Student Awards 16 | 1977 Soccer: Memories of Greatness 18 | Homecoming 2010 24 Dedicated to alumni and friends of Corban University | Fall 2010
EXPANDING OUR REACH TO THE NATION AND THE WORLD NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY MERGES WITH CORBAN UNIVERSITY 4
INDONESIAN TEACHERS COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP A REALITY FOR CORBAN 10
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ebster’s definition of embedded is “to make something an integral part of or to place or fix firmly in surrounding matter.” When the war in Iraq began, the news media was allowed to be embedded into several military units in order to get the true and accurate story of the war. Recently, when Corban University and Northwest Baptist Seminary made the decision to merge their missions and institutions, they agreed to follow this same concept of embedding the seminary into the University. When mergers typically happen between a seminary and a university, the two organizations are kept as separate entities. One is considered sacred and the other secular. This is not the case with this merger since both institutions have always had the philosophy that all professions are sacred when Christians consider their particular vocation a ministry. At Corban, we have always had a strong ministry department. All our undergraduate students are required to minor in Bible and theology. In recent years we have started graduate programs in education, business and counseling. This led Corban to become a university and changed the organizational structure. We now have a school of Education and Counseling, and school of Business. All of these programs have strong bachelor’s-level programs included in these schools. With the merger, we have now established a School of Ministry, which not only includes the strong bachelor’s-level programs but will offer regionally accredited master’s- and doctorate-level programs. Since we already had a strong ministry department, we deemed it appropriate to incorporate Northwest Baptist Seminary into a new school of ministry. We have intentionally embedded the seminary into the university with the goal that it will be an integral part and fixed firmly in the surrounding academic programs. In response to the news of accreditation approval for the master’s and doctoral programs, Dr. Leroy Goertzen, seminary administrator and director of the doctoral 2
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school of ministries, says, “the concept of embedding the seminary into the university as the School of Ministry resonates with me for the very reasons that you cite. At the core of difference-making Christians is a thorough-going biblical worldview that shapes all that they are and all that they do, including their vocations. The School of Ministry provides the philosophic moorings for every program and its students, gives them direction and ultimate meaning because the Word of God is the core curriculum. With the School of Ministry and its focus on the Lordship of Christ and the centrality of the Word at the core, genuine biblical and spiritual integration can take place as all of life is seen as an extension of the sacred working of God in the world to accomplish His purposes.” We are fulfilling the goal of our founding fathers of our university. They had planned to start a seminary in the future. In fact, one of our former eight names included the word seminary. It has been my goal over the past several years to begin a seminary or merge with an existing one. The whole concept of this new endeavor substantially enlarges our mission to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. It is my belief that, in the past, many Christian institutions have moved away from their founding mission and core values because they believed that there should be separation between sacred and secular, and thus relegated the sacred to a marginal role in the institution. At Corban, this will not be the case because we believe firmly in the ultimate book of wisdom, the Bible. As stated in Psalm 12: 6, “The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times” (NSAB). We are very excited about this new endeavor and the new School of Ministry. We are looking forward to expanding our ministry in Salem, the greater-Seattle area and the world. See details of the merger (page 4). We thank you for your support and appreciate your prayers for this new venture.
Dear Dr. Hoff, This is such great news! I’m still numb in disbelief from reading the letter in your office three weeks ago; and to think it was all true and legit! Amazing! Congratulations to you and your team— and yes—Praise God for this timely blessing! I know that most of our students will be overjoyed to know that they can proceed full-speed ahead with their degree programs with the confidence of receiving regional accreditation through Corban University. I enjoyed your letter. It’s not really my place to offer critique, but I would like to say that the concept of embedding the seminary into the university as the School of Ministry resonates with me for the very reasons that you cite. At the core of difference-making Christians is a thoroughgoing biblical worldview that shapes all that they are and all that they do, including their vocations. The School of Ministry provides the philosophic moorings for every program and its students, gives them direction and ultimate meaning because the Word of God is the core curriculum. With the School of Ministry and its focus on the Lordship of Christ and the centrality of the Word at the core, genuine biblical and spiritual integration can take place as all of life is seen as an extension of the sacred working of God in the world to accomplish His purposes. Dr. Hoff, this is a great vision and strategy. — Dr. Leroy Goertzen Northwest Baptist Seminary Reno Hoff, President For more information please call 503-375-7000 or e-mail president@corban.edu.
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Features Corban Staff Publisher Reno Hoff ‘73 Editor J. Steven Hunt ‘69 Writer Jenny Hirschfelder Design & Photography Corey Wells ADP ‘08 Contributing Writers Steve Hunt, Greg Trull, Deleen Wills Contributing Photographers NiCole Singleton, Deleen Wills College Administration President Reno Hoff ‘73 Provost, Executive Vice President Matt Lucas ‘94 Vice President for Advancement Michael Bates Vice President for Business Chris Erickson Vice President for Student Life Nancy Hedberg ‘93 Vice President for Marketing J. Steven Hunt ‘69 Vice President for Enrollment Management Martin Ziesemer ‘91 Board of Trustees: Thomas Carlson ‘69 (Chair), Timothy H. Aagard ‘80, Timothy R. Baker ‘89, Darrell V. Beddoe, Daniel E. Brammer ‘76, James Carlson, Bill Crews, Loren Glass, Virginia K. Hendrickson ‘67, Anna Herrman, Curtis Horton ‘69, Stephen E. McBee, Donn Mogford, Pat Nicholson ‘74, Sheldon C. Nord ‘82, Paul B. Null ‘73, Michael L. Patterson ‘74, Douglas Pfeiler, Joyce A. Sherman, Erhardt Steinborn, Richard Whipps, Dan Wilder ‘75, Gary Williamson ‘86 Alumni Board: Tyson Pruett ‘92 (Chair), Corky Lambert ‘75 (ViceChair), Nathan Knottingham ‘03 (Secretary/Treasurer), Angie Alden ‘75, Eric Christen ‘91, Jerry Cudney ‘63, Dan Hill ‘93, Mike Howden ‘81, Daryl Knox ‘96, Mike Patterson ‘74, Shari Ridings ADP ‘05, John Storkel ‘79, Jack Werre ‘78, Nelson Zarfas ‘82
Historic agreement launches a new graduate school of ministry 4 Corban University and Northwest Baptist Seminary (NBS) of Tacoma have agreed on a merger, approved by the Corban Board of Trustees and unanimously accepted by the NBS Board of Trustees on May 11th.
UPH international partnership 10 Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Indonesia’s largest Christian university, partners with Corban to train teachers and grow Christian schools.
Homecoming 2010 24 Rediscover your alma mater, reconnect with friends and experience Corban campus life at the 2010 Homecoming—a weekend for honoring Corban’s past and celebrating its future. DEPARTMENTS
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TOP: Corban’s new School of Ministry campus in Tacoma, Washington (Formerly Northwest Baptist Seminary). BOTTOM: Corban’s campus in Salem, Oregon.
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Corban University and Northwest Baptist Seminary (NBS) of Tacoma have agreed on a merger, approved by the Corban Board of Trustees and unanimously accepted by the NBS Board of Trustees on May 11. The new Corban School of Ministry has been approved for accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for master’s and doctoral programs. Corban’s dean of ministry recently discussed what this new venture means to the Northwest... By Dr. Greg Trull, Dean of Ministry
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would like to take the opportunity to give you a picture of some of the changes coming to our ministry department and programs at Corban. Before the merger talks began in February, Corban had been working on developing graduate programs for ministry training. This past school year a research committee comprised of ministry faculty and administrators began defining a direction for Corban ministry. One key desire was to extend our mission by providing graduate education to ministers not being reached by current seminaries. We also desired to expand our reach without clashing with the seminaries we have worked with in the past such as Western Seminary, Golden Gate and Northwest Baptist Seminary. The opportunity to merge with NBS now allows us to build together on the two schools’ strengths rather than compete for the same students. We have a lot in common with NBS. Our histories parallel. Both schools began as General Association of Regular Baptist Churches approved ministries. Both moved from early years in California to becoming established in the Northwest. Many Corban alumni also have ties to NBS either through going to NBS personally or having NBS graduates as pastors. Both Corban and NBS share a strong commitment to the Lord and a conservative doctrinal position. Though worded differently in places, the belief statements of both schools reflect a mutual loyalty to conservative and Baptist theology. We also embrace a unified passion to train ministry leaders to
make a difference in the world for Christ. Corban has always prepared ministers at the undergraduate level while NBS has focused on graduate level preparation for ministers. Our endeavors and goals complement each other well. We have merged with NBS because we believe the two schools will work as kindred spirits to be more effective in serving the Lord together than we would have separately. In the past few months, the ministry faculties of Corban and NBS have been working on graduate programs for the future.
What changes are coming to the NBS curriculum? Though NBS and Corban share many similarities, some significant changes are necessary. NBS faced serious financial challenges that have required reducing the faculty and course offerings. We have been able to retain all but one of the NBS faculty, though three of the remaining professors are moving to part-time teaching. We are also trimming and focusing the curriculum on three degrees. These three programs (Master of Arts, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry) represent the most recognized degrees in ministry training. The Doctor of Ministry is an advanced degree for experienced ministers who already have completed seminary training. The Master of Divinity is the standard degree for those pursuing senior continued on page 6>>
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pastor or leadership positions in ministry and missions. The Master of Arts provides preparation for a wide variety of church associate and parachurch ministry positions. With the change that a merger brings, we are taking advantage of the opportunity to realign the curriculum to address the challenges of ministry today. Broad research in ministry training plus our own surveys show five crucial elements to effective ministry. First, our School of Ministry will continue to build ministry preparation on a strong theological and biblical foundation. Students in the master’s programs will have courses that cover every book of the Bible. They will move beyond a general survey of themes and history into wrestling with the message and detailed development of Bible books. This careful examination will utilize Greek and Hebrew language study and provide a solid basis for effective exposition of Scripture. The theology sequence will focus on enabling the student to articulate a biblically-based personal doctrinal statement and to address the complex theological issues that confront churches today. The detailed doctrinal statements, required of every MDiv student, are commonly required for church ordination and ministry hiring committees. In addition, Bible and theology electives will allow students to choose the classes that address their unique ministry needs. Second, the new master’s programs will address crucial personal growth areas that determine much of a minister’s effectiveness. Most church leaders do not fail in ministry because of academic concerns, but because of personal and interpersonal issues. The statistics from surveys of ministers are startling: • 80% believe ministry has affected their families negatively (Life Enrichment Ministry survey) • 37% report they have been involved in inappropriate
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sexual behavior with a church member (Fuller Institute of Church Growth survey) • 71% rate use of money as a major problem in their ministry and marriage (Leadership survey) • 70% report having no close friend in whom to confide (Fuller Institute of Church Growth survey) • 63% report major issues stemming from congregational differences (Leadership survey) • 54% report they viewed pornography in the last year (www.pastor.com survey) Our program will incorporate a course series confronting issues of marriage and family, personal purity and growth, interpersonal relationships and finances. These courses will work in concert with ministry mentorship throughout the program. Third, each student will be involved in mentored ministry experience every semester. Most seminaries require minimal field experience and some none at all. The Association of Theological Schools (the national accrediting body for seminaries) reports that after faculty and the Bible, supervised ministry experience was the most important influence in training (2004 graduate survey). ATS research further suggests that ministry training must adapt more to a “graduate professional education” rather than “graduate liberal arts education,” meaning that the focus of a seminary program must be on producing excellent ministry practice (“What Matters in Good MDiv Curriculum?” 2003 ATS Consultation on MDiv Curriculum). We will do more than just require ministry involvement. We will provide a supervised experience where academic learning will connect to ministry practice. Fourth, our new programs will incorporate leadership training. Ministry today requires leaders to be effective in communication, understanding of culture, innovative yet
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biblical in philosophy. Studies show the significance of these areas for ministry. A survey of pastors by Leadership (Christianity Today, 1992) showed that 64% experienced difficulties with church communications. The Center for Immigration Studies and the Census Bureau report that 40% of our latest population growth and 60% of future population growth will come from immigration. 45% of all children under the age of 5 are racial or ethnic minorities. The challenges and opportunities in communication and connecting today are incredible. For that reason, we will provide training in formal (preaching and teaching) as well as interpersonal communication. We will also include ministry leadership, church growth strategy, cross-cultural ministry and counseling courses designed to address the needs of churches today. Fifth, our curriculum will take advantage of available technology. Corban has had an excellent working relationship with Logos for many years. Every undergraduate Bible Survey student receives and is required to use the Logos software for Bible research. Our graduate program will expand that technology base to other ministry areas. Logos currently has 12,000 electronic book titles available to aid studying the Bible, Greek, Hebrew, theology and many ministry subjects. We will utilize tools like Logos to maximize a student’s ability to effectively and efficiently study the Scriptures. The goal is to help ministers balance the need for careful Bible study and the reality of time demands today. Exciting changes go beyond the curriculum. As we look to the future, we believe opportunities are opening to help us bring effective ministry to even more believers.
How we will deliver training One of the signatures of Corban’s growth has been the success of creative delivery formats. Our undergraduate online program (CAO) has enjoyed significant success. Also, our new graduate programs in areas such as education and business have employed online instruction very effectively. In the future, many of our MA and MDiv courses will be offered online. Of course some courses cannot effectively be offered online. Some skills, such as preaching and teaching, have to be learned through live coaching and peer feedback. We envision offering courses like these in intensive module format. The goal is to provide excellent seminary training that allows a student to remain in their current ministry. Our future may include modules in Seattle-Tacoma, Salem, other NW cities and perhaps overseas. We want to take ministry training to the ministry fields. We are also discussing ways to connect with Corban graduates, current students and experienced ministers. Current students will have the opportunity to take dual credit courses while finishing their undergraduate degree. Selected courses offered in the undergraduate program may also be taken for graduate credit. Also, Corban graduates may be able to receive advanced standing for the Bible and ministry training they have already received. We are looking at ways as well to recognize and reward the training experienced ministers have completed. As we believe the Lord has led us to this uniting with NBS, we look forward with excitement to His continued leading in this new adventure.” C See www.corban.edu for continuing updates on all of the stages of this new venture.
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News & Notes Corban University commences at Commencement
Student Life hires new campus pastor
May 1 was the first official day to be known as “Corban University;” and the Class of 2010 — its first graduating class. At the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center family and friends congratulated 234 graduates, the majority being awarded a bachelor’s degree. The number also included 19 M.Ed. and 17 MBA degrees. President Hoff said of this class of CU, “We can be proud of how they live their lives and make a difference for Jesus Christ.” Special recognition of the University’s Former President Dr. David F. Miller challenges the first 75 years as an institution was also made by graduating class of Corban University. Corban’s three living presidents, the featured speakers of the ceremony. Herb Farrar Jr., President of Corban from 1946 to 1948, is 101 years old; living in Spokane, Wash. Unable to attend in person, he gave a recorded message. “I welcome the news about passing into the university sphere,” he stated. “I thank the Lord for how He has met [us], step by step through the decades, until we’ve reached this momentous time.” Former President David F. Miller (1991–1999) recounted the institution’s 75-year “history of miracles” in his message to the graduating class. President Hoff (1969–present) acknowledged the namesake Corban, which biblically is the highest form of sacrifice under Jewish law; it means that something must die. Jesus demonstrated this kind of sacrifice, and Hoff encouraged graduates to “take up your cross and follow Jesus.” The University also recognized the Class of 1960, or 50-year alumni affectionately referred to as “Golden Graduates.” As Hoff recognized each by name and hometown, the nine present members received their bronze medallions from Professor Emeritus Richard E. Caulkins, who was teaching when the Class of 1960 attended.
Dan Huber has been hired as Corban’s new Campus Pastor, effective July 1, 2010. Reverend Huber receives the baton from Pastor Kent Kersey, who has transitioned from eight years as Campus Pastor to a full-time faculty role at the University. Huber has most recently served three years as a residence director and adjunct instructor at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. Prior to that, he was in youth ministry for 10 years. He has a Master of Theology in academic ministries and is writing his doctoral dissertation for a Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies, both through Dallas Theological Seminary. Nancy Hedberg, vice president for student life, said, “Reverend Huber has experience in pastoral, academic, and student life ministries and is passionate about enabling students to discover God for themselves.” Huber and his wife Denise have two young children.
Athletics names new coaches Paul Meehan has been added as the new Men’s Soccer Coach and also Office Manager of the Athletic Activities Office, after Dave Irby resigned last spring. He has many coaching and recruiting years in his background, most recently at Oregon State University. He was also at Marshall University (W.Va.), Fresno State University (Calif.) and Bellevue Community College (Wash.). Athletic Director Dave Johnson said, “Paul brings a wealth of expertise in the fields of recruiting, player development, and game management.” In 1984, Meehan graduated from Western Washington, and he helped lead Team USA of the American Indoor Soccer Association to a 4-5-2 record. He also played with Major Indoor Soccer League’s Milwaukee Wave reserve team. He and his wife Pam have three teenage children. In April, Nate Mayben resigned, and the new Head Baseball Coach is Jeff McKay. He returns to Warrior baseball, as he was an assistant coach during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. McKay has been a professional scout for more than 25 years, including work with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox. He has coaching experience at the professional and collegiate levels. McKay started Baseball Northwest, Inc., a player development program for high-school players that has produced more than 5,000 who play college baseball and more than 200 who play professionally, including 28 major leaguers. In 2010, he became part-owner of Sports Capitol Northwest, Inc., an organization similar to Baseball Northwest. With a bachelor’s from University of Oregon, McKay resides in Springfield with his wife Jodi. Their two children attend Corban. 8
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ADP surpasses milestone The Adult Degree Programs surpassed a milestone of 1,000 graduates in December, and, as of May, a total of 1,083 working adults have graduated through ADP with a bachelor’s degree in either business administration or psychology.
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Calendar of Events Writer-In-Residence position established
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n anonymous donor provided the funds necessary for the University to hire its first Writer In Residence. In April, Provost/Executive Vice President Matt Lucas announced that Gina Ochsner, who has been an English adjunct at Corban and whose first novel has gained international attention, would fill the position effective July 1. Ochsner will continue to teach creative writing at the University and lead by example. Her novel, The Russian Dreambook of Colour and Flight, first came out in the U.K. and was released by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the U.S. last February. It, along with two other works, attests to Ochsner’s aptitude for writing outstanding fiction. Her two prior collections of short stories won Oregon Book Awards: The Necessary Grace to Fall, which also won the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction, and People I Wanted to Be. Her most recent tale — with its cast of neighbors from a haunted, Siberian apartment block — is a finalist for the Ken Kesey Award for the Novel. Lucas described Ochsner’s role as Writer In Residence: “Gina will be teaching one course a semester, an upper level writing or literature course. The remainder of her time will be devoted to writing and representing Corban at various writing workshops and seminars. Corban also plans to host a writing workshop, but the details of that are to be worked out in the fall.” The Writer-In-Residence role will be ongoing. “An endowment is being established to fund the position in perpetuity,” said Vice President for Advancement Mike Bates, “but the endowment will be activated at the time of the benefactor’s death. Until that time, the benefactor has committed to an annual gift to immediately fund the Writer In Residence position. “The amount given and the amount of the endowment,” said Bates, “will provide for the full salary and benefits of this faculty role. In addition, some additional funds are anticipated to provide for guest lecturers and conferences.”
SEPTEMBER 1 Instruction Begins 7 Fall Music Convocation 16 Alumni Luncheon (Bend) 19 Music Dept. at Sisters Community Church 30 Board of Trustees Fall Mtng.
Gina Ochsner speaks at the book signing dinner.
At Ochsner’s book-signing event last April, hosted on campus by Dick and Gayle Withnell, 180 guests of Salem’s business community honored the dream-book debut. The event featured a light dinner and a short program. Members of the Corban English faculty read excerpts from the novel, and Lucas interviewed Ochsner about her process in writing. Afterward, during an informal dessert time, Ochsner autographed copies of her books for their owners. “Gina has the gift for turning ordinary experiences and words into revelatory and transcendent ones,” said Lucas. “What the audience caught a glimpse of [at the booksigning event] was the process by which she does this and the experiences she has had that color her writing.” Lucas continued, “The addition of Gina Ochsner to the English faculty enhances Corban’s already strong writing program. Our students will have the opportunity to study with a gifted fictional writer as they explore the writing process, develop their own fictional voices and examine the role of narrative in the 21st century.”
OCTOBER 1-2 Homecoming 21 Orchestra Concert 22 Choir & Band Concert 30 Alumni vs. Students Basketball Game
NOVEMBER 5 Jazz Band Concert, 8 p.m. (Grand Theater, Salem) 11-13 Fall Play 18-20 Fall Play 22 Turkey Trot
DECEMBER 3-4 Christmas Concert 4 Oregon Alumni Christmas Soiree 11 Washington Alumni - Christmas at the Mansion 13-17 Final Exams
Full calendar: www.corban.edu/calendars Sports calendar: www.gowarriorsgo.com Call 503-375-7005 for specific event details and information or visit www.corban.edu.
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TOP LEFT: Campus of UPH near Jakarta, Indonesia. BOTTOM LEFT: Secondary school classroom where UPH Teachers College students and graduates teach. ABOVE: Provost Matt Lucas and Dean of Teachers College Connie Rasilim (center), confer degrees for teacher education graduates at UPH commencement ceremonies in June.
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n one of the most significant developments in recent history, Corban University has formed an accreditation agreement with the Teachers College of Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), a top-ranked Indonesian university. With approximately 12,000 students and internationally recognized programs, UPH is a globally influential institution. In early June, Corban Provost/Executive Vice President Matt Lucas, D.A., traveled to Indonesia and presented 141 Corban degrees to UPH’s teacher education graduates. Subsequent graduates will earn Corban degrees in the years to follow. According to Lucas, 250 graduates are expected in 2011, and another 250 are expected in 2012. Lucas said, “This partnership fits our mission of educating Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.” The agreement allows Corban to confer a Bachelor of Science in Indonesian Education upon all future teacher education graduates of UPH. This equips the Indonesians, who have been trained from a biblical worldview, a degree of international standard. The goal of the partnership is to prepare K–12 teachers to teach throughout Indonesia, including in the country’s poorest areas.
Janine Allen, Ed.D., Corban’s dean of education and counseling, has worked closely with the development of an accreditation agreement over the last two years. “The vision of the Teachers College at UPH is to recruit Christians who have the heart and desire to teach K–12, to train them up, and to send them back into the rural and middle-class neighborhoods to reach Indonesia for Christ through education,” she said. To understand the mission of the Teachers College (TC), one must grasp the educational backdrop of the country of Indonesia. Prior to 1993, Indonesian citizens had the choice of sending their children to either a poorly funded “national school” or to an international school outside the country. Moreover, six-and-a-half million children in remote villages had no access to school at all. Sheldon Nord ’82, Corban board member and former president of UPH, said, “It was James Riady’s vision, along with Johannes Oentoro, to provide a quality Christian education to meet the needs of the country’s various socioeconomic levels.” Riady, a Chinese-Indonesian, established the Pelita Harapan Educational Foundation, or the Educational Foundation of Hope and Light. Nord continued, “The Riady family made a big commitment in that they give of their own resources to subsidize the
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Indonesia is spotted with cities, towns and villages as pictured here. UPH and the Teachers College is making an impact in their communities, transforming lives and giving an education from a biblical worldview to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
Pelita Harapan [Foundation] schools, which are non-profit.” Located in Lippo Karawaci, a township near Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta, the Foundation schools educate children in three socioeconomic levels. Its vision is to establish 10 elite, private Christian schools that prepare students to study at any international university. It also desires to establish 100 schools for children in a middle-class socioeconomic level and 1,000 schools for Indonesians in rural villages. To staff these schools, the Teachers College was born as an entity of UPH. The Foundation ensures that no eligible future-educator misses the opportunity to receive an education at UPH through offering generous scholarships. The students
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receive tuition, books, room and board, and even transport to and from home to visit family during the holidays. A marketing piece of TC describes that the education students “reciprocate the scholarship through studying successfully, fulfilling work requirements, graduating as a teacher, being appointed to a school, teaching effectively and repaying part of your salary.” “I am amazed by the commitment the Indonesian graduates have for TC’s mission,” Lucas stated. “They know why they’re there!” “One morning I had the opportunity to visit one of the village schools. A number of stories were shared about the academic success of the school compared with other schools, but the most moving story was the brief anecdote about the teachers donating some of their salary to help the poorest children afford to come to the school. Shortly after that, I was taken up to the ‘dorm,’ if you could call it that, for these teachers. I was humbled. They were living out the Macedonian description found in 2 Corinthians — ‘their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.’” Like all courses at Corban, the education courses at UPH’s TC are taught from a biblical worldview. The bachelor’s degree differs, however, from the degree that Corban students earn in the States in that it is designed for an Indonesian context, not for U.S. licensure. Also, the Indonesian programs are conducted in the student’s choice of language, English or Bahasa Indonesia. Both language tracks present the same curriculum and equip
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graduates to be effective teachers in Indonesia. Corban and UPH began forming the accreditation partnership three years ago, when UPH officials invited Corban administrators to learn about the Foundation and its schools. The introduction to UPH was made through Nord, who was serving as UPH’s president at the time. Visits and work sessions of Corban personnel with TC continued in 2008 and 2009 as Corban administrators made recommendations for the program. An official proposal was formalized between the schools, subject to the approval of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). A document-signing ceremony took place at UPH in June 2009. President Hoff was also UPH’s keynote speaker for their commencement in 2009. Ten months later, on March 17, 2010, the NWCCU officially sanctioned the agreement. Corban administrators made another trip to UPH to systemize and audit more than 140 student files in late April 2010. Lucas returned to Indonesia on June 3 to help lead commencement ceremonies and recognize Corban’s first Indonesian graduates. Lucas described UPH Commencement 2010: “It was a fantastic event. It included Indonesian dances that represented the areas the graduates were from, a slide show that showed where the students were going and a video that captured the last four years. They also incorporated a number of moving musical selections and praise choruses. What was most impressive was that the entire event was planned by the
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The 141 students in the Class of 2010 were educated at UPH and, upon graduation, went back to the villages in their region of origin with an accredited degree from Corban University. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the students and the propagation of Christian schools throughout Indonesia.
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ABOVE: UPH established Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) in order to teach a biblical worldview to grade K-12 students. This group of children are students at one of SPH’s primary schools.
TC students... on top of all their academic work.” A next step for the partnership included the assignment of Jeff Benjamin, Corban’s Assistant Director of International Student Support, as a liaison who, beginning in fall 2010, will oversee the fulfillment of accreditation standards at UPH and travel overseas at least three times a year. UPH will fund the position and will send delegations to Corban periodically as well. Allen said, “It’s very exciting to see Corban’s mission enacted at the international level.” This is Corban’s third partnership with Indonesian institutions within the last few years. An agreement to accept international students sponsored by the Indonesian government became official last September, when 11 students from Papua, Indonesia, joined Corban’s student body through a matriculation program. Corban administrators are working to bring another group of Papuan students to Corban in August 2010. A previous agreement between UPH and Corban, made in 2007, is the other partnership. The contract provides for faculty exchanges. Each summer, UPH looks to bring Christians from the United States to their university to teach. Classes cover a broad range of subjects, and all are taught in English. Several Corban faculty members have already taught a UPH session including Jim Hills, Stephanie Husk, Ellen Jacobs, and Jim Sprow. Lucas said, “It is a wonderful opportunity for professional development and to experience higher education cross-culturally. UPH values biblical integration and our faculty do an excellent job of doing this in their instruction.” C
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Interested in teaching overseas? Here is an opportunity for an investment of a relatively short-term nature in a program that is producing long-term (even eternal) benefits in the lives of Indonesian nationals: The international baccalaureate foundation schools, named Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), are looking for English-speaking, Christian teachers to invest in a quality, co-educational, Christian education experience for grade levels K–12.
Highlights:
• Two-year commitment • Teaching experience in an accredited, international school setting • Schools are among the most prestigious and well-funded institutions in Indonesia • Graduates of SPH schools are prepared for higher education anywhere in the world • Several modern campuses available and a new campus to open this year • Salary, living allowance, and moving expenses, there and back, are covered • One visit flight home for teacher and his or her immediate family for each year served Dr. Lucas says, “It would be great to have more of our graduates teach in the international schools. With a new school opening, they need a lot of teachers. It is an incredible opportunity to teach in an intercultural context, and it pays well for international education.”
For more information, contact Dr. Janine Allen at jallen@corban.edu or 503-375-7005. UPH is also always looking for faculty members. Masters degree is required; doctorate preferred. If interested, contact Dr. Allen at the email or phone number above.
Corban in Print Recent published works by Corban alumni and personnel Emily M. Butler-Morton ADP ’98 wrote Care Enough to Know — Keep Your Parents Safe, a “how-to” book, which is especially helpful for Boomers and adult children to make wise choices about senior living. Published in 2008, it is available at www.theparentcare.net, or on Amazon.com. A discounted copy is available to International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC) Friends of the Center and to any member of Health Ministries Association.
Vice President for Student Life Nancy Hedberg’s latest book, Women, Men, and the Trinity: What Does It Meant to Be Equal? was recently published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. It is available on Amazon.com and from the publisher. Librarian Garrett Trott authored “M.L.S. or ABC?: A Christian Critique of Professionalism,” published by The Christian Librarian in their summer issue (53:2). This article makes a case that the dichotomy between professionals and non-professionals is not biblical and offers an alternative that rests on firm theological soil: vocationalism.
Faculty News & Activities
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William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., recently performed Associate Professor of Music John Bartsch’s composition titled “Praise the LORD.” This was the third time the piece has been performed but the first time with every part for which it was written: choir, handbells, timpani, organ, and brass quintet. It was originally composed as a memorial for a coworker’s son who died; it premiered in Stromsburg, Neb. The song lyrics are based on Ps. 111:1,2 and Matt. 11:28–30. Dean of Education and Counseling Janine Allen, Ed.D., has been invited to review submissions for the Associates for Research on Private Education for the 2011 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). The meeting will be held in New Orleans, La., next April. Beverly Farris, adjunct instructor in education and former full-time faculty member, was awarded the 2010 Oregon Reading Association (ORA) Lifetime Literacy Award at the 20th West Regional International Reading Association Conference in Portland last February. She has served as ORA President and on its executive board for four years and is the state chairperson of the Patricia Gallagher Award. Aaron Imig, Ed.D., is new to the Education Department. Imig has been a Corban adjunct and has served as the Salem Academy Secondary Principal (grades 6–12) for the past three years. He taught the nine years prior, both social sciences and physical education. His doctorate is from George Fox University and his current research
is in the area of teacher effectiveness in advanced placement courses at the high school level.
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In May, Professor Emeritus Richard Caulkins, Ph.D., who has served the English Department for 53 years, retired. His career also included a variety of other positions, the most remembered position being choir director. Congratulations and thank you go to Dr. Caulkins for his service. Ryan Stark, Ph.D., has joined the English department. Stark taught at Penn State for seven years and authored Rhetoric, Science, & Magic in Seventeenth-Century England. He is currently writing a book on Reformation rhetoric and theology. His doctorate in English is from Texas Christian University. His interests include John Milton, C.S. Lewis, early modern English sermons, and Christianity and satire. Jim Sprow, associate professor of business, taught International Economics and Globalization this summer at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), near Jakarta, Indonesia. Professors Sam Baker, Colette Tennant and Kent Kersey will lead a Great Britain Academic Tour, May 9-24, 2011, for students, alumni and friends of Corban. The tour includes Edinburgh, Stratfordupon-Avon, Oxford, Bath, London, and Dublin, and qualifies for academic credit. Sign-ups and deposit are due by September 17, 2010. See a descriptive itinerary in the news section at www.corban.edu For more information contact sbaker@corban.edu or call 503-316-3387.
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Former President Dr. Miller addresses the graduating class of 2010.
Corban students garner numerous awards Graduate secures Snowden Internship Alumna Lanae Gehring ’09 was selected as one of 14 to participate in a 10week, paid internship with the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Gehring Journalism. Gehring was placed with The Hermiston Herald (Oregon) this summer. Snowden interns have gone to work in prominent positions for top media outlets, including The Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times, and The Prague Post (Czech Republic).
Exercise science majors certified by ACSM Ninety percent of Corban’s exercise science majors passed the national exam that qualifies them as Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs) with the American College of Sports 16
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Medicine (ACSM). The internationally respected certification enables them “to develop and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise,” according to the ACSM.
Business students score in top 20 percent nationally The Class of 2010 graduating business majors scored in the top 20 percent on the Major Field Test in Business, a comprehensive exam produced by Educational Testing Services. Six-hundred-eighteen schools participated in the national assessment, including Christian institutions like Seattle Pacific and Baylor (Texas) and major state universities like University of Oregon. This is the fourth consecutive year the assessment tool was administered for ongoing departmental purposes, as well as for comparing student achievement levels to other schools of business. Corban’s student mean score has exceeded the national mean for all four years of testing.
Faculty names 2010 Distinguished Graduates 2010 Distinguished Graduate Mitchell Emmert’s strong performance as a double major in accounting and business management resulted in a Emmert $40,000 per year, full-tuition scholarship to attend law school at Pepperdine University. He was also voted Business Student of the Year by his classmates. Adult Degree Programs graduate Pamela Granick also received a 2010 Distinguished Graduate Award. Granick exhibits extraordinary skills in critically processing theories and ideas, analyzing and evaluating, and effective communication. She utilizes these at New Morning Youth and Family Services, and in the important role she plays at the Center for Violence-Free Relationships, in El Dorado County, Calif.
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Three athletes recognized by the NAIA The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) selected Ian Logan ’11 for its Emil S. Liston Award (basketball). This prestigious award, given annually by the NAIA and Daktronics, will award Corban a $1,000 scholarship in Logan’s name. As a health science/ pre-med major, Logan maintains a 3.93 overall grade point average. He was named All-Cascade Collegiate Conference Honorable Mention and is the co-recipient Logan of the Champions of Character Award for the conference. Katie Steigleman ’12 was named NAIA State Farm All-American Honorable Mention by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). She was named as part of the All-Cascade Collegiate Conference Team for the second straight year. Last Steigleman season she averaged 16.3 points per game, ranking second in alltime Warrior history. Stephanie Nippert ’13 became the first player in Warrior softball history to be recognized nationally on the All-American Teams, as she was named NAIA AllAmerican Second Team. As a freshman, Nippert led the team in nine statistical Nippert categories, she broke numerous single-season records, and her home-run record tied for Corban’s freshman best. She also ranked in the conference’s Top 10 in 13 statistical categories.
Class of 2010 Honored Graduates In recognition of distinguished academic achievement and high standards of academic integrity, Corban University awards Graduation Honors to undergraduate students based on the cumulative GPA on their transcripts at the time of graduation: • Summa Cum Laude: 3.80 or higher • Magna Cum Laude: 3.60 or higher, but less than 3.80 • Cum Laude: 3.40 or higher, but less than 3.60 The following students have been recognized and awarded academic honors: cum laude Elizabeth Joy Bates Hannah Lynn Carlson Kristopher Mossop Cox Lanae Danielle Gehring Levi Austin Jackson Judy Rae Johnson John Lewis Kazmierski Rachel Diana Kazmierski Joanna Gwen Lidbeck Sabine Christianne Limbeck Kaitlyn Alyse McLaughlin Jessica Marvel Robinson Stephanie Rachelle Schwarze Jennifer Marie Seeman Allison Joy Trammell Samuel Hillman Vanderwall Megan Marie Wozniak
magna cum laude Holly Rae Abbe MariAnne Brim Anna Lee Cunningham Mitchell Thomas Emmert Bethanie Rose Farley Kelli Diane Hibbett Jill Renee Hochstetler Katie Ann Hunsucker Donald Ray Leavitt Jessica Reid Matthews James Joseph McCall Jr. Emily G. Misner Alicia Renee Moore Brady Garrett Nord Chelsea Kay Redding Paul Gordon Roberson Chaney Anne Rosti Cary Randal Smith Caleb Stephen Stapp Holly Reed Warner Jennifer Diane Wilson Kristin Marie Zanon Bonnie Marie Zlatnik
summa cum laude Elisa Marie Baggenstos Carlene Marie Blanchard Emily Marie Blaylock Elijah Robert Conlee Cynthia Jane Fegles Shauna R. Garcia Pamela Gail Granick Michael Shannon Lavatai Terry Lee Motte Christine Reneé Olson Terese Kay Rummell Kelsey LeeAnne Shields Elisabeth Ann Shinn Emily Anne Slater Sheryl Roetger Sperling Julie Rose Summers
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1976-77 WBC Soccer Team Front (L to R): Coach Lou Black, Jim Rozman, Tim Gaston, Gary Harshman, Mike Shamblin, Cliff Duke, Gary Chang. Second Row: Robert Smith, Dallas Helsley, Dave Summers, James Thorp, Marc McNab. Third Row: Dave Kohler, Jim Latzko, Rawlie Poulson, Phil Stucky, Dave Adams, Robert Danielian, Pete Younger, Robert Rubottom. Fourth Row: Stephen Gotelli, Mark McCoin, Jon Brammerier, Mike Brink, Dave Ketler, Randy Pollard. Not pictured: Mike Howden.
Memories of greatness The 1976-77 fledgling soccer team had what it takes by Steve Hunt
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t happened, ironically, as the result of a faux pas. A media story in the Statesman Journal about new soccer coach Paul Meehan implied that the Corban soccer program “started in 1988.” In actuality, it should have said “official records only go back to 1988,” but, be that as it may, members of the 1977 (first) soccer team pushed back to correct what they felt to be their lost identity. With a barrage of emails confirming their true existence, they touted their soccer accomplishments and those of their coach, Lou Black. What could have developed into a bad experience actually turned out to be a catalyst for good. At an no-host breakfast reunion one Saturday morning last March, about 18 members of the team reunited in person. The athletes enjoyed a great time of camaraderie and reflection which has since turned into several breakfast get-togethers. Shared stories of their accomplishments and mutual admiration have carried the events along, and there has also been an interactive
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email exchange by many who live outside the Salem area. Efforts by Coach Black to connect the players to each other have drawn photos, news clippings and statistics out of dusty albums to be shared with each other and, by extension, also build the University’s archival records. “Life now, and has always been, making the best of the moment and not waiting too long to tell someone you love them,’ says Coach Black. Prior to 1976, basketball at WBBC reigned supreme for several decades. As the fall 1976 season approached, several students who had played soccer in high school (including a Brazilian contingency) wanted to form a team. They met with Dean of Men Lou Black, an athlete himself, and talked him into coaching the team. The result was the first intercollegiate soccer team, made up of some enthusiastic players, some experienced, some not. The team did well – very well in fact, even though they played teams like Oregon State, U of O, Linfield and even the Portland Timbers. The Timbers game has been a long-held secret
until revealed this year. Alumnus Jay Colfer offered, “While I don’t have the records from the first season (1976) or from 1978-1987, I did a little analysis comparing 1977 to all of the other years. After 32 years of soccer at Western/Corban, 1977 is second in winning percentage! Something to be proud of after all of these years, guys!” It has been an interesting dynamic to see the regrouping of the team’s members after more than 32 years. They are now the businessmen, coaches and teachers of today, and still doing amazing work wherever they’ve chosen to work and minister.
READ MORE ONLINE: Some of the more interesting memories are the spontaneous happenings that drew the team close together to overcome some challenges. To share all their stories was too lengthy for inclusion here. Read more about the team’s personal exchanges, photos and reunion memories in the continued story on our website:
www.corban.edu/77soccer
ALUMNI action Greetings, alumni
Campus visitors
Shortly after you receive this magazine more than 1,200 students will be in school at your alma mater whether actually sitting in classes or participating on line. This year as we continue to celebrate our 75th anniversary, we are mindful of students who have gone before this entering class of fall 2010.
Deleen Wills, Director of Alumni Services
Our alumni family grew by 234 as our Corban seniors graduated on May 1. Then, in June, 141 students graduated from our international education program in Indonesia, plus 11 from Northwest Baptist Seminary, our newest alumni group. They now join you in the ranks of alumni and are prepared for jobs in ministry, teaching, business—some are going abroad into the military and a myriad of other worthy fields to make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ (see page 23 for a list of our Salem graduates).
Jim Nye ‘62(n) of Normandy Park, Wash. dropped by recently, along with Gary ‘68(n) and Marianne Chastagner Barker ’67 of Rambia, Africa. In May, Linda Eilers Foster ’82 stopped in with children Tom and Naphtali of Deary, Idaho. Sarah DeWilde Salum ‘05(n) from Airway Heights, Wash. came by in late May and visited with past roommate Hollie McGill ’10 of Salem. Brent ’97 and Julie Cossey Hudson ’96 of Lynnwood, Wash. came by. Back in Oregon for only two weeks, the Everett family from Brazil, Steve ‘05 and Mendi Pearson ‘88(n), Collin, Carmin, Kenzie and Kobe are home for one year.
Whether you attended two semesters or four years at Western Baptist Bible College, Western Baptist College or Corban College, our alumni are part of a community that share the same values and many of the same experiences. Please be a part of the excitement and stay active in our alumni community by attending music, drama or special presentations, sporting events, reunions and regional events. We can’t get news to you any quicker than our Facebook page which has up-to-the-minute news, upcoming events, discussion groups, photo albums and much more. You will now see this Facebook icon in the magazine for events and news that have more info on our Facebook fan page. Don’t be intimidated; join 1,100+ fans on our page and keep up with the news. Join Facebook at www.facebook.com and then simply type Corban/Western Baptist Alumni and click “Like” at the top of the page. Check it often so you don’t miss a thing.
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Don’t hesitate to contact your Alumni Office anytime. We are here for you! Call 503-589-8182 or email dwills@corban.edu.
Corban Connection Picture this: 225 ladies gathering to support college students — it doesn’t get much better than that! The 43rd Corban Connection met April 10 to visit, eat, and hear student testimonies and music. The ladies gave $11,000 to kick off the 2010-11 projects. Thanks to the following sponsors for their financial help: Capital Coin, Art and Bev Van Weerdhuizen; Select Impressions; Texaco Xpress Lube, Mark and Penny Bidwell. Adopted projects include these: a new staircase behind the Pavilion, refurbishing a grand piano and five student scholarships.
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We are well on our way to our $25,000 goal. If you would like to help us reach this goal by April 1, 2011, please send your donation to: Corban Connection, 5000 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, OR 97317. If you have any questions, contact Deleen at 503-589-8182 or email dwills@corban.edu.
Broyles Everett family
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Alumni & Campus Events Alumni Board awards seven scholarships Seven students shared a total of $14,000 in financial aid and were recognized at Corban’s final chapel of the year on April 23. Pat Nicholson ADP ’97 and Nathan Knottingham ’03 made the presentations to students pictured here. Left to right: Pat Nicholson ADP ‘97, Chris Talbot, Kelsie Patterson, Amber Meeker, LeAnna Bartholf, Bryce Phelan. Back row: Chris Spivey, Maria Robertson, Nathan Knottingham ‘03. Alumni Board Members are: Angie Leong Alden ’75, Walla Walla, Wash.; Eric Christen ’91, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Jerry Cudney ’63, Sammamish, Wash.; Dan Hill ’93, Salem; Mike Howden ’81, Salem; Nathan Knottingham ’03, Salem; Daryl Knox ’96, Salem; Corky Lambert ’75, Aumsville; Pat Nicholson ADP ’97, Aurora; Mike Patterson ’74, Richland, Wash.; Tyson Pruett ’92, Salem; Sharing Ridings ADP ’05, Salem; John Storkel ’79, Salem, Jack Werre ’78, Fountain Valley, California; Nelson Zarfas ’82, Salem.
Honored Alumni: Decade of the 50s and Class of 1960 Golden Grads Tradition continued as 50-year graduates, affectionately called Golden Grads, were honored during Commencement weekend on April 30 and May 1. Friday night the Class of 1960 had a private dinner. President Hoff addressed the group along with Tom Carlson ’69, Board of Trustee Chairman. At commencement on Saturday President Hoff recognized each graduate of the Class of 1960 by name and hometown. Each person received a double-sided bronze medallion presented by Dr. Richard Caulkins, who was a faculty member at WBBC in 1960. The medallion shows the Western Baptist Bible College seal on one side and the seal of Corban University on the reverse side. After the ceremonies Golden Grads and their families, plus other alumni from the Decade of the 50s and 1960, joined President and Mrs. Hoff in the mezzanine of the Psalm Performing Arts Center for a hosted luncheon. They spent the afternoon getting reacquainted.
1961: Golden Grads of to ars join us mark your calend May 7, 2011. for ceremonies on Janice Mills Nelson, Walnut Creek, Calif., receiving her medallion from Dr. Caulkins.
Charles Dubbs ’59 and Hazel Schmidt Dubbs ’58 came from Mesa, Ariz. again this year to support newest Golden Grads and visit with David Donnell ’57 (n), Ukiah, Calif.
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Pictured is David Lacy ’92, LaVergne, Tenn., who escorted his mother Doreen Zeller Lacy of Bradenton, Fla.
Class of 1960 Golden Graduates: Front row: Shirley Beals Armstead ’60, Hayford, Calif.; Carla Becker McFarlane ’60, Turlock, Calif.; Connie Colburn Pattison ’60 Pollock Pines, Calif. Second row: Dorothy Ruhlman Moore ’60, Clovis, Calif.; Jim Everest ’60, Moscow, Idaho; Doreen Zeller Lacy ’60, Bradenton, Fla.; Janice Mills Nelson ’60, Walnut Creek, Calif. Back row: Mel Beals ’60, Woodland, Calif.; Clarence Nelson ’60, Walnut Creek, Calif.
Saturday morning, ready in their blue robes were: Dorothy Ruhlman Moore of Clovis, Calif., waiting with Connie Colburn Pattison of Pollock Pines, Calif., before ceremonies begin.
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Alumni & Campus Events Corban Connects on the Road Mid-May found the Alumni Office on the road visiting alumni in Northern California and Nevada, plus Tri-Cities in Washington.
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Best friends Linda Shouse Jaime ’82 of Woodland, Calif., and Vicky Basher DeRoos ’82, flew in from Wisconsin to join the fun.
Professor Jim Hills laughs with Phil James ’84 of Pleasanton, Calif.
Rowena Stottmeister Turner ’61, Kelseyville, Calif. visits with Kathie Colburn Boyd ’64, Rancho Cordova, Calif.
the Classes of ’76 –’86 in Northern Calif. and through Western Nevada gathered on Saturday afternoon, May 15, in Woodland, Calif., at Life Pointe Church. Classmates Linda Shouse Jaime ’82, Andrea Pellonari Merryman ’82, Sharon Futrelle Philipp ‘82, and Cheryl Harberg Sousa ’82, helped orchestrate the fun afternoon. President Reno Hoff updated everyone on current, exciting happenings, and one of their favorite professors, Jim Hills, visited with them. They enjoyed seeing their alma mater via a video presentation which showed the beginnings of the school through the present.
Front row, left to right: Doug Merryman ’79, Reno, Nev.; Terri Brown Merryman ’79, Reno, Nev.; Andrea Pellonari Merryman ’82, Sparks, Nev.; Sharon Futrelle Philipp ‘82, Sacramento, Calif.; Bryan Walls ’84, Vacaville, Calif. Back row, Left to right: Brad Nickel ’85, Sacramento; Cheryl Harberg Sousa ’82, San Lorenzo, Calif.; Kevin Warkentine ’85, Visalia, Calif.; Brian Merryman ’82, Sparks, Nev.; Linda Shouse Jaime ’82, Woodland, Calif.; Vicky Basher DeRoos ’82, Beloit, Wis.; Ken Philipp ‘ 85, Sacramento, Calif.; Joyce Truitt Azevedo ’76/ADP ‘05, Pittsburg, Calif.; Phil James ’84, Pleasanton, Calif.; Toni Willis Walls ’84, Vacaville, Calif.; Brian Compton ’85, Suisun City, Calif. (thanks to Kristine Compton for taking the photo).
The following afternoon, Northern California Decade of the 50s & 60s alumni from the Oakland and El Cerrito campuses packed a private room at Brookfields Restaurant in Sacramento for a luncheon. Jim Warthan ’61 helped with the event. President Hoff updated them on exciting campus news and Jim Hills spoke with them. Guests watched a video of the history of the school which contained scenes of the Salem campus that many have never visited.
Doug Merryman ’79 and Terri Brown Merryman ’79 of Reno, Nev., with Brian Merryman ’82, of Sparks, Nev., visit with past president Dr. David Miller ’63 of Concord, Calif. Dr. and Mrs. Miller were special invited guests.
Washington: The following weekend in yet another part of the West Coast, Tri-Cities alumni in Washington and a few from across the border in Oregon, had an evening of sharing, getting to know each other and eating delicious dessert. Mike Patterson ’74 of Richland, Wash. helped host the event. Others who were part of the program were Todd Kleppin ’93 of West Richland, Wash., Jon Patterson ’04 of Pasco, Wash., and Angie Leong Alden ’75 of Walla Walla, Wash.
Larry Deckard ’60, Newcastle, Calif.; George Snethen ’61, Woodland, Calif.; Patricia Callison Snethen ‘61n, Woodland, Calif.; Bob Pattison ‘63, Pollock Pines, Calif.; Jim Boyd ‘63, Rancho Cordova, Calif.; Kathie Colburn Boyd ’64, Rancho Cordova, Calif.; Dennis Williams ’67, Citrus Heights, Calif.; Anita Lewis Williams ‘67n, Citrus Heights, Calif.; Linda Witham Morrison ‘66, Pollock Pines, Calif.; Connie Colburn Pattison ’60, Pollock Pines, Calif.; Rowena Stottmeister Turner ’61, Kelseyville, Calif.; Besse Shinn Garner ‘65n, San Pablo, Calif.; David Morrison ’66, Pollock Pines, Calif.; Bunny Parker ’51, Modesto, Calif.; Whit Woodard ADP ‘85/’65n, Rocklin, Calif.; Nancy Libbee Fiol ’65, Sacramento, Calif.; Don Veliquette ‘63n, Rocklin, Calif.; Koyce Morgan Miller ‘63n, Concord, Calif.; Jim Warthan ’61, Roseville, Calif.; David Miller ’66, Concord, Calif. Alan Bates ’73 and Leah Woodward Bates ’73, of Kennewick, Wash., visit with Kathy Martyn Patterson ’74, Richland, Wash.
Jeannine Tuttle ’05, Richland and Terry Finkbeiner ’76 of Connell, Wash. sit at the table enjoying a yearbook. In the back are Angie Leong Alden ‘75, Walla Walla, Wash., Leah Woodward Bates ‘73, Kennewick, Wash., and Kathy Martyn Patterson ’74, Richland, Wash.
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Upcoming Events Central Oregon Events Luncheon: Central Oregon alumni are invited to lunch on Thursday, September 16, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Greg’s Grill in the Old Mill District in Bend. Come and see other alumni; you might be surprised to find who else lives in your area. There will be a brief update about your alma mater. Thanks to Mike Patron ‘99 and Jenni Marken Burke ’04 for helping with this event. Lunch is no-host, but the Alumni Office is happy to provide beverages and desserts for everyone. Please reserve your space by emailing Hollie in the Alumni Office at hmcgill@corban.edu or by calling 503-316-3388. Music Performance: The Music Department will be visiting Central Oregon and performing during the worship services at Sisters Community Church on Sunday, September 19 at 8:30 and 10 a.m. All alumni, parents, grandparents and friends are welcome to attend.
Attention Basketball Alums You are invited on Saturday, October 30 to reconnect with friends by either observing or playing. The women’s game begins at 1 p.m. and the men’s at 3 p.m.
The Nostalgia Quiz will return next issue
Alumni Christmas Soiree Mark your calendar for our fifth annual Alumni Christmas Soiree on Saturday, December 4. Kick off your holiday season with refreshments at 6 p.m. in the lobby of Schimmel Hall, followed by an evening of beautiful Christmas music presented by the entire Music Department. The concert begins at 7:30. Alumni will receive an invitation in the mail to the Soiree, hosted by President and Mrs. Hoff. Even though there is no admission fee for this event, a reservation is required. The concert is open seating. Please contact the Alumni Office to reserve your space by calling 503-316-3388 or emailing hmcgill@corban.edu. Other performances are available on Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 3 p.m., but there will be no Soiree preceding these performances.
Christmas at the Mansion Washington alumni are invited to an open house on Saturday, December 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the historic Weyerhaeuser Mansion in Tacoma (Northwest Baptist Seminary). Visit with faculty and staff from Tacoma and Salem, enjoy music provided by Corban students, refreshments and tours. There is no fee but reservations are required. Please call 503-316-3388 or email hmcgill@corban.edu.
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Winners of the Spring 2010 quiz were: Neal Cox ’75, Ferndale, Wash. and Tim Hills ’68, Salem. Each received a Corban University coaster.
Welcome
One-year Biblical Studies Certificate Sheree Leanne Moser
Associate of Science Craig Allen Rice
Bachelor of Arts Lisa Annabel Espinosa Alma Castillo Grijalva Lon Donavon Huff Francisca Esperanza Montano Cynthia Abigale Pingel Kacie Julia Woosley Bachelor of Science Holly Rae Abbe Deidra Michelle Ackerman Brandy Lynette Acosta Jase Gordon Adams Kristen Nichole Allen John Doyle Anderson Jonathan Michael Andrus Anita Joy Armstrong Rachel Marie Armstrong Elisa Marie Baggenstos Michael Allen Baker Luke Anthony Balbas Jeffrey Russell Baldwin Jessica Blaine Bartlett Gerald L. Bassett Elizabeth Joy Bates Carlene Marie Blanchard Emily Marie Blaylock Angela Marie Bratland Gregory Paul Bratland, Jr. MariAnne Brim Marcus Byron Brown Peter William Buhler Hannah Lynn Carlson Siri Lucille Carlson Tarrah Chanell Casterline Karen Y. Choto Amy Michelle Church Carson Hedley Clews Brandi Callan Cokenour Elijah Robert Conlee Kristopher Mossop Cox Jason Arthur Coyle Anna Lee Cunningham John Henry D'Alelio Rashelle Lynn Davenport Tyler Jon Dean William Joseph DeHaven Julie L. DeLong Joshua William Dixon
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Newest Alumni!
Melinda Ruth Doramus Kathryn Leanne Drake Kacie Brooke Emerick Mitchell Thomas Emmert Andrew James Estrada Bethanie Rose Farley Cynthia Jane Fegles Teresa Kelley Ferguson Stephen Fink* Stacey R. Frentress Lara Michelle Friederick Erik Dennis Fry Isaac Paul Gallaway Shauna R. Garcia Hannes Ryan Gehring Lanae Danielle Gehring Cindy A. Gilbertson Craig Alan Glaser Tiffany Nicole Goodall Steve Carey Graber Pamela Gail Granick Natalie Jeanette Haddix Carlotta Anne Hall Jennifer Danae Hansen Kyle Patrick Heinz Jonsey Alan Hendrix Valerie Joan Hernandez Kelli Diane Hibbett Jill Renee Hochstetler Rachel Sally Hoffman Ian William Howarth Andrew Hughes Katie Ann Hunsucker Beverly Cleveland Hutchman Ryan Jonathan Irby Levi Austin Jackson Caleb Matthew Jacobson Jedidiah Christopher Johnson Judy Rae Johnson Jan Derk Herbert Jones Ana Maria Kaber Richard Carl Kappler John Lewis Kazmierski Rachel Diana Kazmierski Jonathan David King Sam L. Koch Michael Shannon Lavatai Mary Ellen Leal Brandon Lee Leander Donald Ray Leavitt Tristan Amber Leiter Michael Yoshihiro Lemke James Robert Lenhart Melissa Sharleen L'Heureux Joanna Gwen Lidbeck Jerris Yoon Lilly
Sabine Christianne Limbeck Jordan B. Lindsey Yanet Lopez Deborah Jean Lovelace Richard Arnold Luiten Amy Nicole Marolf Jessica Reid Matthews Shawn Anthony Mayo Angela Lynn McCall James Joseph McCall, Jr. Cassandra Rae McFarland Hollie Nichole McGill Tom Joseph McGowan Jonathan Randy McGuire Kaitlyn Alyse McLaughlin Shannon Marie McLemore Janet Noel McManus Jenna Lee McNulty Cameron Edward Meier Natalie Lynne Meldrum Mark Douglas Mendenhall Karen Victoria Millikan Emily G. Misner Alicia Renee Moore Austin R. Moore Sarah Elisha Moran Daniel Scott Morrow Ashley Marie Moser Terry Lee Motte Krysta Cherisse Nelson Brady Garrett Nord Cara Renee O'Halloran Christine ReneĂŠ Olson Jaime Lynn Parker Eric William Peterson Ryan Alexander Pickett Jessica Lanae Pierce Jana Kay Poling Benjamin Veniaminovich Potloff Oscar O. Quijano Bristol Lynn Rath Chelsea Kay Redding Justin William Reed Amanda Lynn Reeves Aaron Eugene Reid Jessica Louise Riddle Jonathan Martin Rivas Paul Gordon Roberson Yvonne Marie Robertson Jessica Marvel Robinson Jerame Daniel Rodgers Chaney Anne Rosti Heather Christine Ruddell Kelly Anne Ruiz Terese Kay Rummell Erin Jeanelle Sailors
Jeffrey Allen Schloemer Britny Sue Scholz Stephanie Rachelle Schwarze Jennifer Marie Seeman Grant James Seidler Kelsey LeeAnne Shields Elisabeth Ann Shinn Chauna ReneĂŠ Sidwell Justin Alan Simnitt Karlee Rene Sisler Emily Anne Slater Cary Randal Smith Sheryl Roetger Sperling Cory Charles Spink Caleb Stephen Stapp Rachel Bethany Staton Max Stephenson Brooke Ashley Sterk Rory Richard Sterley Josie Madeline Strange Melissa Jo Stroud Sarah Naomi Stroud Julie Rose Summers Michelle Jeanne Teague Gerald Alan Thomas Heather Renee Tipton Joshua Patrick Tracy Maria Ruth Tracy Allison Joy Trammell Aaron Markus Urseth Samuel Hillman Vanderwall Katie Ann Wallace Marissa Leigh Walter Holly Reed Warner Joshua Paul Warner Jennifer Ann Weigel Audrey Lauren Wheeler Jackie Rae White Stephanie Kay Whitfield Joanie Teresa Wigginton Jason Conley Williams Stephanie Jean-Marie Williams Seth A. Williamson Donna Maree Wilson Jennifer Diane Wilson Corey Allen Winslow Sarah Ann Winslow Krysten Jaquelyn Withem Brandon LeMoyne Wolters Megan Marie Wozniak Kristin Marie Zanon Stafford Shedereck Zeon Bonnie Marie Zlatnik
Master of Business Administration LaVerne Doris Biel Carol Lynnette Bradley Denise LaVerne Brown Louis Joshua Carter Terri Lynn Chapman Mark Andrew Diller Donald Gene Forste, II Jeffrey Charles Hendrickson Ross Anthony Kihs James Daniel Kilcup Jeffrey Benjamin Kroeker Douglas Russell Libby, II Joshua Roderick Pierce David T. Pratt Fernando G. Reinoso Alexei Nicholoaevich Tolstopiatov Scott Crable White Master of Science in Education Eric Aart Andersson Joy Colleen Beshay Emily Joy Blanton Charlotte Lavonne Brulotte Chara Swan Donahue Sally Jean Fischer Leland Jess Ford Misty Ann Herbert` Marcia Renee Judd Joni Noel Ker Janet Elisa Killam Jordan Joseph Knee Sara Marie Mesler Scott Allen Kenji Raska Randall Gene Smith Danielle Renae Strom Ann Lauren Thomas Wendy Joy Trigg
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Homecoming 2010 A ll A lumni
Dear Warrior Alumni,
We look forward to having you return to campus in October celebrating our 75th anniversary. In addition to reconnecting with your classmates and friends, we are providing opportunities for you to rediscover your alma mater. We welcome you back for this special experience dedicated to you, our alumni. Enjoy your time together with friends as you relive memories of your days as a student, no matter which campus you attended. Make your reservations using the form in the brochure you recently received in the mail or go online at www.corban.edu/alumni/homecoming and we will see you soon.
Distinguished Alumni Award:
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econnect with your classmates and friends at this special luncheon honoring alumni and friends. Pat Nicholson ADP ‘97 will be honored as this year’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year and Amy Dale Palacios ‘00 will be honored as the Distinguished Young Alumni. Dr. David Miller ‘63 will receive the Outstanding Service Award. Special Achievement Award will go to Bob and Betty Whatley ‘58 and Honorary Alumni Award to Jim and Bonnie Hills. The luncheon will also include our President’s State-of-the-University address and musical presentations.
Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Psalm Performing Arts Center Admission: $12 per person
Serving you, Deleen Wills, Director of Alumni Services
Criteria: • 11 or more years post-graduation or over age 35. • Demonstrates a serious Christian faith and a continued support of the Christian community. • Displays a servant’s heart through service to the community. • Displays leadership, responsibility and expertise in his/her chosen profession. • Embodies the ideals and mission of Corban University. • The individual’s personal lifestyle exhibits exemplary character and exemplifies Christ, scholarship, community and service. • Is a loyal supporter of Corban University. • Attended for at least two years or has a degree from the University.
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Pat Nicholson ADP ‘97
at was raised in Silverton, Ore. She graduated from Salem Academy with honors and later married Bill Allman. They moved to Texas but soon returned to Oregon and settled in Silverton. Pat served as office manager for her husband’s State Farm agency and helped build the business for several years until stepping into real estate and managing a real estate office in Salem until 1984. She found herself a single mom in 1982, needing a solid income to support a teenage son and herself. Real estate was not a stable option in the early 80s but the Lord’s provisions were amazing. She was tapped by State Farm to become an agent in 1986. She and Don were married in 1986 and made their home in Tualatin. Since retiring they attend Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Canby and have opened a small consulting business called Assurance Consulting. Rotary opened its doors to women membership in the late 80s and Pat was asked to join. She and Don traveled to Brazil with a Rotary dental project, and again work in orphanages and day care centers. Over the years she has held several offices in Rotary, including president. Her membership spans 25 years. Pat earned a Bachelor of Science in business communication and leadership at Corban. The goal was accomplished in May of 1997 with the honors of Most Outstanding Thesis Award, Servant Leadership Award, and Academic Excellence Award. She has also been on the State Farm Regional Vice President’s Council for six years, the Alumni Board for twelve years and the Corban Trustee Board for five years. On the Trustee Board she is on the Advancement Committee and serves as co-chair for the Capital Campaign. She completed her MBA in March of 2006 and serves as an adjunct for the Adult Degree Program at Corban. She has three children: Terry, Mona and Tom; all are married. Pat and Don have a blended family so she inherited his four children (plus three children he helped raise). They have sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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Distinguished Young Alumni Award: Criteria: • 5-10 years post-graduation and under age 35. • Demonstrates a serious Christian faith and a continued support of the Christian community. • Displays a servant’s heart through service to the community. • Displays leadership, responsibility and expertise in his/her chosen profession. • Embodies the ideals and mission of Corban University. • The individual’s personal lifestyle exhibits exemplary character and exemplifies Christ, scholarship, community and service. • Is a loyal supporter of Corban University. • Attended for at least two years or has a degree from the University.
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my Palacios is a Principal Auditor with the Audits Division of the Secretary of State in Salem. She graduated from Corban with a double major Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting. In 2005, she became a certified public accountant and a member of the Oregon Society of CPA’s Governmental Accounting and Auditing Strategic Interest Team. Amy met her husband, Jess, while attending Corban; they were married in November 2001. They live in a house that they built together and have two dogs. They love to climb in the mountains every chance they get. In 2007, Amy climbed Washington State’s Mount Rainier. Also, Amy and Jess have taken several short- term mission trips, including one to the Dominican Republic, one to New Orleans and one to an orphanage in Mexico. They were youth group leaders for several years at their local church (Countryside Christian Church in Keizer) and continue to lead a home Bible study and help coordinate special events as needed. Amy has been staying involved with Corban through sharing her expertise with Corban students. She taught the governmental accounting unit of the Advanced Accounting class at Corban, attends the annual alumni women’s soccer event and recently joined the new CUBE group, a business alumni network led by Director of Development Darrel White.
Outstanding Service Award:
Criteria: • 10 years (present or past) exemplary service to the University. • Demonstrates a serious Christian faith and a continued support of the Christian community. • Displays a servant’s heart through service to the community. • Displays leadership, responsibility and expertise in his/her chosen profession. • Embodies the ideals and mission of Corban University. • The individual’s personal lifestyle exhibits exemplary character and exemplifies Christ, community and service. • Is a loyal supporter of Corban University. • Attended Corban/Western Baptist College for at least two years and has a degree.
Amy Dale Palacios ‘00
Dr. David Miller
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avid Miller has been pastor of First Baptist Church of Walnut Creek, Calif., for the last ten years of its 70-year history. He works closely with the principal of Walnut Creek Christian Academy and also serves on the board of Berean Christian High School. David has committed his life to full-time Christian ministry, a dedication rooted in his strong Christian heritage. He grew up in Wenatchee, Wash., where his father Thomas started and pastored East Wenatchee First Baptist Church. After David graduated from high school, he and his high school sweetheart, Koyce Morgan, were accepted at Western Baptist Bible College. They were married in 1961, shortly before David’s graduation. He subsequently enrolled in San Francisco Conservative Baptist Seminary and, upon graduation, accepted a position at WBBC to teach theology. Three years later, he enrolled at Grace Seminary in Indiana, where he earned his doctorate degree. In the fall of 1970, David returned to WBBC, then in Salem. He devoted the next thirty years of his life as a professor, also serving as chair of the Division of Biblical Studies. While teaching to the University. David started Valley Baptist Church in Perrydale, Ore., serving for 17 years. He went on to serve in various capacities of administration, including president, thus fulfilling 38 years with there. The Millers’ two sons, Michael and Scott, also serve in ministry vocations. In addition to hosting several trips to the Holy Land, the Millers have traveled to a number of other countries in a teaching ministry. They plan to retire to Black Butte Ranch in Ore., where David looks forward to pursuing his hobbies of photography and writing about his life’s journey.
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Special Achievement Award: Bob & Betty Whatley B
ob and Betty Whatley were saved through the ministry of Community Baptist Church in Vina, a small town in Northern California, and met at Los Molinos High School. The country was at war in Korea when Bob graduated in 1951. Like many young men, he felt like the call to arms was a duty. It seemed that the shortest route to war was through the U.S. Marines, so he enlisted. Also, he saw no sense at all in leaving a nice young lady like Betty to the mercy of the “draft dodgers” in the area, so they were married. The marriage idea worked 58 years ago and is still working today. After returning from Korea, Bob was stationed at the Navy base of Treasure Island. God worked things out so that he got permission to live off base and attend classes at WBBC — only reporting in to the base every month or so. The Marines paid one-hundred percent of the expenses for the first year at WBBC including the Naval hospital bill when their twin boys were born. Their first year was the last for the school at the old site in Oakland. Looking back at their years at WBBC, they especially appreciate the great teachers that they had in all departments. The teachers were the people who helped them set their standards in doctrine, music and in separation from modernism and the ecumenical movement. They praise God for those good men and women. In reality, the teachers were the ones who gave them a good start in a career in missions that has lasted more than 50 years. Bob and Betty were accepted by Baptist Mid-Missions in July 1958. Most of their time was spent in the jungle and mountains of Southern Peru in church-planting and other responsibilities.
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If Bob were to do it all over again, he would marry the same little country girl, go to the same Bible school and, for sure, join the same mission, if they would have him. Bob says… “If Betty were to do it all over again, after the trial and travail that I’ve has put her through; after all the pain, poverty and problems that she has endured, she would still take the exceptional way over the acceptable way.” Bob doesn’t know how he would have made it without her. They have seven children: Becky, David, twins Gary and Terry, Debby, Tim and Keith. They have 15 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren.
Jim & Bonnie Hills
im and Bonnie Hills, both native New Yorkers (Jim is from the Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region; Bonnie is from the northeastern tip of Long Island), met at Los Angeles Baptist College (now The Master’s College). They both have B.A.s from there and Jim also earned a B.A. and an M.A. in English at California State University, Los Angeles. Jim began teaching part time at his alma mater in 1968, then moved to full time until the opportunity came in 1973 to move from Los Angeles County, with its smog and traffic, to the green Pacific Northwest. They have been at Corban ever since. Three of their four children — Heather, Andrew and David — and four of their six grandchildren live in Salem, and Cathleen and her husband and two daughters live in San Francisco. Tyler, their oldest grandchild, is in Kandahar, Afghanistan, with the United States Marines, and Tay, their oldest granddaughter, is a sophomore at Corban, majoring in psychology. Bonnie retired after serving Corban in several areas, most recently as Office Manager in the Registrar’s Office. Jim has been part of the English department for 37 years — and no, he has no plans for retirement any time soon. He says he likes his colleagues and enjoys their company and still finds joy in engaging young minds in the great conversation that is literature. In The Great Gatsby , Nick Carroway observes that reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope. Jim says something similar about teaching. He calls it “an exercise in love and hope.” It never gets old. Jim and Bonnie attend Bethany Baptist Church. Jim teaches an adult Sunday School class and occasionally fills the pulpit.
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Criteria: This award recognizes excellence and high professional achievement by an individual in his or her field of endeavor. The award is presented to Corban graduates whose career contributions have significantly enhanced their mission, profession and/or the organization to which the recipient is employed.
Criteria: This award was created for the purpose of recognizing and honoring those individuals who, though not graduates of Corban, have demonstrated outstanding interest, commitment and involvement in its alumni, life and activities. Recipients embody the notion that friends of the University, in addition to its alumni, play an important role in the enhancement of the institution. This recipient has perhaps been mistaken as an alum.
They are both Warrior fans, rarely missing a concert or play. In the fall Jim handles public-address announcer duties for the volleyball team. At home basketball games, you are likely to hear Bonnie urging on the players and offering her guidance to the officials. They are grateful for their years at Corban, delighted with the school’s growth, and, to quote Garrison Keillor, “happy to be here.”
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Decades of the 50s & 60s Reception 6:30–8:30 p.m. Phoenix Inn & Suites F riday Alumni Chapel Service 10 a.m. Kick off the weekend by attending chapel in the Psalm Center, brought to you by alumni and students.
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75th Commemorative History Book Signing 1:30 p.m. Bring your book for signing by the author, president, former presidents and others immediately following the President’s Luncheon. Class of ‘00 Reunion Dessert 2 p.m. Immediately following the President’s Luncheon. Men’s Soccer Game Corban vs. College of Idaho
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Class Visits 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to re-experience the quality education Corban provides. Pick up a list of options at the registration table.
Decade of the 50s & 60s Oldies Musical Extravaganza 2:30 p.m. For anyone who sang or played a musical instrument.
Museum 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Visit our extraordinary Prewitt/Allen Archaeological Museum, located on the second floor of the Library. Featuring hundreds of items from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome and Palestine including: monumental inscriptions, Bible Lands artifacts, Bible manuscripts, pottery, coins and much more.
Decade of 50s & 60s Dinner
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Adult Degree Programs Reunion Dinner
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Lunch 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Dining Hall Open - lunch on your own. Campus Tours 2 p.m. Alumni trip-down-memory-lane tours guided by Professor Bryce Bernard ‘82 ,VP Steve Hunt ‘69, and Provost Matt Lucas ‘94. Men’s Soccer Game 2:30 p.m. Corban vs. Warner Pacific College Decade of the 50s & 60s Gym Party 2 p.m. Shoot some hoops—bring your tennis shoes! Reunion Dinners 6 p.m. Decade of 50s & 60s, Classes of 1970, 1980, 1990. Volleyball Game Corban vs. Warner Pacific College
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S aturday President’s Luncheon 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Join us for the State-of-the-University address by President Hoff, special musical presentations, hear life stories from current students, special recognition awards and more.
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Volleyball Game Corban vs. Concordia University
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Reunion Dinners
Join your classmates as you rekindle friendships to commemorate the “anniversary,” and commiserate on how time has passed. Cost: $17 per person. Reservations required. Friday Night Reunion Dinners: 6 p.m. Decade of the 50s & 60s Classes of ‘70 Class of ‘80 Class of ‘90
Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Report to the Registration Center in the Psalm Performing Arts Center. Pick up your welcome packet with name tag and tickets to all events. You will receive a complete schedule of events when you register. Souvenirs
Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the Corban Bookstore for the latest Warrior wear and other logo items. For your convenience our campus Bookstore is open for extended hours. Need some down time? Take a break in the comfortable Mezzanine located at the top of the Art Gallery ramp in the Psalm Center. Meals in the Dining Commons All are welcome to dine in the Dining Commons. It’s self-service with plenty of selections. Friday Hours: Cost Breakfast.......................7:30–9:30........... $7.25 Lunch............................11:15–2:30............ $8.55 Dinner...........................5:30–7:00.......... $9.45 Saturday Hours: Dinner...........................5:30–6:30........... $9.45 Children under 3 eat free; 4-12 $5.75 (payable at the door; cash, credit and debit cards accepted) Questions? Contact Deleen Wills at 503-589-8182 or dwills@corban.edu with questions, concerns, special dietary requirements or other needs.
Saturday Reunions: 2 p.m. Class of ‘00 5 p.m. Decade of the 50s & 60s con’t. 6 p.m. Adult Degree Programs
For more information or to register online: www.corban.edu/alumni/homecoming
You are welcome to join a reunion dinner that is not your class year.
A map of campus is available at: www.corban.edu/visitor/campusmap.html
Stories of the Journey
Bring your 75th Anniversary Commemorative book for signing by the author, president, former presidents and anyone else in the book. The book will also be available at Homecoming in the University Bookstore. FALL 2010
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Nancy Mehner Ruhlman ’63 and Deanna Bell Gardner Garcia ‘63 have been friends for over 50 years after being roommates together in El Cerrito in 1959. Nancy is married to John ’63; they live in Mount Vernon, Wash. Deanna lives in Watsonville, Calif., with husband Chuy. Oscar Huskey ’67 and wife Elaine live in Goodlettsville, Tenn., where they both work for Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.). Oscar writes for A.C.E. and plans and speaks in the Christian Educators’ Convention tour that travels nationwide.
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Nancy Mitchell Grover White ‘72(n) and husband Don live in Hansville, Wash. Nancy has an education in the medical field and worked for more than 10 years at the University of Washington Medical Center as a medical administrator at Boeing’s International Health Services. Since moving to Hansville, Nancy returned to the University of Washington Dermatology Department for two years as an FDA Drug Study Coordinator. Don is a battalion chief for a fire department. Greg Kuehn ’74 and Debbie Kemper Kuehn ’74 live in Sparks, Nev. Greg has been the pastor of Sierra Bible Church since 1988. Debbie is involved at a local high school designing and building sets for the drama program. Their daughter, Krystal, is a student at Corban.
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Phil James ’84 of Pleasanton, Calif., did a short-term mission trip to Belize for 10 days in the spring. He visited a Christian-funded school at Jaguar Creek and then a family from his home church, who are missionaries in
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Gales Point. Phil and the team did basic work, some electrical and carpentry. The last several days a group of six from his church did some diving at the barrier reef off the coast of Belize (Glover’s Atoll). Clinton Macomber ’84(n), wife Cindy and seven children live in Redding, Calif. In 1990 he had an accident that resulted in his left leg being broken and twisted, causing broken ligaments and torn tendons. Health issues forced Clinton out of the pulpit. He continued to preach either from his upstairs bed via an intercom or from his recliner. He has spent the last 10 years digitalizing and editing older, rare theology and Bible study books featured on www.pleasantplaces.org. Michelle Charbonneau Roos ’88 was featured in March/April 2010 edition of the Willamette Woman in the article, “Five Women Who Inspire.” The article describes Michelle as a crusader for women’s fitness. She is a business owner, tri-athlete and running coach. The article highlighted her fitness journey along with sharing her life with a husband, five kids (including teenage triplets) and three dogs. Michelle and Derek ’88 live in Salem.
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Ricky Allen ’93 of San Diego went to work immediately out of college for Young Actor’s Theatre, a youth theatre organization based in San Diego and from there went to Sundance Film Festival to run the headquarters for the film festival. That experience immediately made him a go-to guy in the entertainment world for logistics. He is executive producer for two television programs in development, “Cooking Me Skinny” and an unnamed Disney project. “Cooking Me Skinny” is slated to start production toward the end of the summer and will be in homes across the nation towards the beginning of the year. Lisa Wold ’97 is a counselor at Multnomah University. She received her master’s degree in Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University. Lisa supports students in addressing a variety of issues and specializes in anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and family origin issues. Robert Cossel ADP ’99 was featured in an article for the El Paso Times called “Hope reigns in play about recovering.” It highlighted
Robert’s journey of turning his idea of a play into a reality on stage. “The play is about hope. The idea that no matter what our pains are, there is always a chance for hope. You should never give up.” Robert runs a ministry at his church for people with hurts, hang-ups or serious addictions. He is a military retiree and a teacher at an elementary school. Robert, his wife Laina and their three children live in El Paso, Texas. Geoff Smith ’99 and wife Jodee have three girls: Ainslee, Ashlee, and Fynlee. They live in Quincy, Wash., where Geoff works in the sales office for Van Doren Sales, a fruit packing manufacturer. Geoff competed in a half ironman last summer and continues to participate in endurance activities such as triathlons.
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Josh Bartlett ‘02(n) was awarded the Jerry Blaylock Search and Rescue Award on Dec. 11, 2009 from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Josh was recognized in Salem’s Statesman Journal in the article titled, “Sheriff’s office honors 36 employees.” He and his wife Jodi have one son, Jonathan. Jill Mathisen Evans ’02 was honored on May 18 at the Fifth Annual Golden Apple Awards in Douglas County. She was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award as the teacher from Douglas High School in the Winston-Dillard School District. She and husband Scott ‘03(n) live in Winston, Ore. Megan Wilson Elliott ’04 of Portland works as a music therapist running two to three sessions a day. She supervises practicum students at Marylhurst University, has been a part of the Choral Arts Ensemble of Portland and takes voice lessons. Tricia Breiter ’08 moved to New Orleans and is a part of a new church called Crescent City Rock in Metairie, La. The grand opening was on April 4, 2010, where they had a big Easter extravaganza festival and worship service to officially launch the church. Tricia is the Crescent City Rock youth minister. Andrew Brown ’08 and Lyndsey Hawk Brown ’07 are stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga. Andrew joined the military and, after six months of training, is an officer for the Army. They moved to Fort Stewart in Savannah, Ga., for [fact check this] an indefinite period of time. While in Georgia, Lyndsey plans to start graduate school in English Literature.
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Betsey Fox Jaskilka ’08 is Resident Director of Aagard Hall. She was working as a special education instructional assistant. Betsey is married to John Jaskilka ’07. Darren Johnson ’08 and Sarah Whaley Johnson ’08 live in Gresham where Darren works for the Oregon Department of Revenue. He audits personal and business tax returns in the Gresham Field Office. Jason Braun ’09 of Dallas, Ore., was promoted to Long Season “A” Dayton Dragons, Cincinnati Reds organization. Jason was the Reds 29th round draft pick in 2009 out of Corban. He spent his first professional season in Billings, posting a record of 1-3 with a 5.35 earned run average as a relief pitcher. He has pitched in the Reds’ extended spring training program in 2010. David Collett ’09 works at George Fox University as a recruitment and enrollment counselor. He provides academic counseling for students in the University’s School of Professional Studies at their Portland campus. He moved to Southwest Portland, where he
lives with friends and alums Kristopher Cox ’10 and Paul Robertson ’10 and down the street from alumnae Katie Holmes ‘08(n) and Becca Pullen ’07. The group makes monthly alumni trips to the Hot Cake House in downtown Portland. Pictured are Kris, David and Becca. Stefani Pickett ’09 lives in Portland where she is an accountant for LaCrosse Footwear. She is in charge of several accounts, including fixed assets, which is challenging because the factory and store moved to two separate, new locations. Kailey Bostwick ’10 is head coach of the North Medford High School girls’ basketball program. She graduated from North Medford in 2005. Kailey played two years of basketball for the Warriors. To conclude her career at Corban, she was named All-Cascade Collegiate Conference 1st team as a senior. She served as an assistant
coach this past season at Corban, supporting recruitment and guiding point guards. Greg Bratland ’10 and Angela Potter Bratland ’10 live in Salem where Greg is the associate pastor for Jefferson Evangelical Church and Angela is a cashier at Safeway. Greg was awarded a scholarship from the ministry department for Golden Gate Theological Seminary, which he begins in the fall. Lanae Gehring ’10 was selected as one of 14 students to participate in the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism internship for the summer. It was a10-week paid internship with a community newspaper in Oregon; Lanae worked for the Hermiston Herald. Hollie McGill ’10 of Turner, Ore., attended Corban fall semester of 2001. She transferred to Chemeketa Community College and obtained an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree. In 2008, she attended YWAM Discipleship Training School in Honolulu, Hawaii, and went to India for two months. She returned to Corban in January 2009. In May, Hollie graduated with a bachelor’s in business management. She is a Corban employee in the Advancement Office. Her duties include coordinating and helping with alumni events and fundraising. Britny Scholz ’10 of Sherwood, Ore., is parttime administrative assistant in Student Life at Corban. She was a student worker there for two years and an Resident Assistant in Aagard for one year. She is replacing Katrina Kennedy ’09 who accepted a full-time youth ministry position at Morning Star Community Church. Grant Seidler ADP ’10 of Tokyo, Japan, writes, “Corban University has helped me grow in many ways since I was first accepted. One of the most unique aspects of my time at Corban was the fact that I attended classes on campus during my senior year of high school at Salem Academy. As I was to start my education with Corban as a full-time college student, I was offered the chance to pursue a dream and work for Walt Disney World Company, where I was able to make dreams
come true for children of all ages. I attended all my college classes online while working fulltime. Two years later, as I started to work on my thesis project, another opportunity arose. I was only two months into my thesis when I was offered a contract at the Tokyo Disney Resort as a performer. I accepted, then went to work condensing a year’s worth of thesis material into less than six months. I presented my thesis on campus in February, then traveled overseas where I continued my working career and finishing my last class in time for May 1 graduation. Three years after I started, I now hold a Bachelor of Science in Business. To those who look at Corban and ask, ‘What does Corban have for me?’ Know that anything is possible with God, hard work and great faculty.” Sherri Sperling ADP ‘10 of Jefferson, Ore., joined John L. Scott Real Estate’s Albany office as a broker. She has been an Oregon-licensed real estate broker since 1999 and worked in the mid-Valley for the past 10 years.
Down the Aisle Laura Nelson ’05 married David Romine ‘06(n) at the Historic Reed Opera House in Salem on April 25, 2009. Matrons of Honor included sisters of the bride, Karyn Nelson Braaten ‘00 and Jennifer Nelson Bentz ’03, Romine /Nelson with bridesmaid Rebecca Van Dyk. Other wedding attendants included Millie Davis ’04 and Sarah Davis Parker ‘04(n). Best man was Ian McGrath, with groomsmen, brothers of the groom, Kevin Romine and Peter Romine. Parents of the bride are John Nelson ‘76 and Shari Nelson of Redmond, Ore. Parents of the groom are Don and Barbara Romine of Keizer. Wedding usher was brother-in-law of the bride, Kelly Braaten ’97. Uncle of the bride, Pastor Dan Nelson ’73, performed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and now reside in FALL 2010
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Keizer where David works as a personal banker and Laura works as a legal assistant. Timothy Dady ’09 married Mary Hynes ’09 on April 10, 2010, at Salem First Christian Church. Joining them in the wedding party were alumni Natalie Reister ’08 and Jonsey Hendrix ’10. Officiating pastor was Justin Greene Dady/Hynes ’93. The couple honeymooned in Victoria, British Columbia. They live in Salem and attend Salem Heights Church. In July they helped lead a team of youth and adults from their church to the Czech Republic, where they taught at an English camp and shared Christ with students. Their future goal is to serve full time with the missions organization Josiah Venture and join their ministry by moving to Eastern Europe.
All in the Family Troy Bassham ’93 and wife Lori welcomed their son Matthew into the world and their family in February 2009 and then officially finalized the adoption April 2010. Matthew joins big brother Garrett, 4, and his parents as they serve the Lord in West Jordan, Utah. 1 Jennifer Keith Cobongs ’95 and husband Bitrus announced the birth of their twin boys, Judah and Josiah, born Oct. 27, 2009. The Cobongs family lives in Garland, Texas, where Bitrus is serving as an Air Force Reserve Chaplain while he continues to work on his dissertation at Dallas Theological Seminary. 2 Emily Bryson Forbes ‘96 and her husband Aaron of Salem welcomed Kinlee Renee, born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 in. long. 3 Ian Filonczuk ’98 and wife Melody Davenport Filonczuk ‘98(n) welcomed their son, Caleb Anthony, on October 23, 2009. He joins his big sister Joy Rachelle. The Filonczuk family has relocated to Nampa, Idaho. 4 Lisa Winters Engelman ’00 and husband Stephen announced the birth of their daughter, Ellianna Joy, born December 18, 2009. She was
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welcomed by her big brother Luke. They live in Portland where Steve works for Cadence and Lisa enjoys being a stay-at-home mom. 5
at a nuclear power plant and recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in theology. They reside in Pasco, Wash. 12
Megan Smith Stuck ’00 and husband Brian of Salem welcomed Kylah, born October 23, 2008. She joins big brother Isaiah. Megan owns a business called Bella Joy Creations, which focuses on jewelry, and she is also a home school tester. 6
Holly Steward Schilperoort ’07 and Aaron Schilperoort ’11 announced the birth of their first child, Adaline Jean, born Dec. 26, 2009. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20.5 in. long. Aaron is a senior in the History Education Department at Corban, and Holly has been the Resident Director of Aagard Hall for the past three years, but recently moved to Balyo Hall for the new school year. 13
Maureen Coffey Hess ’02 and husband Douglas welcomed their second son Carter Matthew on May 25, 2010. He joins big brother Cooper. They have relocated to the Washington D.C. area. Doug returned to his job at the Pentagon after completing another 12-month tour in Afghanistan. 7 Jeff Tollison ’02 and wife Holly welcomed their second child, Eller Thomas, May 8, 2010. He joins big brother North Wesley, born November 2008. They live in Corning, Calif., where Jeff teaches at the local high school. They attend Orland Evangelical Free Church. Jeff teaches Sunday school and helps with pulpit supply, and Holly serves in the children’s ministry department. Jeff is finishing his master’s in education and hopes to be involved in Christian education. Holly is a stay-at-home mom. 8 Jason Stopher ’03 and wife Terra Barker Stopher ’05 welcomed daughter Amelia Jordyn, on Jan.10, 2010. She joins older siblings Caleb and Natalie. The Stopher family recently moved from Salem to Twin Falls, Idaho. Jason is a store manager in grocery retail, and Terra is a stay-at-home mom and has a photography business. 9 Dave Bertolini ’04 and Amy Davis Bertolini ’05 welcomed their first child, Callie Sue, born March 30, 2010. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 in. long. They live in Dallas, Ore., where Dave is the associate pastor at Grace Community Church, and Amy works part time in real estate. 10
With the Lord Marian Taff Parker ‘56(n), of Lancaster, Calif., went to be with the Lord on Oct. 12, 2009. After having emergency surgery in September, she developed pneumonia and was unable to regain her strength. Calvin Joseph Fugate ADP ’07, age 37, of Lodi, Calif., went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2010. Calvin was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle when another driver lost control and collided with him. He was born in Walnut Creek, and his family moved to Lodi in 1987. He entered the U.S. Army and received his honorable discharge in 1994. He and his family attended Temple Baptist Church. For the past 12 years he worked as a Youth Correctional Counselor at N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton, Calif. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Calvin is survived by his wife, Audrie Fugate, three children and other family members. A memorial service was held April 2, 2010, at Temple Baptist Church with the U.S. Army Honor Guard presenting military honors.
Levi Leslie ’04 and wife announced the birth of their daughter, Lorelai Grace, on Jan. 6, 2010. They live in Eugene where Levi works as a jobsite foreman for a construction company. He and his wife lead the high school youth group at their church. 11
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Nick Coleman ’05 and wife Megan Patterson Coleman ‘05(n) welcomed their second child, Sophia Lind, born October (Oct.) 26, 2009. She joins big brother, 3-year-old Josiah. Nick works
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Send baby photos! We’d like to know about your growing families and see their new faces! Send your photos and birth announcements and receive a gift from the Alumni Office. Send to: Corban University Alumni Office 5000 Deer Park Drive SE Salem, OR 97317
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Matthew Bassham Judah & Josiah Cobongs Kinlee Renee Forbes Caleb Anthony Filonczuk Ellianna Joy Engleman Kylah Stuck Carter Matthew Hess
8. Eller Thomas Tollison 9. Amelia Jordyn Stopher 10. Callie Sue Bertolini 11. Lorelai Grace Leslie 12. Sophia Lind Coleman 13. Adaline Jean Schilperoot
Or email attachments to: alumni@corban.edu.
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Your financial support of Northwest Baptist Seminary and Corban is important
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erry Posey and his wife Phyllis have been married for 33 years and are active financial supporters of Northwest Baptist Seminary (NBS), and what is soon to become the Corban University School of Ministry. Terry has been on the Board of Trustees for NBS for 12 years and presently serves as the Chairman of the Board. When the merger of the two schools is complete, Terry will serve as the Vice Chairman of the Corban University board of trustees. When asked why they so strongly support NBS and the mission of Corban University, they said, “The Seminary and the University are creditably effective in training young men and women for ministry. Not only do students receive a
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first-class education, but they are also trained to be mature spiritual leaders. We would encourage anyone to support the Seminary and Corban University.” The Poseys have five children and six grandchildren. Terry graduated from Los Angles Baptist College in 1976 with B.A. degrees in history and business. In 1979 he graduated from Seattle University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. Since then he has served in Tacoma, Wash. as a prosecutor, public defender and pro-tem judge. Terry has also maintained a private practice specializing in estate planning, and business and real estate. In addition, he has represented Christian organizations, pastors and missionaries at no charge.
For more information about the Corban University School of Ministry’s planned giving options, please call Chris Erickson at Corban (1-800-845-3005 / cerickson@corban.edu) or Jim Godwin at NBS (253-759-6104 x118 / jgodwin@corban.edu). You may also request a booklet on planned giving or visit our website at giving.corban.edu.
Corban University and Northwest Baptist Seminary are non profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt educational corporations. We offer several other planned giving vehicles such as a 1) Charitable Gift Annuity, 2) Charitable Lead Trust, 3) Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, and 4) Charitable Remainder Trust. Gifts of real property or life insurance are another way to support the mission of the University.