Treveccan | Spring 2021

Spring 2021

Equipping p.16 Future Generations

Class Notes

Impacting the Community with Trees & Cycles

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p.44 Trojan p.22 Booster Endowment

Dunn Broadcast & Live Recording Studio p.30

The Adams League p.11

So...What’s Next? p.46

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Many things have changed at Trevecca since the start of the University’s comprehensive giving campaign in 2015. Reflecting on God’s provision through these past five years has revealed stories of legacy and progress that you can read about in this issue.

Taking a Career to the Next Level

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VOL. 91 SPRING 2021 PRESIDENT Dan Boone (‘74) V.P. FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS Peg Cooning (‘20) ASSOCIATE V.P. OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Mollie Yoder MANAGING EDITOR Stefanie Edwards GRAPHIC DESIGNER Stefanie Edwards CONTRIBUTORS Stefanie Edwards, Lee Weng (‘20), Mandy Crow, Michael Johnson (‘82, ‘03, ‘20), Emily Goodson, Tom Middendorf (‘99) CONTACT INFORMATION Treveccan 333 Murfressboro Pike Nashville, TN 37210 615-712-3824 treveccan@trevecca.edu MAIN NUMBER 615-248-1200 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 615-248-1320 OFFICE OF ALUMNI & CHURCH ENGAGEMENT 615-248-7735 www.trevecca.edu www.facebook.edu/TreveccaNazarene www.twitter.com/Trevecca 4 TREVECCAN

On the cover:

This issue spotlights the design talents of graphic design major Emily Goodson. She partnered with the marketing department to create the centerpiece for the opening spread.

Goodson also designed the graduate school ad on page 19 and illustrated the prayer list graphic on page 24.

Wendel Nixon (‘72), Comprehensive Campaign Chair

Today we pause to celebrate the historic achievement of our “Making Great Stories Possible” campaign. Thank you to all who had “ears to hear and eyes to see” the call and vision of what God has called and continues to call Trevecca to become.

Together we have climbed this mountain, run this race, completed this task and achieved this high goal. Our many separate, individual stories have been woven together, becoming a new story of God’s grace. Today I am keenly aware of God’s protective hand on Trevecca in the past, His manifest overflowing blessings on our present and His promise of sufficiency, in Him, for our future.

As we reflect on the milestone, what can we learn as the Trevecca story is written?

First, we must receive a clear vision of God’s plan for us in His Kingdom. We must set high goals that require reliance on God’s power to be fulfilled.

We also must be persistent and faithful in telling His story of grace in our lives and in the life of Trevecca.

And we must be steadfast in faith, believing whole-heartedly that, if it is in alignment with God’s will, we will achieve our goal.

One precept will never change: in every generation, God remains faithful.

Thank you again to all the leaders and partners in this historic effort. While we celebrate this victory, let’s look forward expectantly to the unfolding of the story of Trevecca Nazarene University.

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Campaign

Highlights Campaign Goal: $75,000,000 • $25,000,000 in scholarships, facilities and programs • $50,000,000 in new estate commitments Total Campaign Contributors: 9,493 Total Campaign Contributions: $84,306,175 • $29,777,623 in scholarships, facilities and programs • $54,528,553 in new estate commitments Campaign Areas of Giving: • Scholarships: $66,579,498 • Programmatic: $8,379,351 • Facilities: $4,209,102 • Unrestricted: $2,041,957 • Other: $3,096,268 New Legacy Partners: 114 New & Existing Scholarships Funded: 174 Facilities and Grounds Impacted: • Jackson Center for Music and Worship Arts • Reed Bell Tower • Gordon Barn, Trevecca Urban Farm • Intramurals Turf Field Stats as of March 31, 2021

$1,218,255 raised in 24 hours by 1,259 donors “Our people believe in what we are doing and they are generous. Simply stated, thank you, friends!”

– Dr. Dan Boone, President

Trevecca alumni and friends aspire to exceed expectations. The comprehensive campaign “Making Great Stories Possible” and the first-ever Trevecca Giving Day proved to be no exceptions.

The University’s five-year comprehensive campaign goals were set in 2015 with a focus on endowments, capital projects and current programs. Securing new estate commitments for the future success of the University was the most significant goal. The $75 million financial goal was surpassed, with more than $84.3 million raised and nearly 9,500 donors participating. Of the total gifts, $54.5 million represented new estate commitments and $29.8 million represented capital and current gifts.

Trevecca Giving Day was the concluding event for the overall campaign.

Alumni, employees, students and friends rallied together as 1,259 donors gave $1,218,255 during the 24-hour period. “We saw a huge outpouring of love and support in ways that inspire us as we focus on future priorities,” External Relations VP Peggy Cooning said. “Trevecca Giving Day was truly a physical expression of Making Great Stories Possible.”

“Sometimes a university president just wonders,” President Dan Boone said, “how wide and deep are the devotion and loyalty to an alma mater, a Christian university, a missional expression of the Kingdom of God. The ‘Making Great Stories Possible’ campaign and the first annual Trevecca Giving Day are the clearest expressions I’ve seen in 16 years as Trevecca’s president.”

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Impact Made from Love Melvin (‘61) and Joyce (‘61) Welch have been connected to Trevecca for more than six decades and have invested much of their lives in the school and its mission.

Their journey began in 1957 when they both enrolled as freshmen. Throughout many of the 63 years that have followed, the Welches have been students and employees. Melvin Welch was the first dean of the School of Education, served as assistant to the president, and helped pave the way for the University’s first master’s and doctoral degrees. Joyce Welch served as manager of the bookstore.

“It is because of what we have experienced at Trevecca that we feel privileged to share our story with others,” Melvin Welch said.

The Welches have created a lasting legacy with multiple scholarship endowments and other means of support for the University, including their estate plan. Trevecca is honored to recognize them as members of The Adams League of Loyal Donors for their 41 consecutive years of support.

“Giving to Trevecca is our way of expressing our gratitude for what this University and community mean to us,” Melvin Welch said. “We are just so thankful that we can give back from the heart to a mission we are so passionate about.”

The Dr. & Mrs. Melvin Welch Ed.D. Research Endowment, now at $500,000, stands as a shining example of how connections to former students, faculty and friends have benefited the School of Education.

“We hope people understand our genuine love for Trevecca and, more importantly, the joy and privilege of giving regularly to a place where our lives were influenced at such an early age, and even now,” Melvin Welch shared. “And, through God’s continued blessings, we shall continue giving.

“I cherish the fact that, even to this day, I am reminded of my decision to come to Trevecca. Looking out from my front porch, I can see the window of my freshman dorm room. I just love Trevecca.”

“We hope people understand the joy and privilege of giving regularly to a place where our lives were influenced at such an early age, and even now.”

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40 or more years Homer J. & Beatrice Adams Roger W. & Carole G. Costa W. Melvin & Joyce W. Welch

Chuck & Peggi Seaman Dennis R. & Karen C. Snodgrass John B. & Marilyn J. Stark John E. & Anne W. Stieber Clark & Brenda Wright

35-39 years

15-19 years

Harold L. & Joyce Bridges Steve A. & Jan K. Harris J. Dwight Ragsdale

Dan L. & Denise Boone James W. & Elaine R. Brooks L. Morgan Clements Dean & Angie Cole Doug Lepter & Peggy J. Cooning Tom & Connie W. Cooper Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Gary & Phyllis B. Coulter Keith C. & Valerie L. Dance Wes & Roberta A. Eby J. C. Elliott, Sr. & Joyce Elliott Art & Nanette M. Foster Sidney E. & Crystal Gholson Patrick L. & Michelle R. Griggs Dwayne M. & LeighAnn S. Gunter Dwight M. Gunter II & Karan B. Gunter Moody & Nina G. Gunter Rick & Annette Harvey Steven L. & Becky Headrick Jimmy L. & Teresa L. Hodge Steve T. & Stephanie R. Hoskins Larry L. & Kathy M. Huggins Jeffrey T. & Julie L. Johnson Michael T. & Sarah B. Johnson Marilyn B. Jordan Dale & Ruthie B. Killingsworth Jim D. & Beverly G. Knight Chuck & Geri A. Mashburn Greg D. & Elaine Mason

30-34 years Helen K. Cummings Don F. & Rena H. Irwin Ed H. & Patsy J. Whittington Toby W. & Pat Williams 25-29 years Don & Nancy E. Dunlap Lee & Carol A. Eby Porter King Harry V. & Sandy W. Lawrence David M. & Pam Lennon Harold & Ginny A. McCue Steve M. & Gail V. Pusey William J. Strickland, Sr. Jeff W. & Esther C. Swink Todd & Rebecca R. Welch Marvin R. & Joy Wells 20-24 years Barnie & Carla H. Bivens Joanna H. Blackwell Raymond & Earline M. Bowman Randy L. & Judy Carden Lynn D. Clapp Larry D. & Debbie Dennis Dennis E. & Marilyn Fink Talmadge & Genell Johnson Randall L. & Ruth T. Kinnersley Jeff & Susan R. McGranahan Dennis L. & Wendy B. Moore Bruce E. & Peggy L. Oldham David & Beth Purtee Henry M. & Gail Rybczyk 10 TREVECCAN

The Adams League Named in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Homer Adams, the Adams League of Loyal Donors recognizes donors who have made a gift of any size to Trevecca for five or more consecutive years. Some League members have contributed financially for more than 40 years!

Capturing History Dr. Homer Adams (‘47) has devoted his career to preserving and sharing history. “I thoroughly enjoyed teaching history to Trevecca students and making history come alive for them,” Adams said.

“I’d often hear they had always disliked history until they took it from me and discovered the human connection.”

It is all about the human connection for Adams, who after graduating in 1947 found his way back to Trevecca to serve as a history professor, board member, and university president (1979 to 1991). He has authored 30 books and hundreds of articles, including a book series about insights from the Bible and books on the history of Trevecca. Now at age 99, Adams is working on his latest book, which will cover the history of his family.

The Adamses have deep roots at Trevecca; his parents both attended in 1912, and at least one family member has been enrolled at Trevecca every decade since. In all, 21 family members have been educated at Trevecca.

The Adamses’ strong commitment to Trevecca has been evident in their generosity as well as their years of service.

The Adamses have been encouragers and supporters of many students, professors, and alumni throughout the years.

As part of the “Making Great Stories Possible” campaign in 2018, Trevecca named its consecutive giving society the Adams League of Loyal Donors in honor of Homer and Bea Adams’ 41 years of consecutive giving.

The Adamses sum up their involvement this way: “Our lives have been wrapped up in Trevecca.”

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Ronald K. & Karla McCormack Brenda J. Patterson Inez J. Phillips Arnold Price Jim G. Quiggins & Streater O. Spencer-Quiggins Ernest L. & Pamela S. Rivers Roy E. & Betty L. Rogers Greg P. & Ginny A. Runyan David R. & Becky Smith Elbert & Dianne S. Smith Katharine M. Steele Ty J. Tabernik Roy L. & Katherine K. Thompson Gregory L. Tinker Jim N. & Donna Tokarski Don E. & Anne Twining Kenneth W. & Susan J. Whitmire Darrell L. & Sheryl P. Wright Daniel & Lucinda D. Wyland 10-14 years James E. Agee, Jr. & Brenda P. Agee Bob M. & Shirley C. Aldrich William D. & Melanie Amburn Phillip & Mary K. Ashworth Paula Atkins Barney S. Baggott James A. & Judith E. Baker Stephen H. & Karin L. Bariteau Randy & Debbie L. Berkner Mark D. & Deborah L. Berry Mike B. & Susan E. Blankenship Vernon L. & Charline P. Bonham Terry R. & Mary Boone Philip D. & Sharon C. Bowles Jim L. & Janice Brackett G. Willard & Darlene M. Brinkman James W. Brooks, Jr. & Carol T. Brooks Robert L. & Doris D. Brown David B. & Sherry L. Caldwell Carl’s Collision Center Bryan & Julette B. Carter Fred Cawthorne, III & Stephanie L. Cawthorne John F. Chilton, Jr. & Sara C. Chilton 10 TREVECCAN

Patricia A. Chrisman Jerry & Joy O. Clay Beverly Cleckner-Thorman Hal & Amy L. Conditt Pam Costa Kenneth L. & Jennifer Couchman Leroy E. & Marilyn J. Cullen Charles A. Davis, Jr. & Yvonne Davis Victor & Lafonda R. Davis David J. & Tina P. Diehl Lora H. Donoho John R. Dunn, Jr. & Susan R. Dunn Don F. & Sharon Elder Mark M. & Roseann Elliott David & Ginger Ferraez Herschel K. & Phyllis Flannery Larry D. & Linda Foster Ben & Andrea J. Fowler T. R. & Sheila Gill Michael S. & Elizabeth R. Golden Ronald W. Goodman, Jr. Troy & Christy L. Grant Donna J. Gray Bruce Haddix Dale L. & Suzie B. Harris Winston J. & Debby F. Hatcliff Blake & Lisa R. Hathcock Jim T. & Judy K. Hiatt Rick & Becky F. Hill Roxana Hinton Gary L. & Edith A. Holt Jansen R. & Ruth Ann Holt James T. Ivey, Jr. & Cynthia G. Ivey Michael D. & Cheryl A. Jackson Jerry R. & Leslie L. Jared Marie Jenkins Michael A. & Betsy M. Karounos Donald R. & Rebecca L. King Larry W. & Joy Knight Dennis L. & Cathy A. Kolb Robert D. & Willie B. Lambert Ralph G. Leverett Jeffrey C. & Ronda J. Lilienthal Phyllis A. Lobb Mitch & Olivia R. Lockhart James F. & Carol R. Mahan Michael C. & Melinda M. McAdory Brent & Marcy McMillian

Phil & Lanora Arington Spencer Baggott II & April B. Baggott Marion D. Bailey Richard & Deloris Ball Erbin C. & Ruth A. Baumgardner Robert M. & Christy L. Behnke Pam J. Bernards Ben B. & Kristin S. Bledsoe Tish Thomas Boes Frank & Sarah M. Bostick

The Adams League of Loyal Donors

5-9 years

Daniel W. Bradshaw, Sr. & Robbie Bradshaw Lamar & Vicki L. Brantley Shane Brock Bill & Jennifer R. Brown Walton L. Brown Dwain & Beth Butler L. E. & Mary E. Butler Tommy Byler David L. & Chigger J. Bynum Emma J. Campbell J. Edward & Brenda T. Campbell Jim & Dyris K. Cardell Alfred B. Cawthorne, II & Beverly A. Cawthorne Nancy S. Chamberlain Scott Chitwood James & Wanda L. Claybrooks Matthew & Kara L. Cole Patrick J. Conger Patricia D. Cook Ruth Y. Cox Mandy M. Crow Debbie Crowe Aaron M. & Abby B. Crum Jack & Tillie W. Dell Ron D. & Judy Dewitt Dickson Civitan Club Dean M. & Judy Diehl Sarah C. Dunn Don W. & Jane A. Dunnington Jessica D. Dykes Tim W. & Kimberly D. Eades Michael T. & Leslie A. Easley Bill L. & Mary Beth Elkins James B. & Reba J. Essary E. Lebron & Anne Fairbanks Jeff & Sheila A. Falvo Pamela H. Farmer Tammy F. Finger William H. & Lynn B. Fly Dave & Bev Foltz Michael R. & Melody J. Ford Curtis & Sheroma Funke Ramon F. & Brenda S. Gonzalez Donald B. & B.K. Hastings Jeffrey & Lori A. Hawkins Donald W. & Marquita L. Hicks Kenneth R. & Norma Higginbotham

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James D. & Susan R. Means Mary Ann Meiners Thomas L. & Jessica L. Middendorf Paul & Karen D. Mock William F. & Sara J. Molton Gary B. & Vickie Morsch Joe & Doris S. Moses Matthew C. & Kim Murdock Mark Myers & Karen Starr Shaun P. & Lisa K. Newman Wendel L. & Judy C. Nixon John K. & Deborah Paul Phillip L. & Shelly H. Potter Clyde A. & Vonne A. Rodgers Daniel W. & Kristin L. Rucker Paul W. & Evangeline Schaper Jesse C. & Beverly S. Sims Kenneth M. & Brenda S. Smith Fran E. Spruill Deborah E. Story Greg W. & Charity Story Samuel K. & Sharon L. Stueckle Ralph E. & Sue Swallows Michael N. & Tandy M. Taylor Tracey J. Thomison-Duke Albert L. Truesdale, Jr. & Esther L. Truesdale Frank T. & Doris A. Twohig Kevin M. & Karen M. Ulmet Doris J. Walden Steve & Lena Hegi Welch Jean West Dan K. & Diane Whetstone Eddie & Vicki A. White Timothy & Cindi Whiteside Anonymous donors

Stephens & Jasmine I. Hiland Lynn & Robin J. Holmes Erik S. & Gina J. Holt Hope Plus Products, LLC Jimmy L. & Shirley Horton Kenneth T. Irwin, Sr. & Marilyn Irwin Scott & Suzanne W. Jenkins Brian T. & Ashley Johnson Eric G. & Casey R. Johnson M. Chad & Amy F. Johnson Ronald K. & Sharon C. Jones Samuel D. & Sabrina L. Jones Stephen C. & Mary Keller Randy S. & Kiersten Kinder Dave & Lila H. Kirkwood Tim & Sandy Knight Finley & Lori M. Knowles Nancy L. Leigh Mark A. & Kelly M. Lindstrom Robert D. & Patricia D. Long Janice E. Lovell Rebecca A. Lovell Rebecca S. Lyon Rick P. & Cheri Mann William N. McDaniel, Sr. & Barbara McDaniel David E. Miller II John R. & Melinda W. Miller Herbert C. & Tammy E. Modesitt Paul R. Montemuro Carter G. & Pam Moore George & Sharon Mowry Jonathan H. & Kathy Mowry Gary B. & Lynda Mullinax Delores Murray Harold D. Murray, Sr. & LaVera Murray Brad F. & Margaret G. Neff

Bill & Valerie Nichols Ernest A. & Brandee P. Norris Scott & Rachel A. Parker John D. & Heather Parrish Alice E. Patterson Greg W. & Etta C. Patterson Robert C. & Carrie P. Peery Robert E. & Peggy J. Perry Roy W. Philemon, III & Donna J. Philemon Jerry K. & Rebecca A. Pierce Audrey S. Poff Kyle & Julie B. Poole Wendell L. & Jo Ann H. Poole Brian L. & Heather Powell Gregory A. & Jeannie M. Pressley Jerry P. Pruitt, II & Kylie F. Pruitt Timothy L. & Karen B. Pullin Barbara J. Quick W. Gerald & Kay F. Quick Karen M. Ragsdale Susan G. & Peter F. Bobo Richard P. & Carolyn Reed Kevin G. & Chelsie A. Reed Julie D. Rigsby Madeline C. Roberts Larry E. & Linda F. Rodgers Greg S. & Amy Ruff Elizabeth L. Rushing Regis R. & Roxie O. Schmalz Don D. & Carole Schrope Steve A. & Pam Sexton Randy & Karen M. Shaw Queen E. Simmons Kevin J. & Meghan L. Simons Bobby & Rondy Smith C. Harold Smith Carolyn Smith Clifton T. Smith

Jim & Sharon K. Smith Peggy A. Smith Ray E. & Nellie Smith Mark & Lauren R. Snodgrass Steve & Jean Sparks Caleb W. Spencer Matt & Jessica D. Spraker Marcella C. Staples Morris H. Stocks, Jr. & Cynthia A. Stocks Jack K. & Edna Stone James & Deborah A. Sweat Mike & Patricia C. Tardif Melvin L. & Rosalind Taylor Tim Taylor Tennsco Corp.

Mel B. & Cheryl H. Thompson Reice Ann Towns Matt J. & Melissa M. Toy Jonathan E. & Kara D. Trees James G. Van Hook Marc A. & Sheree Vann Robert W. & Margaret H. Walker Brian & Tracy L. Walkup Howard T. Wall, III & Kimberly K. Wall Mike J. & Sara G. Wall Ming & Anle Wang James A. & Holly M. Whitby M. L. & Barbara A. White Paulette Whitten Aaron & Leasa D. Williams Irmgard L. Williams James A. & Kimberly D. Williams Brian E. & Joan M. Wilson Glandal D. & Nancy Withrow Anonymous donors

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Staying Connected One of the powerful bridges between Trevecca and the ever growing pool of alumni is Dr. Michael Johnson, director of alumni and church engagement (’82, ’03, ‘20).

Johnson’s primary responsibility is helping alumni and churches stay connected to the University. The concept “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” plays out in the lives of many alumni from every school across the nation, as it is a natural tendency for people to shift their focus to other things after graduation. But for Johnson, his own experience has been quite the exception, as he is in his thirty-fifth year of active engagement with Trevecca.

“From the moment I walked on campus and met the amazing people here, so committed to God, I knew this was a place where I could invest my time, money, and energy, and make an impact,” said Johnson.

“Over half of my life has been spent here at Trevecca,” said Johnson. “I met my wife at Trevecca, our three sons and two of our daughtersin-law attended here, and my dad served as Board of Trustees chairman.

Additionally, my in-laws, Homer and Bea Adams, have an amazing legacy at Trevecca, and the network of friends that Sarah and I have is mostly due to this place.

“For over 20 years, I have had a certain amount of money withheld from my paycheck and given back to Trevecca. Recently my wife and I were given a statement showing our lifetime giving. We were humbled that we had been able to give as we have, but it’s all because we’ve given a little bit, over time, on a regular basis.

We choose Trevecca again and again, every pay period.”

“I want to continue to give to a place that has had such a profound impact on my life.”

– Dr. Michael Johnson

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Donald and Zelma Waggoner have spent their lives devoted to loving and serving Christ Jesus.

The same commitment is evident in their support for Trevecca Nazarene University.

The Waggoners have created a scholarship fund that blesses students with the means to attend Trevecca. Their decision to fund a scholarship comes from a desire to empower today’s youth to obtain a college education in a setting that reinforces their Christian beliefs.

“Choosing a Christian university like Trevecca says a lot about a student,” Don Waggoner said. “We want to support the students’ desire to seek God and have an environment that encourages them in their faith and provides them a community full of fellow believers.

“Everyone we have ever encountered at Trevecca, from the staff to the faculty, has been extremely genuine in their faith and desire to teach and strengthen young adults in preparation for adulthood,” he said.

The Waggoners’ goal is to take God’s blessing in life and pay it forward. “I feel honored knowing that what I have done throughout my career can help others, especially students who need that extra financial support,” Waggoner said.

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“I am deeply grateful to Don and Zelma Waggoner for their ongoing support of the mission of Trevecca.

They have demonstrated the humility and generosity of Christ in their assistance to students. It is a mark of Christian character to understand that being blessed enables one to bless others.

The Waggoners are changing the trajectory of young lives and I am grateful to be a partner with them in fulfilling their hopes.”

– Dr. Dan Boone, President

Equipping Future

Generations

Here are some expressions of gratitude from recipients of the scholarship contributed by Donald and Zelma Waggoner.

“Thank you for investing in my future. I have prayed that God would equip me with strength and knowledge as well as people who would come alongside me. It means the world to me that you have decided to invest in me and believe in me.”

Maleah Bryant, Sophomore, Religion/Children’s Ministry Major “Thank you so much for investing not only in me as a person but also in the calling that God has placed on my life. I believe that the Lord is going to use me to reach so many people with the love of Jesus Christ. By funding my education, you are pouring into my life and the lives of the people to whom the Lord has called me to bring the Gospel. Thank you so much!”

Sommer Bright, Sophomore, Communications Major “Your contribution to my success at this school means more than you can possibly know. God surely has a way of working. This scholarship has allowed me to grow unconditionally with the Lord while becoming a faithful, hardworking man. Thank you for planting a seed toward my education. God bless!”

Ethan Feick, Sophomore, Communications Major “Most of the time when you cause a butterfly effect, you can’t see where it’s going. However, I can see the butterfly effect in my youth pastors that were awarded scholarships like this, who directly affected me and helped me figure out my calling. My hope is that one day someone will be able to send a thank you letter because, in some small way, I have helped them to figure out their own calling.”

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Taking a Career to the

Next Level

Eight years into a career that involved transition training for military service members, Wade Jaynes (‘08) decided to pursue a degree in instructional design at Trevecca Nazarene University. His time for school activities was limited due to a full-time job and family life.

Fortunately, Trevecca’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies offered an online master’s program that allowed him to study around his schedule and complete his degree within 15 months. He now works as an instructional designer and has a federal contract to support transitioning service members.

“Through my past responsibilities, I discovered instructional design,” said Jaynes. “I enjoy conceptualizing and designing the training content, and I love solving problems. I decided to pursue a master’s degree in instructional design & technology at Trevecca because the curriculum was an awesome balance of theory and practical coursework, with a lot of technology-oriented classes. I also liked that the program wasn’t geared solely toward educators or corporate training, so my class assignments could involve areas that were related to my professional interests. That had a big impact on my continued enjoyment of the assignments and helped me create a relevant portfolio. My cohort had teachers and trainers; it was a great mix.”

When Jaynes talks with anyone interested in pursuing a career in instructional design, he encourages them to consider Trevecca and the benefits of its program. “Every assignment is something you can put into a portfolio and share with a future employer. The way the program at Trevecca is designed, you can both develop and demonstrate your skills. There is no busy work or wasted effort. All the courses are directly relevant to working as an instructional designer.”

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Take your career to the next level by becoming a leader in your chosen field.

Earning a master’s, doctoral, or education specialist degree from Trevecca will help you strengthen your skills, leadership, and confidence to excel.

Trevecca offers 24 degree options with flexible online and evening classes so you can work around your current commitments. It’s never been easier to complete your advanced degree and explore the possibilities available to you.

Discover the Next Level of You. Visit trevecca.edu/nextlevel

Legacy Partners Homer J. Adams & Beatrice Adams Bob M. Aldrich & Shirley C. Aldrich Glenn Barnett & Helen Barnett Randy Berkner & Debbie L. Berkner Mark D. Berry & Deborah L. Berry Dan L. Boone & Denise Boone Larry Buess & Sharon K. Buess Cliff E. Moore, Jr. & Edlira B. Cako-Moore John F. Chilton, Jr. & Sara C. Chilton Patricia D. Cook Peggy J. Cooning Roger W. Costa & Carole G. Costa Marline M. Couey Kuhrman K. Cox & Royece Cox Norman R. Cox & Zilpha Cox Helen K. Cummings Charles A. Davis, Jr. & Yvonne Davis Doreen B. Davis Huey J. Davis, III & Chelsea A. Davis Lora H. Donoho Don Dunlap & Nancy E. Dunlap Don W. Dunnington & Jane A. Dunnington Dennis E. Fink & Marilyn Fink Larry D. Foster & Linda Foster Charlie Franklin & Beverly J. Franklin Todd P. Gary Hilton H. Gillespie & Christine Gillespie John G. Gillespie & Celeste Gillespie Ronald W. Goodman, Jr. Troy Grant & Christy L. Grant Gary Harper & Karen Harper Carlton F. Harvey Donald B. Hastings & B.K. Hastings Blake Hathcock & Lisa R. Hathcock Jimmy L. Hodge & Teresa L. Hodge James R. Johnson Michael T. Johnson & Sarah B. Johnson George F. Kersey, Jr. Ray G. Klinger & Dee Klinger Lee D. Knapp & Meg Knapp

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Jim D. Knight & Beverly G. Knight Larry W. Knight & Joy Knight Finley Knowles & Lori M. Knowles Robert D. Long & Patricia D. Long Janice E. Lovell Ronald K. McCormack & Karla McCormack Harold McCue & Ginny A. McCue Corlis A. McGee Bradley Meinck & Lee Ann Brown-Meinck Inez Milby Mary C. Moore-Smith Gary B. Morsch & Vickie Morsch Delores Murray Roy T. Nix Wendel L. Nixon & Judy C. Nixon Bruce E. Oldham & Peggy L. Oldham Martha Paschall Steve M. Pusey & Gail V. Pusey Earl M. Rash & Lillian Rash Rick Reynolds & Sharon B. Reynolds Paul W. Schaper & Evangeline Schaper Sammie C. Schell Chuck Seaman & Peggi Seaman Eileen Skinner Harold I. Smith L. Alan Smith & Carolyn Smith Robert E. Snodgrass & Joyce Snodgrass Lester C. Sprang Deborah E. Story Gary W. Streit & Marla M. Streit Jeff W. Swink & Esther C. Swink Shannon G. Talley Houston E. Thompson & Martha G. Thompson James G. Van Hook Donald F. Waggoner & Zelma Waggoner W. Melvin Welch & Joyce W. Welch James A. Whitby & Holly M. Whitby Randall P. White & Karen R. White Anonymous donors

Trevecca Legacy Partners are individuals who have included Trevecca in their estate plans or provided a life gift such as a charitable gift annuity. These contributions help ensure Trevecca impacts the lives of students through a transforming educational experience. If you would like to include Trevecca in your estate plan, please contact Don Hastings at 615-248-1436 or dbhastings@trevecca.edu.

Why support Trevecca?

Give to Trevecca for your benefit and the benefit of others.

Because it can have a life-changing impact in your heart and mind. Because it pays tribute to those who came before you. Because it lasts for generations. Because it advances the Kingdom work done here.

Giving honors the place, the people, the mission that have meant so much to you.

Give because you love Trevecca. www.trevecca.edu/give

Responding to a Need

The Founding of the Trojan Booster Endowment

In 1985, the Athletic Department was in need of a bus to transport athletes. They organized a jog-a-thon around campus in which participants would get pledges for every mile they were able to complete.

J. Dwight Ragsdale (‘67) got involved, having fun training and raising funds.

Ragsdale was so successful in his endeavor that he personally accounted for more than half of the total $2,300 raised through the event. It was this experience that sparked his interest in raising more funds for the Trevecca Athletic Department.

Four years later, Trevecca President Homer Adams gave Ragsdale permission to raise funds to establish a scholarship endowment that would support student scholar-athletes. The Trojan Boosters Endowment (TBE) was formed and Ragsdale went to work. His approach was to ask for a $1,000 commitment to be a Trojan Booster Endowment Fellow.

Fellows could pay for their membership over the course of five years. Today there are 195 TBE Fellows.

In addition to the TBE Fellow program, Ragsdale has organized an annual golf scramble to grow the scholarship endowment. To date, there have been 28 events. The 2021 TBE golf scramble will take place September 18 at Montgomery Bell State Park.

Over the course of the past 32 years, Ragsdale has kept his commitment to Dr. Adams and led the TBE fundraising effort for the benefit of Trevecca student athletes. Through the generosity of hundreds of donors—including Ragsdale himself—the fund’s value surpassed $1 million in January 2021. This goal was achieved during the “Making Great Stories Possible” campaign.

This achievement will allow Trevecca to award more than $40,000 in scholarships for the coming school year from the endowment. Scholarship awards are equitably distributed among all sports and among female and male athletes.

“My wife played basketball in high school and was a big supporter of the Trevecca team,” Ragsdale said. “It is important that we have equitable distribution of the scholarship funds for both female and male sports.”

“I’ve spent thousands of hours working on raising funds for this endowment,” Ragsdale said. That’s something he never could have imagined when he first enrolled at Trevecca High School back in 1949.

He continued his college education at Trevecca while working on campus for 30 cents per hour in the 1950s.

From humble beginnings to founding a million-dollar endowment, Ragsdale has created a legacy that supports the dreams of students. “I have repeatedly thanked Dr. Adams for trusting me to start the Trojan Boosters Endowment,” Ragsdale said.

“I assure every new and continuing donor that their gift is an investment in every student who receives a TBE scholarship from now until our Lord returns.”

“When people ask why I don’t quit raising funds, I tell them, ‘God has his thumb in my back. I can’t quit,’” Ragsdale said. “I want students to have a better chance than I had when I was in school. The Trojan Boosters Endowment is an investment that lasts forever.”

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Make Your Presence Known

An invitation from Tom Middendorf, SVP, Provost, to join us in prayer The idea of “presence” has been on my mind, and it’s been chosen as the theme for the upcoming 2021 commencement. Presence represents both the greatest challenge for us throughout this past year, and the greatest opportunity as the larger body of Christ begins to gather again in this new season as COVID restrictions are lifted.

Trevecca has always been a praying community, and our rich history is full of examples where God answered the prayers of faithful followers of Christ. As we enter this next chapter, I would like to extend the invitation to the larger Trevecca community to pray with us. Use the list on the next page as a guide.

Prayer List Pray for our 2021 graduates.

They are a group that had to overcome unprecedented circumstances to earn their education. May God use these circumstances – the challenges, the hurt, grief, separation, and more – in amazing ways to shape a future that brings honor and glory to His name.

Pray for an incoming class of traditional students in the fall of 2021.

Many of these 18-19-year-old students may have been attending school virtually for most of their senior year in high school and missed out on a lot of experiences. Pray that they find the friends that will last a lifetime as they begin their college journey at Trevecca.

Pray for our adult students that are looking for a new beginning as they start a degree-completion or graduate program at Trevecca.

The uncertainty of the pandemic likely detoured some adults from starting a program. Pray for these individuals as they step out in faith to pursue something new.

Pray for renewal and restoration for our faculty, Trevecca employees, and returning students.

The past year required a massive response from the Trevecca community to make the significant adjustments required to allow for in-person learning. Pray that God renews the spirit of tired souls and helps them to find rest.

Pray for revival on our campus and in churches across the Southeast.

May the coming months be filled with a massive response from believers and nonbelievers to gather in worship of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Pray for those who have been impacted by COVID-19

The impact from unemployment, sickness, loss, grief, medical expenses, etc. has been extreme for many.

Pray for our president, Dr. Dan Boone

Ask that the Spirit gives him wisdom, guidance, and a continued Godly vision for Trevecca.

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The Financial Support Needed to Fund a Dream In the fall of 1979, Deborah (Debbie) Mann Sweat (‘83) and a friend drove to Nashville to walk the Trevecca campus.

Already enrolled at another university, Sweat was not looking to make a move. She shares, “I felt an immediate sense of peace, like I knew that God was drawing me here.”

With the help of Nazarenes via the guidance of Nina Gunter, Sweat completed the paperwork and the South Carolina Nazarene district also provided funds to assist her.

Sweat enrolled in the elementary education program in 1980. Her favorite professor was Carole Costa, who knew the value of investing in students.

Fast forward 30 years and Sweat and her husband Jim are happily settled in South Carolina, where she continues to teach.

Throughout the ‘Making Great Stories Possible’ campaign, the Sweats have given back generously through two endowments named for Trevecca mentors who meant so much — Nina Griggs Gunter and Carole Costa.

“I came not knowing all the twists and turns my life would take, but God has worked through it all,” Sweat said.

“I have friends that I made at Trevecca who are still precious to me. I know a lot of people helped me get to Trevecca back then, and now it’s my turn to give back.”

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Friends Remembered

Alumni and friends of the University who have passed away since the last issue of The Treveccan.

Notifications through March 31, 2021.

Mr. Joe Browning, alumnus | December 15, 2020 Mrs. Betty M Browning, ‘53 | January 18, 2021 Mr. Lee Brumfield, former trustee | February 9, 2021 Mr. Sam Buckner, friend of the University | October 15, 2020 Mr. Phillip Buckner, friend of the University | December 28, 2020 Mr. George Butler, ‘71 | December 14, 2020 Ms. Linda Curtiss, ‘84 | December 23, 2020 Mr. Charles Duckett, Sr., ‘54 | September 23, 2020 Rev. Bob E. Field, ‘59 | November 14, 2020 Colonel Lowel Foster, ‘53 | March 13, 2021 Mrs. Inez Foster, ‘52 | December 10, 2020 Mr. David Gant, friend of the University | February 23, 2021 Mr. Maurice Griggs, Jr., friend of the University | January 29, 2021 Mr. James Haley, ‘88 | September 16, 2020 Mr. W. Hall, friend of the University | September 16, 2020 Mr. Mickey Harless, parent | January 17, 2021 Mr. Douglas Jameson, ‘99 | Janaury 14, 2021 Dr. Wilma Johnson, emeritus | October 8, 2020 Ms. Anna P. Kolliopoulous, ‘61 | unknown Mr. Jerry Levengood, ‘90 | March 6, 2021 Mr. David L. Long, parent | March 26, 2021 Dr. Clinton Martin, alumnus | January 3, 2021 Mr. Carl Millsap, Jr., parent | January 29, 2021 Rev. G. Randal Parmer, ‘85 | February 23, 2021 Mrs. Judy Parentrish, ‘68 | September 20, 2020 Dr. Norma Peters, ‘57 | December 15, 2020 Ms. Carol Pratt, friend of the University | October 17, 2020 Mrs. Sylvia Richards, ‘63 | October 30, 2020 Mr. Ernest Rivers, ‘69 | January 15, 2021 Mr. William Shropshire, Jr., former student | September 10, 2020 Rev. James W. Spear, ‘74 & trustee | February 20, 2021 Dr. William Stewart, former employee | September 28, 2020 Mr. Brad Stuart, ‘91 | Janaury 19, 2021 Mr. Don Sumner, Sr., ‘46 | November 28, 2020 Mr. Richard Thompson, alumnus | October 16, 2020 Rev. Carlon Tibbs, parent | January 29, 2021 Dr. Johnny Wheelbarger, alumnus | February 4, 2021 Mrs. Kathleen White, ‘41 | December 28, 2020 Dr. Neil Wiseman, former employee | March 16, 2021

Trevecca Society

Members

The Trevecca Society is composed of individuals and organizations that annually commit gift support totaling $1,000 or more in a fiscal year. Members support the University in many ways, including through scholarships, facility projects, student mission trips, athletics, academic endeavors and unrestricted gifts. Listed are Trevecca Society Members during the “Making Great Stories Possible” campaign. July 1, 2015 - March 29, 2021

Homer J. & Beatrice Adams James E. Agee, Jr. & Brenda P. Agee Bob M. & Shirley C. Aldrich David D. Allen Scott E. & Angila Allen Nelson Alsup, Jr. & Mandy Alsup William D. & Melanie Amburn Joshua A. & Nicole T. Andrews Carlyle D. & Gerry Apple Phil & Lanora Arington Marcelo C. Ariola, Jr. & Sharon M. Ariola Ryan D. & Deirdre M. Arnett Madhat & Manal Asham Spencer A. Aubrey Malcolm & Margie J. Ault Barney S. Baggott Danny D. & Karen Baker James A. & Judith E. Baker Eugene W. Ball Don Ballard II & Jamie A. Ballard Ron & Wendy R. Bargatze Stephen H. & Karin L. Bariteau John M. Barnes, Jr. & Julie Barnes Glenn & Helen Barnett Donald N. & Mariellyn Barnum Brandon Barr David Beckum Jim E. Benesch Randy & Debbie L. Berkner Mark D. & Deborah L. Berry Delia Biggerstaff Ronald L. & Margaret D. Billow Christopher Bishop Brett Bissell Barnie & Carla H. Bivens Judy T. Bivens

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Joanna H. Blackwell Ben B. & Kristin S. Bledsoe Micah J. Blount Thad C. & Teresa L. Blount Vann M. & Joyce C. Bolton Vernon L. & Charline P. Bonham Stanley & Charlene C. Booker Dan L. & Denise Boone William K. & Carolyn E. Bott Philip D. & Sharon C. Bowles Todd & Pam G. Bowman Daniel W., Sr. & Robbie Bradshaw Joseph P. Breen Brian S. Brenneman, Jennifer Brenneman, Beckett Brenneman & Sam Brenneman Paul K. & Carol Brenneman Harold L. & Joyce Bridges Dan Brodbeck James W. Brooks, Jr. & Carol T. Brooks Don T. Brothers Estate of Charles T. Brown J. W. & Renae Brown Betty M. Browning* U. Grant Browning* Lee Brumfield* Tim & Gail Buchanan Chip & Larissa Buck James H. Buckner Pat Buckner* Marvin & Marie A. Bunde David L. & Robin L. Burbrink Jon & Mindy Burch John R. & Jennifer J. Burchfield Sharma R. Burdick William W. & Gayle Burton

Dwain & Beth Butler Tommy Byler David L. & Chigger J. Bynum Clive & Patricia Calder David B. & Sherry L. Caldwell David R. & Donna Campbell Jim & Dyris K. Cardell Kenneth & Penney H. Carden Randy L. & Judy Carden Dick Carmical Delores A. Carpenter Bryan & Julette B. Carter Daniel Carter Michael & Pamela Carter Kristal L. Casey Alfred B. Cawthorne, II & Beverly A. Cawthorne Fred Cawthorne, III & Stephanie L. Cawthorne John Cerasani John F. Chilton, Jr. & Sara C. Chilton Jerry & Joy O. Clay Paul E. Cleckner, Jr. & Jenny Cleckner Beverly Cleckner-Thorman Dean & Angie Cole Elaine Cook Patricia D. Cook Thomas L. & Sharon Cook Zachary T. & Crystalyn Cook Doug Lepter & Peggy J. Cooning Tom & Connie W. Cooper Roger W. & Carole G. Costa Gary & Phyllis B. Coulter Mike Cowart Kimberly A. Crenshaw Virgel D. & Annice Crisp

Aaron M. & Abby B. Crum Fred D. Culbreath Harvey R. Cummings* Helen K. Cummings Lee M. & Kristen Cunningham Greg S. & Collie F. Daily Earline Dance Keith C. & Valerie L. Dance Howard L. & Marie S. Darsey Estate of Joyce A. Davidson Charles A. Davis, Jr. & Yvonne Davis Doreen B. Davis Kenneth & Deanne N. Davis Lee & Doris Davis Robert A. Davis Elaine De Arman John W. De Arman* David R. & Laura G. Defatta Edward A. & Susan DeGarmo Larry D. & Debbie Dennis David J. & Tina P. Diehl Dean M. & Judy Diehl Laura Diehl Keith & Lisa Dobrolinsky David A. & Patti Dodge Richard E. Donat Lora H. Donoho Carl & Nancy L. Driskell E. Townes & Ellen M. Duncan Robert N. & Jayne L. Duncan Ron & Jill Duncan Don & Nancy E. Dunlap John R. Dunn, Jr. & Susan R. Dunn Sarah C. Dunn Don W. & Jane A. Dunnington Sandra L. Dyer Jessica D. Dykes Tim W. & Kimberly D. Eades Jay E. & Kim S. Earles Wes & Roberta A. Eby David L. Edwards* Deborah Edwards Michael R. Eldridge Christopher M. Elliott J. C. Elliott, Sr. & Joyce Elliott Mark M. & Roseann Elliott Matthew M. & Jenifer H. Elliott Larry Ellis* & Cheryl H. Ellis Brian K. Escue James B. & Reba J. Essary David G. & Esther Evans Mark Ezell Brent J. & Kelly D. Falcone Angela S. Farmer Jack & Nora Farmer

Pamela H. Farmer Roy H. Farmer* Chris & Judith Farrell Mark & Kimberly A. Fee John H.M. Fenix David & Ginger Ferraez Duane & Melissa Ferrel Dennis E. & Marilyn Fink Herschel K. & Phyllis Flannery Debi Fleischer Michael & Malinda M. Flynn Toni Foglesong Dave & Bev Foltz Brock A. Fortner Art & Nanette M. Foster Estate of Phyllis Marie Fuja Peter & Tina Funke Julie Fuqua Jonathan R. & Michelle D. Gaertner Gary P. & Darcy L. Ganick Todd P. & Frances L. Gary Sidney E. & Crystal Gholson Van Gilbert John G. & Celeste Gillespie Charles & Terry A. Glaser Barry Glenn Steven D. & Debbie Godfrey Ronald W. Goodman, Jr. Tonya Goodman Andrea D. Gore Mike & Catherine A. Graham Kevin Grant Meritta M. Grant Troy & Christy L. Grant Nicholas & Wendy Grasso Donna J. Gray Tim M. Green Ron & Debbie Grizzard Jeffrey A. Grosvenor* Sheila L. Grosvenor Donna Guest Dwayne M. & LeighAnn S. Gunter Moody & Nina G. Gunter W. Carr Hagan, III* Jonathan & Sherry Hage Aaron T. & Natalie J. Hall Barney Hall* Jennie Hall Frank Hallum, Jr. Mildred L. Hamner Esther Hanner Everett A. Hanner* Allan & Shauna S. Hardin Gus L. Hargett, III & Dawn Hargett

Richard Harper* Roberta Harper Ron & Amy L. Harper Dale L. & Suzie B. Harris Estate of Edna Lavinia Harris Ryan S. & Angie L. Harris Steve A. & Jan K. Harris H. Rodes Hart, Jr. & Page E. Hart Donald B. & B.K. Hastings Blake & Lisa R. Hathcock Cason Hayes Benjamin S. & Melissa L. Hayslip Gary W. & Mitzi Head James W. & Wilma L. Hearn Randall S. & Marion F. Hearon Estate of Martha Hendershot Rhyanne D. & Jeff Henley Steve & Mary Lynne Hewlett Jim T. & Judy K. Hiatt Kemp & Carol B. Higginbotham David W. & Brenda Hill Jimmy L. & Teresa L. Hodge Barbara J. Hoffman Daniel J. Hofmeister, Jr. & Elizabeth Hofmeister Kell & Maria Holland Erik S. & Gina J. Holt Gary L. & Edith A. Holt Jimmy L. & Shirley Horton Steve T. & Stephanie R. Hoskins Alan R. & Carol Houck Mark P. Houle Michael R. & Lee A. Hubbard Larry L. & Kathy M. Huggins Michael L. & Karen S. Hughes Fredrick D. & Christi G. Hurt Daniel M. Hyde Estate of Charles Edward Ingram Don F. & Rena H. Irwin Rob B. & Pam J. Irwin James T. Ivey, Jr. & Cynthia G. Ivey Michael D. & Cheryl A. Jackson Robbi J. Jackson Scott R. & Debbie M. Jamison Estate of Billy K. Jared Melody Jarrell Scott & Suzanne W. Jenkins Charles & Kay J. Jennings Lynn M. & Jacque Jewell Marian E. Jewell* Estate of Terry Jewell Bill D. & Kellye Johnson H. Andral Johnson, Jr. & Beverly C. Johnson Jeffrey T. & Julie L. Johnson Joey B. Johnson Continued on page 32 29

Donation Makes Learning in Action Possible The thing that Ellie Allen (‘23) loves about working in the Dunn Broadcast and Live Recording Studio in Trevecca’s Jackson Center for Music and Worship Arts is that no two days are exactly the same. “Sometimes I’m just learning by watching other people work on their craft; other times it’s hands-on, and I get to learn by taking action. It’s honestly one of my favorite campus resources because it helps me educate myself and pursue my dreams.”

Funded by a gift from alumni John and Susan Dunn (’82) along with John’s mother, Sarah, the studio plays a vital role in the educational experiences of many Trevecca students. For those minoring in recording technology, the studio offers a way to apply classroom learning as well as to prepare for their future profession.

“There’s no substitute [for the hands-on experience],” said Blake Houchin (‘97), assistant professor of audio and recording technology. “Students need to push the faders and turn the knobs. They have to create muscle memory. It’s just like playing an instrument. If you never put your hands on a guitar, you’ll never learn to play it.

A console is no different. [The studio allows students] to learn a lot of technical things they can’t learn just by reading a book.”

When COVID-19 circumstances prevented large group gatherings and performances, the Dunn Broadcast and Live Recording Studio took on new life.

“The studio has been in heavy use since the building opened, but it has played an even more important role as we’ve transitioned to virtual performances during COVID,” said Dr. David Diehl (‘89), dean of Trevecca’s School of Music and Worship Arts.

“With the creation of this new studio, students have been able to train at a higher level and more systematically in regard to live sound. Trevecca has had a recording studio since the late 80’s and students have had opportunities to learn about recording technology since then, but the addition of training in live sound opens up potential jobs for students in touring, conventions and churches.”

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Trevecca Society

Continued from page 29

M. Chad & Amy F. Johnson Michael T. & Sarah B. Johnson Talmadge & Genell Johnson Tim W. & Debbie Johnson William P. Johnston, Jr. & June D. Johnston Cynthia Jones Ronald K. & Sharon C. Jones Dawn Kamin-Butler Stephen C. & Mary Keller Scott Kendrick & Lynn Lassiter-Kendrick Bill L. & Shirley Kerns Dale & Ruthie B. Killingsworth Donald R. & Rebecca L. King Porter King Randall L. & Ruth T. Kinnersley Estate of Russ Kinsey Val A. Kiper Jim D. & Beverly G. Knight Tim & Sandy Knight Estate of Annis C. Knippers Finley & Lori M. Knowles Dennis L. & Cathy A. Kolb Brian C. & Tracy A. Koprowski Kaly Kramer Tony Kroll Robert D. & Willie B. Lambert Vaden C. & Angela Landers Michael & Susan J. Lane Kenneth A. & Susanne G. Lantz Nelson Lare Ruth M. Lavender Harry V. & Sandy W. Lawrence Donald A. & Jacqueline J. Lee Larry W. & Gay L. Leonard Cory & Jodi Loftus Ryan W. & Joy B. Longnecker J. Scott & Marcia A. Looman Charlie Lovell, Sr.* Janice E. Lovell Rebecca A. Lovell C. Wayne & Linda Lowe Scott K. & Terry C. Lowry Robert S. & Blenda S. Lowther Tianna M. Lucas 32 TREVECCAN

James H. Lunsford, Jr. & Michelle Lunsford Cullin Lynch Jerry D. Lyon* Rebecca S. Lyon Robert J. & June C. Machen Chuck & Jackie MacLaughlin Josiah K. Magee Rick P. & Cheri Mann Gladys S. Marks Howard Marks* Theodore E. & Becky G. Martin Bob Martineau & Pamela Eddy Chuck & Geri A. Mashburn Greg D. & Elaine Mason Steve & Margaret McAteer Mance & Mary A. McCarthy Ronald K. & Karla McCormack Harold & Ginny A. McCue Mark O. & Laney C. McKay Ritchie L. & Julie McKay Herbert M. McMillian, Jr. & Dianna R. McMillian Raymond J. Mead James D. & Susan R. Means Mary K. Meighan Bradley Meinck & Lee Ann Brown Mary Ann Meiners Fred C. & Mary J. Mench John L. & Rebecca A. Merrick Roy Merritt Byron S. Middendorf Inez Milby David E. Miller, II Robert S. Mitchell, Sr.* Tommy W. Mitchell Paul & Karen D. Mock Samuel M. Mokeba & Victoria Dixon-Mokeba Hector & Patricia L. Mokhtarian Paul R. Montemuro Dennis L. & Wendy B. Moore Lewis C. Moore Naomi Moredock Don W. & Deborah H. Morgan

Members Harold & Nancy Morris Gary B. & Vickie Morsch Mark V. Morsch George & Sharon Mowry Jonathan H. & Kathy Mowry Gary B. & Lynda Mullinax Ken & DeAnn M. Mullins Matthew L. & Keely R. Mullins Daryl R. & Glenda J. Murray Delores Murray Jean Muse Ed Nash & Judy Nash Rachel V. Nelson David E. & Bernice P. Newman Shaun P. & Lisa K. Newman Bill & Valerie Nichols Bill A. Nichols Jack C. Nix, IV & Julia M. Nix Wendel L. & Judy C. Nixon Bruce E. & Peggy L. Oldham Le Orsbon Patrick S. & Annie Osborne Larry W. & Joyce B. Owings Terry L. & Betty Page Gary Parrish Richard L. & Shirley Parrott Clarice Parsons Estate of Homer Paschall Arch G. Patterson* Brenda J. Patterson Greg W. & Etta C. Patterson Wayne Patterson Estate of M. Willene Perkins Ralph & Julie M. Perrey Robert E. & Peggy J. Perry Luella A. Petto Damon H. & Jennifer L. Petty Lee Pfund Roy W. Philemon, III & Donna J. Philemon Roy & Jooly M. Philip Jerry K. & Rebecca A. Pierce Phillip & Lisa Pierce David & Rebecca M. Pitts Brent Pollok Kyle & Julie B. Poole

Wendell L. & Jo Ann H. Poole Gregory A. & Jeannie M. Pressley Todd & Kate A. Prevost William P. & Michele M. Prevost Jim Pulliam* Martha Pulliam Steve M. & Gail V. Pusey Jeremy R. & Michelle R. Quick W. Gerald & Kay F. Quick Jim G. Quiggins & Streater O. Spencer-Quiggins Ted & Jackie Quinn Gary D. Ragsdale J. Dwight Ragsdale J. Howard Ragsdale, Jr. John & Kristin Ragsdale Karen M. Ragsdale Susan G. Ragsdale & Peter F. Bobo Thom S. & Nellie J. Rainer Jenny E. Randolph John M. & Phyllis Ray Mike E. & Gloria H. Reagan Paul W. & Lisa T. Reed Shaun L. & Laura Reynolds Curtis W. & Dorothy E. Rich Philip K. & Connie Rickard Faye Riley* Thomas L. Riley Brandon & Lori Rippy Ernest L. & Pamela S. Rivers James R. & Donna D. Robers Oileen V. Roberts Wayne & Angela H. Roberts Clyde A. & Vonne A. Rodgers Larry E. & Linda F. Rodgers Don & Karin Rodrick Roy E. & Betty L. Rogers Gloria J. Rogers Kenneth J. & Meneika M. Rogers Arnold Roland, Jr.* Frankie G. Roland Richard & Stephanie Rosenjack Donald J. Ross, II & Sherri B. Ross Gregory & Geraldine M. Rosser Jan M. Rowlette Greg P. & Ginny A. Runyan P. Michael & Jackie B. Runyan Donald R. & Karen Russell Ronald D. & Renae Ryan Marjorie M. Saxe Samuel N. Saxon* Paul W. &Evangeline Schaper Don D. & Carole Schrope Don D. Schrope, II

Louie & Pat Scribner Chuck & Peggi Seaman Carl Sexton* Marita S. Sexton Randy & Karen M. Shaw Carl M. & Carol L. Sherman Michael W. & Janelle B. Short Virgil & Fyreshia Showalter Jody & Leslie M. Silvers Eileen Skinner Christopher S. Smith Clifton T. Smith David R. & Becky Smith Eric D. & Kayla M. Smith Jim & Sharon K. Smith Kenneth M. & Brenda S. Smith Lamar & Danner Smith Estate of Madonna Smith Mark & Dena B. Smith Michael R. & Rebekah P. Smith Thomas S. & Jane Smith Tommy Smith Wade & Deeann C. Smith Winton C. Smith, Jr. & Marilyn Smith Michael & Mary Spalding Jon & Teresa F. Sparks James W. Spear* & Ann Spear Jeffrey B. & Janine F. Spear Norma Spear Lester C. Sprang Larry Stack George Stadler Craig & Barbie Stanford Marcella C. Staples John B. & Marilyn J. Stark John I. Starling, II & Tena M. Starling Katharine M. Steele Tony Steelman Verlyn & Kelly Steward Morris H. Stocks, Jr. & Cynthia A. Stocks Edward & Doris F. Stokey Joseph D. & Pamela D. Storey Deborah E. Story John G. & Debbie R. Stottele Ira M. Strickland, III & Beverly G. Strickland John P. & Jeanne D. Sugg Robert & Nicole Sugg Ralph E. & Sue Swallows James & Deborah A. Sweat Jeff W. & Esther C. Swink Rosemary Talley Mike & Patricia C. Tardif Michael N. & Tandy M. Taylor

Janis Terry Christopher S. & Kayla Thompson Mel B. & Cheryl H. Thompson James M. & Holly Thomson E. Ray Thrasher* Matthew W. Thrasher Estate of Sharon L. Thurber Kevin W. & Julie R. Todd Lindsey Todd Jim N. & Donna Tokarski Eric L. & Elizabeth W. Trees J. Doug & Melinda M. Turner Frank T. & Doris A. Twohig Valerie A. Tysinger Harry R. Ulmer* Rick & Donna Underwood Jared R. Usrey James G. Van Hook Susie Van Hook* Ronald F. Vanderpool, Jr. & Kelli Vanderpool Marc A. & Sheree Vann S. Paul Vann, Jr. & Jennie D. Vann Guy A. & Deborah Victor William Wade Donald F. & Zelma Waggoner Marty R. & Joanna W. Walker Robert W. & Margaret H. Walker Howard T. Wall, III & Kimberly K. Wall Timothy G. & Lori C. Wallwork Ming & Anle J. Wang Estate of Eugene Wardell Brenda F. Weaver Jimmie D. Weaver, Jr.* Marie Weaver* James Webb Estate of Dorothy Ellen Weber Steve & Lena Hegi Welch Timothy L. Welch & Angela S. Chapman-Welch W. Melvin & Joyce W. Welch James R. & Janris M. Wells Marvin R. & Joy Wells Vernon M. Whaley James A. & Holly M. Whitby Emily Whitcomb Susan Whitley Kenneth W. & Susan J. Whitmire Samuel R. Whitten, IV Ed H. & Patsy J. Whittington Geraldine P. Wight Bryan & Beth Wilhelm Brent & Aimee M. Williams Freda Williams Continued on page 34 33

Irmgard L. Williams Joel D. & Lisa J. Williams Joyce Williams Toby W. & Pat Williams Paul P. & Deborah Winkler Danny K. & Tracey C. Wiseman Lee & Alice L. Woolery Clark & Brenda Wright Dave & Rhonda Yommer Robert A. & Kristin Young Steven Zurlinden Anonymous donors *Deceased Organization Donors Aaron’s, Inc. Acts Family Church Aetna Life & Casualty Alabama North District NMI American Commercial Industrial Electric American Constructors, Inc. Anderson Marine Company Antioch Church of Christ C2 Attack Volleyball Club Carl’s Collision Center Case Restoration Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Nashville Christ the King Church Church of the Nazarene Global Minis The Cole Family Foundation, Inc. Compass Group Custom Stone Handlers, Inc. Daily Family Foundation DJO Global LLC Dunn Properties, LLC Earl Swensson Associates East Tennessee District NMI Education Development United Foundation, Inc. Ellucian Company, L.P. The English Family Trust Enterprise Baptist Church Enterprise Electric Enviro Consultant Service, LLC Envision Healthcare Equinox Information Systems ESS Group, Inc Forklift Systems Frost Cutlery Company Garner Creek Retreat Center Georgia District NMI

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The Giving Tree GSC Production Services, Inc. H & N Company Hardsworth, LLC The HCI Group Hope Plus Products, LLC Idezi Group, LLC Implement Now J & J Mechanical Services, LLC Jones Legacy Group Kimmins Contracting Corporation Kraft CPAs, PLLC Lanham’s Service Center Lee Company LHP Development, LLC Lilly Endowment, Inc. MadRat Mobile Mark Simmons Interiors Marsh Direct Sales, Inc. MD Save Metropolitan Government of Nashville Michael Hyatt and Company Michael and Pamela Carter Charitable Microbac Laboratories, Inc. Mobile Music Academy, LLC Montemuro Law, LLC Morgan Ventures The Morning Rotary Club of Brentwood Nazarene Compassionate Ministries New Beginnings Christian Ministries New York Life Insurance Company Nixon Family Charitable Fund North Carolina District NMI Olive Tree Connections, Inc. Palmetto Nazarene Golf Classic Penske Pinnacle Financial Partners Pioneer College Caterers Corporate Prasco Laboratories Premier Group, LLC Purity Foundation, Inc. Qwickly Inc. R3 Contractors, LLC R.C. Mathews Contractor, LLC Rad Power Bikes Renasant Bank RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc.

The Sarah Melissa Carden Fund Saxon & Associates Sewanee Church Music Conference Sodexo Operations, LLC Southwestern Advantage Storeright Self Storage Suntrust Bank - Nashville Taylor Truck & Logistics, Inc. Team Construction, LLC Teron Enterprises, LLC Three Boot, LLC Token Media, LLC Towne Creek Realty Tree of Life Bookstores, Inc. Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation Turner Consulting United Structural Systems, Inc. Vann’s Enterprises, Inc. Vision Realty Partners, LLC Walden Living Trust Wang Vision Institute PLLC Washington Foundation, Inc. Wesleyan Investment Foundation, Inc Xerox Corporation

Class

Notes

Chad Johnson (’05) was recognized by his company, ABM Industries, as a President’s Pick award winner for 2020. Chad is regional VP of operations in the education division and works with college/university campuses and school systems throughout Ohio and the Mid-Atlantic, overseeing a staff of more than 2,000 employees. He and wife Amy (also a TNU alumna) and their son, Reston, live in Salisbury, MD.

Share your news with us We want to hear about what is happening in your life since graduation.

If there is a career change, new family member, special project, or special life event, we want to celebrate with you.

Share your news with us for the next issue by emailing Treveccan@trevecca.edu.

Nathan Carden (’04) has served as lead pastor at the Church at Ross Bridge (UMC) since 2017. Carden is married to Kameron and they have three children, Henry, Amelia, and Hanna. Nathan’s father, Ken, a longtime Nazarene minister, and mother, Penny, who teaches at Trevecca in the School of Education sent all four of their children to Trevecca.

Brian Johnson (’08) and wife Ashley (Foster) Johnson (’06) now live in Sharpsburg, GA, with their children, Braden, Tenley, Lynnon and Hazel. Brian has been employed by Broughton Pharmaceuticals of Savannah, GA, where he is a senior sales associate. He was recognized as Employee of the Year for 2020.

Bob Brower (’72) has served as president of Point Loma Nazarene University since 1997 and was recently re-elected by the PLNU board of trustees to serve another five-year term.

Brower and his wife Linda (Page) Brower (’75), love living in San Diego and have distinguished themselves with their service to the university, the Church of the Nazarene, and the greater San Diego area.

Jody (Nelson) McClenny (’97) began her role as chief academic officer with Carteret County Schools in Beaufort, NC, on March 1. McClenny has had an impressive 20-year run at Newport Elementary School where she served as teacher, assistant principal and, since 2016, as principal. Her expertise in curriculum and instruction was noted by county school system officials in selecting her for the new leadership role.

Susan Ragsdale (’91) is the author of 12 books including her latest, Great Group Leaders: 60 Activities to Ignite Identity, Voice, Power, & Purpose. To celebrate its release, she is offering free mini-leadership experiences for staff teams to introduce the book and the power of its activities. To learn more about these mini-leadership team builders, email her at susan@writecreationsgroup.com.

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A Shared Mission for Young People

“Our church is committed to reaching and serving young people. We invest in our children and youth programs as our primary mission of who we are as a church. This has been our commitment for over 20 years.”

– Pastor Howard Plummer

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Trevecca and Hermitage Church of the Nazarene have much in common, but the driving force behind both is the idea of drawing young people to Christ.

“It all begins with having a vision for young people and a heart that desires to reach them for Christ,” Senior Pastor Howard Plummer (’74) of Hermitage Church explained.

A Trevecca graduate himself, Plummer finds that recommending Trevecca to the young people comes naturally. Trevecca is a part of the church’s DNA because, in addition to Plummer, there are six staff pastors who are alumni, and about a third of the congregation either attends, has attended or is considering attending Trevecca.

“For us, Trevecca is a part of our church.

We want our students to go to Trevecca because we know they will be loved and provided for there,” Plummer said.

The youth at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene have another strong influence in their lives, thanks to alumnus Hunter Steinmetz (’16), their high school and college pastor.

“On the relational side of my job, I work really hard to help students know that I love them and believe in them. During my six years in this role, I have tried to be an open channel of communication for them to explore their questions about God and their faith,” Steinmetz said. “I love that during my time at Trevecca my professors were that support for me.

“My professors helped free me to love Christ more and become a better Christ-follower than I ever imagined possible. I was freed from so many things that were stuck in my head as a kid. That’s part of the reason I refer students to Trevecca — the impact I believe their professors can have on their lives.”

One of the things both pastors focus on is welcoming youth into God’s kingdom.

From reaching out in the community to nurturing youth during their foundational years, they are committed to giving students the support they need to grow their relationships with God.

“Referring students to Trevecca is easy because I know from the moment we send students there, the staff, faculty and upperclassman will rally around them.”

– Pastor Hunter Steinmetz

“I know that Trevecca can take over and fulfill the role of investing in the lives of our students,” Steinmetz said. “I know all the amazing mentors that I had during my time at Trevecca and I believe in the ability of the current Trevecca community to help the students thrive.”

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Regional Churches of the Nazarene Donors A special thank you to the 798 Nazarene churches in the southeastern region. Through their generous members, nearly $2 million in contributions are given to Trevecca Nazarene University each year.

Alabama North District Berry Church of the Nazarene Beulah Church of the Nazarene Birmingham Center Point Church of the Nazarene Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene Birmingham Forestdale Church of the Nazarene Birmingham Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene Boaz First Church of the Nazarene Boley Church of the Nazarene Briarwood Church of the Nazarene Brindlee Mountain Church of the Nazarene Burning Lamps Church of the Nazarene Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Cullman First Church of the Nazarene Decatur Spring Avenue Church of the Nazarene East Gadsden Church of the Nazarene Fairview Church of the Nazarene Faith Church of the Nazarene Fayette Church of the Nazarene Florence First Church of the Nazarene Gardendale Church of the Nazarene Grace Chapel Church of the Nazarene Grace Family Church of the Nazarene Hartselle Church of the Nazarene Hickory Grove Church of the Nazarene Huntsville Calvary Church of the Nazarene Huntsville Southeast Church of the Nazarene Huntsville University Church of the Nazarene Jasper First Church of the Nazarene Journey Church of the Nazarene Madison First Church of the Nazarene Mary’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene Millport Church of the Nazarene Mount Zion Church of the Nazarene Muscle Shoals Church of the Nazarene Nauvoo Church of the Nazarene New Life Church of the Nazarene Nitrate City Church of the Nazarene Northside Church of the Nazarene Parrish Church of the Nazarene Rainbow City First Church of the Nazarene Salem Church of the Nazarene Saragossa Church of the Nazarene Scottsboro Church of the Nazarene Sheffield First Church of the Nazarene Shiloh Community Church of the Nazarene Steele Church of the Nazarene Union Hill Church of the Nazarene Wilson Chapel Church of the Nazarene Central Gulf Coast District Bayview Church of the Nazarene Blountstown Church of the Nazarene Calvert Church of the Nazarene

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Capilla Wallace Iglesia del Nazareno Childersburg Church of the Nazarene Columbiana Church of the Nazarene Cottondale Church of the Nazarene Dothan First Church of the Nazarene East Brewton Church of the Nazarene Excel Enoch Johnson Memorial Church of the Nazarene God’s Glory Ministries Church of the Nazarene Heritage Church of the Nazarene Huguley Church of the Nazarene Iglesia del Nazareno de Auburn Iglesia del Nazareno de Prattville Jackson Church of the Nazarene Lake Martin Church of the Nazarene Landmark Church of the Nazarene Lanett First Church of the Nazarene Millbrook Church of the Nazarene Millry Church of the Nazarene Mobile First Church of the Nazarene Mobile Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile Riverside Church of the Nazarene Monroeville Church of the Nazarene Montgomery Capital City Church of the Nazarene Montgomery First Church of the Nazarene Moundville Church of the Nazarene New Providence Church of the Nazarene Open Arms Ministry Church of the Nazarene Praise Park Ministries Church of the Nazarene Prattville First Church of the Nazarene Ridgeville Church of the Nazarene Roanoke Church of the Nazarene Robertsdale Church of the Nazarene Roca Eterna Iglesia del Nazareno Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene Selma West Village Church of the Nazarene Shawmut First Church of the Nazarene Spencer Church of the Nazarene Sylacauga First Church of the Nazarene Taylor’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene The Mount Iglesia del Nazareno Trinity Church of the Nazarene Tuscaloosa Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene Tuscaloosa First Church of the Nazarene Tuscaloosa Holten Heights Church of the Nazarene Tuscaloosa South Church of the Nazarene Valley First Church of the Nazarene Wallace Chapel Church of the Nazarene East Tennessee District Athens Church of the Nazarene Barfield Church of the Nazarene Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene Blackman Community Church of the Nazarene

Brownington Church of the Nazarene Carthage Church of the Nazarene Chapman’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene Chattanooga Calvary Church of the Nazarene Chattanooga East Ridge Church of the Nazarene Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene Chattanooga Grace Church of the Nazarene Chattanooga Lookout Valley Church Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene Cleveland New Hope Church of the Nazarene Cookeville First Church of the Nazarene Covenant Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Cowan Church of the Nazarene Cross Style Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Church of the Nazarene Crossville First Church of the Nazarene Doyle Church of the Nazarene Eastside Community Church of the Nazarene Elizabethton First Church of the Nazarene Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene Estill Springs Church of the Nazarene Family Worship Center of South Pittsburg Fayetteville Church of the Nazarene Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene Hilltop Church of the Nazarene Himesville Church of the Nazarene Jamestown First Church of the Nazarene Jasper Church of the Nazarene Knoxville First Church of the Nazarene Knoxville South Church of the Nazarene Lebanon First Church of the Nazarene Lenoir City Church of the Nazarene Manchester Church of the Nazarene Maryville Church of the Nazarene Mayland Church of the Nazarene Monterey Church of the Nazarene Mount Hermon Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Church of the Nazarene Murfreesboro First Church of the Nazarene New Life Church of the Nazarene Newport First Church of the Nazarene Pleasant Green Church of the Nazarene Primera Iglesia del Nazareno Morristown Real Life Community Church of the Nazarene Sequatchie Valley Church of the Nazarene Shady Grove Church of the Nazarene Shelbyville Church of the Nazarene Signal Mountain Church of the Nazarene Smithville Church of the Nazarene Smyrna Church of the Nazarene Southview Community Church of the Nazarene Sparta Church of the Nazarene Sweetwater Church of the Nazarene The Arbor Church of the Nazarene The Church House Tullahoma First Church of the Nazarene Tullahoma Westside Church of the Nazarene Warren Chapel Church of the Nazarene Wartburg Community Church of the Nazarene Way of the Cross Church of the Nazarene

Florida District Apopka Calvary Church of the Nazarene Apopka First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Apopka Spring Hill Church of the Nazarene Archer Church of the Nazarene Archer Japanese Community Church of the Nazarene Bartow Oasis de Esperanza Iglesia del Nazareno Brandon Center of Unction Iglesia del Nazareno Brandon First Church of the Nazarene Brooksville Church of the Nazarene Clearwater First Church of the Nazarene Clearwater Iglesia del Nazareno Clermont Citrus Heights Church of the Nazarene Cocoa Launch Point Church of the Nazarene Crestview Church of the Nazarene Deland Church of the Nazarene Deland Luz y Verdad Iglesia del Nazareno Deltona Life Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Deltona Nueva Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Eustis Church of the Nazarene Fort Walton Beach Church of the Nazarene Gainesville First Church of the Nazarene Gainesville Japanese Community Church of the Nazarene Geneva Living Word Church of the Nazarene Greenville Mision Iglesia del Nazareno Gulfport Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Gulfport Trinity Church of the Nazarene Haines City Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Haines City First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Haines City Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Haines City Renacer Familiar Iglesia del Nazareno Hernando Church of the Nazarene Interlachen Church of the Nazarene Interlachen Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Jacksonville Arabic Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville Central Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville First Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville International Bible Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville New Dimensions Cathedral of Faith Jacksonville Northside Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville University Boulevard Church of the Nazarene Kissimmee Arabic Church of the Nazarene Kissimmee Casa de Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Kissimmee First Church of the Nazarene Lake Alfred Lugar de Restauracion Iglesia del Nazareno Lake City Church of the Nazarene Lake Mary Gracepointe Church of the Nazarene Lake Wales Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Lakeland Eastside Church of the Nazarene Lakeland Family Church of the Nazarene Lakeland First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Lakeland Highland Park Church of the Nazarene Lakeland Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene Lakeland Nuevo Comienzo Iglesia del Nazareno Largo First Church of the Nazarene Largo Westside Church of the Nazarene Leesburg Church of the Nazarene Leesburg El Rey Viene Iglesia del Nazareno Live Oak Church of the Nazarene Live Oak Nueva Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Longwood Parkside Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Marianna Church of the Nazarene Mascotte Casa de Dios Iglesia del Nazareno Mascotte Church of the Nazarene Melbourne Comunidad Cristiana Renacer Iglesia del Nazareno Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene Melbourne Harbor City Church of the Nazarene Merritt Island Community Church of the Nazarene

Monticello Bethel Iglesia del Nazareno Monticello Church of the Nazarene Mulberry Nuevo Comienzo Iglesia del Nazareno New Port Richey First Church of the Nazarene New Smyrna Beach Church of the Nazarene Oak Hill First Church of the Nazarene Ocala First Church of the Nazarene Ocala Prince of Peace Iglesia del Nazareno Ocala West Church of the Nazarene Orange Park Church of the Nazarene Orlando Bethesda Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Orlando Center Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene Orlando Ebenezer Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Orlando Grace Tabernacle Eglise du Nazareen Orlando Heart of Mercy Church of the Nazarene Orlando Light of the World Eglise du Nazareen Orlando Metro West Church of the Nazarene Orlando New Life Community Church of the Nazarene Orlando Renuevos en Plenitud Iglesia del Nazareno Orlando Second Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Orlando the Way to Calvary Eglise du Nazareen Orlando Union Park Church of Nazarene Orlando United Church of the Nazarene Orlando Vietnamese Church of the Nazarene Pace New Faith Church of the Nazarene Palm Bay Christian Development Center Palm Bay First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Palm Bay Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Panama City El Gran Yo Soy Iglesia del Nazareno Panama City First Church of the Nazarene Pensacola Ensley Church of the Nazarene Pensacola First Church of the Nazarene Pinellas Park Church of the Nazarene Pinellas Vietnamese Church of the Nazarene Plant City Community Church of the Nazarene Plant City Nuevo Amanecer Iglesia del Nazareno Port Orange Church of the Nazarene Port Richey Casa de Esperanza Iglesia del Nazareno Port Richey Living Faith Church of the Nazarene Port St Joe Church of the Nazarene Riverview Gateway Church of the Nazarene Rockledge Cross Bridge Church of the Nazarene Ruskin First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Sebastian Church At the Cross Spring Hill Calvary Church of the Nazarene Spring Hill El Lugar de Salvacion Iglesia del Nazareno Spring Hill First Church of the Nazarene St Augustine First Church of the Nazarene St Cloud Camina Hispanic Church of the Nazarene St Cloud Church of the Nazarene St Johns Faith Community Church of the Nazarene St Petersburg Lealman Church of the Nazarene St Petersburg Una Esperanza Viva Iglesia del Nazareno St Petersburg Victory Church of the Nazarene Suwannee River Church of the Nazarene Tallahassee First Church of the Nazarene Tallahassee New Life Church of the Nazarene Tampa Agua de Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Tampa Crosspointe Church of the Nazarene Tampa First Church of the Nazarene Tampa First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Tampa First Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Tampa First Vietnamese Church of the Nazarene Tampa Forest Hills Church of the Nazarene Tampa Grace Church of the Nazarene Tampa Hinneni Iglesia del Nazareno Tampa Korean Church of the Nazarene Tampa Town & Country Church of the Nazarene Tampa Worship Center Cantares Tavares Church of the Nazarene Titusville First Church of the Nazarene Trenton Community Church of the Nazarene Vero Beach First Church of the Nazarene Wesley Chapel Church of the Nazarene

Wesley Chapel Fe de Oro Iglesia del Nazareno Winter Garden Faith Family Community Church of the Nazarene Winter Haven Centro de Adoracion Iglesia del Nazareno Winter Haven First Church of the Nazarene Winter Haven First Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Zephyrhills Church of the Nazarene Georgia District Adrian New Life Church of the Nazarene Albany First Church of the Nazarene Albany Grace Church of the Nazarene Alma First Church of the Nazarene Amistad Y Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Augusta First Church of the Nazarene Bainbridge First Church of the Nazarene Barnesville First Church of the Nazarene Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene Bethel International Church of the Nazarene Blairsville Church of the Nazarene Bloomingdale Church of the Nazarene Brunswick Grace Community Church of the Nazarene Calhoun Church of the Nazarene Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene Cochran First Church of the Nazarene Columbus Grace Church of the Nazarene Columbus Harvestpointe Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Church of the Nazarene Crosswalk Church of the Nazarene Dalton First Church of the Nazarene Donalsonville First Church of the Nazarene Douglasville First Church of the Nazarene Dublin First Church of the Nazarene East Paulding Church of the Nazarene East Point Church of the Nazarene Eastside Community Church of the Nazarene Fairview Church of the Nazarene Fitzgerald Church of the Nazarene Gainesville First Church of the Nazarene Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene Gracepointe Church of the Nazarene Graham Memorial Church of the Nazarene Griffin First Church of the Nazarene Harmony Church of the Nazarene Harrisburg Church of the Nazarene Harvest Community Church of the Nazarene Hinesville New Hope Church of the Nazarene House of Love Iglesia del Nazareno Iglesia Monte Horeb Iglesia del Nazareno Jackson Church of the Nazarene Jesus Network Church of the Nazarene Life Hope Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Lifepointe Church of the Nazarene Lovejoy Family Church of the Nazarene Macon Grace Church of the Nazarene Macon Shurlington Church of the Nazarene Macon Trinity Church of the Nazarene Manchester Church of the Nazarene Marietta First Church of the Nazarene Moultrie First Church of the Nazarene Mount Olive Church of the Nazarene New Day Church of the Nazarene Nueva Vision Iglesia del Nazareno One Love Church of the Nazarene Pine Mountain Church of the Nazarene Punto de Gracia Iglesia del Nazareno Rehoboth Church of the Nazarene Rome First Church of the Nazarene Rossville First Church of the Nazarene Rowland Chapel Church of the Nazarene Saint Mark Church of the Nazarene Sandersville First Church of the Nazarene Savannah Harvest Church of the Nazarene Sharpsburg First Church of the Nazarene Smyrna Church of the Nazarene Swainsboro First Church of the Nazarene The Crossing Church of the Nazarene The Edge Church of the Nazarene

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Grants totaling

$1,859,750 were awarded

to Trevecca by

Lilly Endowment, Inc.

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Investing in Ministry During the “Making Great Stories Possible” campaign, Trevecca sought foundation partners who align with Trevecca’s Christian mission. According to Lilly Endowment, Inc.’s website,“our primary aim in religion is to deepen and enrich the religious lives of Christians in the United States, principally by supporting efforts that enhance the vitality of congregations” (https://lillyendowment.org/our-work/religion). Grants from Lilly totaling $1,859,750 were awarded to Trevecca to support the University and the Endowment’s shared mission.

In 2015, Lilly Endowment, Inc. began its partnership with Trevecca by awarding a three-year, $500,000-plus youth theology grant. The partnership’s goal was to create a process to impact today’s youth who feel a calling to the ministry at a young age. Trevecca’s Youth Theology Institute was created to help guide youth and their youth pastors as they explore that calling.

Lilly provided two additional grants to Trevecca to help sustain the continued work of exploring high school students’ calling for the ministry. Dr. Tim Green, dean of the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry, is the grant’s director. “Of all the things I have been involved in over the past 30 years, there is nothing that has brought me more excitement than this project,” Green said.

“We are prepared to help teens get the support and resource they need to discern and follow God’s calling.”

In 2020, Lilly Endowment, Inc. awarded Trevecca a planning grant followed by a $1 million grant that supports the implementation of Laborers in the Vineyard.

This program is designed for pastors in their first five years of service—especially pastors of small congregations, diverse congregations, and church plants.

“Through the development of Laborers in the Vineyard and the Youth Theology Institute at Trevecca,” Green said, “the School of Theology and Christian Ministry continues to commit to and engage in the life and growth of the very center of Christian ministry. The life of the local church lies at the heart of carrying out the Gospel of Christ.”

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Regional Churches of the Nazarene Donors Continued from page 39

Thomasville First Church of the Nazarene Tifton First Church of the Nazarene Valdosta Church of the Nazarene Vidalia First Church of the Nazarene Warner Robins First Church of the Nazarene Waycross First Church of the Nazarene Wilkes Church of the Nazarene Woodstock First Church of the Nazarene Wrens New Hope Church of the Nazarene Wrightsville Church of the Nazarene Kentucky District Albany United Church of the Nazarene Benton Church of the Nazarene Bowling Green First Church of the Nazarene Brandenburg Church of the Nazarene Bronston Crosswalk Church of the Nazarene Buffalo Church of the Nazarene Burkesville Centerpoint Church of the Nazarene Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene Columbia Church of the Nazarene Creelsboro Church of the Nazarene Crestwood Community Church of the Nazarene Cristo Viene Iglesia del Nazareno Danville Covenant Church of the Nazarene Delmer Church of the Nazarene El Calvario Iglesia del Nazareno Elizabethtown First Church of the Nazarene Elkton Church of the Nazarene Faubush Church of the Nazarene Frankfort Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Frankfort First Church of the Nazarene Franklin First Church of the Nazarene Georgetown Church of the Nazarene Georgetown Nueva Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Glasgow First Church of the Nazarene Glasgow Trinity Church of the Nazarene Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene Greensburg Church of the Nazarene Henderson United Church of the Nazarene High Bridge Church of the Nazarene Highway Church of the Nazarene Hopkinsville Church of the Nazarene Jamestown Church of the Nazarene King Bee Church of the Nazarene Lancaster Church of the Nazarene Lexington Calvary Church of the Nazarene Lexington Eastland Park Church of the Nazarene Lexington Gethsemane Church of the Nazarene Lexington Lafayette Church of the Nazarene Louisville Calvary Church of the Nazarene Louisville Camino de Santidad Iglesia del Nazareno Louisville Comunidad de Gracia Iglesia del Nazareno Louisville Farmdale Church of the Nazarene Louisville First Church of the Nazarene Louisville Grace Community Church of the Nazarene Louisville Valley Church of the Nazarene Madisonville Church of the Nazarene Mayfield Church of the Nazarene Midway Church of the Nazarene

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Monticello Church of the Nazarene Morgantown Church of the Nazarene Naomi Church of the Nazarene Nicholasville Grace Community Church of the Nazarene Owensboro Audubon Church of the Nazarene Owensboro First Church of the Nazarene Paducah Church of the Nazarene Radcliff Church of the Nazarene Rheber Church of the Nazarene River City Hope Church of the Nazarene Russell Springs Church of the Nazarene Science Hill Church of the Nazarene Scottsville Church of the Nazarene Shepherdsville First Church of the Nazarene Somerset First Church of the Nazarene Somerset Lake Cumberland Community Church of the Nazarene Southern Hills Church of the Nazarene Sparksville Church of the Nazarene Stanford Church of the Nazarene Summersville Church of the Nazarene Versailles Huntertown Church of the Nazarene MidSouth District Ashland City Faith Community Church of the Nazarene Bent Knee Cowboy Church of the Nazarene Bread of Life Community Church of the Nazarene Bridgepoint Church of the Nazarene Brookhaven First Church of the Nazarene Camden Church of the Nazarene Clarksdale First Church of the Nazarene Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene Clarksville Grace Church of the Nazarene Clarksville Hope Riders Biker Church of the Nazarene Clarksville Korean Church of the Nazarene Clarksville Park Lane Church of the Nazarene Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene Columbia First Church of the Nazarene Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene Concord Community Church of the Nazarene Covington Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene Crystal Springs Church of the Nazarene Dayspring Community Church of the Nazarene Dickson Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Dover First Church of the Nazarene Dyersburg First Church of the Nazarene Elmore Church of the Nazarene Erin Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Fly Church of the Nazarene Foundry Church of the Nazarene Franklin Community of Faith Church of the Nazarene Fulton First Church of the Nazarene Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene Gateway Community Church of the Nazarene Gloster Church of the Nazarene Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene Gray’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene Greenville First Church of the Nazarene Grenada First Church of the Nazarene Griffin’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene Gulf Coast Family Church of the Nazarene Harmony Church of the Nazarene Hattiesburg First Church of the Nazarene Hazlehurst Church of the Nazarene Hendersonville Church of the Nazarene Hermitage Church of the Nazarene Highland Church of the Nazarene Hillside Community Church of the Nazarene Houlka Church of the Nazarene Iglesia Betel de Gallatin Iglesia Taller del Maestro Jason Chapel Church of the Nazarene Joelton Church of the Nazarene

Kingston Springs Church of the Nazarene Laurel Bresee Church of the Nazarene Laurel First Church of the Nazarene Lewisburg First Church of the Nazarene Libertad en Cristo Iglesia del Nazareno Lifeline Church of the Nazarene Lifepointe Community Church of the Nazarene Long Beach Community Church of the Nazarene Long Creek Church of the Nazarene Madison Church of the Nazarene Madison Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Magnolia Church of the Nazarene Memphis Calvary Church of the Nazarene Memphis Eastside Iglesia del Nazareno Memphis Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene Memphis Friendship Church of the Nazarene Memphis Grace Church of the Nazarene Memphis Holiness Tabernacle Memphis Hope Tabernacle Church of the Nazarene Memphis New Hope Church of the Nazarene Memphis Refreshing Springs Church of the Nazarene Meridian Fitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene Meridian Northside Church of the Nazarene Millington Church of the Nazarene Mount Wesley-Akin Chapel Church of the Nazarene Nashville Bell Road Church of the Nazarene Nashville Bethel Church of the Nazarene Nashville Blakemore Church of the Nazarene Nashville Christ Church of the Nazarene Nashville Collective Ministry Nashville Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Nashville Donelson Church of the Nazarene Nashville First Church of the Nazarene Nashville First Korean Church of the Nazarene Nashville Glencliff Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene Nashville Inglewood Church of the Nazarene Nashville Kaleo Church of the Nazarene Nashville New Life Korean Church of the Nazarene Nashville Trinity Church of the Nazarene Nashville Westwind Community of Faith Church of the Nazarene Nashville Whites Creek Church of the Nazarene New Albany First Church of the Nazarene New Beginnings Christian Ministries New Vision Church of the Nazarene Old Hickory Church of the Nazarene Palabra de Vida Iglesia del Nazareno Paris First Church of the Nazarene Pearson Chapel Church of the Nazarene Pine Hill Church of the Nazarene Pleasant Point Church of the Nazarene Portland Church of the Nazarene Quitman Church of the Nazarene Ripley Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Rosebloom Church of the Nazarene Savannah Church of the Nazarene Senatobia N.O. Nabors Memorial Church of the Nazarene Southaven Church of the Nazarene Spring Hill Restoration Community Church of the Nazarene Springfield First Church of the Nazarene Starkville Wesley Community Church of the Nazarene Summertown First Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene Tupelo Church of the Nazarene Union Church of the Nazarene Vicksburg First Church of the Nazarene Victory Praise and Worship Center Waverly First Church of the Nazarene Way of the Cross Church of the Nazarene Waynesboro Trinity Church of the Nazarene Woodlawn Community Church of the Nazarene

North Carolina District Amplify Church of the Nazarene Archdale Church of the Nazarene Asheville First Church of the Nazarene Beaufort Bridgeway Church of the Nazarene Brevard Church of the Nazarene Brunswick Coastal Community Church of the Nazarene Cary Penny Road Church of the Nazarene Charlotte Calvary Church of the Nazarene Charlotte Dios Con Nosotros Iglesia del Nazareno Charlotte Korean Church of the Nazarene Charlotte Pineville Church of the Nazarene Charlotte Trinity Church of the Nazarene Cherokee Church of the Nazarene Cherryville Church of the Nazarene Concord Church of the Nazarene Crystal Coast Church of the Nazarene Dios de Amor y Paz Iglesia del Nazareno Elizabeth City Church of the Nazarene Elon Powerline Church of the Nazarene Faison Iglesia del Nazareno la Roca Fayetteville Church of the Nazarene Forest City Church of the Nazarene Franklin New Life Church of the Nazarene Gastonia Eastside Church of the Nazarene Greensboro New Horizon Church of the Nazarene Greensboro Southeast Church of Nazarene Havelock Church of the Nazarene Hayesville Church of the Nazarene Hendersonville First Church of the Nazarene Hickory Church of the Nazarene Iglesia del Nazareno Renacer Iglesia Hispana del Nazareno de Raleigh Jacksonville Faith Church of the Nazarene Jacksonville Haws Run Church of the Nazarene Kannapolis Westside Church of Nazarene Kings Mountain Church of the Nazarene Laurinburg Church of the Nazarene Lillington Grace Church of the Nazarene Missio Dei Church of the Nazarene Monroe Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene Mooresville the Bridge Church of the Nazarene New Beginnings Asheboro Church of the Nazarene New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene New Heart Church of the Nazarene Norwood Church of the Nazarene Piedmont Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Pittsboro Church of the Nazarene Plymouth Church of the Nazarene Raleigh International Evangelical Church of the Nazarene Raleigh Tapestry Church of the Nazarene Rocky Mount Church of the Nazarene Salisbury Church of the Nazarene Shelby First Church of the Nazarene Statesville First Church of the Nazarene Thomasville First Church of the Nazarene Wake Forest Church of the Nazarene Waynesville Lakeview Church of Nazarene Wilmington Church of the Nazarene Winston-Salem Primera Iglesia del Nazareno South Carolina District Aiken Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene Ashwood Church of the Nazarene Bamberg Church of the Nazarene Batesburg Church of the Nazarene Beaufort New Direction Community Church of the Nazarene Bennettsville First Church of the Nazarene Bishopville Church of the Nazarene Camden First Church of the Nazarene Cayce Church of the Nazarene Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene Charleston First Church of the Nazarene

Charleston Iglesia del Nazareno Charleston Sea Islands International Community Church of the Nazarene Cherrydale Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Chester Church of the Nazarene Clover Church of the Nazarene Columbia Abundant Life Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Columbia Emmanuel Korean Church of the Nazarene Columbia First Church of the Nazarene Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene Cottageville Church of the Nazarene Duncan Lifespring Community Church of the Nazarene Florence Family Life Church of the Nazarene Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene Graham Correctional Church of the Nazarene Great Falls Church of the Nazarene Greenville First Church of the Nazarene Greenville First Iglesia del Nazareno Greenwood Community Church of the Nazarene Hartsville Calvary Church of the Nazarene Hartsville First Church of the Nazarene Hollywood Trinity Bible Fellowship Honea Path Genesis Church of the Nazarene Lancaster Sonlight Community Church of the Nazarene Laurens Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Lexington Shepherd Church of the Nazarene Lugoff Faith Church of the Nazarene Manning Newstart Community Church of the Nazarene Midland Valley Community Church of the Nazarene Moncks Corner Church of the Nazarene Myrtle Beach-The Connection Church of the Nazarene New Ellenton New Life Church of the Nazarene One Church of the Nazarene Orangeburg First Church of the Nazarene Orangeburg Memorial Church of Nazarene Pageland Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene Pelion Church of the Nazarene Ridgeville Church of the Nazarene Rock Hill Celebration Place Church of the Nazarene Rock Hill Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene Rock Hill First Church of the Nazarene Rock Hill Grace Church of the Nazarene Rock Hill Nuevo Amanecer Iglesia del Nazareno Rock Hill Trinity Church of the Nazarene Seneca Church of the Nazarene Simpsonville Lifespring Community Church of the Nazarene Spartanburg First Church of the Nazarene Summerville Church of the Nazarene Sumter Calvary Church of the Nazarene Sumter First Church of the Nazarene Sumter Wise Drive Church of the Nazarene The Village Church of the Nazarene Wallace Church of the Nazarene West Columbia Central Church of the Nazarene West Columbia First Church of the Nazarene Winnsboro Church of the Nazarene York Church of the Nazarene Southern Florida District Arcadia First Church of the Nazarene Avon Park First Church of the Nazarene Belle Glade Evangelical Eglise du Nazareen Bradenton Bayshore Church of the Nazarene Bradenton First Church of the Nazarene Carol City Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene Delray Beach United Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Englewood Crosspoint Church of the Nazarene Fort Lauderdale Dayspring International Church of the Nazarene Fort Lauderdale Faith Eglise du Nazareen Fort Lauderdale Hosanna Center of Peace Fort Lauderdale Manor Church of Nazarene

Fort Myers First Church of the Nazarene Fort Myers Solid Rock Eglise du Nazareen Fort Pierce Faith Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Fort Pierce First Church of the Nazarene Fort Pierce Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Fort Pierce Philadelphia Eglise du Nazareen Goulds First Church of the Nazarene Hialeah Good Shepherd Iglesia del Nazareno Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Hollywood Emmanuel Eglise du Nazareen Hollywood Primera Hispana Iglesia del Nazareno Homestead Church of the Nazarene Homestead Good Samaritan Eglise du Nazareen Homestead Haitian Eglise du Nazareen House of Grace Church of the Nazarene Iglesia Cristiana de Hialeah Gardens Immokalee Eglise du Nazareen Indiantown Evangelical Eglise du Nazareen Key Largo la Familia Iglesia del Nazareno Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene Lake Worth El Mesias Iglesia del Nazareno Lake Worth First Church of the Nazarene Lake Worth Getsemani Iglesia del Nazareno Lake Worth New Life Eglise du Nazareen Lake Worth The Great Commission Iglesia del Nazareno Lehigh Acres Church of the Nazarene Margate Shema Christ Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Miami Berea Iglesia del Nazareno Miami Bethany Iglesia del Nazareno Miami Beth-El Iglesia del Nazareno Miami Calvary Iglesia del Nazareno Miami Central Church of the Nazarene Miami Deliverance Eglise du Nazareen Miami Emanuel Iglesia del Nazareno Miami First Church of the Nazarene Miami Good Shepherd Eglise du Nazareen Miami Grace Church of the Nazarene Miami Holy Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Miami Hope Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Miami Hosanna Eglise du Nazareen Miami Jesus Mi Fiel Amigo Iglesia del Nazareno Miami Ministerio Casa de Alabanza Miami Peniel Eglise du Nazareen Miami South Miami Hgts Church of the Nazarene Morija Eglise du Nazareen Naples Faith Community Church of the Nazarene Naples First Church of the Nazarene Naples First Spanish Iglesia del Nazareno Naples Iglesia del Nazareno Naples New Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Naples New Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno North Fort Myers Church of the Nazarene North Miami Beach Church of the Nazarene North Miami Haitian Eglise du Nazareen North Port Church of the Nazarene North Port Coastal Community Church of the Nazarene Northlake Boulevard Church of the Nazarene Oakland Park Holy Life Haitian Eglise du Nazareen Okeechobee Church of the Nazarene Pahokee First Hispanic Iglesia del Nazareno Palm City New Hope Fellowship Church of the Nazarene Palmetto Church of the Nazarene Pompano Beach Church of the Nazarene Port Charlotte Genesis Christian Church of the Nazarene Port St Lucie Church of the Nazarene Port St Lucie Evangelical Eglise du Nazareen Princeton Church of the Nazarene Punta Gorda First Church of the Nazarene Redland Church of the Nazarene Renew Church of the Nazarene Sarasota First Church of the Nazarene Sarasota Trinity Church of the Nazarene Sebring Church of the Nazarene Venice Church of the Nazarene West Palm Beach Belen Church of the Nazarene West Palm Beach First Church of the Nazarene West Palm Beach Iglesia Betel del Nazareno West Palm Beach Maranatha Iglesia del Nazareno

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Impacting the Community with Trees & Cycles Partnering with AmeriCorps to bring VISTA members to Trevecca required the University to dig deep to impact the poverty of our surrounding neighbors.

Located within ZIP code 37210 just outside of downtown Nashville, Trevecca is uniquely positioned to serve as the body of Christ.

No matter which direction you go heading away from campus, you can access an interstate. Although this makes for quick connections, the impact of so much traffic has taken its toll on the community.

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There are not enough trees to offset the pollution caused by the interstate traffic, and the amount of land devoted to holding space for the interstates has limited the amount of green space for area neighborhoods.

“The sector of 37210 surrounding campus is labeled as a food desert, meaning our neighbors do not have access to enough healthy fruits and vegetables and have limited resources to acquire healthy food,” said Janice Lovell (‘81), director of grants and foundation relations.

“Many of our neighbors have no reliable mode of transportation and must rely on walking, hitching a ride or taking limited lines of public transportation. It was out of our desire to help address these concerns that we founded TreeCycle and began our partnership with AmeriCorps,” Lovell said.

“The work of the Trevecca Urban Farm is building a food system that works for everyone and heals the earth,” Trevecca Urban Farm Director Jason Adkins (‘99) said.

“We train students in the community along with Trevecca students in how to care for the environment, raise healthy foods, and provide a mode of transportation through refurbishing bicycles.”

Created through a grant established by the Metro-Davidson County Department of Health, TreeCycle helps address health disparities in Davidson County by focusing on:

“We are able to employ community youth in green-collar jobs, learning how to grow their own food and care for the environment.

We are also empowering them to become leaders.”

– Jason Adkins Trevecca Urban Farm Director

1. Planting edible fruit and nut trees around the community.

2. Refurbishing and donating bicycles to provide a mode of reliable transportation for neighbors without a vehicle.

“The VISTA members who partner with Trevecca, create more capacity for us to do this work,” said Lovell. “They are responsible for recruiting volunteers and funding. VISTA members keep the machine well oiled and help us get the resources to keep this mission going. They also make participation on the farm easier and accessible for students and youth in the community to work. It is a productive partnership.”

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Lounge area in the Jernigan building

So...What’s

Next ?

Apple Dining Room

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The pace of our world often finds us running at top speed to complete a race, only to be greeted at the finish line by people asking the question, “What’s next?” This issue of The Treveccan pauses for a moment to reflect on what we’ve just completed - the largest comprehensive campaign in the history of Trevecca, appropriately titled “Making Great Stories Possible.” You have read some of the great stories in this issue.

I want to add my thanks to campaign chair Wendel Nixon and his team for their tireless efforts over the past five years to bring us to the total of more than $84 million. Trevecca is grateful to have people like Wendel (and those of you reading this) who care about the future as much as the past.

Which prompts the question, “So, what’s next?” I’m glad you asked.

Even as I write this, a new Health Sciences wing of the Greathouse Science Building is under construction. This 4-story, 33,000-square-foot addition will allow us to expand our Physician Assistant program, offer new medical degrees, and provide labs and classrooms to our fastest growing major.

In May, we will begin a renovation and addition to the Jernigan Building, home to our campus student union. This project will update an aging facility and increase dining capacity by more than 40% to accommodate our growing residential campus. It will also provide lounge areas for our commuter students.

Trevecca recently announced a new School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The search for the first dean of STEM is already underway.

Primary emphasis is being given to student life as a formative Christian experience.

It matters how we eat, sleep, study, play and worship. Trevecca aims to form whole persons in the likeness of Jesus.

Student financial aid will always be a pressing need. Our enrollment growth is outpacing our scholarship endowment, educational budget support and donor contributions. Saying “yes” to the next generation is how we fill the world with Christ-centered, educated servants. So we’re not finished. This is what’s next.

And I hope your generosity will help make these goals possible too.

Blessings,

Dr. Dan L. Boone (‘74)

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Come Experience Trevecca On-campus tours and class visits are happening this spring with special accommodations for social distancing practices. Refer prospective students to the Admissions Office at 615-248-1320 or admissions@trevecca.edu to schedule a visit.

Spring 2021