Messenger2017 Fall Vol. 70, No. 1

Year 70 and Foundations for 75

As transitions usher in the next chapter of

Mid-Atlantic Christian University, we glance

back to thank God for our foundation. The

Ebenezer Stone on North Campus reminds us

that for 70 years God has been our “Stone of

Help” (1 Samuel 7). We are confident in His

help as we look forward to the years ahead.

INSIDE: 3 Founding President George W. BonDurant 6 MACU Around the World 12 Athletics FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INTERIM PRESIDENT Death of Founding President George W. BonDurant

GEORGE W. BONDURANT,

founder and first Perdue for his work at the university and his president of Mid-Atlantic Christian University, contributions to the state. went home to be with the Heavenly Father on President BonDurant had a passion for July 11, 2017, at the age of 101. proclaiming and reaching the lost. President BonDurant was a leader in the For years he taught all week, preached every Restoration Movement in the 20th century, a weekend, and taught extension classes or movement that saw believers and preachers seminars in churches during the week. He from various denominational backgrounds helped to establish several congregations, seek unity by looking to the often taking students with him to learn the for guidance in matters of doctrine and work of planting. Mr. B served as a spiritual disciplines. professor and president of the college from He grew up in Mt. Rainer, Maryland, the 1948 until 1986. son of William W. and Helen Lawrence He extended his influence through three BonDurant, who were committed leaders had only half- or quarter-time preaching. weeks of Christian camp for youth, Camp in the Restoration Movement. He received a To meet that need, Mr. BonDurant founded Roanoke, which operated on the college four-year scholarship to Columbia University, Roanoke College (now Mid-Atlantic campus from 1953 to 1981. God permitted but his mother, concerned about his faith in Christian University) in 1948 and served as him 64 years of active ministry. Well into his a hostile atmosphere, sent him to Erieside the president until 1986. Students admired retirement years, he preached for a small Christian Service Camp. After one year at and respected this great Bible teacher and rural church and had a prison ministry at the Columbia University he transferred to the affectionately referred to him as “Mr. B.” Maple Prison Unit, where his students knew Cincinnati Bible Seminary. There he met and Under his leadership, Mid-Atlantic him simply as “George.” MACU’s three presidents: D. Clay Perkins, Ph.D. (2006-2017); married Sarah Lou Presley. Together, George Christian University received its first Today his influence lives on in the George W. BonDurant (1948-1986), William A. Griffin (1986-2006) PHOTO TAKEN MAY 2006 and Sarah reopened Atlanta Christian College accreditation in 1979 from the American thousands who have attended MACU and (now Point University), where he served as Association of Bible Colleges (now who serve in 48 states, 1 territory, and 26 president. In 1947 Mr. BonDurant came to Association of Biblical Higher Education). different countries. His footprint will be eastern North Carolina as an evangelist for Enrollment at Mid-Atlantic Christian forever remembered on the campus of Mid- the Roanoke District Churches of Christ, the University grew significantly during his Atlantic Christian University. Well done, good strongest concentration of New Testament term. Several buildings were constructed and faithful servant. Generational Leadership churches on the east coast. and historical homes along Poindexter His wife of 66 years, and co-founder of Upon arriving in North Carolina he quickly Street were renovated. On December 2, the university, Sarah Presley BonDurant, SEVENTY YEARS! MID-ATLANTIC realized the need for a preacher-training 2009, he was awarded the Order of the Long preceded him in death. He is survived by school since many of the churches of Christ Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Bev their only child, S. Elizabeth BonDurant. Christian University is celebrating Moses passed the baton to Joshua, David to Solomon, Elijah to Elisha, Sowing the Gospel: Eastern North Carolina 70 years of service to the Lord’s Kingdom. This is exciting. In fact, Jesus to his disciples, and Paul to Timothy. It is not enough to merely the only thing more exciting is being on campus and experiencing run the race. It is imperative that we pass our mission to the next Christian Men’s Fellowship and MACU firsthand how God is present and working in the lives of the students. generation. We must hand off the baton, at the right time, and must PROFESSOR RONNIE WOOLARD Seventy has a special significance in the Bible. It is made up of the do it well. The last generation has passed the baton to you and me – factors of two perfect numbers, seven (representing perfection) and and we must run well so that we may pass it to the next generation. attended the Carolina.” They were Mickey Derrow ’71, fellowship, the growth of Christ’s church in ten (representing completeness and God's law). As such, it symbol- Presidents BonDurant,“And Griffin, the things and Perkins you have have heard led usme through say in the annual banquet of the Eastern North Carolina Cape Colony Church of Christ, Edenton; John eastern North Carolina has flourished. Only izes perfect spiritual order carried out with all power. It can also presence70 years of manyfaithful witnesses service. entrust As a new to reliablegeneration people emerges, who will they also have be Christian Men’s Fellowship recently and was Herring ’73, Camden (NC) Church of Christ; eternity will reveal the number of souls represent a period of judgment. qualifiedpassed the to batonteach toothers” us. (2 Timothy 2:2). struck by the fact that so many of the current Homer Styons ’56, Elizabeth City Church rescued and emboldened by this ministry. After reading the covenant God gave him to read to the people, leadership and church planters are MACU of Christ (now Journey Christian Church); In addition to Bobby Wallace in Knightdale, Moses took 70 elders, along with Aaron and his sons, up Mount Sinai graduates, just as many in the past have been. and Melvin Styons ’53, Bethlehem Church of the fellowship is currently supporting Roger to have a special meal with God himself (Exodus 24:9-11). Scripture Rowland Forman, Jeff Jones, and Bruce Miller in The Leadership Pictured are the current leaders who prayed Christ, Hertford. Burns ’12 in planting Restore Christian even says that the average life span of a person is 70 years (Psalm Baton wrote, “ is always just one generation away from that night over Bobby Wallace ’00, lead planter From this humble beginning, faithfully Church in Jacksonville, NC. 90:10). Seventy is used only once in the New Testament when Jesus extinction... Jesus’ mission has always depended on one generation with Movement Christian Church at the supported by the prayers and finances of said that we should forgive “seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:23). of leaders handing the mission to the next. Where they have done so Knightdale (NC) Movement, which was sched- the and the volunteer work of the At our 70th Convocation we were inspired by an exceptional effectively, their churches and ministries have continued to thrive. uled to launch not long after this meeting. speech by North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Dan Forrest. He Now the mission is in your grasp.” ENCCMF Officers for 2018 are Thomas pointed out that 70 years is a generation. Indeed, we have complet- Dear friends, the mission is now in our grasp! Hamilton ex’07, President; Malcolm Puckett ed one generation of service and simultaneously begun another. ‘86, Vice President; William Griffin ‘62, Until the Lord returns we remain committed to educating Christian Running with the baton, Secretary; Ken Terry, Treasurer; Dave leaders that will impact a new generation with the good news of McCants ‘91, Advisor to the President. Three Christ. In an increasingly secular culture I am excited to see the of the six directors are MACU graduates. enthusiasm and zeal of our students to love and serve God and their In 2001, Dr. Melvin Styons wrote a 30-year generation. By the power of God, with your partnership, the next 70 history of the fellowship. He recalls that four years can be more fruitful than the first 70! John W. Maurice men, all Roanoke Bible College (now MACU) One of the most important lessons in biblical leadership is the Interim President graduates, met around his kitchen table in importance of passing the baton from one generation to the next. 1971 “to encourage the starting of a men’s 2 2017 Fall | FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INTERIM PRESIDENT fellowship to be used as an instrument in FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INTERIMTYPE FOOTER PRESIDENT HERE | 2017 Fall 3 church planting efforts in eastern North THINKING BIBLICALLY ACADEMIC AFFAIRS McKinney Concludes Full-time Teaching at Mid-Atlantic "Lord, Please Bless This Donut!" Smith Certified as Ready to Learn, THIS SEMESTER MARKS Ready to Preach a Developmental PH.D. the ty, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, East Carolina Education Specialist LEEHAVE M. Y FIELDS,OU EVER end of 17 years as a full-time University, and Pitt Community College, he word ha-motsi KATHY SMITH, prayed meal. It is called “The Motsi,” The Hebrew faculty member for Associate did a degree completion program for a B. S. at Young men met with Dr. Claudio Divino DIRECTOR of before a meal or snack that means “the one who brings Professor Don McKinney. Western Illinois University in 1990. He earned September 14 for the year’s first meeting you knew was full of food forth.” The prayer runs this way: “Blessed McKinney, who is also chair an M. A. in Counseling and Guidance from ha-motsi of Kerygma, MACU’s preaching club. that was not good for you, and made a joke are you, O Lord, King of the universe, Who of the Department of Wright State University in 1995 and has taken Learning • The fellowship provides training and about how God might make it healthful? brings forth food ( ) from the Marketplace Ministries, has doctoral classes from Northcentral University. Enhancement opportunity for those interested in or In Matthew’s account of the Last Supper earth.” He probably said the same prayer at taught counseling and psychology for MACU Although McKinney teaches counseling Services at MACU, it it it already called to the preaching ministry. we read in 26:26, “Jesus took bread, and the occasion of eating with the group after since 2000 and has served as program and psychology courses, he identifies himself has successfully Dr. Divino stated that “Kerygma will blessed , and brake , and gave to he met the two on the road to Emmaus chairman during that time. McKinney has primarily as a preacher of the Gospel, re- completed all provide opportunities for [participants] the disciples” (KJV). Other more modern (Luke 24:30). If this was the special prayer been called to preach for Friends in minding people that God is pleased through requirements it to develop [their] preaching and versions read about the same (e.g., ESV, of the Passover called by the rabbis the Fellowship Christian Church in Winterville, the foolishness of what is preached to save leading to certification as a teaching gifts (Ephesians 4:11).” NLT). Instead of “blessed ” the NIV reads, Kiddush, “The Sanctification (Prayer),” NC, and has begun serving the congregation those who believe. He believes that counsel- Developmental Education If your congregation would welcome “had given thanks.” The NASB similarly Jesus also prayed, “Blessed are you, O Lord, part-time as he teaches this semester. ing is the perfect adjunct to ministry. While Specialist. This certification is provided one of these preachers-in-training as a reads, “after a blessing.” Did Jesus bless the King of the universe, Who sanctified us After more than thirty years of preaching teaching people how to be saved, the Chris- through the Kellogg Institute for the guest speaker, please contact Dr. Divino bread, or did he say a blessing? If he said a with his commands and commanded us ministry, McKinney joined the faculty of tian counselor can also help people to enjoy Training and Certification of • Did Jesus Bless the Bread? • What does this teach us about our at 252.334.2049 or claudio.divino@ blessing, do we have any idea what he said? about the eating of the matzah bread.” MACU in 2000, having served churches in the promise of Romans 8:28: “And we know Developmental Educators at prayers? macuniversity.edu. We welcome your The word Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, as well as an eight- that in all things God works for the good of Appalachian State University (ASU) in prayers and participation as we work “it” refers to bread and makes Jesus out to There are several points here. year ministry at Mount Pleasant Christian those who love him, who have been called North Carolina. together to transform lives through be blessing the bread. But, did you notice (1) For the Jews, blessing the Lord means Church in Greenville, NC. During his time according to his purpose.” In order to be granted such the preaching of the Word. Dr. Divino that the word “it” in the KJV is in italics? giving thanks to him. This means that at MACU he has continued to be in located When he is not involved in preaching and certification Mrs. Smith completed added, “We at MACU are convinced that The italics do not mean emphasis. Italics the NIV translation gives quite a nice ministry, serving Mount Pleasant (for a sec- counseling, Don enjoys watching Indiana Uni- a two-week training program on the the Bible is God’s Word and that it is are used to indicate English words that rendering of what was going on. (2) To the ond time), Holly Neck Church of Christ, and versity and Big Ten basketball and perform- campus of ASU in the summer of 2016 powerful to change our lives and the do not translate a Greek or Hebrew word. Jews, “blessing the bread” does not make Tarboro Church of Christ. ing Gospel . He and Diana have four and implemented a project on the world around us. It is through God’s These added words are designed to make any sense. One does not thank bread; one After studying at Indiana State Universi- children and eleven grandchildren. campus of MACU during the 2016-2017 Word that the works to King to Join Faculty Full-time the English translation clear. The NASB thanks the Lord for the bread. (3) When we school year. She worked with Assistant convict the world of sin and to equip us also uses italics for the same purpose. pray at meals, we are not asking God to zap MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN Professor of English Composition Abigail to build His Church.” This means that in Matthew 26:26 there any food to make it nutritious. He is not UNIVERSITY Mirau in redesigning the university’s States Department of Education. He has been is no Greek word “it”; the Greek simply going to make a donut healthful. (4) It is developmental English course so that PREACHING CAMP is pleased to an adjunct faculty member at MACU for the says the Jesus “blessed.” Adding the word appropriate that we also give thanks to the students who were underprepared announce that Dr. David S. past five years and has also been an adjunct “it” is not improper technique; sometimes Lord at meals. I am changing my habit of for Young Men for college level English composition King will be joining the faculty member at Azusa Pacific University, English requires words when Greek does saying, “Lord bless this food to nourish our April 6-7, 2018 were able to take remedial work faculty full-time in January Southern New Hampshire University, and the not. However, Jews did not bless food; they bodies” and, instead, I am giving thanks to simultaneously with the first semester • How Did Jesus Pray the Blessing? 2018 as Associate Professor University of Phoenix. Appointed by former blessed God. the one who gave the food. The prayer does Roanoke Christian Camp, of composition. of Counseling. North Carolina governor Pat McCrory, Dr. King not have to be long. The Motsi is a short, Washington, NC National data shows that students Dr. King earned his Ph.D. in Industrial-Or- is concluding a time of service on the North Actually, we probably know exactly what simple prayer acknowledging the Lord as who have to take remedial course ganizational Psychology from Capella Univer- Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Jesus prayed! Jesus first prayed the same the provider of good gifts. And we can give work prior to taking college level sity. He also earned a M.A. in Mental Health Counselors, currently as chairman. prayer that modern Jews still utter for a thanks to the Lord even for donuts! credit courses have a higher rate of A Legacy of Kingdom Workers Counseling from Regent University. He is a Dr. King and his wife are active and found- non-completion of higher education licensed professional counselor supervisor ing members of New Community Church in goals. Combining remedial course work Led by Dr. Claudio Divino, in the state of North Carolina and a national Elizabeth City. One of his hobbies is refereeing with college-level credit courses helps and Christian Leaders Interim President John Maurice, certified counselor with the National Board high school football games in eastern North students maintain motivation because and Phillip Alligood of Certified Counselors. Carolina; in the fall 2016 he was a referee for tangible progress is being made toward In addition to his academic preparation the NC State Class 3AA championship game. educational goals. Dr. King brings a wealth of experience to Dr. King is filling the vacancy that will be MACU is proud of Mrs. Smith for her the classroom. For thirty-two years he was created when Mr. Donald McKinney steps out accomplishment and her passion to see in federal civilian service working for the of full-time service with MACU in order to students succeed. FALL 2017 LutonUnited States Teaches Coast Guard Local and the UnitedMath Teachersreturn to full-time preaching ministry. ENROLLMENT STATS DR. CHERYL LUTON,

FALL 2017 New Students present for orientation photo. Front: Ian Coburn, Allie Hackett, Amon Total: 197 Associate Professor of an eight-day summer institute funded by Carolina participated in this professional McElrath. Second: Danielle Hicks, John Bonk, Alberto Perez-Morales, Grayson Tejeda, Joe Ragland, (91 men, 106 women) of Elementary Education and Director of a grant from the United States Department development opportunity. Darrien Defederico, Chelsea White, Jackie Hall, Alana Houston, Jon Clifton, Shereese McNeill, Mike Teacher Education at Mid-Atlantic Christian of Education and conducted in Elizabeth This service provided an opportunity Eckert. Third (seated in chairs): Ashley Sawyer, Mersadeas Welling, Jenna Cayton, Jennifer Andrews, University, led sessions in August for K-2 City – “The Albemarle Instruction, Inquiry for Dr. Luton to share her expertise with Lizzie Berkheimer, Sarah Smith, Sarah Becker. Fourth: Selena Buchanan, Alexis Harris, Bri Mcneil, A. C. FTE: 179.2 and 3-5 grade public school teachers. The and Integration Mathematics and Science teachers who work in the region's public Wilson, Hannah Hartman, Quincy Boyd, James Hoffman, D. J. Byers, Cameron Kennedy, Evan Berk, workshop sessions were aimed at helping (AI3MS) Partnership.” The grant was written school systems. Consequently, MACU Dylan Woodley, Juju Golson, Michael Arnold, Allie Jordan, Anna Cline, Raquel Bowen. Back: Jonathan From 17 states, Ghana, school teachers incorporate practical by MACU adjunct professor George Cox, who gained in the community as a Langley, Marquis Blount, Emmanuel Rambert, Maurice Anderson, Tyler Hendrix, Emily Munday, Honduras, India Maria Osorio, Darcy Cichorz, Alexa Lanza, Serenah Willison, Reilly Muse, Gina Woodley, Cierra Cook, activities in the elementary math classroom teaches a science methods course in the leader in mathematics education. MACU is Daquon Copeland, Timothy DeLaRosa, Jonathon DeLaRosa, Aaron Jackson, Matthew Meads. that are inquiry-based and reflect real- university’s elementary education program. grateful for faculty who serve within the world scenarios. Math and science teachers throughout Kingdom of God by meeting the needs of the 4 2017 Fall | THINKINGTYPE FOOTER BIBLICALLY HERE ACADEMICTYPE FOOTER AFFAIRS HERE | 2017 Fall 5 The sessions that Dr. Luton led were part eleven school districts in northeast North community. SERVING AROUND THE WORLD SUMMER SERVICE Students Serve Others around the World MACU in Brazil BULGARIA — Junior Sarah Litowski IN SEPTEMBER DR. THIS SUMMER I Kevin Larsen (Vice President for Academic Affairs) and Dr. Claudio Divino (Associate Professor of had the privilege of serving Cross-Cultural Ministry) preached in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, two months with Mission to the World for the General Conference of Missions organized by the in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was an awesome Wesleyan Methodist Church of Brazil. Both professors experience, that strengthened my desire to also preached at congregations in the city of Petropolis serve in long-term missions. I helped with on Sunday. MACU remains committed to educating cross- weekly English clubs, planning lessons and cultural missionaries to proclaim the gospel to all peoples. working with individual students and small groups. In addition, the team I was with repainted and organized the worship center of the church plant we were serving with. The high point of our summer was hosting a week-long English camp in the southern mountains of Bulgaria with about 40 nationals. This was an incredible experience that strengthened my faith, gave Team bonding in Plovdiv, Bulgaria definition to my calling, and enabled me to seek after God with other Christ- centered youth. Dr. Kal McAlexander, adjunct professor for MACU, poses with students in his class Life and Teachings of Jesus in Managua, JAPAN — Senior David Dirks Nicaragua. This is the first of what may be a regular occurrence for MACU – providing church leadership training in Nicaragua. WHEN DAVID ATTENDED

ICOM In 2016, Martin and Ruth Ghent, missionaries with with light maintenance work. MACU in he decided he would do missions work in OMF in Tohoku. The Ghents are currently The impact of the trip is seen in David’s college to educate leaders to serve Christian 2017 to a record 233 students. Two other Japan. Although he had never been to Japan, involved in a church plant in Tohoku, the web site, rj4c.com, and his postings. He Nicaragua churches in Nicaragua and neighboring coun- courses will be taught in Nicaragua this year. he already had a heart for the field and had Hirosaki Nozomi Church. concluded his trip with “I am also pleased MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY tries, and MACU seized this opportunity to As exciting as this partnership is for MACU, even begun studying the language. He spent David, along with some others on the to announce that I will be planning on doing make a significant Kingdom impact. Classes it is even more so for those enrolled in the two months this summer working mostly internship team, assisted in teaching, did long-term missions work in Japan . . . .“ His are taught in Spanish. Adjunct Professor Dr. classes – men and women who will share the in Tohoku, Japan, with Overseas Missions some research and mapping for a church desire is, indeed, to Reach Japan for Christ has completed her first extension class in Kal McAlexander taught the inaugural class in knowledge and insights they gain. We thank Fellowship (OMF). He was mentored by plant, served the local church, and helped (rj4c). Nicaragua. Missionary Billy Loft sought to es- Nicaragua with twenty-six students enrolled, God for this opportunity to serve the Church David and Nate, a new Christian friend, are tablish a partnership with an American Bible bringing the total headcount for fall semester of Jesus Christ. about to climb Mt. Iwaki in Hirosaki, Japan. MACU on Mission: Dominican Republic TRAVEL WITH MACU TO BUILD A HOME | MAR. 11-17 IN AUGUST 2017

Dan Smith was invited by resident. Our partner for this trip will be Casas Casas por Cristo (Homes for Christ) to take por Cristo, a group that has built over 10,000 part in the construction of a new home for similar homes in Spanish-speaking nations of “Wanda,” a single mother with three children Central America and the Caribbean. The home living in the Valverde neighborhood near recipient is selected based on need by a team Santiago, Dominican Republic. Although she is of local pastors. Churches in the area who have employed, Wanda could afford only a hut made partnered with Casas por Cristo have seen of tin and random lumber for a home prior up to a 20% growth rate over the past three to becoming recipients of a Casas por Cristo years with two churches actively expanding home, a 15 x 25 foot, three-bedroom house their worship space to accommodate the new built in three days at a cost of about $8,500. believers. This trip is open to MACU students, MACU Admissions staff will be leading a trip interested adults, and current high school for MACU students, prospective students, and juniors and seniors. To participate in the Dan Smith interested adults for a six-day adventure and application and interview process, email Dan Director of Marketing and missions trip to the Dominican Republic where at [email protected]. Visit Community Relations the team will build a new home for a local macuniversity.edu for more details on the trip. David with Tim Turner, a pastor and missionary in Machida, Tokyo 6 2017 Fall | SERVINGTYPE FOOTER AROUND HERE THE WORLD SUMMER SERVICE | 2017 Fall 7 SUMMER SERVICE NICARAGUA — Team On the Receiving End of Service WE HAD MANY MY TRIP TO THIS WAS MY THE SCHOOL IS different opportunities while Nicaragua was very informative first time in another country, visiting Nicaragua. Besides the sightseeing as well as fun and full of firsts: first plane trip, and it was quite an experience. We stayed in sometimes the recipient of volunteer service. Friends from opportunities we were graciously given, we first visit to another country, first missions Managua, the nation’s capital, and worked Pinedale Christian Church in Winston Salem, NC, have made frequent summer also taught two Sunday school classes, helped trip. My church was a major provider for with a local congregation, teaching the trips to help out, an effort organized by Jere Richards ’73. This summer the at a church, and donated many things the the trip, believing it was a pivotal trip in children on Saturday night. I also was able to group power washed buildings and flag poles, cleaned windows, cleaned the church will be able to use. We also visited my spiritual journey. While there, I learned preach in Jinotepe, a village two hours south- concession room, and completed a few other cleaning projects. Thanks to Jere Richards, Missy Moore, Kenton Moore, Landon Moore, a school and a healthcare center.(Ashlyn I foundHarris) in many things about their culture and a lot west of Managua. Working with a translator Nicaragua a culture of friendly people, great about their history that has caused them to and worshipping in a different language was Chelsea Hampton, Danny Spainhour, Jesse Doyle, Doug Foutty, Andrew Foutty, food, and so much beauty. become the poorest country in the Western a unique experience. The congregation was and Miriam Jenerette. Hemisphere. I recommend Nicaragua as a very welcoming, and it was eye-opening to Also returning, Jeff ex’83 and Ginger ‘84 Ange worked on campus as they have done for years. This year they brought members of their small group, Violet Krawchuk, Ashlyn Harris, Dr. place to begin exploring missionary(Kelly Anders) service worship God with them in a room packed full Kevin Larsen, Brandon Cabacar, as the people were very hospitable and there of believers. This trip encouraged me to look Bob and Chris Vitrikas and Dan and Pam McClish. They painted an apartment and did a deep clean on the third floor of Pearl A. Presley Hall, the women’s Cody Marks, Kelly Anders were plenty of ways to help. further at how(Cody God Marks)may use me to advance His Kingdom, and I hope to be obedient in dormitory. Jeff and Ginger used the gift of service as a way to “introduce some serving Him. members of our small group to MACU. I'm hoping to bring more next year.”

Volunteers from Maple Grove Christian Church in Charlottesville, VA

Volunteers from Pinedale Christian Church, Winston Salem, NC

CIY Engage Students Swarm Campus MEXICO — Senior Emily O’Connor MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS SUMMER I hosted Bank, Benjamin House, SOULS (feeding had the privilege of fulfill- object lesson on the same theme, plus crafts about 250 youth for one of Christ in Youth’s program), Maritime Ministries, Elizabeth ing part of my internship requirements in and meals, games, songs with choreography, Engage conferences in July. CIY Engage pro- City Downtown Inc., Whipple Boat Building Tenancingo, Mexico. While I was there I Bible memorization, and even English! One vides faith-based domestic and international Project, several elementary schools, River experienced all things Mexican: being taller thing I have come to learn through this is that mission trips for middle and high school age Road Middle School, and various churches. than many of my peers, which was a first; hik- one can never visit another people group youth. Students from around the country ing down dirt roads, across flower fields, and without learning something from them to gathered to collaborate with various civic, through mountain trails to see a magnificent take home. What I learned from the Mexican social, and religious agencies and groups in waterfall; climbing stairs upon more stairs people is contentment. These were some of Elizabeth City. carved into the side of a mountain to get to an the most peaceful, loving, and happy people The teens and their sponsors served Aztec military training pyramid; eating spicy I had ever met, and those traits flow out of a 19 different organizations throughout the food, cactus for the first time, and delicious heart that trusts God completely. May it be so week, including The Boys and Girls Club, Mexican sweet bread; visiting 400+ year old even in me. Hopeline, River City Youth Build, Easter church buildings, experiencing life Seals, Habitat for Humanity, Albemarle Food with a local pastor and his amazing family; and being surrounded by a foreign language of which I have only a precursory knowledge. But most importantly, I had the honor of being a captain in a two- week long Bible school for the youth in the local church, and what an experience this was! With the help of my friend/translator, we taught Emily (right) and friend two lessons each day: one related 8to the2017 story Fall of |Daniel SUMMERTYPE and FOOTER one SERVICE an HERE TYPESUMMER FOOTER SERVICE HERE | 2017 Fall 9 FOUNDATION FOR LIFE CAMPUS LIFE Students find what they were looking for Honor Society Inducts New Members of Theta Alpha Kappa 13 New Members Senior Leah Rudd ALPHA MU ALPHA, Alpha Mu Alpha Chapter Gabrielle Howlett, Clemmons, NC Cheyenne Brothers, Elizabeth City, NC Thomas Kilian III, Columbia, NC ENTERING MY SENIOR I went home and completed an application the campus chapter of the Brandon Ryan Cabacar, Creswell, NC Sarah Grace Litowski, Matthews, NC and scholarship forms. In a few weeks I national honor society Theta Alpha Kappa Jackson Laine Cooper, Elizabeth City, NC Leah Nicole Maclin, South Mills, NC year of high school, learned that I had been accepted for the (TAK), inducted new members on September Timothy Scott Gravgaard, Elizabeth City, NC Abigail C. Morgret, Andover, OH I had my heart set on attending a Christian fall semester. So what about those distance 19 at the conclusion of the university Jacqueline Alexis Hilts, Jamesville, NC Joshua Paul Phillips, Roper, NC university. MACU was on my radar screen and money issues? After visiting MACU chapel service. TAK is the only national honor Sharon Hoogerland, Elizabeth City, NC Alexander L. Stanley, Elizabeth City, NC because they offered a program in elementa- and experiencing the atmosphere, distance ry education. I also wanted to be in a setting society dedicated to recognizing academic was no longer an issue. I loved this place. excellence in baccalaureate and post-bacca- that would encourage me to continue to grow Money was still an obstacle. The scholarship in my walk with the Lord. But there were two laureate students and in scholars in the fields I applied for didn’t come through. I prayed, of Religious Studies and Theology. Induction big obstacles standing in that path: Distance hoping that another scholarship would come and money. I wasn’t keen on being four hours requires nomination by a local chapter. To through. And a few weeks later, I received be eligible students must have completed at from home, and I didn’t have a pile of money Leah Rudd (left) with friends Tyanna a call from the college and was offered a in the bank, so I decided to attend the local Williams and Leah Maclin least 12 hours in Religious Studies and/or scholarship. I knew it was a God thing. Theology with a minimum 3.5 GPA and a 3.0 community college for two years and then I'm now a senior at MACU. My time here transfer. Yet here I am and enjoying life as a GPA overall and be in the top 35% of their has been packed with studying, papers, class ranking. student at MACU. What happened? adviser, and was astonished at how much making new friends, work, socials - typical Shields New Resident MACU continued to reach out to me she cared about me and my life goals. I sat in college activities. But this is what I most through the winter and spring of my senior a class, toured the campus, and then ended appreciate about MACU: this a place where Hall Director year. I decided to visit MACU in March. The the visit meeting with a panel of students we are family. KAYLIN S. SHIELDS minute I stepped onto the campus and saw asking them numerous questions about life We encourage each other through prayer the water front, I thought, “What a beautiful at MACU. One thing I remember was the and fellowship. MACU is a university where was named Resident setting God has created for the students.” I students praying for me. MACU was a place God is the center of all things. I am happy to Hall Director for Pearl A. ​Presley Hall then met Dr. Luton, the elementary education Sophomorewhere I felt God’s presence Ryan all Kelleyaround. call MACU my home away from home. (women’s dormitory) this year. Kaylin was DATES AND EVENTS born and raised in Elizabeth City. She FROM GOOD Jan. 8-12 earned her BA in Cross-cultural Ministry TO from MACU in 2012. Kaylin met her Spring Intensives conferences across the nation. That spring husband, Rob ‘13, while at MACU. They best. From I flew to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an extended New members of Alpha Mu Alpha are treated to a meal in their Jan. 13, 14 have served in ministry together, and engineering to honor at Tony’s Italian Restaurant in Elizabeth City. weekend to hang out with the directors of CIY she worked previously as an administra- New Student Orientation youth ministry. and a dozen other students who had done tive assistant to MACU’s registrar. The In a nutshell, Jan. 15 – Mar. 11 similar work for the Kingdom. Later that Shieldses have two sons, Titus and Levi. Online Session C Courses that’s my story. summer, my video was shown at CIY MOVE Why, you ask? events across the country. Jan. 17 Why change from Following these two remarkable, undeni- @MACU @MACU wanting to build ably divine-driven events, I knew God was things to wanting Mar. 11-17 calling me to something much greater. I felt to build youth up MACU on Mission, D.R. like God was calling me to minister. Building in the Kingdom? stuff was good but building lives, better. Mar. 12-16 During a CIY conference I attended in At that point, I decided to commit my life 2012, I received a “Kingdom Worker” card. Spring Break and future career to ministry. I knew that God These cards challenge students to accomplish was leading my heart to do something more Mar. 22-23 a task for the glory of God. My card read, for His Kingdom. Several of my ministers had MACU Rally “Skip the beach trip next summer, and go attended MACU, so I visited Mid-Atlantic. on a mission trip with your church.” This Apr. 12 During my visit, I was automatically attracted seemed like an impossible task. I was only a to the small university environment. At MACU MACU Society Gala twelve-year old, plus our church didn’t have you are not just another student ID number. May 10 a mission trip planned. But I decided to act. God had been laying on my heart to help the You are a name and a face, with a story Foundation Meeting people in Joplin, Missouri, a city devastated that is ready to be heard. The professors at May 11 by an F5 tornado in 2011. I knew when I read MACU are extremely helpful and gracious. Trustee Meeting that card that God was calling me to go to The environment at MACU is something Chamber Celebrates College Month that every student appreciates and loves. Graduate Supper Joplin. With the help of my youth minister, I ELIZABETH CITY’S THREE began planning a mission trip. We raised over And to top everything off, I was offered the May 12 $7,000 and took 31 people to Joplin in the opportunity to play golf for MACU. schools of the chamber or local businesses hosted Commencement, 10 a.m. summer of 2013. MACU has been an amazing place for me higher education – MACU, College of community activities. Mid-Atlantic’s event Following an incredible trip, the directors to grow athletically, academically, and most the Albemarle, and Elizabeth City State was an Evening on the River and offered January 17, 5-7 PM June 5 of CIY learned of my trip to Joplin and importantly, spiritually. I wouldn’t want to go University – were featured during games, kayaking on the river, refreshments, Melvin Adams, Harlem Globetrotter Seniors by the Sea reached out to me. CIY wanted me to be to any other school. Being here has allowed September when the local Chamber of and live , closing the evening with filmed for their featured “Kingdom Worker” me to continue my walk with Christ so that I Commerce designated it as College Month. music and devotions. Pictured is the banner 10 2017 Fall | STUDENTTYPE FOOTER LIFE HERE video that would be shown at CIY MOVE can better serve Him and His Kingdom. The schools hosted campus events, and dedication event hosted by Walmart. TYPE FOOTERSTUDENT HERE LIFE | 2017 Fall 11 MUSTANG ATHLETICS Mustangs Finish Strong at USCAA National Tournament

Two Volleyball Players Named to USCAA All-Academic Team

Those wanting to be a Mustang or wanting Leah Maclin, a junior from South Mills, NC and Brealle White, a sophomore from to support MACU Kill Devil Hills, NC in recognition of their athletics should visit excellence both on the court and in the www.gomacumustangs.com classroom, have been named to the 2017 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Volleyball All-Academic Team. Maclin, a 2015 graduate from Victory Golf team members Ryan Kelley, Matt Cooper, Joe Ragland Christian Academy in Elizabeth City, is THE MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and Biblical Studies. On the court Leah University career. During the awards banquet following this honor for maintaining a cumulative GPA was second on the team with 119 digs to Men’s Golf team sent Matt Cooper and Ryan the tournament, Senior Matt Cooper and of 3.5 or higher with 24 or more credits on go along with a team high 28 service aces, Kelley to the USCAA National Tournament Junior Ryan Kelley were named to USCAA All- their USCAA eligibility transcripts. and 53 kills. White, a 2016 graduate of on October 9-10. After a rain delay on day Academic team. Student athletes are awarded First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, is one of the tournament, Cooper carded a 76 pursuing a BS in Youth and Family Ministry Sophomore Brealle White and Kelley an 84 on the par 72 Penn State and Biblical Exposition. Brealle recorded 72 University Blue Course in State College, digs and 42 kills on the year. PA. The second day of the tournament would Junior Leah Maclin see both men card a 5 over par 77, with Cooper finishing his tournament at 153 and in a five-way tie for 11th place and Kelley at 161, just a few strokes outside a top 25 finish. Based on his efforts in the tournament, Cooper was named a 2nd Team All American Matt Cooper at the USCAA National Tournament for the second time in his collegiate INTRODUCING THE MUSTANGS 2017-2018

MEN’S BASKETBALL Front: Emmanuel Rambert, Colin Cunningham, SOCCER Front: Marcus Simmons (manager), Allie Hackett, Zac Davis, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Front: Talethia Alexander, Amanda Lemons, WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Front: Nicole Powell, Reilly Muse, Kelly Anders. Greyson Tejeda, Markel Ming, Daquon Copeland. Back: Jaelin Marco Cantera, Benj Nichols. Back: Dr. Ascencion Gomez (coach), Eryka Vincent. Back: KaNesha Murray, Alexis Harris, Cierra Cook, Tierra Back: Kellie Kessler (coach), Allison Jordan, Mallory Thomas, Tyler Hendrix, Dixon Ogwo, Timothy DeLaRosa, Jonathon Raquel Bowen, Mersadeas Welling, Chris Stowe, Jenna Cayton, Lester, Regina Woodley, Aleah McNeal, Charles Troxell (coach). Brogden, Brealle While, Leah Maclin. DeLaRosa, Alex Stanley, Maurice Anderson, Leander Williams. Evan Berk, Dean Williams, Joe Hill, Ray Tyre, Michael Arnold.

12 2017 Fall | MUSTANGTYPE FOOTER ATHLETICS HERE MUSTANGTYPE FOOTER ATHLETICS HERE | 2017 Fall 13 FAMILY NEWS FOUNDATION NEWS New Ministries, Service Christen Thomas To contribute to the Foundation, simply mark your gift “Foundation,” or select online from the drop down tab. For more information about the is expressed to families and Pat Waters ’79 ex’07 Call Mid-Atlantic Foundation, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 252-334-2008 or by email at [email protected]. friends of the following: Brandon and is teaching Jim Jackson, Sr. ’76, July 20 Mark Shorter ’90, August 28 Kyle ’05 and: KendalBeaumont Lean Thomas, ’06 The Alzira Divino Scholarship Fund The Ken and Linda Lewis Fund Spanish and ESL at Washington JoAnn Montgomery Melandry Ida May Kepler ex’08, August 30 HaydenOct. 9 ex’97, Aug. 22 ALZIRA DIVINO MADE KENNETH CROMPTON LEWIS, DougMontessori Carter Charter’84 Public Clarice Wismer ’81, October 6 Josh ex’08 Tra- School in Washington, NC. vers : Florence Joan, Oct. 10 Paul Bajko ’52 (ECC), August 27 Terry Schultz ’71, November 7 from is interim Eric ’01 and and Kelly Courtney Moulden ’01 : Hannah Joy, Oct. 25 a great impact on Connecticut, met Linda Mariah Williams Chipminister Ward at ’99 Laurel Avenue Church Evan Norris ’15 Junior Chris Stowe Woolard Mid-Atlantic Christian of Delaware, and they fell in love. After his of Christ in Chesapeake, VA. University in the short service in the Army during World War II, Ken : Daniel James “DJ” (May has been is is youth time that she was on staff. returned to Delaware, married Linda, and 25, 2012) and Niya Faith (Jan. 6, called as Senior Minister Associate Minister of AV minister at Scuppernong Alzira came to MACU had four sons. For many years the family was Births Weddings2014) became Woolards Nov. 7 for Lexington Christian and Communications at Church of Christ, Creswell, NC. with her husband in the active in the Ocean View (Delaware) Church Katie Coverdale ’01 Rebecca Church in Lexington, TN. ZachPinedale Tanner Christian ’15 Church Bobby ’00 and Shari Jones summer of 2014 when of Christ. Ken’s job moved the family to in Winston Salem, NC. ’99 Wallace: Griffin ’06 is Michael Dickerson and Dr. Claudio Divino became the Associate Pennsylvania and then to Texas. Mid-Atlantic Ken and Linda Lewis is serving Joey Craft ’16 and Senior Professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry. Christian University was an important part teaching kindergarten Andrew , July 15 West Park Church of Christ, Brandon ’16 and Sam Fleury Whitley Davis The Divinos moved to North Carolina of the Lewis family. Today we count seven de- Martyat Creekside Anderson Elementary ’03 William, March 17 Alzira and Dr. Claudio Divino Portsmouth, VA, as Minister ex’18 Davis: Travis Williams ’05 and from Rochester, Minnesota, where they scendants of Ken and Linda Lewis who have School in New Bern, NC. Matt Hughes ’16 , Aug. 5 for Children and Education. Kyle ex’08 and Annie Askew ’08 worked for Crossroads College. Alzira en- attended MACU. Linda went to be with the Lord in 2014; Ken joined is the Ellie Lynn, July 25 is youth McGinnis Sharon Hall joyed the warmer weather and the sweet her in 2017. It is with great joy that their four sons - Brian, Garrett, ExieTeaching Anderson Pastor ’03 at The Point Annie Chalmers, Aug. 12 Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Mikeminister Moulden at West ’16 Park Church Craig ’14 Layfield Henry ’84 Christian spirit of the faculty, staff, and students at MACU. Alzira’s Keith, and Mark - of Christ in Portsmouth, VA. : Ellison Rose, July 26 Clay Fain and smile was a true gift from God and an inspiration to many. Having establish the Ken and is the and Cayla : Other News, Sept. 24‘n’ Notes grown up the daughter of a minister in Brazil, she was accustomed Linda Lewis Fund. Kidpoint Director at The Point is Senior Aaron ’99 and Laura Cutler Travis Williams ’05 Landon David, August 7 Vanessa to sharing God’s love with people she met. Alzira passed away July 6, This fund will award a Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC. PaigePastor Morse at First ’17 Christian ’98 Saufley Church in Winchester, VA. Whitfield Mullis ’84 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Claudio dedicates this endow- student scholarship at is writing Congratulations to Brian, Garrett ‘73, Keith ‘73, and Mark Lewis : Cyrus Aaron ment to the memory of Alzira, a godly woman who trusted the Lord MACU every year. for the University Relations is teaching third , who Chris Garrett ’05 (Dec. 31, 2013) and Alexander and shared God's love with everyoneThe she MACU could. Foundation has awarded over a million dollars in student scholarships since its inception. Dept. at Virginia Tech. Britneygrade at Walther Lafayette Newsome Elementary retired Sept. 29, having served Thomas (Mar. 14, 2015) Our students and the university are thankful for all who made this milestone possible. ’17in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Phil ex’06 Thomas the Craven Pamlico Carteret is became Saufleys Sept. 27 Daleanna Curry ’05 Community Life Pastor at Regional Library for 30 years. and Kourtney : Southeast Christian Church’s Jenilyn is a Stanton Nurse Aide ex’18 at Halifax Josh ’15 and Sarah Lunceford ’17 participated “The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind.” — John Allston Krysia Davis ’09 Beck Alexander, Sept. 28 Leaving a Legacy Elizabethtown, KY, campus. Regional Medical Center. Bueno in the Council of Exceptional is a one- Michael ’07 and Crystal Children Legislative Summit is now INTERIM PRESIDENT on-one aide with New York Williams: Rosalie ex’08 Cynthia, Dawson Sept. 29 in Washington, DC, this past Director of Development at BY JOHN W. MAURICE, dollars triggers probate. Let’s imagine that you would like to establish a Revocable Living State’s Boards of Cooperative summer. She represented the 7th Onslow Pregnancy Resource THE CONCEPT OF I have a house, stocks, savings, an IRA and Trust, we will work with you confidentially to Center in Jacksonville, NC. Educational Services (BOCES). : District of Virginia as a lobbyist. other assets that would value my total estate ensure that your Trust is created. A Trust is TRIBUTE GIFTS Cole Edward, Sept. 30 a “legacy” at 500K. If I had no will, or had a written different in that your estate is settled without is that of leaving something GENERAL FUND legal will, the cost to go through probate going through probate. Your family can avoid by Time Investment Corporation by Emmett & Dolores Murphy behind for others that will Albert Blanton (Memory) Jakeby WilliamGriffin, Johnand Patricia& Lucille Griffin Griffin, Marshall & Viola Murphy (Memory) would be approximately $35,000. Also, my the time delays, expenses, and legal fees “live on” or continue to John & Janie Swindell (Memory) assets would be frozen during the time it associated with probate. Your wishes will be Baneby Shirley Angles, Hasty Daniel & Amy West by Gene & Alice Andrews, Gail Blanton, by Garrett & Melissa Lewis exist. A legacy is also an amount of money (Honor), C. Dale Morris (Memory) GeorgeDick & W. Lorraine BonDurant Chesnut, (Memory) Royce & by Nicholas & Vicki Simon Oak Grove Christian Church (Honor) took to complete probate (average time to carried out upon your death by those you or property left to another through a will or Bonnie Everette, Bill & Trish Griffin, Christopher Knollenberg (Memory) complete probate is 9 months to two years). have put in place to administer your Trust. by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Brown, Jr., Rebecca by Jerry & Joanne Norris Hugh & Nancy Gaddy, George & Jennifer N. Russell (Honor) trust. The Bible clearly teaches that all people GeorgeC. Jones, W. Stephen BonDurant & Kathy (Memory) Lobacz, by Clay & Sandra Perkins My family would not have access to those I recently attended a lawyer’s seminar Martha McDonald, John & Sherry Orrin Kunkle (Memory) will die (Hebrews 9:27) and our experience by Judith Cahoon assets and would be bearing the expenses on Revocable Living Trusts. At the end of Steven Smith, Roger & Sonja Tuning Maurice, Bob & Denise Moulden, informs us that no one is immune from death. by Brian & Gail Lewis, Garrett Jonathan B. Sawyer (Memory) of continuing to pay electric bills, mortgage the seminar he wanted to set up a Trust for Emmett & Dolores Murphy, Clay & So what becomes of the stuff we have accu- Ken& Melissa & Linda Lewis, Lewis Keith (Memory) & Pat ; Sandra Perkins, Rea Pressley, Rebecca by Christian Chapel Church of Christ mulated during our lifetimes? Obviously we payments, etc. until the estate was settled those attending – at a cost of between $3,500 Creighton Beatty, Sterling P. Clary, Willis Lewis, Mark & Gina Lewis Donna Scott (Memory) by Rebecca C. Jones M. Rogers, Lowell & Cathy Thornton, remember our children and grandchildren. and they could dispose of the property. This and $5,000. In all honesty, if you had a 500K Fisher, D. Clay Perkins (Honor) Mark & Ellen Weber, Bob & Lori by Jonita Shoaff is not the burden I want to place on my estate this would be a bargain because you J.T. & Addie Segroves (Memory) But have you considered leaving a legacy to by Jonathan Parker White, Ronnie & Trish Woolard your church, MACU, or other Kingdom enter- family when I die. would not have to pay the 19K probate costs. Randy & Valerie Parker (Honor) Sarah Bowles, Chris & Sarah Brandow, Champagne Brice, Josh & Sarah Bueno, by Daniel & Stacey Elmes Christ-followers recognize that God owns But, MACU and FPM can do the same thing Brenda T. Stanley (Memory) prise? Clayton Smith in his book Propel: Good by Bodywise Sr.Class/West by Brenda Cooper, Lyle Cooper Chris & Shelley Garrett, Deborah everything and that we are stewards of all at NO COST for you and your church. Why? Larry & Patsy Cooper (Honor) Stewardship, Greater Generosity states that ExiePark Rhem Church (Memory) of Christ Green-Smith, Richard & Lezlie Harvey, by Ruth Wood that He has blessed us with. During our We believe that good stewards would rather Harley “Tom” Wood (Memory) “We know that seven out of ten Americans by John & Sherry Maurice, Scott & Samantha Montgomery, make gifts to charity in their lifetime but only lifetime most of us will tithe to our local leave a legacy to a Kingdom cause than put a FOUNDATION AlziraClay &Divino Sandra (Memory) Perkins Lance & Erin Pippin, Courtney Leazer, by Ronnie & Trish Woolard one out of one hundred may think of leaving church and support Kingdom causes such significant amount of money into the court Charles (Chip) Mabe, Jr., Rita Maclin, Guy & Dot Woolard (Memory) a legacy gift to their local church.” as MACU or other mission organizations. I through probate. Therefore, FPM will do the by Robert Allen Caleb & Olivia Reynolds, Travis Hunter, MATCHING GIFTS by Edna DeWald believe that the majority of us want to leave seminar, meet with you confidentially, and Carolyn Allen (Memory) Frankie DeWald (Memory) Kevin Williams, Kendall & Salisa According to LegalZoom, 55% of by Rich & Cheryl Lindsley Williams (Honor) Americans have no will or estate plan in a legacy gift but doing so is something no one prepare the Trust documents at no cost. by Avalon Church of Christ by Maxine Guercio for Jean W. Bennett Jimmy & Shelby Bennett (Honor) ECC Alumni Scholarship Abbott Laboratories place! This means that the courts (through ever suggested to us. Rarely in life do we get an opportunity for a by Joyce Maurice Matthew Maurice (Memory) a process called probate) will settle your Mid-Atlantic partners with Financial triple win – but this is that opportunity! 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CALEB KALTENBACH Keynote Speaker

Caleb is a pastor and author living in California. Raised by lesbian parents, he was exposed to how some Christians treated the LGBT community and grew to hate Christians. In high school he joined a Bible study to disprove the Bible but ended up following Jesus instead. Later, his parents followed Jesus, too. This is the subject of his first book, Messy Grace, which explores holding on to the truth of God's Word while being filled with grace. Caleb is a graduate of Ozark Christian College and Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and received his doctorate at Dallas Theological Seminary. Caleb’s second book, God of Tomorrow, will be released in May 2018. He speaks widely on the subjects of reconciliation, faith, diversity, and grace/truth. Caleb and his wife, Amy, reside in Southern California with their two children.