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42nd Commencement Celebration 2016 Graduation 43rd Commencement Celebration Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. Robert H. Spence Chapel at Evangel University 1111 N. Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, Missouri Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Commencement Program ommencement at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) acknowledges several streams of influence. The medieval academic tradition is part of the seminary culture so there are measures of formality: robes that reflect various academic disciplines and certain ceremonial dimensions that are integral to this event. AGTS is firmly rooted in the Pentecostal faith tradition. We affirm worship that is celebratory and vibrant, and we welcome the dynamics of the Holy Spirit in our congregational life. We are committed to the redemptive ministry of Jesus Christ that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. These elements of the Pentecostal tradition are also integral to commencement. AGTS is committed to thoroughness in graduate theological education. The ceremonial dimensions of this event acknowledge our graduates’ significant achievements in study. The celebratory dimensions demonstrate our belief that today’s graduates are people of destiny in God’s eternal plan of redemption. These elements find root in the biblical theme of “zeal with knowledge” found in Isaiah 11:2. *PRELUDE AND INVOCATION AND WELCOME PROCESSIONAL L. ALTON GARRISON THOMAS R. MATRONE AND Assistant General Superintendent of the WORSHIP TEAM General Council of the Assemblies of God Chairman of the Music Department, Evangel University “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD” PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Hillsong MARK A. HAUSFELD President, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary *CELEBRATORY WORSHIP THOMAS R. MATRONE AND WORSHIP TEAM COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS “CORNERSTONE” “EVEN GREATER THINGS” Hillsong Mark A. Hausfeld SAEHEE HWANG DURAN Master of Arts Candidate *SCRIPTURE READING JOHN CALEB ALARID JOHN 14:1-14 (NIV) Master of Arts Candidate MICHAEL D. MCCORCLE CHRISTOPHER JAMES RAILEY Provost and Vice President for Academic Doctor of Ministry Candidate Affairs, Evangel University MARK A. HAUSFELD Please turn off all cell phones. *Audience is requested to stand. PRESENTATION OF CONGRATULATIONS CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES JAMES H. RAILEY JAMES H. RAILEY Dean of the Faculty PRESIDENT’S CLOSING REMARKS CONFERRING OF DEGREES MARK A. HAUSFELD MARK A. HAUSFELD *PRAYER OF CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES COMMISSIONING CAROL A. TAYLOR AND CELEBRATORY President, Evangel University BENEDICTION A. ELIZABETH GRANT Executive Presbyter, The General Council **DEGREE AND HOODING of the Assemblies of God Associate CEREMONY Professor of Intercultural Education MARK A. HAUSFELD JAMES H. RAILEY *RECESSIONAL LOIS E. OLENA THOMAS R. MATRONE AND Doctor of Ministry Project Coordinator WORSHIP TEAM Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Jewish Studies “THE GREAT I AM” New Life Worship DOROTHEA J. LOTTER Faculty Marshal DeLONN L. RANCE Chairperson, Global Missions Department Director of Intercultural Doctoral Studies CHERYL A. TAYLOR Director of Doctor of Ministry Program JAY P. TAYLOR Chairperson, Practical Theology Department Director of Spiritual Formation RANDY C. WALLS Director of Continuing Education Associate Professor of Leadership and Spiritual Formation Please turn off all cell phones. *Audience is requested to stand. **Please hold applause until all candidates have received degrees. For parents with small children, please see an usher for designated cry room. Candidates for Degrees DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN Mark Kinney INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Beaumont, California B.A., Melodyland School of Theology Andrew K. Fox M.A., AG Theological Seminary Nottingham, England Project: “Enhancing a Missional M.A., Northwest University Awareness of Childhood Spirituality Ph.D. Dissertation: “Experiencing Christ among Students at the Assemblies of in the Eucharist” God Bible School in Córdoba, Argentina” DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY Steven Harold Puffpaff Springfield, Missouri Kenneth Krucker B.A., Central Bible College Roseville, Michigan M.A., AG Theological Seminary B.B.A., Northwood Institute Project: “The Spiritual and Emotional B.A., M.A. Global University Well-Being of Children at Risk at the City Project: “The Impact of an Africa of Refuge Children’s Home in Content Financial Empowerment Seminar on Gap, Jamaica” Economic Stewardship and Financial Participation in the Missio Dei within the DOCTOR OF MINISTRY General Council of the Assemblies of God Zimbabwe” Rob Blakney Red Oak, Texas DOCTOR OF APPLIED B.S., Henderson State University INTERCULTURAL STUDIES M.S., M.Div., Southwestern Assemblies of God University Rick Johnson D.Min. Project: “Transmission of Holistic Springfield, Missouri Spiritual Formation Disciplines to Students, B.A., Seattle Pacific University Faculty, and Staff of Southwestern M.Ed., University of Washington Assemblies of God University” Project: “Investigation into Perceptions of Past, Present and Future Assemblies of God Leaders on Issues of Justice, the Church and Society” Deborah Lynn Fulthorp Brenda C. Pace Farmville, North Carolina Cleveland, Tennessee B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of B.S., Lee College God University M.Ed., Columbus College M.Div., AG Theological Seminary M.A., Liberty University D.Min. Project: “Spirit-Empowered Women M.Div. Equiv., AG Theological Seminary in Church Leadership: An Undergraduate D.Min. Project: “The Journey of a Military Course for Southwestern Assemblies of Wife: God’s Truth for Every Step” God University in Waxahachie, TX, With Local Church Implementation” David Anthony Parker Huber Heights, Ohio Kevin R. Hoffman B.S., Oakland City University Centerville, Ohio M.A., M.R.E., M.Div., Liberty University B.A., Open Bible College D.Min. Project: “A Clinical Pastoral B.Div., M.Div., Christian Outreach School Resource Digest for Special Care of Ministries Unit Ministry” D.Min. Project: “Developing a Faith- based Early Intervention Program for Jeffery Portmann Adults with Alcohol and Drug Issues” Puyallup, Washington B.A., Northwest College Robert Wayne Ingram M.A., AG Theological Seminary Mount Laurel, New Jersey M.Div. Equiv., AG Theological Seminary B.M.E., Henderson State College D.Min. Project: “Intentional Apprenticing M.A., M.Div. Equiv., AG Theological at a HUB Church for Greater Effectiveness Seminary in Church Planting” D.Min. Project: “Developing Momentum: Stimulating Spiritual Growth through Christopher James Railey Discipleship Training at Full Gospel Springfield, Missouri Fellowship Church” B.A., Evangel University M.A., M.Div., AG Theological Seminary Marvin J. Miller D.Min. Project: “A Healthy Church in Wichita, Kansas Every Community: Creating a Culture B.A., Whittier College of Multiplication in the Assemblies of M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary God USA” D.Min. Project: “Serving People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparative F. Wesley Shortridge Investigation of the Perception of Family Manassas, Virginia Caregivers and Kansas Ministry Network B.A., Central Bible College Credential Holders” M.A., M.Div. Equiv., AG Theological Seminary Melissa L. Ollendieck D.Min. Project: “Codependency in Prescott Valley, Arizona Church Systems: The Development of B.A., North Central Bible College an Instrument to Assess Healthy M.Div., AG Theological Seminary Church Leadership” D.Min. Project: “Grow the Fruit of the Spirit: The Coach Approach to Centering Prayer” ‡Tribute to U.S. Military (Graduates who are U.S. veterans wear a red, white and blue cord.) Randal Eugene Smith MASTER OF DIVINITY Peabody, Massachusetts B.M.E., University of Kansas Erica Lynn Bennington** M.M., Southern Methodist University Warsaw, Indiana M.Div. Equiv., AG Theological Seminary B.A., Central Bible College D.Min. Project: “Embracing Intentional Alpha Chi Honor Society Leadership Succession by Senior Leaders over 55 in New England” Jonathan Bohl Owensville, Missouri Douglas Glen Sullivan B.S., Missouri State University Waxahachie, Texas B.A., Saint Leo College Andre Davis M.Div., Regent University Arlington, Texas D.Min. Project: “Incarnational B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of Transformation in Palliative Care: God University Equipping Hospice Chaplains to Impact Patients, Families, Caregivers, and Staff Starla Jane Gooch*** through the Ministry of Presence” Cincinnati, Ohio B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University Timothy John Vanden Langenberg Outstanding Student, Practical Theology Hutchinson, Minnesota Department B.A., St. John’s University W.I. Evans Outstanding Student Award M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological Kappa Delta Chi Honor Society Seminary Alpha Chi Honor Society D.Min. Project: “Revitalizing Wesley United Methodist Church by Reclaiming Kyle Thomas Harrison a Biblical Understanding of the Role St. Joseph, Missouri of Pastor” B.A., Evangel University Joshua Chi-Yao Yang Donna K. Hartsoe* (Posthumous Honorary Degree) PeQuea, Pennsylvania Rockford, Illinois B.S., Columbia Union College B.S., University of Pennsylvania M.A., Wheaton College Aleksandr Limonchenko*** M.A., M.Div. Equiv., AG Theological Vancouver, Washington Seminary B.S., Georgia State University D.Min. Project: “Compassion Ministry to Bible Bearer the Modern Day Widow and Orphan: Sigma Chi Pi Honor Society Revitalizing the Empower Single Alpha Chi Honor Society Parent Ministry at Rockford First in Rockford, Illinois” Matthew Ray Maestas On October 13, 2015, while in the Pueblo, Colorado project phase of the program, B.S., Colorado State University Joshua passed away suddenly. A family representative will accept Richard Neil McConnell* his degree. Jefferson City,