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CCU514 | Fall 2010A Difference Defined by Dr. Doug Redford“When they saw the courage of Peter andJohn and realized that they were unschooled,ordinary men, they were astonished and theytook note that these men had been with Jesus.”ACTS 4:13This verse describes the reaction of members of the Sanhedrin(the Jewish ruling council) to the bold testimony given byPeter and John in their presence. How could such common,“unschooled” men possess so much courage? The Sanhedrinquickly realized what made the difference: “these men had beenwith Jesus.” Anyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus shouldmanifest a difference that separates him or her from others. Andany school that bears the name Christian, as Cincinnati ChristianUniversity does, should also demonstrate a discernible differencethat separates it from other institutions of higher learning.Recently some of our students offered their perspectives on the“CCU difference.” These students represent the three schools thatare part of CCU: Cincinnati Bible College (CBC), CincinnatiBible Seminary (CBS), and the College of Adult Learning.Responses from these students may be summarized under thefollowing topics:Growing Spiritually. One of the characteristicsof CCU to which many of the students called attention was acampus atmosphere that fosters spiritual growth and encouragesthe pursuit of God’s calling in an individual’s life. HeatherSusong, a CBC student, commented on the “warm, welcomingatmosphere” at the school. “The difference,” she said, “is that notonly the professors but all of the staff want you to succeed.” EmilyBeck, who is majoring in psychology and plans to graduate withthe class of 2013, wrote, “I can feel my relationship with Christgrowing with each day that I spend on campus. Being continuallysurrounded by peers with the same beliefs that I have has inspiredme to put more trust in God, motivated me to become a betterChristian, opened my eyes to the world that we areliving in, and made me realizethat this worldneeds more strong Christian leaders.” Lisa Dunn, who is a studentin the College of Adult Learning and plans to graduate in 2013with a degree in Leadership and Ministry, voiced similar thoughts:“I appreciate that CCU’s goal is training thousands to impact millionsfor Christ. The classes I have taken so far prove that CCU is seriousabout what they represent and their goal. The classes have taken meto another level in my spiritual life, as well as my family life, churchlife, and work.”Lisa’s comment brings to mind the vision of CCU: “trainingthousands to impact millions for Christ.” At CCU education is notjust about dispensing information and facts, but creating a climatewhere spiritual passion is ignited and where students are motivatedto make a difference that will last for eternity!Guidance from Caring People. The peoplewho work at CCU are a significant part of the CCU difference.Several students commented on the impact made upon their lives bythe faculty at CCU. Eddie Schmidt, a student at CBC, took noteof one professor’s personal concern: “Out of all the schools I visitedand professors I met with, the preaching professor at CCU was theonly one who prayed for me, and that meant everything to me.That act ‘closed the deal’ for me to come to CCU.” Ronnie DuPuy,a student in the College of Adult Learning pursuing a degree inLeadership and Ministry, wrote, “I chose to study at CCU becauseof this school’s academic excellence, its Spirit-filled faculty and staff,and because I felt a divine nudge in the direction of this school.”Anthony Jones, a student in Cincinnati Bible Seminary, also citedthe faculty’s quality as something that he would highlight to aperson trying to decide which seminary to attend: “The location,quality of professors, class size, and reputation of CBS make it standabove the rest.”Anthony’s observation calls attention to something else that is partof CCU’s difference: class size. Closely tied to the faculty’s impacton students is the smaller size of the typical classroom at CCU. Thismakes the close relationship between faculty and students muchmore attainable. Courtney Thurman, a CBC student in theEarly Childhood Education program who plans tograduate with the class of 2012,# 2described theCCU difference in this way: “I decided to attend CCU, but for myfreshman year only. I had no idea how life-transforming my firstyear would be, and I have grown in incredible ways spiritually.CCU has been a great fit for me; I love the small classes and thepersonal environment, but most of all I love that it is all Christcentered.”Courtney’s thoughts are echoed by many students whoattend CCU on a “trial” basis and end up becoming enthusiasticabout the school and its distinctives. Class size is just one factorthat makes not only education possible in a Christian setting, butalso real discipleship.Gaining a Clearer Focus. Many studentsfind that CCU helps them gain a clearer view of what their futurecareers should be. They see the CCU experience as equipping themto be more competent to face the challenges of serving Christ inan increasingly secular atmosphere. Stephanie Ellis, who plans tograduate with the class of 2012, put it this way: “When I decidedto attend CCU, my strongest motivator was my desire to growmore deeply in my relationship with God. However, in the courseof my studies, I have been able to grow in other ways as well. I havehad the opportunity to develop my writing skills. As this passionhas grown and developed, the idea of becoming a professionaleditor and writer has become more of a real possibility.”Sara Meyer, another CBC student in the Early ChildhoodEducation program with plans to graduate in 2011, told of theimpact a visit to the CCU campus made on her: “I toured CCUon a dreary winter day in 2008. Even through my shivering teeth,I knew I had found the place to live out my faith and learn howto educate and minister to young children and their families. Iprobably could have attended another college and finished mydegree sooner, but I believe that God is leading me to gain Biblicalknowledge that will better help me to be a light in a dark world.”All of these students (and others like them) have come to seeCCU as the place that ignites the spark of service that the Lordhas placed within them. They see theCCU difference as something that is not to be hoarded withinthe confines of the hill on which the campus is located. Whilethe difference has drawn them to study at CCU, the differencealso sends them forth from the school to impact the world whereGod calls them to serve.The Difference Continues. As graduatesof CCU are sent forth, they not only proclaim the good news ofChrist, but they also find numerous opportunities to tell others ofthe CCU difference that has impacted them so powerfully. KatieBrunner, a CBC student who plans to graduate in 2013 with amajor in Biblical studies and a minor in communications, noted,“I was brought to CCU by my brother David who works in theundergraduate admissions department and also by my grandfatherBill who graduated from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1949.”This reflects the experience of many of CCU’s students, wholearned about the school through the word of a family member,minister, youth minister, or someone else in their church. Perhapsthey spent a week during the summer with a camp team fromCCU or had the opportunity to see and hear the enthusiasm ofthe school’s concert choir. For some, like Sara Meyer, a campusvisit, even on a cold winter day, was all they needed to convincethem that CCU was the place for them to be.Deshay Linn is a member of the most recent graduating classthis past spring. Her grandfather, Ray Linn, is a trustee of CCUand has been a faithful preacher of the gospel for many years. Herfather, David Linn, serves Christ as a missionary in Venezuela andis the president of this year’s National Missionary Conventionto be held in Lexington, Kentucky, inNovember. Deshay observes, “I am gratefulfor this school’s mission to answer the callto serve Christ and to train many to do thesame. I hope to give back to His kingdom allthat I have received while being here.”Dr. DougRedfordProfessor of OldTestamentBiblical Core# 1Christ Centered & Faith ActiveEvery spring,classes are canceled for an entireday to conduct Community Service Day.Students’participation in CCU’snew spiritual development plan hascharged the campus with a sense of revival.# 3Unique Connectionto the ChurchCCU faculty come from strongRestoration Movement backgrounds.# 4Skilled and HighlyEngaged FacultySkilled and HighlyEngaged FacultyBecause of smaller class sizes,students have the opportunityto closely connect with theirprofessors.# 5 Urban HubStudents are givenunique opportunities to servein an urban setting, such asBLOC ministries locatedminutes from campus.4 5

CCU514 | Fall 2010CCU Families: Passing the Faith Along by Paul FriskneyFeelingfollowsfunction–a reminderthat we need tokeep doingwhat we’recalled to dono matterhow we feelat the time.In 1999, John Chesnut (’83, ’87)first set foot in the Muslim country inEastern Europe where he now serves. Thephysical needs of the people around him,recovering from the ravages of war, wereoverwhelming, but even more consumingwere their spiritual needs. Those needs ledJohn and his wife, Ruth (’82), to movethere with their four children the next year.But for John, the pull to work in sucha culture came two decades earlier whilehe was a student at CCU. “I heard apresentation by Tom Claibourne (’79)about work being done secretly in EasternEurope, and I felt the challenge to beinvolved in that work in some way atsome point in my life,” John remembers.“In fact, my whole experience atCCU presented me the challenge ofserving wherever God might lead.”That service found expression inmany different ways. John and Ruthworked with CCU in the CollegeRelations department before moving towork with TCM International and thenpreaching ministries in congregationsin Ohio. But the interest in the workof God around the world, particularlyin Eastern Europe, remained strong.In the 10 years that John and Ruthhave been working in their presentlocation, they have found many waysthat the lessons they learned at CCUhave contributed to their work. “Inthe Come Alive program, Roy Mays(’73, ’83) and Cindy Willison (’73)taught us the principles of Teach, Train,and Trust,” John states. “They alsomodeled those principles, and we havefound that those ideas have been verypowerful in shaping our work with thepeople here. We have always had thegoal to turn things over as quickly aspossible to the national Christians oncethey have been equipped to accomplishthe task.“Another helpful principle I learnedfrom Roy was ‘Feeling follows function.’Both Ruth and I have rememberedthat many times as we dealt with thefrustrations and disappointmentsthat come with working in a cultureas resistant as a Muslim culture canbe. It has reminded us that we needto keep doing what we’re called to dono matter how we feel at the time.”John and Ruth’s connection to CCUhas taken on a new dimension in recentyears. Their daughter Hannah is in hersenior year here, and their son Caleb is asophomore. In addition, one of the youngmen who was among their first contactsin their country of service is also studyinghere, hoping to use what he gains here tocontinue to make an impact in his country.“I hope that the school hasthe same impact on them thatit had on us,” John offers.“In fact, I already see theenthusiasm for the Word ofGod growing in their lives.Having a solid foundation inBible and ministry will servethem no matter where Godleads them. In the currentworld economy, many peopleare seeking employment outsidetheir field of study, but theeducation they receive at CCUis not limited to any one field.”Both generations of the Chesnutfamily represent the mission of CCU.They are a few of the many who havebeen and are being prepared to serve thechurch and shape the world.ProfessorPaul FriskneyField Chair ofCommunication Arts,Division Chair ofGeneral EducationACCREDITATION by Dr. Jon WeatherlyWhat It Is, Why It MattersCincinnati Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commissionof the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association ofBiblical Higher Education, and the Association of Theological Schools; CCU’searly childhood education program is accredited by the Teacher EducationAccreditation Council. In May 2010 CCU’s Music and Worship departmentachieved accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Music. CCUis seeking accreditation with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools andPrograms and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related EducationalPrograms.Sounds impressive—and confusing! So what is all that, and why does it matter?In higher education, accreditation is a system of voluntary quality assurance andquality improvement. Universities, colleges, and departments within them jointogether to establish standards and hold each other accountable for attaining thosestandards. Accrediting associations do not micromanage colleges or interfere intheir distinctive missions. They assist colleges in doing their educational work moreeffectively.Different accrediting associations exist for different purposes. That is why CCUbelongs to several associations and seeks more. The Higher Learning Commissionis a regional accreditor, serving all kinds of colleges and providing insight intobest practices in higher education generally. The Association of Biblical HigherEducation and the Association of Theological Schools are specialized accreditors.Aligned with CCU’s mission to train Christian leaders,these accreditors help CCU do our best at developingspiritually mature, mission-focused, church-savvy ministers.The others are departmental accreditors, providing consultation for excellence inspecific areas of instruction.Accreditation matters to CCU for many reasons.It Provides Assurance to the public that a CCU education meetsor exceeds current standards for higher education, andespecially for institutions with CCU’s distinctive mission totrain Christians for ministry.It Provides Access to resources for our students, including federalfinancial aid, private scholarships, graduate school placement,and extracurricular learning opportunities.It Provides Standards for CCU’s faculty and staff to follow andcurrent advice on how to improve.Accreditation says that CCU is good and strivingto get better. No confusion there!Accreditationis a systemof voluntaryqualityassuranceand qualityimprovement.Dr. JonWeatherlyVice President forAcademic Affairs67

Academic SpotlightAdvancementCCU514 | Fall 2010A Different Kind of Music Department by Dr. Ken ReadCCU PresentsGlory!Come ExperienceHIStoryA Christmas Worship EventDecember 2, 3, 4, 20107:00 p.m.tickets $10 eachVisit www.CCUniversity.edu/Glory for detailsor call 1-800-949-4CCU ext. 8165Two New MusicDegreesPending approval from the Ohio Boardof Regents, CCU will offer two newmusic degree options:• Bachelor of Music Education (BME)leading to teaching licensure• Bachelor of Science in BiblicalStudies with a second major inMusic and Worship (BSM), whichis a practical degree in generalmusicWe currently offer:• Bachelor of Music (BM) with a focusin Vocal Performance or PianoPerformance, which is a professionalmusic degree• Associate of Arts in Music andWorship (AA)• Bachelor of Science in BiblicalStudies plus a MinistriesProgram, Worship MinistryEmphasis (WM), which is amusic ministry degreeWithin driving distance of the CCU campus are several excellent schools of music.They set a high standard with a highly competitive, disciplined approach to theart of music performance. But many of those schools are spiritually barren. Theircompetitive environment can be deadly for young believers, who become swallowedup in the drive for worldly fame and artistic perfection.Is there a school somewhere that offers both musical rigor and spiritual challenge?If so, that would really be different.Welcome to the CCU field of Music and Worship, where we offer an excellentcurriculum coupled with a nurturing spiritual atmosphere. The CCU motto formany years has been “scholarship in an atmosphere of faith.” Here in the arena ofmusic and worship, we want to equip well-schooled musicians but always with an eyetoward Christian maturity and Christ-like character.Musically ExcellentSo, how are we doing in our goal of excellent music? How can we measure success?The number of students accepted into graduate schools in music or who are placed infull-time ministry provides a certain measure, especially when those students excel intheir field. We could take into account the performing arts opportunities of a majorcity with Music Hall and a world-class conservatory literally within view of the CCUcampus. But how can we measure the thoroughness and practicality of our curriculumor the credentials and expertise of the teaching faculty?Outside experts have scrutinized our music programs, and we are happy toannounce that the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has grantedCCU membership into their prestigious circle. We are among the elite musicprograms in the country. That’s part of the CCU difference.Spiritually AuthenticSo, do we have an atmosphere of faith? Are we also achieving our goal of buildingour students into Christian leaders? Membership in the major accrediting associations– the Association for Theological Schools (ATS) and the Association for BiblicalHigher Education (ABHE) – speaks for itself. All programs in the field of Musicand Worship require a Bible major, with more hours in Bible and theology than arerequired by other accrediting associations. That’s because CCU is distinctive in ourcommitment to a biblical worldview. That is the CCU difference!An atmosphere of faith means a strong percentage of our students voluntarilyattend chapel, do internships, join discipleship groups, serve the underprivileged, andlead in churches.What Does the CCU Difference Mean?What does it look like when you have an excellent music program in an atmosphere offaith? The Concert Choir was invited to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at a CincinnatiReds game in September and to repeat their tour in Brazil in March of 2011.CCU will also be presenting an original program of music and worship at Christmastime this year. It is called “Glory! A Christmas Worship Experience.” The evening involvesall of the ensembles from the school and will be held in the chapel of theWorship & Ministry Center.Dr. KenReadField Chair,Music & Worship Dept.Both music AND ministry?Now that would be different.And different can be very, very good.What a Difference! by Kathy McCann UnderwoodFrom the time CCU alumnus Barton McElroy encouraged his high schoolfriend Dale McCann (’51, ’58) to enroll in Cincinnati Bible Seminary to the present,CCU has played a pivotal role in my family.“That first night in the dorm,” Dale remembers, “I thought, ‘What am I doinghere?’ But it was the natural thing to do. God led, doors opened, and it worked. Ibegan preaching my sophomore year and God kept opening doors. I wouldn’t havewanted any other life journey.”In 1948 those open doors led Dale to a ministry with Bethany Community Churchin Dayton, OH, to Connersville, IN, in 1958, to Longmont, CO, in 1964, and toLeesburg, FL, in 1991. While in Dayton, Dale encouraged Betty Niswonger to attendCBS. Before the school year was over, Betty had become Mrs. Dale McCann. Theirfamily grew to include Kathy, Jonathan, and Michael.Through the years, CCU continued to have an influence on the McCanns’ livesand ministries, and the friendships formed at CCU still flourish. Dale and collegeclassmates Doug Smith (’51) and Paul Weiner (’52) rallied the alumni to raise fundsfor the construction of the Alumni Hall dormitory. While Dale ministered at FirstChristian Church (now LifeBridge) in Longmont, staff members came from severalChristian colleges, but the family maintained close ties with CCU. So when the timecame for Kathy, Jon, and Mike to choose a college, each one chose CCU. They wentin part because of family tradition, but they found much more: lasting friendships andstrong biblical teaching from godly men and women who invested in the lives of theirstudents. And they found spouses!Kathy (’77) and Jon Underwood (’78, ’82) serve the Lord in Cincinnati, whereJon works for Standard Publishing. As a result of a 2005 mission trip to Colombia, Jonand Kathy began a ministry of publishing Christian materials in Spanish. Sons Joel,Timothy, and Benjamin have all attended CCU. Timothy graduated from CCU in2008 and is in grad school now, and Benjamin is a current student.After serving in professional ministries, Jon McCann (’77, ’81) became aChartered Financial Analyst. Jon and Kathy (Poindexter, att’d ‘79) live in Mason,OH, and are active at Christ’s Church at Mason. Kathy serves with an outreach centerin Cincinnati’s east end. Daughter Sarah (2000) attended CCU. Allison graduated fromJohnson Bible College.Michael and Cindy (Spahr, ’77) have been in ministry in Leesburg, FL, since1992. Prior to that, Mike served on staff with Dale in Longmont. Cindy teacheselementary students. Their children, Christa, Jason, and Nick have all attendedCCU. Christa (’08) and husband Josh Patterson (’04) graduated from CCU.Why did a third generation attend CCU?Timothy Underwood observes, “I had seen how well CCU equipped my familyfor ministry. My role models all attended CCU—Dad, Mr. Harvey Bream, Mr. DavePhillips, and my grandfathers.”Sarah (McCann) Ronan adds, “The friendships Ideveloped were sincere, encouraging and deep; the teaching was a good challenge andtaught me to process the Bible for myself. Most of all, it has changed my heart.”“Studying at CCU has made me aware of various theological positions,” BenUnderwood commented. “It helped me to study Scripture and to know why I believewhat I believe. CCU has helped to strengthen my faith.”Through the years Betty McCann endeavored to provide for higher education for herchildren and grandchildren—most of whom received their higher education at CCU. Bettypassed away in 1997. Willingness to serve the Lord and CCU brought Dale and Judy (Shilt,’72) together. They were married in 1999 and now actively work in the Fairfield church.“CCU made a difference in my life,” Kathy says. “I attended because it seemed thenatural thing to do. It was right. It not only made a difference in my life; it keeps onmaking a difference.”Dale and Betty’swedding photoThey went in partbecause offamilytradition,but they foundmuch more:lastingfriendshipsand strongbiblical teaching.Kathy McCannUnderwood (’77)The McCann family89

CCU514 | Fall 2010Church RelationsThe Church at Mt. Gilead leads the way! by Wally RendelCCU Grads Serving atMt. GileadPictured left to rightFred Schmitt (Children’s Minister, ’04);Phil Weidman (Executive Minister,attended);Dave Thurman (Adult Minister, ’83);B.J. Bungard (Student Minister, ’03);Jeff Faull (Senior Minister, ’84); andMitch Dean (Worship Minister, ’05).Not pictured: Jen Reed (PreschoolMinister/Small Group Assistant,attended).WallyRendelDirector ofChurch RelationsCCU’s first Partner ChurchCCU introduced our new Partner Church initiative in July at the North AmericanChristian Convention in Indianapolis. The program has been enthusiastically receivedby ministers and leaders of churches, especially those endeavoring to send ministrymindedstudents to CCU.Any congregation that contributes at least $3,000 annually to Cincinnati ChristianUniversity is eligible to enroll in the new Partner Church program. Eligible churchesare asked to submit a Partner Church application and appoint a Partner Churchliaison from their congregation.While there are a number of benefits for Partner Churches, the main advantageis that new full-time students from Partner Church congregations are eligible fora $3,000 annual tuition scholarship in any of CCU’s three divisions (CincinnatiBible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and the College of Adult Learning).Additionally, full-time church staff members may take classes at CCU with a 50%reduction in tuition.The first eligible congregation to submit its application, received the weekfollowing the NACC, was The Church at Mt. Gilead, Mooresville, IN. Mt. Gileadwas started in 1835 and is enjoying its greatest days of growth and ministry. Twelvehundred people now worship there on Sundays. In the past 20 years the church hassent dozens of students to CCU and currently has seven staff members with CCUconnections.Jeff Faull (’84), Senior Minister for 22 years, and Dave Thurman (’83), AdultMinister for eight years, are eager for more students to become equipped at CCU:“We met at CCU in 1980 and became best friends. Together, we were inspiredto preach by Bob Stacy and were trained by a wonderful faculty of godly, devotedservants. We were able to preach in chapel together as Preaching Festival finalistsin 1982 and later worked together on the National Preaching Summit. Ministeringtogether was a dream we talked about in college, never imagining we would wind upon the same team someday.“We love CCU and feel there isn’t a better place for developing Christianservants on the planet,” says Jeff. “That’s why we encouraged our own children toattend – Drew Thurman (’09), his sister Courtney who is a junior at CCU, andLindsey Faull (’10), who is a CCU Assistant Resident Director. We are thrilled withthe instruction, training and spiritual mentorship that has been provided. It is ourdesire to encourage Mt. Gilead’s young people who possess a servant’s heart or desirea Christ-based education to attend CCU. However, with the rising cost of educationmany parents are overwhelmed. In our present economy many are looking for lessexpensive alternatives. With the Partner Church ministry, more students can get atop-notch education at an affordable price.”We are praying that more congregations will follow the lead of Mt. Gilead.If your congregation would like more information about this initiative, pleasecall Wally at 513-240-6507 or visit www.CCUniversity.edu/PartnerChurchto see if your church is eligible and to download the Partner Church application.The Church at Mt. Gilead, Mooresville, INQ:A:Q:A:Q:A:AthleticsKingdom-focused coaches make the CCU differenceAt CCU, our coaches have a clear mission and standard of success that includes morethan just winning games on the field of competition. Of course, we desire to winchampionships and win every game possible, but our calling is more than that. Wetruly desire to use athletics to make an impact in eternity. Our coaches are “kingdomcoaches” who see working with young people as a ministry and working with athleticsas a tool to change lives. Both the athletic department and campus community seekopportunities to invest in the lives of our student athletes as they grow physically,intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. As our culture and international societyvalue sports more than ever, our athletes are given a rich opportunity to use theirtalents to reach others through ministry. Athletics provides common ground to awide variety of people and brings down a variety of racial, economic, and religiouswalls. Because of this, our athletes have a great opportunity to make a difference inthe lives of others both locally and globally.How is the player experience at CCU different than atother colleges?The player will gain so much more at CCU due to the Christian focus. Most universitiesfulfill the needs of a student on the field and teach them lessons in the classroom, butfew can rival the third element of developing student athletes spiritually. Participatingin sports at CCU will bring togetherthe mind, body, and soul in a way thatcannot be matched at many other universitiesacross the country.How is coaching at CCU different than at othercolleges?At times, coaching at CCU is strikingly different from coaching at other universities. All ofthe similarities are taken to another level when the focus shifts to God. Once the focus isshifted, all workouts and games contain a different motivation above and beyond personalgratification. Coaching at CCU becomes more about developing relationships with eachother and God and using those relationships to realize and extendstudents’ athletic skills. Focusing theteam on God is the biggest differencewhen coaching at CCU.How is coaching at CCU similar toother colleges?Bryan WarmanMen’s SoccerFor coaches, the process is the same: research, recruit, schedule, and scholarship. I havea responsibility to provide the best training possible to help the student athletes succeed,no matter where I am coaching. For all players, part of the experience involves research indifferent types of schools and the majors they offer. Important questions to ask are: Doesthe team fit my style of play? How is the school going to help mereach my athletic and educational goals forthe future? And how do my goals alignwith the mission of the school?Keith CombsWomen’s SoccerRick KerkhoffWomen’sVolleyballEddie Atkinsonjoins CCU as theCross CountryCoach.“God has provided thisopportunity for meto coachat Cincinnati ChristianUniversity, while myfamily and I prepareto planta church in the MiamiValley. I plan onbuilding a strongprogram to competeon the NAIA levelJameyBattenSports InformationDirectorin 2011.”1011

CCU514 | Fall 2010AlumniMaking a DifferenceOn July 10, 2010, Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia, was featured on the CBS television’sJohn Deere Golf Classic for being part of a first in golf scramble fundraising history! Jack Nicklaus, ArnoldPalmer, and Gary Player participated in this notable tournament that raised more than $15,000,000 forMountain Mission School. This set a record for the PGA and is allowing Mountain Mission School tomake much needed improvements such as constructing new classrooms and refurbishing an old building.Mountain Mission School, which has been dedicated to providing a home, school, church, and hope tochildren in need, will also be able to cover their ever-increasing operating costs.While record-setting fundraising is an incredible blessing, the day to day difference that the staff makes atMountain Mission School is life changing. Alumni from Cincinnati Christian University have been workingat Mountain Mission School through the years. Melinda Jump (’02), Randy (’92) and Paola (’92) Marrs,Judy Sparks (’49), Wayne and Rhonda (’84) Currier, Ron (’64) and Jeanette (’62) Heller, Todd (’90) andTami (’89) Carter, Lillian Ford (’49), Ellen Clark (Att’d) and Henrietta Gambill (’49) are some of theCCU Alumni who have served at Mountain Mission School as teachers, dorm parents, trustees, or in othercapacities. Three CCU alumni currently serve on staff at Mountain Mission School.Jessica (Redford) Hertzog (’02) and her husband Russ live with 20-25 junior highboys. Jessica teaches junior high math, grammar, and reading as well as first-grade Sunday school. Shealso helps lead worship on Sundays. After her internship before her senior year, Jessica says, “I foundmyself traveling to the middle of nowhere, not knowing very much about what I would be doing as anintern. I helped with teaching summer school and lived with the toddlers. I fell in love with the missionof the school. My senior year at CCU was spent preparing to come to Mountain Mission School.”Janet Campbell (’09) lives in Parker Hall One and is responsible for first throughfourth-grade boys. She teaches Pre-K, junior high Health and Physical Education, teaches Sundayschool, serves as the Assistant Athletic Director, coaches the fourth-grade boys basketball team, andis a youth group leader. Janet came to Mountain Mission School after hearing a presentation by tworepresentatives who visited her Human Development and Learning class at CCU during her senioryear. “I interviewed in early May and knew right away that Mountain Mission School was the placeGod wanted me to be. It is Christ-centered and committed to making children’s lives better. That iswhat brought me here, but what keeps me here is the kids.”Melissa Oakes (’04) takes care of the seven to 12-year-old girls in Hurley Hall One.During the week, she works in the school as a substitute teacher and helps in the classroom; onweekends she teaches Sunday school for fifth graders, leads worship, and works with the elementaryage youth group. She also works with the junior Girl Scout Troup. Melissa became interested inMountain Mission School after Jessica Hertzog came to visit CCU’s campus and gave a “MissionsMoment” in chapel. “I sat there in chapel and knew that Mountain Mission School would be aplace that I could serve my Lord in a way where I would find joy. Also, my D-group leader CandyFaust came to me after that chapel service and said, ‘Melissa, I really feel that Mountain MissionSchool would be a perfect fit for you.’ And she was right!”These three alumni learned much at CCU to prepare them for the work they are now doingat Mountain Mission School. “Inside and outside the classroom, I learned that building lastingrelationships with people is the best way to share the love of Christ,” Melissa says. “As important asmy class schedule was at CCU, the administrators also knew the importance of getting out into theworld and sharing the love of Christ with everyone we met.” As a CCU student, “I was challenged tostep outside my comfort zone and serve in places I would have never gone before,” Janet says.The CCU difference prepared these three alumni well. To Janet, the location is what setsCCU apart. “The location is perfect, surrounded by people to minister to and love. Almost everyoneI encountered at CCU whether faculty, staff or students was so friendly.” For Melissa, “the CCUdifference is the emphasis on service. I was encouraged duringmy four years at CCU to go out into my community and sharethe love of Jesus.”Contributed byGerri Henderson (’61),who grew up in Grundy, VAWhile astudent at CCU,Jessica Hertzoginterned at MountainMission School.Janet Campbell learnedabout MountainMission in a senioryear course.A CCU chapel serviceintroduced MelissaOakes to MountainMission School1213

AlumniAlumniCCU514 | Fall 2010From the Alumni Director, Mark KoernerCCU Next “Best Ever” ReceptionYou are invited to join us for the next “Best Ever”CCU Reception to be held during the NationalMissionary Convention in Lexington, KY, onThursday, November 19, from 8:30 – 10 p.m.It will be at the Broadway Christian Church, ashort walk from the convention center.Greetings from Bob Hightchew, PresidentElect of the CCU Alumni Association“I serve as the Senior Minister at South Fork Christian Churchin Verona, KY, and have been blessed with the opportunity toserve as the next president of the Alumni Association at CincinnatiChristian University. I am a proud graduate of CCU’s College of Adult Learningprogram. I have graduated with Cohort A (the first cohort) in 2006 and graduatedfrom the Seminary in 2008.“I am looking forward to serving as President of CCU’s Alumni Council because of therole alumni play in the success of our school. As alumni, we have a part in the successand growth of CCU through our support and involvement.“It is hard to find words to describe the impact that CCU has made in my life. I am sureyou understand what I mean. The education, friends, and memories I have are priceless.Please join me in supporting our family at CCU. By working together, we can ensurethat other young people are fed the Word of God and given a life of friendships andmemories to treasure.”IMPACT!/Reunions – November 4, 2010Please mark your calendar for the 2010 IMPACT!/Reunion Day on November 4, 2010.Special gatherings are planned for the classes of 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980,1970, 1960, 1955 and 1950. The day will begin with chapel at 10 a.m. and concludewith a Celebration Banquet in the evening. Great speakers, music, fellowship and foodwill fill the day! See more information on the back cover.Best Reception Ever!The CCU reception held during North American lived up to the “best ever reception”billing. Many have voiced their appreciation and amazement with statements like thesefrom Pat (Walker) LaRue (’56), “The CCU reception was a wonderful event! The foodand fellowship were fantastic, and it was better attended than in past years!” She wasalso thrilled about winning one of the door prizes – a $50 gas card, which she gave toher son Scott (’88, ’92) because he was driving a young Russian preacher and his familyto various churches to present their work. We want to thank the Alumni Associationwho sponsored the reception at no cost to CCU.Next “BEST EVER” ReceptionThe next “Best Ever” CCU Reception will be held during the National MissionaryConvention in Lexington, KY, on Thursday evening, 8:30 – 10 p.m. on November 18.It will be at the Broadway Christian Church, a short walk from the convention center.We will be honoring the Ray (’58) and Judy (’56) Linn family and especially theirson, David Linn (’83), who is serving as President of the NMC. There will again bewonderful food, fellowship, fun and fabulous door prizes. THANK YOU again to theAlumni Association who is sponsoring this reception.Alumni NewsRuth Arlene VanHorn (’39) went to be with herLord from her home in Cicero, IN, at the age of94 on May 28, 2010. She was a music teacher inthe Gallatin County, Kentucky, school system for 30years. At age 74 she became a missionary to Jamaicaand served there for 15 years. She is a member ofCicero Christian Church and the Retired Teachers Association ofKentucky. She was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award fromCCU in 2009. She married Judge Brown VanHorn who was also aminister and preceded her in death.Velda (Godlove) Matthews (’46), beloved wife of the late Charles(’45), joined him in heaven on July 14, 2010, at the age of 90.She had been a resident at Mason Christian Village. Charles andVelda were awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from CCU in2000. They served in ministry for over 60 years including workingat Standard Publishing and Great Lakes Bible College where Charleswas president. Velda also worked in the North American ChristianConvention office for 11 years.Charlotte Ballard (’47), an eighty-year native ofthe Atlanta area, died peacefully in her sleep onthe morning of July 9, 2010. For 50 years, sheand Jack (’49) led in the founding and growingministry of what became the largest ChristianChurch in the southeast, Mt. Carmel ChristianChurch. Charlotte was a gifted musician, playing the organ forservices and singing solos regularly. She also led in the developmentof a women’s ministry that changed the lives of countless mothersand daughters. Jack and Charlotte were named DistinguishedAlumni in 2003 and the new entry pavilion on CCU’s campus isnamed in honor of them.Imogene Colson McAdams (’48) went to her eternal reward onJune 10, 2010. She was 85. She and Henry (’50) were marriedin 1949. Imogene was a homemaker and member of the Sherman(KY) Church of Christ.Walter M. Cruzan (’49), 81, of Sherman, IL, died on May 16,2010, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. He had ministered atPleasant Hill Christian Church in Raymond, IL. In addition to hisdegree from CCU, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education fromGreenville College, a Master’s in Counseling from Sangamon State,and a MSW from the University of Illinois. Walter was ordained in1949 and ministered with churches in Ohio and Illinois. He alsotaught in the Springfield Public School District and was a SocialWorker for 22 workers.Ron (’59) and Gerri (’61) Henderson havetwo reasons to celebrate. They celebratedtheir Golden wedding anniversary with manyfamily members and friends at the WesternHills Church of Christ on June 5, 2010, andon June 22 they celebrated the birth of their second greatgrandchild.James Franklin was born to Skye and SarahHenderson. Kent and Teresa Henderson (both Att’d) arethe grandparents. Ron and Gerri live next to the campusand continue to be faithful volunteers at their alma mater.Paulene Kemple (Att’d) graduated into glory onMay 9, 2010, at the age of 84. She had marriedRex in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2002.Paulene had worked at Rush Memorial Hospital inIndiana for many years until retiring in 1984. Shedid missionary work in Zambia, Africa, in the 1980’sand was a member of the Arlington (IN) ChristianChurch.Thelma (Colestock) White (Att’d) went to be with her Lord on April13, 2010, at the Maples Nursing Home in Springfield, MO. She wasa librarian and English teacher for 24 years, retiring in 1985.Peggy Lou (Beedy) Woodward (’58) went to be with her Lordon May 9, 2010, at the age of 71. She had lived in Springfield,IL, for many years. She had been a volunteer coordinator at LewisMemorial Christian Village for 18 years. She married Mike (’66) in1963. He passed away in 2007.Earl W. Sims (’50, ’58) died suddenly on July 9,2010, at the age of 81. He had worked at CCUfor over 50 years from 1950 to 2001. Earl servedas librarian, bookstore manager, registrar and VicePresident of Academic Affairs. He also taughtbeginning Greek for 30 years. After his retirementhe continued to serve as a volunteer for another fiveyears. A celebration service was held at Christ’s Church at Mason.Speakers included Tom Moll (’66), Sam Stone (’66), HarveyBream, Jr. (’44) and sons Scott (’77) and Andy (’82 ’92).Larry (’69) and Rhoda (’67) Stiles are continuing to live and workin Montana. Rhoda is working as a special education teacher atShodair Children’s Hospital in Helena, and Larry is a chaplain atthe VA Hospital at Ft. Harrison.Damon Lynch Jr. (’73) was the 2010 commencement speaker atChatfield College, where he also serves on the Board of Trustees.Damon has served as the Pastor of the New Jerusalem Baptist Churchin Cincinnati for 40 years. He also serves as the Chairman of theBoard of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.Louis Hall (’61) was the guest evangelist at the Public Fork ChristianChurch in Red Oak, Virginia, for their homecoming/revival. Louisand his wife Patsy (’57) have been married for 51 years. They havealso been in ministry for 51 years.Wayne Lowen (‘69) began a new position in Julyas Executive Vice-President and Provost at KansasWesleyan University in Salina, KS. Wayne workedpreviously at Westminster College in Fulton, MO.David Roberts (’72) has retired from the PymatuningValley Schools, having taught and coached for 35years. He is preaching at Lake Church of Christ inChardon, Ohio, and worked from May to October for the AshtabulaCounty Highway Department.Jon (’78, ’82) and Kathy (’77) Underwoodstarted a ministry four years ago called LaPalabra de Cristo (The Word of Christ).Through this work they translate Bible studytextbooks into Spanish. The book they areworking on presently is His Name Is – TenLessons on the Person and Work of Christ, being written by Dr.Johnny Pressley (’78), CCU Dean of the Seminary and facultymember. It will be published in English and Spanish in 2010. Theyhave also completed two of Dr. Jack Cottrell’s (’59, ’60) textbooks.Jon continues his work as an editor at Standard Publishing, andKathy is the Administrative Assistant at Forest Dale Church ofChrist.Bessie Martin (Att’d ’75-’77) is currently serving as a consultantin long term care. She has been serving as a churchmusician, youth leader and community leader for thelast 23 years in Amory, MS.Dr. David Faust (’78, ’91) published 52 MondayMorning Prayers available in November atwww.CCUBookstore.com1415

AlumniCCU514 | Fall 2010Tim Seevers (’79) ministers withthe Sherman Church of Christ,Dry Ridge, KY. Several formerministers came to be part of the50th anniversary celebration lastMay. Pictured from left to rightare Scotty Simpson, Wayne Rice (’78, ’90), Tim Seevers(’79), Tommy Simpson (’78), Joseph Epperson (’67), andJason Gabbert. Other CCU alumni who have ministeredwith the church were Dewey Thackston (’59, ’87), thefirst minister when the church began in a one room school;Dr. James Smith (’60, ’63); R.J. Kidwell (’50); HenryMcAdams (’50); Wayne Rice (’78); and Tim Smith (’02).The church recently voted to begin a 10,000 square footfamily life center.Charles Beckett’s (’82) daughter was one of the six Americanskilled by Taliban gunmen in Afghanistan recently. Charlesis the minister of Woodlawn Christian Church in Knoxville,TN. Cheryl was the valedictorian at Clermont NortheasternHigh School and went on to graduate summa cum laudefrom Indiana Wesleyan University. During college shedeveloped a passion for global humanitarian ministry. Shehad been serving in Afghanistan for six years in communitydevelopment with a focus on gardening and mother-childhealth.David Vaughan (’83) thought he had diedand gone to heaven! As Senior Minister atWhitewater Crossing Christian Church, hecame up with a unique way to raise moneyto expand the church’s parking lot. An avidgolfer, he volunteered to play 100 holes ofgolf in a one day “Park ’n Putt with thePastor” event. Supporters pledged varying amounts per hole,number of birdies, pars and eagles. A total of $65,000 dollarswas raised.Alan Virgil Farringer (’86) tragically lost his life at the age of47 on June 29, 2010. In addition to his CCU degree he helda graduate degree from The University of Cincinnati. DavidVaughan (’83), minister at Whitewater Crossing ChristianChurch, conducted the funeral.Jeffrey (’95,’02) and Carrie Derico are happyto announce the arrival of Cassidy ShaylaMarie Derico, born on January 26, 2010. Shewas welcomed home by her older siblings,Mackenzie and Zachary.Colonel Richard D. Welch (’99) receivedthe prestigious Legion Merit Award in Iraq tohonor his 38 years of military service as partof his retirement ceremony. Major GeneralWolff declared Colonel Welch a “NationalTreasure and an American Hero.” Other U.S.leaders have said he is America’s “Lawrence ofArabia” for the tremendous influence he hashad with the Iraqi Tribal Leaders.Adam Schuster (’02) has begun a ministry to supportmissionaries around the world by collecting new and usedsound, audio and recording equipment. This equipmentis then redistributed to replace or supplement missionaryneeds. Go to www.sharethesoundonline.com to learn moreabout how you might be able to help.Tim (’04) and Mandy (’04) Reed are pleased to announce thebirth of Seth Elliott Reed on August 9, 2009. He weighed 3lbs. 8 oz. The proud grandparents include Dave (’76, ’78) andValerie (’76) Reed.Joshua Taylor (’06) has been in theArmy for four years and is a QuarterMaster recently pinned Captain. Hereturned from Afghanistan in 2009 andre-deployed in June 2010 as part of the4th Brigade. His wife, Sandra (’07), is writing a blogabout her experience as a “left-behind-military-spouse” at:http://leftbehindmilitaryspouse.blogspot.comChris Travis (’06) has written a book titledUnnamed: Unsuspecting Heroes Singled Outby God which is number five on the list of bestsellingreligious books. Chris is involved inlaunching a new church in New YorkCity. He has also been teaching publicschool. The book is available at www.Amazon.com.Bryan Forbes (’06) has been theSenior Minister with the Bellbrook(OH) Church of Christ sinceNovember 2009. Bryan was an on-airpersonality at WING-FM and WHIO-AM for more than 10years before being called to ministry.Hamish (’02) and Molly (’06) Taylorwelcomed their new son, Dillon Vance,into their family in an unusual andexciting way. Dillon was actually bornvery suddenly in the kitchen. He weighed7 lbs. 8 ozs., and everyone is doing fine.Hamish and Molly are continuing theirwork planting a church in Christchurch,New Zealand. The website is: rethinkchurch.co.nz.Justin (’06) and Cristina Sanfordwelcomed London Claire on June 9,2010. She was 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is strawberryblond. London joins brother Carter, three,in the Sanford family.Charles A. Coy, Sr. (’08) of Corinth, KY,passed away Saturday, June 12, at his residence at the age of 39.He had formerly worked for Averitt Express.Todd Dicken (’09) has been serving in the Army Reserves961st Engineer Company for the last year. He has been inKuwait and Iraq, planning and building roads, bridges and“forward operating bases.” He is now under contract withADEX International.David Diener (’10) is the new Youth Minister at the CadizChristian Church in New Castle, IN. He and Danielle weremarried in June. They are both from Wabash, IN.Visit www.CCUniversity.edu/alumni/ccu514-alumni-newsto read more Alumni News.1617

GiftsCCU514 | Fall 2010Advancement Memorial and Honor GiftsAlumni Memorial and Honor GiftsADVANCEMENTMEMORIAL GIFTSMay 5, 2010 - August 18, 2010In Memory ofGiven ByJack BallardJohn and Ida DurhamEllen PinkstonCharlotte BallardGladys C. RhodesAudrey B. WalkerJack and Charlotte BallardHubert W. AdamsTilley W. BashinskiMarguerete M. BrooksWilliam H. and Ruby BurtonChristian Faith Builders Class -Mt. Carmel CC(Stone Mountain, GA)Sara C. EskewDavid and Candy FaustDan and Carol GarrettGwin HutchesonDavid J. and Gayle JohnsonLoy R. and Betty JoinerDonald W. KellerEdwin and Jean KellyDorothy S. KincaidMabel MerkleWilliam M. and Pamela NewberryDr. George and Peggy ParkMary PeeblesJack and Dot PickettFrancis and Billie ReidWally and Barbara RendelDorothy M. ScottMilton and Patti ShiverLester and Kathleen SmithWayne B. and Marge SmithSouthland Christian Church(Lexington, KY)Wayne E. and Ida SpanglerThe Harvesters Class -Mt. Carmel CC(Stone Mountain, GA)Rae C. TylerHilda L. VealH. Jack and Jean VeaseyEd and Doris WhitemanPatrick J. YoungYoung at Heart Class -Mt. Carmel CC(Stone Mountain, GA)Melvin C. and Grace BartleThomas BartleDoris BeekmanVelma LaymanDoris BlackVelma LaymanEvan and Margaret BolejackDr. E. Arlin and Trudy BolejackBetty BravardDee Bailey and familyDr. Jack and Barbara CottrellDavid and Candy FaustRonnie and Lynda MonahonBob and Charlotte OuradaJudy PrattWilla M. SimsSam and Gwen StoneCCU Counseling Center(Cincinnati, OH)Don and Debbie Wallingford& familyDoyle C. WilliamsHoward E. CampbellAndover Christian Church(Andover, OH)Miriam CoxLois WalkerRichard CrumpJoe and Eleanor CrumpWalter CruzanC. Gene McElroyRobert J. VossScott and Lori WootersAlan FarringerLester and Donna LeMayLois WalkerDelores Y. FarringerLester and Donna LeMayGeorge and Evelyn JacksonCreekside Christian Church(Saint Johns, FL)J.H. LyleSharlene LyleVelda G. MatthewsBecky Berryman and FamilyDr. Michael and Sharon BuksteinH. Dean and Pauline GodloveJeanne W. GroenkeKokomo Rescue Mission, Inc.(Kokomo, IN)Mark A. and Rebecca MatthewsCharles and Sheila MelecoskyTom and Kay MollBarbara S. MurrayHelen J. PetersMary Ann RaycraftErnest and Emily RittenhouseHope SmithJack Smith and FamilySam and Gwen StoneVan and Rebecca TaylorPaul and Alice WienerJohn F. and Marilyn YeartyRoy H. Mays, IIIRoy H. Mays, Jr.Cynthia WillisonBetty McCannJon and Kathy UnderwoodJames Mark Collis McCordPam CampbellKathi KretzerScott McCordBarton and Betty McElroyRay S. JonesMr. and Mrs. W. E. McGilvreyRon and Ruth DavisGeorge MeltonC. Gene McElroyLois WalkerDonald E. MillerJeffrey and Martha HillMabel MillerOrval M. MorganSandra MorganPaul R. NealLillian A. CrosierPenny CrosierJill Marie RendelBurton and Wilda KincheloeJerry and Gail ProvenceBrenda S. ReynoldsEarl W. SimsRoy E. and Wenonah BarringerRichard S. BeitlerMarian BennettLynn BullardDr. Jack and Barbara CottrellLawrence and Roberta CoyleRon and Ruth DavisBobbie DeRosaBert and Paulina Dolerhie& FamilyDean and Carol DuBoisWilliam and Kathleen EdwardsStan and Kathy EspelageEldon and Charlene FancherDavid and Candy FaustBill and Ethel GulickThomas D. HazelbakerKen and Jinnie HelmPeggy HilemanJohn and Sheila HobsonSylvia HolmanMildred E. HolmesJune HunterLowell and Jane JacksonRichard H. and Martha JohnsonBud, Mark & Mike Kneflin(Kneflin-Dillhoff-Hils & KruseAgency, Inc.)Lois LacyElda Livingston & FamilyJ. Hank and Eleanor McKayTom and Kay MollRobert and Kathleen MurphyMarilyn PitzerWally and Barbara RendelRising Sun Church of Christ(Rising Sun, IN)Peter and Becky SamborskyWilla M. SimsJennifer SloanDella M. SnyderSam and Gwen StoneThe Seeker's Class - Christ'sChurch at Mason(Mason, OH)Lois A. WalkerWestern Hills Church of Christ(Cincinnati, OH)Rollie and JoAn WilsonO. George StansberrySharlene LyleCharles SteeleBetty L. SmithJeremy and Kelli SteeleJoel SteeleGlendon R. TylerRae C. TylerPaul N. WalkerLois WalkerDr. Lawrence WisemanJohn P. WisemanElva YoungDavid and Pat RosenbaumADVANCEMENTHONOR GIFTSMay 5, 2010 - August 18, 2010In Honor ofGiven ByJohn BallardPatricia HudsonDick and Velma BoroffRon and Gerri HendersonHoward and Martha BrammerJerry and Janet McCluerDr. Jack CottrellHarvel and Dorothy AyersLeslie DurdenAlan and Pat LaRueCharles and Penny FaustRick and Cindy HannonKevin and Kathy HartDeborahlee LewisMarket America (matching gift)Matthew and Sharon ScottWinter Haven Christian Church(Winter Haven, FL)Jim and Donna Fehl(50th Wedding Anniversary)Phyllis J. SandersTom FriskneyRobin D. and Lois SmithRon and Gerri Henderson(50th Wedding Anniversary)Marian J. BennettCurtis and Sarah LeonardPeter and Becky SamborskyDorothy E. JohnsonVelma LaymanMichelle LarsonAlan and Pat LaRueScott LaRueAlan and Pat LaRueDale and Judy McCannJon and Kathy UnderwoodPam NewberryPatricia HudsonJacquelyn PerrigoAlan and Pat LaRueMarilyn PitzerJune HunterBob and Judy RussellWilbur and Alice AngellDr. Arthur and Jean KattDr. Mike and Rosemary ShannonWhite Mills Christian Church(White Mills, KY)John H. and Mary SmithEast Side Christian Church(Elizabethton, TN)Wayne E. SpanglerGary and Rebecca SpanglerJohn A. WilsonClifford L. and Constance AllenEldon and Evelyn AndersonTedros and Aiven AndomDavid and Janice AugustusBob and June BajaiDoris A. Baker-RossDavid G. and Maria BalchEugene and Irma BaumgardnerDennis A. and Louise BeachJohn and Nancy BogardBrian and Gayle BortonC. Robert and Ethel BrodbeckRobert L. and Gloria BrownCharles and Anne BumgarnerJanice M. BurtonW. Ken and Beth CrainLillian CrosierPenny CrosierDixie A. DepewAngela EdwardsDavid and Toni ErvinC. Joe and Bonnie FanslerNancy E. FarishJay and Janice FisselMichael and Judith FloraBobbette FluckJacqueline FolckJoseph and Diana FreemanColleen M. GeondeffRichard and Natalie HallWilliam and Sharon HanlinCol. Everett and Nidia HarrisonAndrew and Kathy HeimsMarilyn L. HeitzmanPeggy HilemanWilliam and Darlyne HolzworthSuzanne HonnoldBerry and Yvonne HowardDiana S. HowellDoris M. HuppEdward and Suzanne JonesJohn C. and Loraine JonesAndrea D. KeenerDeborah D. KingTerra S. LattingJohn and Ramona LyleMary E. ManningBoyd and Helen MarcumJacquelyn S. McGinnisRandy and Donna MorrisKathy MosserNeal and Patti MutterApril L. NewsomSteven and Sharon OsterholtRoberta “Bobbi” OwingsPathfinders Class –First Christian Church(Springfield, OH)Janet RayJohn and Sherril RechsteinerDan and Sherry SchulerSeekers Class – First ChristianChurch (Springfield, OH)Richard and Theresa SilversDaniel and Stacey SmithNancy Hill SmithJohn and Charlotte SteberlEdward and Linda SteinerViolet D. SteinerHelaine StinnettDr. John and Virginia StudebakerStephen and Karon SwanFirst Christian Church(Springfield, OH)Joyce L. VansantChristi L. WarrenDoris M. WeaverJohn and Lisa WebsterTerry and Janet WhetstoneDonald and Patricia WhippMarie F. WhiteTom and Sandy WhiteNedora C. WigginsJane WilsonDavid WolfgangJudith WolfgangScott and Amanda WolfordJudy B. WoodThomas and Jolie ZellerJohn A. and Jane WilsonWally and Barbara RendelDr. L. Palmer YoungDavid and Pat RosenbaumDr. Mark ZieseDr. Alan CohenDr. Gigi TchengALUMNI MEMORIAL GIFTSMay 5, 2010 - August 18, 2010In Memory ofGiven ByDr. Reuben BullardJames and Debbie EthertonPaul and Clara CampbellJames and Nadine CampbellWalter M. CruzanAnna Beth BrockC. Gene McElroyJoe FrancisDavid and Mary Ellen HuddlestonIona GeorgeDavid and Mary Ellen HuddlestonWillman "Bill" R. GoldenAgnes McDonoughW.E. and Mary E. GrayThomas and Esther BarnwellJoan L. HannaC. Edward HannaVelda MatthewsJune HunterArt and Becky SchneiderCCU Counseling Center(Cincinnati, OH)George MeltonC. Gene McElroyIvan C. OdorDoris E. OdorRalph PrattRick and Lydia CoyleDr. John B. RichardsonDavid E. RobertsEarl SimsRosena HageeDonna SteeleDavid and Mary Ellen HuddlestonALUMNI HONOR GIFTSMay 5, 2010 - August 18, 2010In Honor ofGiven ByDr. Jack and Barbara CottrellCathleen B. CottrellRon and Gerri Henderson(50th Wedding Anniversary)Susan GalvinAbby LukeyDavid and Candy FaustGerri M. BakerEd BousmanG. Harry SwainWhy WeGive to CCUDave and Valerie ReedWe hold degrees from multiple universities, but CCU is the only institutionof higher education that we support financially. There are several reasonswhy we have chosen to give to CCU and not to the other universities.Giving to CCU has an eternal impact for the kingdom. CCU istraining many Christian leaders for our world. Investing in Christian leaderswill impact many lives for a long time to come.CCU had an impact on our lives and the lives of our family members. Wemet each other at CCU and made lifelong Christian friends. CCU gaveus the foundation for successin our careers and in ourrelationships with others. Not only did we benefit from attending CCU, butour son and his wife also met and graduated together from CCU.The spiritual impact that CCU has had on our lives continues as we keep intouch with our Alma Mater. Going back to campus for events helps us tocontinue to grow in Christ as well as to keep us informed ofCCU’s continued impact on the Kingdom.CCU is a safe placefor us to put our money. We give as a reminderthat only spiritual things can last. As Matthew 6: 19-21 tells us, “Do notstore up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy,and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasuresin heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves donot break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart willbe also.”David and Valerie Reed were honored this summer for their generosity toCincinnati Christian University at the 12th Annual Voices of GivingAwards sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council.Visit www.cetconnect.org/VoicesOfGiving to view an interview taped by WCET.1819

2700 Glenway Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45204Change Service Requestedand ReunionsBOLD!“We are very bold” 2 Cor. 3:12Thursday, November 4, 2010Worship with Cory Ferguson and CCU’s Concert Choir& Celebration SingersBe inspired by messages from David Faust, JohnnyPressley, Jack Cottrell, Rick Cherok and David VaughanBenefit from relevant workshopsHonor the CCU reunion classes (Class of 1960 will begiven special recognition)At noon enjoy Skyline Chili and Graeter’s ice creamWhitewater Crossing ChoirDon’t miss the Celebration Banquet honoring alumniand reunion classes and rejoicing in victories of the pastyear and exciting plans for the futureReunion classes to be honored:2005, 2000, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1970,1960, 1955, and 1950BOLD!Registration Form (due November 1)Send registration to: CCU IMPACT2700 Glenway Avenue | Cincinnati, OH 45204Make checks payable to CCU(with IMPACT! on the memo line)IMPACT! and Reunions begins withChapel Worship at 10:00 a.m. andends with the Celebration Banquet at5:30 p.m. featuring Paula Stefanovich,the Whitewater Crossing Choir andDavid Vaughan.Please check one. (Remember--Classes of 1950, 1955 and 1960 are complimentary)IMPACT! and Alumni Class Reunion ($15 person / $25 couple) includes lunch and Celebration BanquetCelebration Banquet only ($10 person)For more information and to register, visit our website at www.CCUniversity.edu/Impactor contact Jenell at jenell.sanford@CCUniversity.edu or 800-949-4CCU ext. 8117.