At A Glance

01 Jul 2008

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Grace Graduates 298

New graduate Jessica Griffith joins her parents and grandparents following the May 3 commencement for a photo of three generations of Grace College and Seminary graduates. From left to right are Corey (BS 04) and Jennifer (Griffith) Palmer and Dave (BA 75) and Susan Griffith (BA 75), Jessica Griffith (BA 08), and Joyce (C 51) and Bob (BD 53) Griffith. All are from Winona Lake, Ind., although Dave and Susan are missionaries to France with Grace Brethren International Missions.

Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Ind., awarded degrees to 298 graduates on May 3. Degrees awarded by the college included 60 associate of science, 33 bachelor of arts, 151 bachelor of science, one bachelor of music, four bachelor of social work, five master of arts in interpersonal relations, and eight master of arts in counseling degrees. The seminary graduated 14 who earned master of ministry degrees, two master of arts in theological studies, six master of arts in intercultural studies, two master of arts in exegetical studies, one master of arts in local church ministry, six master of divinity, three doctor of ministry, and three doctor of missiology degrees. The commencement ceremony took place in the campus’ newest facility, the 2,600-seat Orthopaedic Capital Center, which was completed in 2007.

There Are 238 New Names in Glory
In 2007-2008, the ministries of the Grace Brethren Church in Wooster, Ohio, saw 238 people gave their lives to Jesus Christ, according to the church’s annual report. Many of these commitments were made by children as a result of the Neighborhood Clubs or Vacation Bible School ministries. In addition, God brought 77 people into the church in membership during the last fiscal year with the church’s roll now totaling 1,241 and its average morning attendance of 1,608.

Chaplain Townsend Retires

Chaplain Ken Townsend

Grace Brethren Chaplain Ken Townsend is retiring from the United States Air Force Reserves following 30 years of faithful service for God and country. Colonel Townsend and his wife, Vicky, were honored at a retirement ceremony on June 8 at March Reserve Air Base near San Bernardino, Calif., with Chaplain Endorsing Agent John Schumacher (Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired) participating. As a civilian, Dr. Townsend is associate regional director for the northwest region of the Association of Christian Schools International.

At A Glance

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