MOODY Fall 2013 Alumni News Class Notes from Alumni of Moody Bible Institute TRAVIS AND ANDREA WILLIAMSON Translating God’s Word into Song From the Executive Director Contents Dear friends, With a new academic school year in full swing, it’s always exciting to see the enthusiasm and passion of students, faculty, and staff at Moody. As each of you know, Moody is an amazing place to prepare for ministry. Now in our 128th year, Moody is still equipping students to impact the world for Christ. 10 12 In this issue, we feature Travis and Andrea Williamson, a Now in our couple who met at Moody and discovered their life’s calling to serve as Bible translators in Ethiopia. You’ll also read about 128th year, three of Moody Bible Institute’s music ensembles who recently Moody is still traveled to three continents to share Christ through music. And in response to our invitation to share a Moody legacy story, equipping alumnus Joia (Smith) Lucht gave a fascinating account of how students to God answered a relative’s prayer and led several generations of 16 18 her family to train at Moody for global ministry. impact the In addition to students and alumni, Moody’s media ministries world for are also involved in global outreach. In June, a team from In This Issue Christ. Moody Radio held a Global Partners Training conference in Ghana, West Africa, training African broadcasters in media ministry. The conference was very well received and fits Singing God’s Praises Around the World Moody’s strategic direction to equip people with the truth International Snapshots from Moody’s Music Ensembles of God’s Word across the globe, cultures, and generations. 10 Moody Expands Media Ministry Training to Africa Whether you live in Chicago or halfway around the world, Global Partners Training in Ghana I’d love to hear how God has been leading you to minister 12 for His glory. You can email the Alumni Association at Word into Song [email protected]. I’d also be overjoyed to have you Alumni Help Ethiopians Translate and Sing Scripture join us for The Land and the Book tour in Israel next June. 16 What an amazing setting to connect with other alumni and 100-Year-Old Prayer Leads to Moody Legacy friends! See page 21 for details. Four Generations of Moody Students In Him, 18 In Every Issue Nancy (Andersen ’80) Hastings Executive Director, Moody Alumni Association 4 Moody Highlights 22 Class Notes 30 Present with the Lord MoodyHighlights Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members New Moody Degrees and Emphases Dr. Julianna Slattery and Dr. Manuel She also holds degrees in psychology To stay innovative in equipping students MACP degree, the certificate helps Gutierrez are the newest members of from Biola University and Wheaton to reach across cultures with the truth meet the academic criteria for licensure Moody Bible Institute’s Board of Trustees. College and is the author of five books. of God’s Word, Moody Theological as a marriage and family counselor Dr. Slattery and her husband, Michael, Seminary (MTS) is offering several in Michigan, Illinois, or any state the “We’re thrilled to add to our ranks two have three children. They live in new or redesigned accredited master’s student chooses. such gifted professionals,” said board Colorado Springs, Colorado. degree programs and certificates at its Jerry B. Jenkins ’67–’68 Master of Arts in Spiritual chairman . campuses in Chicago and Michigan. “Drs. Slattery and Gutierrez bring Dr. Gutierrez is dean Formation and Discipleship And Moody Distance Learning has a (both campuses) not only outstanding skills in their of the Language School new extension site! respective areas of expertise but also of Rio Grande Bible New at MTS–Michigan, this degree deep spiritual lives and a love for Moody Institute in McAllen, Moody Extension Site (Dallas, Texas) equips students to serve effectively in that can only benefit the Institute.” Texas, where he has This new site opened on the campus of various servant leadership roles, such as served for over 30 Dr. Slattery is a clinical Southern Bible Institute (SBI), enabling director of small groups or discipleship, years. He holds a students with an Associate of Science pastor, women’s ministry director, church psychologist, author, Doctor of Educational speaker, and broadcast degree from SBI to earn a Bachelor of planter, or missionary. Through Bible, Leadership degree from the University Science in Ministry Leadership degree systematic theology, and spiritual media professional. of Texas-Pan American. He attended She is also the co- from Moody Bible Institute. Cost- formation courses, students sharpen Moody Bible Institute from 1969 to effective evening courses in ministry their own spiritual disciplines and learn founder and president 1970. Dr. Gutierrez has served on the of Authentic Intimacy, leadership, congregational dynamics, to shepherd, exhort, and guide others boards of the Association for Biblical and ministry practice are taught by to grow in Christ. a ministry devoted Higher Education and Crusader to helping women find intimacy in Moody adjunct professors in a traditional Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Ministries, as well as World Radio classroom, allowing qualified students marriage and with God. Dr. Slattery Network, CrossGlobal Link, and the (both campuses) holds a Master of Science and Doctor to complete the degree in two years. International Congress on Language New at MTS–Michigan, this degree of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Learning. He and his wife, Jane, have two The extension site renews historic ties provides students with biblical from Florida Institute of Technology. children. They live in McAllen, Texas. between the two institutes dating back knowledge to effectively interpret to D. L. Moody’s days. In 1888 Moody and apply the Word of God. Students preached a sermon heard by 8,000 enhance research and communication Remembering Dr. Donald Hustad, 1918–2013 people, including then 12-year-old skills, while learning to integrate faith Harry Ironside. Ironside grew up to and ministry strategies to impact others A memorial service Dr. Hustad was a church organist, become chairman of the newly founded for Christ. This multifaceted degree, that included singing composer/arranger, hymnal editor, Southern Bible Institute in 1927 and which includes an internship under by Moody Chorale educator, and author of several books, pastor of The Moody Church two guided supervision, prepares students alumni, directed by including Jubilate!, which presents his years later. to serve as a missionary, Christian Gerald Edmonds ’57 philosophy of church music. curriculum director, Christian school was held to honor the MACP Degree with Marriage and “His effort to bring about a high or camp administrator, pastor, or in life of Donald Hustad. Family Certification (both campuses) standard of undergraduate training for other capacities. He died June 22 at The Master of Arts in Counseling musical excellence has provided a rich age 94. His wife, Ruth, died July 18, Psychology is now available not only Master of Arts [Intercultural and heritage from which we benefit every just three weeks later. As director of at MTS–Michigan but also at MTS in Urban Studies] (Chicago campus) day,” wrote Moody Music Department Moody’s Music Department from 1950 Chicago. In addition, a 13-hour marriage chair Cynthia Uitermarkt in a program This redesigned degree is student- until 1963, he left an enduring legacy, and family certification program is being for Dr. Hustad’s memorial service on driven, equipping students to serve including founding the Women’s Glee offered at both campuses, thanks to The July 27. “Since he left Moody, thousands churches, parachurch ministries, Club (now Women’s Concert Choir) and Gary D. Chapman Chair for Marriage of musicians have graduated under the and mission organizations through introducing the annual performances of and Family. Available to current students profound influence of what he began.” intercultural ministry research. Along Handel’s Messiah and Candlelight Carols. and anyone who has graduated with a with biblical and theological study and 4 MoodyAlumniNews www.moody.edu/alumnimag 5 MoodyHighlights reflection, students focus on a the integration of faith, work, and specialization such as urban ministry, economics. Students study missions- ministry in contexts of violence and based ministry programs and social human exploitation, church planting, entrepreneurial ventures that address congregational research, or intercultural global poverty and foster economic pastoral ministry. growth. The certificate includes a Vocational Stewardship Certificate hands-on immersion and innovation (Chicago campus) project designed to transform the community. Scholarships are available. Combined with a Master of Divinity or a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership To apply or for more information, degree, this new emphasis focuses on contact Admissions at 800-588-8344 or visit www.moody.edu. Dr. Chapman to Lead Pastors’ Workshop at MTS–Michigan Dr. Gary Chapman ’58, resource and support local pastors. A bestselling author of pastors’ workshop last May drew more The 5 Love Languages, than 100 local pastors to the seminary in will lead a free Pastors’ Plymouth to receive leadership training Workshop on marriage from Dr. Gene Getz ’52, former Board of and family counseling Trustees member and former professor at Moody Theological at Moody. To register for the workshop in Seminary–Michigan November or for more information, visit on November 15. MTS–Michigan www.moody.edu/pastorsworkshop or provides workshops periodically to call 888-MTS-2737. Moody Launches New Education Website prospective Moody students, alumni, and parents. What you’ll find: • Top-menu navigation helps users navigate easily through relevant topics. • Academic Program Finder tool allows prospective students to find the program of their choice according to school, campus, level, and categories of interest. • Academic calendar provides a Explore Moody’s new education website new way for students, parents, and at www.moody.edu.