PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS Annual Report 2015-2016 2015 - 2016 Academic Year Dear Saint Paul Friends, Preparing the next generation of passionate, fruitful pastors and Christian leaders is a remarkable privilege and an awesome responsibility. When I think about the Kingdom implications of our task, I find inspiration in our mission, to prepare pastors, church leaders and those pursuing other Christian vocations. Centered in Christ AND Saint Paul is uniquely positioned in the Heartland and qualified to provide an extraordinary ROOTED IN THE WESLEYAN seminary experience for our students. Because of our collaborations with congregations and other institutions, our students have the opportunity to integrate knowledge learned in the TRADITION, SAINT PAUL classroom with the practical career. Saint Paul students benefit from a diverse, highly qualified faculty ready to teach and walk the journey with them. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Friends, it matters that Saint Paul remains focused on our main mission to prepare pastors and IS A SEMINARY OF INTENTIONAL Christian leaders to manage effective change and growth in the church. To borrow and expand RELATIONSHIPS COMMITTED TO on a comment by Steve Keating, Lead Change Group, “Virtually every great accomplishment for Christ has at its core, solid leadership. When everything is going well, it is leadership that keeps THE FORMATION OF PEOPLE us from getting complacent. When things are going poorly, it is leadership that calls us to action and inspires a new course, and it is leadership that reminds us of God’s great provision and FOR INNOVATIVE, hope in Christ.” THROUGH Developing human and financial resources, enrollment growth and maintaining academic creative ministry excellence are three crucial factors for Saint Paul School of Theology’s vitality. Thank you for RIGOROUS ACADEMIC LIFE, your prayers, as they uphold us. Thank you for your steadfast financial gifts, as they encourage us and provide much needed funds for student scholarships and program excellence. Thank THE EXPLORATION OF SCRIPTURE, you for your student referrals, as our students give us the opportunity to do what we do best. TRADITION, MINISTRY PRACTICES, Please continue to partner with us as we remain faithful to our calling. AND diverse, CONTEXTUAL EXPERIENCE Rev. Neil B. Blair President 2 2015 - 2016 Donors SAINT PAUL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SAINT PAUL COUNCIL Gifts of $10,000 and over Gifts between $5,000 and $9,999 Gifts between $1,000 and $2,499 K. C. Land - Mr. Robert Duran Mrs. Joyce and Mr. Paul Kerber Mr. Donald and Mrs. Janet Beets Agee Advantage - Mr. Dale Kandt Anonymous Dr. Henry H. and Mrs. Eloise R. Knight Dr. Sondra H. Matthaei ’69 Anonymous Reverend Marvin D. ’70 and Reverend Gail Lee ’91 and Mrs. Clara Arnold Dr. Kristen E. Kvam and Mr. Arlin Buyert Mrs. Carolyn H. Arnpriester Mr. Joe and Mrs. Susan Sims Reverend Hector Eduardo Bousson ’00 and Reverend Karen C. ’02 and Mr. Les K. Lampe Reverend Travis ’64 and Reverend Karen Jeffcoat ’00 Ms. Mary Maughn Ruf ’69 Mrs. Peggy Campbell Estate PACESETTER COUNCIL Dr. Virgil L. and Mrs. Elaine I. Brady Reverend Robert and Mrs. Marilyn McClean Dr. William R. ’75 and Gifts between $2,500 and $4,999 Dr. James Brandt and Dr. Kathryn L. Fuger Mr. James T. and Mrs. Margaret J. McKitrick Mrs. Sarah J. Clark Mr. Frederick A. Burns, Jr. Mr. William L. and Mrs. Mary Jane Nicholas Reverend Adam J. and Reverend Neil B. Blair ’80 Mrs. Ashley N. ’06 and Mr. Kin C. Cheung Mrs. Debi and Mr. J Reed Nixon Mrs. Lavon M. Hamilton Mr. Mark Faulkner Reverend Dr. J. Clif and Mrs. Melanie Christopher Reverend A. Paul ’68 and Mrs. Sheila L. Olson Mrs. Sharon and Mr. Ron Hennig Ms. Sally A. Firestone Mr. Stephen B. and Mrs. Marian J. Combellick CH(COL) Marion D. and Mrs. Carol A. Pember Margaret R. Lee Estate Ms. Twila M. and Dr. Tom Glenn Dr. Robert H. and Mrs. Sheryl L. Cox Dr. Elaine A. Robinson Mr. Ben Craig Judge Julie A. Robinson The Lemon Family - Martha Jean Lemon, Reverend Guy J. ’72 and Larry Lemon and Lynette Lemon Wert Reverend Marilyn D. ’73 Gregory Mrs. Lois F. Crampton Mr. Larry W. and Mrs. Kim Rumburg Dr. Doug and Mrs. Barbara Cusick Mrs. Mavis Almquist Schmidt Mr. Roger and Mrs. Angie Marshall Mr. Laurence E. Hanna Eugene Trice Estate Mr. Bill and Mrs. Karen Seyb Mr. Walter H. and Mrs. Diane Mooney Bishop Robert E., Jr. and Reverend Nancy J. Gammill ’76 Bishop Ann B. Simpson-Sherer and Mr. James C. and Mrs. Marjory E. Mordy Mrs. Deliliah Bernard-Hayes Dr. Michael F. ’84 and Mrs. Ann Gardner Mr. Wayne Simpson Mr. Phil and Mrs. Toni Sanders Reverend H. Sharon Howell ’73 Reverend Phyllis J. Garrett ’76 Mr. David and Mrs. Kelly Sisney Mr. Paul Spainhour Ms. Dianne Shumaker ’97 Mr. Jeff C. Londa Reverend Jean M. Grabher ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Monty J. Teeter Bishop Fritz ’75 and Mrs. Etta Mae Mutti Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Joan Grove U. E. and Sarah Sims Trust Mr. Cary G. Utz Dr. Michael and Mrs. Tari J. Parmely Mr. Greg A. and Mrs. Sunny L. Harvey Mrs. Julie F. and Mr. Fredrick J. Thatcher Mrs. Susan and Mr. Richard Held Mrs. Elizabeth N. Vahle Dr. Tex S. and Mrs. Peggy Sample Mona and Melvin Winger President Robert and Mrs. Jan Henry Mr. Richard W. and Dr. Eileen C. Vautravers Family Foundation Mr. Stanley S. and Reverend Janet A. Hernandez ’96 Mrs. Donna M. E. Walker Mrs. Linda E. Shipman Dr. Nancy R. Howell and Mr. David K. Firman Dr. Gus S. and Mrs. Suzie Wetzel Mrs. Joy E. Sparks Ms. Michele R. and Mr. Dave Janson Reverend David Wayne Wiggs ’84 and Mrs. Mary B. Hugh This Annual Report contains a Reverend Sandy K. ’98 and Mr. Richard L. Jantz Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Yoder list of gifts received from Dr. Stanley J. Vogel Reverend Lee R. Johnson ’87 Reverend Mariellen S. Yoshino ’88 July 1, 2015 to June 20, 2016. 3 donors continued throughout publication Leaving an Educational Legacy How to Leave a Legacy Saint Paul Alumnus and Spouse Leave The Saint Paul John Wesley Society Largest John Wesley Society Gift to Date was established to recognize donors, alums and friends who have made a commitment to the seminary through their will or estate plan, a trust, a gift This fall Saint Paul School of Theology received the Methodist Church, Park Presidio United Methodist annuity, a life insurance policy, or largest singular bequest ever given to the seminary Church, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Santa another deferred gift. Planned gifts by an alumnus, Reverend Travis (’64) and wife, Mrs. Cruz First United Methodist Church, Vallejo-Wayside leave a lasting legacy furthering the Peggy Campbell, through the John Wesley Society. United Methodist Church, and Ceres United Methodist church and world. The couple were faithful supporters of the seminary Church before retiring from the California-Nevada Making a planned gift is a wonderful through the years. When accepting the Saint Paul Conference. He served in both inner-city and rural way to show your support for Saint President’s Award in 2006, Reverend Campbell churches with his longest terms of service in San Paul and its mission while achieving shared how his Saint Paul experience enriched his Francisco and Santa Cruz. your own personal, financial, estate- life, saying, “ I was permitted to drink from wells Reverend Campbell was a graduate of the University planning, and philanthropic goals. that I did not dig and feast from trees that I did With smart planning, you may not plant. The members of the faculty led me into of Southern Mississippi and a native of Collins, actually increase the size of your exploring the depths of history and development Mississippi. Mrs. Campbell also grew up in Mississippi estate and/or reduce the tax burden where she graduated from Mississippi State College on your heirs. of thought about the faith that I never would have discovered.” He then said that they believed of all for Women. They met at the library in Houma, the institutions they could support; it would be Louisiana where Mrs. Campbell worked as a librarian. Saint Paul that “will most likely be the institution The couple became parents to two sons, George, 11, that will foster the carrying on of the mission and Nickolas, 8, at the time. In their later years the To learn more: the Church with the most effect.” Campbells resided in Fairfield, California until they went home to be with the Lord. Tracy Miller Reverend Travis Campbell received his Master of [email protected] Divinity degree from Saint Paul School of Theology in Saint Paul School of Theology will be eternally 913-253-5085 1964. He then moved to Fremont, California where he grateful for the faithful support the Campbells www.spst.edu/legacy-giving organized a new church start. Saint Paul Methodist provided through their encouragement and Church began in the storefront of a shopping center contributions. Their gift will continue to make and had 175 members upon Campbell’s departure. seminary education possible for men and women He went on to serve a variety of parishes in California called to ministry in the church and world. including Lemoore Methodist Church, Exeter United 4 Celebrations and New Beginnings SAINT PAUL ASSOCIATES Gifts between $500 and $999 OKLAHOMA : Rodenburg Leads Church Reverend Dr. Charlotte A. ’89 and Mr. Terry L. Abram During 125th Anniversary Dr. Gary L. ’85 and Mrs. Laurel A. Armstrong Mr. Barney Barry Rev. Shannon Rodenberg, MDiv ’13 takes a photo Reverend Rebekah Wallace ’06 and with a long-time congregation member during Reverend Derrek D.