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Moving ForwardPresident Jeff Metcalf, Ed.D.1It is not uncommon during the course of conversations with friendsto hear some variation of, “I could never have a job that requires meto ask people for money!” The implication is that somehow askingpeople for financial support is a dreaded prospect, and that I mustbe crazy to actually enjoy the fund-raising portion of my responsibilitiesas president of Kentucky Christian University.While I, admittedly, find raising money progressively more difficultas the tentacles of the prolonged economic downturn continueto reach ever more menacingly into the lives of the families andchurches who serve as KCU’s primary supporters, fund raising is aterrific opportunity to engage with others who care deeply aboutthe educational ministry of KCU. It is a unique and privileged experienceto be a party to a decision by others to bless the University,often as an intentional act of gratitude for the blessings which Godhas poured into the life of the giver. Truly, the necessity to practicegenerosity is a theme which is woventhroughout the fabric of both the Old andNew Testaments and it is spiritually upliftingto work with the many, many fine people whochoose to support the work of KCU.The Way ForwardIn this issue of The Voice you will find informationrelated to our $1.75M campaign, TheWay Forward. You will notice a theme as youreview information related to The Way Forward– students! This relatively modest capitalcampaign has been strategically designedto provide much needed investment in areascritical to students: technology upgrades toensure that students are afforded theopportunity to study in a technology-rich environment; facilitiesupgrades to enhance the living and learning physical environmentof KCU; and, scholarships which are desperately needed to make itpossible for students and their families to make the choice to studyat one of the finest Christian universities in the nation.This is not a campaign to erect buildings, acquire property, or buildendowments; rather, this campaign is intentionally designed toprovide direct and immediate benefits to our students. Much workhas been occurring behind the scenes in the “silent phase” of thecampaign, and we are incredibly excited to now enter the “publicphase” having already received gifts and pledges amounting toalmost one-half of the $1.75M total! I hope that you will decide togenerously support this important campaign.“...it is spirituallyuplifting to workwith the many,many fine peoplewho choose tosupport thework of KCU.”Moving Forward in Uncertain TimesAs I mentioned previously, the financial environment of thepast four years has been increasingly austere, likely the mostpervasive and lengthy economic downturn since the GreatDepression. So, how has KCU fared? Through the grace ofGod KCU has maintained fiscal stability. KCU has finished19 of the last 20 years “in the black” (with the lone exceptionbeing 2008, attributable to the collapse of the stockmarket); has resisted the temptation to acquire unhealthylevels of debt; and has experienced a record number ofstudents in the fall 2011 entering class.Surely, God has been good to KCU! While the Universityhas certainly not been immune to the negative effects of aweak economy, I am proud to say that the faculty and staffof KCU have done an incredible job of balancing the need tobe fiscally conservative with the driveto enhance the University’s mission toeducate students for Christian leadershipand service in the church and professionsthroughout the world. For instance,virtually every unit of the University haseliminated all “non-mandatory” expensesfrom their budgets; yet, the Universitycontinues to move forward withambitious plans for a pre-professionaldegree program for students wishing tocomplete undergraduate preparation inadvance of medical, dental, pharmacy,veterinary, physical therapy, or otherprofessional schools (see page 6).It is a dedication on the part of the entire faculty andstaff to the importance of the KCU mission, and realizingthat sacrifice – both personal and professional – issometimes necessary, that has helped KCU weather thiseconomic storm. I praise God for the opportunity towork with unbelievably talented men and women whohave devoted their life’s work to raising generations ofChristian leaders.I hope you enjoy catching-up with KCU through this issue ofThe Voice. Thank you for your support of this most excitingand effective educational ministry.

The Way Forwarda $1.75M Campaign in Support of KCU Studentsby Larry Monroe, Vice President of University AdvancementThe Way Forward is a three-year, $1.75 million campaign in support of KCU students which began a one yearsilent phase January 2011. Throughout 2011 the University has been seeking major donors in support of thecampaign as well as establishing the levels of support for each member of the Board of Trustees. I am pleasedto report that as we now enter the public phase of the campaign, we do so having raised nearly ONE HALF ofour campaign goal.The Way Forward encourages and stands behind the next generation of KCU students in three ways:overcoming financial barriers, upgrading facilities, and, obtaining up-to-date internet services.Overcome Financial Barriers - Student ScholarshipsEven though KCU is a leader among private colleges in our region with regard to affordability, we must domore. Need for student financial aid continues to increase and in order to make scholarships available to moredeserving students the funds must be raised. The Way Forward provides an additional $500,000 in studentscholarships.Enhance Student Experience - Upgrades to FacilitiesOur facilities must do more than meet basic needs; they must be up-to-date, and inviting. Many of thebuildings on our campus have not been renovated for decades. From dorm rooms, to areas of high studentactivity and traffic like the Lusby Center, the need for upgrading is evident. The Way Forward provides$775,000 for facilities upgrades.Enhance Learning - Internet Service and Technology UpgradesOn today’s university campus there is a never ending demand for Internet technology and access. It's beensaid that Internet access is as essential as oxygen to today's college student. Maintaining an acceptable level ofInternet service to students is costly. The Way Forward provides $475,000 to enhance our level of Internetservice to our students.1,750,0001,575,0001,400,0001,225,0001,050,000875,000700,000525,000350,000175,000Watch your mail soon for more information about The Way Forward and how you and yourchurch can support this important effort and help KCU accomplish its mission of educatingstudents for Christian leadership and service in the Church and in professions throughout the world.Scan this QR code with your smart phone for more about KCU's The Way Forward campaign.A Special Opportunity for KCU AlumniLuc Aristhene (’99) wrote recently on our Facebook page: “I believe it is time to really get reconnected tomy alma mater, the GREAT COMMISSION University! My years at KCU are unforgettable! I am very thankfulfor the education I got there which has equipped me to serve our Lord better and to minister to ourpeople here in Haiti.”Jeff GreeneDirector of Alumni& Church RelationsLike Luc there are hundreds of KCU alumni wanting to “get reconnected to their alma mater.” Asalumni, most of us were dependent on donors whose sacrificial gifts to the University provided us withscholarships. Their contributions helped us through school and launched us into ministries all aroundthe world. Today’s students are no different. It is up to all of us to continue the tradition of supporting ourschool through scholarships. Our new campaign does just that.This is an excellent opportunity for new alumni donors. If you have never given a gift in support of KCU,now is your chance to make it count. A generous donor has agreed to match all two-year pledges fromnew alumni donors 100% up to an aggregate maximum amount of $80,000. Give a new gift to KCU anddouble it in support of our campaign, The Way Forward.Will you prayerfully consider a three-year commitment? No contribution is too small. By joining our campaign, you will be“reconnecting” with not only your school but with future generations that will impact the world for Christ.2

Church Partnership– Essential to our Futureby Jeff Greene, Director of Alumni & Church RelationsWayne Smith offers in his new book, Treasures from My Basement,the following illustration. James Brynes, Secretary of State inthe Franklin Roosevelt Administration said the following: “Threewords make the difference in the work place and in life: and thensome.”• People that do what are expected of them…and then some.• Individuals who are thoughtful and considerate…and then some.• Those who meet their obligations and responsibilities fairly…and then some.• They were good friends…and then some.• People who can be counted on in an emergency…and then some.Many of our supporting churches are faithful to the … and thensome … philosophy. Not only are they committed to the Universityfinancially, they are also committed to sending us students.As of this writing, 103 of our current students come from 51Covenant Churches. A Covenant Church commits a minimumof $2,400 annually. Every student a Covenant Church sends tothe University receives a $2,000 annual scholarship. During our2011/12 school year we will be awarding just over $200,000 inCovenant Church Scholarships.The Way Forward provides an opportunity for all our churches,both big and small, to again show their …and then some …philosophy by helping us continue to offer scholarships for ourstudents. By making a three-year commitment to the campaign,churches will help us reach our goal of $500,000 in studentscholarships, making it possible for even more students to afforda KCU education.We have set aside Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012, as ourChurch Commitment Sunday. We can’t think of a better daythan the day that we celebrate the birth of the Church as ourlaunch date. It was then that the Church came together and“devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching”. KCU plays a significantrole with our churches by passing on the Lord’s teachingto the next generation. We can’t exist without the supportof our churches – through prayers, finances, and students. OnMay 27 we are asking our supporting churches not only to gobeyond their regular gifts to KCU, but to recommit to sendingus students and praying on our behalf over the next three years.Please begin praying about your involvement in The WayForward campaign. Also, continue to share with prospectivestudents the great advantage of a KCU Christian collegeeducation. We know that come Pentecost Sunday we will againbe amazed at our churches’ response because of their … andthen some … mind-set.If you have questions about The Way Forward campaign,please contact the Church Relations Office at 606/474-3298 orvia email at jgreene@kcu.edu. With your help we can continueto make a difference in our world for Christ!3

KCU Students:Tomorrow’s Christian LeadersWinnie Brutus (’12)La Pointe, HaitiMajor: Bible, CounselingPsychologyKentucky Christian Universityhas been a place where I havegrown beyond imagination andwhere God has molded me intoa person with a compassionateheart. I have gotten to know somewonderful people, some whohave become my closest friends. One person that has impacted mylife the most is Dr. Leonard Knight. Through his classes, Dr. Knight(who by the way models what he teaches), has taught me not onlyhow to be an effective and well-prepared counselor, but also howto nonjudgmentally love those different from me as a true Christianleader should.My future plans include a graduate degree in clinical neuropsychology.I also plan to return to Haiti to help my father with hisschool and to work on a project that will enable disadvantagedchildren (and even adults) to go to school. We also would like to builda home for these children and provide food, clothing, medical care,etc. Above all, I want to share the Gospel and the love of Christ withthem.I will leave KCU confident and well prepared, knowing that I havelearned from some of the best.Andrew Bondurant (’11)Grayson, KentuckyMajor: Bible and Ministry(emphasis in Youth and Familyand Christian Leadership)I did not want to cometo KCU. With three sisterswho are KCU grads and afather who works there, Iwanted to do somethingdifferent from the restof my family. But I reallywanted to play footballhowever, and KCU seemed to be my best shot. So, I guess you couldsay I originally came to KCU to play football. I played my freshmanyear and loved it but my focus soon became ministry, not football.While at KCU God has transformed who I am. Two professors playeda significant role in this; Dr. Brian Baldwin and Dr. Jim Girdwood.These men have impacted the way I view the world, scriptureand who I am as a person. Through my relationship with theseprofessors, as well as my friendship with an incredible group of KCUfriends, God has developed my character in unimaginable ways.I have also had the opportunity to be a part of beginning a studentled Bible study simply called “God Talk” and have built somemeaningful relationships with fellow students as we study Scriptureon a weekly basis. It has been incredible to see God work in my ownlife and in the lives of other students through the study of His Word.Andrew BondurantWinnie Brutus4

“The chapel iscentral to campuslife at KCU and thetime had come forsomething to bedone.”Nash ChapelRemodel &Rededicationby Jeff Greene, Director of Alumni & Church Relations“This temple was in need of repair.” These were among thedescriptive words used by President Metcalf as he spoke aboutthe condition of the Nash Chapel auditorium at a rededicationceremony during Fall Homecoming.Following the ribbon cutting ceremony attendees experienced aninspiring chapel service with worship music and message brought byKCU alums Jamie Coates (’91) and Todd Bussey (’84) respectively.5A good crowd of alumni and friends assembled in front of NashChapel as the newly remodeled and refurnished auditoriumwas rededicated, and renamed, the Ernie (’62) and Judy MillerAuditorium. Renovations were made possible as a result of agenerous gift from the Miller’s in support of the University’scapital campaign, The Way Forward.Bill Bondurant, Vice President of Business and Finance, who ledthe task force charged with the remodeling had this to say aboutthe project, “The furniture was in terrible condition and in manyareas the carpet was held together with duct tape. Also, lightingwas poor and our audio/visual equipment was horribly out ofdate. The chapel is central to campus life at KCU and the time hadcome for something to be done. We had a tremendous desire tocomplete the project in the summer months because we wantedthe students to return in the fall to a beautifully remodeledauditorium. Crews worked tirelessly in order to finish by thetargeted completion date. It was precious to see the reaction ofour students, faculty and staff.”Ernie & Judy Miller and Francis Nash cut ribbon

KCU ReceivesLargest Grant inits 93 Year Historyby Larry Monroe, Vice President of University AdvancementKCU’s new Biology/Pre-professional program received a significant boostin the form of a $1,000,000 project in support of the program. The projectis being funded with a $500,000 grant from the James Graham BrownFoundation of Louisville, Kentucky, which was matched by an anonymous,private donor. The grant, the largest in the history of KCU, was contingentupon this matching element.Trinity HallThe Biology/Pre-professional program is led by Dr. Mitch Marshall, AssociateVice President of Health Sciences. The project will allow for the renovationof Trinity Hall (former library, teacher education, and nursing building) forclassroom, office, and laboratory space, as well as provide additional facultyand staff to support the program. The project also includes the razing of oneuninhabitable dorm, Neal Hall, to provide much needed space for studentparking.Dr. Marshall states, “This program has been on the University’s strategicplan for several years and I am happy to have the opportunity to provideleadership for it. The standard at KCU to demonstrate academic andprofessional excellence is set very high as we train nurses, educators, businessleaders, ministers, social workers and other professionals. I am excited towork to instill aspirations of excellence in those undergraduate students whowant to pursue further study in ultra-competitive professional schools.”Neal HallPrepare for aCareer in• Medicine• Pharmacy• Dentistry• Veterinary MedicineThrough a Biology/Pre-ProfessionalDegree at KCUKentucky Christian University students are now being admittedinto the new Biology/Pre-professional degree program.6

KCU Assists Churches With Their FundraisingKentucky Christian University, in tandem with the professionalsat Financial Planning Ministry (FPM), partners with Churchesand their memberships by offering estate planning seminars.These informative seminars will reveal sound, individual estateplanning advice and well as provide fundraising opportunitiesfor churches and other ministry partners.Some benefits to you and your church?• Free: There is no cost to our supporting churches or theirmembers.• Avoid probate: A revocable living trust effectively avoids probate.• Discover more funds for Kingdom work: The average family willlose $16,000 to $60,000 in probate costs. Freeing up these costscreates opportunities for greater Kingdom impact at the localchurch level and on a broader basis.• Meet your needs: Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy - a common myth.• Successful results: FPM has over 11,000 estate plans createdand over $500 million in total planned gifts to ministries suchas the local church and other worthy mission organizations.To learn more about this opportunity and how a free Living Trust seminar will benefit you and your congregationcontact Larry Monroe, Vice President of University Advancement at 606-474-3282 or lmonroe@kcu.edu.Multiply DonationsWith Matching GiftsDid you know that with an employer sponsored Matching Gifts Programyou can often double or sometimes even triple gifts to KCU?Matching gifts are not only a great benefit to KCU and anencouragement to the individual donor to give, but these programsalso give the sponsoring corporation the opportunity to be goodpublic citizens in supporting worthy organizations like KCU.Every KCU alum and friend who works for a corporation, commercialenterprise or other secular organization should check with theirHuman Resource Department to findout if they can take advantage of aMatching Gifts Program. This benefitis also often available to retiredemployees as well.A list of companies offering thisbenefit can be found at the “Giveto KCU” section of the KCU website at www.kcu.edu. For assistancecompleting the necessary matching gift forms provided by youremployer contact the KCU Business Office at 606-474-3209.9To the left are a few corporations that have already providedmatching gifts to KCU.

Memorial | Honorary | Scholarship | EstateG I F TSGifts received March 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011Gifts In Memory of:Alma Marie Blacburn BellerBy: Lucie AtkersonM/M Henry TurnerRobert “Bob” EllenbergerBy: M/M Charles LeesMichael S. GirtonBy: Kathy Girton & FamilyMarilyn Christian HammBy: JoNell SeayM/M H. Lee ColsonRuby MaggardBy: Vera MushrushR.T. ParkBy: Larry & Anne BarrellPaul RiceBy: M/M Kevin BeckJennie BenderJackie BrantSandra BrooksDennis CannonM/M James FieldsDrs. Robert & Karen FordGirl Scouts of America Troop 95Lois HerbstDr. & Mrs. Keith P. KeeranAnna Jo McDonaldJanice MooreBrian NeyhartM/M Phillip NeyhartM/M Neal ShiversM/M Daniel WhiteM/M Larry WhiteLee SnyderBy: Vicki SnyderHoward TaylorBy: Kathy Cool TaylorCathy Taylor O’DonnellBarry TaylorJacob L. ThomasBy: M/M Bonard PittsGlenn WebbBy: Mary WebbFred WhitacreBy: Brownsvalley Christian Church,Crawfordsville, INM/M Thomas EtheringtonKathy Girton & FamilyM/M H. Randolph McKenzieSteven MechlingGifts in Honor of:Leo BellerBy: M/M Henry TurnerDesignatedScholarship Gifts:Andrea DamronMemorial ScholarshipBy: Oak Grove Church of Christ,Grayson, KYDr. Dick Damron MemorialScholarshipBy: Oak Grove Church of Christ,Grayson, KYFirst Christian Church,Olive Hill, KYCheryl & Denny DebordeMission ScholarshipBy: Bridges Christian Church,Russell, KYJohn E. Eggleton ScholarshipBy: M/M Paul EggletonDavid & Ruth Gray ScholarshipBy: Moxham Christian Church,Johnstown, PADr. Charles Gresham MemorialScholarshipBy: Oak Grove Church of Christ,Grayson, KYDr. Ard Hoven ScholarshipBy: Vicki HovenInternationalScholarship FundBy: Southeast Christian Church,Louisville, KYFrances Kindelberger ScholarshipBy: Estate of William & FrancesKindelbergerTrenton and Ellen Merrick ScholarshipBy: Trenton MerrickErnie & Judy Miller MinisterialScholarshipBy: M/M William E. MillerErby & Lorraine Messimer ScholarshipBy: M/M Robert MessimerMr. Wendell MessimerCarol Phillips Memorial ScholarshipBy: Oak Grove Church of Christ,Grayson, KYBrian & Jennifer Spence Reid MemorialScholarshipBy: Dr. Leonard KnightMary S. & Loretta C. SandersScholarshipBy: Estate of Mary SandersSocial Work ScholarshipBy: Geraldine WillisBethany Wray Taylor ScholarshipBy: M/M Barry TaylorHoward & Kathleen TaylorScholarshipBy: Mrs. Kathy Cool TaylorRussell Glenn Webb ScholarshipBy: Mary WebbKimberly WolpertRalph and Jewell White ScholarshipBy: Estate of Jewell WhiteL. Palmer Young EndowedScholarshipBy: The Carpenter’s Christian Church,Harrodsburg, KYPatrick MassieM/M Frank McKinleyM/M Jerry ProvenceOther Gifts of Annuity& Scholarship:By: Jennie BenderM/M Leon HarrisM/M Marvin HenryM/M Donald JollyDrs. Leonard & Fawn KnightRose McCannNew Lisbon Christian Church,New Lisbon, INM/M Robert SealockM/M Albert SlikkerHelen StevensonPlease Note: We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. Should you discover an error,please accept our sincere apology and bring it to our attention so that we can correct our records.10

Why MyFamilySupportsEndowedScholarshipsat KCUThad, Skye, Lynne, Barry, and Bethany Taylorby Barry TaylorOur churches and communities have been blessed forgenerations with leaders trained at Kentucky Christian University.Several made their way to LaBelle View Church of Christ in myhome town of Steubenville, Ohio and, in return, LaBelle View sentsome of its best to Grayson. Our family’s relationship with KCUwas strengthened with the arrival to our home (and church) offormer KCU English Professor Kathy (Cool) Taylor, and then mylater “settling down” in Huntington, West Virginia, not far fromGrayson.Twenty years ago my wife Lynne and Icontemplated how we might honor ourchildren in a concrete, long term way. Myparents served as missionaries to New York Cityand this heritage, coupled with our attachmentto KCU led us to establish a KCU preachingscholarship in the name of our first daughter,Skye. We hoped a permanent fund in her namewould create for Skye a personal, life-long tieto KCU and prompt discussion in our familyabout the importance of charitable giving,college attendance, financial planning, relianceon others, and God’s abundant provisions.Lynne and I were fortunate to be raised in families which valuededucation. We both graduated college, placing us in the minorityin Appalachia where most young people do not attend college,and significant numbers of those who do are the first generationin their family to do so. More will attend if the education isattractive and affordable. Skye’s scholarship would help makethe cost of attending college less of an obstacle for preachingstudents at KCU. What a blessing!“Establishingendowedscholarshipsat KCU hasbeen a greatand continuedblessing to ourfamily.”Soon our second child Bethany arrived. Her nurturing spiritwas obvious even as a toddler, and so when the KCU nursingprogram got underway we couldn’t resist establishing a nursingscholarship in Bethany’s name. In a few short years KCU’snursing program has established a strong, local reputationthat is expanding. Employment opportunities abound fornursing graduates and the University has capacity to enrollmore students in this program. It’s a blessing to know Bethany’sscholarship is helping KCU nursing students graduate!Establishing endowed scholarships at KCUhas been a great and continued blessing toour family. Skye and Bethany comprehendthe importance of charitable giving andhelping others they may never see. Theyhave “a piece of the action” at KCU with theirname attached. They feel important, and theyshould!Some leaders may be born; we are persuadedthat many more are trained. Christianeducation is necessary for successfulleadership in our homes, churches, andcommunities, and our generation isresponsible for playing a role in developing that leadership.P.S. We do have a third child, a son named Thad, who we wouldbe remiss not to mention. Larry Monroe has told us he wouldwelcome another endowment. Hmm. . . .Editor’s Note: Barry Taylor has served as a member of the Board ofTrustees of Kentucky Christian University. The Taylor’s attend CentralChristian Church in Huntington, WV where Barry serves as an Elder.11

Trustee SpotlightKCU Alums Join Board of TrusteesJim Gibson (’77) grew up in Fleming CountyKentucky and is a graduate of FlemingCounty High. While at KCU he was active inathletics as a member of both the Knightsbasketball and baseball teams. He regardshis time at KCU as being foundational inseveral ways. “I came to KCU as a kid who hada difficult childhood and left as a young adultwho knew Christ was the anchor of my life.The entire staff gave me direction in thosecritical years. Professors taught me how to learn and encouragedme to make learning a lifelong endeavor. As a result, I was, with thestrength of the Lord, able to achieve well beyond my own abilities.”After graduating from KCU Jim’s vocational path included pastoralwork as well as a career in banking. He currently serves as Presidentand CEO of Integrity Bank in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, an institutionhe founded, which in just eight years has grown to a $590 millionasset bank.Jim is involved in his community and serves on the Boards ofseveral organizations, such as: The Pennsylvania Association ofCommunity Bankers, West Shore Chamber of Commerce, AfricanAmerican Chamber of Commerce and the Multiple Sclerosis Boardof Directors. Jim and his wife Beverly, a real estate professional,reside in Lititz, Pennsylvania.Over the past 26 years Jon Glista (’86) and hiswife Cathy (’86) have worked alongside sometruly transformational ministries and havemade their lives about helping to build andequip the church, convinced that it is indeedthe “hope of the world.”Upon graduation Jon served as a youth pastorat Orrville, Ohio until he and Cathy answeredthe call to join a church planting team starting MountainviewCommunity Christian Church just south of Denver, Colorado. Thepast 16 years the Glistas have served in the Dayton, Ohio area withSouthBrook Christian Church, where Jon worked with the Small GroupMinistry, Leadership Development and Worship Arts/Programming.While having built one of the leading real estate businesses in Dayton,Jon’s passion and energy continue to be focused on SouthBrookwhere he serves as a key member of the worship and weekendexperience team and where Cathy serves as Director of Children’sMinistries. Jon and Cathy have two children, Allison and Devyn.Dr. Jerry Sanders Becomes Board ChairAt the September meeting of the KCU Board ofTrustees, the Board named Dr. Jerry Sanders (‘82)as its new Chair. Mr. Ken Perkins III, Chairman ofthe Board from 2008-2011, had this to say aboutDr. Sanders’ appointment, “Dr. Jerry Sanders hasserved as an exemplary member of the Board,having earned the trust and admiration of bothhis fellow Trustees and the faculty and staff ofthe University. While I have enjoyed serving asChairman, I am thankful to be able to pass the baton to such a trustedand talented leader.”Dr. Sanders has had a long and successful career in educationalleadership. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendant ofInstruction in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, Indiana.Jerry and his wife, Lisa, have three children, Hannah, Joel, and Jared.In addition to serving as the Board Chairman, Dr. Sanders will also bea “KCU parent” as Hannah has signed a national letter of intent to playsoccer for the KCU Lady Knights!KCU president, Dr. Jeff Metcalf states, “We are fortunate to have hadoutstanding leadership from Chairman Perkins and it is comforting toknow that Dr. Sanders will provide continuity in terms of leadershipexcellence. Dr. Sanders is a seasoned academician and educationalleader and has a heart for educational ministry. I am eager to workwith him as we look to a challenging and exciting future at KCU.”Concert Choir Continues Track of ExcellenceUnder the leadership of Dr. Mark Deakins, the KCU Concert Choir brought in the Christmas season with three on-campus performances of“Sing Gloria”, and by invitation for the fourth time performed before thousands at the Gaither Homecoming Christmas Concert at the BigSandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV.12

AthleticPost SeasonHighlightsLady Knights SoccerWin Third ConsecutiveRegional TitleThe Lady Knights Soccer team finished their season with a 6th placenational finish and a 9-8-2 overall season record, a great first seasonunder new Head Coach, Joshua Miller.Coach Miller had the following to say about the season. “We had avery successful season. I enjoyed watching the team grow, learn andcome together. There were some high and low points and we usedthose experiences to make us better as a team which, as a coach, issomething I am always looking for.”Knights Basketball vs.the Kentucky All-Starsin Exhibition Game13Coach Millerwas voted 2011Region Coach ofThe Year by theMideast Regioncoaches.KCU reached the NCCAA II NationalTournament by winning their thirdconsecutive NCCAA II Mideast Regioncrown and then receiving the #4 seed.The Lady Knights were awarded theNational Intercollegiate Soccer OfficialsAssociation Team Sportsmanship Award.Senior Jessica Proudfoot was named tothe All-Tournament team for the secondyear in a row after collecting the MideastRegion’s MVP award. Her teammatesKayla Castleman and Kayla Blevinsreceived 2nd team honors.On Tuesday, October 18 th the KCU Knights basketballteam opened the 2011-12 season with a rareopportunity to take on the Kentucky All-Stars in anexhibition game at Morehead State’s Academic AthleticCenter. The All-Stars features many past UK and currentNBA players including Shelvin Mack, former Butlerstar from Lexington, KY, former Morehead stars MazeStallworth and Kenneth “K-time” Faried and formerUK stars Ravi Moss, DeAndre Liggins, Brandon Knight,DeMarcus Cousins, and Josh Harrellson.The Knights traveled to the campus of Morehead StateUniversity to face the All-Stars in front of a crowd inexcess of 6,000 at the Academic Athletic Center.KCU hometown favorite Blandon Clemons talked aboutplaying the Kentucky All Stars, “It was a lot fun playingin front of a large crowd again. I played in a packed AACduring a high school regional tournament and it wasnice to play there again. KCU came out ready to play andhave fun, but with a season to prepare for we couldn’tjust mess around the entire time. It was great playingagainst the All Stars and showing people what KCUcould do. Hopefully our performance will result in thefans attending some of our games at KCU.”

17(9 mos). Brad is the Middle SchoolMinister at Tates Creek ChristianChurch and Alejandra is a teacher.brad_haggard@hotmail.com.Ben (’00) and Holly (Fields) (’00)Hannum live in Clinton, IN. They havefour children, Elijah (6), Abigail (4),Micah (2) and Lydia (11 mos). Ben is ayouth minister at State Line ChristianChurch. Holly is a stay-at-home momand is a high school boys and girlsassistant swimming coach. hollyhannum@hotmail.comand benhannum@hotmail.com.Josh (’03) and Melony (Smith)(’01) Harman live in Spring Hill, TN.They have three children, Anna (10),Andrew (5) and Adalynn (1). Josh is aChurch Advisor for The Lampo GroupInc. joshthemusicman@yahoo.comand melonyharman@yahoo.com.Andrew and Kelly (Bontrager) (’02)Hullah live in South Bend, IN. Theywere recently married in October2011. Kelly is the Business ServicesManager for Michiana ChristianService Camp. bontrager16@hotmail.com.Jim and Kari (Grindstaff) (’08)Hurley live in Des Moines, IA. Theyhave one child, Honora (4 mos). Kariis a Registered Nurse for Iowa HealthSystems. kgrindstaff@yahoo.com.Brandon (’03) and Melissa (Little)(’03) Jackson live in Kansas, Oklahoma.They have one child, Kaylee (2).They are Houseparents at CooksonHills Christian Ministries. brandonjackson.ls@gmail.comand mellyj711@yahoo.com.Bill (’07) and Sarah (Pulliam) (attd:’95-’96) Jenkins live in Taylorsville,KY and have two children, Kason (12)and Abigail (9). Bill is a New MemberAdvisor for Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield and Sarah is a full time student.kasonabby@yahoo.com.Sara Jerles (’04) lives in ColoradoSprings, CO. Sara graduated with aMaster’s in Counseling from LincolnChristian Seminary. She is currentlyworking on an Interpreter’s Degreeand plans to work in counseling withSaturday’s events included the Lady Knights Alumni basketballgame, the second annual “Knight-Rider” motorcycle ride, thisyear in memory of our own Paul Rice, and a brunch at theYancey School of Nursing.deaf women and children. joyfuljerles@gmail.com.Jordan (’05) and Sara (Wilds) (attd:’03-’07) Johnson live in Louisville,KY. They have two children, Zane (3)and Addison (1). Jordan is a teacherfor Jefferson County Public Schoolsand Sara is a Social Worker. jordan.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us andsarajohnson5375@gmail.com.Kelly Ray and Anne-Marie (Begley)(’05) Johnson have one child, Bryan(3). Anne-Marie is a KY IMPACT ServiceCoordinator for Pathways, Inc.annebegley@yahoo.com.Doug and Melissa (Strata) (attd: ’98-’00) Joseph live in Defiance, OH andhave three children, Isabella (9), Isaiah(8) and Jeremiah (6). Melissa is aMortgage Processor for First FederalBank. mcjoseph33@gmail.com.Chadwick (’02) and Nicole (Eblin)(attd: ’97-’98) Kellenbarger live inBlacklick, OH. They have one child,Grace (6). Chadwick is the SeniorPastor at Eastpointe Christian Church.chadwick@eastpointe.ccJeremy and Kelli (Issacs) (’08) Kellerlive in Eubank, KY. They are both medicalstudents at Kentucky College ofOsteopathic Medicine.Jeff (’03) and Melody Kimberlywere married April 16, 2011 in GrandRapids, Michigan. Jeff began as YouthPastor at Franklin Heights ChristianChurch in March, 2011. jeff@fhccvincennes.org.Jeff (’03) and Lezlie Kinder were marriedin 2006 and have three childrenLauren, Nathan, and Erin. Jeff releasedhis first piano album “Moments” onNovember 1, 2011. jeff@jeffkinder.com.Brian (’00) and Sarah LaRue live inDanielsville, GA. They have threechildren, Sadie (6), Hannah (4) andIsaac (1). Brian is Youth Minister atGalilee Christian Church. brianlarue@gmail.com.Matthew (’07) and Jenna (Reke) (’08)Laver live in Fairfield, OH. Matthewis a Stewardship Tech and Jenna is aNanny. theshallot@hotmail.com andjenna_aileen@hotmail.com.Jessica Lewis (’08) is the Children’sMinister at Orrville Christian Church.David (attd: ’02- ’07) and Deborah(Bondurant) (’06) Markey are missionariesin Kyrgyzstan. They havebeen there for three years and havetwo children, Abigail (2) and Selah(1). davidmarkey@hotmail.com andechslr@hotmail.com.Kyle (’08) and Caitlin Martin. Kyleworks for Dallas Christian College asan adjunct Professor. kylejmartin@gmail.com.Jeremy (’05) and Carrie (Rhodes)(’08) Merritt live in Winston-Salem,NC. They have one child, Charleigh(2). Jeremy is a drummer/ instructorand Carrie is a 7th grade math teacherat Winston Salem Forsyth CountySchools. jeremymerritt@me.com andmerritt.carrie@gmail.com.Josh (’03) and Myndee (Green) (’02)Miller live in Pataskala, OH. They havetwo children, Jaya (4) and Jerynn (2).Josh is the Youth Minister at Tri-VillageChristian Church. Myndee is a SocialWorker/ Trainer at Buckeye Ranch.jskitch@hotmail.com and myndeebeth@hotmail.com.Zac (’06) and Jackie Miller live in Howard,OH. Zac is a Deputy Sheriff forKnox County Sheriff’s Office.zacmiller_59@hotmail.com.Corey (’00) and Kimberly Mortimerlive in Mill Creek, WA. They have onechild, William (5). Corey is the Pastorof Global and Community Outreachat Canyon Hills Community Church.coreym@chccbw.org.Brian (‘00) and Amy (Love) (‘94)Murphy live in Carthage, NC. Theyhave two children, Madeleine (13)andMason (9). Brian is an Army Chaplainand Amy is a Rehabilitation Counselorfor NC Division of Vocational RehabilitationServices.Wimbai (’09) and Olena (’02) Mutononolive in Slidell, LA. Wimbai isthe Executive Director for Gulf SouthLeadership Institute. wmutonono@gulfsouthleadership.org.Jacqueline Ober (’06) lives inMeadville, PA and is the ExecutiveHousekeeper for Holiday Inn Express.jackiebob13@hotmail.com.Bryce and Susie (Holmes) (’05) Runyonlive in North Africa. They have threechildren, Maisy (2), Samuel (1), and Vera(1). susholmes@hotmail.com.Matt and Alicia (Hall) (’01) Sanderslive in Nicholasville, KY. They havetwo children, Will (6) and Nicholas (2).Alicia is a stay-at-home mom and is acounselor for Dave Ramsey’s FinancialPeace University.ahsanders01@gmail.com.Nathan (’07) and Ashley (Henry) (’07)Shivers live in Iowa City, Iowa. Nathanis a Vocal Music Director at West LibertyHigh School.Matt and Caitlyn (Brown) (’09)Smelser live in Brownsburg, IN. Theywere recently married in October2011. Caitlyn is the Kids Ministry Assistantfor Kingsway Christian Church.cbhoops2911@yahoo.com.Shawn Smith (’07) lives in Springfield,MO and is the Campus Minister forChristian Campus House at MissouriState University. shawn.g.smith7@gmail.com.Michael (’03) and Jennifer (Meredith)(’05) Thiele live in Valparaiso,IN. Jennifer is an insurance agent forPampalone Insurance Agency and Michaelis a car salesman for Chevrolet.m.teamchew@gmail.com and Rememberyourjoy21@hotmail.com.Tilma (’04) and Julia (Martin) (’05)Togarepi have one child, Tilma Jr. (2).Julia is a registered nurse.Mark (’04) and Laura Tonkery live inWoodsfield, OH. Mark is an Evangelistfor Laings Church of Christ and an

adjunct Bible Professor at Ohio ValleyUniversity. preachertonk@juno.com.Robert (’05) and Elizabeth Trommlive in Gasburg, VA. They have threechildren, Eva (5), Mia (3), and Carter(1). Robert is the Youth Minister atPleasant Hill Christian Church. robtromm2004@yahoo.com.John and Jill (Erskine) (’04) Vaseylive in Westerville, OH where Jill isa kindergarten teacher. gigglesky@hotmail.com.Rich (’03) and Sarah (Trimmer) (’03)Vogt live in Grove City, OH and haveone child, Jonathan. Rich is a TaxSpecialist for Whalen & Company CPA’sand Sarah is a Child Care Provider.vogt_r@yahoo.com and prwoman-4life@yahoo.com.Bradley (’09) and Megan Walker weremarried on October 1, 2011 and live inOlive Hill, KY. Bradley is an RTI Teacherat West Carter Middle School.Tim (’02) and Lori (Reed) (’03) Wellslive in Lawrenceburg, KY. They havetwo children, Abigail (3) and Molly(11 mos). They are both teachers forAnderson County Board of Education.tim.wells@anderson.kyschools.us andlori.wells@anderson.kyschools.us.Christopher (’05) and Susan (Levi)(’05) Welsh live in Cincinnati, OH.They have two children, Isaiah (3)and Roman (18 mos). Christopher isan IT Engineer and Susan is a JuniorHigh Assistant at Horizon CommunityKraig and Stacy (Covell) (’07)Bishop, a son, Jackson Kraig, 8/8/11.David (’93) and Mary (Manges) (’97)Bondurant, a son, Isaac William,12/18/10.Daniel (’06) and Megan (Ross) (’06)Charlton, a daughter, Kylie Ann,8/16/11.Kurt (’07 and ’10) and Kristine(Baldwin) (’08) Charlton, a son,Kole, 11/14/11.Scotty (’05) and Heather (Miles)(’06) Daily, a son, Linus, 11/22/11.Greg (’89) and Joy (Rackliff) (attd:’88-’89) Fashacht, a son, Gabriel KennethJames, 6/11/11.Church. welshielegos@gmail.com andmamabearwelsh@gmail.com.Wendy West (’01) lives in Fort Myers,FL. Wendy is a Group Leader of Trainingand Development for New MissionSystems International. wwest@nmsi.org.1990’sDaniel and Dorothy (Wayt) (’95) Bluelive in Goshen, IN. Dorothy is a CommunityWellness and Education Assistantfor IU Health Goshen Hospital.dodyblue@hotmail.com.Terry and RoDonna (Cox) (attd: ’94-’95) Carson live in Frankfort, KY. Theyhave four children, Madalyn (9), Elijah(8), Tyler (4), and Benjamin (3). carsonfamily_6@yahoo.com.Kevin (’99) and Amy (Hudspeath)(’99) Clark live in Wauseon, OH. Theyhave two children, Mayzie (8) andRyan (4). Kevin is the Worship Pastorat Crossroads Evangelical Church andAmy is a Registered Lactation Consultant.kclark@crossroadswauseon.org.Jason (’94) and Kellie (Pelfrey) (’93)Dailey live in Adairsville, GA. They havetwo children, Emma (15) and Grayson(11). Jason is a teacher and Kellie isthe Children’s Director at NorthwestChristian Church. jdailey@bartow.k12.ga.us and kellie.dailey@nwcc.net.Donald (’90) and Rhonda (Caskey)(’87) Damron live in Grayson, KY. TheyWelcomeTo The FamilyKit and Becca (Greene) (’09) Gentis,a daughter, Adelaide Rose, 9/24/11.Aaron (‘04) and Jen (Smith) (‘03)Johnson, a daughter, Lucy, 7/18/11Luke and Karissa (Evans) (’02) Kimmel,a son, Reese Daniel, 9/16/11.Michael (attd: ‘98-’00) and Elizabeth(Bondurant) (’01) Maxey, a daughter,Addyston, 9/20/11.Ben and Jocelyn (Truesdell) (’05)Moore, a daughter, Caroline Louise,6/13/11.Chris and Jessica (Meding) (’09)Slone, a son, Dawson Ryan, 8/20/11.Tyler (’07) and Rachel (Priest) (’08)Watson, a son, Owen Nash, 3/31/11.An exciting tailgate partytook place on campusprior to the Homecominggame where at half-timeKelsey Rumberg (’13)was crowned our FallHomecoming Queen.Our Knights secured theirfirst Homecoming gamevictory by defeating WVU-Tech 49-14.have three children, Donald (15),Adriannah (13) and Donovan (9).Donald is District Director of Personnelfor the Carter County Board ofEducation and Preaching Minister atOak Grove Church of Christ. donald.damron@carter.kyschools.us.Scott (’98) and Karen (Morris) (’99)Douglas live in Abilene, TX. Theyhave two children, Brianna (11) andDominique (8). Scott is a Fire Fighterand Karen is an Assistant Director ofCounseling and Career Services forMcMurry University. douglas.karen@mcm.edu.David (’96) and Becky (Myers) (’96)Fishback live in Salem, OH. Theyhave two children, Caleb (10) andBrooke (9). David is the Communityand Discipleship Minister at GreenfordChristian Church and Becky isa third grade Teacher. fishback4@att.net.Don (’92) and Angie (Nash) (’92)Gergely have three children, Faith(17), Alex (15), and Vilma (15). Don isa Worship Pastor and Angie recentlyaccepted a full-time position as aCorporate Event Planner for theLongaberger Company in Newark,OH. dgergely@wrcc.org and gergely.angie@gmail.com.Edward (’95) and Amy Gratton livein Monroeville, PA. They have fourchildren, Marisa (18), Jillian (16),Tara (14), and Aaron (9). Edward isthe Pastor for Caring/ Recovery atCornerstone Ministries. edgratton@verizon.net.Joyce (Adkins) (’92) Harden lives inNorth Vernon, IN and has one child,Katie (12). She is the Care Coordinatorfor Centerstone. joyce.harden@centerstone.org.Mark (’95) and Shelly (Russell) (’96)Hegyi live in Alexandria, KY. They areboth teachers for Campbell CountySchools and have three children, Cole(12), Brooke (10), and Dane (8). mark.hegyi@gmail.com and shelly.hegyi@gmail.com.Sheldon (’90) and Becky (Regis)(’88) Hill live in Martins Ferry, OHwhere they serve First ChristianChurch in Martins Ferry. Their sons,Ryker and Tyler both attend KCU.They have two other children, Hunter(15) and Chloe (10). s.hill@univstainless.comand becky.hill@omeresa.net.Bill (’91) and Lynne (Quisenberry)(attd: ’86) Hobstetter live in Cincinnati,OH. They have two children,Michal (15) and Audrey (10). Bill isthe Program Manager for InterfaithHospitality Network of NorthernKentucky.Homer (’97) and Erin (Goodlin) (’98)Holsted have three children, Claire(8), Kate (4), and Brynne (2). Erinrecently completed master’s leveltraining and earned a licensure as aSchool Counselor by the Ohio Dept.of Education. Erin is a Clinical SocialWorker for HealthSource of Ohioand Adams County Regional MedicalCenter. Homer is the Assoc. Ministerat Bethlehem Church of Christ.Donna Hounshell (’93) lives inOrleans, IN and is an Educational Interpreterfor West Washington HighSchool. dhounshell69@yahoo.com.Robert (attd: ’85-’90) and Jana Huronlive in Chesapeake, OH. Robert isthe Senior Minister at WestmorelandChurch of Christ. bobhuron@westmorelandchurchofchrist.com.Calvin (’94) and Aleshia Johnsonlive in Owenton, KY. They have one18

19If you missed the fun of Homecoming, please check outthe pictures on our Facebook page.Fall Homecoming 2012October 19-20child, Rachel Christine (7). Calvin iscompleting his 13th year as Assoc.Minister at Oakland Christian Churchand is a Teacher for Owen CountyPublic Schools. csjohnson220@gmail.com.Bret (’99) and Ginger (Nagle) (’99)Koontz live in Aurora, IL. They haveone child, Brynn (1). Bret is the StudentMinistry Pastor at Community ChristianChurch and Ginger is a Director ofPersonnel. bretkoontz@gmail.com andgingerkoontz@gmail.com.Darrel (’95) and Holli Land live in Jasper,IN. They have two children, Livia(8) and Jace (4). Darrel is the SeniorMinister at Christian Church of Jasper.darrel@ccjasper.com.Keith (’93) and Jan (’93) Little livein Jamestown, OH. They have twochildren, Melissa and Sarah. Keith isthe Pastoral Minister at JamestownChurch of Christ. Jan is a DeputyClerk. kjlittle57@att.net.Chris (’99) and Jill McClure livein Snellville, GA. They have threechildren, Ryan (5), Evan (3), and Anna(1). Chris is the Assoc. Minister atSnellville Christian Church. chrismcclure11@gmail.com.Jose Elmer (’95) and Jenny Pachecolive in Laurel, MD. Jose is an Evangelistfor Silver Spring Church of Christ,where the Hispanic ministry has beengrowing since 2003. elmerpacheco@idcsilverspring.org.Daniel and Dr. Talinn (Tiller) (’99)Phillips live in Athens, OH. They haveone child, Jack (8 mos). Talinn is anAsst. Professor of English at OhioUniversity.Josh (’99) and Julie (Barnard) (’99)Piatt live in Smithville, OH. They havethree children, Carter (6), Ethan (5),and Brennan (2). Josh works for HartzPromin and Julie is a homemaker.thepiatts12@yahoo.com.Willie (’92) and Angie Purdee livein South Point, OH. They have twochildren, Bethany (17) and Jared (15).Willie is the Executive Director forKYOWVA Evangelistic Association.kyowva@sbcglobal.net.Aaron (’90) and Lora Roberts live inCenterville, IN. Aaron is a Police Officerfor Indiana University. He sings insolo concerts and with the WatchmenReunion Tour. aaron8936@gmail.com.Troy (’94) and Michelle Roush livein Grayson, KY. Troy is the Director ofMaintenance at KCU. troush@kcu.edu.Dr. Jason (’94) and Heather Royle live inSchaefferstown, PA. They have two children,Katelyn (5) and Nathanial (2). Jasonis the Pastor at St. Paul’s United Churchof Christ. jasonroyle@yahoo.com.Dr. Tyler (’92) and Wendy WilliamsSergent were married in June 2011.Tyler is currently a Visiting AssistantProfessor of General Studies, teachingHistory and Religion at Berea College.tyler_sergent@berea.edu.Joel (’94) and Kristi (Jackson) (attd:’92-’93) Seymour live in Lancaster,OH. They have three children, Jesse(11), Luke (9), and Emmie (6). Joel isLead Pastor at Lancaster VineyardChurch. joel@lancastervineyard.organd kristiseymour@att.net.John and Cyndi (Owens) (’92) Shumanlive in Cross Lanes, WV. Cyndi is a3rd Grade Teacher for Kanawha CountySchools. wvcatlvr@care2.com.Dan (’96) and Shannon (Stone) (’97)Smith live in Garfield Hgts., OH. Theyhave three children, Zion (8), Azlan (6),and Journey (4). Dan is the Lead Ministerand Shannon is the Small GroupsDirector at Momentum ChristianChurch. southpaw@whiteboyDJ.comand shannonkarnessa@yahoo.com.Brian (’97) and Elisha (Banks) (’97)Walker live in Harrison, OH. They haveone child, Henry (2). Brian is a SchoolTeacher. emwalker22@hotmail.com.Bill and Robin (Wright) (’93) Whitelive in Shelbyville, KY. They havetwo children, Ben (12) and Chloe(10). Robin is a 5th Grade Teacher atChristian Academy of Louisville. rwhite@caschools.us.Tara Woolard (’98) is the Recruiter andDirector of Outdoor Adventure Coursefor Team Expansion. taratarheel@aol.com.Orville and Rebecca (Confrancesco)(attd: ’93-’97) Zugg live in Sardinia, OH.Rebecca is a Mental Health Specialist Ifor Cincinnati Children’s Hospital MedicalCenter. mrzugg@hotmail.com.1980’sLewis and Audrey “Ellen” (Messer)(’86) Allen live in Liberty, KY. Ellen is a4th Grade Science/ Health Teacher atCasey County Elementary School. Sherecently received the Outstanding EducatorsAward through CampbellsvilleUniversity. ellen.allen@casey.kyschools.us.Denny (attd: ’81-’84) and Sara Bauerlive in Rochester, MN and have twochildren, Fallon (17) and Morgan (13).Denny is an Agency Manager for COUN-TRY Financial. dlbauerchfc@yahoo.com.Tim (’85) and Roxanna Davis live inNormal, IL. Tim is the Executive DevelopmentDirector for Haitian ChristianMinistries. t.davis1@me.com.Denny (’89) and Caroline (Anderson)(’86) Ferguson live in Monroe, OH. Theyhave two children, Jared (22) and Holt(19). Denny is a teacher and Caroline isthe Coordinator of Gifted Services forFranklin City Schools. dcferguson@cinci.rr.comTim (’82) and Amy Florence live inStillwater, NJ. Tim is the Pastor at FirstPresbyterian Church. hopenpray@aol.com.Ricky (’82) and Jackie Gilbert live in Peterstown,WV. Ricky is an Asst. Managerfor Advance Auto Parts. rickyfanman@yahoo.com.Rob (attd: ’87-89) and Lara (DeDario)(attd: ’90-’91) Harris live in SpringHill, TN. They have three children, Bailey(18), Emily (16), and Amanda (16).Rob is a songwriter, worship leaderand music publisher in Nashville,TN. Lara works in Customer Servicefor Whole Foods Market. nashbat5@gmail.com.Eddie and Karen (Berry) (’84) Johnsonlive in Lanesville, IN and havetwo children, Keegan (9) and Kaylee(7). karenberryjohnson@gmail.com.Barbara King (attd: ’84-86) lives inJoplin, MO and will graduate with anAssociate of Arts in Christian Ministryfrom Ozark Christian College in May2012. bk1stitch@juno.com.Richard (’85) and Diana Manns livein Scottsburg, IN. Richard is the Principalof Scottsburg High School.Charles and Janelda (Gresham) (’82)Mitchell live in Versailles, KY. Janeldais a Marketing Director for FarmersCapital Bank Corporation. ronandjaneldam@windstream.net.Doug (’89) and Jane (Anderkin) (’89)Piatt. Doug is the Executive Ministerat Broadway Christian Church andJane is a teacher.Dennis and Tammy (Barrell) (’85)Rose live in Richmond, KY. They havetwo children, Heather (26) and Alicia(16). Tammy has been a teacherfor 26 years and currently teachesthird Grade at Waco Elementary forMadison County Schools. dentam@snapp.net.Dave (’88) and Sue Shanklin livein Crittenden, KY. They have threechildren, Annie (30), Lee (29), andMaryellen (18). Dave is the SeniorMinister at Violet Ridge Church ofChrist. shanklindave@yahoo.com.Tim (’84) and Beth Snyder live inBelmont, OH where Tim has servedat S. Main St. Church of Christ for 14years, who recently changed theirname to Bethesda Christian Church.nxbeanie@windstream.net.In LovingMemoryV. Steven England (’73)........................... June 13, 2011Mike Girton (’76 and ’88)....................August 27, 2011Betty L. McIlwain (‘75 )................... November 6, 2011Fred Whitacre (’59)........................September 21, 2011

Vicky (Fella) (’81) St. Clair lives inLawrence, IN and has two children,Patricia (25) and Jennifer (20). Vicky isthe owner and seamstress of Annie’sAlterations. vickyls@att.net.Mark Townley (attd: ’80-’83) lives inBluefield, VA and is a Secretary forMercer County Schools. bluefield2@comcast.net.Terry (’83) and Beverly True have twochildren, Travis (21) and Samuel (16).Terry is in Skilled Trades with ToyotaMotor Manufacturing Kentucky.true2337@bellsouth.net.John Williams (’81) lives in VirginiaBeach, VA. He is an Underwriter forGeico and serves as a part time MusicMinister at Princess Anne Plaza BaptistChurch. jwill7419@msn.com.Keith and Deanna (Harlor) (’84) Yoshimuralive in Ewa Beach, HI whereDeanna is Director of the After SchoolTutoring Program for Hawaii DOE.kdjeyoshi@yahoo.com.1970’sSam (’76) and Pat (Riley) (attd: ’75-’76) Bungard live in Marietta, OH. Samis a Safety Counsultant for Stephen B.Ogle & Associates and the Senior Ministerat Tabor Ridge Church of Christ.Pat is an Administrative Assistant atOhio University. sbungard@sbcglobal.net and bungardp@hotmail.com.Curtis and Maxine (Wise) (’74) Coxlive in Nicholasville, KY where she isa part time High School MathematicsTeacher after retiring in 2009. Shecurrently works for Asbury University’sAthletic Department and for the locallibrary. maxmusic@insightbb.com.Randy (’76) and Sue Ann Creamerlive in Waynesville, OH. Randy is thePastor at South Brook Church. randy.creamer@southbrook.org.Janeece (Holt) (’73) England iscurrently serving in Hong Kong on aMissionary Relief Services assignment.vsengland1973@yahoo.com.Steve (’77) and Dawn Hill live inJohnson City, TN where he celebratedhis seventh anniversary in Septemberas the Shepherding Minister at FirstChristian Church. stevehillminister1@hotmail.com.Greg and Jody (Tolbert) (’79) Holberthave two children, Terry (24) and Annie(20) who is a student at KCU. Jodyis a Fourth Grade Teacher for TrimbleLocal Schools. reginaholbert@yahoo.com.Mark and Jennifer (Meadows) (attd:‘71-‘72) Honaker have three childrenAndrew (28), Celeste (26), and Anne(21). Jennifer retired from the UnitedStates Courts, Southern District ofWest Virginia, in 2009 and opened herown travel agency, GalaxSea Cruisesand Tours of Honaker. jennyhonaker@usa.net.Steven (’79) and Peggy Jerles livein Belcamp, MD. Steven is a CECOMCommand Chaplain for the U.S. Army.stevenjerles@me.com.Gale Justice (’76) lives in Rock Creek,OH and is an In-Home Services Supervisorfor Country Neighbor Program,Inc. gejust1216@yahoo.com.Quintin (’73) and Kathy (Smith) (attd:’73-’77) McNabb live in Corinth, KY.Quintin is in his sixth year as the Ministerat Corinth Christian Church andKathy is a teacher. gmcnabb@hotmail.com and katnabb@hotmail.com.Bob and Dr. Becky (attd: ’73-’74)Molnar live in Greenfield, IN. Becky isan Organizational Development Specialistfor Hancock Regional Hospital.beckymolnar@comcast.net.Debra Reed (’78) lives in Epsom, NH.She is finishing her Master’s Degreein Pastoral Counseling from LibertyUniversity and is involved withKAIROS Prison Ministry International.nhroade@gmail.com.Larry (attd: ’71-’73) and Jane (Adams)(’73) Sims live in Veedersburg, IN.Larry is a Field Services Manager forInternational Disaster EmergencyService and Jane is a Client ServicesCoordinator for West Central RegionalCommunity Corrections. lsims@ides.org and wcrcc.jsims@gmail.com.Larry (’79) and Mary (Bradley) (attd:’77-’79) Stevens live in Rapid City, SDwhere Larry is a principal and Maryowns her own Daycare/ Preschool.harpersnana@hotmail.com.Robert Wickline (’76) has spent 38years in ministry and is currentlyserving as the preacher at SaltairChurch of Christ. bobwickline@yahoo.com.Dr. Keith (’72) and Sharon (Kourim)(’71) Wise live in St. Louis, MI whereKeith is transitioning from SeniorMinister to Equipping Minister. He isalso an adjunct Professor of AncientHistory and Religion at Alma College.1960’sGail Day (’69) lives in Mystic, CT. Sheteaches the tribal youth on the MashantucketPequot Reservation. woodscene@juno.com.Joyce Marlene Freese (’69) lives in ToaBaja, Puerto Rico and is a Secretary forPuerto Rico Christian School. joycemfreese@hotmail.com.Leonard (’69) and Thelma Tippie live inWesterville, OH. Leonard is the AssociateMinister at North Campus FairfieldChristian Church. ltippie@fairfieldcc.org.1950’sRobert (’57) and Nancy (Addis) (attd:’55-’57) Booth live in Ormond Beach, FLand are retired.Willard (’55) and Evelyn (Agnor) (attd:52-55) Delaney live in Bucyrus, OHwhere they both serve in churchesthroughout the community, Willard isserving as preacher and Evelyn playingthe piano. Willard also serves as AssociateMinister at Westside ChristianChurch in Okeechobee, FL. willarddelaney@peoplepc.com.Henry (attd: ’51-’54) and Betty LouPratt live in Quincy, IL. In Henry’s retirementhe is the Lead Chaplain at BickfordCottage for Marketplace Ministries.In 2009 he was nominated Chaplain ofthe Year and was among 50 finalists of2500 Chaplains in the U.S. henrybpratt@sbcglobal.net.Viola (Barnette) (’52) Weible livesin Florrisant, MO and serves as thePresident of the Board of Trustees forChristian Care Home in Ferguson, MO.We want to stay in touch, and we’re working hard to make surewe keep you informed. Here are the BEST ways to stay in touch.Alumni E-Insider – Do we have your email address? Ifyou’re not receiving emails from us, we probably don’t haveyour current address. Please take a moment to pass thatalong to us. You can email it to alumni@kcu.edu, or youcan add it yourself by going to the Alumni page at www.kcu.edu and look for “Join Our Email List”. The E-Insider isa format to get news to the KCU family. We use our list toperiodically announce important items we feel you want toknow. Please know that we are very careful not to overuseyour address, and we certainly don’t provide our email listto any outside entity.Facebook – YES! We are onFacebook. Be sure you “like”the KCU Alumni page. YouSearch Kentucky Christian University Alumnican find it by going to www.facebook.com/kcualumni.It’s a great way to stay in touch with your former classmatesand get up to date news from the campus of KCU and ourKCU family. Be sure to check out our Facebook page every:• Monday to identify a picture from the archives,• Wednesday to learn an interesting fact about KCU,• Friday to see new faculty/staff members.Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kcualumni.20

Young Alumni Making a Difference“Since graduating from KCU I earned my Masters of Humanitiesfrom the University of Dallas and now I’m busy working two jobs;part-time as an adjunct Professor at Dallas Christian College andfull-time for an air conditioning company in Dallas, Texas.Kyle Martin (’08)Advanced Biblical Studies major/Humanities minorAt the air conditioningcompany many of myco-workers are non-Christians. Everyoneknows I’m a Christian,and because of this,I occasionally haveopportunities to fieldsome tough questionsabout life, meaning,God, etc.Recently a co-worker’s father was diagnosed with a terminalbrain tumor and given a bleak prognosis. The co-worker, a non-Christian said to me, “Hey, you’re religious. Everything happens fora reason, right?” Instead of not knowing what to say, or freezing forfear of saying the wrong thing, I was able to talk to him with realsubstance; something I believe was possible in large part becauseof the training and knowledge I gained at KCU, both in and out ofthe classrooms.As an adjunct professor, the preparation I received at KCU isvery evident. I teach Introduction to Philosophy, and one of mygoals is to show students that philosophy, perceived by manyas being antagonistic toward Christianity, is not simply the sumof intellectuals trying to do away with God, but is instead a wayof thinking - a gift from God to be used for His glory. My KCUprofessors showed me that such an endeavor is not only possible,but necessary. They were true philosophers – lovers of wisdom –and I strive to emulate their servant hearts and minds as I follow intheir footsteps.When I arrived at KCU I was naïve and didn’t think I had much“growing” to do. I soon found out how wrong I was. Buildingclose relationships with young men from different walks of lifebroadened my perspective to the point that I can honestly sayI gained just as much from the people of KCU as I did from mystudies in the classroom.”“At this time in my life I suppose one might consider me aprofessional student. I am focused, working towards becoming aCounseling Psychologist. After I graduated from Kentucky ChristianUniversity, I went on to earn my Masters degree in CounselingPsychology from Abilene Christian University in 2008. Now, I amin my fourth year at the University of Kentucky working towards aPhD. I think I am finally seeing the light at the end of the proverbialtunnel!In the fall of 2011 I applied to sites nation-wide for my yearlongcapstone internship, and I will begin collecting data for mydissertation this coming spring. My academic goal is to completemy PhD program by December of 2013. My ultimate career goalis to enter into the world of academia as a tenure-track assistantprofessor of Counseling Psychology.I also hope to begin a privatepractice on the side working withadolescents and adults who haveanxiety concerns, eating disorders,and relationship issues.As I look back on my experienceat Kentucky Christian University,I can clearly see that it preparedme for my career by providingboth didactic training andexperiential opportunities togrow in my knowledge of thecounseling psychology field. As apart of my training I was also gainingNorah Chapman Slone (’06)Psychology and Bible majorsexperience working as a volunteer with clients in the surroundingcommunity. Having professors encourage me to continue in myeducation and provide guidance on the process of applying tograduate school was helpful as well.The mentors I was blessed to have at Kentucky Christian University(from professors, resident assistants, and job supervisors) furthercultivated a passion in me to more authentically explore a deeperrelationship with Jesus through their leadership and Christianexample. Through Bible-based courses, on-campus devotionalopportunities, and conversations with mentors, I grew in myspiritual journey sharing in the joy of true spiritual communitywith other brothers and sisters in Christ.”The Alumni Office has established a goal of recognizing our younger alumni in the VOICE. This new section will be entitled, World Changers. The criterion for selection in this sectionwill include: accomplishments since leaving KCU, ministry impact, exceptional community/world impact, extended education in pursuit of additional degrees or other typesof advancement in career or study. Please contact Clerrinda Queen in the Alumni Office at cqueen@kcu.edu to nominate an alum that has a particularly inspiring, noteworthy story.21

Sarah, Matthew, Ray, Kristina, Jody, Gretchen, Brittany, Asa, Izzy, JessicaLove Beyond MeasureOne Family’s Adoptive StoryRay (’98) and Jody (’05) Jester entertained the idea of adoption for along time. Ray likes how the Bible refers to us being adopted as sonsof God. “It is a sober declaration of the reality that love, contrary towhat Hollywood would tell us, is a decision and not an emotion.” Theyhad two biological children, but their strong feelings about adoptionled them to much prayer and eventually to going through classes toget their foster license. They envisioned adopting an additional childor two, but God had other plans for them.Soon the Jesters found out from a family in their church about a groupof six children, all siblings who had gone into foster care. This familywas caring for the three oldest and suggested that Ray and Jody lookinto getting the three younger children who were in separate homes.Eventually all three of these younger siblings would end up withthe Jesters and almost overnight they went from parents of two toparents of five.No sooner had they gotten settled with their three new children thanthoughts about the three older siblings began to stir their hearts. Thefamily who had the three older siblings asked if Ray and Jody mightconsider taking them as well. Ray said that his initial response was,“NO WAY!” But almost from the beginning his wife Jody was willingto do it. She developed a very close relationship with the oldest girland that opened the “door in our hearts to all of them.” Ray and Jodybelieve it’s important to allow them to grow up together. “They saythe sibling bond is stronger than the parent/child bond, becausesiblings grow up together their entire lives through adulthood,when parents move away, or eventually pass away,” says Jody. Soon December 17 of 2010, the three older girls came to live withthem. The children’s ages range between four and 16 years old.Ray recently wrote on his blog; “Jody and I love these kids now asif they were our own, really because they are. They have changedour lives in so many ways. We moved from the first house we everpurchased in order to accommodate a mega family. We have totake two vehicles wherever we go. We always have someoneneeding us for something. We always have laundry to do orsomething to clean up and at times it is overwhelming. We’llprobably have to build a house because there just aren’t any on themarket that would be ideal for a family our size. Family has taken ona new meaning for both of us. I have one sibling and my wife hastwo so this is uncharted water for us. Our incredible friends, familyand church family are all sacrificially generous and supportive of us.We potentially have six weddings to plan/pay for in our future, eighthigh school graduations, hopefully eight college graduations andmore birthdays than I could hope to remember.”The adoption became official in May of 2011. The Jester family storyof love, grace and redemption continues to impact a communitymore than anyone could have imagined. The Jesters attend SarasotaChristian Church, Sarasota, FL where Ray is the Worship Minister andJody is the Director of Children’s Ministry.1822

Winter 2011-12 • www.kcu.eduHigh School Juniors and Seniors...You can experience a slice of college life at KCU Sneak Preview! This unique eventis designed to provide you with an opportunity to attend classes, tour the campus,experience student life and much more! The next KCU Sneak Preview is scheduledfor February 20-21, 2012. Call the Admissions Office at 800-522-3181 or visitwww.kcu.edu to register or receive more information.KCU School of Business Presents theLeadershipConferenceThursday, April 12, 2012on the campus of Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KYDr. Fred JohnsonInitiativeOneFounder/CEOMitch BarnhartUniversity of KentuckyAthletics DirectorAndy CorleyManaging DirectorQuadralene CleaningProducts Group“ShiftingCulture”Experience a one daymotivational conference Designed toEncourage Leaders Dealing withthe Challenge of Change.Over 2,100 joined us for an amazing summer in 2011. We’re excited about plans for2012, and hope that you will help us spread the word to your church youth ministry.Get more info at www.summerintheson.org. Want to qualify for TWO FREE passes toSITS? Find out how by contacting Larry Marshall at 606-474-3277 or lmarshall@kcu.edu.Tracy JohnsonInitiativeOneMark Stuart/Will McGinniss- Audio AdrenalineConference Tickets$85/Person • $50/Student Discount (HS & College)$65/KCU AlumniJoin us in Orlando at our booth and at our Alumni & Friends Reception. Watch our websitefor complete details.