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FALL 2012Feature EventHenry Henegar“Celebrating the Life and Legacyof Henry Henegar”November 1, 2012In This Edition2012 Richmont Graduate UniversityAlumni ReunionNovember 9, 2012Featured Presenter:William F. Doverspike, Ph.D.Continuing Education EventNovember 2-3, 2012Featuring:Stephen P. Greggo, Psy.D.Diane Langberg, Ph.D.Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D.Gary W. Moon, Ph.D.Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D.Stuart W. Scott, D.Min.Timothy A. Sisemore, Ph.D.Ministry Degree Launches Fall 2012Missions Update:Richmont takes its first trip to HaitiNoN-ProfitU.S. PoStagePaidMarietta, gaPerMit No. 523WWW.RICHMONT.EDUCover Photograph by Sharon Thomas

Page 1From the Desk of the PresidentCelebrating a LegacyDear Alumni, Friends, and Family of Richmont,Author Shannon Alder has written: “Carve yourname on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy isetched into the minds of others and the storiesthey share about you.” I know of no finer wordsto describe the influence that Henry Henegarhas had on my life. However, this is a man whoselegacy and influence permeate far more: hisfamily, his church, his community, the largerphilanthropic community, and the city ofChattanooga itself.My first encounter with Henry came when hewas Executive Director of the Chattanooga BibleInstitute. CBI had graciously invited PSI to offercourses on their campus and provided a gooddeal of funding to support the work. Henry wasa paragon of integrity and had earned the loveand appreciation of the CBI board, whichtrusted him implicitly. Without Henry’sleadership, there never would have been amerger, and I suspect Richmont GraduateUniversity would never have existed.I learned many leadership lessons from Henry.He particularly excelled at compassion,commitment, loyalty, perseverance, andhumility. I hope to one day be the leader thatHenry is.Henry’s legacy will include hundreds ofthousands of people impacted by graduates ofthis institution. This of course includescounselors who offer hope, comfort, supportand challenge. With the new School of Ministry,it also includes pastors who can speakauthentically to the culture withoutcompromising what it means to be a disciple. Itencompasses the tens of thousands every yearwho are impacted by the CBI CounselingCenter, the Richmont Community CounselingCenter, or the Hope Counseling Centers. Itinvolves all of those whose lives are enriched byConversations, or by the video series and booksproduced by our faculty.It is a great privilege and a rare opportunity thatwe have on November 1, 2012. On that evening,the city of Chattanooga (and significant parts ofAtlanta!) will join me in honoring Dr. HenryHenegar’s life and in particular his impact onthis university. I hope you’ll be able to join us inhonoring a giant of a man, who is also a modelof Godly humility.God Bless,C. Jeffrey Terrell, Ph.D.PresidentRichmont Statement of Purpose:Richmont Graduate University provides Christ-centerededucation and research that advances God’s work of healing,restoration, and transformation in the lives of individuals,churches, and communities.Richmont Locations:1815 McCallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404-3026888-267-4073 (toll free)McCarty Building2055 Mt. Paran Road N.W.Atlanta, GA 30327-2921888-267-4073 (toll free)

Page 2Difference MakersINTRODUCING OUR NEWEST FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERSAni Hernandez JohnsonRichmont Community Counseling CenterAni Hernandez Johnson feels privileged to serveas a marriage and family therapist at theRichmont Community Counseling Center. Anihad the opportunity to continue on as a staffcounselor after completing a one year grantfunded term. Ani provides counseling servicesto individuals, couples, and families. As a specialization, she offers bilingualcounseling to the Latino community in the greater Chattanooga area. Anihas been able to coordinate with other non-profit organizations in the areato provide groups and resources for the Latino community. She also offersParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to the community. Ani is verypassionate about being a part of the RCCC team and offering high qualitymental health services to the underserved. She feels grateful to serve andrepresent RGU as a therapist in the community.Christianna M. LuyDirector of GrantsChristianna M. Luy joins RGU as theDirector of Grants in order to further developRichmont’s growing portfolio of corporateand foundation giving. Ms. Luy joinsRichmont’s advancement team having spentthe past three years serving in developmentroles at Taylor University, Operation Mobilization and the Georgia Centerfor Nonprofits. A graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, Ms.Luy is currently pursuing an Executive Master’s degree in PhilanthropicStudies and a certificate in Nonprofit Management at The Center onPhilanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Thisyear, she is a Kresge Foundation Fellow at IUPUI and a chapter author forGiving U.S.A. 2013. When she’s not studying, Ms. Luy is an active figureskater, tennis player and world traveler.Anna E. TurnipseedAdmissions CounselorConstantly repeating the words of 1 Timothy4:12 in her head, Anna Turnipseed joined theRichmont Admissions team as its newestAdmissions Counselor. A Memphis native,Anna received her Bachelor of Arts in ReligiousStudies from Rhodes College, and feels soblessed to have found a position in which she will be able to use her degreein a Christian setting. When she is not zooming around the countryrecruiting students for Richmont, Anna enjoys exploring her new home cityof Atlanta, experimenting in the kitchen, and making bad jokes. She is alsotraining for her first 10k race.George DempseyVice President of AdvancementGeorge Dempsey joins RGU as the VicePresident of Advancement in order to leadRichmont’s financial development efforts anduniversity relations. Mr. Dempsey joins RGUafter serving as the Senior Vice President ofPrograms and Operations at AuroraStrategies, Inc. Previously, Mr. Dempsey oversaw the development andoperation of educational and extra-curricular programs for Kings RidgeChristian School and was the owner, program director, and principleministry speaker at Look-Up Lodge Christian Retreat. Mr. Dempseycompleted his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of WestGeorgia and has actively coached football, basketball and golf. He enjoysspending his free time with his wife and two children at home in Roswell,Georgia. Dempsey had this to say about his new role, “It has always beenmy passion to create environments for students to achieve success:spiritually, academically and socially. Now, I'm blessed to be able to helpRichmont Graduate University create and maintain such environments fortheir students. This is especially an honor because I know that thesestudents will reach the world with Biblically based hope and healingthrough their service as counselors, therapist and ministers.”Tracy McKayCBI Counseling CenterTracy is very excited to join the staff at CBICounseling Center. She received her Bachelorof Arts from Wake Forest University where shedouble majored in Psychology and Religion.Desiring to combine her faith with an emphasison a relational ministry, Tracy worked forYoung Life in North Carolina following graduation. She later completed herMaster’s in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in 2008, and joineda Christian counseling center in Wheaton, IL, where she pursuedprofessional licensure and sought specialized training in working to help treattrauma. Tracy and her husband, Jess, recently moved to Chattanooga fromIL for her husband’s work, at which time she happily joined the wonderfulstaff at CBI. She truly feels blessed to be part of a group of people who arecommitted to serving others through the thoughtful integration ofpsychology and theology. Tracy and Jess are relishing the transition backsouth to warmer weather, and are enjoying all of the new adventures to befound in Chattanooga.

Page 3Student AccomplishmentsSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPSCongratulations to our 2012-2013 scholarship recipients! The following students have been selected for the 2012-2013 school year based onacademic eligibility, financial need, application essays, and interviews with the scholarship committee:Baird McClure Memorial ScholarshipLiz NorrisVictoria YatesRebecca FreemanTravis HillJoni SealerDara MillerHarrison Griffith DeKay ScholarshipVictoria MaynezRebecca HallCourtney BradshawReuben LawrenceKristin CourtKristina TuckerBraund ScholarshipDavid MuellerWillingham ScholarshipConnie PopaCaldwell ScholarshipKellie Kent CurrinWe are so grateful for the individuals and families that have established scholarships for Richmont students. If you would like to learn moreabout how to set up an endowed scholarship, please contact Jeff Terrell, President, at 404-835-6117.Applications, scholarship criteria, and additional information for the 2013-2014 academic year can be found on our website,richmont.edu/prospective-students. Scholarship applications must be received by May 1, 2013. Please contact Novell Blain, SeniorAdmissions Counselor, for more information, 404-835-6111.CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012-2013 SGA REPRESENTATIVES!Atlanta SGAChattanooga SGAFrom right to left: Teddy Sanders (Orientation Officer),Melissa Freas (President), Liz Norris (Social Officer), DanaLindsay (Social Officer), Katie Rider (Secretary), MeganHolloway (Orientation Officer), and Dara Miller(Orientation Officer) *Not pictured: Scott Cozart (Chaplain)Top Left to Right: Chuck Kemp (Orientation Officer), AmyCoxwell (Social Officer), Joel Harris (Chaplain), Lizzie Duff(Orientation Officer); Bottom Left to Right: David Re (President),Mitzi Davenport (Social Officer), Kellie Kent Currin (Secretary)Melissa Freas, Atlanta SGA PresidentBeing chosen as the Atlanta SGA President is a veryexciting endeavor for me! My time at Richmonthas been marked by so many blessings and muchneeded personal growth, and this is just one ofthose moments which exemplifies both of those.The other great thing about this position is theteam of officers which make up our SGA. It is such a blessing and anhonor to work alongside them for the coming academic year. We arehoping for an exciting fall Semester with a couple of student bodyevents in the works – Movie Night and Taste of Home. I look forwardto sharing more details about those events soon! We also look forwardto begin our plans for the spring semester. We have already discussedthe possibility of planning an Atlanta/Chattanooga event. We all thinkthat the Genesis Picnic is a wonderful event, giving the two campusesan opportunity to fellowship together, and we hope to provide asimilar opportunity in the spring. We feel that more opportunitiesshould be provided with the hope of making the campuses not feel sofar apart. We look forward to working with David and his team tomake that happen!David Re, Chattanooga SGA PresidentI’m very honored and excited to serve this year asyour Richmont SGA President of the Chattanoogacampus. Our SGA team in Chattanooga has beendiligently coordinating activities for the new schoolyear, and we would love for you to be activelyinvolved in our Richmont community. Themembers of SGA in Chattanooga have a desire to serve the studentsnot only in Chattanooga, but also for those who join us from Atlanta.I’m excited to see what this new school year will bring, and I lookforward to developing great friendships with those who are a part ofour Richmont family!

Page 4School RecognitionsSCHOOL OF COUNSELINGKENY FELIX, PH.D.As we begin the 2012-2013 academic year, I’mdelighted to welcome not only new students inthe School of Counseling, but also those makinghistory as the first cohort in the School ofMinistry under the direction of my colleague,Dr. Leland Eliason, founding Dean of theSchool of Ministry.Students in both schools are joining aninstitution whose mission is clear and relevant intoday’s ever-changing society: “to provide Christcenterededucation and research that advancesGod’s work of healing, restoration andtransformation in the lives of individuals, churchesand communities.”When I think of the countless challenges thatindividuals and families around us facethroughout the life course, the need forcompassionate, well-equipped servants to makea difference is great. I’m confident that our newstudents, like those who have gone before them,will respond to the brokenness in our worldwith the love and hope that we find in JesusChrist . . . I’m already looking forward tograduation in 2014.A Grand CelebrationThis past spring we witnessed one of Richmont’slargest graduations ever as 73 students receivedthe Master of Arts in Professional Counseling orMarriage and Family Therapy or the Master ofScience in Christian Psychological Studies. Itwas a grand celebration and the culmination ofdiligent work, prayers, and the overwhelmingsupport of family and friends.It was indeed a historic moment for members ofthe Class of 2012—one they will look backupon with fond memories. While graduationmay represent an end, the beautiful story is thatfor graduates, it is the beginning of a newseason in their journey with God as they seek tolive and serve in the world around them.Bonjou! - Ministry in HaitiFor four of our May graduates, serving literallyinvolved boarding a plane bound for Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, a week after graduation. Joined bytwo other Richmont students, one alumnus, andtwo faculty members, they participated inRichmont’s first mission trip to Haiti.Team members included 2012 graduatesBarbara Jarratt, Shana Campbell, KarenSimmons and Ashley Harris; current studentsBethany Christine Blanco and Laura SearcyPatterson; 2009 graduate Craig Torell; andDean of Students Dr. DeAnne Terrell and me.The team, which partnered with Torch of HopeFoundation, Inc., presented seminars andlectures on healthy relationships, marriage andfamily issues, personal development, basics ofChristian counseling, and coping with trauma,loss and grief. The various sites includedAmerican University of the Caribbean, a privateChrist-centeredUniversity in LesCayes located insouthwest Haiti,as well as churchesin Les Cayes andPort-Au-Prince,the capital. Wealso held VBS-likesessions at threeChristian schools,sharing the gospelmessage through stories and engaging thestudents through music, recreation, and arts andcrafts activities. Through the various sessions overthe eight-day trip, including Sunday morningand evening services, we ministered to andlearned from over 600 of our Haitian brothersand sisters, including children and adults.We are currently in the planning stages of areturn visit to Haiti in spring 2013. Manystudents and alumni have already expressed adesire to serve and learn from our brothers andsisters there. While details may be forthcoming,what is certain is whether here or abroad, ourmission remains the same: advancing God’swork of healing, restoration and transformation inthe lives of individuals, churches andcommunities.Welcome to Richmont. I love this place.SCHOOL OF MINISTRYLELAND ELIASON, TH.D.The new School of Ministry launched its first ever classwith 38 students enrolled!Many highlights come to mind as I reflect upon thebeginnings of the program. Friday, Saturday and Sunday,Dr. Gary Moon, former Provost of RGU, led a spiritualformation retreat held on campus. As would be expected,he did an outstanding job interspersing his ownpresentations with solid content, great humor, and videoclips from Dallas Willard, John Ortberg Jr., and LarryCrabb. Following the orientation and light dinner Mondayafternoon, we spent the rest of the evening introducing thedegree and its goal of integration.Dr.’s Jeannine Brown, who will teach Hermeneutics, andMarty Goehring, who will teach two of the four spiritualformation segments, partnered with me in raising thepossibility, the benefits, and the challenges of integratingwhat is learned in Bible, History and Theology withSpiritual Formation and Leadership/Ministry Skills.You would have to have been there to grasp the level ofenergy, enthusiasm, anticipation and commitment thatflowed through the discussions. Had you been, you wouldhave noted:• The high quality of students who make up the class.• The rich diversity that arises out of students comingfrom 14 different churches and ministry agencies.Churches that have five or more students are NorthStarChurch, Word of Faith Family Cathedral, TrinityAnglican Mission and Mt. Paran Church of God.• Ages that range from some who are recent collegegraduates to seasoned professionals with 30 or moreyears of experience.We know that you will join us in a celebration of thisremarkable beginning for this expansion Richmont’smission to develop and equip those who lead and serve thebig movement of God in our world today.

Page 5Faculty and Staff RecognitionHIGHLIGHTING VALUABLE COMMITMENTMcCall GarnerAssistant to the Dean of the School of MinistryAfter recruiting for Richmont for two years,McCall has the exciting opportunity to joinDr. Leland Eliason in launching the first-everMasters of Ministry program withinRichmont’s School of Ministry. She will beable to use the skills acquired in her formerposition to strengthen and grow the program over time, and she islooking forward to taking on a more interactive role with Ministryfaculty and students to help them accomplish the goals set by thedepartment. McCall holds a particular passion for the Masters ofMinistry program because of her own experience in ministryleadership, and her prayer is that the Lord will use this degree to fullyequip students to cultivate Christ-centered transformation in theirchurches and communities.Shawn DunnIT AssociateAfter completing his degree in Marriage andFamily Therapy in May of this year, Shawnsteps into a full-time position at Richmont asan IT Associate. Shawn is quite familiar withRichmont’s IT needs as he has served in thisdepartment since his time as a student. Shawnhad this to say regarding his work in the IT Department, “As anIT Associate, it has been amazing to realize how much I canutilize my counseling skills. For example, I often use activelistening skills when dealing with various technological crisissituations. I never would have imagined that I would use myskills as an IT professional and counselor together. I amexcited to be able to hear each of your stories as it makes upthe uniqueness of those who are calledto learn and serve atRichmont. I look forwardto serving as an ITassociate at Richmont andwill strive to providepersonal support to theAtlanta and Chattanoogacampuses. Please do nothesitate to ask for helpif you see me.”Autumn StephensonDirector of Alumni and Career ServicesAutumn has served in the Department ofAlumni Relations for the past 3 years, andupon her graduation, she was invited to jointhe full-time staff at Richmont to continue herwork with alumni and develop a CareerServices program. Richmont is excited toannounce the launch of their first Career Services program this fall.This program is specifically designed to assist upcoming graduatesand alumni in the career search process. Focus areas for the first yearwill include assistance with resume writing, developing interviewskills, career networking, and a mentor program for the upcominggraduating class. Autumn’s ultimate goal is to establish connectionswithin the community that will assist upcoming graduates step rightinto their first position upon graduation. As alumni and friends ofRichmont, we hope that you will join her in the development of thisnew and exciting program!Mary Plicsco, Ph.D.Institutional Effectiveness DirectorAs Institutional Effectiveness Director, I amexcited to represent the university’s commitmentto continuous quality improvement. I amlooking forward to working with alldepartments in celebrating achievements,setting goals for improvements of programsand services, and gathering feedback from all of our university’sstakeholders. I am dedicated to ensuring that the institution as awhole is carrying out the mission of the university.

Page 6Alumni SpotlightRICHMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITYPRESENTS THE ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARDRichmont is proud to announce the formation of an Alumni Advisory Council. This council hasbeen established to keep alumni engaged in the life of the institution by generating new ideas andprograms for our alums to best stay connected. Initial goals include:• Promoting Richmont’s vision and mission • Increasing alumni contributions to Richmont• Re-establishing connections among alumni • Networking and mutual supportWe are excited about this new endeavor and are confident that it will assist in contributing to themission of Alumni Relations:The Richmont Graduate University Alumni Relations proudly fosters a network ofprofessional and spiritual support for our alumni base by creating opportunities forenhanced connection and clinical training.Please join me in welcoming the following council members:David Aycock ‘79 (Council Chair) Ushirika Johnson ‘11Autumn Stephenson ‘12 (Staff Representative) Judy Keappler ‘09Lee Ballenger ‘87 Linda Merrion ‘89Vilda Brannen ‘03 Lavinia Myers ‘07Ron Braund ‘78 Christie Pettit ‘05Lisa Byrd ‘03 Martin Seitz ‘81Mark Carpenter ‘03 Randy Smith ‘10Elizabeth Dial ‘07 Joyce Webb ‘78Gigi Hammond ‘05 Arthurine Wright ‘05Thank you for your participation in this Council and your commitment to this university!RICHMONT ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Richmont Alumni Association helps graduates stay connected to the Richmont family. Its aimis to help each alumnus foster a network of both professional and spiritual support; one way we dothis is to offer alumni affordable ways to obtain continuing education hours throughout the year. Toestablish or renew your membership to the Richmont Alumni Association or to read aboutmembership benefits, please visit our website at: www.richmont.edu. You can now renew yourmembership online! If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Alumni and CareerServices, Autumn Stephenson at astephenson@richmont.edu.Alumni Update e-NewsletterThe Office of Alumni Relations sends out a monthly Alumni Update e-newsletter to all Richmontalumni with up-to-date email addresses. The Alumni Update features CE opportunities, an AlumniSpotlight, and other important Richmont information. If you would like to receive this and you donot think we have your current email address, please contact Autumn Stephenson atastephenson@richmont.edu.CE Clock Hours in Your Pajamas: GenesisCE.orgDr. Mike Atwater, 1979 Richmont Alumnus, is the director of GenesisCE.org Continuing Education Group, a servicethat provides Christian-based, online CE clock hours at discounted rates. Choose from 60 courses to obtain your CEclock hours from the comfort of your own home without the high fees and travel costs. It is as easy as reading a bookand taking an online test, and as alumni, it is likely that you already have some of the required books. Visit the website,www.GenesisCE.org, for details and board approvals.New RichmontAlumni AssociationMembersThe following individuals established a newmembership to the Richmont Alumni Associationbetween February 2012 – July 2012.Bethany Bagwell `12Karyl Baker `12Beulah Bennett `12Robin Bradley `10Jody Buttram `12Kindal Cameron `12John Caroland `12Alecia Chambers `12Kenneth Coley `12Christopher Cochran `98Shawn Dunn `12Rebecca Finn `12Jill Freeman `12Karen Downing `12Bevin Gracy `12Hillary Greene `12Nick Hersey `12Megan Hobby `12Michelle Hullender `12Barbara Jarratt `12Carrie Lusk `12Brittny Lyle `10Mimi McDonald `07Alison Mead `07Ben Merrill `12Kevin Mischler `12Amanda Newman `12Aimee Pierce `06Mary Beth Pierce `12Gale Roberts `03Jacqueline Robinson `10Nancy Rodriquez `12David Saunders `12Lori Seyfried `12Cary Sibley `12Karen Simmons `12Rachel E. Smith `12Rachel H. Smith `12Melissa Troskie `08John Van Eaton `12Abby Wallace `12Meredith Williams `07Rebecca Wofford `08*Use the code, RGUPSI, to receive a 25% discount and a matching 25% contribution will be made in your nameto Richmont.*

Page 7Alumni Reunion“AVOIDING THE TOP TEN ETHICAL PITFALLS: A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO ETHICS”PRESENTD BY WILLIAM F. DOVERSPIKE, PH.D.Friday, November 9, 2012The Great Hall at Mt. Paran Church of God, 2055 Mt. Paran Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30327Heavy hors d’oeuvres reception beginning at 4:30 pm • Three-hour continuing education seminar from 6:00 - 9:00 pmSpeaker informationWILLIAM F. DOVERSPIKE, PH.D.William F. Doverspike, Ph.D. is the author of Ethical Risk Management (2012) and Risk Management (2008), resource books that evolvedout of his 12 years of experience as a member of the Ethics Committee of the Georgia Psychological Association (GPA). Dr. Doverspike isa former President of GPA and he is currently a member of the state licensing board for psychologists. He holds board certificationDiplomates in Clinical Psychology (ABPP) and Neuropsychology (ABPN). He teaches Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards as anAdjunct Instructor at Emory University and Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta.TopicAvoiding the Top Ten Ethical Pitfalls: A Common Sense Approach to EthicsDr. Doverspike will discuss 10 of the most frequently encountered ethical pitfalls that are faced by practitioners in clinical practice. He willdiscuss ways of avoiding these pitfalls when possible and successfully navigating them when they are unavoidable. He will present a simpledecision making model based on managing risk factors through the use of basic ethical principles and a philosophy of striving for excellence.He will discuss some of the most common questions that arise in ethics consultations with private practitioners. He will share practicalexperiences and a common sense approach to ethics acquired from providing advisory consultations and adjudicating ethics complaints ona state ethics committee.Objectives: This workshop is designed to help you:1. Identify 10 common areas of ethical pitfalls frequently encountered in clinical practice.2. Distinguish between enforceable Ethical Standards and aspirational Ethical Principles.3. Explain how to prevent problems before they arise by applying the Golden Rule of informed consent.4. Apply a five-step Conflicts Checklist when evaluating actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest.5. Discuss some of the most common questions that are asked in ethics consultations.6. Apply a seven step Ethical Decision Making model to specific clinical situations.7. Distinguish between mandatory and discretionary reporting requirements, including distinctionsamong the terms duty-to-report, duty-to-protect, and duty-to-warn.Registration InformationContinuing Education: Three (3) NBCC-approved Ethics clock hours awarded. Three (3) approved Ethics clock hoursfor psychologists awarded.. Three (3) GAMFT-approved Ethics contact hours awarded.Fees: • Richmont students, faculty, clinical supervisors, and Alumni Association members - FREE• Nonmembers/friends of alumni: $25.00To reserve your space: Please visit our website, www.richmont.edu, for online registration or contact Autumn Stephenson atastephenson@richmont.edu or 423-648-2679. Include your name, year of graduation, and preferred method of contact. Payments may be madethe evening of the event or mailed to Richmont Graduate University, Attn: Autumn Stephenson, 1815 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.Richmont Graduate University is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-Approved clock hours for eventsthat meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Richmont Graduate University is approved by theAmerican Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Richmont maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Page 8Seeing the Face of Christ in OthersWILLIAM F. DOVERSPIKE, PH.D.About 20 years ago, when I was on a weekendretreat at a monastery out in the middle ofnowhere, I took an afternoon walk and wasapproached by a stranger. With someexcitement in her voice, she told me that shehad just seen the face of Jesus in the bark of atree in a nearby forest. With some cynicism, Itold her that I couldn’t even see the face of Jesusin the people with whom I worked eachweek—much less on the side of a pine tree.Later that afternoon, however, I did see the faceof Christ in a stained glass window of the abbeywhere I was staying. It was just a coincidence—God’s way of remaining anonymous. I laterlearned that the artist, who just happened to bea close friend of my spiritual advisor at thetime, had designed the window so that the facewas discernible only at a certain distance. If onewere too far away—or too close—the imagecouldn’t been seen at all.Ten years later, back in the real world where Iwas practicing psychotherapy and teachingethics seminars, I accepted an offer to teach myfirst class in a Christian counselor trainingprogram. I came to Richmont because Ithought I would enjoy the challenge ofteaching ethics in a Christian counselingprogram. I have stayed at Richmont becausemy life has been transformed by you. When Ithink of the relationship I’ve had with you, Iam reminded of all the pieces of the mosaicthat comprised the stained glass windowdepicting the face of Christ that I saw at thatmonastery 20 years ago. Each one of you is likea brightly colored piece of an intricate design.Yet, the image of Christ becomes clear onlywhen I stand back in contemplation and seethe picture as a whole. From this perspective, Isee not only the image of the face of Christ, butthrough that image I see the faces of the peoplewhose lives are transforming others.Some of you are the eyes of Christ, seeing inothers not only what they see in themselves,but also seeing what they do not see inthemselves. You see the message as well as themess. In other words, you not only see wherethey have been; you see where they are capableof being. And in doing so, you help othersbecome what they are meant to be—helpingthem become what they were created to be. LetGod use your eyes to see others, because it is inyour vision of their potential that you helpbring about a transformation that is beyondanything they can see when they first begintheir journeys with you.Counseling Tip #1: See in others whatthey can be, and you help them becomewhat they are capable of being. 1Some of you are the ears of Christ, listening inmeasured silence, not only to what is said, butalso to how is it said. You listen to the music aswell as the lyrics of the song. In other words,you listen not only to what is said, but also towhat is not said. And in doing so, you helpothers hear what is in between the line—helping them hear what they do not hearthemselves saying. Let God use your ears tolisten to others, because it is in your listening tothe sacred spaces of silence that healing occurs. 2Counseling Tip #2: When you don’tknow what to say, count to 100. Whenyou do know what to say, count to 1,000.Some of you are the mouth of Christ, speakingnot only the right word at the right time withthe right balance of mercy and justice, but alsoknowing when not to speak. You speak the realas well as the ideal. In other words, you knowwhen to say something; you know when to saynothing. And in doing so, you help others hearthe hidden voice that resides within—helpingthem learn not only what they may be doingwrong, but—more importantly—what they aredoing right. Let God use your words to touchothers, because it is in the compassionate,caring reflection that transformations occur.Counseling Tip #3: Remember that mostpeople will not care how much you know somuch as they will know how much you care.I encourage you to base your treatment planson scientific empiricism and evidenced-basedprinciples. At the same time, I encourage youto envision goals that are attainable onlythrough Divine intervention. Expectmiracles—because you will be witnesses totransformations that are beyond what othersexpect for themselves at the time of their firstmeeting with you. Miracles rarely happeninstantaneously; they usually take time—andtime is God’s way of keeping everything fromhappening at once. 3That last statement is often attributed to AlbertEinstein, although the quote is actually takenfrom science fiction writer Ray Cummings, whowrote the 1921 novel, The Time Professor. AlbertEinstein did say, however, that the significantproblems we face cannot be solved by the sametype of thinking that created them. 4 I say to you:Change your thinking and you change your life.As I see it, our thoughts become our actions, ouractions become our habits, our habits becomeour character, and our character becomes ourdestiny. In other words, we change ourthinking and we change our destiny.Counseling Tip #4: Don’t try to changeothers; strive to change yourself. Don’t tryto judge others; strive to accept them—and they will become changed.In my charge to you, professional counselors, Ihave found you to be fully charged, completelyelectrifying, powerful transformers of humanlives. In my charge to you, Christiancounselors, I encourage you to see the face ofChrist in those you serve. In other words, Ichallenge you to be who you already are:You are visionaries. You are the eyes of Christ,as you see in your clients the unlimitedpotential that they do not see in themselves.You are witnesses. You are the ears of Christ, asyour clients’ confessions of themselves asbroken beings are transformed beyond anyvision they can imagine when they first begintheir journeys with you.You are role models. You are the mouth ofChrist, not a critical frown, but a loving smile---nurturing, supporting, and encouraging thetransformation of others into whom they werecreated to be.Finally—and most importantly—I challengeyou to let others experience with you thetransformation that I have experienced withyou. Let others see in you what I have seen inyou—the Face of Christ—a window throughwhich we gain a glimpse of God.Adapted from Dr. Doverspike’s Charge to the graduating Class of 2012.1. Original text: “Wenn wir Mann behandeln, während er ist, bilden wir ihn schlechter,als er ist. Aber, wenn wir einen Mann behandeln, wie er sein soll, lassen wir ihnwerden, was er zum Sein fähig ist [Transliteration: “When we treat man as he is, wemake him worse than he is. But when we treat a man as he ought to be, we make himbecome what he is capable of being.”] Modern translation: “Treat others as if theywere what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable ofbeing.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)2. Plouffe, Mary (Clinical Psychologist in South Freeport, Maine). (2011). In silence thereis healing. This I believe: A public dialogue about belief—one essay at a time. The BobEdwards Show. April 8, 2011. Retrieved http://thisibelieve.org/essay/28381/3. Although often attributed to Albert Einstein, the quote is actually from RaymondKing Cummings, a science fiction writer who in 1922 wrote “Time... is what keepseverything from happening at once.” Cummings, R. K. (1922). The Girl in theGolden Atom. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press. p. 46. Cummings repeatedthis sentence in several of his novellas. Some sources attribute the quote to his earlierwork, The Time Professor, in 1921.4. Calaprice, Alice. (Ed.) (2005). The New Quotable Einstein. Princeton, NJ: PrincetonUniversity Press. Alice Calaprice reports that she could not find sources for twoquotes often attributed to Albert Einstein in 1946: “The significant problems we facecannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them” and“The world we have created today as a result of our thinking thus far has problemswhich cannot be solved by thinking the way we thought when we created them.” Itis possible that both may be paraphrases of Einstein’s statements made in 1946: “Anew type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward higherlevels” from “Atomic Education Urged by Einstein” in New York Times (May 25,1946) and later quoted in the article “The Real Problem is in the Hearts of Man” byMichael Amrine, from the New York Times Magazine (June 23, 1946).

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Page 10Development OutlookAnnual Fund UpdateHats off to the Richmont Graduate University Alumni who stepped up in a big way!The RGU Alumni were challenged to donate $10,000 this past summer. We arepleased to report that there was a record amount given by the RGU Alumni. To Godbe the glory for your giving heart.Please know that you can greatly help promote RGU by simply telling others yourRGU success story. This will help engage others in the RGU mission. Engagement canrange from advice, product services, referrals, gifts and more. Based on the strategy ofengagement, we have been busy meeting and telling the RGU story to many persons.HonorsMemorialsThe following are individuals in whose honorand memory gifts have been received fromJanuary 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012.IN HONORRabeshia ByrdLouis Carter, Jr.Shana CampbellAngie and Pat ConroyTina CurrinTom DecosimoKeny FelixMelissa GarrissJan LinderDr. John S. Poindexter, IIIMargaret PoindexterDoug PowellMrs. Frank PowellMike ReidDr. & Mrs. Phillip B. RollinsonMrs. Peter StewardJane StewardJeff and DeAnne TerrellPaul WalkerIN MEMORIALSusan AndersonBobbie HainesFather Edward HansonDr. E. C. PoundAnn RollinsonR. E. RutledgeCora StovallDr. James Hurbert SwannMrs. Margaret Hill SwannWinborn Willingham Jr.We are grateful for those that pay tribute to specialpeople in their lives through gifts to Richmont.Richmont Graduate University is a member of theEvangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA),which is committed to helping Christ-centeredorganizations earn the public’s trust throughdeveloping and maintaining standards of accountabilitythat convey God-honoring ethical practices.

Page 11Committed to ServeCOUNSELING CENTER UPDATESRichmont Community Counseling CenterRichmont Community Counseling Center (RCCC) continues to focus on providing qualitycounseling services to underserved clients in the Chattanooga area. We feel humbled and privilegedto offer reduced fee and Spanish speaking counseling services to those in need and thank God for hiscontinual favor in allowing us to be a part of this work. In September, we began offering an excitingnew training for educators, daycare workers, preschool workers, and other adults who work closelywith children. C.A.R.E. (Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement) workshops will be offered severalevenings during the year. This training will help adults connect better with children, give moreeffective directions that children are more likely to obey, increase positive appropriate behaviors, andmanage problematic behaviors in the classroom more effectively. This 3-hour training has beenrecognized by DHS’s Child Care Licensing Department. Certificates will be given to all participantswith all the required documentation included. The next available training dates are January 29, April30, and June 25th from 5:30-8:30pm. Session locations are yet to be determined. As the trainingdates approach, please check our website at www.richmontccc.com for updated location informationand pricing. If you are interested in learning more about this training or would like to host a trainingat your workplace, please contact Michelle Shelley at 423-648-2436 or mshelley@richmont.edu.RCCC Counselors:Ani Johnson, Lizzie Duff,and Justin FrielHope Counseling AtlantaThrough the diligent efforts of Richmont student, Darelene Henderson, we are pleasedto announce the establishment of a new Hope Center west of the city at Elizabeth BaptistChurch (Hope Counseling Center at Cascade). Pastor Craig Oliver and staff have beenmost gracious and supportive. Their invitation to our coordinator, Simone Alexander, tointroduce the ministry to their Sunday morning congregation resulted in a wonderfulresponse, so much so that we added an additional intern to that site for a total of five.There are now seven centers ministering in churches around the metro area.Hope CounselingCenter:Cheryl Elkins ‘11and Misoon LeeAs a part of Richmont’s mission to serve the church, our interns offer education to thecommunity on topics related to mental health and spirituality. In the late spring and earlysummer, eight students were blessed to fulfill a request from Cathedral of Faith Church ofGod in Christ in Atlanta, to speak to a Bible class of married couples on a variety of topicswith the goal of strengthening marriages. More recently, six interns assisted Atlanta’s CentralUnited Methodist Church in the church’s first Anti-Bullying Workshop. One of theorganizers, Wilhmenia Bailey, expressed gratitude and offered these observations. “Theirpresence and contributions to the program were remarkable. They all were genuine andcandid with their comments and they performed an excellent skit that the children were stilltalking about this morning in my Sunday School class. They were professional and reflectedthe high quality and standard of education that they have received from Richmont.”We have this hope as an anchor for the soul . . .Hebrews 6:19CBI Counseling CenterCBI Counseling Center continues its ministry to the greater Chattanooga community asits 14 counselors and several interns provide an assortment of counseling and evaluationservices to all ages and income brackets. Most recently, CBICC entered into a contractwith Alexian Brothers’ Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programand several counselors are providing services at their nearby program, opening upcounseling to older adults who would be in nursing homes if not for this program.CBICC continues to explore new and better ways to offer Christian counselingministries in a variety of settings.Class of 2012

Page 12Committed to ServeMISSIONS UPDATEThis past summer Richmont students, alumni, faculty, and staff responded to the call to missions in many different ways. Below is anopportunity to read about how several members of the Richmont community used their summer to serve God’s kingdom:Richmont had the opportunity to send a mission trip of students and alumni to Haiti in May of 2012. This trip was led by Dr. Keny Felix andDr. DeAnne Terrell. Team members included Craig Torell ‘09, Barbara Jarratt ‘12, Karen Simmons ‘12, Shana Campbell ‘12, Ashley Harris ‘12,Rabeshia Byrd ‘12, Laura Patterson, and Bethany Blanco. You can read about some of their experiences below.Barbara Jarratt, 2012 Richmont AlumnaMission Trip: Haiti, May 2012“The Haiti trip was like a culmination of all my Richmont classes inaction. Social and Cultural, Family Systems, Theodicy and Trauma,Counseling Systems, Assessment - every day we saw the need foreverything we have been learning over the past few years. Mostimportantly, we saw and met the extended members of the Body ofChrist in the faces and voices of the sweet Haitian people. God took theperfect mix of Richmont personalities and allowed us the privilege ofgoing forth in His name for His glory.”Shana Campbell, 2012 Richmont AlumnaMission Trip: Haiti, May 2012“This was my first mission trip and I didn't know what to expect. Thetrip to Haiti was a memorable experience, and I was glad to be withpeople I knew. I really enjoyed the school children and students from auniversity that we visited. It was encouraging to see the students so eagerand grateful to learn. At times, the children’s singing still lingers withme. I will cherish the great memories I had in Haiti.”Bethany Blanco, Richmont StudentMission Trip: Haiti, May 2012“I think the thing that impacted me most on the trip to Haiti was seeingthe ways in which some aspects of our humanity transcend allboundaries that culture might otherwise construct. I wasn’t able to speakcreole or “counsel” in the ways that I would have in the U.S., butfortunately smiles, hugs, and a warm presence are universal ways ofsaying, “you matter.” It was awesome to care for people and be cared forby those we met in God’s sometimes-unspoken language of love.”Craig Torell, 2009 Richmont AlumnaMission Trip: Haiti, May 2012“Since graduating from Richmont in 2009, my wife Deb (‘08) and Ihave had the opportunity to teach Christian Marriage and Familyclasses at a Haitian seminary. I wanted to be a part of Richmont's firstHaiti trip because I know the huge need for counseling and counseloreducation in the country, and I hope to work with Richmont to helpestablish and support the first school of counseling there. The tripgreatly expanded my exposure to the Haitian people and culture,getting us onto mountain paths, lean-to schoolhouses, city and countrychurches, a beautiful university, and even a private tour of a nationalbotanical garden! Team members also had a great time getting to knowone another as we enjoyed a simpler — yet richer — form of living thatmany of us had ever experienced (not to mention the incredible varietyof native foods!). We saw God move in precious and exciting ways, andeach of us left a small part of our hearts behind, calling us to return.”We also had other members of the Richmont community visit differentparts of the world for His glory. Read about their experiences below.Adam Dark, Senior Admissions CounselorMission Trip: Romania, Summer 2012“I was blessed with the opportunity to once again serveGod in Europe this past summer working with childrenin Romania. As a bachelor, I have not had a wealth ofexperience with kids, and this trip definitely challengedand stretched me in that regard! Working with thesekids (none of which had fathers active in their lives andsome without mothers too) was demandingemotionally, physically, and spiritually. We did crafts,played Bible games, and took them to the park;however our team’s greatest impact was being a Godlyexample in the kids’ lives for a week. I can truly say that I have returnedfrom Romania with a greater appreciation and heart for children.”DeAnne Terrell, Dean of Students and 1986 AlumnaMission Trip: Thailand, July 2012“In July, I was blessed to be a part of a mission trip to Thailand with agroup from a local church. Truly, the Lord went before us and allowedus to be a part of an amazing ministry. We were allowed to visit a youthdetention center (where we saw 7 young girls accept Christ), a women’sprison, an orphanage, and markets where we were able to give thevendors some materials to help them with their English – while alsosharing with them about the Lord. The last night, we visited the younggirls who work in the red light districts and talked with them and invitedthem to English lessons at a local church. It was a busy trip – but onethat is life-changing andgives us a glimpse of theways that we can sharethe Good News withthose who are so inneed of grace.”Mission trip photos from Haiti

Page 13Class NotesTo have your information featured in “Class Notes,” pleasecontact Autumn Stephenson at astephenson@richmont.edu.Class of 1996Kathryn Larisey, MS, LPC, is in private practiceat the Biltmore in Atlanta, Georgia. She is aCandidate with the Inter Regional Society ofJungian Analysts and continues to specialize inJungian psychotherapy.Class of 1998Shea Lasiter, LPC, is starting her 7th year as aSchool Counselor at Newnan High School. Herhusband and two girls, Kara (4) and Emlyn (2)keep her busy!Class of 2005Danny Dieringer, MAPC, completed a Ph.D. inCounseling Psychology and Human Systems fromFlorida State University in April of 2012. He hasrecently started a Forensic Psychology Fellowship atWest Central Georgia Regional Hospital inColumbus, GA.Whitney (Westlein) Johnson,MAMFT, was recently honored to bevoted “Best Therapist in the Triangle”for the second year in a row by the TheIndependent Weekly Newspaper ofRaleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Shethanks Richmont for equipping her tobe a difference maker!Class of 2007Teresa Johnston, MA, LPC, is the FoundingDirector of the Center for Young Adult Addictionand Recovery at Kennesaw State University. Teresahas successfully implemented a program for studentsin recovery from addiction and has expanded theirservices to include Addiction Education andresearch in young adult addiction recovery.Class of 2008Joe Bucha, LPC, opened a new counselingpractice on May 1, 2012 in Athens, GA, StonegateCounseling Associates. Joining him in this newpractice are Phyllis Kiser, LAPC, and AmyBrooten, a 2012 Richmont alumna. Their practicewebsite is stonegatecounsel.com.Brandy (Nobles) Hall, MAPC, just receivedconfirmation that all of her licensing requirementshave been met for the state of TN, and she isofficially an LPC!Jessica Ringsmuth, MAPC, LPC,began a two year term with Mission tothe World in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia inMay of 2012. She is counselingchildren and families and also helpingto develop an internship program forpeople interested in learning aboutmercy ministry.Class of 2009Rachel Cobb, MAMFT, recently achieved licensureas an LMFT, LPC, and NCC. Rachel currentlyworks as a therapist with Georgia HOPE in Dalton,GA. She and husband, Ryan, welcomed their firstdaughter, Lillian Rae, in May 2011.Phillip Costa, MAPC, LAPC, is in private practiceat StressCare Counseling in Athens, Georgia, andin January 2011, he took an additional position ata recovery program that serves chronicallyhomeless males that have a substance abuse andmental health diagnoses where he providescounseling and supervision to staff. This August2012 the LPC forms will be submitted, and hisdaughter, Grace Laura Costa, will be one year old.He and his wife, Rebecca, are expecting theirsecond child in February 2013.Lorrie Slater, MAMFT, married in July of 2009.She began work on her Ph.D. in June of 2011. Sheis currently anticipating the completion ofpaperwork to receive her LPC in August of 2012!Lindsay Taylor, MAMFT, started a satellitelocation of a non-profit counseling center,Dayspring Center for Christian Counseling, inOwens Cross Roads, Alabama.Class of 2010Laura Cunningham, MAPC has completed herintensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapyand has been working as a DBT therapist for thepast year and a half. In September, she was part ofa team of therapists opening a new DBT program,in partnership with Peachtree PsychiatricProfessionals in Buckhead. They provide a full,protocol-based DBT Program for individuals andfamilies from Middle School to late adult.Laura Johnson, MAMFT, would like to share thebirth of her son, Franklin Davis Johnson, on March25, 2011. Frank and Laura are the proud parents.Kim McMillan is celebrating2 years at Trillium SpringsCounseling, where she specializesin Mood Disorders, AnxietyDisorders, Healing of the InnerChild, and Christian Counselingwith spiritual formation/direction.She also facilitates a NO COSTBipolar Disorder Support Group each week atTrillim Springs, which is open to those in thecommunity who need a safe place to connect withothers diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.Kelli Willard, MAMFT, is happy to announce thatshe became a mother on July 19, 2012 (a monthearly!) to Jarett Xavier Willard, who weighed 5lbs3.6oz and measured 18 inches long at birth.Mommy and Daddy feel humbled and blessed towelcome their son into the world.Class of 2011Hayne Steen, MAMFT, believes Richmont hasprepared him for a lifetime of ministry withfamilies in private practice at Elbow TreeCounseling and has tenderly equipped him for thequiet work of spiritual formation with ministryand marketplace leaders at The SoulCare Projectas their Director of Counseling & Care. Haynewould like to thank the Richmont faculty andgenerous partners for not only investing andforming him but also the many people he now willcome into contact with on a daily basis.Erin Rayburn, MAMFT, iscurrently in private practice as amarriage and family therapisttreating people with eatingdisorders and a myriad of otherissues. Erin works alongside anintensive outpatient programfor Eating Disorders in thegreater Chattanooga area, offering DBT therapy,family therapy, and Equine Therapy. She also runsan Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Program onLookout Mountain, GA at Rock Bluff Stables.Amanda Eskridge, LAPC, serves as a therapist inprivate practice at the New Vision CounselingCenter, LLC.Herb Flanders, MSPC, began a new appointmentin June of this year as Pastor of the First UnitedMethodist Church of Thomaston, Georgia.Class of 2012Jody Buttram, MAMFT, is currently doing someadjunct teaching for Bryan College’s Adult andGraduate Studies program. Additionally, Jodyteaches the Cooperative Parenting classes at the TheTransformation and Lighthouse Counseling Centerwhere she was also recently hired to counsel parttime.Jody is excited about the opportunities thathave been presented since graduation.Hillary Greene Ely, MAPC, recently married onJune 23 of this year and is currently living inRoswell, GA. Hillary works at Peachford Hospitaland her husband, Justin, is the Community Lifepastor at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church.Megan Hobby, MAMFT, completed her Richmontdegree in the spring of 2012 and is currently seeingclients at The Relationship Therapy Center as anindependent practitioner in Chattanooga.Stan Hoover, MA, is in private practice at TapestryPsychological Association in Marietta, GA whilealso pursuing a doctoral degree in counseloreducation and supervision at Mercer University.Haley Gage, MA, LAPC, is currently workingwith {Simplified} Life Solutions as an adolescentand young adult counselor.Ben Merrill, MAMFT, has been blessed with twoawesome jobs. Ben has been hired as a therapist atLaurel Heights Hospital and joined TrilliumSprings Counseling private practice.Lori Seyfried, MAMFT, started a private practiceout of her family physician husband’s office,allowing for great coordination of care- and rentalrates! Her first grandchild, Lily, is due October 12 th .

Page 14DonorsWe appreciate the generosity of these individuals who contributed to Richmont from July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.Emily AikinsMary B. AlexanderRobert AlexanderMichelle AllenLee AndersonCatherine AndersonLisa AndrewsBilly ArantMichael J. AtwaterDavid AycockBethany BagwellMargaret BaileyKaryl BakerGordon BakerStanley BakkeElizabeth BalchLee BallengerSteve BandyScott BarberJoseph BarbierRichard BattleJim BellJessica BenenatiBeulah BennettKimberly BishopNaomi BlackJosiah BlakneyJonathan BoggsHarriet BondKathryn BowserBrenda BradianRobin BradleyVilda BrannenConstance BranomRonald BrasfieldBruce BroaderickSarah Stanwood BrookingsCraig BrooksLouise Diane BrownAmy BrownRobert BrowningJoe BuchaRon BungerKelsey BurkeEvelyne BurtisFrank BusbeyTracy BusseJody ButtramLisa ByrdJohn CainJanice CalzolariKindal CameronCatherine CappsBarbara CarlinMary CarltonJohn CarolandMark CarpenterMarcus G. CarterCynthia CathyTruett CathyElizabeth ChalkAlecia ChambersLaurie Anne ChandlerSteven ChristianChristian EducationCharitable TrustChristopher CochranRobert CoddingtonKenneth ColeyKaren CollinsAngie ConroySally CookJennifer CooperDavid CostelloDon CottonRichard CourtsAubrie CraisTeresa CressEric CroftSusan CrossJudy CunninghamGatlin CurleeTina CurrinMelissa CurtisLauren Ashley DackKatherine L. DavisPeggy DavisJill DavisThomas J. DecosimoGary DelaplaneGeorge DempseyKim DeRamusElizabeth DialSharon DiamondDaniel DieringerChuck DolphHelen DouthatPeggy DowdKaren DowningPhilip DrakeKaylin DreyerAja Maruen DuncanSteven DunlevieShawn DunnJeff EckertCorinne EdwardsEric EiermannChanning EletonLeland EliasonJenna ElliotEric EllisHillary ElyDebbie EmersonCarolyn EvansAndrea FambroughKenneth FarmerJohn FeatherstonMelissa FergusonJohn FetherstonLouise FinleyMargaret FinleyRebecca FinnFirst PresbyterianChurch of ChattanoogaRachel FishmanHerb FlandersCarrie FletcherRichard FordeJulie FortenberryRene’ FosterFrank J.B. and Emma S.Varallo FoundationRobert FranklinSelmon FranklinDean FranklinElaine FranklinDana FrederickTom FreemanJill FreemanCharles E. 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McCarty Building2055 Mount Paran Road, N.W.Atlanta, GA 30327NoN-ProfitU.S. PoStagePaidMarietta, gaPerMit No. 523Connecting is a publication of Richmont GraduateUniversity, which was originally founded as theChattanooga Bible Institute (CBI) in 1933.Richmont’s mission is to provide graduate education,integrating professional counseling, applied psychologyand practical theology for Christ-centered transformation.Richmont is accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools to award master’s degrees inprofessional counseling and marriage and familytherapy. Our campuses are located in Atlanta, GA andChattanooga, TN.To update your address information or to unsubscribefrom this publication, please contact:Autumn Stephensonastephenson@richmont.eduWhy do you serve…?Shonda Foublasse, Richmont Student,Chattanooga CampusAs a kid, I was always drawn to reading storiesthat showed the progression of people's lives.The tales of heroism and cowardice, privilegeand poverty, hope and despair, love and hate,and joy and sadness drew me in for reasons Icould not understand at the time. I foundmyself wondering how the lives could have been different if just theright person had been there, if only the characters knew the love ofJesus. As I got older, I realized that I was that person for many of myfriends and at age sixteen God gave me a vision for my life. I'moverwhelmed with joy that He would see fit to use me as a vessel tohelp bring healing, peace, and an abundance of love to thebiographies of His precious children. I'm so blessed to haveRichmont equip me to bring this visionto life!WhyDoYouServe?This section of Connecting is an ongoing column that highlights various individuals thatserve Richmont. Consider what capacity the Lord might be calling you to serve.Joel Harris, SGA Chaplain,Chattanooga CampusFor as long as I can remember, I have feltthe weight and importance of story -both the telling and the listening. Overtime, I have come to see God as bothauthor and observer - but actively, like agardener, tending to the process of growth.I discovered my own therapeutic need to be heard, and sought fora safe place to piece together the narrative in my own life.Richmont is my next chapter, where I am seeking the skills andinsight to be a guide, or fellow traveler with those whoare on a journey to reclaim theirown story.Moose Lutes, Director of Financial AidWhy do I serve? I have no choice, as I amfulfilling God’s plan for me. After flying as myco-pilot in and out of Viet-Nam for four trips,God steered me into the field of highereducation for the privilege and joy of helping students achieve theirgoals. I think in each of our lives we all search for a position, orcalling, in life, and when we find it, we have a JOB. If we then takepleasure in our position and it fulfills our needs the job becomes aJOY. When we go beyond our needs and take the extra effort to helpothers, you now have created Passion for yourself and others.Richmont is my Job, Joy and Passion, and why I serve.