alumni news notes
class notes | 1970s Bob Lively (MDiv’73, DMin’79) has a new book out, 7 Moments of Grace. He says, “I wrote this book for my grandson so that he might come to watch for those seminal moments of grace when the Shepherd’s rod and staff are guiding his feet onto the path he should follow.”
1980s Maurice D. Millican (MDiv’89) retired from the Army in September 2022, and he and his wife, Linda, moved to their ranch in Nacogdoches County. He has been serving as a part-time pastor at Trawick Presbyterian Church since January 2023. Cynthia, wife of Gilley G. Richardson (MDiv’86) died on September 11, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. James Morley (MDiv’88) was one of three subjects featured in the independent film documentary, “O Pioneer,” shown in several film festivals this fall. A former hospital chaplain, James now serves as pastor of the Fleming Memorial Presbyterian Church in Fairmont, West Virginia.
1990s Erin McGee (MDiv’97) has been called as transitional lead presbyter for Whitewater Valley Presbytery, beginning January, 2024. Linda A. Norris (MDiv’97) is honorably retired and currently serving part-time as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Texas.
2000s Matt Morse (MDiv’03) is serving as interim pastor for First Presbyterian Church, Bryan, Texas. Janet, wife of Rick Carroll (MDiv’04), died August 11, 2023, in Cedar Park, Texas. Caressa L. Murray (MDiv’08) became senior pastor at New Hope Presbyterian, Castle Rock, Colorado on November 1. Brian, husband of Callie Candee (MDiv’06), died on October 23, 2023. Wayne Eberly (DMin’09), after serving as a pastor in Rhode Island for eight years, returned to the Presbytery of New Covenant in February of 2023 to serve as pastor at Atascocita Presbyterian Church.
2010s Michelle Ruiz (MDiv’13) has been promoted to team champion and hospitality manager at Pint House Brewery/ Pizza in Austin. As part of Pinthouse’s HR department, Michelle says, “I even get to do presentations and events that feel a lot like Mid-Week Manna!” Wendy J. Manuel (MDiv’16) has retired. As an APC board certified chaplain, she continues to give volunteer pastoral care. “Life is good,” says Wendy who lives with her partner in Northfield, Minnesota.
2020s Matthew Hoffman (DMin’23) published a book based on his doctoral project. Pandemic Theology reflects theologically on religious responses during this most recent pandemic through a series of interviews, as well as utilizing a historical survey of religious responses during times of pandemics, plagues, and epidemics of the past.
milestones ordained 50 years Darwin Wolfe (DMin’73), November 18, 1973
in memoriam Mary E. Gaines (MCE’63, MDiv’75, DMin’77), September 12, 2023, Georgetown, Texas Jack M. White (MDiv’63), April 26, 2020, Pennington, New Jersey George W. Hunt (MDiv’66), September 18, 2023, Dallas, Texas
Join other Austin Seminary alumni at MidWinters to honor our 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients:
Anne Simpson Pardington (MCE’64)
Roger B. Speegle (MDiv’70), September 11, 2023, Denton, Texas Henry P. Hosey (MDiv’71), October 10, 2023, Sulphur Springs, Texas
Bill Poe (MDiv’72)
Robert L. Walton Jr. (MDiv’74), September 2, 2018, Memphis, Tennessee James A. Ryan (MDiv’76), August 24, 2023, Mabelvale, Arkansas Larry S. Tyler (MDiv’76), June 24, 2022, Tulsa, Oklahoma Donald F. Wales (DMin’81), September 20, 2023, Albuquerque, New Mexico George S. Gee (MDiv’88), September 13, 2023, Dallas, Texas Dennis M. Myhand (MDiv’90), September 27, 2023, Victoria, Texas
Ted Foote (MDiv’79) ASA Dinner | Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Register at: AustinSeminary.edu/ MidWinters
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