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CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI JOURNAL 2021 08 KELAMENTER SMITH (A.S. ’05, B.S. ’07) “It is my prayer that new beginnings follow you with great success. Thank you for your time as a leader of this great university. You have touched so many lives and seen a lot of growth in others. I am honored to have been a part of your journey. Don’t stop writing and sharing what is embedded in you. Enjoy your new endeavors!” BETH REDFORD (B.S. ’08) “I will never forget your demonstration of humility when you presented me my diploma. I am a wheelchair user, and you got down on one knee to present my diploma to me on stage.” ELAINE WILLIS (A.S. ’14, B.S. ’20) “I am sure so many people have said wonderful things about you. What else can I say but thank you for giving to the Lord all these years. Because you gave, a difference was made in my personal educational experience. I loved attending Cornerstone University because of the Christ-centered approach and environment. By you allowing God to use you in this realm, my life was enriched and blessed—even to this present day. God be with you in the next chapter in life, and continue to bring forth precious fruit for His glory!” TANNER FREY (B.S. ’16) “Thank you so much for your time and tremendous contribution to Cornerstone! I will never forget the way you made every student feel so important and valuable. You led with wisdom, humility and passion, and I have been blessed to know you. I pray God will continue to bless you in this next season of your life. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and this university.” RACHEL WILKINSON (A.A. ’16, B.S. ’16) “When I was a student, there was a popular T-shirt worn by many a CU student that read ‘Joe Stowell my heart.’ I think every person who meets Dr. Stowell needs one of those shirts; his kind heart, sense of humor, love for Jesus—to name a few of his best qualities—are so contagious one cannot help telling the whole world about him. I always appreciated that Dr. Stowell was so interested in students. And I don’t mean he just smiled and waved at each student he passed by (though he did that too!); he was genuinely interested in getting to know students personally. When he wasn’t too busy, he would come to the Corum or caf and sit and talk with students, listen to them, ask how they were doing. It seems like such a small thing, especially considering all the big things he has done for the university, but it has made a world of difference in the lives of young adults (including myself) who are trying to figure out their place in the world and God’s calling on their lives.” TAMMY ERSTE (B.S. ’17, M.A. ’20) “Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to grow in my faith and walk with my Lord and Savior, Christ
Jesus, through my studies. Through Cornerstone University and the encouragement of you and the entire community, I extend my deepest thanks and gratitude for the dedicated work of you all. May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace all the rest of your days.” LEAH GEORGE (B.A. ’20) “I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to get to know you during my time at Cornerstone. Thank you for welcoming me and other President’s Partners into your home. You made us feel cared for and known during our busy college years. Your love for students and for Christ is so evident in the way you interact with students. Thank you for helping to make Cornerstone feel like home. May the Lord bless you as you move forward.” During Dr. Stowell’s 13-year presidency, he influenced so many lives and impacted so many people. Read more stories like the ones above at cornerstone.edu/legacy. GRTS ANNOUNCES THE JOE AND MARTIE STOWELL SCHOLARSHIP To honor Joe and Martie Stowell’s commitment to lifelong ministry, Cornerstone has established a generous scholarship in their name for Master of Divinity students at GRTS. The Joe and Martie Stowell Ministry Leaders Scholarship gives select M.Div. students the opportunity to graduate with reduced educational debt. The Joe & Martie Stowell Scholarship is our opportunity to honor the Stowells and their passion for ministry and Christian higher education. Contribute to this scholarship at cornerstone.edu/stowell-scholarship. CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI JOURNAL 2021 09
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