PRESIDENT’S REPORT | TO EVERY NATION | THE POWER OF SCHOLARSHIPS

SUMMER 2015 • VOL 18 ISSUE 2 CONTENTS SAGU Today is a publication of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, a non-profit institution of higher education. Pulse...... 4

MANAGING EDITOR Ryan McElhany, Director of Marketing and Lion authors...... 8 Public Relations Athletic news...... 9 ASSOCIATE EDITOR William Elliott, Public Relations Coordinator The power of scholarships...... 10 DESIGN BARTEL: A FRIEND FOREVER CJ Perez, Lauren Zoucha, Ryan McElhany 4 President’s report...... 12 WRITING William Elliott, Ryan McElhany How a college runs...... 16

VIDEO Landon Perry, Alex de Freitas, Rita Feregrino Every nation...... 18

PHOTOGRAPHY Class notes...... 20 Landon Perry, Lauren Zoucha, Stormie Elliott

DIGITAL EDITION SAGU at a glance...... 24 Roy Ching, Ryan McElhany

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of God University is to prepare undergraduate HOW A COLLEGE RUNS and graduate students spiritually, academically, 16 professionally and cross-culturally so as to successfully fill evangelistic, missionary and church ministry roles and to provide quality ­educational and professional Christian service wherever needed throughout the world.

ACCREDITATION Southwestern Assemblies of God University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Southwestern Assemblies of EVERY NATION God University. 18

uncommon | 3 Modern pulse Trombone in the African- American Church

Dr. Tyrone Block completed his Doctorate of Music Arts at University of North Texas, with his doctoral project focusing on Modern Trombone in the African American Church. During his distinguished musical career, Dr. Block has also had the opportunity to perform for two U.S. presidents and recorded on the Disney Lion King soundtrack. n

Bartel: A Friend Forever

After 30 years of varied service to SAGU, Dr. LeRoy Bartel retired. As a professor Bartel served as Coordinator of Christian Education, Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries and Dean for the College of Bible and Church Ministries. As an administrator he served as Vice President for Student Life. Many know Dr. Bartel for his service in the Assemblies of God as a denominational officer for five years. He held the position of National Bartel’s Final Address Director for the Division of Christian Education and the first Commissioner Dr. LeRoy Bartel leaves Spring 2015 on Discipleship. As National Director he provided leadership for the Sunday graduates with a fist pump and call School Department, Church School Literature, Children’s Ministries to continue in what they learned Agency, Christian School Department and Single Adult Ministries Agency. As Commissioner on Discipleship, Dr. Bartel helped coordinate all of the academically and spiritually. He discipleship initiatives, ministries and agencies of the Assemblies of God in a explained that keeping God’s word networking relationship. at the center of your message and He has written numerous articles, curriculum and chapters for a variety of ministry allows you to succeed at books. Most recently he authored The Prison Epistles: An Independent-Study whatever you do. He said, “You are Textbook published by Global University and a part of the credentialing study at your best when you are nothing series for Berean School of the Bible. but an echo of God.” Dr. Bartel passes the torch as Dean of the College of Bible and Church Ministries to another revered Assemblies of God servant, Dr. Mike www.sagu.edu/tv/bartel Clarensau. n

BE A BRIDGE BUILDER. SHARE CONTENT. There are many ways you can help be a SAGU Bridge Builder. Not only do your financial contributions boost our ability to serve students, your willingness to share content by email and social media helps spread the word about SAGU’s effectiveness in our mission. Start sharing today. n 4 | SAGU more at www.sagu.edu/news

SAGU CINEMA STUDENT DIRECTORS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

SAGU CINEMA EARNS DAVID TIMMES 6 AWARDS IN 6 YEARS 2009, “BREAKING NEWS” After graduation, Timmes began working as Media SAGU Cinema is mounting a record of Director at Heartland Church in Carrollton, TX. He achievement. In addition to receiving airtime also works as a freelance producer, actor and stunt nationally and in Australia, SAGU Cinema has man. He served as associate producer for two faith- received numerous film competition awards. based films with Mike Norris (son of Chuck Norris) called “I am Gabriel” and “Mission Air.” His latest WorldFest Film Festival (Houston, Texas) project “Amerigeddon” is currently in post-production. n Gold Award (2nd place) for all Short Film Cinematography n Platinum Award (1st place) for Short LANDON PERRY Film Editing n Platinum Award (1st place) for Short 2011, “MURDOCH” Film Screening After graduation, Landon worked for Paul Johnson National Religious Broadcasters Convention Incorporated, a tradeshow presentation company n 3rd place for Student Productions specializing in corporate visual presentations and conferences. He later became Video Marketing Minnesota’s On the Edge Family Film Festival Specialist at SAGU and is now Assistant Creative n Best Short Feature Director. He is earning his MBA and building a career in strategic marketing and creative communication.

KRYSTLE SONMORE THEN & NOW 2013, “UNDER THE SUN” 2009 2015 After graduation, Krystle began working at KKCO 11 News and KJCT News 8 in Grand Junction, CO, as Sports Director/News Anchor. In 2014, she became $5,000 $80,000 an associate producer for Universal Sports Network CAMERA CAMERA (USN) in Denver, CO. USN covers Olympic sports and the process of qualifying. SHOT IN SHOT IN 720p 4K RYAN WERMICH 2015, “DRAWING A BLANK” 250 1,000+ After graduation, Ryan Wermich accepted a position PRODUCTION PRODUCTION as an account executive at a booking agency named Stonewood Entertainment in Dallas, Texas. He is HOURS HOURS building experience and establishing connections that will help him progress in his film career. He also owns a freelance company called Ryan Studios that is 10 67 extremely active. LOCATIONS LOCATIONS

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Professor receives grant to International Colloquium on Group Theoretical Methods in Physics

Professor Tom Ferguson, Ph.D., received a grant to attend the 30th International Colloquium on Group Theoretical Methods in Physics in Ghent, Belgium. Ferguson’s career work in software engineering has led to Alvarez competes six patented inventions and other innovations in telephony. n on 7th season of “The Voice”

In the NBC reality television singing competition, Alumna Mayra (Parrales) Alvarez chose Gwen Stefani as her voice coach. She was eliminated on Episode 709 “Battle Rounds” Tuesday, October 21, 2014, by second-time visitor Anita Antoinette. n 161 Visitors from 161 countries Alumna Mary Beadles Takes visited SAGU.edu, SAGUtv or ThoughtHub in the last year. Sewing Ministry to the Dominican Republic

Missionary work takes many forms. Alumna and former administrative NEW assistant for Harrison Graduate School, Mary Beadles, traveled to the Dominican Republic last November to teach rescued prostitutes how to Master of Arts: support themselves through sewing. n Clinical Psychology SAGU ON SOCIAL MEDIA JOIN THE Beginning Fall 2015, SAGU adds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology to complement +134% +95% CON existing master’s programs in Clinical Counseling Psychology and Non-clinical VER Human Services Counseling. n SAT

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98% SAGU introduced two new mathematics degrees, General Mathematics and Math Education, which began Fall 2014 semester. A mathematics minor will be available beginning IF YOU BINGE- I feel safe on campus. 98 Fall 2015. n 98 98 WATCHED SAGUtv 97 95 215 Hours // 9 Days 98% If you chose to watch SAGUtv and ThoughtHub content 24 hours per day, non-stop, it would take you more than a week to consume all of the chapel services, academic seminars, sports, SAGU classrooms student films, special features and video blogs.

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Alumnus Michael Gundling received the Campus Security Light of Hope Foster Care Legacy Award at is courteous and the Montgomery County Light Up the Night helpful. Gala on December 31, 2014, which benefited THE FOUR CHAPLAINS 97 95 children in Child Protective Services. Gary McElhany, Ph.D. Gundling, after graduating from SAGU During World War II an American military in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Church transport ship was torpedoed off the Ministries and an associate degree in Bible, is 97% coast of Greenland. In the midst of the a youth and college minister at South Plains confusion, four chaplains demonstrated Church near Lubbock, Texas. His adoptive the ultimate example of sacrifice. In this Information parents raised him in church, but he felt called video blog, Gary McElhany, Ph.D. recounts Technology is helpful into the ministry after going on a mission trip their heroic deeds. n and courteous. to Mexico. He received the Foster Care Legacy Award for the accomplishments that he has www.sagu.edu/thoughtHUB made since he left the foster care system. n uncommon | 7 pulse

SAGU professor LION AUTHORS presents at the MTNA National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

Professor Amanda Lee Hing, D.M.A., presented strategies on “Building A Successful Collegiate Chapter of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)” at the MTNA National Be Not Afraid: How One The Centrality of the Depleted: Difficult Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March Polish Pastor Triumphed Spirit’s Empowerment in Moments in Youth 24, 2015. n over Hitler, Stalin, and the Great Commission Ministry Death Itself Scott Bottoms, D.Min. Taylor Johnson, Rob Starner, Ph.D. Alumnus Wade Bearden, Professor Preston Ulmer Alumni with Garland Owensby, Ed.D. Professor

After the Honeymoon There Comes a Point in Rod Loy Being Dumb, That Only Alumnus a Genius Can Do It Wade Bearden Alumnus

TO ADD THESE TITLES TO YOUR LIBRARY, VISIT 7 REASONS TO STUDY WWW.SAGU.EDU/ BIBLICAL LANGUAGES Propagando a Verdade It’s Your Life; Own It! Através do Ensino AUTHORS Rob Starner, Ph.D. LaSharnda Beckwith, www.sagu.edu/thoughtHUB Clancy Hayes, D.Min. Ph.D. Professor Business Department Chair 8 | SAGU more atpulse www.sagu.edu/news

ATHLETIC AWARDS SAC ACADEMIC ALL- CONFERENCE Jessica Giese (Volleyball) YOUR GIFT Faith Hardin (Volleyball) HELPS SAGU Katie Ryan (Volleyball) Courtney Tobolka (Volleyball) ATTRACT Destiny Garza (Cross Country) AND Jose Campos (Cross Country) SERVE Luke Flattery (Cross Country) STUDENT Kaylie Cox (Soccer) Emily Jones (Soccer) ATHLETES Kristen Lambdin (Soccer) SAGU returns to NAIA Gloria Lozano (Soccer) n SCHOLARSHIPS Juan Cardenas (Soccer) National Tournament n OPERATIONAL Danny Castro (Soccer) COSTS William Elliott (Soccer) for the fourth time Cesar Espana Quintanilla (Soccer) WWW.SAGU.EDU/ Jordan Salvato (Soccer) Men’s basketball received an at-large bid to the 2015 GIVE Buffalo Funds NAIA Division I National Championship NAIA SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS regarded as “college basketball’s toughest tournament.” Emily Jones (Soccer) The single-elimination tournament consists of 32 teams. William Elliott (Soccer) This marked SAGU’s fourth invitation to the tournament, Jessica Giese (Volleyball) n Katie Ryan (Volleyball) where they finished #2 in the nation in 2013. Clayton O’Neill (Basketball) Kassy Cox (Basketball) Brittany Griffin (Basketball) Taylor Hill (Basketball) 1 IN EVERY 4 NCCAA SCHOLAR ATHLETE ON-CAMPUS SAGU AWARDS Kelly Cook (Cross Country) STUDENTS IS AN ATHLETE Cesia Garcia (Cross Country) Destiny Garza (Cross Country) Alaina Jones (Cross Country) Moet Monroe (Cross Country) Jessica Giese (Volleyball) Katie Ryan (Volleyball) SAGU soccer athlete Clayton O’Neill (Basketball) Kassy Cox (Basketball) plays in the WMF Brittany Griffin (Basketball) Taylor Hill (Basketball) World Cup

CSFL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Men’s soccer junior goalkeeper Cesar Espana was selected Chadd Dearen (Football) by the Salvadoran Football Federation to play in the 2015 Zach Jackson (Football) World Minifootball Federation (WMF) Arena Soccer Ramsey Sanchez (Football) World Cup for El Salvador. Trevor Van Kempen (Football) Minifootball is 6 vs. 6 indoor soccer with amateur and professional players around the world. The 2015 WMF Arena Soccer World Cup was the first of its kind.n

uncommon | 9 THE POWER OF SCHOLARSHIPS ROBERT AMBROSIE, SPORTS MANAGEMENT Iasi, Romania

Born in Iasi, Romania, Robert grew up playing club soccer for his hometown C.S.M.S Iasi (formerly Politehnica Iasi) second team and played with the U16 Romanian National Team. In summer 2011 he came to the U.S. to train with FC Dallas and attend college soccer combines to build connections. Returning to Romania in 2012, Robert furthered his soccer career by training and featuring in C.S.M.S Iasi friendly matches with the first team squad. Things looked bright, and a contract was in the works, until he suffered a knee injury and was cut from the team. Robert was devastated. He felt that his professional and educational dreams had come to an end. Then, he received a call from SAGU men’s soccer head coach Clem Oancea. After the encounter, Robert realized God was calling him to SAGU. As an international student, loans and financial aid/ assistance were limited. But, a SAGU soccer scholarship and a job as a student worker at the university paved the way for him to attend. n

EMILY JONES, HUMAN SERVICES – COUNSELING Flagstaff, Arizona

When Emily was 15, she was invited to an Assemblies of God youth group where she accepted Christ. During high school, Emily interned with the children’s minister at her church who was also a SAGU alumna. The children’s minister frequently spoke about the wonderful experiences and environment at SAGU. These recommendations led Emily to consider SAGU as her college of choice. After visiting the campus, Emily fell in love with SAGU and made the decision to attend. However, financial hurdles made it seem impossible – until she discovered institutional scholarships made possible by districts, churches, alumni and friends. She was awarded a prized University Scholarship awarded only to new students who demonstrate a commitment to academics, community service and spiritual formation. n

10 | SAGU EACH STUDENT BELOW HELP BUILD A BRIDGE BETWEEN MORE BENEFITED DIRECTLY STUDENTS AND THEIR DREAMS FROM SCHOLARSHIPS WWW.SAGU.EDU/GIVE

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KRISTEN FLAKE, ANCIENT STUDIES Shreveport, Louisiana

Kristen Flake grew up in Louisiana participating in high school football games, crawfish boils, and watching the LSU Tigers play. The one thing Kristen loved more than these activities was the academic pursuit of biblical history. This passion, along with encouragement from local alumni, led her to SAGU. While Kristen was on a tour at SAGU she learned that the university offers Ancient Studies – a program that combines archaeology with a focus on biblical history. It was a perfect match. In her 3 years at SAGU, Kristen jumped at the opportunity to attend 2 archaeological digs in Israel. It was on these two trips that Kristen was able to work alongside professionals in her field, uncovering ancient cities from the time of the Judges. By unearthing artifacts and studying the evidence left by the ancient cultures mentioned in the Bible, Kristen and other students like her are revealing the truth of scripture. Kristen benefits from the Professor Academic Scholarship and a DYD Scholarship. n

uncommon | 11 president’s ONLINE Extension Sites Around the Country report

STUDENT BODY Kermit S. Bridges, D.Min. President geographical enrollment

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this special issue of SAGU Today. As you 3 4 1 2 10 5 can see, there is much to be excited about. 7 13 25 3 Students continue to come to SAGU 1 3 27 from around the nation. We continue 2 18 2 11 to add scholarship money to help our 10 15 1 14 2 27 2 6 students. Meanwhile, we continue to seek 7 2 29 key donors who are able to help us build 68 21 38 9 10 bridges between our students and their 25 73 4 God-given callings. 58 32 25 53 I take pride knowing that we continue 20 25

to maintain the Pentecostal distinction for 1,159 35 which we’re known, even as we continue to grow and add new programs. Seventy-one 23 percent of our students are Assemblies of 8 God or affiliated with other Pentecostal states: 49 fellowships. 8 countries: 12 I am also excited about the steps we are taking to expand our ministerial training across the country through 26 different extension sites. Assemblies of God As you know, there are many areas denominational AFFILIATION 1307 where we continue to work to improve. Baptist Operational funds and student scholarships are specific key areas where you can help Non-Denominational us make an impact. As you read this Pentecostal Bodies magazine, I ask you to do more than skim the pages. Consider how you can help be a 311 OTHER protestant bridge builder for our students and future n catholic/anglican/episcopalian leaders. 121 102 47 63 33 other 12 | SAGU 45+615+5+2+1+3+ 27 ONLINE EXTENSION SITES SAGU now provides ministry training through online extension sites coast-to-coast. A.A. – BIBLE SAGU Wichita, Wichita, KS Abundant Life Leadership College, Alton, IL San Diego School of Ministry, San Diego, CA Atlanta Leadership College, Atlanta, GA Southern California Master’s Commission, Carlsbad, CA Battle Creek First Internship, Battle Creek, MI South Hills Leadership School, Corona, CA Bethesda School of Ministry, Fort Worth, TX Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, Morrow, AR Catalyst, Cape Girardeau, MO Teen Challenge Rehrersberg, Rehrersburg, PA Christ Church Leadership Experience, Christ Church, TX Vibrant School of Leadership, Columbus, MS Christian Center School of Leadership, Krum, TX Christ’s Place Leadership, Lincoln, NE B.A. – CHURCH LEADERSHIP First NLR Ministry Training Center, North Little Rock, AR Copper Pointe School of Leadership, Albuquerque, NM Freedom Leadership School, Carrollton, TX Kansas City School of Ministry, Kansas City, MO Fullcircle, Augusta, KS Life Church Leadership College, Roscoe, IL Impact Now School of Ministry, San Antonio, TX Life Leadership College, Germantown, WI River City Leadership College, Lafayette, IN Southern Cal Extension at Visalia, Visalia, CA Roaring Springs Internship, Roaring Springs, TX Valor School of Leadership, Griffin, GA

Enrollment Counts Degree level breakdown FACULTY

2000 594+10= 1782 2001 578+10= 1736 % OF FULL-TIME AG FACULTY 2002 559+10= 1678 2003 559+10= 1677 2004 567+10= 1702 2005 553+10= 1659 2006 552+10= 1656 94% 2007 610+10= 1832 84 undergraduate - 84% +16+G 2008 630+10= 1891 graduate - 16% 2009 671+10= 2013 2010 688+10= 2064 ethnic breakdown 94+6+G 2011 674+10= 2023 2012 676+10= 2030 2013 670+10= 2012 2014 661+10= 1984 % OF FULL-TIME FACULTY WITH TERMINAL DEGREE ENROLLMENT BY GENDER 62% White64 - 51% asian - 1% +20111G hispanic - 20% american Indian - 1% black - 11% Non-resident Alien - 1% 51% 49% multiracial - 1% unclassified - 1% 62+6+G 49+51T uncommon | 13 president’s report Giving AND Aid DEVELOPMENT

Endowed Scholarships AWARDED

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43.6% OF students ARE pursuing degrees in full-time ministry

Total Degrees conferred

2015 566

2010 476 PROGRAM GROWTH

Academic programs see cyclical ups and downs. But, there are several academic programs that have seen notable growth in the last 5 years. 18.9% business communication arts

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church ministries organizational leadership 30 2014 866 816 2014 2011 13 2011 0+87+00+82+06% 130.7% 37.7% 0+60+00+36+0 0+95+00+69+0uncommon | 15 Much has been said in the media about the rising costs of higher education. Many do not understand how or why costs continue to rise. A look at SAGU’s operational budget, small by comparison to our surrounding competitors, illustrates what it takes to meet the needs of students.

UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENTS HOW A Many universities founded by a wealthy benefactor have large endowments earning interest to fund the essential operations of the institution. This enables them to choose whether to saddle students with those costs. Other universities founded upon a mission rather than a large COLLEGE endowment rely upon tuition to operate and fulfill that purpose. YOU CAN HELP A responsible institution like SAGU works to grow an endowment from the ground up. Large contributions certainly make an impact. But, it is also possible to designate SAGU in life planning such as a personal will, leaving assets to fund the RUNS ministries of SAGU for future generations. n 16 | SAGU PERSONNEL

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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUPPORT 12.19% 7.89% n Departmental expenses for the operations of the university (alumni, n Departmental expenses for academics development, finance, accounting, n College of Business & Education human resources, admissions, n College of Bible & Church Ministries enrollment) n College of Music and Communication Arts n Information Technology n Library n Registrar n Student services AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES

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HELP GROW THE SAGU ENDOWMENT

1 ADD SAGU TO YOUR PERSONAL WILL AND LET US KNOW YOUR PLANS. 2 CONTACT THE SAGU FOUNDATION FOR ESTATE PLANNING. 3 JOIN THE SAGU PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY. CONTACT CRAIG RINAS, CFP®, Senior Director of Development and Gift Planning 972-825-4662 // 1-888-937-7248 x4662 // [email protected]

uncommon | 17 EVERYNATION 140 DESTINATIONS REACHED SINCE 2010

In 2010 SAGU launched a campaign to reach every country of the world, every Chinese province and every state of India by 2020. In total, the effort identified 261 destinations. Most trips take place during the summer, but SAGU’s process of training, preparing and sending mission workers is year-round.

6 REFLECT 1 APPLY Students look back on Students apply to be a their experience. Many Mission TEN trip leader. will serve again.

2 5 GO STUDENTS TRAIN DEPART. Leaders RECEIVE INTENSIVE TRAINING AT ANNUAL RETREAT

4 PREPARE 3 STUDENTS PRAY and LEARN ABOUT CULTURE DISCOVER IN WEEKLY MEETINGS Leaders open an envelope to LEARN their DESTINATION. 4 RECRUIT Leaders SEEK PEERS to form their teamS.

18 | SAGU DIVERSE SERVICE BUSINESS FOR MISSIONS Mission TEN service takes many forms as participants seek meaningful ways to invest in the Missions-mindedness is one of Dr. Beckwith, Chair of the lives of those in need. SAGU’s core values, which flows Business Department, explained, into each department on campus. “We believe there is an opportunity n Agriculture n Prayer walks This summer the Business where we can go beyond our tithe n Business training n Radio broadcasting Department, along with Dr. Tara and help the people who are in need Peters from Northwood University, and may not have resources that we n Coaching n Safe houses for traveled to India and Sri Lanka to have in America.” She continued, trafficked women n Coffee shop use their business knowledge to “There is value in experiencing a evangelism n School assemblies teach management to entrepreneurs different culture.” n Construction n Street evangelism and offer advice to established This was not just a missions trip, projects n Teaching companies through the new SAGU SAGU’s Business For Missions is Business for Missions program. They continually helping to advise and n Children’s ministry n Vacation Bible n Crusades school visited local businesses, churches, grow the businesses in India and Sri orphanages, and hospitals teaching Lanka and are establishing a charity n English as a second n Volunteerism language business and faith through Crosstalk to assist small businesses. n Youth ministry International’s “Today with God” SAGU Senior Bethany Krock n Jungle treks to curriculum. said, “I learned so much on this remote villages During the sessions, they separated trip. These experiences go beyond n Music ministry into groups, dependent upon how the classroom. Even though the many translators were available, and knowledge I have gained helped me UPCOMING TOURS ARE discussed topics covering leadership, teach, the chance to practice what goal setting, organizational structure, I have learned and gain so much LISTED ANNUALLY ON and entrepreneurship. more insight on a different culture is WWW.SAGU.EDU/MISSIONTEN priceless.” n

BUILD BRIDGES ACROSS THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING SAGU. WWW.SAGU.EDU/GIVE

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Alisha Jonker (2006) is a 4th grade reading teacher and lives in Waxahachie, TX.

March 30, 2015. He will be Chaplain for Chantel (Garza) Martinez (2009) is 1960s three batteries consisting of approximately currently doing marketing and account 1 500 soldiers. Herlin and Glenda (Freeman, 1967) management for a real estate company in Summers serve as lead pastors at River San Antonio, TX. Pointe Assembly of God in Denison, TX. 5 Brianne (Latham) Blakney (2001) has been married to Lee Blakney for 12 11 Jordan May (2005) received an M.Div. years and has 3 children. After being full- and Th.M. from Princeton Seminary. After time Chi Alpha missionaries for 5 years at marrying Amanda Medhurst in 2013, he the University of Louisiana Lafayette, they 1970s became an Adjunct Professor at Northwest moved to Colorado to help Amy and Shawn 2 Ray Clemmons (1972), and wife University and Southeastern University. In Reine start a church in Highlands Ranch, Helen, reside in Palm Springs, CA. He addition, he is Supervisory Chaplain at the CO. She homeschools their children in works in the banking industry and with his Federal Prison in Bryan-College Station, addition to teaching in children’s church at church’s music ministry. Texas. the church plant.

Ryan Nicolello (2005) is Director of Bands Ashley (Dennis) Bloom (2004) is a at Fort Worth Christian School. Through kindergarten teacher. Prior to obtaining her 1980s All-Region Auditions, they have initiated a teacher certification through an alternative marching band program. In addition, Ryan Richard Crowson (1989) lives in Clanton, teaching certification program, she spent five was named the recipient of The Lorene AL, where he works as an Advanced years working as a mental health caseworker. Manufacturing Engineer. He is pursuing a Cunningham Award, awarded to a faculty or staff who exemplify service and Christian Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), which will 6 Melissa (Middleton) Carsey (2005) is leadership. enable him to plant K-12 Christian schools. an elementary school teacher in Arlington, TX. Karen Norton (2006) retired after 30 years on staff at Lufkin First Assembly. At the 7 Nicole (Shepard) Contreras (2009) time of retirement, she was Associate Pastor 1990s is a 6th Grade English Language Arts and over Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling. 3 Mel Masengale (1999) and wife Reading teacher in Beaumont, TX. This year she wrote and published her first Kim (Franklin) Masengale (1999) live in book, “Connections,” a daily devotional Indiana, PA, where Mel is lead pastor at The 8 Jeff Dunn (2006)and wife Dianalee companion to the One Year Chronological Summit Church. (Andrews) Dunn (2008) live in Henderson, Bible (NIV) 2011 edition. She is writing TX, where Jeff is Lead Pastor at Chalk Hill her second book, “Mom, God’s Got This!” Assembly of God. the biography of her daughter, Jamie Lund (1998), who was a missionary to Northern 2000s 9 Alix Foster (2007) was given the Asia and died of breast cancer on November Rookie of the Year Award by the Richardson Caitlyn (Koczynski) Aizpiri (2012) lives in 17, 2012, at the age of 36. Conroe, TX, where she is a Lead Behavior Chamber of Commerce for outstanding leadership in service for 2014. In addition, Technician, performing ABA Therapy for Corinne Perry (2004) received a master’s Alix was chosen as 2015 chairman of young children with autism. degree in library science in December of the board for the Richardson Young 2013. She lives in Beaumont, TX, where Professionals. 4 Andrew Alterman (2013) received a she works as a library assistant at two local direct commission as a Chaplain (1Lt) with libraries: one academic and the other public. the Michigan Army National Guard on

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Jennifer Snow (2006) lives in Bentonville, AR, where she is Sports Sales Manager for in memoriam Visit Bentonville. Franklin D. Blair, 84, went to his Heavenly reward on September 9, 2014. He became 12 Paulina (Pizarro-Salvador) Solis an ordained Assemblies of God minister on (2011), and husband Rene Solis, live in June 9, 1955, and received his 50-year pin Austin, TX, where Paulina works as the in 2005. Director of Youth Education at El Buen Pastor Assembly of God. 17 Blake Bridges (2013), 27, passed away September 23, 2014, in Pasadena, TX. Blake David Timmes (2009), and wife Kelsey, live was born February 8, 1987, in Berkeley, in Carrollton, TX, where David worked as CA, to Dale Christopher Bridges and Cheri 24 Media Director at Heartland Church from Howard Perches. 2007-2014. He is now working as Associate Producer on his 4th feature film titled Dr. Paul James Broyles, Jr. (1961), founder “Amerigeddon.” of the International Broadcasting Network (IBN), went to be with the Lord January 13 Cathy To (2010) is completing her 2, 2015. Dr. Broyles founded IBN and master’s degree in occupational therapy at launched the first Low Power TV station in Texas Woman’s University. She looks forward Texas on February 24, 1982. He went on to 25 to entering the global mission field with launch nine more stations, all broadcasting specializations in developmental disorders, Christian programming 24 hours a day. He 26 traumatic brain injuries, and stroke also headed an orphanage and school in rehabilitation. Honduras for 20 years before turning them over to another organization.20 He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Paulette, Celebrations four children, and six grandchildren. 27 Michelle Neumann (2012) and Nick Evans 18 Clyde Wesley Burroughs (1950) (2012) married on October 18, 2014, in passed away on November 3, 2014. He was Springfield, MO. ordained by the Assemblies of God. His ministry began at the early age of 20. He 14 Tracy Rennie (2006) and Wayne Tate started a number of churches during his SHARE married on July 5, 2014. lifetime. In 1973, he began working at the Peoples Church Foundation as the Director 15 Amanda (McCafferty) Wescott (2006) of Planned Giving. Upon leaving Peoples, he your and Tyler Wescott welcomed their second served the Salvation Army in their Charitable daughter, Mikaela Payge Wescott, on July 18, Giving Department. He is survived by his class note 2014. wife, Annelle Burroughs; his son and wife, John and Judy Burroughs; his daughter www.sagu.edu/alumni 16 Anthony Zoucha (2014) and Lauren and husband, Susan and Mike Williams; Zoucha welcomed their first daughter, his four grandchildren, Jonathan and Jason Sophia Grace Zoucha, on January 28, 2015. Burroughs and Elizabeth and Christopher Williams.

Fern M. Buttram, 93, went home to her Lord on Monday, July 21, 2014. She

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received her education from North Texas 21 John G. Hall, age 97, passed away 25 Gary Middleton (1993) passed away State University, Texas Wesleyan and TCU. on August 10, 2014. He worked for many on November 7, 2014. He was born on She taught at SAGU and another school in years as an instructor for the Thomas Staley December 18, 1965 in Corsicana, TX, to Texas. She is survived by her loving husband, Foundation at different Bible colleges Jay Hugh and Oleta Middleton. Gary was Sims Buttram. throughout the U.S., England, Canada, preceded in death by his father and two and South Korea. The last 50 years of his nieces. He is survived by his mother, siblings, 19 David Eugene Collins (1999) passed ministry were spent on the evangelistic field and numerous family and friends. away April 28, 2013, in Lagos, Nigeria, teaching prophecy. He was the author of while serving his country. The degree he four books on prophecy and was known Grace Moore (1958) went to meet her Lord earned at SAGU made it possible for him worldwide for his famous “Chart of Bible and Savior on October 29, 2014. Grace to join the U.S. State Department Foreign Prophecy.” retired from Kroger after 32 years of service. Service. He was honored in a ceremony at She was an ordained Assemblies of God the State Department in Washington DC on 22 Courtney Keen-Flores passed away minister for 50 years and an active member May 1, 2015. on December 13, 2014. Her family was her of the North Texas District Council. greatest joy in life. Along with the challenges 20 Karen Dunning passed away August of raising a family, she built a successful floral 26 William H. “Bill” Reimer (1960) went 22, 2014, at the family ranch near Stoneham, business. She is survived by her husband home to his heavenly father December 26, CO. Karen was born June 29, 1934, to Samuel; two children, Samuel E. & Catalina 2014. His passion was loving God, loving Bud and Norma Bartram. She and her Flores; parents Don & Teena Keen; brother people and serving. He pastored in Texas husband John celebrated their 60th wedding Jason Keen & wife Shae; nieces KayeLee & and California and served on a number of anniversary on June 29, 2014. She graduated KynLee Keen; grandmothers Dorothy Keen missions trips. from Stoneham High School in 1952 and & Phyllis Wilson. attended Southwestern Bible College and June L. Shaw (1948), born June 6, 1923, University of Northern Colorado. She was a 23 Philip N. Mangum (1975), born passed away on August 25, 2014. She taught member of the Assembly of God Church of on November 30, 1927, went to be with English at several high schools in Oklahoma Stoneham, The Gideons, The Liberty Bible the Lord on September 30, 2014. He was and also taught at Evangel University in Study Club, Cherry Lot Club, and Royal preceded in death by his parents; son, Springfield, MO. Neighbors of America. Patrick; and four siblings. He is survived by his wife, Mae Mangum; three sons; four 27 Leatrice Thomas Stubbs, 88,went Keith Elder (1969) passed away on daughters-in-law; eleven grandchildren; nine home to her Lord on Monday, October 6, December 12, 2014. He met and married great-grandchildren; many other relatives 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Marlys (Connell, 1967) on February 27, and friends. E. Leslie Stubbs (1945); extended family 1968. They entered full-time ministry in and dear friends. 1969 and served until the day of his death. 24 William “Bill” A. McCann (1933), He is survived by his wife Marlys, son Kent 99, passed away December 30, 2014. He Ricky Tait (2002) passed away September Elder (Elaina), daughter D’awn (Greg) began preaching at the age of 16, held 14, 2014. He was born February 7, 1973, Ledgerwood, six grandchildren and extended revival meetings, and served in multiple in San Antonio, TX. He was the CEO and family. pastorates before his retirement in 1974. President of Petra Roofing Co. He married After retirement he served as a missionary Nicole Maxwell on June 3, 2000. Survivors Haskell Grant (1951) passed away evangelist in the West Indies, Central include his wife, Nicole; sons, Brayden and September 19, 2014. He was born in America, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Camero; mother, Carolyn Shaw and step- Montgomery Country, AR, on December India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Canada, father Wayne; brother, Rodney Tait and wife 15, 1924, and is survived by his wife of 68 Peoples Republic of Red China, and South LuLu; father and mother-in-law, Dan and years Dorothy Grant. He was ordained as America. He served in leadership positions Gayle Maxwell; sister and brother-in-law, an Assemblies of God minister in 1952, in multiple Districts of the Assemblies of Anthony and Ashley Wilson; and numerous pastored ten churches, held numerous God as well as on the boards of Evangel other family. revivals across the county, and authored two University and Southwestern Assemblies of books on sermons. God University. uncommon | 23 sagu 1200 Sycamore Waxahachie, TX 75165

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