

Alma Mater, Central Christian College of the Bible. 

We have made considerable progress as an Alumni 

Association over the past three years under the able 

leadership of my classmate, my friend, and my brother in 

Christ, Bob Leinbaugh. Bob wasn’t even at the meeting 

when we “elected” him to be the President of this new 

endeavor to reunite the alumni of CCCB. Because of his 

leadership and dedication, my two years of service as your 

President should prove to be so much easier. 

This year the C3A (Central Alumni Advisory Association) 

helped complete (financially) some much needed projects 

on the college: 

• Portable a/c units in the lobbies of the dormitories 

• Travel coffee mugs to “MUG” the freshmen 

• Care package preparations and delivery 

We have plans for future projects where your service can 

prove helpful. We want you to be a part of a fantastic 

Alumni Association that will only get stronger by your 

participation. Come back home and visit once in a while, 

Central misses you. 

We’ll “talk” more in future newsletters. 

Bill Shewmaker 

C3A President 

2011-2013

A lumni News ‘n’ Notes 

Ministry Updates 

Patrick (’99) and Sarah (Borschelt, ’97) 

Leonard are preparing to leave their ministry 

in Inwood, WV, and return to the Midwest. 

They are working on a new church plant, 

Riverside Christian Church, in Riverside, 

Iowa, near Iowa City. 

Classmates Jerod (’99) and Joanne (Allen, 

‘97) Walker are also working on a new 

church plant. The Walkers are working with 

the River Glen Christian Church in Beloit, 

WI, near Milwaukee. For more information, 

contact Jerod at jerod@riverglen.cc. 

Joe (’06) and Liberty (DePauw, Att.) Druga 

started a new ministry in February. The Druga 

family moved from Oklahoma to Clearwater, 

Florida. Joe is the new Family Minister 

at the First Christian Church. Liberty was 

graduated from the Tulsa Community College 

in December 2010 with an Associate of Arts 

degree in Interpreter Education in American 

Sign Language. 

Dean Jackson (’06) continues to serve at the 

Westwood Christian Church in Ashland, KY. 

The attendance has been increasing regularly, 

and the church is prayerfully considering 

going to two services. 

Joe Belzer (’84) and his family are now 

serving at the University of Missouri- 

Columbia Christian Campus House. They 

had most recently been serving with New 

Mission Systems International in Florida. 

The Belzer children are thrilled to be back 

in the Midwest where they can enjoy snow, 

and they had many inches of snow to play in 

during the winter months. 

Walt Harper (’06) is now serving in Beckley, 

WV as the youth minister at the Oak Grove 

Christian Church. He and his wife, Jessi, 

welcomed their son, Levi James, last August 

14 th . 

After the fall Sentinel was published, Mark 

Engler (’04) wrote that he is in his seventh 

year preaching at the Mount Vernon Christian 

Church. He has also been serving as the 

forwarding agent for Jim Moreland with 

Brazil Evangelism. He and his wife, Maria, 

are enjoying their two grandchildren. His 

youngest son is playing baseball at Evangel 

University in Springfield, MO. 

Terry Henry (’00) has been preaching at the 

Christian Church in West Union, IL since 

December 2009. 

*Associate Degree 

Brian Sevits (’08) was ordained into the 

ministry at the Timber Lake Christian 

Church in Moberly on Sunday, January 9. A 

reception was held afterwards to celebrate 

his completion of the Master’s Degree 

from Lincoln Christian University and his 

ordination. Brian is married to Jessica 

(Roberts, ’08). 

The Memorial Christian Church in Mountain 

Home, AR is now the Christian Church of 

Mountain Home. The church had a grand 

opening celebration on Sunday, November 14 

when they had a special celebration for a new 

church building. Their minister is Eugene 

McCoy (’77). 

Ashton (’06) and Amber (Culella, ’06) 

Stewart are now serving the Warrenton 

Christian Church in Warrenton, MO. They 

made the move in April from Braymer, MO. 

Jim (’02) and Kim (Harbur, ’02) Kilson 

made the move across the country from Idaho 

to Missouri in March so Jim could serve as 

the Communications Director for M.O.V.E., 

a church planting ministry based in Jefferson 

City, MO. M.O.V.E. stands for Missouri 

Operations for Vigorous Evangelism. 

Chris (’96) and Melissa (Wells, ’94) Harley 

returned to Mexico, MO to serve at the 

Southside Christian Church. Chris began as 

the preaching minister in January. He had 

previously served as the youth minister. 

Caleb Butler (’04) was ordained into fulltime 

Christian ministry on February 12 in 

O’Fallon, MO. Caleb serves as the Worship 

Minister at the O’Fallon Christian Church. 

Caleb’s dad, Jeff (’79), was also ordained. 

Jeff was ordained as an elder at the First 

Christian Church in Unionville, MO, on 

February 27. 

Adam Steele (’09) was ordained into full-time 

Christian ministry on February 27. Adam and 

April (Vannoy, ’09) serve in Jackson, TN 

where Adam is the Associate Minister. 

Anne Shanahan (’09) is a sixth-grade teacher 

at a Christian school in Joliet, IL. She also 

serves as a varsity volleyball coach and the 

assistant basketball coach. 

Bob Leinbaugh (’82) wrote Discovering 

Christianity that addresses many of the 

fundamentals of Christianity. His lessons are 

being used in other alumni churches. Bob 

is the Christian Education Administrator at 

Christ’s Mission Church in St. Robert, MO. 

He has also been singing with his quartet, 

“Master’s Praise.” Their group gave a 

30-minute concert at the beginning of the 

Workshop in Tulsa, OK in March. 

Tyler (’09) and Mackenzie Anderson 

departed Moberly on April 6 to be closer to 

family and do new church work. Tyler had 

been serving as the Men’s Residence Director 

and Student Life Coordinator at CCCB. He 

will be working as the Family Minister for the 

Rhythm Church, a new church plant in Mason 

City, IA. In addition, Tyler will be serving as 

a UPS Dispatch Supervisor. 

Mark (’06) and Meghan (Kellogg, ’06) 

Burbidge left for the mission field of 

Chiredzi, Zimbabwe in early March. The 

family is slowly adjusting to their new home 

and are finding that ministry opportunities 

abound. 

Alumni in Print 

Our alumni have been writing and drawing 

and getting published. Christina (Peterson, 

’93) Schofield has written a book about the 

ordeal she and her husband, Allen (’94), 

and have been going through the past few 

years after the motorcycle accident that left 

Allen paralyzed. The book is called, My Life 

and Lesser Catastrophes: An Unflinchingly 

Honest Journey of Faith, and is scheduled to 

be released in July. 

Lanaya (Clouse, ’01) Gore wrote Delightful 

Reading for her oldest son. Simply Charlotte 

Mason, a homeschooling publisher, has 

published Delightful Reading as a kit 

which includes a teacher’s book, student 

book, word and letter tiles, and much 

more. For more information, go to www. 

simplycharlottemason.com/book/delightfulreading. 

Lanaya and her husband, Phillip 

(’98), minister in Florida. 

Twila (Schofield, ’96) Farmer recently 

illustrated the book Upside Down Pete that 

was written by Duane King. The book is 

available at www.amazon.com. Twila and her 

husband, Chris, continue to raise support so 

they can do mission work in Southeast Asia. 

Jane Ralls (Att.) has published a series of 

travel memoirs, “Jane’s Journeys.” Jane 

reports that digital versions are for sale on 

Amazon.com. 

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lumni News ‘n’ Notes continued 

More Alumni News 

Timothy Parish (Att.) was promoted to 

sergeant in January. Tim serves with the 

Marines. Proud mom is Jeannie (Ivanoff, 

Att.) Parish. 

Joshua Buccheri (Att.) graduated in August 

from a one-year pilot training program in 

Michigan where he got his A&P license. 

He and his wife, Kristi (Rodda, ’09), then 

relocated to Springfield, MO, where he is 

working for American Eagle Airlines as a 

mechanic and training on the side for the rest 

of his flight certifications. 

Ruth (Hollenbeck, ’60) and Leon Ralls were 

married December 16, 1960, and have lived 

their entire married life in Shelbyville, MO. 

Leon and Ruth celebrated their 50 th wedding 

anniversary on December 18 when they 

gathered with family and friends. That night 

they were spotlighted (literally) when Dr. 

Tarry Koutz recognized them in the audience 

at the “Christmas at Forum” program at 

Forum Christian Church in Columbia. 

Robin Koffarnus (Att.) will be an Assistant 

Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at Auburn 

University in Alabama in August. She 

will be doing more case studies versus 

lecturing. She will also see patients at a 

clinic in Montgomery, AL. Her dad, Richard 

Koffarnus, has been teaching at CCCB since 

1979. 

Weddings 

Rachel Payne (’05) 

and Rocky Powell were 

married on October 2. The 

Powells live in Albany, IN, 

where Rachel serves at the 

Children’s Minister at Crossroads Christian 

Church. 

Mary Green (’90) became 

the bride of David Rosado 

(’10) on January 2. The 

couple was serenaded by 

Mary’s kids, the Timber Lake 

Christian Church Junior Church kids. The 

Rosados are making their home in Moberly 

where Mary serves as the Children’s Minster 

at Timber Lake and David serves in the I.T. 

Department at CCCB. He is also working 

on his Master’s Degree through Lincoln 

Christian University. 

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Births 

Shane (’07) and Beth 

(Keith,’07) Smalley 

welcomed their first child on 

October 18, 2010. Abigail 

Dorothy-Lynn Smalley 

weighed 5 pounds 10.5 ounces and was 18 

inches long. Abigail had a rough start and 

was in the hospital in Kansas City for several 

weeks. The Smalleys are thankful for the 

many answered prayers, and that Abigail is 

home on medication. 

Carter Jack was born to 

Devon (’09) and Megan 

(Spencer, ’08) Pinkerton on 

November 4, 2010. Carter 

weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces 

and was 20 inches long. The Pinkerton 

family live in Alaska and are preparing to 

go to serve in Taiwan. He joins older sister, 

Spencer. Proud grandparents are Brion (’06) 

and Alicia (’10) Pinkerton who minister in 

Fairbanks, AK. 

Robert (current student) and 

Ebony (Bordelon, ’09*) 

Pearson welcomed their 

second child, a daughter, Reah, 

on November 11. 

Joe (Att.) and Ashley (Britt, 

’09) Morris are the parents 

of a baby girl, Claire. Claire 

was born November 16 and 

weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces. 

The Morris family lives in Warrensburg, 

MO, where Joe is continuing his education at 

the University of Central Missouri. 

Steven (’05) and Mishelle (Santana, 

’05) Smittle are the parents of a baby boy. 

Solomon arrived on November 17 and 

weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 

inches long. 

Joshua Jude is the new son of 

Jesse (’04) and Julie (Butts, 

’04) Colburn. Joshua was 

born on November 22, 2010. 

He weighed 7 pounds 14 

ounces and was 19 ¾ inches long. Joshua 

joins older sister, Natalie, and older brother, 

David. 

Alex (Att.) and Emily 

Fledderjohann (’10) 

welcomed their daughter, 

Audrey, on November 23, 

2010. Audrey weighed 6 

pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. 

John and Jaala (Green, Att.) 

Briscoe welcomed daughter, 

Cambri Ella Grace, on Tuesday, 

November 30. Cambri has an 

older brother, River. John is 

the Student Minister Intern at the Miamitown 

Church of Christ in Miamitown, Ohio. 

Shawn (’09) and Elise 

(Stracke, ’09) Allee are the 

parents of their first child, a 

son, Caden Jeffrey. Caden 

was born on December 4, 

2010. He weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and 

was 19 inches long. The Allees live in Poplar 

Bluff, MO, where Shawn serves as a student 

minister. 

Shamus and Emily (Worstell, ’02) 

Kwiatkowski are the parents of a son, Titus. 

Titus arrived on December 6, 2010 and 

weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. 

Emily teaches elementary school in Sedalia, 

MO. 

Ian Michael Smith Shriver is 

the new son of Paul (’96*) and 

Kathy (Smith, ’95*) Shriver. 

Ian arrived early but healthy 

on December 14, 2010, and 

weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20.5 

inches long. Paul is a Middle School teacher 

and wrestling coach with the Moberly Public 

Schools and Kathy is enjoying staying home 

with Ian and providing childcare for other 

children. 

Justin (’03) and Amanda Adams welcomed 

their first child, daughter Emma Katherine, on 

January 13, 2011. Emma weighed 6 pounds 

10 ounces. Justin continues to serve at the 

Iowa Christian Academy in Des Moines, IA. 

Jake (’09) and Moselle 

(Boyce, Att.) Campbell 

welcomed their second son, 

Evan James, late on January 

19, 2011. Evan weighed 8 

pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. 

The Campbells serve at the St. Clair Christian 

Church in St. Clair, MO, where Jake is the 

Youth Minister . 

Anneliese Noelle Morgan 

is the new daughter of 

Bryan (’08) and Elizabeth 

(DeVilder, Att.) Morgan. 

Anneliese arrived the morning 

of January 27, 2011 and weighed 9 pounds 

11 ounces and was almost 21 inches long. 

Proud grandparents include David (Att.) and 

Margery (Att.) DeVilder. 

*Associate Degree

A 

lumni News ‘n’ Notes continued 

Arynnora Mae Smith is the 

third daughter of Kurt (’05) 

and Amber (Att.) Smith. 

Arynnora was born on 

Valentine’s Day and weighed 7 

pounds 5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. 

She joins older sisters, Kayanna and Riley. 

Kurt is the youth minister at Rocky Fork 

Christian Church in Hallsville, MO. 

Another Valentine’s baby 

was born to Jerry (’07) and 

Jessica (Brown, ’08) Welker. 

Anakin Nicolas made an early 

morning entry and weighed 5 

pounds 7 ounces and was 18 inches long. The 

Welkers serve at the Morgantown Church of 

Christ in Morgantown, WV, where Jerry is 

the youth minister. 

Kara Mae Defreitas is the 

second daughter of Jack (’08) 

and Tina (Schroeder, ’08) 

Defreitas. Kara was born on 

February 28 and weighed 8 

pounds 10 ounces. She was 21 inches long. 

Jack is the men’s basketball assistant coach 

and a web designer at Asbury University in 

Wilmore, KY. Tina enjoys staying at home 

and caring for Kara and big sister, Kirsten. 

Jobe Whatley Ennenbach is 

the new son of Heidi (McCoy, 

’03) Ennenbach and her 

husband, John. Jobe was born 

on March 17 and weighed 8 

pounds 12.8 ounces and was 21.25 inches 

long. Jobe is a new grandson of Gene (’77) 

and Becky (Whatley, Att.) McCoy. 

Ashley (Hatter, Att.) and 

Chuck Bradburn (Att.) 

welcomed a daughter, Kaylin 

Ariella, on March 18. Kaylin 

weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces 

and was 18.5 inches long. Kaylin joins older 

brother, Graison. 

Curtis (Att.) and Hany 

(Gomez, ’10) White 

welcomed daughter, Eden 

Elena on March 21. Eden 

weighed 8.3 pounds and 

was 20 inches long. Eden and big brother, 

August, live in Columbia, MO, with their 

mom and dad. 

Kyston Shaun is the newborn 

son of Kenneth (’94) and 

Shonda Gosnell. Kyston was 

born March 28. He weighed 

7 pounds 11 ounces. The 

Gosnells live in Frederick, MD, where Ken 

*Associate Degree 

is an Executive Leader and Fatherhood 

Consultant. 

March 29 is the birthday for 

Tabitha Ruth Johnson. Tabitha 

weighed 6.9 pounds and was 

21inches long. Very proud 

parents are Ben (’04) and 

Melissa (Landsverk, ’06) Johnson. The 

Johnsons live and minister in Manzanillo, 

Mexico. 

William (’06) and Amy 

(Handy, ’06) Postel welcomed 

their second son, Micah Brian, 

on April 1. Micah weighed 

8 pounds 15 ounces and was 

21 inches long. He joins older brother, 

Zephaniah. The Postels live in Wisconsin 

where William serves as the youth minister 

coordinator at Shepherd of the Lakes in 

Waupaca. 

Deaths 

Dennis Ledwell (Att. ’63-’64) passed away 

March 2, 2011 in a hospital in Richmond, IN. 

Stanley Hinten passed away on October 21, 

2010. He and his wife, , had three sons attend 

Central. Stanley was instrumental in the start 

of Show-Me Christian Youth Home. 

Julia Green (Att. ’77-’79) departed for 

her heavenly home on December 16 after 

suffering from complications brought on 

from diabetes. Julie had been living with her 

sister, Mary Rosado, in Moberly since July. 

Dondena Campbell died peacefully Sunday, 

April 3, according to the message from her 

son, Phil. The visitation and funeral were 

held at the South Side Church of Christ in 

Washington C.H., OH, on Thursday, April 7. 

Dondena was born on Oct. 22, 1917, so she 

was 93 1/2+. Her husband, Norval, taught 

at CCCB from 1964-1979. (Norval died May 

17, 1999.) Dondena worked in the bookstore, 

and she gave piano lessons. Her musical 

ability was outstanding. The Campbells 

came here from the Philippines where they 

had been for about 12 years. 

Japan Missionary Update 

Bill and Mary Jo 

Ruck were located in 

Sendai, Japan, right at 

the epicienter of the 

earthquake. Fortunately 

they were located on a 

hill that overlooks the 

city, and they were not affected by the tsumani. 

Drew and Megumi Glosson live in Nagano, 

Japan (mountaineous area), two hours by train 

from the earthquake epicenter that struck Japan 

on March 11. The Rucks were scheduled to 

return to the states for a short visit right after 

the earthquake, and delayed their trip until mid- 

April. 

Below are some excerpts. 

The Glossons and the 

Rucks are good at updating 

their blogs (www. 

japanmissionproject.com). 

Please visit their blogs 

to learn more about what 

they have experienced 

since the earthquake. 

Drew stated 

“Just had a meeting with alot of church leaders 

here in Sendai. It’s not very often that churches 

work together in Japan. Amazing to see.” 

(March 18) 

“This is my first experience as leader in the 

situation. Although, I’m not on the front lines 

distributing supplies to churches and helping to 

clean up the mess, I’m making phone calls and 

gathering info. As I continue to play my part in 

the background, and my team continues to serve 

on the front lines, we are praying that Christ 

would be first and foremost in all that we do 

and that the people we are helping would know 

that we are merely his servants working to 

show them the great love that he has for them.” 

(March 27) 

Mary Jo 

We’re not the worst hit. The coastal areas, the 

places hit by the tsunamis, are the worst off. 

We’re inland far enough that it never reached us 

or even really got close to us. But we’ve been 

to those places that are no more. It blows our 

minds. We didn’t even know how bad it was 

until much later, because all we could see was 

the area around us. 

And yet…I got a letter in my mail box today. 

We have electricity. We have food, we have 

drinking water. We have friends and help. I’ve 

never seen nor talked to my neighbors more in 

the two years we’ve been here (my Japanese 

was a part of that problem). People are joining 

together, banding together to encourage each 

other and to help each other. 

God is good. He is in control. His mercy endures 

forever. May the hearts of the Japanese people 

be ready to hear the gospel and to listen, to give 

their lives over to a creator and a savior who 

cares for them. Just yesterday we had a new 

person come to church – a young woman who 

lives nearby. She’s seeking. It’s amazing. God 

is working in the little things.” (March 14) 

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Calendar of Events 

Commencement.............................................................................. May 13 

6:00 p.m. in the Ferneau Center at CCCB 

Summer Classes Begin................................... May 16-27; June 6-29 Online 

North American Christian Convention............................................. July 5-8 

Cincinnati, OH 

Nationwide Youth Round-Up (NYR) Alumni & Friends Reception......July 26 

New students move‐in.....................................................................Aug. 20 

Returning students move‐in............................................................Aug. 22 

Registration & Orientation......................................................... Aug. 22‐24 

First Day of Classes...........................................................................Aug. 25 

Christian Service Fair........................................................................Aug. 27 

Day of Prayer & Service...................................................................Sept. 15 

Saints In Action...............................................................................Sept. 22 

Missions Emphasis Week............................................................Sept. 26-30 

Board of Directors Meeting.................................................................Oct. 7 

In Focus (High School Event)........................................................... Oct. 8-9 

Fall Break.................................................................................... Oct. 14-17 

National Missionary Convention.................................................Nov. 17-20 

Atlanta, GA 

Thanksgiving Break....................................................................Nov. 19-28 

Last Day of Classes............................................................................. Dec. 9 

Final Examinations.....................................................................Dec. 13-16 

Snow Day (Youth Event)...................................................................Jan. 21 

Men’s Day, Bob Russell speaking........................................................ Mar. 9 

Alumni Homecoming..................................................................Mar. 10-11 

Women’s Day....................................................................................Apr. 12 

2010-2011 Sports Awards 

Amanda Cantrell - NCCAA Scholar Athlete, Women’s Basketball 

Taylor Terry - NCCAA All-American and MCCC 2nd Team All- 

Conference, Women’s Basketball 

Kris Holford - MCCC 1st Team All-Conference, Men’s Basketball 

Ellie Nothaus - MCCC Honorable Mention, Volleyball 

Congratulations to the CCCB Women’s Basketball 

Team for receiving the MCCC Sportsmanship 

Award for the second year in a row. 

MCCC = Midwest Christian College Conference 

ACCA = Association of Christian College Athletics 

NCCAA = National Christian College Athletics Association 

Dustan Corcoran - MCCC All-Conference, ACCA All-American, Soccer 

David McConeghey - MCCC All-Conference, ACCA All-Tournament 

Team, ACCA All-American, Soccer 

Mike Flynn - MCCC All-Conference, ACCA Honorable Mention Scholar 

Athlete, Soccer 

Adam Fox - ACCA Scholar Athlete, Soccer 

Winsten Dickerson - ACCA Scholar Athlete, Soccer 

Nick Ehlts - MCCC Honorable Mention, Soccer 

Dane Denker - MCCC Honorable Mention, Soccer

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