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\y\ iihe liioe 6f fire .

A call to inconvenient places

The Great Commission commands that we go traditions and ethnicities are not Christian. They into all of the world. Usually in modem culture often see the faith in historic or political terms and this involves being salt and light in the midst of miss the central point. From a God's eye point of already defined and familiar paths of service. We view their racial, ethnic, and political distinctives do what non-Christians do with the prayer that the do not exist. We are all His creatures, made in His

Holy Spirit in our lives and the incamational aspects image. The invitation is universal and offered to of Christ in us will show forth to the glory of God. all. There is a provision made for every person in The New Testament also speaks of being "sheep the world to know God through his son, Jesus. The among wolves" which inherently speaks of some gospel is not exclusive but inclusive. This central risk and danger. This issue of the Taylor Magazine truth is to be sure obscured in the current debate as spotlights some of our alumni who are doing just if the gospel is a vehicle to make all conform to that. They are serving in unusual situations not Christian cultural norms. Not so. The gospel usually found in a list of career opportunities. The transcends all barriers and seeks humankind in "why" of their calling and the unique challenges whatever place we are found, behind whatever they face are opportunities for us to broaden our barrier or difficulty that a fallen world has evolved. understandings and also to pray for their ministries. We applaud those who have seen the far

Interestingly, in the national news there is comers, the inconvenient places, have ignored or discussion and debate about the propriety of braved the dangers and have in obedience attempted

Christians attempting to win others to Christ whose to heed the call.

Find out now you can participate in

Dr. Kesler's retirement celebration. See page 31 ON THE COVER- Taylor

sophomore Jesse

Joyner has made a

career out of pLiying

with fire. See the

back cover to learn TXylor more about this volume 92, number 3 professional juggler Sprihg 2000

0.TAiT.()RUNIVERSm^ 236 West Reade Avenue Upland, IN 46989-1001 (765) 998-2751 2 In THE Line of Fire

Serving takes Nicole 1 brasher '9-t nnd Cliff president: Dr Jay Kesler '58 '99 to the lines human provost: Dr. Daryl Yost HA'96 Johnson front of suffering.

6 Expanding Opportunities Nicole Thrasher '94, p. 2 Taylor: a magazine for tavlor university alumni 6 Increasing numbers of students study offcampus AND friends (ISSN 1073-4376) is published quarterly by the Office of University Relations, 7 Betsy Marcotte, Lithua)iia Copyright © 2000 Taylor University 8 Jana Hoisington, Washington, D. C. 9 Davis Evans. People's Republic ofChina

VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT: Gene L Rupp '58 10 World Wide Campus

DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS: Tlie Lhnversity's \\ orld \\ ide Campus nutkcs a Donna J Dov^ns Taylor education possible for students of all ages,

EDITOR: Amber L, Anderson regardless tlieir geographical location. of CliffJohnson '99. p. 4

GRAPHIC designer: Steve Christensen 12 Expanding Taylor's Reach ALUMNI notes EDITOR: fVlarty Songer 78 ;V(7(' rice president Dr Terry Wise brings

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Jim Garringer innovation and experience to Taylor's College of Adult and Lifelong Learning, with the goal secretary TO THE EDITORS: Ama M. Smith '87 of widening Taylor's vision. EDITORIAL consultants: Jocelyn Faick '99, Chris Lay, Karen Richards, Joyce Wood x'81 13 A Full Nest Missionaries-m-residence Chuck and Shirley Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jocelyn Faick '99, Jim Garringer, Joyce Helyer Kay Reusser, never have an empty nest thanks to their role as A semester in China, p. 9 Ama M. Smith '87

"parents " to Taylor's niissionaiy kidumd international

Juiio Huber '00, Kim STUDENT writers: students. ' "^ Shumaker 01 P"

SEND LEnERs TO THE EDITOR TO: University Editor, Taylor University, 236 West Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989 Leadership 14 Update i jbRI^Sk ' phone:(800)882-3456, ext, 5197

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opinions EXPRESSED BY INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PUBLI- 22 Alumni Notes CATION DC NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF TAYLOR UNIVERSITY.

Bald heads, p. 21 In iihe line cf fire

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Nicde Jlrimslner '94

:it's early morning in Albania, and Nicole Thrasher floors, but each person has a temporary home. '94, is awakened to hear the message she knew would Her work takes her into the very heart of human suf- come. "The buses are here." fering, pushing her past her physical limits as she meets

Carrying 150 Kosovar refugees, the buses pull up the needs of others. It is not your average nine-to-five

outside a gutted hotel in the southern Albania town of job. And yet she is just one of many Taylor graduates Saranda, where Thrasher serves with missions agency whose work takes them beyond the comfortable and into PathFinders International. situations that challenge their physical, emotional, In the wee hours of the morning, she begins what spiritual and intellectual strength.

will become her daylong task: locating blankets, lodg- These graduates work in the line of fire and their ing and food for the latest wave of refugees. The re- stories, whether originating from refugee camps in Al-

sources are limited and so is Thrasher's strength. Still, bania or city streets in Chicago, are a testimony to the by bedtime the following night, she has found space for strength of the human spirit when walking in the power each person. The accommodations are not spacious; of the Holy Spirit. whole families share single mattresses on concrete

W Siainilr)^ fier a rewind Pebutiidim^ After graduating from Taylor, After three months of round-the- Thrasher left her Grand Rapids, clock work, the refugees began their Mich., home to work with orphan- return to Kosovo in late July. ages in Albania's capital city of Thrasher followed, accompanied by Tirana. When civil war exploded, she her mother. Norma. They visited the stood her ground and remained with homes of two refugees she worked the 130 children in the orphanage with in Saranda. The first family

where she served, while most foreign found their home still standing and

mission workers evacuated the coun- a handful of their cattle still alive. try. They butchered one for Thrasher's

After fighting in Albania ceased. visit, an honor she found overwhelm-

Thrasher moved on to work at an or- ing. phanage in Saranda. There she works "Night after night I The second family found a more with children and women, organiz- dismal sight on their return. Their vil- wondered how I ing ministries, coordinating educa- lage, Krusha e Madhe. the biggest tional programs and improving liv- would get up the village in Kosovo with only Kosovar ing conditions within the orphanage. next day and listen residents, had been completely de- This work temporarily came to a stroyed. Thrasher's friend Kadri took to all of the hor- crashing halt, however, when border her down a dirt road where 64 graves camps in northern Albania began to rible stories of war of mostly women and children lay send the overflow of refugees to this above the ground. The men were bur- the Kosovars former resort community. Thrasher ied in the hills surrounding the vil- suddenly became a relief worker, had to tell." lage. Kadri, who had to send his wife, with 3,000 homeless Kosovars on young son and aging parents to live her doorstep. with relatives, missed the comfort of The situation was grim. Not only were the refugees in the crowded Saranda hotel. "There we were safe and had desperate need of everyday necessities like food, clothing places to sleep and food to eat," he told Thrasher. and diapers, but their emotional scars were overwhelming. Now back in Albania, Thrasher's work with the orphan- Most were forced from their homes at gunpoint by Serbian age, local churches and schools continues. She just finished armies. Many were without fathers or husbands, who had adding windows to a schoolhouse in a mountain village,

disappeared or been shot as they tried to escape. One woman and is working on building a bathroom for the students.

told the story of her journey out of Kosovo. Nineteen young The memory of the refugees is still fresh. "Almost a

women had been forced from the truck they traveled on; year has passed since their arrival in our town, and it still

the advancing army raped them. brings tears to my eyes when I remember the three months we spent taking care of them," she writes. It's a memory Fimcliri^ tfie strem^tfi that will stay firmly imprinted in her mind as she continues

Serving the refugees took an emotional toll on Thrasher. to serve the people of Albania. "Finding the strength to get out of bed each day was the

biggest question in my mind as I fell asleep each night," she recalls. "I was really a miracle from God. Night after

night I wondered how I would get up the next day and lis-

ten to all of the horrible stories of war the Kosovars had to

tell. I wondered how I could stand another day of holding back my tears and not being able to get food past the lump

in my throat. I couldn't even keep a journal because it was

too hard to come home at night and replay all of the events

of that day over in my mind. It really was God's strength

and a desire to do whatever I could to help that got me out of bed each day." Cliff khnser '99

Unlike Thrasher, Cliff Johnson didn't have to learn selves to other men in their desperation for drugs. a new language or even leave the Midwest to find his Reaching these men is an unusual vision that grew out mission field. Nonetheless, his work with Emmaus Min- of Green's involvement in inner-city ministry and the istries in Chicago takes him into what feels like a dif- pressing need for outreach to this often overlooked com- ferent world. He, like Thrasher, works with refugees. munity of men.

But rather than seeking asylum from political persecu- Johnson is passionate about the needs he sees each tion and civil unrest, Johnson's refugees are escaping night on the streets. "This is a ministry to prodigal sons from life on the streets. who are so lost in this world that they would sell them- Emmaus Ministries, begun in 1990 by John Green, selves to have one more night of getting high, kill them- is an outreach to male prostitutes in Chicago's Uptown selves for their addictions, offer their bodies for a mo- neighborhood with the mission of making Jesus known ment or two of what they wish were love," he says. "By on the streets. Emmaus statistics estimate over 75 per- extending grace to these men, we begin to catch a cent of male hustlers are heterosexual but sell them- glimpse of how precious grace really is." Glimpses cf arace It's difficult work in what can be an That glimpse of grace is something unlovely place, but Johnson wouldn't give "Stepping out there Johnson himself caught three years ago, up his place in the line of fire for anything. when he spent a semester interning at Ol- onto the streets is "We don't do this every day because it ive Branch Mission in Chicago. There he giving those guys a works so well," he says. "It's a long-term met Will, a recovering drug addict. journey and most of these men fall on their glimpse of the fact "My first impression of Will was that faces five times before they finally make he had it all together. He seemed well on that even at their it. We're not here because of success sto- the road to recovery," Johnson says. ries; we're here because we don't have an most desperate mo- The semester provided plenty of time excuse not to be." for good conversations, but there is one ment, God is there." discussion in particular that Johnson can- A semrie ei heailr)^ not forget. They were riding the train one Success stories can be few and far be- morning - Johnson on his way to work tween for the Emmaus clients. Johnson and Will on his way to a job interview - says it is impossible to have an easy an- when Will began pointing out locations he swer for every man's problems. What he had frequented and telling Johnson about can do, however, is reassure them that his past. God's grace is big enough to overcome Addicted to drugs and desperate for any past. "Stepping out there onto the cash. Will had resorted to selling his body streets is giving those guys a glimpse of in order to support his habit. His life turned the fact that even at their most desperate around when he was befriended by an moment, God is there. And it gives us a

Emmaus team member who connected glimpse of the fact that there is no place him with the Olive Branch Mission. so dark that God cannot reach us to heal," As Johnson learned more about Will, he says. he discovered Will had been raised to be- That healing is what Kevin, an lieve money, power and women were the Emmaus client with a tough exterior, con- signs of happiness and success. The only tinues to search for. "I'm not your home- one he knew who possessed all of those work assignment!" were some of the first characteristics was the local drug dealer. words Johnson heard from Kevin, who With a limited set of choices in front of dressed in drag and prostituted himself to him. Will headed down the wrong path. support his drug habit. At one point. Kevin had begun the slow process of recovery. An HIV-i- diagnosis set him back,

Tfie (k\/a\iabk clnckes however, and it was during this difficult time that Kevin Johnson often hears critics of Emmaus" work say men met Johnson. Kevin was skeptical of the young intern with like Will could have made different choices. "People do a clean past. make choices," he argues, "but they had a very different set After an especially bad episode, Kevin returned to the of choices to pick from." Emmaus ministry center and admitted to suicidal thoughts.

"Will dreamed of the options we assume everyone is As Johnson drove him to the hospital, Kevin began to ques- given," Johnson says. "His life is really so starkly different tion Johnson. from mine, and it's only grace that gave me that life instead "Why are you here?" he asked. "You could make a lot of his." more money somewhere else. Why do you sacrifice so much

This picture of grace is what drives Johnson. A play- to be here?" wright who was involved in theater and the Rice Pilaf Play- For Johnson, the answer was easy. "I don't sacrifice ers comedy team while at Taylor, Johnson could have pur- anything in comparison to what Christ gave." sued any number of more lucrative career options; his pas- That message is what keeps Johnson in the line of fire, sion for this ministry, however, drew him to serve at Emmaus inviting prodigal sons to come home. "Somebody has to be House, a new residential program for men transitioning from here to be that love of Christ on the streets," he says. the streets to independence. -Amber L. Anderson

The mural pictured below can be found near Emmaus Ministries. Designed by Chicago artist Greg King, the mural tells a modern version of Christ's parable of the prodigal son. For more information on Emmaus Ministries, see www.streets.org.

<^»t,« EXPAI\DI]\G OPPORTtJl\IITIES

rooftop near Capital Hill, a Tibetan mon- astery at the Chinese border, and an overnight

ferry crossing the Baltic Sea have all become Tay- lor classrooms as increasing numbers of students opt to study off-campus for at least one semes- ter of their time at Taylor.

Like students at other member schools of the Coun- accounts for the jump in number of students taking

cil tor Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), semester-away options, fn 1994-95, 42 students chose

Taylor students have the opportunity to leave their to study off-campus for a semester. This academic

home campuses for a semester to live and study m year, 103 students felt for lands beyond Indiana. locations around the world. Students can study fdm \\ hile JLIC's welcoming attitude toward Taylor from industry pros m Los Angeles, learn medieval students did contribute to the rise in students spending history at the Oxtord Honours Programme, or focus a semester off-campus, Kimberly Spragg, coordinator

on posl-Comnuiiusm relorms \\ nife studying m Vlos- tor oil -campus international studies programs, also

covv and St. Petersburg. In total, 12 off-campus oppor- thinks cultural awareness is a contributing tactor.

tunities exist through the CCCU, and Taylor students "In today's society, it's becoming increasingly im- also have access to other programs in places like Spain, portant to have an understanding ol other cultures," Hong Kong or inner city Chicago. says Spragg. Spending a semester overseas, or even m Dr. Chris Bennett, chair ol the business, account- a larger city, helps students expand their

ing and economics department, is Taylor's liai- worldviews and develop new understandings

son with the China Studies Program. He of their own culture and self. In one week says long-term exposure to another cu abroad, they can learn more about cul-

ture IS a vital experience for students. tures and societies than they could m a

If I lake students to China for three \\ hole course-load ol classes on cam- and a half weeks, they can put up

with it," he sa\'s. 'When you go for Taking students away trom a semester, you can't avoid eating lome and into a new environ- the lood or learning a bit ol the ment can be challenging, language. And that's what we Spragg says. But the results

want." are well worth it.

The most popular off-cam- "lAll students, regardless

pus option IS a cooperative pro- ol their experience, say they

gram between Taylor and the grew tremendously," Spragg says.

Jerusalem University College "Most say, I didn't know what I

(JUC) m Israel. Taylor sends was getting into, but I'm so glad I 20 to 30 students each semes- went. ter to JUC, a fact that partially

6 TAYLOR Spring 2000 '

R-^-^^etsy Marcoltc's passporl LifKwiania ihinkmj; ol ibem as people Irom was empty when she left T,n - anolher coiinlr\ and sl.irled see-

lor lo sliidv abroad for a sc- ing ihem as (riends," she sa\s.

mc'jlcr. By the time slie arrived at her "We're not so dillerenl after all. dcsliiialion, Lithuania Christian College, Two of her three roommates were be- she had two slamps: Germany and lievers. Though only 30 percent of the LilluiaiiM. B\ the end of the semester, students at ihe college are Christians, Marcolte had visited nine countries and AA^arcotte was able to develop friendsfiips

amassed a growing collection ol passporl slamps. with oilier behexers as well. "Some of their parents

Bill stamps in her passporl were jiist one thing she laid e\er\thing on the line lo raise their children as

rcceixed from spending a semester studying off -cam- Christians during pus. She also receixed a global uorld\ie\\ ihat has Communism," she

enhanced her desire lo work as a medical missionary. says. 'To be able lo For Marcolte, now a know people in

liinior, the decision lo sUru Lilhu.inia who ha\e

01 1 -campus was made at such a passion lor

the last minute. Suffer- their countrymen ing a bit of burn-out lo know Jesus ga\e rom her chemislrv/ mc a greater heart

pre-med schedule and lor missions.

desperateK needing a Her experiences in Lilhuania also made her re-

change ol pace, think ihe \ allies of Western ciiluire. "Ik^iiig ihere helped

Marcolte (irsl con- us realize where we need lo be placing our xaliie." she

sidered says. "It's eas\ lo gel caughl up m the American dream. the op- But new clothes don't seem like such a big deal when

tion ol youre holding an orphan child who has no hope or going talking with people who canl gel heal lor iheir aparl-

lo Lithuania just five menl." da\s before the application deadline. She 4 \\ lib so mam lessons o\erw helming her during

doesn't regret her lasl-minute decision at her lime m Lilhuania, MarcoUe finds il hard lo put

all. wli.il she learned inlo words, fbe \aliie, however, is

The off-campus study program at evidenl. "Il w,is one ol the biggest Limes ol spiritual

Lilhuania Christian College offers students growth 111 m\ hie," she says. "And for ib.il reason

the opportunity to live and study with afone. it was wcvrlh il." students from the surrounding countries.

Classes are taught in English, and chapel

services are held in the evenings. Marcolte also had the opportunity lo worU in a Lithuanian orphan- age. She most appreciated the Left: Marcotle at a Litbiianian orphanage. interaction with other stu- Top: Taylor juniors Anna Truelsen. Marcolte, Amanda dents. Tea parties and late Broun. Kelli Bowers and Sarah Schoolcraft on the Baltic Sea nighl talks with roommates Bottom: A night at the opera was the perfect outingfor

helped her step beyond the Lithuanian student Marina and Taylorjuniors Julie Nor

cultural barriers. "I stopped AnuimLi Brown. Marcotte and Kelli Bowers.

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 7 s a junior m lii>^li ic Radio, where she worl^ed with Barbara Bra- school. ]ana Hoisington had no dle\. an accomplished correspondent and a fel-

\\a\ of knowing her ueckK tiir- ow Christian. rent e\ents tests were prepar- oisinglons work ranged from making phone

ing her for one of the greatest calls to attending justice department briefings,

experiences o( her hie. where she sat with Bradle\ just a few feet from "\\\ go\ernnicnl teacher Attorne\ General Janet Reno. gave gruefing tests, she sa\s. These experiences and

"The onl\ w a\ I could keep up Bradle\ "s commitment to

was to listen to puhlic radio. I Christ left a mark on her

stiimhled uito il and then got young intern. I was im-

hooked." pressed b\ the strength of

\\ ilh a grow ing know ledge her faith m an en\iron-

ol current exenls, I foismglon ment that doesn't take

headed for Ta\lor. where she pursued a kindly to Christianity,"

histor\ degree and niamlamed her pub- fdoisinglon says. 1 en-

lic radio liabil. She qiiickK adjusted to jo\ ed just ser\"ing her and

college life, but soon found herself ask- knowing 1 was making ing deeper questions aboul the integra- her work easier."

tion of her academic interests and faith. Hoisington also was That's when a friend pointed her to the pleased with her class-

American Studies Program ( \SP), .wi room experience. Students oll-c.impus sludv opportunity in Wash- at ASP take courses in ington, D.C.. hosted bv the Council for current events, economics, Christian Colleges and Unuersities. polic\ and political sci- ASP connects students w ith intern- ence, and attend lectures ships where the\ work 10 hours a week, h\ national and interna- ffoismgtons Ta\lor connections and her tional leaders m these old habit ol listening to public radio fields. "The prolessors

helped her land a position at were ama/ing," she savs. "Thev are great Christians National Pub who were concerned about us and helping us work through these issues."

The ASP experience changed 1 loismgton's luture plans. "Aly world just expanded,' she says. \\ hile shell complete her history degree this Alav, her inter-

ests are now e\ol\ iiig toward current events and po-

itical science. She plans a quick return to the capital

citv, where she wants to pursue her academic interests

and "be used b\ God to bring a little more light to Washington." "I'm con\ meed there's a jana-size niche in D.C.," she says.

Above: Bradley, an accomplished NPR correspondent, provided

Hoisington (right) with a glimpse inside professionaljoi/malism.

Left: Casual conversations with Bradle}' (left) were a treatfor

Hoisington and herfriends.

8 TAYLOR Spring 2000 "

ou re too I, ill. I,ui>;licd Da\ib E\,ins" lai clii mslrialor

6'5" Ta\lor junior, practiced tai clii while spending a semester with the China Studies Program, sponsored

In the C oLiiKil of Christian Colleges and I nnersities.

I hough tai chi is considered a martial art. its lo-

cus IS more on grace ,\n(i precision than on hrule force. Us slow and agile moxements belie the strength and

power that support the action. Tai chi. like the countrx

111 which l;\ans pr.icticcd it. is a sliid\ ol contradic-

tions.

"China IS compleleK dillerent than the West," " E\ans s.ns. \nd \et. in a lot ol places its compleleK

the s.ime. Chinas hi}^;er cities mo\c at the same pulse

as that ol Chicago or Mew

hut outside the cities the IV)rl->. contrast is startling, "^ou can Evans cxpcrti'iicei/ God nioineiits at a Chinese rillagefor children.

get on a tram and ride An hour

aw a\ Irom the cit\. and \ou China, E\ ans sa\s.

leel like \oure m the Widdle \\ h.it he learned m C hiii.i. liowe\er, w.is some-

"" \ges," he sa\s. "Eheres no thing less tangible. I he things I Ic.irned are more

electricit\, people li\e in huts internal - things \ou [loiuler o\er in

and farm rice; its a total di- silence," he sa\s.

A monk (it II Tibetan chotomv." "Ehere realK was no great epipham on this trip. nioudstiin E\ans had been to China It w.is reall\ more ]usl little 'Cjod moments; little

three times on summer missions trips, but a Ta\lor precious moments that I II never lorget." The moments

prolessor encouraged him to spend a semester there. repla\ through his mind: standing in Tianamen Scjuare,

Once 111 the country, he was surprised b\ the diller- the look on the lace ol an eigbt-\ear-old in a children's

ences he found as he mo\ed Irom one p

another. \s part ol the China Studies Program. Those unforgettable moments encouraged E\ans"

E\ans and his classmates got an o\er\iew o uture pkiiis. "I \e alwa\s bad a call to China, but

Chinese culture b\ li\ mg hrielU in sexeral ,ir it was iiexer a long-term thing," he sa\s. Instead, eas. \ltcr spending 10 weeks m \ian. t.ikiiu he pl.inned to enter the LimiK business in Elorida

courses at a foreign kmguage uni\ersil\. and make oiil\ short term trips to China. 1 lis

CCCU students mo\e around the coun- Vtiiiie 111 the countr\. lio\\e\er, has changed tr\ to Shanghai and Beijing, studying ^ Ins plans. "In a matter ol a month. God economic de\elopment and polIc\. The broke m\ heart. experience was e\e-opening lor E\ans. E\ans will graduate Irom Tnlor

"China 15 a nation th.it is mo\ ing 111 Januarv of 2001. and b\ Gods so last," he says. With 1.3 billion grace plans to pursue work with people, the nation has the largest popu- unreached people groups in the

lation 111 the «orld. And like the Peoples Republic ol China. "There "1 people, opportunities abound. "II \oure are so main needs, " he sa\s. know

mterested in politics, economics, his- 1 wouldnl be happ\ doing aii\ thing

tory art, amthiiip, \ou can learn it m else.

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 9 1 WORLD WIDE CAMPUS

%g^ f %i!^ m # l»:f#f

When Michael Blevins was reasonable, which is very impor-

appointed department police tant to a single-income family."

chaplain of the Pima Commu- The convenience of complet-

nity College Department of #Tr> iSpx Foundhis

Public Safety in Tucson, he Teclule also was appealing.

excited but filled with 'With a full-time job and

misgiVmgs. A Christian for 1 faH;iily responsibilities, I couk years with an AA~flegieein not driye two andjiJ«WiTours

administration of justice, sarest^hristian univer-

Blevins knew he had the gifts and sity.""

skills for the new position but Blevins has since enr&Iled in lacked the education. He decided Michael Blevins two other ministry-related cours?

to pursue Bible training that would and is working toward completing

help him in his new role. Blevins would have paid only five the 18-hour Christian Worker

Blevins told his youth pastor doOlars to enroll in a course there. Certificate. He also has been

about his need and was directed to Instead, he enrolled in the Old accepted into the World Wide

Taylor University's World Wide Testament survey course from Campus associate of arts program

Campus. "He was taking courses TaylV. For Blevins, cost was not in biblical studies, which he plans

through Taylor and told me it was the issi to complete online in 2003.

a good way to get biblical training "I waiKed a Christ-centered "Taylor fit my schedule and

through correspondence." says perspective that I could not get in met my expectations of a chal-

Blevins. a secular college, Tie says. "The lenging Christ-centered curricu-

An employee of Pima College, price from Taylor Univet^y was lum," he says.

10 TAYLOR Spring 2000 j

si^v^ kK •«»( V^!4!»*-i

regularly. Learning is collabora-

tive, meaning students and instruc- Lori Haines was tors interact with each other already famili throughout the class schedule. Past [aylor's correspon- students have agreed that asyn- dence department ciiifonous learning results in a when she registered depth of discission that adds value for her first course in to their educatiorix. 1995. A student of The WWC also offers a Justice Summit Christian and Ministry Certificate, similar to College working toward the Christian Worker Certificate, her BA degree in psychol Lori Haines which requires 18 hours of study. >gy. Lori had heard of the This program is aimed at equip- department on campus that offered Over 1 ,500 students are en- ping individuals who work with more than 75 accredited courses rolled in Taylor University's at-risk populations and/or inmates. thrf^igh the mail. W hen Lori's World Wide Campus, either in For more information about husband's job transferredtHet correspondence, online or audit the WWC visit the website at 'family to Germany in April 1999, coursesT~B«&ides the biblical wwcampus.tayloru.edu. she decided to complete the nine studies degree, the^^World Wide -Kay Reusser hours she lacked toward her Campus offers accredited ass^i-

degree via the mail. ate of arts degrees in liberal arts

Today, Lori has completed two and justice administration with

courses with a third course more concentrations in public policy

than halfway completed. The and ministry. Since these are

classes total nine credit hours, thus online degrees, the majority of

fulfilling her requirements. "'It has courses must be taken "

beenarewardtng-ejtperience , -^afrro+e~ct5ursescan be viewed

says Lori of her long-distance online at the World Wide Campus education. She believes the em- website.

ployees in the WWC office have Students may enroll in online

helped her achieve her goals. independent learning courses at "They are definitely one-on-one any time; however, the WWC does

and try to get to know you. They offer online courses which have

aren't just interested in the work established start and completion

you do but the person you are or dates. Students in online class-

who you are going to be." room courses must submiu^'ssons

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 11 panaing Tabor's Reach

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A sixth vice president joined Taylor leadership on

January I , as Dr. Terry Wise filled the newly-created position of vice president for adult and continuing studies. Wise is the former vice president for strate- gic planning and distributive education at Trinity Col- lege and Seminary in Newburgh, Ind. The decision to create a nev/ vice presidential po- sition was made in June after months of a fruitless search for a dean of the College of Adult and Lifeloj^ Learning (CALL). The rapidly-changing nature of adult education prompted the administration to believe a Dr. Terry Wise, Taylor's new vice president for adult and continuing senior administrator was needed to enable Taylor's studies, is helping to expand Taylor's ministry by reaching nontradi- continuing education programs to keep up with the tional students. market. "Taylor needs a senior level leader whose first thought in the morning will be nontraditional pro- grams and nontraditional students," says Bob Hodge, vice president for planning, strategic initiatives and include nontraditional students. "We're enlarging the technology. campus walls and helping fulfill the mission." Wise's duties include the development and super- Wise holds two earned doctorates in philosophy vision of all divisions of CALL, including the Commu- and ministry, one received from a nontraditional pro- nity School of the Arts, the World Wide Campus, and gram. He has experience as a professor and a pastor, other programs Taylor may develop. His initial em- and has authored six books. He is a specialist in con- phasis will be on developing the World Wide Cam- flict management and leads seminars and workshops. pus. Non-credit continuing education programs also "Terry brings experience and credentials, plus the will be a key concern for Wise in his early months at heart of a pastor and the prowess of an entrepre- Taylor. neur," Hodge says. "There is a sense of urgency about nontraditional Wise and his wife, Judy, purchased a home in the programs," says Wise, who believes distance educa- Fort Wayne area. Judy is pursuing a MFA in painting tion programs are coming of age. "The need is too from Indiana State University. They have two chil- great to sit on our laurels." Wise sees his work at dren. Taylor as a ministry of expanding Taylor's mission to -Amber L. Anderson

12 TAYLOR Spring 2000 A full nest

Shirley & Chuck Moore play parents to countless Taylor students.

When Chuck and Shirley Moore The ability to go with the flow office that holds dozens upon dozens arrived at Taylor University 13 years has served the Moores well. Once of model airplanes, cars, ships and ago as Wycliffe Missionaries in two of their "alumnae" wanted to trains, along with numerous remind- Residence, they received advice from have their bridal showers on the same ers of Chuck's 19 years at General

a friend. "If you want to stay young, date at the same place - at the Motors and Beech Aircraft. associate with young people," the Moore's house. The solution: one After 17 years with Wycliffe, the friend began. "If you want to grow shower was held in the living room, Moores transferred their service to old, try keeping up with them." the other in the family room. "I just OMS International, which allowed But the Moores have kept up went back and forth between the them to remain on the Upland with the "young people." In fact, two," Shirley laughs. campus. Currently, they serve as they've been "parents" to several A more severe test of that ability sponsors for SCRAM (Students hundred Taylor students, mostly MKs came last January when the Moores Concerned Radically About Mis- (missionary kids), housing over 70 of served as co-leaders of a Taylor sions) and Mu Kappa (Taylor's them. "We're more like grandma and World Outreach (TWO) trip to support organization for missionary grandpa," Chuck says. Dozens more Australia. On their second day in kids). They have recently opened

have dropped by to study, bake cakes, Sydney, a fall from a loading dock their home to Natasha Sizikova, a or just talk. The Sunday night vesper left Shirley hospitalized for the Russian student studying at Taylor. services in the Moore's home once remainder of the three-week trip with Married for 43 years, with five saw 125 .students crammed into the a broken hip. Her response was grown children of their own. Chuck

large family room at the back of the characteristic. If she couldn't join the and Shirley have a unique view of

house. team for the day's work, she could at their work at Taylor. "I guess we'll "It's been fun for us," says least pray for them from her hospital never have an empty nest," Shirley Shirley, who adds one of the most bed. "There were so many miracles," smiles. -Jim Garringer

satisfying aspects of their work is she reflects. "It's just amazing." when a former border returns with a Visitors to the Moore's home can spouse and children. see Chuck's "museum" - a large

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 13 1

Leadership Update

Board sets tuition, changes fiscal year

January meeting of the sity in several ways. "The new Marta Gabre-Tsadick. Dr. TheBoard of Trustees resulted plan more nearly reflects the Wellington Chiu "74 was approved in the estabhshment of next academic year calendar," Smith as a new board member. year's tuition and fees, changes to says. The change also helps in Dr. Daryl Yost, provost and the bylaws, and several faculty and scheduling audits with external executive vice president for the board member announcements. consultants, because the new fiscal Fort Wayne campus, reported on Tuition and fees for the Upland year ends off-cycle from many the status of the construction

campus next year will total other businesses. Additionally, it projects. In Upland, the Hodson

$20,560, which represents a 4. 1 will allow Taylor employees to Dining Commons is nearing percent increase over the current close out the year earlier, leaving completion. In Fort Wayne, year. In Fort Wayne, the total will more of the summer to complete weather and other delays have be $17,732, a 4.8 percent increase. final reports. altered the schedule for construc- A bylaw change was made to The Board approved faculty tion of the recently named Eicher

alter the fiscal year from July 1 emeriti status of Dr. Joe Burnworth Student Commons (see below).

through June 31 to June 1 through and Dr. Dale Jackson, and ap- Yost anticipates an October May 31. The change will be proved board emeritus status for completion date.

effective in June of 2001 . The change, proposed by Al Smith, vice president for business and Fort Wayne student commons to be finance, and Ron Sutherland, controller, will benefit the Univer- namedfor missionaryfamily

The Board of Trustees recently Committee anticipates announced their intent to name the new student commons on the conclusion of TUFW campus The Eicher Student Commons in honor of the family. presidential search The Henry Eicher family, 12

After over a year of careful children in all, were raised by study and searching, the Board godly parents who moved to of Trustees' Search and Screen Michigan from Europe. The history

Committee is nearing the final of the family is an inspiring story stages of the presidential of sacrifice, suffering and service "Uncle Pete" Bicher helped eoinitlesi married search process. Ken Flanigan, for Christ in the U.S. and abroad students feed their families. chair of the committee and on the mission field.

vice chair of the Board, The most noted in regard to at a reduced price for married requests continued prayer in Taylor University was the seventh students and those struggling the final weeks of the search child. Rev. Peter L. Eicher "05. He financially.

and as the transition process is credited with saving Fort Wayne Taylor has benefited from begins. Bible College (which later became generations of Eicher children "We have been praying Taylor Fort Wayne) from bank- including Christian Eicher, Peter that God would superintend ruptcy during the Depression with and Mary Eicher '05, Barbara the whole process and we see his smart money management and Eicher Cox "05, Cyril Eicher '32, that he has done that," he says. self-sacritlcing ways. and Mildred Eicher Gerig '28. "I see the hand of God work- Eicher, who retired after 27 Overall, the Eicher family has ing in the whole process, years of service as the business accumulated nearly 450 years in bringing us closer to our new manager, did not stop giving of his foreign missions. Thirty-two president." time and resources. He opened a family members attended FWBC Flanigan is hopeful the small store on campus providing and 18 graduated. Seven served the

new president will be identi- day-old, baked goods, fruits, veg- school in various capacities. -Julie fied by mid-April. etables and damaged canned goods Hiiber '00

14 TA'^TOR Spring 2000 F AC ULTY Update News of the faculty

Dr. Alexandria Armstrong, pedia was published by the Baker published by Random House. associate professor of education, Book House in Grand Rapids, Dr. William Ringenberg, completed the research paper, Mich. history professor, recently pub- "Improving Student Teachers" Phil Loy, professor of political lished "E. Stanley Jones," "W. Reflection and Personal Practical science, completed the essay "The Cameron Townsend," and "Samuel Knowledge" for a presentation she Frontier and the West" for inclusion Zwemer" in American National made at the National Association of in The Columbia Companion to Biography, published by New Teacher Educators in February 2000. American History in Film. Loy also York's Oxford University Press. Dr. Beulah Baker, English completed a book-length manuscript Dr. Rachel Smith, associate professor, is teaching at Daystar entitled "Hoofprints in the Dust." professor of art, presented "The University in Kenya, Africa, Dr. John Moore, associate Moral of Vittorio De Sica's during the Spring 2000 semester. professor of biology, wrote a book Miracle in Milan" at the 14"^ Bill Bauer, assistant professor of review on Poor Richard's Web Site International Conference on athletics, will speak at the Indiana authored by Peter Kent. The Literature, Visual Arts and Cinema. Football Coaches Association State review was published in the Nov./ Dr. Stephen Snyder, psychol- Convention in March 2000. Dec. 1999 issue of the American ogy professor, published the book Dr. Stan Burden, chemistry Biology Teacher. "Celebrating the Differences: professor, and Christopher J. Pam Parry, assistant professor Adapting Biblically to Marital Petzold '97 published "'Antacids of communication arts, recently Differences" with the Taylor Revisited with Modem Chemical published "The Bottom Line: How University Press in February 2000. Instruments: GCMS, AAS, and to Build a Business Case for ISO Dr. Jim Spiegel, associate

CCT" in J. Chem. Ed. 1999. 14001" by St. Lucie Press. Parry professor of BSCEP completed his

Petzold is now pursuing a Ph.D. at also had a 1995 article excerpted in first book, "Hypocrisy: Moral Purdue University. Tom Brokaw's new book, "The Fraud and Other Vices," published Dr. Dary! Charles, associate Greatest Generation Speaks," by Baker Books. professor of BSCEP, published a review of J.S. Cutsinger's "Re- Squiers named president of claiming the Great Tradition: Evangelicals, Catholics & Ortho- dox in Dialogue" in the Win- Indiana Academy of Science terI999/2000 issue of Pro Ecclesia. He also reviewed "Fact, Value and Dr. Ed Squiers, professor and God" by Arthur F. Holmes in the chair of the earth and environmental Winter 1999/2000 issue of Ashland science department, recently was Theological Journal. elected to serve in the president's Dr. Michael Harbin, associate office of the Indiana Academy of professor of BSCEP, presented a Science. The non-profit professional paper entitled '"Prophecy as organization promotes research and Contingent Future" at the National encourages communication among Conference of the Evangelical scientists and Indiana citizens. research with stitde^its Theological Society. Each year Taylor students Squiers'field bus gained the respeet ofhis eolleagues. Don Knudsen, assistant BAE involved in the Summer Research professor, is pursuing his Ph.D. at Training Program present profes- presentations and offer them Touro University International. sional papers at the IAS annual graduate assistantships on the spot." Dr. Joe Lund, professor of meeting. After a Taylor student "I feel honored to be elected to psychology, wrote three entries in presentation, often the statement is the position by my peers in the the Baker Encyclopedia of Psy- heard, "We didn't realize that Taylor scientific community," says Squiers. chology and Counseling, 2"'' had graduate students." Squiers "Science literacy will be the key to edition: "General Adaptation relates, "This year I watched faculty making educated judgements regard- Syndrome," "Hopelessness," and from both Purdue and Ball State ing the new world of challenges that "Person Perception." The encyclo- approach Taylor students after their we face." -Arna Smith '87

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 15 Upland Campus

Russian economist, Australian professor visits Upland born again Christian to study life of Bishop Taylor visits campus

Dr. Alexander Zaichenko. Low temperatures and icy roads

former member of Mikhail provided little welcome for Dr. Gorbachev's Council of Ministers, Darrell Paproth, professor of church recently visited Taylor to share the history at the Bible College of story of his conversion and work. Victoria in Lilydale, Australia. When Zaichenko joined the Temperatures at his home near staff of the Council of Ministers, he Melbourne were around 80 degrees

was the first non-Communist ever when he left. Paproth, who is to take such a post. As a young researching the life of Bishop believer playing an active role in a William Taylor, traveled from government that was antagonistic to Australia to Chicago to Upland, Christianity, Zaichenko was not before visiting other libraries outspoken about his beliefs until a including Yale's missions library.

forward telexision reporter asked if One of the few experts in the he was a Christian. Unwilling to history of evangelicalism in deny his faith, Zaichenko acknowl- Victoria, Paproth cuiTcntly is Paproth braved the winter weather to edged his beliefs. Gorbachev's working on several books pertain- research at Taylor. Yale and elseivhere.

refomis later made it less dangerous ing to Australia's religious history. for people like Zaichenko to be Bishop Taylor, Paproth says, was a cant impact among Methodists in known as believers. part of the jigsaw that contributed the country. Each visit required a He now serves as the president to the vibrant Christian life in sea voyage of several months, says of the Association of Christians in Melbourne." Paproth. Russia, a network of clubs promot- Taylor visited Australia twice ing moral principles in business. during the 1860s and had a signifi-

Campus mourns bss ofstudent Voicemail soon to be available for Upland A single-car accident near ongomg process Voicemail will be available Lansing, Mich., claimed the life of of grieving. She for both campuses this summer, one Taylor student and hospitalized believes the says Alan Ours, technology another on Sunday, Jan. 30th. services brought services manager. Currently, Ashley Hayford. 19. died in the closure to the voicemail is only available on accident. Heidi Lesner, 18, was tragedy. the Fort Wayne campus. taken to Sparrow Hospital in The Echo Voicemail comes at an up- Lansing after suffering cuts and published a front cost of $360,000 or more, bruises. She was released the portion of a Ashley Hayford says Ours. Installation will following day. personal tract require replacing the existing Hayford was a freshman Hayford wrote. Her words are a Fort Wayne system, program- Christian education major. She was testimony to a life well-lived: "The ming all campus phones and the daughter of Fonest and Sue only thing that won't ever let you adding a new server. Hayford, Milford. Mich. down is Jesus. He often doesn't Students will not be Two memorial services were give us the desires of our heart, but charged for the service. Other held on campus in the week follow- don't woiTy: what he desires for us details are still being devel- ing the accident. Laura Sergi, a PA is far better than what we could oped and a taskforce will be in Swallow Robbin where Hayford ever ask or imagine. ... Remember: formed to create a voicemail lived, says the initial shock has you are loved by God. As his child, policy for use. passed, but students are in an live a life that is worthy of Christ."

16 TAYLOR Spring 2000 DE C S ANCHORED IN THE PAST... FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE Taqlc^morrow

When we embarked on the Taylor Tomonow Capital Campaign in 1996, we began what we thought would be a

slow climb up a steep mountain. After all, this was the largest campaign in Taylor's 150-year history and the $75 million goal seemed quite ambitious.

Now. four years into the campaign, we stand in amaze- ment at God's ample provision and the generosity of our alumni and friends. At the January meeting of our Board of

Trustees, I had the privilege of announcing our current total,

$58. 1 million. To God be the glory!

We still have a long I'oad in front of us, but we have no doubt that our Father will continue to provide through His GeneLBnpp'GB people. May Taylor always be a place that brings honor to the Vice president for development Father as we train men and women for service in His kingdom.

The success of the campaign, however, has left us with some difficult decisions, hitlation, the rising cost of materials, program Campaign snccess changes and donor wishes have led the Botud to prioritize the hrings project original campaign plans. This issue of the Campaign Update presents the project changes and our remainmg needs. changes Your prayers are desperately needed as we enter this stage of the Taylor Tomonow Capital Campaign. May our Father direct each of us as He provides the resources to accomplish His will for Taylor University.

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CASH RECEIPTED: PLEDGEe ODTSTANOiNG: DEFERRED GIFTS: GMND TOTAL las oi 01/31/001 $33,106,000 $i3,3i4,000 $11,713,000 $58,133,000

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( the chart on the right. Gym renovations, If these priorities are met, along with the Annual completed fall 1998 Fund and the Taylor Fund, the campaign will surpass L; OI the $75 million goal. Naming of priorities does not

ar mean other projects will not be completed, says Gene A Rupp, vice president for development. Other projects, ac such as scholarships and the expansion of the Randall ta Environmental Studies Center, will be completed as L; funds become available. bi TUFW Richer Student fc Commons, pending Oct. 2000 completion C th H

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16 TAYl,OR Spring 2000 D E M I C S

THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Profile

Campaion priorities and their carrent stains

Initial Current Revised Project Goal Funding Goal Change

Kesler Center (TUU) 12.3 2.5 16.4 4.1

Eicher Student Commons/ 13.9 9.5 15.6 1.7 1 Library (TUFW)

Metcalf Visual Arts 3.3 2.1 7.9 4.6 Center (TUU)

Kesler Student Activities Center needed student commons and library

The $4. 1 million change in anticipated cost for addition. The increase results from higher

the Kesler Center is due to inflation ($2 than expected costs for site development million) and facility and program changes. as dictated by local codes, changes in costs

An additional $2.1 million is needed to due to reconfiguration, and inflation. provide for a larger endowment to cover increased operating costs and an expansion Metcalf Visual Arts Center of the field house to incorporate a six lane Since 1994 there has been a change in emphasis

competition track. in the curriculum and a significant in-

crease in enrollment in the arts. These Eicher Student Commons/Library Addition changes led to a modification in scope for

The original campaign plan called for the con- this project. Additions include a galler>' to

struction of a chapel on the Fort Wayne accommodate art collections and a large campus; access to a local church has classroom to satisfy general education resolved this need, and campaign funds are needs. Inflation also accounts for a portion now being used to complete the much- of the increase.

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Spring 2000 TAYLOR 17 ! "

Upland

ANCHORED IN THE PAST... FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE

A living pictnre d BoiTs iieritaoe

"For you have heard iny vows. O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name." Psalm 61 :5

These words of the psalmist cause me to catch my breath

each time 1 read them. What is the heritage God has given us?

The heritage of those who fear His name. It is a legacy of unbridled hope, unfettered faith, unconditional commitment, and we as believers share in this heritage v^ith one another. What a cause for celebration

I am convinced that at its best. Taylor University is a living PanlD-RDbhins picture of this heritage. We are a community of believers, Ctiair of the Board of Trustees stretching back now through three centuries, with the hope of a

future as well. What a glorious heritage we share. I am proud to

call Bishop William Taylor, Samuel Moms, S. A. Witmer.

Tliaddeaus Reade and so many others my co-heirs in Cliiist. I also eagerly anticipate watching the cuixent generation of students live

out this heritage as they mature during their years at Taylor. We have so much for which to be thankful, so many

blessings for which to lift our hands in prai.se. Our God is good. He has given us a glorious inheritance and a hope that will not fade. Praise Him for his infinite blessing, both to you and to

your fellow heirs, at Taylor and beyond.

Prau for the Taylor Tomorraw Campaign

"For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given

me the heritage of those who fear your name." Psalm 61 i.'i

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16 TAYl.OR Spring 2000 Academics

Parker rings in new year Administrators with music educators award consider change

Richard Parker, in senior seminar Dr.TUU music profes- sor, has been Changes may be in the selected by the Indiana plans for IAS 493, known as Music Educators Association senior seminar. An evaluative Board to receive the Out- committee has proposed standing University Music discontinuing the seminar in

Educator Award for 2000 at favor of departmental initia- the Indiana Music Educators tives to occur during the Association convention. January-term and a new course The IMEA is an organi- to be offered during both Parker has itartetl the Bell Choir and other initiativei zation of current and future semesters. The move to a new during his tenure at Taylor. music teachers. Three of his format, which is still under former music education majors. 26 years at Taylor. He started the discussion, may occur as early Sue Ekstrom Lough "79, Penny Jazz Ensemble and the Bell Choir as January of 2001.

Parkin Dimmick "78, and Janel and is still developing new courses. Win Corduan, chair of the Cloyd Baker "93, serve in leader- Currently he is working with at- Taylor Ad hoc Revision of ship positions on the IMEA board. risk students at the elementary and General Education Taskforce "[Parker] is committed to the secondary levels through work (TARGET), presented the mission of the music department with African drumming. taskforce's tentative results at and the field of music education,"" "I am honored to be working the December meeting of the

says Dr. Albert Hamson, professor in a department with colleagues faculty. TARGET currently is and chair of the music department. who respect and support me and soliciting feedback on the Parker has been a music the field of music education,'" says proposal, which may then be innovator in many ways during his Parker. -Avna M. Smith '87 reformatted and presented with other items to the Curriculum First Spiegel book tackles hypocrisy Management Committee and then the faculty as a whole, Dr. James his readers will gain real insight says Corduan. Spiegel, associ- into the phenomena of hypocrisy, The tentative proposal ate professor of self-deception and moral weak- TARGET has put forth frees biblical studies. ness. But his objective goes individual academic departments Christian beyond that. "I hope readers will to use the January term as they

education and understand human nature better see fit. Seniors would be re- philosophy, and morally improve as a result," quired to take a one-credit published his Spiegel says. "For the skeptical course, meeting once each week, Spiegel's book takes a first book late reader, my hope is that he or she in place of the current senior rare look at hypoerisy. last fall. "Hy- would walk away with one less seminar. Corduan anticipates

pocrisy: Moral significant barrier to the faith."" departments will rotate responsi-

Fraud and Other Vices,"" is, to "Hypocrisy" is only the bilities for the course. Seniors

Spiegel's knowledge, the first book beginning of Spiegel's writing will revisit worldviews and

dedicated to the exploration of career. He is mid-way through ethics, discuss living as informed hypocrisy. writing a book on moral virtues, Christian stewards and citizens, Spiegel's initial purpose in which discusses practical theologi- and participate in faculty-led writing was to respond to religious cal issues in greater detail. He also discussion groups. A current

skeptics who reject Christianity is currently working on a book issue also will be addressed in based on the hypocrisy they see in dealing with aesthetics. -Jocelyn depth during each course. the church. Ideally, Spiegel hopes Falck '99

Spring 2000 TA'VLOR 17 Fort Wayne Campus

Class experiences aging process Recruiting methods "net" new students

an impairment, Powell increases "Bump, set, spike," were their sensitivity toward the elderly. the words of the day as more Powell has used the aging than 150 area high school sensitivity program in many areas, students filled the Gerig Activi-

including a chaplaincy program ties Center for the Holiday where she described the effects of Volleyball Tournament. The aging in prison. Some participants tournament brought students were put in wheel chairs, some from 17 churches to campus. were given goggles, and others The volleyball tournament wore gloves to portray different is just one innovative means of impairments. Participants were indirectly recruiting students

\ ^tiidc nti It the physical aging in an Powell fi effects of then asked to go to lunch, which from the tri-county area to the exerclsffl designed to increase their sensitivity' toward the required crossing busy Rudisill Fort Wayne campus. The elderly. Boulevard in Fort Wayne. Between admissions staff has a full the laughter and frustrations, calendar of activities designed exaggerated role play gave An including the inability to get to the to make each high school JoAnne Powell's social work cafeteria because of the stairs, the student feel welcome and students the opportunity to experi- point was well made. comfortable on campus. ence daily activities as the elderly "There is a lot of processing Activities include a football do. Powell simulated the physical involved," says Powell. "It helps party, a speech tournament, a hardships the acquired through many to gain some understanding basketball tournament and the aging process in an effort to help about nornial aging." -Arna M. traditional Youth Conference. students understand the experiences Smith '87 of some of the older population. To encumber the able-bodied Sharathon surpasses goal students, Powell used gloves to simulate arthritis, goggles to WBCL went above and impair vision and cotton-plugged beyond their Sharathon ears to simulate hearing loss. 2000 goal. The 6,251 Powell worked to dispel the myths donors pledged $1,1 11,685, of aging and allow students to surpassing the goal of $1,060,000. experience the frustrations of The radio network's 2000

functioning with impaired ability. operating budget is based on the After the exercise Powell Sharathon pledges received. helped the class process their During Sharathon, over 250

feelings by asking questions like volunteers answered phones, Ken Church. WBCL overnight announcer, was

"What would" ve helped?" and recorded pledges and stuffed one ofmany who put in long hours to make

"How can we appropriately convey mailings. Sharathon a success. dignity and worth?" "Our listeners have over- These exercises are an attempt whelmed us with their support as extreme generosity!" to increase sensitivity among they demonstrate God's faithfulness Over 20 years ago WBCL students who may work with the once again through their giving to began as a single station with two elderly. "Many times the older this radio ministry," says Char employees and a budget of population is oppressed because of Binkley, executive director of $100,000. Today, WBCL is a radio our negative stereotypes," says WBCL. "With six hours left in network consisting of three stations, Powell. "We view aging as some- Sharathon and nearly $300,000 yet a translator, and an Internet website

thing to be afraid of instead of to go to meet our goal, it looked reaching a worldwide audience. In

trying to understand it." By totally impossible; but not with addition, the network's Likewise allowing students to feel the God. He touched the hearts of our outreach ministry touches the lives physical and emotional effects of listeners and they responded with of thousands in many communities.

18 TAYLOR Spring 2000 Development

Alumni Directory now available Challenge match

Having a hard time locating doubles giving your old college friends? The recently updated Alumni Directory opportunities can help. Published every three

years, the directory is an excellent Alumni and friends have the source of contact infonnation for opportunity to double their dona- Taylor alumni. tion to Taylor without costing them This year's directory contains a penny more from their pocket- updated information in four major book, thanks to a challenge match sections: biographical, e-mail, from generous donors. geographical and class year. Use For the second year in a row, a this book to find alumni living in committed Taylor family has your area, connect with friends on- donated $100,000 to be used as a line, or discover where alumni are challenge match. Any new or serving around the world. increased gifts to the Taylor Fund The 2000 Alumni Directory is (Upland) or the Annual Fund (Fort

published by the office of alumni "The alumni directory is an Wayne) between January 1 and relations and is available for a $30 invaluable tool for staying con- June 30, 2000, will be automati-

donation. For information on nected with Taylor friends. I don't cally matched, effectively doubling

purchasing a directory, call Joyce know how I'd get along without the original donation.

Helyer at (800) 882-3456, exten- it!" says Marty Songer. director of Joyce Helyer, associate vice sion 4956. alumni relations. president for development, says last year's challenge match moti- vated the giving of additional Alumni e-mail soon on site monies which helped meet student needs. "The Taylor Fund continues available as early as May, will list to help provide the assistance only the names, graduation years students need," she says. and e-mail addresses of those She's thankful for the chal- alumni who have given their lenge match donors and their permission to be listed on the site. generosity. "I'm so impressed with "While we currently have an how they view their resources as online directory, this improved being from the Lord and how they database will make the directory give so freely," she says. "They are more 'user friendly" and include a a model for the kind of generous A new feature on Taylor's greater number of addresses," says giving God wants his children to website, www.tayloru.edu, will Marty Songer, director of alumni be involved in." soon allow site visitors to search relations. "E-mail has become a The annual alumni Phonathon for alumni e-mail addresses. The communication tool, and we want begins in early April. Giving search database, which may be our website to provide the informa- options now include the use of tion needed for alumni to be able credit cards. The University is able to contact each other." June for to accept gifts via Visa, Discover Hold 2001 our All alumni will receive either 14-day trip and MasterCard. Many alumni and upcoming to an e-mail or a postcard giving them Israel and Jordan, friends have chosen to use this an opportunity to be added to the sponsored the option in addition to giving through by William online directory. Taylor Foundation hosted cash, check, direct withdrawal or and In addition to providing quick Smith. stock. To learn more about giving by Ken and Beth Look ways to contact alumni, Taylor's for more information in the opportunities with matching gift site also provides users with next magazine, call at companies, contact a member of the or Ken current information on the news development department at (765) 998-5239. and happenings on both Taylor (800) campuses. 882-3456, x4957.

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 19 Development

Joyfully Bridging the Gap

Experiencing abundant life through givingjojfiilly

When I meet new people, aged as she later toured campus comer of God's kingdom. The needs and they inevitably ask and heard the Taylor Sounds in of the students and the University

what I do for a living — concert. She chose to make an are met through gifts to the Taylor

I often state, "I help people experi investment in the lives of young Fund, scholarships and other

ence the joy of giving." There's people that brought her deep joy. special projects. Your gift, com-

always a little pause and then Although she didn't express it bined with the gifts of others, does

laughter. It's true. In my role as quite this way. what she meant make a difference in Taylor's one of Taylor's future.

associate vice presi- "Giving is a

dents for develop- privilege that fills the

ment, I have the heart with joy," is privilege of helping almost a cliche. But. people experience joy as Dr. Kesler has often in giving. In John said. "The problem

10:10, Jesus said, "I with cliches is that am come that they they are usually true."

might have life and So ... you want to

have it more abun- experience joy?

dantly." Giving is part Generous friends of of abundant living Taylor who have made

through Christ and it "joy" a giving trade-

is a real joy to see mark in their personal lives changed as lives are hoping to people make eternal motivate alumni and investments. friends by matching Nancy (not her each new or increased

real name) is a woman who has was, "Now, this is fun!" gift to the Taylor Fund and Annual been blessed with substantial Nancy, along with many other Fund dollar for dollar between

financial resources. Through a faithful alumni and friends are January I and June 30. 2000. In

Taylor alumnus I have had the helping to bridge the gap that is essence, alumni and friends can opportunity to share the Taylor necessary to meet the rising costs multiply their giving to the Univer- mission and story with Nancy. of Christian higher education. sity by giving over and above what

Because she is asked quite often to Even though students pay tuition, they gave to the funds last year help with projects from a number Taylor University must identify an during this same time span. Now of organizations, she shared with additional 16 percent in funds each that's a reason to celebrate! me her feelings after an organiza- year to meet the tion asked for her financial help to University budget.

pave a parking lot. "Of course I Through our direct Joyce Helyer, associate vice

gave the funding, but parking lots mail program, presidentfor development, can he

aren't any fun." At Ivanhoes over a phonathons, match- reached at (800) 882-3456 or

meal, she was introduced to a ing gifts and jyhelyer@tayloru. edti. Pictured

Taylor senior who shared what her personal visits, above: The Kinder Bridge over experience at Taylor had meant to alumni and friends the Mississinewa River was a her and her plans for the future as a aie invited to favorite Grant County landmark

short-term missionary. Nancy's joyfully give by until its removal in the mid-90s. eyes sparkled and she was encour- helping us build this

20 TAYLOR Spring 2000 Athletics

Basketball team goes bald for player's mom

Jo David is a big basicet- do it for my mom: nobody ball fan. The mother of Niciv was forced to do it." Nick David, senior guard on says. "It was funny to see Taylor's men's basketball evei7one." he laughs. "Some team, and two other sons, of them arc real happy that it's she has only missed one starting to grow out." game. That was one of When Jo and her hus- Nick's high school games. band Jan (a former basketball The reason? She'd had hip coach) arrived to see the team replacement surgery on take on Goshen for the home Monday, and Nick's Friday MCC opener, the sight she night contest was an away saw took her breath away. game. Thankfully, the Afterwards, the players came

Saturday game was at home. D.wtd. center, and hn teainnuues rallied around his nwther. up to her for hugs and head

She is a woman of faith regular on the Taylor sidelmei. rubs. blessed with strength and a David, who transferred to good attitude. Those attributes have When Jo lost her hair as a side Taylor before his junior year, had proved useful through three bouts effect of the chemotherapy, Nick no idea how special the relation- with cancer over the past 1 3 years. didn't want to sit by doing nothing. ships with his fellow Trojans would

As Nick was walking off the "I always had a thought that 1 was be. "We're all friends off the court; court after a recent game, Jo pulled going to shave my head for my it shows when we play," David him aside. He wasn't ready for the mom." he says. says. "It makes it more special." news she gave him: the cancer had When Nick told Trojan senior Even more special to Nick is returned and she would begin Brian Ross his idea. Ross responded. his mother's attitude. "She had a chemotherapy again. "If you're going to shave your great attitude about it; that's what

"My cancer numbers had been head." he said, "we're all going to helped me." For Jo. it's just doing going up for about two years," she shave our heads." what's right. "There's always says of routine blood screenings Witii Ross and teammate Alan somebody who's worse off than used to monitor the disease. She Jones serving as barbers, the Trojans you are." she says. "There are other told Nick. "This is a good thing: basketball players had a head- things to life than cancer." -J\m it's what we needed to do." shaving paity. "They just wanted to Gcirriiii^cr

Volleyball team advances to national tourney

The 1999 volleyball team was Trojans defied the rankings, required to face the gaps left by the upsetting the number one team to loss of the three captains from the earn the program's third NAIA 1998 season. "It was a whole new National Tournament berth. team and that was a big obstacle." Their winning streak ended in says Coach Angle Fincannon. the first round, however, as a Obstacles were quickly conquered, difficult seating matched the however, thanks in part to seniors Trojans with high-ranked teams Erin Lastoria and Brittany Huyser from Westmont (Calif.) and Lewis who filled the gaps with experi- & Clark (Ore.). Despite the losses. ence and leadership. the team maintained the determina-

Taylor overcame its third place tion that had carried them through- rank in the Mid-Central Confer- out the season and defeated ence to earn the conference title, Wilmington (Del.) before losing to which ushered the team into the St. Marys (Neb.) and ending their Determination and hard work led the teiini to regional tournament. There the season with a 37- 1 3 overall record. the program's third national tournament berth.

Spring 2000 TA'H.OR 21 1\LUMNi Notes

1926 from Dr. Kesler on Friday was reported that Virginia with cancer She was organist

evening. He lives in Indianapo- (Sticklin) Gulickwas and bell choir director at Rev. Raymond lis, IN. •Jean VanHorn was deceased. This was incorrect. Heritage Presby Church and Squire lives in

among alumnae recognized It was her husband Richard devoted her entire life to the Wasco, CA. He is last Sept during Taylor's Hall of who died on Aug 10, 1999. He ministry of music. Among the enjoying life at the Fame weekend for the success suffered with .\LS (Lou Gerig's survivors are brother Paul aae of 96! Jorg Rev. Ray Squire '26 achieved by the 1945-49 disease) for over a year His x'6l and husband Ron Trapp 1945 women's basketball teams. The life was one of tremendous who continues to live at 20.^ Trojanes went undefeated for 5 courage and faith. In Lakeview Dr, Mason, OH 45O4O. Prof. Emeritus Earl Pope x seasons. Jean played on the correspondence with friends lectured to foreign sei'vice team 4 yrs and coached the several months before his 1963 officers assigned to the "1 team ,t yrs. Jean lives in death, Richai'd stated, am Dr. Ted Marr is president of American Embassy in Hartford City, IN. willing to follow Him wherever iLux Coip. He & wife Rose live Bucharest at the Nationid He leads me. 1 am ////packed in Fremont, CA. Email is ted Foreign Senice Institute in 1950 luid ready to go home. " Virginia @marrorg. Arhngton, VA. He also directed continues to reside at 677 Dr. Clyde Meredith partici an Intl Ecumenical Seminar in lieatherton l.n. West Chester, pated in the "()-"-( age group Cluj, Romania. Members of his 1969 PA 19,i8(). Mike and at the Senior Olympics at • staff were from .\i-gentina, Dr. Curtis Whiteman Lorena (Smith x) Murphy Disney World. He is a member Canada, Scotland, Unaguay, suffered a severe stroke in Aug recently celebrated their 45th of the v()lleyb;dl team "The Romania and the US. The 1998. He had to learn to walk wedding aiuiiversaiy in a veiy Bom Agiiin Jocks " that won the seminar theme vv;is "Ch;illenges ;igain, and liis left ami and hand special way When arriving at Noilhern Games held in Duluth, to the Religious Communities: are still paralyzed, but he is a regularly scheduled choir MN. The team eventually went Dialogue, ReconciUation, and teaching on a hmited basis. His jiractice at their church, they on to win the bronze medal at Peacemaking." address is 1286 Casitas Pass turned on the hghts to find the Senior Olympics. Clyde Rd,Caniinteria,a9.W13. about 200 people there to 1948 lives in Bloomington, MN. greet them. Lorena w;ls himded Congratulations! 1970 Helen (Maurer) Tanner a bouquet of flowers, a soloist passed away on Aug 12, 1999 1956 was singing, the church was Debra (Heinrich) Hodgens in Watertown, MN. Suniving is decorated for a wedding, and has retired from the LS ,\i'my Editor's Note: In the previous husband Rev. Merton the couple walked down the She is now an investigator

issue of the Taylor Magazine it Tanner who hves at 415 aisle together and repeated Email is [email protected]. •

Jefferson Ave SW Apt 101, their wedding vows. The happy Howard Taylor is now vice

Watertown, MN 55.^88. couple senes on the mission pres for college advancement

field in Brazil. Email is mui-phy at Malone CoUege. He & wife

1949 @inbrapenet.com.br Jill (Shuler x"69) live in Canton, OIL One of the highhghts of last

year's SOth class reunion was 1959

the attendance of Dr. Elmer Wilmajean (Jorg) Trapp 1972

Nussbaum. Elmer received Dr. l-b)ier Nit

his commemorative diploma his diploma from Dr. Jay Keiler. following a courageous battle Sharmin (Drake)

One of the best parts of my job is compiling and editing class news for each Taylor Magazine. I rejoice with

you in the blessings and mourn with you as I learn of your sorrows. Photographs are what bring class news to

life for me, and thus I regret that we cannot continue to print each one that is sent in. Because of our increas-

ing number of alumni and the volume of news we receive each quarter, we will no longer be able to print

baby pictures in the magazine. Photographs of alumni will still be printed, and family photographs are very

welcome. Please continue to send in birth announcements — we want to hear about our future alumni! Marty Songer, director of alumni relations

22 TAYLOR Spring 2000 Brenneman, has been 1999 of ovarian cancer Brook Park, OH 44142. Email Melody is involved in Precept

reappointed senior pastor at Sui-viving is husband David, 232 is [email protected]. Bible study classes and

Brisol United Methodist W Dominion Blvd, Columbus, continues to serve on the

Church (UMC) as of Nov 15, OH 432 H. She was the daughter 1978 Taylor National .Miimni Sharniin has been of Daniel Lesher '53 Council. Nathan and 1999. a Nancy Jane (Key) Davis x (12) Joel substitute teacher and active in (9) are putting the skills died on Dec 3, 1999 of a brain volunteer work in the church learned at TU basketball camp 1975 tumor. She is survived by and community of Rochester, Donald McLaughlin husband John Davis "76 & to great use in Florida! Their

IN. Daughter Joanna is 10. • new address is 1 165 Sweet switched careers last year to sons Jefferson ( 20 ) , Jose[)h

Ruth (Hammer) Worley is a Heather Ln,,\popka,FL 327 12. join Prison Fellowship (18), Robert (14)& Philip teacher for the Kennedale Email is RMNJRingen Ministries as regional dir of (12) who reside at 7516 S Independent School District. @juno.com. They are veiy advancement for the Great 82nd E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133. Her husband Ben passed away interested in meeting other Lakes. Wife Beth (Waldrop in 1993- Email is missie central Florida TU alums. '78) works as assistant dir of 1980 @eaze.net. grad admissions for Bethel Colleen Coughenour is a College in Mishawaka. They pre-kindergarten vaning 1974 Alumnus receives Indiana's live in Granger, IN with exceptionahties teacher for

Curt Knorr is dir of invest- children fciitlin { 1 1 ) & HoUy Pinellas County Schools. She & top municipal award ments-principal for Ronald (9). Email is donald husband Mark Gibson live in St Indianapolis council woman Blue & Co. Wife Nancy & @michiana.org. Petersburg. FL with daughters Beulah (Meier '55) Coughenour children ,\ndrew ( l4) & Emily & Ohvia. recently received the state's highest Kathryn hve in (12) Email is cogib 1976 municipal honor, the Russell G. Lloyd Dunv\'oody GA. Email is Beverly Fleming @a()l.com. # Distinguished Service Award, given [email protected]. Curt Kevin & Sherry during ceremonies at the close of the married Kiirl is an active member of North (PritchettSl) Indiana Association of Cities and Anderson on July Point Comm Church and still Heiser are the Towns (I ACT) 99'" Annual Confer- 31, 1999 in plays as much golf ;ls possible. proud parents of ence. Indianapohs, IN. • Rev. Mike Saddler passed Mercedes Lorene Coughenour. first elected to the Beverly continues Indianapolis city-county council in away on Nov 21, 1999- He was born Oct 25, 1999. to teach middle Bt'l't'r/y iFU'}Hl}lg -6) 1976. served on the executive legisla- pastor at the Greentown First Siblings are & Karl Anderson school math and tive and environmental affairs UMC. Surviving are wife William (18), Karl is a senior committees of lACT as well as the Shirley (Bettner x"76) & Margaret (16), Elisabeth (I4), claims mgr at Go .\merica Ins Board of Directors of National League daughters Beck) (Saddler Andrew (8), Caleb (6), also Co. They reside at 35 E of Cities (NLC). Coughenour '99) Mahan, Beth (19) and Alexandria andjedediah (4) serves as vice chair of the environ- Edgewood Ave, Indianapolis, Beverly Shirley lives (11). at (2). The family lives in Gibson ment, energy and land use committee IN 46227. Email is BGFlem 215 s Meridian, Greentown, IN City, IL. • Kevin & Ruth of the national association of counties. @surf-ici.com. 46936. • Mark Sakuta's (Smith) Johns & Joseph (5) She is recognized as one of the

apariment was destroyed in a knowledgeable munici- 1977 jo\fully welcomed Cristina nation's most Dec 23, 1999 fire that Ehzabeth on Dec 11, 1998. pal officials on en\'ironmental issues.

displaced 55 families from an Ken Kenipe endured a heart Cristina was born on June 28,

apt building in West Chester, attack and quadruple by-pass 1998 in Guatemala. The Johns

OH. Mark had been visiting surgery in Feb 1999, but was family recently moved to Ohio family in PA and learned about back preaching by Easter In where Kevin accepted a ,*W^ ^^1 the fire while there. His new Nov he had angioplasty and is position with Clientlogic. • H- ttf^^^H

address is 4081 Sharon Park feeling better than he has all Dr. Rae & Melody (Rohrer

In Apt 7, Cincinnati, OH 45241- year His wife Pam (May '79) '83) Ringenberg moved to

2053. Mark has been a senior stays busy at church and at the northwest Orlando area in technical writer for CARS Info home with their 2 daughters June. Rae joined another A\ mj2^| Systems since 1995. • Kathy Lori(l6)&Stacie(13).The Christian physician as part of Beiiliib Coughenour '55 receives the Russell G.

(Lesher) Strapp died June 4, familv lives at 5948 Smith Rd, Apopka Family Practice. Lloyd Distinguished Service Award.

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 23 ,

1981 Evan born Oct live in North Canton, OH. • Amy (Hunt 84) Johnson Timothy 16, 1999. Sister Tim & Vickie Morse are the and Diane (Hufl") Roberts

Caroline is 2. proud parents of twins Ilolhe for Johnson is a reunion weekend in Lynn born March 10, 1999 and ;iss()c pastor at The Stocksdales Pittsburgh. Amy is dir of an

Jacob Lee born March 1 Kiirunie Bible are serving at 1 after-school program for

1999- Sister Constance is 2. Fellowship. Tim Rift Valley urban youth in Washington, Tim is systems consultant &Jeanne Academy in for DC. She & husband Kim have 3 AdvanTec Info Systems and (Gerig SCC Kenya, East daughters: Erica (6), Ohvia music minister at Rankin and Angela 78), Julie (11) Africa. • Doug (5) (2). Email is Baptist Church. The family [email protected]. andjared (7) &Kim Diane & Doug '83 cr Kiln ( X^'t'ithrut'k lives in Greensboro, NC. Email (Westbrook husband John live in Da\1on, live ill Japan. '82) Wi//in,iii iiiiii fiiiiiily is [email protected]. OH where she stays home with Email is 82) Willman daughters Allison [email protected]()m. • are proud to announce the (3) and 1985 Emily (2). Email is Dianejohn James & Debby Long are the birth of Karley Kristyn on Nov Mark & Cornfield are @aol.coni. Christi proud parents of Samuel bom 16, 1999. Siblings are Kaley Jud\ • the proud parents of Isaac (Buckmaster) Trefny is May 5, 1999. Siblings are (13), Kameron (9) and Whittaker born Oct 23, 1999. division admin for Science RebekahdDjAikedO), Kinsley (6). Doug is vice pres Siblings are Man Katherine Applications Intl Coi-p. Email is Ehzabeth (9), Jacob (8), Anna real estate investments at GE (7), Win (5) and Jacob (2). [email protected]. Christy, (7), Levi (5), John Calvin (2) Financial Assurance. Kim The family resides in Corning, husband K\le & son Hunter and Alexander ( 1). James is home schools. They hve only 1

NY. Email is in. cornfield ( 2 ) live in Gainesville, VA. # senior training assoc at Eli Lilly mile off' 1-75 in North Atlanta @worldnet. att.net. • Steve & Steve & Hazel White live in & Co. The family li\es in and welcome any TL' ;iluinni Melinda North Judson, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Email is long who are piLssing through. Their (Harlan) Children are @lilly.com. address is 1 30 1 Woolf Valley Moffltt Brandon (15), Ct,Alworth,GA 30102. Email returned to Brent (12) and 1982 is Douglas.Willman ^^^- wW's w Nairobi in July <^ Jt'^b*^ Bethany (9). Steve @GECapit()l.com. # Jim & '^ ^t" Bob .\ & Cheri (Hopkins « JP ^ 1999 after a ',tf/^C iV^y jj/ is software Priscilla (Smith "85) Estle jo\fully announce 85) ftirlough from applications mgr at tC'im/-^'-''^r'' the birth of Benjamin Lloyd on Wyiialda jovfully welcomed '^ their work as /JiiL A W^'"^ Culver Educational Samuel James into their home Jan 12, 2000. Cberi is a middle aM!^Ji^^ missionaries Foundation. Email on.Uig 18, 1999. He is their Steve 6~ Meltiidii (Harlan school tchr and Bob is the with AIM Intl. is SRWhite '85) Mofm anil daughters senice mgr at Integrit}' second child adopted from Ford. Daughters @skyenet.net. Korea. Siblings are The family lives at 11000 Rd Nathan Olivia (II), Natalie (8) and 117, Paulding, OH 45879. (10), Sally (7), Brian (S) and Christine (-t) were e.xcited to 1986 Lilly Email is [email protected]. (2). Jim works at return to their hfe in Kenya. Tom & Karen (Ramsland Brookville Pediatrics and Email is steve-nielinda_nioffitt "89) Granitz are proud to 1983 Priscilla is a stay-at-home @ainiint.org. While in the US, announce the birth of Matthew mom who is also veiy involved Vicki Steve & Melinda visited with Jay & (Pierce) Thomas on Oct 2-t, 1999. in women's niinistiy at their Schindler joyfully family members and friends announce Sibhngs are Kelsey (8), church. The family lives in the birth of Julia Rochelle on including First West Olson pals Michael (7) and Mackenzie Belmont, MI. Email is July 24, 1999. Sibhngs are ( 3 ) . Tom is pres of Dominion [email protected]. Jackie (11), Jonathan (8), Building Products and Karen

Jamie (5) andjenna (4). Jay loves to be home with the continues to 1984 run Eskco, Inc. children. They live at 17402 Vicki stays bus\' at home with Dr. Jay Case is assistant prof Wilton Park Ct, Spring, TX the children. The family of history at Malone College. 77379. Email is TKGranitz resides in Da\1on, OH. • Jon Jay wife Elisa (Jessup "85) @aol.com. # Doug & & Susan Stocksdale are the and daughters Karin (12), Jim '83 6- Priscilla (Smith '85) Andrea (Salin)

proud parents of Benjamin Brenna (10) andKelsev(9) Wynalda andfamily Hockenbrocht live in

24 TAYLOR Spring 2000 Farmington Hills, MI with They can be reached at 5 Charleston, SC 29414. • editing at home. L'ntil children children Greg (9) and Swords Manor Dr, Swords Co. Ricardo & Shelly (Wilkie) come along for her & husband

Michelle (5). Doug is mgr, Dubhn, Ireland. Email is Martinez announce the birth Bill Walworth, they are manufacturing-info technology- 10(i5-i3. [email protected]. of Rita Elisa on Dec .iO, 1999. enjoying each other and their consulting for Plante & Moran, The family lives in Washington, 4 cats, 2 birds and 3 dogs.

LLP. Email is hockend 1987 DC. • Lisa Ann Miller is Email is lilabilhum

@aol.com. Tom Lora urban ministries at • & Kevin & Stephanie dir The @woridnet. att.net. • William (Robbins x'87) Chapel. She lives in Jackson (vonGunten) Fitzharris are Cuyahoga & Jennifer (Mathis'91) joyfully announce the birth of Falls, OH. Email is the proud parents of Kennan Scissors33 Cleaver joyfully announce the Dehuiey Helen on Aug 28, 1999. @aol.c()m. birth of Chelsea Rose on Nov Scott born Nov 3, 1999- The family has mosed to 13299 Siblings are McKenna (4) and r, 1998. Brother Drew is 3.

W Wildflower Dr, Columbus, IN Their address is Connor (2). Kevin is an 1989 343 E Main St, 47201. Tom continues to attorney for Barrett & McNagny Chad & Dana (Deacon) Gaylord, MI 49735. • Scott & practice plastic and recon- and Stephanie is a stay-at- Emery are the proud parents Dawn (Olday) Mosby are stnictive surgen and Lora stays home mom. The family lives in of Cooper bom Nov 12, 1999. thrilled to announce the birth home with Delaney and brother of Claire Ft Wayne, IN. • Jamey Frintz Siblings are sister Quinn (4) Marie on Sept 3, Sam (5). Email is loraj purchased a ServiceMaster and Dillon (2). Chad is project 1999. Sibhngs are twins Levi @qmix.net. •Jeff & Deborah franchise in Jan 1999. Services mgr for Interstate Batteries. and Devon (3) and Natahe Raymond recently adopted pro\ided include fire and water Email is [email protected]. • (2). Email is twinsplus2 their first child, Elijali Taylor restoration and residential Dr. Darrel Hotmire has @h()tmail.com. • Bill He was born on Jan 3, 2000 in carpet and upholstery cleaning. joined Pandora Family Schureman and K;ite Modesto, CA and traveled to He & wife Suzanne hve in Phy,sicians in Ittawa, OH. He is Neumiller were married on his new home in Santa Barbara Pleasant Prairie, WT. Email is one of more than 2.400 Sept 25 in Peoria. IL. Toby a day later is in his 3rd r Jeff y jfrintz@e\ecpc.com. •James currently practicing health Shope was the best man. Bill as sports info dir at Westmont & Jennifer Hayes are the care professionals nationwide is rules analyst for the joint

College. Deborah works in the proud parents of Joseph born whose appointment was made committee on administrative office of planned giving at Feb 20, 1999. Brother Jimmy possible through the Health rules for the Illinois (ieneral Westmont. The family hves at is 3. James is a technical Resources and Services Assembly Kate is dir of E Valley Rd, Santa 2070 analyst for Oakdene Group. ,\dniinistration's National administrative sei'vices for

Barbara, CA 93108. Email is The family lives in Oak Brook, Health Senice Corps. Prior to l.akeview Museum. They live in jraymond@westm()nt.edu. # IL. Email is james.hayes joining the NHSC in Aug, Dr Peoria. Email is Tunis Steve & Wendy Strobel live in @oakdene.com. • Mike Hotmire completed his @aol.com. • Mark & Linda

Kemersville, NC. Sons are Philip Pomeroy was killed in an auto residency at St Vincent's (Lewis) Sweeting joyfully

(5) &Luke (2). Steve is store accident on Sept 24, 1999. Mike Hospital in Toledo, OH. •joe announce the birth of mgr at Family Christian Stores. was dean of studenLs at Goddard & Lisa (Moritz '90) Miller Emilianna Paige born Oct 10,

•joe Surin is pastor of Grand HS, Roswell, NM at the time of proudly announce the birth of 1999. Sister Ashley is 6. They

Canyon Comm Cii. Wife Debbie his death. He is sunived by Sophia Rose on Nov II, 1999. live in Nassau, Bahamas where is an for wife accountant Delaware Lorrie and 2 stepchildren, Grace, almost 2, loves being a Mark is operations mgr for North Park Services. They hve Kim (15) and Tim (13), as big sister! Joe is an attorney for Systems Resource Gn)up. Email

In Grand is well father Canyon, AZ. Email as Fred Pomeroy Baker & Daniels, representing is [email protected]. bs. • "61 [email protected]. • and sister Sherry colleges, universities and other Jay & Donna (Moore '91)

Don & Sharon (Davis) (Pomeroy "88) Petersen. tax-exempt organizations. They Teagle are proud to announce Taylor Wiley are excited to announce would love to hear from the birth of ,\manda Jane on the friends. Email them at jemiller birth of Mark Davis on Oct 1988 June 30, 1999- Sister Allison is are @bakerd.com. 13, 1999. Sibhngs Mitch Todd & Janine (Newell '89) 4. Jay is a tchr and coach at

(7), Matthew (5) and Claire Baude joyfully announce the Huntley HS and Donna is in the (2). Don & Sharon continue to birth of Connor James on 1990 2nd yr of her Floor Coverings serve under Greater Europe March 15, 1999. Brother Lori Anderson recently left Intl business. They live in West

Mission focusing on youth Austin is almost 4. The family the Humane Society of Chicago, IL. Email is jteagle ministry in Dublin, Ireland. lives at 2638 Morning Dove In, Indianapohs to do free-lance @dl58.kl2.il.us.

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1991 James bom Aug They live in happy to announce the birth of 17, 1999. The Arhngton, VA. • Emma Ixchel on Sept 7, 1999. Jenne Nan Beecher is now Langfords live at Daryl & Christine Brother Jacob is 2. The family dir of professional develop- 7344 Crick-wood (Colthorp x) lives in Sachse, TX. • ment at Barkley Evergreen & Pi, Indianapolis, Twist and Christopher Meeker x is a Partners, Inc., an adverti,sing IN 46268. Cara is Samantha (2) carpenter for Rupp Lumber and public relations firm. She working part-time reside at 225 Co. Christopher, wife Terra and resides in Kansas City, MO. • as a data process- Christine (Colthorp x91j. Maddock Ave W, son Cale (2) live in Wauseon, Rodney & Christin (Green) ing analyst for Daryl & Samantha Twist Victoria BC, V9A OH. • Thomas & Laura Cundiff joyfully announce the Wild Birds 1G7. Email is Moher live in Grand Rapids, biilh of Janna Cathleen born as a Unlimited and hjll-time [email protected]. Daryl is a MI. Thomas is resident mgr, March 7, 1999. Rodney is mom and homemaker. Email is personal banking rep for a assistant vice pres for Merrill music minister at Buford [email protected]. Cairy • Canadian bank. Christine is a Lynch. Email is thomas_moher Church of God and Christin "92) & Susan (Johnson computer @nil.com. # Captain Brad enjoys being a full-time mom. Littlejohn and Peter (4) programmer Oliver completed They hve at 1022 Level Creek celebrated the safe arrival of specializing in F15C training with Rd #1319, Sugar Hill, GA .10518, twins Graham Hudson and Oracle apphcatlon the USAF in • Deb Foster Sophie Lane on development. Panama City, FL. married Linker • Nov 22, 1999. The Steve & Karin He & his family Mills on Nov 13, family Uves in (Feige) Wood are have been assigned 1999 in Naperville, IL. to Elemendorf Air proud to announce Woodhaven, MI. Email is cairy in the birth of Julia Force Base (Scott) Jenn @corpnet.net. • Anchorage, AK for Taylor on April 17, Brad '92 & Deborah Schneider was Michael Ryg and yrs. will be 1999. Big brother (Rampona '93) Oliver 3 Brad matron of honor Angela Nordman and Samantha a member of the is 3. The couple resides Carter The were married Jan 54th Fighter Squadron. Wife family Uves in Wadsworth, IL. at 2 Witherwood Ct Mike '91 & Angle Ryg TU 9, 1999. Deborah (Rampona '93) Apt lA, Baltimore, participants were 1992 stays home with daughter MD 21204. Email is Jon Nichols 92, Steve Jacqueline. They covet your [email protected]. • Raikes, Bob Griffin x and Brian & Diane (Bendure) prayers as Brad will be Matthew & Wendy (Shroyer) Tom Sena. The couple hves in Carlson are pleased to spending many months away Kohler are the proud parents Palatine, IL where Mike works announce the birth of Joshua from home each year. Email is of Nicholas Daniel bom March as a tool and die designer David born Dec 31, 1999- [email protected]. They 3, 1999. Brother Jacob is 3. Angle teaches 5th gr at Kimball Sister Ashley is 3- Brian is a welcome visitors! • Ty & They hve in Little Rock, AR. Hill Elem School. Together computer consultant with Brenda (Kaufman) Piatt They would love to hear from they serve in their church's HS Comerstone Solutions. Diane joyfully announce the birth of TU friends. Email is makohler ministry. • Eric & Jenifer stays home. They hve in Ft Kalee Alexis on Nov 2, 1999. @aristotle.net. • David & (Voskuil) Sones are the Wayne, IN. Email is carlson Sibhngs are Kyle (4) and Kirsten (Fox 90) Laing proud parents of Christian ©cornerstones. com. • Konner (2). Ty is a tchr and joyfully announce the birth of Basil bom Nov 27, 1999. TXicker & Carrie Darby hve in the varsity boys' basketball Jordan Taylor on Aug 5, 1999. Jenifer enjoys being a full-time Traverse City, Ml. Daughters coach at Norwell HS. Brenda The family mom while maintaining one are Anna (2) and Emily ( 1 )

resides in free-lance chent. Eric is an Tucker is a cabinetmaker for

Lansing, MI. army officer stationed at Ft Wooden Hammer. Email is

Email is Laingk Sam Houston. They hve in San [email protected]. • Vince &

@state.mi.us. Antonio. Email is ejsones Chris (Schutte) Geddes are • john&Cara @prodigy.net. • David & the proud parents of Taylor

(Meinert) Doric (McDougal '93) John born Aug 4, 1999- Sister

Langford have Thompson proudly announce Jordan is 3. Email is vcgeddes

on '92 '92) Cara (Meinert '91), John been blessed the birth of Sophia Grace @juno.com. • Paul & Kim Paul & Kim {Thacker & Ryan Langford with Rvan Nov 17, 1999. Sister Ellie is 2. (Thacker) Leininger are Leininger and family

26 TAYLOR Spring 2000 enjoys being a stay-at-home 1993 the personal assistant/ministrv' • Peter & Diana coordinator mom. The family resides at 232 Angela Curl earned an MSW for Vonette Bright (Molloy) Van Hillside Ave, Roanoi

I, 1999. 200-300 days out of the year William Joshua Allen bom Nov Tuscaloosa. She hves in John on The family hves in DeMotte, IN with the Brights as they meet March 12, 1999. Fairfax, VA. Email is angelacuri where Zach has been an assoc with and speak to thousands Brother Harrison @hotmai!.com. •Joe x & Peter '95 dr Diana pastor. has been around the world, challenging is 2. Pete is a Joshua Julie (Felton x) Hammond (Molloy '95) Van Der

diagnosed with rai'e, degenera- and mobihzing behevers in realtor partner a are pleased to announce the and Noord andfamily

tive, terminal, recessive, genetic ministry and sharing the gospel of Real birth of Nicholas Joseph on America

condition called Zellweger's with those who do not know- Properties and Diana is a stay- Sept 20, 1999. Joe is mgr of Christ. If you would hke to Syndrome that needs many Holt Rental Services. They hve at-home mom. The family hves

prayers for God to slow it down, become a pail of her financial/ at 4706 63rd Dr W, Bradenton, in Waterville, OH. Email is prayer support team, write or or better yet to stop it all [email protected]. • FL 3-1210. Email ispvdn

together As for now, Joshua is call Margo at 100 Lake Hart @americaholdings.com. Eric Hofmann is a tchr for •

small but quite healtliy. Email is Dr, Orlando, FL 32832. Email is tchr North Scott School District. Jessica Whittaker a at is [email protected]. Mariner HS. She just received Eric, wife Catherine & son her pilot's hcense and will be David ( ) live in wr "IS 1 getting her instrument rating Bettendorf, lA. 1995 soon. She will then be going to Email is hofmann9 Becky IP @worldnet.att.net. Crumbacher flight school in Sanford, FL. • Carmen married Rich She hopes to have all of her ''M. Johnson married Godlasky on June ratings and a job with Comair/ Delta next year Email is Thomas Grey on 12, 1999 in Brian '92 & Susan (Styer '92) [email protected]. Scott andfamily April 18, 1998. Pensacola, FL. TU Julie (Scroggins) participants were zpryor@)uno.com. • Brian & Meredith was in Rich & Becky Sherri Saunders 1996 Susan (Styer) Scott joyfully the wedding. The (Crumbacher '95) '93 and JCUU Since graduation, Wendy

announce the birth of Jordan couple is on staff Godlasky Swauborough. Rich Bergman has worked for

Grace born Oct 21, 1999- with Young Life in and Becky both Andersen Consulting. In March

Sister Payton is 3- The Scotts Toronto, OH. Email is bcgreyl work for KPMG Consulting. 2000 she is taking a 1-yr leave

hve in Ft Wayne, IN. # Doug @ aol.com. • Lori Red is Becky is also teaching classes of absence to serve in missions

Woodward married Tracy head shipper for Davlon Title at the Univ of West Florida in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia

Nicole Quinn on Aug 6, 1999 Agency She hves in Lakeview, while she pursues her master's (approximately 500 miles east of

in Nappanee, IN. TU partici- OH. Email is loritheloon degree in hterature. Email is Moscow). She will be a student,

pants included Forrest @juno.com. [email protected]. ©Joel work with students,

Miller, Lisa Curless, Dina Gilbert is a partner at and help in a (Stickel "93) Koble and 1994 Interactive Financial Solutions. university church Sherri (Steiner '86) Ellis. Jonathan & Kristin He is also part-time youth plant ministry.

Doug & Tracy are is (Hoffrage 94) pastor and part-time opera- Email cuanda living in Amman, Couch now reside tions mgr for Executive @hotmail.com. •

Jordan and can be Inc. Fisher is an at 3409 Palm Consultants, Wife Jason reached c/o Beach Dr, Valrico, Danielle (Honemond) insurance agent American FL 33594. • enjoys assisting Joel in with Farm Bureau Community School, Margo Horsey building the business when she Ins. He hves in Jenny (Hamilton '96) Tom '91 Sena PO Box 310, works with Campus is not busy being mom to Muskegon, MI. &

Amman, Jordan. Crusade for Christ Zachary ( 1 ). The Gilberts live Email is [email protected]. • '91 Email is dwoodwar Tracy & Doug '92 at its headquarters in Rockville, MD. Email is Jenny Hamilton and Tom

@acsamman.edu.jo. Woodward in Orlando, FL as [email protected]. Sena were married on Dec 13,

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 27 1998 in Kalamazoo, MI. Tl' Mary Kauffman Barnes & Indianapolis, IN. Traci is in

participants were Kristen and Russell Thornburg law grad school at the lU School of

(Waligora) Greene, Laurie Anderson were firm has an- Social Work and hopes to

(Ruckman '95) Mundy, Jeff married on March nounced P. Jason receive her MSW in May 2000.

Hamilton '93, John Nichols 27, 1999 in Stephenson, as a They can be reached at

•92, Dan Siebel '92, Mike Viakarusa, IN. TU new associate in [email protected]. % Dr.

Ryg '91 and Bob Griflln x"91 particijiants in the their office. Jason X & Tina (Squires

The couple's address is 2})l wedding were Mary [Kauffman '96) Stephenson joins TLFW '96) Bell reside in

Soutii Oai< St, P;ilatine, IL 60067. Shelly Heatwole, & Russell A nderson the Fishers, IN. Tina is

Email is [email protected]. Elizabeth Pihl, public head dir with

Sandra Carlson, Nichole utilities and Indiana Develop-

Collett, Aimee (Diorio) transportation mental Training

Kennedy, Carla (Yoder dept. He resides in Ctr, working with

.\'87) Wisler, David Fishers, IN. children and

Kauffman '00 and Matthew young adults with

Schwartz '91. Russell is the 1997 developmental

pres of Anderson Farms and Kathy Anderson P. Jason Stephenson '96 disabilities. Jason

is a chiropractic Mary is the assistant HS chora married It. Bill

'961 physician with a practice in Mark '96&Kathy (Caldwell dir and Jr High choral dir in Fields in St Paul, MN on Sept

Fishers. Email is Johnson with Wynn the Concord 17, 1999. TU

Community School participants in the [email protected]. • • Mark & Kathy (Caldwell) System. The couple wedding were Chad Carpenter is dir of Johnson welcome with love resides at 7898 E Tara Lusk, Jana youth ministries for First Presby Edwin Lewis ("Wynn") born Vawter Park Rd, Crooks and Julie Church in Bristol, TN. He & Aug 25, 1999. The family Uves Syracuse, IN (Palm x) wife Jennifer (Belden) live in Spartanburg, SC. • 46567. • Peter Frizzell. Bill is a in Bristol. Email is

Marshall is a 1999gradofthe Cl:[email protected].

family de\elop- L'S,\F Academy • Daryl & Roni Goodwin Strap for '9~) on your sandals ment specialist for Kathy [Anderson The newlyweds wil live in Winter Haven, FL. Daryl

SAfT of Indiana. & Bill Fields is li\ e in senior claims

Email ispope91 Wichita, rep for State Farm @hotmail.com. # Anne KS until June 2000 Ins Co. • Kerry

Oliver and Randy Smith were when Bill starts Hoy married Kris

married on June 26, 1999 in pilot training in Del Lehman on July 31,

Upland, IN. In the wedding Rio, TX. • Traci 1999 in South from TL were Brad Oliver Baker married Barrington, IL. TU '92, Kathy (Oliver '78) David Noble on Aug participants were Kerry [Hoy '97) Schnieichel, Susan (Oliver 14, 1999 in South & Stacy Haverstock, Kris Lehman '86) Brammer, and parents Holland, IL. In the Kim Tannehill, of the bride James '52 & Nan wedding from TU were Elizabeth Wise, Jenn Stohr, (Williams x'52) '99 and The Taylor tradition of Youth Kimberly Baker Meredith Boeve

Conference continues this April Oliver. Anne is a 01, Nicole Robert Junna x'99 Kerry is 28-30. Speaker Brian Shivers '90 middle school (Corcoran) Vik, the Telemachus mentoring

and musical guests Plumb will teacher at Angleton Melissa program dir at Marion Boys

lead the event. Please remember Independent (Barcalow) and Girls Club and Kris is the Youth Conference in your prayers. School District. Hullinger and recreation mgr at New Horizons For more information, or to learn The couple lives in Evamarie Youth Ministries. The couple how to register high school Angleton, TX. (Verwys) lives at 4503 WHamion St, students from your church, visit Email is alsteach David & Traci [Baker Eggebeen. The Marion, IN 46953. • Paul & the website at: @vahoo.com. # '97) Noble Nobles are living in Jennifer (Andersen) www.tayloru.edu/~yc/

28 TA"VTOR Sprinc, 2000 1

Langford live in Mindy hve in South tchr at Valley View Elem School. an EngUsh tchr at

Vernon Hills, IL. Lyon, Ml. Email is Jeremy is the mgr of United the Landmark

Email is jralang Schoebj Facilities. They live at 2260 School and Julie is

@aol.com. •Jeff @nation\vide.com. Jericho Rd, Montgomen, IL a data manage- & Lori Lovell # Kamarah Ziel 60538. • David x & Bonnie ment researcher reside at 14825 married Ryan (Bacon) Geiger live in Tinely for the Automobile

Glen Valley Dr, Sietsema on Jan Park, IL. Bonnie is a staffing Insurers Bureau of

Middlefield, OH 2, 1999. TL specialist at Sedgwick Claims Massachusetts. Kamarah (Ziel '98)

Cornerstone Bible Church. Tobel, Shannon Moyer- Andrea Louckes and Micah were married on Aug l-i, 1999 [email protected]. '98 Email is • McNeil, Jamie Shady, Ben Hill were married on July in Hartford City, L\. In the Molly Piersma x lives at Goshow, Cory Rodeheaver 3, 1999 in Nashville, TN. TU wedding from TU 3484 WaUace Ct #2 SW, x'99 and Cliff Johnson '99. participants were were Kassie Grandville, MI 49418. She The couple lives at 2965 Erin Lastoria Stahljoel to from Taylor would love hear Wingate Dr SE, Kentwood, Ml 00, Erin Martin, Jason friends! Kevin & Sarah Email is kamarah Amerson '00, • 49512. Wood, Tim Jahr, (Kutschke) Sikes are the @ymi.org and Kate Chandler Crissy Heinichen proud parents of rsietsema 00, Alissa 00, Leah Gittlen Anna Grace born @yahoo.com. (Morales 00) 00, Erin Olson Oct .31, 1999. The Kamarah is working Mott, Nate Hill '00 andjaci family lives in for Youth Ministry '97, Franz Andrea (Louckes '99) Miller. Their "98, Livonia, Ml. Email Intl, a missions Forman Dan 6- Micah '98 Hia address is 3913 is sarah organization and Rohweder "98, Wind Drift Dr E, ©enco.com. Ryan works for a Brianne Shilling "01. Sarah Indianapolis, IN 4625-1. Email computer consulting Leistner 00, Chad "98 & Ryan Nichole & is amynichols 1998 firm. (Hinck '98) Wolland @mailroom.com. •Jamie Nichole Hinck Warrick married Jonathan and Ryan Wolland were 1999 Willeyonjuly 10, 1999- They married on August 28, 1999 in Kate Bradford and Sid Zell live in Pullman, W\. Jonathan Peoria, IL. Jennie Miglioratti '97 were married on Oct 23, is head cross countn and '98 was in the wedding. in Indianapohs, IN. TU 1999 track and Geld athletic trainer Nichole & Ryan are both participants included Dawn at Washington State Univ Email system analysts at Caterpillar McNair, Aaron Miller "97, Kate (Bradford '99) c^ Sid '9" Ze/I is [email protected]. • Inc. The couple resides at 3 Mark Dykstra "98, Beth with wedding party Spruce St, Morton, IL 61550. Klima '98 and Jennifer Julie (Palm x'97) Frizzell Email is [email protected]. Miller '00. The couple and Dan & Whitni (Bartle) • Shadrack Kilemba lives at resides at 3540 N Pennsylvania Jentes. .\ndrea is studying in 744 Princeton Blvd #22, Apt X, Indianapohs, IN 46205. the doctorate of chnical psych Lowell, MA 01851. Email is Email is sidzell@webt\.net. • skilemba Alyssa Endres program at the L'niv of @yahoo.com. married Jeremy Indianapohs and Micah is for Premier Shadrack is a Altorfer on July project mgr resides at software engineer 10, 1999 in Peoria, Villages. The couple Jonathan '99 6~ Jamie ( Warnck '99) Willey and 171 N Smart St, Greenwood, IN for Harte-Hanks IL. In the wedding wedding party Data Technolo- from TU were 46142. Email is michamuidandy Rebecca Wheeler is gies. # Jayson Andrew @ juno.com. •Julie Schoeberlein x Nicholson, Ami Ostrognai married Marco circulation coordinator for HealthCom, Inc. She is an assoc agent Sparkman and Ray on Feb 6, 1999 in Ft Quadrant

lives in Sparta, Email is for Nationwide Jeremy '99 &Alyssa Abby Coutant. Wayne, IN. The Rays now live NJ.

Ins. He & wife (Endm '99) Altorfer Alyssa is a 3rd gr in Ipswich, MA where Marco is [email protected].

Spring 2000 TAYLOR 29 2^ t TTTf Leaving a legacy '\ "For Such a Time Though most Americans give to nonprofit organizations as This" during their lifetime, few remember to include the charities and institutions that have impacted their lives when planning their estates. Institutions like Taylor University are depen- Join Taylor alumni dent on the generosity of donors in order to continue andfriends for fulfilling their mission. Below are the top five ways you can use your estate to bless Taylor University and her students. For more information, contact Ken Smith. Nelson Rediger Homecoming 2000 or Al Rupp with the William Taylor Foundation at (800) 882-3456, extension 5239.

September 29 through Leave a gift in your will, and encourage your family and friends to do the same. October 1 Honor deserving friends, fjfrmer coaches or professors, or family members with a rpernojial or tribute gift in their Watch your mailbox names.

and the website for more Leave Taylor a specific dollar amount or percentage of information. the appreciated assets in your will.

Name Taylor University as the beneficiary of your pension plan or IRA.

Use your existing life insi^mce to benefit the Univer-

sity by naming Taylor as your b%ieficiary. or purchase a new

life insurance plan and makoJfe^lSr the beneficiary.

Taking Taylor to a town near you upcoming Taylor gatherings bring the campus to your doorstep

A recent Taylor gathering in Grabill, Ind., had over 60 guests. More gatherings are planned in the

next few months. See below for a site near you, or

visit the website for more information.

Don't miss this opportunity to unite with

Taylor alums and friends in your area and learn about other University and campus events.

Grabtll attendees Barbara (Clark '50) Gentile, Alyce (Rocke WWW. tayloru. edu/upkmd/alumni iS) Cleveland, Brian Colby, Margaret Rtngenberg, Robert Sjoberg, Morris Ringenberg and Eleanor Strahm.

• March 27, 2000 — Jacksonville. FL area — with Tom Essenburg • March 28. 2000 — Cocoa. FL area — with Tom Essenburg • March 30. 2000 — Orlando. FL area — with Tom Essenburg • March 31. 2000 — Gainesville. FL area —

• • with Tom Essenburg May 1 . 2000 — Roanoke. VA area — with Tom Essenburg May 2. 2000 — Lynchburg. VA area —with Tom Essenburg • May 3. 2000 — Richmond, VA area —with Tom Essenburg • May 4. 2000 — Virginia Beach, VA area —with Tom Essenburg • May 16. 2000 — Columbus, IN area —with Tom Essenburg • May 16. 2000 — Louis- ville. KY area —with Tom Essenburg • May 18. 2000 — Madison, IN area —with Tom Essenburg • May 16 & 18, 2000 — Philadelphia, PA area —with George Glass • May 17, 2000 — Allentown, PA area —with George Glass •

30 TAYLOR Spring 2000 Jay and Janie

Taylor's history has been irreversibly and positively changed thanks to the decades of

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Please take a few minutes to write a letter to Jay and/or Janie, sharing a significant

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"I've never gotten burnt once," Jesse Joyner says as he dips the wicks of three juggling torches in kerosene and ignites them with a lighter As flames illuminate the evening sky, he tosses the torches in the air and, without even a glance at the fiery sticks, catches each one flawlessly "You just always know where they're going to land."

Juggling blazing torches, among other objects, started as a hobby for Joyner but has developed into a career, and more recently, a ministry. His fiery performances captivate the audience and teach a biblical lesson in the process.

Joyner, now a Taylor sophomore, was 1 2 when he first attempted juggling."! practiced my heart out every night," he says.

He read about the art, watched other jugglers, and then worked his way up to managing five balls at one time. With that mastered, he needed a bigger challenge.

"I started trying to think of other things to juggle," he says,

"and the first three that came to mind were knives, chainsaws and

He decided to try knives first. While on a missions trip with his family in Venezuela, Joyner purchased three machetes. Standin over the hotel room bed, he made his first attempt at juggling knives and found that, once he got over the initial fear, tossing and catching knives really wasn't all that different from the balls and clubs he'd mastered earlier.

Later in high school Joyner moved on to juggling fire, and into a career as a juggler for a professional entertainment company in his hometown of Richmond, '^a. When he left Virginia to study at

Taylor, God gave him the spark of an idea to make his hobby into a ministry, using juggling to catch the attention of children while he shares Bible stories.

"Why not give kids something interesting to look at while you teach the gospel message?" he asks. And so a ministry was ignited. Joyner uses several types of juggling, as well as object lessons, to teach biblical messages. With fiery torches flippin; through the air, he tells the story of the blazing furnace, and with the machetes in flight over his head, he tells children that the

Bible is the sword of God.

Joyner, a Bible major, plans to enter the ministry after graduation and intends to continue using juggling to open doors for sharing the gospel. His career plans are going up in smoke, and

that's just what he wants. -Amber L.Anderson