An Interview withCandy FaustThe first lady <strong>of</strong> <strong>CCU</strong>BY FRAN ANDERSON6 <strong>CCU</strong>514 | SUMMER 2007
Do you currently work outside the home?I am a Registered Nurse. I work part-time at HealthyBeginnings, a <strong>Christian</strong> organization that worksin partnership with the Pregnancy Care Centers in<strong>Cincinnati</strong>.Tell us a little about your family and hobbies.Dave and I have three grown children: Matthew,28, Michelle, 27, and Melinda, 23, and a son-in-law,Charles, who is a medical doctor. We also have twoprecious granddaughters, Abbie, 4 and Kayla, 2. I loveto take walks, play the piano, and spend time with myfamily.What is your favorite Bible verse?I have many, but Micah 6:8 says it all—it reminds meto simply “walk humbly with my God.”What is your background?I was raised in a <strong>Christian</strong> home, for which I am trulythankful. I grew up in New York where my father was aminister, and our family worked with a church-plantingorganization called the “Go Ye” Chapel Mission, whichtoday is called “Orchard Group.” I am the third <strong>of</strong> fourdaughters. I have been involved in ministry all my life.My family worked together to help plant churches inthe Northeast. Each <strong>of</strong> my sisters married ministers,and all <strong>of</strong> them have been heavily involved in ministry.Did you go to college?I attended Bible college for two years in upstate NewYork at New York <strong>Christian</strong> Institute. I attendedNursing School at Good Samaritan Hospital School<strong>of</strong> Nursing in <strong>Cincinnati</strong> and received my nursingdiploma.How did you meet Dave?I met Dave at a wedding when I was 15 and he was16. When I first met Dave, I was interested in himright from the start. I could tell he was a quality guyand I wanted to get to know him better. We ended upattending New York <strong>Christian</strong> Institute together, andthe rest is history! We’ve been happily married for 31years.Did you ever want to be or dream you would be aminister’s wife? The wife <strong>of</strong> a university president?I wanted to marry a minister from the time I was alittle girl. Growing up, I watched my parents workwell together as partners in ministry, and I desired thatfor my life someday. My mother has been a wonderfulrole model. She taught me by example about being agracious, hospitable, generous, encouraging woman.I never thought that I would be the wife <strong>of</strong> a universitypresident. That was never in my plans. But I havelearned through the years that God’s plans aresometimes different than my own.When Dave was called to be <strong>CCU</strong>’s president, whatwere your thoughts?Quite honestly, my first thought was “No! Dave isa preacher.” I wasn’t sure he would be happy beingan administrator. However, we couldn’t ignore theinternal, persistent “nudge.” We prayed earnestlyabout the decision to accept the call to <strong>CCU</strong>; webelieve God was opening a door He wanted us to walkthrough. So, in faith, we accepted the call.How do you support Dave in his role as president?And what’s your favorite thing about being <strong>CCU</strong>’sfirst lady?I love supporting and encouraging Dave. We havealways been a team, and it’s still that way now. I enjoytraveling with Dave, meeting old friends <strong>of</strong> the school,and making new ones. I also love to encourage andmentor the students. I lead a D-group (discipleshipgroup) <strong>of</strong> girls every school year. I enjoy going to thewomens’ residence halls occasionally and sharing intheir devotions.Dave and you recently purchased property andbuilt a new home at the edge <strong>of</strong> campus. Whymake such a big commitment?Simple. We want to fully invest our lives in our ministryat <strong>CCU</strong>. We believe that by living on campus, ourministry can be enhanced. We look forward to usingour home to share hospitality with students, faculty,staff, neighbors and friends.Dave and I believe wholeheartedly in the mission <strong>of</strong><strong>CCU</strong>. I look at our students and I see so much potentialin them! We have an awesome responsibility andprivilege to shape and mold, inspire and challenge,teach and encourage our students for ministry. God hasplans for them. I feel honored to have a small part inhelping them seek God and know Him more fully asthey prepare for their futures.SUMMER 2007 | <strong>CCU</strong>514 7
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