Current and Former Students Serve the Community at Home and Around the World

KNOF 95.3 Carlson Institute Builds Partnerships New Admissions Director Trent Emenecker Lacey Jaeger

The official magazine of North Central University www.northcentral.edu Fall 2007

Current and former students serve the community at home and around the world

Athletics can be a tool to reach those who may not be churched and see them open to the Gospel. Trent Emenecker Assistant Athletics Director, NCU

Your life. Our mission. UPFRONT

From the President North Central is about touching people and changing lives with God’s love.

What has consistently been our mission has increasingly become a part of our culture as an institution. From our faculty, to our administration and staff, to our current students and alumni, it’s clear that we’re taking action and touching lives around us.

It is this philosophy of reaching outward that drives our newest slogan, ‘Your life. Our mission.’ We want to minister to the lives of students, equip them and help them grow. In turn, we hope and pray they embrace the reality that their mission includes the lives of those God places around them.

We strive to keep our mission before us at all times, and though you may have heard it many times, we hope that its recently revised form is familiar to you: North Central University is a Christ-centered, Pentecostal school, with a commitment to academic excellence, whose purpose is to prepare students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world. Ephesians 4:11-12

We are confident that our purpose is indeed to ‘prepare students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world,’ and we are committed to providing the best preparation possible to our students.

Of course, leadership and ministry inherently require both leading (action) and ministering (doing). While academic training and preparation for ministry are certainly valuable and necessary, they are a means to the end. Being prepared to do is good, but the actual doing is far better.

In this issue of our NCU Magazine, we want to celebrate the doing that is an ongoing part of life at NCU. We hope these stories about members of our community who are helping to fulfill not only NCU’s mission, but also the Great Commission, will encourage you and challenge you even more to see the people and the needs around you as opportunities to minister.

“Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.” -James 2:18

Dr. Gordon Anderson is the fifth president of North Central University. 612.343.4741 • [email protected]

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Upfront p.2-4 On the Cover From The President p.2 The Director's Desk p.4 James Magee, Music Major, Junior

Insight p.6-11 NCU receives ministry gift Partnering to facilitate non- New coach bolsters golf Athletics department of KNOF 95.3 FM p.6 traditional learners p.8 program, leads team to joining NCAA D-III p.10 first win p.10 Orfield Renovations p.7 Making the grade p.9 Faculty p.11 Experience to lead p.9

Move p.12-17 Connect p.18-21 Trent Emenecker p.14 Lacey Jaeger p.16 Connect to friends and Births, weddings, and classmates from the past memorials Dr. Carolyn Tennant p.15 Class of 2007 p.17

NCU Magazine V.P., Student Development: Design Website North Central University Mike Nosser Mike Norman, Media Coordinator www.northcentral.edu 910 Elliot Avenue Web Coordinator: Andy George Exec. Dir., University Relations: [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55404 [email protected] Nate Ruch 1.800.289.6222 Scott Angus, Visual Media Designer [email protected] NCU Magazine is mailed free of [email protected] Editorial charge to alumni, donors and friends Nate Ruch, Editor-In-Chief Contact of North Central University. North Administrators [email protected] President: Dr. Gordon Anderson Alumni & Church Relations Central University is a Christ-centered Ryan Decker, Managing Editor 612.343.4742 Pentecostal school with a commit- V.P., Academic Affairs: [email protected] [email protected] ment to academic excellence that pre- Dr. Thomas Burkman Jodi Krause, Staff Writer pares students to fulfill biblical models NCU Magazine | Fall 07 V.P., Advancement: Main Switchboard 612.343.4400 [email protected] of leadership and ministry throughout Dr. Paul Freitag Media Relations 612.343.4153 the world. Ephesians 4:11-12 Joy Lindner, Staff Writer V.P., Business: Cheryl Book [email protected] [email protected] © 2007 North Central University. Exec. Dir., Fine Arts: Larry Bach University Relations 612.343.4747 All rights reserved. Photography Intern, Cover Photo: [email protected] Emily Overturf 3 UPFRONT

the director's desk “Back it up.” This statement is one echoed in our lives everyday. Teachers want their students to prove their study efforts by taking a test, coaches wait for their teams to prove their commitment to winning in the game by working hard in practice, employers want their employees to show up on time every day…all of this just to prove actions that back up promises.

The people of NCU live every day with the intention of backing up commitments that we’ve made to God and this world. For three-quarters of a century, students have arrived knowing that the disci- pline that is exacted on their lives will produce changed lives all over the world. Amazing stories still roll in of ordinary North Central individuals committed for a lifetime to see lives changed.

Our world has heard a lot of promises from politicians, self-help gurus and even the church. It seems that many on planet earth aren’t as interested in the title Christian, as they are in whether or not we back it up. To follow Christ means to live out our intentions, to move or to act. This issue is a collection of snapshots that show North Central people MOVING at every age and in every stage of life. Your life. Our If you know of someone that is “backing it up,” please let us know. Who knows? Jesus might be proving His love through someone in your world. mission. spiritual life Don’t be afraid to move… community Nate Ruch is the Executive Director of University Relations • [email protected] leadership academics service North Central University is seeking … … comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Nov. 12-14, 2007, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college:

Public Comment on North Central University The Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. northcentral.edu Comments must be in writing and signed; comments cannot be treated as confidential.

Youth Ministry Communication Arts offering over Worship Arts Deaf Studies Music Business Social Work 30 majors Pastoral Ministries Alcohol & Drug Counseling 910 Elliot Ave • Minneapolis, MN • 55404 • www.northcentral.edu including: Business Administration Missions/Intercultural Studies Psychology Youth Development Studies

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Youth Ministry Communication Arts NCU Magazine | Spring 07 offering over Worship Arts Deaf Studies Music Business Social Work 30 majors Pastoral Ministries Alcohol & Drug Counseling including: Business Administration Missions/Intercultural Studies Psychology Youth Development Studies 5 INSIGHT

Advancement NCU receives ministry gift of KNOF 95.3 FM Gospel. Ministry. Radio. Since 1960 the radio station of KNOF has been pumping southern gospel music and preaching into cars and homes throughout the Twin Cities. North Central has witnessed the ministry THE SIMPLE AND FAST that has come out of it and now has the privilege of participating. WAY TO GIVE In November 2006, Grace Adam contacted North Central and expressed an In just minutes, you can help give interest in gifting the ministry and radio station of KNOF 95.3FM which young people a Christ-centered she and her husband, Rev. Fred Adam, founded in 1960. Over the next six education. Our online donation months, North Central worked out the details of the transfer of the gift. At option is simple and secure. You the end of August, the transfer of the radio license was completed. can even designate a purpose for your gift. Along with the station came the Selby Gospel Broadcasting Corporation. To donate: Selby has been a full gospel ministry with a combination of teaching and preaching along with southern gospel music broadcasting on KNOF. The 1. Go to the online page www. transfer of control of the corporation also took place with the assignment northcentral.edu/give of board members from North Central to the Selby board. 2. Click the “Donate Online” link on the left. Fred and Grace were pioneers for Christian radio in the Twin Cities. It was their life and passion to proclaim the gospel to this area. After Fred 3. Select a fund or purpose for passed away, Grace continued to minister into her 90’s. your donation. 4. Carefully fill in your billing Many alumni and friends grew up knowing of KNOF. Some have information into the form. recounted stories of their childhood and the ministry they remember 5. Click “Submit,” and verify your through the radio station. Even the founders of North Central, Frank and information is correct. Irene Lindquist, broadcast their church services from the Minneapolis Gospel Tabernacle on KNOF. 6. Click “Complete Donation” and you’ve helped NCU. The university is studying and learning how the station can strategically build upon the legacy of this ministry. It is North Central’s desire that numerous people will find hope and inspiration through the good news that Christ died for our sins and rose again.

 Paul Freitag, Vice President of Advancement  [email protected]

KNOF ESSENTIALS

Strategically located between Minneapolis and St. Paul, the station is 6,000 watts and covers a 100 mile radius which includes most of the Twin Cities. Similar stations have been valued at 10 to 15 million dollars.

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Improvements at a glance

• Vinyl Windows: Improves energy efficiency and are easier to maintain

• Kitchen Cabinets: Increases storage space and enhances the living environment

• Paint Job: More closely matches Phil- lipps Hall, helping identify the University

Advancement Orfield Renovations

Summer brought many new looks to the the season (whether cool in the summer North Central campus, some of which en- or warm in the winter) was an issue. hanced the appearance and functionality of the Orfield Apartments. Renovations included Orfield exterior paint jobs were also on the new windows, a fresh exterior paint job and list of repairs. The exterior paint now more new kitchen cabinets and countertops. closely reflects Phillipps Hall and carries a khaki color scheme, rather than the previous Funds for the Orfield renovations were raised gray. at the annual Partners for Progress dinner, where donors contribute money for necessary “It makes the [buildings] look newer, clean, campus projects. “It was a big enough need and not as old,” said Orfield resident and se- where it became the top of the priority list for nior intercultural studies major Angie Umeda. Partners for Progress,” said Resident Director Kristin Fink. The Orfields also received new kitchen cabinets and countertops. The new cabinets are Many of the Orfield windows were very old wood-based, making them more durable than

and not functioning properly. Many could not the previous cabinets. Also, unlike smaller old NCU Magazine | Fall 07 open or shut properly. Consequently, keeping cabinets, the new cabinets reach to the ceiling, the apartments' temperature appropriate to providing more storage for residents.

 Brittany Smith 

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Partnering to facilitate non-traditional learners Carlson Institute looks to build leaders by partnering with Master's Commissions and schools of ministry Since its inception in 1989, the Carlson Institute of North Central University has continued to grow and expand its sphere of influence. As of June 2007, the Carlson Institute has students enrolled from 31 states and one foreign country (Estonia). Currently there are 237 students enrolled, making Fort Myers Master’s Commissions, Carlson Carlson Institute the 4th largest academic department of Institute Learning Center, class of 2007. the University by actual student count.

Originally created for Distance Education, Carlson Institute has moved into partnerships with Opportunities offered by Carlson organizations to help facilitate their need Institute: for Biblical education. Currently, Carlson Institute has academic partnerships with • BA & BS in Church Ministries six Master’s Commission ministries, • BA & BS in Interdisciplinary Studies two schools of ministry in Illinois and • AA in Biblical Studies Washington and two learning centers in • Certificate in Bible Wisconsin and Oregon. • Every course necessary for A/G ministry credentials. Carlson Institute also serves 19 inmates in 10 • Tuition is $99.00 per credit (equals a 75% correctional facilities. A grant was obtained this scholarship when compared to residential tuition). summer for inmate education at Stillwater Cor- rectional Facility in Bayport, Minn. This money is • Establish a “Learning Center” with qualified churches. Learning Center tuition is only being used to provide tuition, textbooks, refer- $79.00 per credit. ence materials and a personal study Bible for three • Incarcerated students pay only $49.00 per prisoners who are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree credit. program. • Carlson participates in the Minnesota PSEO program for eligible high school juniors and “Students come to us for many reasons,” stated seniors. Doug Chapman, director of Carlson Institute. • Last year 237 students enrolled in Carlson Students who are a part of the Institute may often Institute, making it the 4th largest academic department at NCU by student enrollment. be seeking an affordable degree completion program that provides a flexible schedule with courses that can be completed where the student is located. Some of the students are seeking ministerial credentials or have an interest in continuing their education simply for self- To learn more about the Carlson improvement. Institute and the courses offered call

L I N K 1-800-446-1166 or visit us on the web at Carlson Institute is constantly changing and grow- www.carlsoninstitute.com ing. Today’s technology offers a variety of mediums to present educational opportunities. The main focus will always be to serve students, pastors and lay- people to accomplish their mission to reach the world.

Doug Chapman Director, Carlson Institute  Joy Lindner  [email protected]

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Making the grade

Accreditation is more than will come to the Universi- their last accreditation just a one-time pat on the ty and meet with students review with flying colors back from an independent and faculty alike. They (like North Central did) agency; it’s an ongoing will be in chapel and attend the HLC gives ten years process that makes sure board meetings, and all until the next review. NCU the school receives grants, the while will be compar- started preparing three students receive financial ing what they observe with [what it says] and they’re years ago for this year’s aid and that credits transfer what North Central says going to want us to prove review. in from other schools. about itself. that we did it.” This is why The group charged with the mission statement was “It’s really helped us, evaluating North Central North Central’s Dr. Carolyn recently changed—to more because the areas they’ve is the Higher Learning Tennant is a peer-reviewer accurately reflect what said we need to work on, Commission (HLC) and its for the HLC. “The very the school was hoping to we have really worked on,” representatives will visit the first thing they are going accomplish and to present Tennant said. “It’s really in- school this November. to look at is… our mis- a consistent target to aim teresting to see where we’ve sion statement,” Tennant for when it comes time for come in the last ten years.” During the visit, a team of said. “They are going to accreditation. five HLC peer-reviewers evaluate us according to For schools that passed  Christopher Fletcher 

BY THE NUMBERS (since 1997) 68% 60% 10 yrs 70 90% 100% ■ The number ■ Presently 60% of ■ Most of the ■ They have trav- ■ 90% of the gen- ■ 100% of graduat- of majors has in- our full-time faculty faculty has been elled to 70 different eral population of ing seniors said that creased from 19 to have terminal degrees overseas in the last countries. Several NCU students per- they participated in 32, a 68% increase. as contrasted to 39% decade, generally have sat on a yak! formed volunteer a local church com- ten years ago. multiple times. work. munity.

Experience to lead Troy Pearson has been named the NCCAA Regional learning God’s purpose for named the new Director of Basketball Coach of the Year their lives," states Troy. He Admissions at North Central. and received the 1995-96 recognizes that even though A 1988 graduate of the NCCAA National Sports the institution has grown to University, Troy comes with a Ministry Award. become a University and has Troy Pearson wealth of experience to lead greatly expanded programs, Director of Admissions the University’s enrollment In previous years, Troy has it has not lost its personal efforts. Troy is no stranger to held positions as Director of Troy truly has a love for compassionate focus. the North Central campus. Admissions for Crown Col- North Central and the mis- He spent three years in lege and Vice President of sion of preparing Pentecos- Troy is married to Becky the North Central Admis- Advancement at Crossroads tal leaders. "I continue to [Dubbels] (‘86) and has sions Department in the College. Along with his B.S. respect the unity NCU’s em- two daughters: Morgan

early 1990’s and served as the in Mass Communications ployees, administration and (14) and Mikayla (9). NCU Magazine | Fall 07 North Central Athletic Direc- from North Central, Troy leaders demonstrate towards tor and head men’s basket- also holds a M.S. in Man- providing an environment  Joy Lindner  ball coach from 1993-1997. agement from Southwest that allows young people to [email protected] During that time, he was State University. explore their future while

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New coach bolsters golf program, leads team to first win

New Men’s Golf Coach was purchased for the team Todd Monger, also a to use in its indoor and consultant with Wisconsin- outdoor practice sessions. based Swing Solutions, a company specializing in Monger has also forged a holistic golf training, has relationship with Theodore brought new excitement to Wirth Golf Course in Min- the program. neapolis providing a place for the team to practice and Monger brought PGA pro- play home matches. The fessionals Carolyn Barnett- Rams will host two meets Howe and Steve Howe of at Theo Wirth in 2007 and Swing Solutions into pre- will use its practice greens, season practices, along with par-three short course The team has already seen results with this new the bio-feedback computer and other amenities for coach and equipment. Monger led the team in system used in the Swing improving the program’s their first ever win. The Rams won the Sept. 6 Solution’s Clinic to help competitive edge. tournament with a team score of 308, beating improve rhythm and heart Bethany (Mankato, Minn.) by one stroke and rate in competition. New  Trey Meadows  MLC (New Ulm, Minn.) by six. state-of-the-art equipment [email protected]

Athletics department going NCAA Division III North Central Athletics and most widely- ensuring student aligns with the goal of mak- began the NCAA Division known collegiate athletes the high- ing God’s plan for students’ III membership process in sports associa- est level of sup- lives a daily mission. Since 2005 and is currently in the tion. Division port available for NCU also believes that an third year of that procedure. III, the level at schools of like athlete’s gifting in sports is It is a four-year course of ac- which NCU is mind and size. deeply connected to what tion that asks the new school seeking member- God has in store for their to raise its department to ship, is the group set NCU strives for the lives, the mission is also the standards and require- up for small, non-sports best way to serve the Lord bound to facilitate the best ments of the association, scholarship schools. Their and their constituents. possible outlet for those including the number of emphasis is on preserving The Athletics department talents and passions. With sports it offers, academic the amateur status of the believes that becoming an those feelings in mind, the eligibility requirements, student athlete and ensuring NCAA member will allow “D-III process” has become recruiting policies, financial that each is able to receive North Central to broaden more than an operations aid reports and equality their degree while wholly the competitive arena while check list; it has refined standards. Schools that get involving themselves in their also using the membership what North Central does accepted into their third campus and their sport. requirements to ensure the and opened another level year generally are able to students are receiving the of accomplishing the unique pass into the fourth year and The requirements of the best possible experience. calling of North Central’s become a full member with NCAA will ask NCU to be mission. no problems. fully supportive in finance In this momentous time, as well as administration of North Central firmly  Trey Meadows  The NCAA is the largest each of its athletic offerings believes that this process [email protected]

NCU Magazine | Fall 07 10 INSIGHT Faculty Professor Promotions Dr. Bob Brenneman, NCU’s missionary specialist, has been promoted from As part of the 2007 Faculty Retreat, Associate Professor to Professor. North Central honored several members of the faculty for their faithful service to the University.

20 years or more of service to NCU: Dr. Amy Anderson Department of Bible and Theology

Dr. Amy Anderson, Professor in the Department of Bible and Theology, spent close to two months of this Dr. Nan Muhovich summer on cooperative work with Department of Intercultural Studies the International Greek New Testa- ment Project, a group of scholars who Dr. Nan Muhovich, head of the Dr. Carolyn Tennant, Jerilyn Bach, Dr. are producing a Greek edition of the International Development Program, Leslie Crabtree, Joanne Kersten, Gospel of John that cites every ancient has been promoted from Associate manuscript of John. In particular, Dr. Professor to Professor. Dr. JoAnn Smith Anderson assisted in the production of a database of Greek Patristic Cita- JoAnn Smith, of the Deaf Cultural 25 years or more: tions by transferring the Johannine Studies Department, has been pro- citations of the church father Origen, moted from Associate Professor to into electronic form. Professor.

Gary Dop, Assistant Professor in New Faculty Communication Arts, had work Tracy Buhl – Assistant Professor, recognized in various genres this sum- Elementary Education mer. He sold a short-film, commis- B.S. Elementary Education North sioned and optioned by Fearless Films, Central University, 1994 Larry Bach, Dr. Glen Menzies, had two poems published in Whistling M.S. Education Administration - Dr. Buzz Brookman Shade, a literary Journal, had another Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2000 University Officers – Chris Corbett – Assistant Professor, 20 years or more: Children & Family B.A. Children’s Ministries North Cen- tral University, 1993 M.A. Children and Family Ministry - Bethel Seminary, 2004

Gary Dop Donna McElveen – Social Work Department of Communication Arts Specialist B.A. Human Services Wesleyan Col- Dr. Gordon Anderson, poem accepted for publication by The lege, 2000 Dr. Paul Freitag,

New Formalist, which is also a literary M.S.W. Social Work - St. Thomas Cheryl Book (not pictured) NCU Magazine | Fall 07 journal and was accepted to present University & College of St. Catherine, his poetry this fall at the University of 2007 South Dakota’s Writer’s Conference.

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◗ Ministry Service-Learning Projects

◗ Summer Ministry Team

◗ Community Outreach Day ◗ Student Ministries Board ◗ Community Outreach Day ◗ Summer Ministry Team NCU Students move into action serving the community and world Community Student ninedays Ministry Halloween Outreach Day Ministries Board North Central’s fourth Service-Learning Outreach On Sept. 12, North Eight teams of stu- annual student-led in- Projects Every year on Oct. 31, Central classes were dents meet every week ternational short-term Part of being a gradu- the Student Ministries put on hold for a day as a part of NCU’s missions program, ate of North Central is Board's Halloween to allow the campus- Student Ministries ninedays, is once again understanding the im- Outreach invites kids wide opportunity Board. These students sending out students portance of life-long from the Elliot Park to reach out to the recognize that they who seek to give up service. The Ministry neighborhood to eat community in practi- are called to minis- their spring break to Service-Learning candy and have a blast cal ways. Over 550 ter right where they affect change beyond Program takes every in North Central’s students united with are, and are serving NCU’s local commu- student through four gymnasium. Hun- faculty and staff to the campus directly nity. This year, over semesters of weekly dreds of pounds of meet the practical with weekly prayer 70 students will reach service to churches candy are collected needs of 27 churches support, reaching out to eight different and area non-profit from NCU students and community orga- out to local popula- locations around the organizations. This and given away simply nizations in the local tions of the homeless, globe from March 1-9: semester over 300 to give kids a safe and surrounding ar- victims of AIDS, the Ghana, Japan, Nica- students will serve at alternative to walking eas. Students mowed infirmed and hurting ragua, Ireland, Utah, nearly 90 different the streets of Min- lawns, painted walls, in the streets, as well Guatemala, and Rus- sites around the Twin neapolis. Donations cleaned facilities, as coordinating other sia, as well as a team of Cities, to the benefit of are always accepted picked up trash and outreach-focused students staying back the organization and to make this event a worked on any project events. who are dedicated to the reinforcement of a success! (See informa- available to meet the praying. servant mentality for tion below to contact organizations’ needs. the students. Adam Schnaare.)

To find out more about any of these events or groups, contact Ministry and Contributing Authors: Volunteer Coordinator Adam Schnaare at [email protected]. Adam Schnaare, Titus Decker, L I N K Terrence Talley

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◗ Summer Ministry Team ◗ Student Ministries Board

◗ ninedays: Egypt 07 ◗ ninedays: Mexico Team 07 NCU Students move into action serving the community and world Summer Ministry Team STREETS Basketball League Six young women embarked on an adventure across the In July, North Central hosted the STREETS ("Striving To Reach Midwest from June to August 2007 as a part of North Central’s Educational Excellence Through Sports") basketball league. Women’s Summer Ministry Team. They proclaimed God’s good The league, which was designed to give inner city schools an op- news in camps throughout the region, and through their travels portunity to play basketball during the summer, also gave them they learned how the enemy opposes those who are obedient, a chance to learn about their college options at North Central. and how God upholds His servants. Ten high school teams from the Minneapolis area were invited to attend. Although the team works as an extension of NCU’s recruiting initiative, its primary focus is ministering to the region’s adoles- The last two weeks of July saw four games played each day with cent population. The team is trained to meet the needs of high approximately 100 students involved each day. Steve Floyd, school students by offering friendship, direction, and prayer. STREETS coordinator and NCU Alum, reports countless stories They are also taught how to address the many issues they may from coaches and players who are looking forward to coming encounter at the camps. back next year.

Amy Viviano remembers a week when, in the midst of a bout STREETS gave North Central the opportunity to reach out to with loneliness, God helped her to touch a handful of students students and families who usually would not hear about North she might have otherwise overlooked. “All the other girls were Central, and interact with them on a personal level. It really doing a different position and I was by myself a lot. I said, ‘God, showed “Your life. Our mission,” being played out in a practical why am I doing this?’ And that was the week when I had the way. In the future, the league hopes to include North Central most incredible talks with my campers,” Viviano said. “Knowing student athletes in leading discussions about leadership on that God had put us together this week in our lives for a reason; and off the court. STREETS was successful this year and will knowing what I say, what God can say through me, will affect continue to be a strong part of North Central’s service to the

their lives is great.” community. NCU Magazine | Fall 07 2007 Summer Ministries Team Members: Amy Viviano – 21, Global Mass Communications major, junior Lauren Borucki – 22, ASL/English Interpreter major, junior Jessica (Jessie) Manfredini – 19, Children’s Ministry major, freshman Raina Hoxie – 19, Intercultural Studies major, sophomore Janessa Olson – 19, Elementary Education major, sophomore Allison Dahl – 19, Psychology major, sophomore 13 MOVE

“Athletics is a microcosm of life,” said Trent Emenecker, the new Assistant Athletics director and Men’s Basketball Coach. “It pinpoints the focus that we are here to glorify God in a real world experience.”

Coming to North Central has been an opportunity to get back into a spiritual environment and to develop spiritual leadership in students’ lives. Accord- ing to Trent, leadership is about taking what they are learning in and out of the classroom and putting it into practice.

Along with developing the athletics program and helping lead the Rams into their new NCAA D-III status, Trent hopes to develop sports camps and cre- ate opportunities for athletes to do ministry at NCU. “Athletics can be a tool to reach those who may not be churched and see them open to the Gospel,” Trent said.

“Trent had the leadership and spirituality to be engaged in our leadership building process”, said Athletics Director Greg Hayton. “He is a good fit to the overall purpose of athletics – to build leadership and see men and women develop spiritually and emotionally.”

 Joy Lindner  [email protected]

Trent Emenecker Occupation: Assistant Athletics Director, Men’s Basketball Coach, NCU Family: Wife Natalie (married in ‘93), 4 Kids Alex (10), Addie (8), JT (5) and Tyler (2) Favorite Colors: (we didn’t ask, but we think they’re) blue and gold Contact Trent: [email protected] NCU Magazine | Fall 07 14 MOVE

Dr. Carolyn Tennant Occupation: Professor of English at NCU, 2002-present Dr. Tennant also serves on the National Task Force for the Network for Women in Ministry, and is a nationally and internationally sought-after speaker.

It is for excellence in teaching and the ability to influence stu- Sitting across from Dr. Tennant in her office on the North Cen- dents in spiritual growth that Dr. Carolyn Tennant was presented tral campus, I notice the walls are bare of the framed sheets of with the Distinguished Educator Award this summer by The Al- paper that often adorn the offices of faculty. Then she hands liance for Assemblies of God Higher Education. The award ac- me the Distinguished Educator Award she received this sum- knowledges Dr. Tennant’s significant contribution to education mer and confides, “This one is really cool.” She hints that it within the Assemblies of God and comes in her 25th year at might be the only academic honor to share a place on the wall NCU. The honor is only conferred every two years, and then alongside Excalibur and a portrait of Joan of Arc. only when there are candidates worthy of receiving it. My eye travels to the copies of “In Awe in Argentina” that sit The award itself has “Delta Alpha” inscribed on its surface. The atop a filing cabinet. Tennant served as editor for the book,

words come from the Greek for “teacher of excellence.” A brief which outlines the history and experiences of the Argentine re- NCU Magazine | Fall 07 survey of Dr. Tennant’s career with North Central shows her to vival. She’s been there herself, ministering through her gift of be most definitely a teacher of excellence in every sense of the preaching. She is an educator who practices what she teaches. word. She can get students to think before they know what hit them. She is a teacher’s teacher.  Christopher Fletcher 

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Lacey Jaeger Occupation: Early Childhood Pastor, Lawton (OK) First A/G Contact: [email protected]

Four years ago Lacey Jaeger never Jaeger’s responsibilities now revolve would have pictured herself in the around working with children from position of Early Childhood Pastor. birth to pre-kindergarten and coordi- Today, however, with a Children’s nating volunteers. She is also involved Ministry degree and title of North in planning events for the children of Central’s Class of 2007 Valedictorian, the community and their families. On she has found herself doing just that. July 4th, Lawton First A/G teamed up with another local church to put to- Lacey was in the middle of her final gether the first “I Love America” cel- semester when she received a call ebration. This event, with inflatable from the Children’s Pastor in Lawton, games, bands and fireworks, drew in OK regarding the Early Childhood an estimated 22,000 people from the Pastor position. “I called him back, community. originally intending to tell him that I was not interested in the position,” Nearby Fort Sill makes Lawton some- Jaeger admits. Whatever her inten- thing of a military town, which has its tion, there were many telephone blessings and challenges. “We get conversations that eventually led to people from so many different back- an interview in January 2007. “I re- grounds,” Jaeger notes. “It is hard ally felt like Lawton was where the to say goodbye to the many families Lord wanted me to be,” Jaeger said. who are sent other places.” “Honestly, it felt like home.”  Jodi Krause  [email protected]

NCU Magazine | Fall 07 16 class of 2007

Class of 2007 Graduates by Department*:

Arts and Sciences: 13

Business: 22

Carlson Institute: 10

Carlstrom Deaf: 1

Communications: 14

Bible and Theology: 1

Education: 14

Fine Arts: 14

Intercultural: 19 NCU Magazine | Fall 07 Pastoral: 17

Psychology: 17

Student Ministries: 26

*4 students received 2 degrees, they are counted twice 17 CONNECT

Reconnecting is Victor Hedman (’62) and wife, Janet, Jon (’91) and Jennifer [Tims] (’94) simple and easy have been missionaries in Spain since 2000 Dahlager have been A/G missionaries in and have planted three churches in that Costa Rica since 2000. They teach in the We can be together or time. They have a TV program that reaches Bible College and lead national ministry apart, but reconnecting all of Spain and Spanish speaking commu- with youth and Pastors’ kids. They have with each other is a great nities throughout Europe. three children: Jonathan, Joshua and Julia. feeling. It’s like getting Jon is working on his Doctor of Ministry an unexpected phone Donald Meece (’64) took a position at degree from the Assemblies of God Theo- call from an old friend, Global University in Springfield, MO as a logical Seminary. or getting together with professor of record in church business and family you haven’t seen in education. He is accompanied to Spring- Albert Svenddal (’93) lives in Nashville, years. These are the stories field by his wife, Nancy. TN where he is working in the music busi- that we share with each ness. He also has earned his Doctorate of other. Please share yours Remi (Attd ’86-‘89) and Anne [Wes- Ministry and is involved in two churches. with your extended North sel] Malig (’95) are living in Lodi, WI, Central family. Send us with their children, Moriah, Zach and Mar- David Nicholson (’94) and wife, Melissa, a letter about your latest cus. Remi is a Business Analyst for Mort- have just planted a church in the Mormon personal milestone, family gage IT in Middleton, WI. Anne works as a community of Eagle Mountain, UT. They addition or blessing from Title 1 Reading Teacher and has completed have three children: Nathan, Zachary and God. And send us pictures! her Reading Teacher 316 certificate. Naomi. We’d love to see them. Fill out the form on page 20 Cynthia [Groseclose] Royer (’87) is Steven Schweitzer (’95) completed and mail it to us, or fill teaching high school English at a Christian his first year as Assistant Professor of Old out the online form at school north of Detroit, MI. She has three Testament at Associated Mennonite Biblical www.northcentral.edu/ children, Josiah, Julia and Carissa. Seminary in Elkhart, IN. His first book, alumni/update. Reaching Utopia in Chronicle, was just Mike Nosser (’88) is the Vice President of published by T&T Clark International (Please send us copies of photos. Sub- Student Development at North Central. He (2007). mitted photos will not be returned.) and wife, Tiffany, have five children, Ty, Jo- siah, Nicky, Nathan and Hailey. They reside Angela [Renea] Johnsen (’96) has in Forest Lake, MN. become a pastor’s wife after her husband, Office of Church Otto, has become the associate pastor at a Relations & Alumni Gena [Lugli] Ramsey (’88) along with church in Coleman, MI. They have a two- Scott Lindner, Director husband, Todd, has planted the Well Church year-old daughter, Adrianna. 612.343.4742 in Santa Ynez Valley, CA. They are also [email protected] L I N K www.northcentral.edu/ involved in missions in India, Sri Lanka, Wes Modder (’96) returned home to his alumnifriends Haiti and Jamaica. They have four children: wife, Beth, and their three children follow- Sabastian, Sophia, Giovanna and Isabella. ing an Iraq deployment. He is currently working on his D-MIN from Fuller Theo- Dan Harper (Attd ’88-’89) is the Senior logical Seminary. Pastor at Harvest Community Church in DeForest, WI. During their summer chil- Michelle [McGraw] Sherman (’97) and dren’s outreach, the church saw 10 children husband, Jayesun, have been working as accept the Lord into their hearts. assistant missionaries at Asia Pacific Theo- logical Seminary for the past three years. Michelle is also teaching English to Ko- rean students and working on a Children’s Church curriculum for the Philippines. They have a one-year-old daughter.

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Celebration Births of Marriage Melissa [Eisenschenk] Kinsella (Attd ’97-’99) married Tim on Septem- ber 29, 2007 at River Life Assembly of God in Cold Springs, MN. They are Victoria Lynn Lucy Olivia Turner William living in Richfield, MN.

Tricia [Brust] Rainforth Josh (’97) and April [Per- Nicole [Hawthorne] Angela [Hollemans] Wil- (’95) and husband, rin] (’95) Amiot welcomed Joy (’05) and husband, liams (’01) was married Kevin, are proud parents Lucy Olivia to their family Steve, welcomed Turner to Gaylon on October of Victoria Lynn, born on on May 1, 2007 in Mexico William to the family on 6, 2006. She has been April 22, 2007; 8 lbs 1 oz City, Mexico, where they are August 4, 2007. He was 7 teaching in Austin, TX for and 21 inches long. missionaries. She was 6 lbs 6 lbs 6 oz and 20 inches long. the past six years. oz and 19 inches long. Danielle [Tollgaard] White (’04) married Tim on July 1, 2007 at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. They now live and teach in Texas. Titus Kalli Elizabeth Rock Nora Elizabeth Stephanie [Nolan] Roman (’05) married Jeremiah (’98) and Rick (’99) and Johanna Chris (’00) and Dawn William in January 2007. Ginger [Ozerajtys] (’00) (Attd ’94-’95) Santiago [Stutzman] (’98) Hansen She currently works at a Montezon welcomed Kalli celebrated the arrival of are proud parents of Nora law firm and is working Elizabeth on April 26, 2007. their fourth son, Titus Elizabeth, born on August on her BA in Business She was 3 lbs 14 oz and 17 Rock, on August 16, 2007, 6 31, 2006. She was 7 lbs 6 oz Management. ½ inches long at birth. lbs 13 oz and 19 ½ long. and 19 ½ inches long. Michelle [Moore] Chris- tensen (’05) was wed to Adam on June 23, 2007. Michelle is a fourth grade teacher in Oswego, Il and they are living in Woo- dridge, Il. Gibson Robert Mia Gabriela Harmon Adam Adam Schnaare (’06) Bob (’04) and Erica Daniel Klaehn (’92) and Adam Posegate (’04) was married to Stacy [Norberg] (’03) Ho- wife, Beatriz, welcome and wife, Lisa, celebrated [Bergh] on September ryza announce the birth of Mia Gabriela to the family the arrival of Harmon 29, 2007. Adam works as Gibson Robert on August on July 31, 2007 as they Adam Jennings on February the Ministry and Volun- 2, 2007, 9 lbs 3 oz and 21 ½ minister in Nicaragua. 8, 2007. He was 7 lbs 16 oz teer Coordinator at North

inches. She was 6 lbs 13 oz and 19 and 19 inches long. NCU Magazine | Fall 07 Central, where Stacy inches long. plans to graduate in Mark O’Shaughnessy (’97) and wife, Tanya, celebrated the arrival of Elijah Kai into the 2008. They live in North family on July 21, 2007, 7 lbs 15 oz and 20 ½ inches long. Minneapolis, MN.

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Alumni Awards Seth McCoy (’97) and wife, Jen, have She also coaches volleyball, basketball, and The Alumni Association moved back to the Twin Cities with their track. She has earned her Masters Degree wishes to honor those three children: Judah, Glory and Silas. Seth and is working on an Education Leadership people who add some- is the youth/college director at Woodland degree. Tiffany and husband, Josh, have a thing extraordinary to Hills Church in St. Paul, MN and Jen is two-year-old daughter, Ella. their ministries, jobs and working out of her home as a consultant for relationships. You can Body Shop at Home. Katrina Glaim (’99) has moved to Georgia nominate an alumnus after two years in Pennsylvania. She has been to receive the Young Jessica [Lubenau] Broberg (’99) and a nanny for the past three years. Alumnus Award, Lifetime husband, Aaron, are Associate Pastors in Achievement Award or Sparta, WI at New Life Assembly of God. Chad Engelhart (’00) is enrolled in the Distinguished Service They have three children: Jacob, Levi and Physician’s Assistant program at Augsburg Award. Nominations can Hannah. College after completing his MA in Christian be completed online at studies with a youth emphasis from Bethel www.northcentral.edu/ Sharon Decker (’99) has left her position Seminary. His wife is the youth pastor at alumni/award or by as Resident Director of NCU’s Miller Hall to Oak Haven Church in Ham Lake, MN. calling 612.343.4742. become the Assistant Dean of Resident Life . at Bethel University. Jonathon Miller (’00) started the Min- nesota Teen Challenge Duluth Campus in Tiffany [Dirks] Mossman (’99) teaches 2005 and has been successfully running that physical education classes for elementary and 44-bed men’s facility. middle school students in Webb City, MO.

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Jonathan (’02) and Andrea [Cooper] two-year term of being missionary-teachers With the Lord (’02) Roe are currently residing in Brighton, in Saipan. They now live in Roseville, MN. Elda McDonnell MI, where Jon works as the Pastor of Wor- (’36) of St. Cloud, MN, ship Arts. They spent five months in Padova, Molly Barnhart (’06) has just celebrated passed away July 2007. Italy, where they volunteered at International the grand opening of her new coffee shop, Christian Fellowship. In 2006, Andrea re- Overflow Espresso Café, in Minneapolis, ceived her Masters Degree in Organizational MN. Molly intends this to be a ministry Clifford Wellbrock Leadership from Bethel University. where people “come empty and leave over- (’57) of Plymouth, MN, flowing.” passed away on January Keith (’02) and Karla [Owen] (’01) 13, 2007. He is survived Foisy live with their three children in Dawn Steuer (’06) has started her second by his wife Frances. Branch, MI, where Keith is the senior pastor year teaching fourth grade at Calvary Baptist of a local church. School in Menomonee Falls, WI. Nathan Lutes (’55) of Central City, NE, passed Matthew Guevara (’03) has accepted Cynthia Rolle (’06) serves as Youth and away on August 18, a position as the KidsWorld Creative Art Children’s Pastor at Evangelistic Temple As- 2007. He is survived by Director at Christ Community Church in sembly of God in Nassau, Bahamas. wife Joyce (’54). St. Charles, Il. He will make the move from Wisconsin to Illinois with his wife, Noel Shannon [Struck] Moyer (’06) and fam- [Denen] (’03), and children Isabel and ily recently moved to Pennsylvania to take Sofia. the position of Associate Pastor of Education at Hope Grace Brethren Church in Mechan- Aaron (’04) and Rebecca (’05) [Brad- icsburg. Shannon is continuing a career in ley] Rath have recently returned from a the field of counseling.

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