Cornerstone University Fall 2015 Magazine & Annual Report

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Martie and I have a big wedding anniversary coming up. I am not going to say how many years, but it’s a lot!

This anniversary marks a great life together. So many fond memories of moving through seasons of falling in love, early years of going through seminary, parenting, pastoring, watching our kids get married to outstanding spouses, and now into grandparenting. We have so much to be thankful for. At the same time, this anniversary reminds us that we are getting older and that we have more behind us than ahead of us. I am not complaining; it’s just our reality.

Unlike relational anniversaries, however, institutional anniversaries give us an opportunity to celebrate the past while looking forward to limitless possibilities in the future.

Places like Cornerstone University get better with age! And, with the right people on board, universities are able to constantly reinvent themselves for something bigger and better than before. It’s a joy to share with you that Cornerstone continues to be filled with highly-committed, capable, creative and energetic people who are focused on Cornerstone becoming an even more effective student-focused learning environment where Jesus Christ is central.

The exciting future that we envision here at CU in this 75th year includes: §§ The introduction of new academic programs in the sciences and health care. §§ Planning for a funding drive to build a much needed new science facility to address the strategic market of science, technology and mathematics.

§§ An enhanced Honors Program that will inject new vibrancy into the intellectual atmosphere. §§ A reorganization of the academic structure to create new synergies between the traditional undergraduate programs and our Professional & Graduate Studies.

All of these initiatives (and more!) are injecting CU with new energies and attractions…proving the point that, while getting older, we are getting better!

So join me in wishing Cornerstone University a happy 75th Anniversary!

Our best years are still ahead!

Thankfully,

Joe Stowell

§§ The accentuation of our commitment to being a spiritually contagious environment with the addition of Christ Chapel.

IN THIS ISSUE

4 FOUNDATIONS MATTER A look back over CU’s first 75 years.

10 CU TO OFFER DOCTORATE

CU is excited to be in the final stages of offering its first doctoral program.

14 THINKING THROUGH THE THEOLOGY OF WORK

A local pastor looks at what working in business, photography, farming or retail have to do with faith in Christ and His mission in the world.

18 SPIRITUALITY AT CU

While many in the Millennial Generation appear to be walking away from the faith, CU is intentionally building strong faith foundations.

24 RESTRUCTURING CU’S LEADERSHIP FOR A STRONGER TOMORROW

Recent changes to leadership mean significant collaboration and ensures future innovation at CU. 26 HEADWINDS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Dr. Stowell discusses challenges facing today’s Christian colleges from the U.S. Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling to the HHS lawsuit.

29 ANNUAL REPORT

A report on CU operations and financial activities for fiscal year 2014–2015.

FOUNDATIONS

MATTER

by Kathryn Johnson

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“BUT GOD HAS CHOSEN THE FOOLISH THINGS OF THIS WORLD TO PUT TO SHAME THE WISE...”

– 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27a

Dr. Oliver Van Osdel’s expansion plans for a church were bold, garnering plenty of skepticism. People called the new building “Van Osdel’s Folly.” What 434-person congregation needed a structure that seated 1,400? However, Van Osdel carried an inner peace regarding God’s purpose. So he persisted, dreaming not only of space to worship, but an institute providing deeper instruction in the Scriptures.

The vision God placed in Van Osdel’s heart outpaced him. Upon his death, Wealthy Street Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., had a congregation of more than 1,200, plus an inherited passion to realize that Bible institute. Classes began six years later.

From the institute’s onset, wise counsel and young visionaries gathered in prayer and service. These men included a young dreamer whose heart was stirred for the school, 32-year-old W. Wilbert Welch.

He would remain loyal to the school’s story for the whole of his life.

Dr. Welch was born Feb. 7, 1918. He graduated from Brown City High School in Brown City, Mich. in 1934 and from Cedarville College. In 1942 he married Meryl (Ball) Welch. He served as pastor of North Casanovia Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church in Rome, Ga. and Muskegon, Mich. before becoming president of Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and Bible Institute in 1951.

The first semester of Baptist Bible Institute commenced classes on Jan. 7, 1941 with a reported 200

students and 10 part-time instructors.

In the ensuing decade, a regional body of believers supported and counseled the institution in its growth to include night and day classes and state authorization to grant degrees.

The school was remarkable not because it stood out, but because it invited so many communities of the faith to stand together.

Dr. Reverend Gerard Knol (19461953) served as president during the school’s key transition from fledgling institute to established seminary, shepherding debt-free management and growing enrollment.

Growth in academic rigor and size continued through 1958, when then-president Dr. J. Edward Hawkes’ resigned, creating a crisis in leadership. The school suffered a leadership void and vision.

Subsequently, enrollment dropped to 148 students.

Dr. Welch, the young man who had felt such inspiration in the planning of the school, returned to serve as its fifth president, bringing with him the same kind of “foolish” faith that birthed this institution. His audacious

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hope meant plenty of people questioned his tactics. Still, Welch came with a heart burdened by God’s mission, which he articulated with conviction: “It shall be the purpose of this school to stand without apology for the historic faith, to train men and women for effective Christian service, to teach all to be diligent in life, fervent in spirit, courageous in convictions and Christcentered in all things.”

Under the guidance of Dr. Welch and with a name change to honor growing scope, Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary committed to extend the school’s reach to the nation and carry the Gospel throughout the world.

In his 24 years as president, Dr. Welch led the school through many changes – always considering what was best for the school and the students. The university dedicated the iconic clock tower in the name of Dr. and Mrs. Welch as appreciation for all they have done.

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Pictured: Page 4: 1001 E. Beltline Ave. in 1964 Page 6: (clockwise from left) A student signing a form in the 1960s.

A group of students standing at the entrance of Wealthy Street Baptist Church in 1941. The men’s basketball team celebrating their 1999 NAIA championship. CU now offers degrees in a variety of health care related fields. The W. Wilbert and Meryl Welch clock tower, built in 2006.

Page 7: Dr. W. Wilbert Welch, CU president 1951-1983 and 1991.

Humble and faithful in his asking, Dr. Welch led the school into an unprecedented season of answered prayers, perhaps the most famous of which happened at Leonard and East Beltline, the site of a large farm.

There, Dr. Welch shared with a kindhearted widow his sense that God had marked the land for the training of men and women to follow hard after Him. She agreed.

No one present at the moment will forget the thrill as God gave complete unanimity about the purchase of the 64acre tract where the school now operates.

– Messenger, October 1964 When the school changed locations in 1964, Dr. Welch dreamed of 500 students. Before he retired, God brought more than 1,000 under his care.

Growth wasn’t necessarily announced with fanfare. The night before

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opening classes at the new campus, Dr. Welch, his wife Meryl, Dr. Warren Faber and his wife Glennys scrubbed the floors of the classroom building themselves so it was ready to greet students.

The late 1960s and early 1970s produced a defining moment. Under the leadership of Welch and deans Gerritt TenBrink and Don Veldt, the university navigated its way from a bible college to a liberal arts institution. The change from offering primarily a bible education was not met without opposition.

“Christian education should prepare the individual to fulfill the calling that God had extended to him,” reflected TenBrink at the time. “This call is as genuine to the pastor as it is to the plumber. When a Christian seeks to serve God through his calling, he must not be ill-equipped.”

When Dr. Welch sensed it was time to welcome new leadership in 1983,

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he transitioned to an advisory role for Dr. Charles Wagner and later for Dr. Rex Rogers — whose faithful stewardship of the school resulted in national accreditation, new dorms and academic buildings, international extension programs, more than a dozen new bachelor’s degrees and an adult education program.

Today, thanks to an enduring, unapologetic faith in the foolish things of this world, Cornerstone has issued 7,499 undergraduate degrees.

At the mark of 75 years, God has returned Cornerstone to its beginning — the construction of a sacred space for welcoming students with hearts hungry to worship and minds eager for biblical instruction.

It’s a story only He could fashion.

Gratitude extends to all the faculty, staff, alumni and community who have walked the road from Wealthy Street to the dedication of Christ Chapel. All praise is given to where it’s due. Soli Deo Gloria.

DR. WALTER WILBERT WELCH CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT 1959–1983 INTERIM PRESIDENT 1991 In 1959, Dr. W. Wilbert Welch was called to be president of Grand Rapids Baptist Bible Institute (now Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary). He served as the university president for 24 years until 1983 and as Chancellor for 32 years. As president, Dr. Welch had the vision to relocate the campus to an expansive, highly visible and easily accessible site. He provided persevering leadership to our community through challenging times of change, expanded the facilities and was an untiring champion of strong academics and the spiritual development of our students. But his greatest legacy was his love for Christ that translated into a servant’s heart and Godly example to all students.

Dr. Welch went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 16, 2015. A memorial service was held in his honor on Aug. 31, at Christ Chapel.

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CU THROUGH

THE YEARS 2015

Christ Chapel dedicated.

2007 Online education initiated.

2003

Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary renamed to Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

2001 WCSG named Focus on the Family’s “Station of the Year.”

1999 Name changed to Cornerstone University. Men’s basketball team wins its first of three NAIA National Championships.

1993 First cohort of adult continuing education program.

1986 Seminary Southeast Asia Extension Program approved

by North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

1976 Student body topped 1,000 for the first time. Th.M. degree approved.

1973 WCSG began broadcasting.

1964 Moved the campus to 1001 E. Beltline Ave.

1963 Name changed to Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College & Seminary.

First four-year program graduates.

1947 The seminary conferred its first degree.

1944 CU graduated its first class with 18 graduates.

1941 Baptist Bible Institute opened as an evening school. (Dr. David Otis Fuller, president)

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KICKING OFF CU’S

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CHRIST CHAPEL DEDICATION AND KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY CONCERT

Cornerstone University’s 75th Anniversary year began with the formal opening of Christ Chapel on Sept. 14. In the morning, faculty, staff, students and dignitaries packed the new building for the Chapel Dedication. Later that night, nearly 600 alumni and friends from the community gathered for the Chapel Celebration. Both events featured a special segment with Peter Brandes, the Danish artist who created the chapel’s four stunning stained glass windows. On Oct. 7, Christ Chapel hosted its first public concert – Keith and Kristyn Getty, writers of “In Christ Alone.” Over 1,100 joined the Irish couple for a magnificent night of music and worship.

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by Ann Byle

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Cornerstone University is excited to be launching its Ed.D. program, the first of its kind for the university. The Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and Development would place Cornerstone in the top echelon of institutions offering terminal degrees in this growing and popular area.

“We will offer a rigorous program with a pragmatic focus,” said Dr. Peter Osborn, vice president for adult learning at CU. “We want our students to hit the ground running, to make a contribution today in the community through our program.”

The Ed.D. program, which is anticipated to begin next year with a cohort of 16-20 students, is 60 credit hours over 3-4 years, with classes delivered online. There will be three site visits — beginning, middle and end of the program — and a large research project as the capstone. Mentoring will also be a key component of the program.

Courses include: §§ Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Leadership §§ Leadership, Human Resources Management, and Diversity §§ Organizational Culture and Change Management.

“The final project is very much about applied knowledge, about solving a local problem where people work,” said Dr. Jeff Savage, associate dean and professor of business for CU’s Professional & Graduate Studies.

He calls the program practitionerfocused, not merely research based.

Students will use research to learn

what it says about organizational leadership and development, and apply it rigorously to create evidencebased best practices.

“This program in a sense completes the cycle of CU truly being a university that offers all levels of education,” said Osborn.

“We have a very action-oriented, pragmatic program,” said Savage.

“There’s a gap between what researchers know and practitioners do, so we’re trying to shorten that gap.”

Savage describes the rigorous application process, saying, “We intentionally want to attract and retain a certain caliber of student. We want students to come with all the skills to succeed; we want them to be self-starters, and able to read, write and think critically.”

Dr. Nicole McDonald, professor of psychology at Cornerstone, will teach Quantitative Methods in the new Ed.D. program, as well as serve on the faculty team overseeing final research projects.

“I am passionate about working with our doctoral students to develop projects that are data-driven and situated in real-world organizations,” she said. “Through this program, students will gain key insights and skills in using organizational data to effect authentic change within one’s organization or institution.”

The Ed.D. is a natural extension of the graduate programs offered through PGS and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, which enroll a total of about 650 graduate students.

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They hope to draw students who work for non-profit organizations, educators in higher education.

Institutions such as community colleges, and ministry leaders.

“Anyone who is a manager or an emerging leader is a candidate for the program,” said Savage. “We want to improve practices and leadership in companies.”

Adds McDonald, “I hope that this program empowers students to develop and exercise the type of leadership that builds on their God-given strengths and competencies, while also inspiring others under their influence to develop their own gifts and talents further.

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“Students in the program will take away valuable skills in organizational assessment, data-based decision making and application of biblical principles within professional contexts to promote ethical, integrity-focused, and prayerinfused practice.”

The new doctorate program is a natural next step for students who have completed CU’s master’s level degree.

“We hope those who enroll in this program have gone through our master’s program and had a positive experience.

Now they want to do more,” said Osborn. “We’re excited to provide more and have those students continue into even greater roles in West Michigan and the community.”

entrusted to steward creation,” he said, “and part of that call is to steward culture and organizations within that culture. We want to leverage best practices and theories to steward human and financial resources well.”

For Osborn, the new Ed.D. program is about stewardship. “We’ve been

LEADERSHIP MATTERS ENGAGED EDUCATION PREPARING PEOPLE TO LEAD CERTIFICATE, ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR, MASTER AND DOCTORATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR WORKING ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES INCLUDING: §§ Business §§ Education §§ Human Services §§ Management §§ Ministry

§§ Organizational Leadership §§ Psychology §§ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CORNERSTONE.EDU/PGS/DEGREES.

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WHOLENESS

MATTERS

M.A. IN COUNSELING AT CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY At the heart of a counselor is the desire to help people overcome brokenness and pursue wholeness in life. Counselors are professionals who minister through a willingness to invest their time and energy in the lives of others. The M.A. in Counseling at Cornerstone University will help develop the skills essential to the practice to the practice of counseling, provide competency in biblical and theological interpretation, and the academic basis for state licensure – all in a convenient, online format.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.CORNERSTONE.EDU/MAC

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by Artie M. Lindsay (M.T.S. ’04)

Teaching Pastor at Tabernacle Community Church in Grand Rapids

What does working in sales, manufacturing, farming or retail have to do with faith in Christ and His mission in the world? Everyday Works, a program from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS), helps us explore how our faith in Christ relates to what we do every day.

Something as simple as the words used in my website biography, referencing my call to full-time ministry, revealed the subtle ways we have allowed platonic thinking to influence our language and practice.

Every follower of Jesus is called to full-time ministry. And, if that’s the case, isn’t it my responsibility to equip God’s people for the work of ministry in all of life – including the workplace? This “aha” moment came while participating in a learning community with other pastors from around the country discussing the integration of faith and work.

In the opening pages of Scripture, we see a God who is at work making all things good. He sets a pattern of work and rest for humanity to follow and gives Adam a garden to work, tend and cultivate. The use of the Hebrew word “avodah,” translated “cultivate,” appears in Scripture as work, service or even worship.

Could it be that God’s original design was that our work would and should be seen as an act of worship?

It most certainly was to be an extension of the creative activity of God. Adam, with Eve as his helper, was privileged to work alongside God, to actualize the potential of God’s creation (Genesis 2:18-19). Work was established as a good thing and a part of God’s plan for humanity.

Work is one way we can care for God’s world and contribute to the needs of others, the common good and the flourishing of humanity.

At Tabernacle Community Church in Grand Rapids, we are challenging our congregation to consider ways their everyday work is contributing to the needs of others as well as the common good of humanity. It has invigorated our congregation.

People are finding new ways to serve God and others as they ponder the importance of work in light of the character and activity of God. For example, a cleaning lady finding joy in reflecting the image of God as she restores cleanliness to homes for busy families. Or the college professor who looks for ways to

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inspire students to prepare for careers improving the lives of others with their products and services. From stay-at-home moms to corporate executives, people are discovering that their work matters in the Kingdom of God. If you are like us, and are looking for ways to demonstrate that Jesus is the Lord of all of life, here are a few practices we have found impactful: §§ Monthly “All of Life” interviews to remind our congregation that God values their work, as well as their Christian character on the job. §§ Creation of a commissioning statement affirming members call to reflect the image of God who creates, redeems, restores and is making all things new. §§ Collecting data on peoples’ work, gifting, skills and abilities to assess our vocational power as a church. §§ Our “We Serve” team builds relationships with organizations and non-profits, connecting our specialized gifts and skills to their needs.

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§§ Pastoral job visits to understand more about the careers of the congregation and help bridge the gap between Sunday and Monday. §§ Establishment of a Leadership in Vocational Engagement Team who leads a 12-month study on the integration of faith and work, and how to integrate this into the life of the church. §§ Commissioning service and prayer of blessing for all the business owners (and stay-at-home moms) in our congregation. §§ Nine-week summer Youth Entrepreneur Leadership Program for middle- and high-school students. Business owners within our congregation serve as mentors for the students. Participants pitch a business idea and the top three winners receive seed money to launch the business idea. §§ Key people from our congregation attend GRTS’ Talking Points program about Everyday Works: Pursuing a Discipleship that Matters.

As a pastor, it has been an exciting journey for me to see our people come alive to a more robust understanding of their call to full-time ministry through their work.

Let’s work together to equip and empower God’s people for fruitful ministry in all of life.

For more resources on theology, culture and vocation, visit the new Talking Points blog at talkingpointsgr.com.

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EVERYDAY WORKS

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From February to May 2016, GRTS invites pastors and ministry leaders to a Talking Points series of exploration sessions focusing on how to help people develop a biblical view of work, discipleship, and caring for those in poverty.

Register at cornerstone.edu, search keyword “Everyday Works.”

BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS

MATTER

At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we believe Biblical Foundations Matter. GRTS offers academic, ministry and counseling programs that encourage you to think deeply about life and faith, and help you understand more fully your role in serving God in today’s culture. GRTS is dedicated to training pastors, counselors, ministry leaders, missionaries and teachers for serving wherever God leads.

GRTS DEGREES Master of Divinity Master of Theology M.A. Christian Formation M.A. Counseling M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies “My seminary education at GRTS has helped to shape my theological framework and GRTS continues to challenge me as I consider the intrinsic value and place of work in the Kingdom.”

Artie M. Lindsay (M.T.S. ‘04) § Teaching Pastor at Tabernacle Community Church in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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by Gerald Long john, Jr., Ed.D. Vice President for Student Development | Title IX Coordinator

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Much of the news about the faith of college students has been less than encouraging in recent years. David Kinnaman’s book, unChristian (2007), documented the reality that for many students in their college years, Christianity was viewed as hypocritical, judgmental, and too sheltered. Another book published around the same time poignantly pointed out that while many Millennials were interested in Jesus, they were disillusioned by the politics and practices of the church (They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Kimball, 2007).

Even those who have grown up in the church are finding themselves increasingly disillusioned, often to the point of leaving behind the practices of regular church attendance and involvement in Christian community – a phenomenon documented in Kinnaman’s follow-up book, You Lost Me (2011).

While these new realities are sobering, at Cornerstone we believe they present a powerful opportunity for us to live out our mission. The dynamic offered by a Christ-centered, residential learning community provides daily opportunities for students’ faith to be sharpened, stretched and strengthened.

That process begins the moment students arrive on our campus. Our first-year program, Terra Firma (Latin for “firm foundation”) places students in small groups that learn and serve together under the leadership of a

staff or faculty facilitator and a peer guide for the entire first year. The program focuses on four “C’s” – Christ, Character, Community and Culture – as a means of drawing our students back to the basics of what it means to know and serve God. Given the fact that Millennials are passionate about active spirituality, their time in Terra Firma allows them to put their faith into practice as they engage in hundreds of hours of service throughout the year.

Their faith formation is reinforced by their experience in the residence halls. Surveys indicate that our students long for Christian community that is authentic, that recognizes the reality of struggle and doubt, yet continually points to the truth of the Gospel. That’s why each of our residence halls is led by a full-time staff member who equips a team of student leaders to support, encourage and facilitate spiritual growth during this season in students’

lives. Even students who commute to Cornerstone are cared for by a staff member and a team of commuter assistants who work to connect these students to discipleship opportunities on campus. The experience of living in community together provides a unique opportunity to live out the type of ministry described by Paul: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” (1 Thess. 2:8, NIV) The pressures and challenges of residential living allow for grace to be extended, received and experienced.

Our faith in Christ is proclaimed publicly at least four times a week as our community gathers for corporate worship. Our chapel program allows members of the campus community to hear from area pastors, scholars and Christian leaders as we explore the depths and breadth of a faith that is not disconnected from what is happening in our world.

RECOMMENDED READING 1. unChristian: What A New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity...and Why it Matters

by David Kinnaman & Gabe Lyons Based on groundbreaking Barna Group research, unChristian uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of Christianity and explores what can be done to reverse them.

2. They Like Jesus but Not the Church

by Dan Kimball A ministry resource book exploring six of the most common objections and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and Christianity.

3. You Lost Me

by David Kinnaman & Aly Hawkins Discusses the serious long-term consequences of our failure to equip young people to live “in but not of” the world, and offers ideas on how to help them embrace a vibrant faith over a lifetime.

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These gatherings also allow us, as we worship, to proclaim the Gospel to one another. Our student worship teams carefully plan out services that lead our community through the Gospel – God’s holiness, human sinfulness, Christ’s redemption and our calling as His followers. As our culture increasingly becomes obsessed with what is temporal and momentarily newsworthy, we are reminded of a faith that is doctrinally deep, historically rich and profoundly satisfying.

a community that is genuine. That’s why we have initiated the Cornerstone Virtue Project, an intentional commitment by each member of our campus – faculty, staff and students – to grow in the virtues that mark citizens of Christ’s Kingdom. It’s our deep conviction that our proclamation of the Gospel must be accompanied by a commitment to living it out. That’s why we’re spending time in our classrooms, residence halls, staff meetings, chapels and dining tables talking about how to cultivate these virtues – gratitude, hospitality, self-discipline, faith, hope, love, courage, justice and wisdom – in our lives and in our community. We long to answer skepticism with authenticity; disillusionment with hope.

Ultimately, all of these programs must be lived out and experienced in

While the overall trends in Millennial spirituality and commitment to the

At a recent chapel gathering, for example, a member of our faculty helped us consider the question of how followers of Christ might respond to the growing refugee crisis in Europe.

KIMBERLY BYTWERK (B.A. ’06; M.A. ’15) RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF PICKITT HALL AND SOJOURNERS MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR FAITH JOURNEY: Cornerstone has made an incredible impact on my spiritual journey. Looking back I’m astonished at how much I’ve grown throughout my time here. Now I’m blessed to be able to give back as well as continue to grow through living and working in this community.

WHAT MATTERS? I love being able to do life with students. I am amazed at how the Lord orchestrates what I am learning with what is needed in the community around me and how we are able to mutually sharpen each other. #WhatMattersCU

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church may be discouraging, we are seeing a different trajectory in the spiritual formation of our students at CU. Their vibrant love for Christ and for one another compels them to be influencers in their world for Christ – a profoundly encouraging reality for those of us who have the privilege to serve alongside them at Cornerstone.

You are invited to join us at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or go online for a live broadcast of our weekly chapel services.

Check out our schedule at cornerstone.edu under search term “Chapel 2015.”

UPCOMING EVENTS FALL 2015

SPRING 2016

NOV. 17 § 7 P.M. CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY THROUGH THE YEARS

FEB. 5 § 6 P.M. WINTER GALA

Longtime professor Andy Smith leads a panel discussion through CU’s journey as a Christ-centered academic institution.

DEC. 2 § 10 A.M. PALEY SCULPTURE DEDICATION

Join us for the unveiling and naming of the newest art in the chapel lobby. Designed by world-renowned sculptor Albert Paley, the spectacular stainless steel 14-foot x 27-foot sculpture in the chapel lobby stunningly reflects the life of Christ.

DEC. 5 CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The community is invited to Christ Chapel for a performance by Cornerstone’s musical groups to usher in the Christmas season.

Chorale, Credo, Symphonic Winds and Chancel will perform.

Enjoy a night with alumni and friends at Frederik Meijer Gardens as we celebrate and honor alumni. For more information, visit cornerstone.edu/alumni.

MARCH 21 § 7 P.M. MAJESTIC BRASS OF GRAND RAPIDS

Eight professional brass musicians, Majestic Brass of Grand Rapids will perform a selection of sacred and classical songs in Christ Chapel in a first-of-its-kind Passion Week performance. All are welcome.

APRIL 8-9 MEN’S CONFERENCE FEATURING BRYAN LORITTS

APRIL 17 GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SACRED DIMENSIONS CONCERT

Join us for an evening of beautiful music in Christ Chapel as the CU Chorale joins the Grand Rapids Symphony Sacred Dimensions concert series.

APRIL § DATE TO BE DETERMINED* TORAH SCROLLS

A gift to the Cornerstone University campus, the sacred scrolls will be unveiled as a treasured artifact. The community is invited to this event. * Visit www.cornerstone.edu/75th-anniversary for more information.

A men’s conference for students and the community will feature speaker Bryan Loritts, the pastor for preaching and mission at Trinity Grace Church in New York City and recently voted one of the top 30 emerging Christian leaders.

LEARN MORE AT CORNERSTONE.EDU/75.

WHEREVER YOU ARE WCSG is there providing encouraging, faith-building programming for you and your family.

Listen online at www.wcsg.org or at 91.3 FM for all-Christian, family-friendly, commercial free, adult contemporary music and teaching programs.

UPCOMING WCSG EVENTS “The Saints and Sinners Tour� with Matt Maher December 6, 2015

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by Jeremy Bouma

In the past decade, several sectors of the American economy have experienced disruptive changes, radically transforming how businesses and consumers interact. Uber is transforming hired transportation. Amazon has changed how we read and publish books through their Kindle e-reading devices.

Similar changes are impacting higher education as well. From private for-profit universities to free Massive Open Online Courses and free continuing education, the nature of college and the university experience is undergoing a tremendous shift.

“In the digital age, higher education, willingly or unwillingly, will undergo disruptive change,” writes Arthur Levine, president emeritus of Teachers College, Columbia University. “Existing institutions can lead the change or become its victim.”

Under the direction of President Joe Stowell, Cornerstone University

is poised to navigate such dramatic changes in higher education through several intentional initiatives, one of which is a significant leadership restructure.

Through an academic realignment this summer, Cornerstone aligned familiar leaders to prepare the university for a strong future.

Dr. John VerBerkmoes, who served as Vice President for Adult Learning and Academic Dean for Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, was promoted to Executive Vice President for Academics and Dean of GRTS. Joining his team: Dr. Peter Osborn to fulfill

VerBerkmoes’ former role as Vice President for Adult Learning and Dr. Shawn Newhouse as Vice President for Traditional Undergraduate Academics. Newhouse assumed the academic duties of Rick Ostrander, who served as provost since 2009.

Under this new model, VerBerkmoes’ role as a true Chief Academic Officer will be crucial in leading Cornerstone’s continued academic success and accelerated growth in collaboration with the faculty and Dr. Joe Stowell’s cabinet.

“John is a proven and highly respected academic leader,” said Stowell. “His strategic thinking and effective academic leadership skills have been vetted on many fronts, as he has rendered distinguished service to our university.”

Osborn previously served as dean of students for GRTS before assuming duties as associate professor and associate vice president for adult learning. He is leading and expanding PGS and ABTS, positioning the university to leverage the changing dynamics of adult continuing education.

Prior to serving at CU, Newhouse served as a manager in corporate contexts and in leadership roles for nonprofit organizations. Since 2008, she has taught marketing and international business courses in CU’s Division of Business. Newhouse’s unique blend of professional experience and academic achievement will anchor and strengthen Cornerstone’s undergraduate education.

THE BENEFITS OF CU’S NEW ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE The benefits to this new structure are numerous. First, the structure is designed around a leadershipteam strategy that’s ideal for the complexity of academic administration

in a multifaceted context like CU. Such complexity demands significant collaboration among colleagues, which this new team fosters.

Collaborative leadership will ensure continued innovation in the ever-changing higher education landscape. As VerBerkmoes explains, “The structure will provide greater opportunity to think synergistically about challenges and opportunities, collaborate in new program development, facilitate more effective use of institutional resources, and foster important innovations to our program offerings, systems and processes.”

Finally, the new leadership structure provides opportunity for all three members of the executive academic leadership team to contribute to the strategic direction of the university through service on the President’s Cabinet. Together, they will work to further strengthen each of the academic units while also working towards the continued flourishing of the whole of CU.

CU’s leadership shift aligns with the principles of the Bevington Group, experienced process and productivity improvement specialists. (See the Bevington Group’s six principles for a successful restructure listed below.)

Whether in higher education, public transportation or publishing, these principles for organizational leadership restructures enhance any enterprise.

Despite the tectonic shifts affecting higher education, Stowell and his leadership team believe Cornerstone University’s best days are yet ahead.

The new academic leadership structure positions CU to continue providing a Christ-centered, academically rigorous, relevant and affordable education. It also ensures Cornerstone’s faculty and staff will be preparing students to build lives that matter well into the future. All for the glory of God and good of the world.

They say the only thing constant in life is change. That is why organizations must be willing to undergo leadership restructures in order to accommodate industry disruption.

PRINCIPLES FOR A SUCCESSFUL RESTRUCTURE 1. Align the structure to fit the strategy.

2. Reduce organizational complexity.

3. Focus on core activities, for both the organization and personnel.

4. Create feasible roles, taking into account realistic groupings of skills and initiatives.

5. Implement with clarity, particularly roles and responsibilities.

6. Maintain flexibility.

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by Luke Stier (B.A. ’07)

Reflections from Dr. Stowell on current issues facing Christian higher education and Cornerstone University including: U.S. Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage and a lawsuit filed over Health and Human Services mandates.

At a time when the U.S. Supreme Court continues to make significant changes to American law, Cornerstone University is remaining firm in its core beliefs – while keeping a close eye on how rulings may impact the institution’s future.

“You do tend to roll over at 3 a.m. and think ‘Oh my goodness, what would happen if...,” Cornerstone President Dr. Joseph Stowell says.

Cornerstone was handed a victory in September when the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the institution does not have to offer insurance coverage for abortifacients (a substance that induces abortion) to its employees.

Cornerstone joined Dordt College (IA) in suing the federal government in order to protect their constitutional right to exercise institutional convictions.

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ABOUT THE CCCU The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) is a higher education association of 180 Christian institutions around the world. The 120-member campuses in North America are fully accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities with curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. In addition, 60 affiliate campuses from 19 countries are part of the CCCU. The CCCU encompasses 35 Protestant denominations, as well as the Catholic church, in its membership. The CCCU is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the historic Capitol Hill district of Washington, D.C.

Learn more at www.cccu.org.

“We believe in the sanctity of life and we’re willing to stand for that,” Stowell says. “The 8th district court ruled that our constitutional right to religious freedom protects us on this front. But it is a temporary victory.”

Temporary because while the appeals court ruling protects Cornerstone for now, other courts have differed in their rulings – meaning a case will eventually make its way to the Supreme Court.

Rulings in favor of same-sex marriage could have the biggest impact on Cornerstone.

The Cornerstone Confession puts the university in clear disagreement with the Supreme Court’s decision in June. “We believe that God directly created Adam and Eve...their union as man and woman models God’s design for marriage and perpetually stands as God’s loving and righteous will for all sexual intimacy,” he says.

Despite the court’s ruling, Cornerstone remains free at this point to exercise its religious freedom.

Stowell believes that aspect of the ruling will likely be challenged in court, and the final ruling could have a significant impact on Cornerstone.

“If they were to force the issue of nondiscrimination, in other words requiring us to hire people who are actively gay or involved in a same-sex marriage, then if we didn’t comply, we would lose federal funding and probably lose real estate tax exemption,” Stowell says.

Losing federal aid could mean Cornerstone would lose millions of dollars in student loans and Pell Grants.

“There is no way we could replenish the funds that our students get from these loans and grants,” Stowell says.

It’s a stance that not all Christian colleges are willing to take. Cornerstone is a member of the conservative Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Two schools, Goshen College (IN) and Eastern Mennonite University (VA), recently withdrew from the CCCU after deciding to open their hiring policies to same-sex couples serving on faculty and staff.

Despite the potential consequences, Stowell says Cornerstone will be faithful to its historical commitment to the authority of God’s Word in all of its policies and practices.

Stowell believes the ruling will come down to whether Christian institutions are allowed to operate under religious

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freedoms that are protected by the First Amendment.

“That is the huge issue. Will religious freedom rule or will the cultural priority of equality and non-discrimination carry the day? If the Supreme Court says that’s the law of the land, then that’s the law of the land,” Stowell explains.

“The issue then becomes ‘as for me and my house.’ In other words, am I free to manage the sphere of ‘my house’ according to the Word of God without government interference?”

It could still take a couple of years before the stance of organizations of conviction, like Cornerstone, are challenged in the courts – which means next year’s presidential election could have a big impact on the ruling. The next president may be responsible for nominating multiple justices, which could change the make-up of the court.

“If we move to a majority of liberals on the court, that puts us in more jeopardy for sure,” Stowell says. “So [the election] is critical.”

No matter what changes the federal government makes in the future that cause Stowell to wake up at 3 a.m., Cornerstone will stay steadfast to its Biblical convictions.

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The Cornerstone University Winter Gala is an occasion to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments and contributions that faculty and alumni make to Cornerstone University and the broader community. The evening will include an awards program featuring Alumnus of the Year awards, the induction of faculty into the Faculty Hall of Honor, and staff inductions into the Staff Hall of Honor.

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2015 UNRESTRICTED UNIVERSITY

UNRESTRICTED RADIO

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED

PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

$

$

TOTAL

OPERATING REVENUE Net Student Tuition and Fees

$

Contributions

Investment Income

27,333,567

$

-

41,559

-

Auxiliary Services 7,262,497 551,701 Other Income

-

774,462 2,969,245 3,846,939

2,851,174

637,967

-

- 679,526

-

54,420

$ 27,333,567

48,241 7,638,887 - 7,814,198

(40,980)

- 2,864,614

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE

$ 38,263,259 $ 3,575,366 $ 4,443,926 $ 48,241 $ 46,330,792

NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS

$ 11,225,603 $ 88,901 $ (11,314,504) $

- $

$

-

OPERATING EXPENSES

Education & General

22,704,289

$

Institutional Support 5,737,913 Physical Plant Operations

3,229,863

-

$

-

-

20,856

increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

- 3,250,719

-

Other Expenses 1,377,721 11,800

$ 22,704,289

- 5,737,913

-

Auxiliary Services 2,856,217 2,979,101

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

$

-

-

- 5,835,318

-

- 1,389,521

$ 35,906,003 $ 3,011,757 $ - $ - $ 38,917,760 $ 13,582,859 $ 652,510 $ (6,870,578) $ 48,241 $ 7,413,032

NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation Expense

$ (3,021,580) $

Unrealized Gains/(Losses) on Investments

(60,793)

Other Non-Academic Expenses

(22,528)

Unrealized Gains on Interest Rate Swap

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

357

$ 10,478,315

- $

- $

-

(294,114)

-

-

-

$ 652,510

- $ (3,021,580)

- (354,907)

-

$ (7,164,692) $

- -

357

(22,528)

48,241 $ 4,014,374

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF MAY 31, 2015

ASSETS UNIVERSITY

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS UNIVERSITY

Cash $ 10,198,141 Receivables, Inventories, & Prepaid Expenses 6,671,057 Investments 10,806,829 Fixed Assets, net 56,545,636 Other Assets 191,572

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Deferred Revenue and Deposits Notes Payable Long-term Debt $ Other Liabilities

TOTAL ASSETS

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3,727,901 3,546,227 1,006,000 17,227,208 1,372,021

NET ASSETS

$ 57,533,878

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$ 84,413,235

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UNIVERSIT Y OPERATING REVENUE UNIVERSITY OPERATING REVENUE AMOUNT

71.4%

Net Student Tuition and Fees

PERCENTAGE

Net Student Tuition and Fees $ 27,333,567 Contributions 774,462 Auxiliary Services 7,262,497 Other Income 2,892,733 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $ 38,263,259

71.4% 2.0% 19% 7.6% 100%

7.6%

Other Income

2.0%

19.0%

Contributions

Auxiliary Services

UNIVERSIT Y OPERATING EXPENSES UNIVERSITY OPERATING EXPENSES AMOUNT

63.2%

Education & General

Education & General $ 22,704,289 Institutional Support 5,737,913 Physical Plant Operations 3,229,863 Auxiliary Services 2,856,217 Other Expenses 1,377,721 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 35,906,003

PERCENTAGE 63.2% 16.0% 9.0% 8.0% 3.8% 100%

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Physical Plant Operations

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FINANCIAL AID AMOUNT

PERCENTAGE

Academic and Need-Based Grants $ 10,400,512 Athletic Scholarships 1,570,853 Incentive Scholarships 1,229,169 Seminary Scholarships 735,500 Funded Scholarships 348,272 Other Grants and Scholarships 205,778 TOTAL FINANCIAL AID $ 14,490,084

71.8%

Academic & Need-Based Grants

71.8% 10.8% 8.5% 5.1% 2.4% 1.4% 100%

8.5%

Incentive Scholarships

2.4%

Funded Scholarships

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Athletic Scholarships

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Seminary Scholarships

1.4%

Other Grants & Scholarships

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Samuel L Westerman Foundation

United Way

Sullivan Scholarship Fund Trust

Van Operating LTD

The Ahmanson Charitable Community

VanHaren Electric

Trust

Visbeen Associates Inc

The Bolthouse Foundation

Waterworks Automobile Wash

The Richard and Helen

Weather Shield Roofing Systems Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

DeVos Foundation Virginia McCaleb Trust

Whitneyville Carlovers LLC Your Way Cleaning

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GRAND RAPIDS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DONORS INDIVIDUALS

Leslie and Patricia Kroemer

Beulah Anderson

Arlyn and Marcia Lanting

Ralph and Mary Abuhl

Peter and Gail Atwood Tim and Cheri Beals Michael Belth Alan and Helen Blanchard George and Mary Brzezinski Raymond and Ann Byle Ray Cassada Ricardo Cibelli Christine Coggins Cecil and Bernita Colthorp Marge Daverman Donald and Leona DeBruyne John Dizer Carl and Karen Dufendach John and Desiree Duff Phyllis Eifert Mark and Anne Fifer Todd and Jill Hailpern Jeff and Robin Halsted John and Charlotte Hilber Robert and Jane Hilgenberg Phil Hollister Robert and Deborah Jeffers David and Coila Kennedy Colette Kirby Sally Koning John and Cheryl Kresge Mark and Lisa Kresge Robert and Teresa Krieger Don and Mona Krise

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Wilfred and Darlene Kuhnell Gentry and Elise Ledbetter Tom Martin

CHURCHES

Blythefield Hills Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Williamston First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale Grace Baptist Church of Cedarville

Brad McGuire

Highland Hills Baptist Church

Roy Miller Robert and Cheryl Mol Ron and Lisa Mol

Kent City Baptist Church Peace Reformed Church South Church

Karol Moratti Peter and Karen Osborn Brian and Kerry Page Scott and Angela Pease Peter and Patricia Pell

BUSINESSES

Credo Communications LLC Fort Wayne Missions Fund GTI Tours

Lois Piercy Harold and Bonnie Price Steve and Barbara Shattuck Joan Smart Roger and Barb Spencer Ruth Taylor Caleb Tseng David and Beverly Turner Steve and Laura VandeLune

The Potter’s House

MATCHING GIFT CO Microsoft Corporation Raytheon

FOUNDATIONS

Economic Development Foundation

John and Kelly VerBerkmoes

Jerry and Marcia Tubergen Foundation

Paul Ware

Kern Family Foundation Inc

Robert and Marian Wass

Louise S Allen Trust

Norman and Shirley Weener

Marjorie D Daverman Trust

Ellen Wells

National Christian Foundation West Michigan

Gregory and Michele Wells

Steelcase Foundation

Lois Whittemore

The Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation

Warren and Betty Wiersbe

The Phyllis Eifert Trust

Ronald Wiita

The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation

Joanne Woodard

Todd M. Rexford & Mary E. Rexford Living Trust

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