F E AT U R E S T O R Y
financial stewardship for
Learning for life
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After years as an elementary school teacher and stay-at-home mom, Debbie Rock, M.A. ’19 (left) says she prayed about how to serve God in the years after her children were grown.
“While doing a Bible study about Gideon and reflecting on how God can use ordinary people, I began to consider the idea of pursuing a career as a marriage and family counselor,” said Rock. She says she chose Messiah College for its faith-based academics, online program and CACREP accreditation. As part of her degree, she interned on campus at the Engle Center and, during fall semester, is finishing up a second internship at Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church. “I am counseling individuals, couples and
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families as well as co-leading some of the recovery program discussion groups,” said Rock. Throughout her experience, Assistant Professor of Counseling Steve Kuniak (right) has served as mentor during her time as a graduate student. “Dr. Kuniak shared a wealth of clinical knowledge about counseling clients in various situations,” said Rock. “He provided constructive feedback and moral support as both a professor and a supervisor.” A soon-to-be December grad, Rock says going back to school to pursue a second career has been a tremendous growth experience. “My advice to others who are contemplating getting an advanced degree later in life is to understand that it takes passion, self-discipline and hard work and is well worth the effort,” she said. “I believe God designed us with a sense of curiosity and desire to learn that continues throughout our lives.”
PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTENTS
Timeline
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Revenues, Expenditures
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Net Assets
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Lifetime Societies
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New Heritage Society,
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Board of Trustees, Scholarships, Financial Aid Charitable Gift Allocation
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FINANCIALS
A PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOREWARD FROM TRUSTEE KEN MORELAND
FREDERICK SCHMITT ’88 PHOTOGRAPHY
We live in exciting, yet challenging times across our nation and the world at large. The pace of change, and the demands on people in all generations, drive the need for continuous opportunities for people to develop and enhance all forms of intellectual knowledge and professional skills. In other words, we all must keep “learning for life” in order to keep up with life’s demands. Messiah College, soon to become Messiah University, is well-positioned to provide lifelong learning opportunities to those seeking Christ-centered, ethical values-based educational programs. As a Board member and chair of the Messiah College Finance Committee, I am pleased to report that the College continues to be in a very solid financial position. Our financial results for fiscal year 2019 compare favorably to top academic institutions, both
DONOR PROFILE
Gina Gilliam ’83 After graduating from Messiah College in 1983, Gina Gilliam embarked on a remarkable career in the public parks sector, including serving as a zookeeper and public relations director within the U.S. National Park Service. She recently retired and assumed the role of chair of the Messiah College Alumni Council. “While at Messiah, I saw how students, 1 2 | FA L L 2 0 1 9 • T H E B R I D G E • M E S S I A H C O L L E G E
secular and faith-based, across the midAtlantic region and the country. Our financial statements are independently audited each year, and we get strong financial ratings from a nationally recognized rating agency. The financial soundness and stability of the College does not happen by chance; it is the result of diligent operational and financial stewardship of the leadership of the College, the faithfulness and commitment of its faculty and staff, and the generous gifts of thousands of alumni and friends each year to support student scholarships, faculty development, and campus facilities enhancements. This tri-partied coalition ensures that over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year can participate in “learning for life” experiences in the context of Messiah’s mission to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. The College’s leadership is keenly aware of the pressure that cost of education has on individuals and families. We continuously seek opportunities to limit the increases in the cost
of secondary and post-secondary educational programs, while ensuring the College is providing relevant, quality learning experiences and programs to meet the needs of students of all ages; including updated facilities and technologies that enable and support those initiatives. In short, keeping quality educational “learning for life” programs affordable is a key objective of Messiah College. In order to continue the Messiah College legacy of providing current and future generations with “learning for life” opportunities in the context of Christian values, the College relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to keep education affordable to all who seek it. We should remember the words of the Apostle Paul, who wrote: “Whosoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whosoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6). I pray that as friends and supporters of Messiah College, you will be blessed exponentially as you generously sow into “learning for life” initiatives at Messiah College.
faculty and staff strived to live the college’s ‘Christ Preeminent’ motto,” she said. “It is more important than ever that we give back so that Messiah can continue to instill students with the important Christian values we so cherish. Future Christian leaders and dedicated servants of Christ are being educated at Messiah.” One area of particular interest to Gilliam is supporting the Messiah Fund, which helps students in many ways, including providing scholarship aid to 98% of students and supplementing tuition for all of Messiah’s student body. Building on God’s call to generosity as outlined in 1 Timothy 6:18, she said, “As I reflect on the many scholarships I received as a student, I can’t help but be so grateful to the many people who gave to Messiah. I want to do the same for current students.” We are so thankful to her – and all of our alumni donors – who “pay it forward” by contributing to the education of our current students as others contributed on their behalf when they were enrolled at Messiah.
“ It is more important than ever that we give back so that Messiah can continue to instill students with the important Christian values we so cherish. Future Christian leaders and dedicated servants of Christ are being educated at Messiah.” — Gina Gilliam ’83
— Ken Moreland, Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee
2018 -2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
2018-2019
YEAR IN REVIEW Take a look at what happened at Messiah the past year.
FALL SEMESTER MESSIAH SPONSORS “PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD,” a year of programming and events celebrating its campus contributions to the community.
THE CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST INSTITUTE ACCEPTS Messiah’s B.S. in finance degree as part of its University Affiliation Program.
STUDENTS FROM MESSIAH’S UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM exceed the national average with a first-time National Council Licensure Examination pass rate of 97.4 percent.
FOR THE FIRST TIME Messiah College is named a “cool school” by the Sierra Club, a highly sought-after recognition due to its rigorous process and high standards for sustainability education and practice. HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY of the graduation of Messiah’s first African American student, the College hosts a three-day event, “Remembering, Rejoicing, Reflecting: A Centennial Celebration of Rachel Helen Flowers 1918-2018.” M E S S I A H C O L L E G E • T H E B R I D G E • FA L L 2 0 1 9 | 1 3
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REVENUES (IN 000S)
Net tuition and fees Government grants and appropriations Gifts and grants Capital gifts Endowment return designated for operations Investment Income Other sources Auxiliary enterprises Total operating revenues
59,916 967 2,209 1,346 7,365 (9) 4,563 21,477 97,834
58,231 964 2,253 8,293 7,245 1,048 4,035 21,248 103,317
56,638 981 3,253 627 7,187 1,145 4,050 20,686 94,567
39,120 9,385 21,211 2,772 16,078 14,353 102,919 (5,085)
38,907 9,388 19,874 2,496 16,198 14,838 101,701 1,616
37,585 9,204 19,028 2,330 15,440 14,127 97,714 (3,147)
EXPENSES (IN 000S)
Instructional Academic support Student services Public service Auxiliary enterprises Supporting services, institutional support Total operating expenses Net operating income
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Endowment and life income gifts 2,040 2,116 1,563 Endowment investment returns, net of amount designated for operations (1,708) 2,218 5,406 Change in value of beneficial interest in perpetual trusts (21) 53 222 Other nonoperating income/(expense) - - Investment return on trusts and gift annuities 196 348 653 Change in value of split interest agreements (Trusts and CGA’s) (198) (342) 936 Gain (Loss) on disposal of fixed assets Total nonoperating revenues, expenses, and other changes 309 4,393 8,780 Total changes in net assets (4,776) 6,009 5,633 Net assets, beginning of year 249,727 243,718 238,085 Net assets, end of year 244,951 249,727 243,718 Tuition and fees is net of financial aid of $41.9 million, $41 million and $39 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively.
REVENUES
EXPENSES
61% Net tuition and fees 22% Auxiliary expenses 8% Endowment return designated for operations 5% Other 2% Gifts and grants 1% Capital gifts 1% Government grants and appropriations
38% Instructional 20% Student services 16% Auxiliary enterprises 14% Supporting services, institutional support 9% Academic support 3% Public service
2018-2019 fiscal year
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2018-2019 fiscal year
2018 -2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES publicly announces its decision that Messiah College will become Messiah University on July 1, 2020.
MESSIAH’S DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) PROGRAM is granted candidate for accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and recruits a full inaugural cohort of 36 students who will begin their studies in August 2019.
MORE THAN 2,800 ATTEND HOMECOMING 2018, featuring soccer games, the annual White Out March, reunions and fellowship across Messiah generations.
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NET ASSETS
S U M M A R Y S TAT E M E N T O F E N D OW M E N T F U N D S ( I N 0 0 0 S )
Donor endowment Board-designated endowment Total endowed funds Endowment percent change
43,250 41,756 38,904 94,697 96,328 95,278 137,947 138,084 134,182 -0.10% 2.91% 6.45%
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ASSETS (IN 000S)
Cash and cash equivalents Notes and accounts receivable, net Promises to give, net Interest receivable Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Investments, gift annuities, and assets held in trust Loans receivable - students Deposits with trustee under debt agreements Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts Property and equipment, net Total assets
5,617 7,286 12,661 3,037 2,235 1,794 6,885 7,389 2,362 164 194 194 579 574 573 1,503 1,282 1,245 155,073 152,413 146,682 2,449 2,910 2,855 232 5,320 3,957 3,978 3,925 151,264 156,356 157,577 330,760 339,937 329,868
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LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS (IN 000S)
Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Student deposits Funds held in custody for others Deferred revenue Annuities payable Funds held in trust for others Long-term debt U.S. Government grants refundable Other liabilities Total liabilities
6,360 1,345 76 1,655 3,861 304 66,577 2,535 3,096 85,809
8,742 1,482 67 1,480 3,892 304 68,744 2,504 2,995 90,210
Net assets: Without donor restrictions 185,544 192,313 With donor restrictions Restricted, time and purpose 18,766 18,753 Restricted, in perpetuity 40,641 38,661 Total net assets with donor restrictions 59,407 57,414 Total net assets 244,951 249,727 Total liabilities and net assets 330,760 339,937 Total change in net assets (4,776) 6,009
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8,598 1,449 34 1,442 3,853 501 64,872 2,502 2,899 86,150
100 Without donor restrictions Donor restricted, time and purpose Donor restricted, in perpetuity
50 193,955 13,046 36,717 49,763 243,718 329,868 5,633
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2018 -2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
LED BY THE AGAPE CENTER, Messiah employees give generously to the United Way Employee Giving campaign, raising $50,538, exceeding the goal by more than $16,000—to invest in local organizations that meet significant needs in the capital region.
THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed by Daniel Inouye, associate professor of theatre.
FIELD HOCKEY GOES 20-1 during the 2018 season and advances to the Elite Eight.
AS PART OF THE HIGH CENTER’S CULTURAL SEASON, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Friedman delivers the keynote lecture, “The Big Trends Shaping the World Today: Economics, Technology and Geopolitics” in Parmer Hall.
TO HONOR THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., Messiah invites Freedom Singer Rutha Harris to campus. During her visit, Harris serves as chapel speaker and then performs with the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia and the United Voices of Praise. FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN THE LAST 11 YEARS, Messiah men’s and women’s soccer program sweep the highest individual honors in NCAA Division III soccer. Forward Nick West ’19 and defender DJ Cole ’19 are named the U.S. Soccer Coaches men’s and women’s National Player of the Year.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROLE A. DESOTO
FINANCIALS
DONOR PROFILE
Carole A. DeSoto In addition to support from our alumni and others directly connected to Messiah College, we are also grateful for a legacy of
LIFETIME SOCIETIES M E S S I A H L E G AC Y
Lifetime cumulative giving totaling $10,000,000 or more Leonard† Fry Calvin G. & Janet C. High* Abe† & Gladys† Mellinger The Parmer Family Foundation George A. & Barbara Parmer* MESSIAH TRUST
Lifetime cumulative giving of $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 Vernon E. & Faye R. Anderson Ernest L.† ’48 & Kathryn G. (Tyson) Boyer ’46 Brethren in Christ - Cooperative Ministries Covenant Fund Conestoga Wood Specialties Norman† & Elizabeth M. Hahn* Harold H.† ’37 & Mary Elizabeth† (Hoover) Engle ’40 Charles F.† & Ann E.† Frey* Emerson C. † ’57 & May† Frey* Larry E. & Lois A. Gladfelter* Harry R.† Hitchcock William M.† & Lucille M.† Hollinger Lawrence L. & Julia Z. Hoverter Charitable Foundation David G.† & Beatriz A.† Howe 1 8 | FA L L 2 0 1 9 • T H E B R I D G E • M E S S I A H C O L L E G E
support from friends and neighbors in the greater Capital Region of South Central Pennsylvania. One such generous benefactor is Carole A. DeSoto. She was born in New Orleans and spent her childhood in the panhandle of Florida. She moved to Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, in 1967 and raised her family there. In 1976, DeSoto opened the Sunshine Factory Early Learning Centers in Elizabethville and Halifax. She also was active in starting the Elizabethville Area Library, a branch of Dauphin County Library System, and the Northern Dauphin County YMCA, a branch of the Harrisburg Area YMCA. She served on the local and area boards of both organizations for many years. She also chaired the arts and entertainment committee of the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art and funded the DeSoto Amphitheater for the
Performing Arts, which has presented summer music programming since 2014. In 2011, she moved to Lemoyne and serves on the boards of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony Society and the Susquehanna Art Museum. After attending several theater and music performances at Messiah College, she expressed an interest to President Kim Phipps to establish a scholarship endowment to help further the educational pursuits of students majoring in the arts. DeSoto says she has been so impressed by the caliber of our arts students, and we are deeply grateful for her support. She joins a long legacy of local partners who have provided financial support to Messiah. We are thankful for community leaders such as DeSoto, who clearly demonstrate the importance of service and generosity toward others.
Richard E.† & Louise K.† Jordan* Richard E. ’70 & Sharon N. Jordan Josiah W. & Bessie H. Kline Foundation The Kresge Foundation Ralph S.† & Dorothy Larsen* Lilly Endowment Inc. Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe James A. & Donna F. Martin * McCormick Family Foundation W. Edwin† & Miriam† Naugle Galen M. ’48 & Boots L.† (Buckwalter) Oakes ’49 D.S.† & Helen† Poorman Sawyer Products Maurice† & Dorothea I.† Shaffer John E. † & Ida† Sollenberger The Stabler Foundation Donald B. † & Dorothy L.† Stabler LeRoy M.† ’55 & Eunice (Frey) Steinbrecher ’58* The Whitaker Foundation John L.† & C. Jeanette† Witmer World Vision Inc. Anonymous donors (5)
Quentin† & Frances H.† Berg Bingaman & Son Lumber John A. Blessing Foundation Ernest S.† & Elsie L.† Burch Marion† Barker Burr David E.† ’61 & Jean Byer Charlie B. ’56 & Miriam N. (Nissly) Byers ’56 Clemens Family Corporation Asa W.† ’16 & Anna E.† (Kipe) Climenhaga ’16 Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority J. Harold† ’58 & Ruth† (Eckert) Engle ’58* Melvin E.† ’48 & Vivian Eyster* Richard F.† Fake ’37 C.J.† & Harriet† Fredricksen S. Johannah† Gearhart General Electric Foundation HARSCO Corporation Scott A. ’89 & Gaye Y. Heintzelman* The High Foundation Evert C.† & Mildred S.† Hokanson Charles B. & Sally Hoober George C.† & Patricia† Hoopy Clyde W. & Barbara A. Horst D. Ray† ’48 & Audrey (Fisher) Hostetter ’50* Clarence W. † Hottel Sr. Randall B. ’66 & Judy G. Inskip Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies W.M. Keck Foundation W. Wayde† & Glenda Kelly Allen F. Knouse ’68 Leon E.† & Margaret M.† Kocher Jeffrey F. ’74 & Leslie (Lustig) Lehman ’75
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Lifetime cumulative giving of $250,000 to $999,999 Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania M. Louise† Aughinbaugh Richard S. & Ann B. Barshinger Family Foundation Quentin Berg Trust
2018 -2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
SPRING SEMESTER MESSIAH COLLEGE’S THIRD ANNUAL GIVING DAY is a success, raising a total of $125,183 for scholarships, campus programs and activities.
MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, delivers the keynote lecture for the 2019 Humanities Symposium.
JOY MEADE makes her debut as Messiah’s new director of choral activities to conduct the Concert Choir’s program “So Loved” at Parmer Hall. JODI NOBLE is named the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Assistant Coach of the Year for NCAA Division III.
MESSIAH IS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE in the new Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) initiative on Humanities Research for the Public Good. The initiative fosters projects such as the Commonwealth Monument Project, led by David Pettegrew, to recognize the history of African Americans in Harrisburg.
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Wayne A. & Martha G. Marcho * Aaron J. ’48 & Jean† Martin Stephen W. ’78 & Jana M. (Shultz) McBeth ’77 Jacob & Ada Miller Trust Kenneth V. & Renee A. Moreland William L.† & Geraldine† Murray Paul W. & Laura† Nisly PBS Coal Inc. Jeannie Pascale Pew Memorial Charitable Trusts Preis Investment Company Harry W.† & Nancy R. Preis Marlin & Nancy† Riegsecker Andrew S. ’84 & Jane D. (Davis) Samuel ’83 Maynard & Carolyn Sauder
SUPPORTERS OF MESSIAH COLLEGE
Oscar F.† & Pauline M.† Shafer The Joseph T. and Helen M. Simpson Foundation Jerry T.† & Hilary M. Simpson L.B. Smith Educational Foundation Inc. Robert H.† ’42 & Marilyn L. (Byer) Smith ’51 John B.† & Mary V.† Sollenberger Ellis R.† & Louise P.† Speakman The John Frederick Steinman Foundation Stover Family Foundation Matthew E. & Debra Stover John Templeton Foundation Kermit† Thomas Turkey Hill Dairy Daniel† Vollmer The Franklin H. & Ruth L. Wells Foundation
Paul A. ’63 & Elaine K. (Crider) Wengert ’57 Willow Valley Associates Marlin H. & Doris Ann Thomas Amelia C.† Winter Leslie K. & Marion H. Witmer Kenneth E.† & Minta Wolfe Anonymous donors (10) *M essiah College thanks the parents of our current and former students who continue to generously support the College’s ongoing education mission. † Messiah College gratefully acknowledges the generosity of donors who are deceased.
20.2% Friends
Alumni
22.4%
Trustees
26.3%
Parents
12.7%
Organizations
Government
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Business
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Foundations
6.6%
Church
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2018 -2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
AFTER AN ONSITE REVIEW of the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) grants Messiah a status of accreditation for seven years – the longest period possible!
SGA PRESIDENT TODD ABBOTT ’19 is awarded a Fulbright Grant to Malaysia by the U.S. Department of State to research, teach English and integrate with the local communities in that region.
FOR SERVICE DAY,
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Messiah volunteers participate in more than 34 projects on campus and throughout the region.
THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY SECURES A GRANT from the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to plant more than 100 native tree saplings on campus.
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N E W H E R I TAG E S O C I E T Y M E M B E R S
Thomas & Linda Adomat John M. & Linda H. Bomberger Jonathan C. & Melinda S. Burchard Daniel W. ’81 & Karen Cook Masako Farrell Glenn A. ’58 & Joyce L. (Decker) ’56 Ginder Phillip A. & Catherine A. Headland Catherine Poiesz ’14 Yasmin L. Rojas-Rivera A LU M N I C O U N C I L | 2 0 1 8 -2 0 1 9
Barbara Bingham ’03 Charles Blachford ’06 George Book ’97 Paul Broomell ’14 Ray Chung ’04 Doris Crider ’60 Rudy Crider ’71 Craig Flemmens ’93 John Frey ’83 Elizabeth Gallo ’16 Gina Gilliam ’83 Judith Hamilton ’63
Robert Hamilton ’62 Moses Kavishe ’16 Jenna McClain ’17 Derek Mosley ’13 Jean Mosley ’13 Kurt Shook ’92 Jacob Specht ’11 Kathleen Stuebing ’63 Ulysse Toussaint ’08 Nashon Walker ’05 Gerald Wolgemuth ’58 Ruth Wolgemuth ’60
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Thank you to those who became members of the Heritage Society during the 20182019 fiscal year. The Heritage Society was established to appropriately thank those who have included Messiah College in their wills, created a deferred gift arrangement, or established an endowed fund. Their dedication is greatly appreciated.
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Mr. George A. Parmer, chair Harrisburg, Pa. Dr. Craig E. Sider, vice chair Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Heidi G. Bingaman, secretary Kreamer, Pa. Mrs. Rim A. Hinckley, treasurer New York, N.Y. Mrs. Barbara Avery Safety Harbor, Fla. Hon. Sherrie Bailey Towson, Md.
Mrs. Wendy L. Cole Winfield, Pa. Ms. Linda D. Eremita Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Richard L. Godshall Souderton, Pa. Mr. Anthony H. Hahn East Earl, Pa. Mr. Scott Heintzelman Mechanicsburg, Pa. Dr. Joachim J. Huerter Annville, Pa. Mr. Richard E. Jordan II Mechanicsburg, Pa. Mr. J. Gary Langmuir Manheim, Pa.
Mr. Garret W. Larsen Livingston, Texas. Dr. Emerson L. Lesher Mechanicsburg, Pa. Mr. James A. Martin Chambersburg, Pa. Mr. David Millary Dillsburg, Pa. Mr. Kenneth V. Moreland West Friendship, Md. Dr. Barbara G. Moses Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Rodney L. Musser Pomona, Calif. Mr. Edward Nevin Finksburg, Md.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Lindsey M. Adomat ’14 Scholarship Endowment • George & Lois Beck Scholarship Endowment • Jansen W. Hein Endowed Accounting Awards • P. Galen Lenhert Memorial Scholarship Fund • Logos Academy Scholarship • Henry & Lois Miller Memorial Scholarship • Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Endowed Research Fund
• Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Endowed Scholarship Fund • Bob Poiesz Endowment • The Potter's Hands Scholarship • Kristen Bomberger Richards ’10 Scholarship Endowment • Ariel Rivera Heart of Ministry Scholarship • Gerhard ’51 & Hannelore Schmutz Scholarship Endowment • Trussell Family Scholarship Endowment • Underkoffler Family Memorial Scholarship • Ethan Van Bochoven Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Howard M. & Pearl B. Wolgemuth Endowed Memorial Scholarship
GROWTH OF FINANCIAL AID GRANTS AT MESSIAH 45 40 35 in thousands
THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS, ESTABLISHED DURING THE 2018-19 ACADEMIC YEAR, ARE AN INVESTMENT IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS THAT WILL YIELD FRUITFUL AND LASTING RETURNS.
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Mrs. Linda R. Pheasant Wormleysburg, Pa. Dr. Alan Robinson Dillsburg, Pa. Mr. Andrew Samuel Lititz, Pa. Mrs. Eunice F. Steinbrecher Lancaster, Pa. Dr. Kimberly C. Thornbury New York, N.Y. Mr. John C. Wagner Jr. Phoenix, Md. Dr. Jerry L. Wenger Bird In Hand, Pa.
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PRESIDENT KIM PHIPPS IS HONORED by Central Penn Business Journal with the inaugural “Circle of Excellence Award,” recognizing women who lead their organizations with distinction while serving their communities.
DOUG MILLER, professor of health and exercise science, is inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame for his outstanding efforts as the men’s and women’s track and field coach.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES the College’s Development Office has raised the necessary $10 million to fund the full construction costs of the Kim S. Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center.
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ALLOCATION OF GIFTS
Budgeted restricted 0.2% Unrestricted bequests 1.8%
Building projects 35.8%
Endowments 24%
Restricted gifts & grants 16%
Government Designated grants budget Deferred Messiah 3.2% 7.2% gifts fund 4.6% 7.2%
DONOR PROFILE
David P. McBeth, D.Min., ’48, ’52
COURTESY OF DAVID P. MCBETH, D.MIN. ’48, ’52
David McBeth ’48, ’52 and his late wife, Lois Hostetler McBeth ’51, have a long history with Messiah College. Four generations of their family have attended here, including David’s father and mother, the Rev. Paul and Esther McBeth ’29; their four children, Carol ’75, Dora ’83, Tim ’85 and former trustee Steve ’78; and their grandson, Justin Witter ’19. McBeth also has a long history in development and advancement work. After graduating from Messiah and attending Asbury Theological seminary, he and a fellow student were invited to become co-managers of the Asbury Seminary Press to design and print various publications. Later, after three years as a pastor of the Brethren in Christ Church 2 4 | FA L L 2 0 1 9 • T H E B R I D G E • M E S S I A H C O L L E G E
in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, he was invited to help then-President D. Ray Hostetter in fundraising and advancement activities. McBeth remained in that role for nearly 20 years. “Alumni giving is one way to show appreciation for education received,” said McBeth. “While working at Messiah College, I soon discovered that regular alumni giving provides a key foundation for ongoing support and influences generous responses from other friends of the College. This fact confirms a decision my late wife, Lois, and I made nearly 60 years ago when we decided to donate annually to Messiah College, our alma mater.” We are deeply grateful for the enduring positive impact of multiple generations of the McBeth family – and other legacy families – on the financial future of Messiah College. Their generous financial investments ensure that Messiah can continue to flourish and provide an excellent Christ-centered education for current and future cohorts of students.
2018 -2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
MESSIAH LAUNCHES NEW EARLY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS for its occupational therapy and physical therapy programs—and a new accelerated athletic training program, which allows students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.
BENJAMIN SCHOTT ’19 AND ESTHER SEELAND ’22 claim national titles at the NCAA DIII track and field championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and 800-meter events, respectively.
AT THE GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, 120 graduate students—including the first cohort of MOT students—receive degrees from the Messiah College School of Graduate Studies May 11. Alexander Jun, executive director and senior research scholar with Race and Justice in Higher Education, delivers the Commencement address.
MESSIAH COLLEGE CELEBRATES ITS 110TH COMMENCEMENT May 18, conferring degrees on 609 graduating seniors. Commencement speaker Nicole Fulgham urges, “Walk with courage every day. Walk with courage everywhere you go. We are counting on you. And we are so incredibly proud of you.” TO VIEW THE COMMUNITY DAY VIDEO, VISIT MESSIAH.EDU/THE_BRIDGE M E S S I A H C O L L E G E • T H E B R I D G E • FA L L 2 0 1 9 | 2 5