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a s b u r y t h e o l o g i c a l s e m i n a r y

the eighty-eighth commencement

Kentucky Campus

Saturday, May 21, 2011Wilmore, Kentucky

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The eighTy-eighTh CommenCemenT

may 21, 2011

asbury TheologiCal seminary

The Luce Physical Activities CenterWilmore, KenTuCKy

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The PresidenT’s CabineT

PresidentTimoThy C. TennenT, Ph.d.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provostleslie a. andreWs, Ph.d.

Vice President for Finance and Administrationbryan P. blanKenshiP, m.b.a.

Vice President for Advancement and CommunicationsJay e. mansur, C.F.s.

Vice President of the Florida Dunnam Campus geneva silvernail, ed.d.

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student ServicesKevin e. bish, m.ed.

Vice President for Community Life and Dean of the ChapelJohn david WalT, Jr.

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aCademiC oFFiCers

Dean of the School of Urban Ministries Dean of the School of Practical Theology Zaida maldonado PéreZ, Ph.d. CaTherine sTonehouse, Ph.d.

Dean of the School of Biblical Dean of the School of Interpretation and Proclamation Theology and Formation david r. bauer, Ph.d. James r. Thobaben, Ph.d.

Dean of the E. Stanley Jones School Dean of the Beeson International Center of World Mission and Evangelism for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership Terry C. muCK, Ph.d. Thomas F. Tumblin, Ph.d.

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Marshal of the Academic Procession Student Marshals dr. W. allan CoPPedge ChrisTy Wade

ralPh Waldo beeson ProFessor oF masTer oF diviniTy sTudenT ChrisTian Theology

sTanley John

The Cross Ph.d. sTudenT

bob Thomson assoCiaTe direCTor oF admissions Director of Music William C. goold, d.m.a. The Bible dWighT m. and luCille s. beeson

daWn beamish ProFessor oF ChurCh musiC; Ph.d. sTudenT William earle edWards

ProFessor oF ChurCh musiC

Assistant to the Marshal sheryl voigTs, m.a. Organist regisTrar and albin C. WhiTWorTh, d.Cm. direCTor oF enrolled sTudenT serviCes visiTing ProFessor oF musiC and organisT oF The ChaPel

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The aCademiC ProCession

The Marshal

The Cross

The Bible

The Student Marshals

The Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

The Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Ministry

The Candidate for the Degree of Master of Theology

The Candidates for the Degree of Master of Divinity

The Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts

The Golden Graduates

The Faculty of the Seminary

The President’s Cabinet

The Trustees of the Seminary

The Platform Party

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The eighTy-eighTh CommenCemenTSaturday, the twenty-first of May

Two Thousand and ElevenTwo o’clock in the afternoon

The Luce Physical Activities CenterOn the campus of Asbury University

PresidenT TimoThy C. TennenT, Presiding

ProCessional .................................................Rigaudon ..................................Dr. Albin C. Whitworth Campra Visiting Professor of Music and Organist of the Chapel

Words oF WelCome ............................................................................... Dr. Timothy C. TennentPresident of Asbury Theological Seminary

invoCaTion .............................................................................................Rev. Dr. Lal Chungnunga Principal of Serampore College, India

hymn oF Praise .......................................And Can It Be .......................................... Dr. Bill Goold Charles Wesley (Sagina) Dwight M. and Lucille S. Beeson Professor of Church Music; William Earle Edwards Professor of Church Music

1 And can it be that I should gain 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay, An interest in the Saviour’s blood! Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Died he for me? who caused his pain! Thine eye diffused a quickening ray; For me? who him to death pursued? I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; Amazing Love! How can it be My chains fell off, my heart was free, That thou, my God, I rose, went forth, Shouldst die for me? And followed thee.

2 He left his Father’s throne above 4 No condemnation now I dread; (So free, so infinite his grace!), Jesus and all in him is mine; Emptied himself of all but love, Alive in him, my living Head, And bled for Adam’s helpless race, And clothed in righteousness divine, ‘Tis mercy all, immense and free, Bold I approach th’ eternal throne, For O my God, And claim the crown through It found out me! Christ my own.

solo .....................................................The Lord is My Light .............................Mr. Daniel Koehn F. Allitsen Bass-baritone

remarKs ......................................................................................................................Ms. Alice WardStudent Council President, MAWE and MAC Student

reCogniTion oF sPouses and golden graduaTes ............................ Dr. Timothy C. Tennent

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sCriPTure reading ....................................Acts 8:14-24 ................Dr. Catherine M. StonehouseDean, School of Practical Theology

Orlean Bullard Beeson Professor of Christian Discipleship

address..................................... “The Heart of a Church Planter” ........................Rev. Bill CouchPastor, LakeRidge United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX

Member of Board of Trustees, Asbury Theological Seminary

reCogniTion oF honors ..............................................................................Dr. Leslie A. AndrewsVice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

reCogniTion oF honor soCieTiesInternational Honor Society of Theta Phi

Eta Beta Rho Hebrew Honor SocietyLeitourgia et Homiletica Honor Society

PresenTing oF The CerTiFiCaTeChristian Studies

ConFerring oF aCademiC degrees*Master of Arts

Master of DivinityMaster of TheologyDoctor of Ministry

Doctor of MissiologyDoctor of Philosophy

ConFerring oF honorary doCToraTeDoctor of Humane Letters

*The graduate’s family and guests are invited to stand as the graduate proceeds across the platform.

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The Service of Consecration for the Class of 2011Dr. Timothy C. Tennent

Presidential Charge to the Class of 2011

The Words of Affirmation and CommitmentThe Call to Ministry

President: Brothers and sisters of the 2011 graduating class of Asbury Theological Seminary, our call to discipleship is a call to love.

Graduates: Hear, O Israel! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.

President: We are called by Christ to embody all of the realities of the inbreaking kingdom as we preach the gospel, serve the poor, and live in holiness.

Graduates: The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; and to comfort all who mourn.

President: Though in Christ we are one body, we have many members, with gifts differing according to the grace given to us by the Holy Spirit.

Graduates: The gifts the Lord gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the Body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.

President: Do you affirm in the presence of this company that you have heard God’s call to a vocation of ministry; that you have tested that call in reflection and ministry; and that you now stand ready to take further steps of faithful service and mission?

Graduates: This we affirm.

President: As our mission proclaims, “Asbury Theological Seminary is a community called to prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world through the love of Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and to the glory of God the Father.” Are you prepared to go forth as His ambassadors to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world?

Graduates: Trusting in the work of Christ, we are.

President: Will you give yourself to a life of: earnest piety and community formation; prayer, the study of the scriptures, and all the means of

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grace; solidarity with the poor and marginalized, seeking justice and offering mercy; lifelong learning; concern for the whole of God’s creation; proclaiming the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen savior; and mission among those who have yet to call on the name of Jesus Christ?

Graduates: We will, the Holy Spirit being our helper.

President: Members of the faculty, members of the President’s Cabinet, and Trustees, you have heard our graduates affirm their call to active discipleship and ministry. Will you join me in their commission by standing with them?

(Faculty, President’s Cabinet and Trustees Stand)

President: We commission you as servants of our Lord Jesus Christ to serve Christ in all the world, to know Him and to make Him known, to embody in your lives the good news of the Kingdom of God, to be the church in the world and to build up the body of those who call Him Lord. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Let us pray. Almighty God, Father of all mercies, graciously behold these your servants. Without Your help, we are helpless. Empower us therefore with Your Holy Spirit, that we may be strong for the tasks which lie ahead; and in all our works may we glorify Your Holy Name, and advance Your blessed Kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The hymn oF dediCaTion .........Lord, You Give the Great Commission......................... Dr. Bill GooldJ. Rowthorn

1 Lord, you give the great commission: 3 Lord, you make the common holy: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” “This my body, this my blood.” Lest the church neglect its mission, Let us all, for earth’s true glory And the gospel go unheard, Daily lift life heavenward, Help us witness to your purpose Asking that the world around us With renewed integrity. Share your children’s liberty. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us With the Spirit’s gifts empower us For the work of ministry. For the work of ministry.

2 Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us For the work of ministry.

benediCTion ........................................................................................... Dr. George G. Hunter, III Distinguished Professor of Communication and Evangelism

reCessional ..........................................Trumpet Tune in C ..............Brass Ensemble and OrganClarke

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CandidaTes For The degree oF

Master of arts

CandidaTe For The CerTiFiCaTe inChristian studies

PATRICIA ANNE CARDINHarpursville, New York

A.A., Broome Community College, 1991B.S., Binghamton University, 1993

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

Biblical Studies

+JOHN ASHER ADAMSCap-Haitien, HaitiB.Th., Portland Bible College, 2007

AARON C. AMESOklahoma City, OklahomaB.A., The University of Oklahoma, 2006

DONALD S. CAULLEYPerry, GeorgiaB.S., University of Alabama, 1996

MELISSA LEIGH FERGUSONBurlington, KentuckyB.A., King College, 2008

+^JILL ANN GREENWAYTulsa, OklahomaB.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2001

◊ADRIAN PETER REYNOLDSChiredzi, ZimbabweB.A., Kentucky Christian College, 2001

*+DANIEL JAMES WYLLYSWilmore, KentuckyB.A., John Wesley College, 2009

Christian Education

JENNY LYNN DORFTilden, IllinoisA.A., Southwestern Illinois College, 2002B.A., Greenville College, 2004

TIMOTHY G. HURDNicholasville, KentuckyB.G.S., Indiana University, 1999

ROCHELL AMANDA MANUELGreenville, AlabamaA.A., Faulkner State Community College, 1998B.S., Southern Christian University, 2006

BRANDON LEE MCGINNISFlemingsburg, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2003

+MONROE DAVE PARKERBentol City, LiberiaB.S., Zion Bible College, 2007

REBEKAH ANNE STRAUBDaniels, West VirginiaB.S., Mountain State University, 2004M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2010

+LESLIE ALYNNE WESTONWashington, North CarolinaB.A., University of North Carolina, 2008

LISA MICHELLE WILSONLexington, KentuckyB.S., College of Biblical Studies - Houston, 2008

Christian Leadership

JOEL DAVID LEININGERClearfield, PennsylvaniaB.S., Northern Michigan University, 1996

+TIFFANY NICOLE MALLOYColumbia, MissouriB.S., University of Missouri, 2005

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*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

+AMY MICHELLE SEIFERTSt. George, UtahB.M.E., Baker University, 1993

Christian Ministries

SARA NICOLE COBBLytle, TexasB.A., Howard Payne University, 2001

ELISSA CORRINE HAYWOODIndependence, IowaB.S., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2005

+STEPHEN GARY MANNDecatur, AlabamaB.A., Oral Roberts University, 1981

ROBYN MARTYN SCOTTAlbuquerque, New MexicoB.G.S., Texas Tech University, 1999

+MCKENZIE MORGAN SEFASpringfield, KentuckyB.A., Stetson University, 2001

*+JONI B. WAYLouisville, KentuckyCert., Odessa College, 1976B.S., University of Central Oklahoma, 1980

Counseling

ROBIN BROWN-GORTONLexington, KentuckyB.A., University of Kentucky, 1981M.S., University of Kentucky, 1986

+RANDA LEIGH BUSHWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Georgetown College, 2008

RHEALYNN COOKVersailles, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2005

+BRETT ALAN LOWRYLexington, KentuckyB.A., University of Kentucky, 2006

ROBERT LEE MEEKSEden, North CarolinaB.A., Bethany Bible College, 2006

+VIRGINIA MARGARET OWENSWilmington, DelawareB.A., University of Connecticut, 2008

KATELYN IRENE PATTERSONHorseshoe Valley, CanadaB.A., Bethany Bible College, 2006

+LISA NANCY TELFORDClarksville, TennesseeB.A., Berea College, 2008

STEWART CRAIG THOMPSONLexington, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 1991

+ANNA MARIE VAN FLEETShallowater, TexasB.A., Baylor University, 2008

+ANGELA MICHELLE WHITEOrlando, FloridaB.A., Asbury University, 2001

Mental Health Counseling

ERIN MATHENA CAMACHOMansfield, TexasB.M., Trinity University, 1999M.A., Trinity University, 2000

+EASTON MARK FALKEThorndale, TexasB.A., Concordia University, 2008

JOY ANN HARRISGeorgetown, KentuckyB.A., Midway College, 2007

+^DORIS N. KHALAFBeirut, LebanonB.A., Haigazian University, 2000

+BRYAN LEE MANNINGLexington, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007

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LISA GAY WITHAMAlton, New HampshireB.S., University of New Hampshire, 1988

Intercultural Studies

+AMANDA DYANN COFERSearcy, ArkansasB.A., University of Arkansas, 2009

DUSTIN BLAYNE COVINGTONFloydada, TexasB.S., Texas Tech University, 2007

*MALLARY LLOYD COVINGTONDalhart, TexasB.A., Texas Tech University, 2007

+ANDREW TERENCE ERBELEScotland, South DakotaB.A., Houghton College, 2002

DOROTHY GRAY MILLERBirmingham, AlabamaB.S., Auburn University, 2007

+ZONIA LUANN MITCHELLWest Monroe, LouisianaB.A., Anderson University, 1986M.A., The University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1988

MICHAEL LOGAN NELSONBrentwood, TennesseeB.A., Samford University, 2009

KACI NICOLE SMITHZanesville, OhioB.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2007

+NATTAYA SWASDIPANBangkok, ThailandB.A., Assumption University, 2004

+JONATHAN BOYCE TODDRichmond, KentuckyA.A., Florida Community College at Jacksonville, 2004B.S., University of North Florida, 2007

+JOSHUA RYAN TOEPPERManhattan, IllinoisB.A., Governors State University, 2007

TIMOTHY MICHAEL WIXWilmore, KentuckyB.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2008

Pastoral Counseling

SHIRLEY LANHAM CHUPPGuntersville, AlabamaB.S., Berry College, 1981

+GEOFFREY RAYMOND EGBERSEdgewood, KentuckyB.S., The Ohio State University, 1978

JANICE RENA HUBERNicholasville, KentuckyA.S., Edmonds Community College, 1998M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2006

+BRADLEY RICHARD KIRKWichita, KansasB.A., Friends University, 2006M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2009

+KAREN DENISE ROBERTS MCKINNEYBerea, KentuckyB.A., Berea College, 1991

*נKAREN LYNN TUCKERWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Spring Arbor University, 1984

Theological Studies

JESSE T. ALEXANDER, IVLexington, KentuckyB.A., Western Kentucky University, 2007

AARON C. AMESOklahoma City, OklahomaB.A., The University of Oklahoma, 2006

+JOHN ROBERT CARTERLexington, KentuckyB.A., King College, 2004Dipl., Defense Language Institute, 2006M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2010

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

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MATTHEW JOSEPH GRAHAMMarion, IndianaB.S., Taylor University, 2004

PAUL KIBIRECH KORIREldoret, KenyaDipl., St. Paul’s United Theological College, 1993B.Div., St. Paul’s University, 2007

ISAAC CHARLES LANGRoseau, MinnesotaB.S., Moorhead State University, 2004

SADIE ANN MCGEE MCNAMARAWilmore, KentuckyB.A., University of Cincinnati, 2004

◊ADRIAN PETER REYNOLDSChiredzi, ZimbabweB.A., Kentucky Christian College, 2001

*CRAIG JOSEPH SEFASpringfield, KentuckyA.A., Valencia Community College, 1999B.F.A., American Intercontinental University, 2005

JAMES EDWARD SZARSZEWSKINiagara Falls, New YorkA.A., North Hennepin Community College, 2003B.A., Metropolitan State University, 2006

DEREK VANCE TROUTPerryville, KentuckyB.S., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2009

World Mission and Evangelism

OLIVIA MILLER COFFMANStanford, KentuckyA.S., Somerset Community College, 1981B.A., University of Kentucky, 1984M.A., University of Kentucky, 1986

ANGELYN COSTON FINLEYRio de Janeiro, BrazilB.S.E., Dakota State University, 1987

ASHLEY GORDON KENNEDYChattanooga, TennesseeB.A., Georgia College, 2004

CHRISTOPHER GARRETT WILLIAMSClay, AlabamaB.S., University of North Alabama, 2008

Youth Ministry

+JONATHAN JAMES MOEHLIGClarkston, MichiganB.A., Bloomfield College, 2008

ROBERT G. MULYEBaldwinsville, New YorkB.A., Houghton College, 2007

+EARL EDWARD ROOPLexington, KentuckyB.S., East Tennessee State University, 2002

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

CandidaTes For The degree oF

Master of divinity

+RAYMOND WALTER AMOS, JR.Kingsport, TennesseeB.A., East Tennessee State University, 1995

SETH NATHAN ASHERTulsa, OklahomaB.A., Oral Roberts University, 2006

+MARY ALICE BALDWINWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Oral Roberts University, 1990M.A., Southern Nazarene University, 2005

SHANNON LEE BLOSSERWilmore, KentuckyB.S., West Virginia University, 2002

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CHAD DAVID BROOKSAlexandria, LouisianaB.A., Louisiana Tech University, 2005

+JEREMY REID BUCHANANLexington, KentuckyB.B.A., University of Kentucky, 2005

TIMOTHY SCOTT BULLINGTONConway, ArkansasB.S., Kansas State University, 1995

KRISTAL RACHELLE CARSONVancouver, WashingtonB.A., George Fox University, 2003

CHARLES LEE CHRISTENSENNew Orleans, LouisianaB.A., American Intercontinental University, 2002M.B.A., American Intercontinental University, 2004

MATTHEW GLENN COLELexington, KentuckyB.A., Trevecca Nazarene University, 1999M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2005

MICHAEL EUGENE COPPERSMITHNancy, KentuckyA.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2005B.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2006M.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2010

†KENNETH EUGENE CORDERLouisville, KentuckyB.A., Western Kentucky University, 1991M.A., University of Louisville, 1993

*STEPHEN MATTHEW DAMPIERLexington, KentuckyB.S., University of Kentucky, 2005

DOUGLAS SCOTT DEPRIESTChattanooga, TennesseeB.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1999

+MELISSA MARIE DODDNixa, MissouriB.S., Missouri State University, 1990

+BRADY JON FELTZWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007

+LEMUEL JOSEPH FITZGERALDDalton, GeorgiaB.F.A., University of Georgia, 1998

*+ALICE ANN FOWLERBirch Tree, MissouriB.M., Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1981

KARLA EMILY FULLWOODFort Thomas, KentuckyB.S., Kent State University, 2005

GABRIEL ARTHUR GIBITZWilmore, KentuckyB.A., St. Louis University, 2006

*DAVID MARSHALL GRANTChattanooga, TennesseeB.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1990M.S., East Tennessee State University, 1997

SCOTT DANIEL GROWCorpus Christi, TexasB.A., Texas Tech University, 2006

SUSAN KAY HARESSaline, MichiganB.S., University of Michigan, 1977M.A., Regent University, 2008

LINDA GRACE HARRISONPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaB.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1981M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, 1985

JONATHAN BRANDON HARTDaphne, AlabamaB.A., University of Mobile, 2007

JACOB WILLIAM HERRONAthens, TennesseeB.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007

PHILLIP GREGORY HOEFLINGERHarlingen, TexasB.A., University of Texas, 2003

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

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WILLIAM EDWARD HOGANNicholasville, KentuckyB.S., University of Missouri, 1985M.Ed., South Dakota State University, 1994M.S., Air University, 2003

MELINDA KAY HOUSESioux Falls, South DakotaB.A., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1994

REBECCA NICOLE HUBERBentonville, ArkansasB.S., University of Arkansas, 2005

ERIK L. IRELANDPresque Isle, MaineB.A., Houghton College, 2003

TAMMY LINETTE JACKSONGlencoe, AlabamaB.G.S., Samford University, 1992

MARK DANIEL JOHNSONBellefonte, PennsylvaniaB.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1987

*◊JOHNATHAN ADAM JORDINGWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007

DUK-YOUNG JUNWilmore, KentuckyDipl., Kang Nam University, 1985M.A., Hong-Ik University, 1997

KEITH LYLE KATTERHEINRICHMackville, KentuckyB.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1998

AARON B. KESSONBlissfield, MichiganB.A., Spring Arbor University, 2003M.A., Spring Arbor University, 2006

CHAN GYU KIMSeoul, South KoreaB.A., Oakland City University, 2008

YOON KI KIMSeoul, South KoreaB.Th., Methodist Theological Seminary, 1997M.Th., Methodist Theological Seminary, 2001

CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON KLINGENFUSPetal, MississippiB.A., University of Kentucky, 1992

*RYAN MICHAEL KOCAKWilmore, KentuckyA.S., Park University, 2006A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 2006B.S., Park University, 2006

+STEVEN JOHN LAGANWilmore, KentuckyB.S., United States Military Academy, 2001

JOHN GABRIEL LAWSONNicholasville, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007

◊THERESA LYNNE LIEBLANGWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2006

◊THOMAS FRANK LUSITANASpringfield, IllinoisA.A., Lincoln Land Community College, 2005B.A., Mid-America Christian University, 2007

CRAIG MICHAEL LUTTRELLMarshalltown, IowaB.A., Iowa State University, 2001Dipl., University of St. Andrews, 2004

DAVID AUSTIN MCCLAINWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2004

PAUL JAEWOONG MUNKenosha, WisconsinB.A., University of Wisconsin, 2005

RYAN MATTHEW PAIGEPort Jefferson Station, New YorkB.A., Gettysburg College, 2004

SAMANTHA ANN PARSONProsper, TexasB.A., Texas A & M University, 1992

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

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WILLIAM LEONARD PASIECZNYTishomingo, OklahomaB.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1994

†+JOLITA PIECIAITETaurage, LithuaniaDipl., Vilniaus Kolegija, 2004

TIMOTHY RAY PUCKETTHanover, MichiganCert., Jackson Community College, 1981A.G.S., Jackson Community College, 2005B.A., Spring Arbor University, 2007

+CAMERON SCOTT RASHElkhorn, KentuckyB.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2007

+LESLIE RALPH RYEClarksville, TennesseeB.B.A., Austin Peay State University, 1982

+ANNA KRISTEN CHIPLEY SCHRICKELCarthage, MississippiB.S., Mississippi University for Women, 2008

*MATTHEW BENJAMIN SCRAPERStroud, OklahomaB.A., Rogers State College, 2005

*CRAIG JOSEPH SEFASpringfield, KentuckyA.A., Valencia Community College, 1999B.F.A., American Intercontinental University, 2005

+MCKENZIE MORGAN SEFASpringfield, KentuckyB.A., Stetson University, 2001

+CLINTON RICHARD SHEETS, IIChillicothe, OhioB.S., Ohio University, 2008

+ANTHONY SHANE SMITHWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2002

+THOMAS LYNN SNYDERDexter, MichiganB.S., Michigan State University, 1975M.S., Michigan State University, 1977

+WILLIAM VAUGHN STAFFORDMontgomery, AlabamaB.A., Anderson University, 1994

+JOSHUA RYAN TOEPPERManhattan, IllinoisB.A., Governors State University, 2007

+^MELONEE CLEONE TUBBAthens, AlabamaB.S., University of North Alabama, 2007

*נKAREN LYNN TUCKERWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Spring Arbor University, 1984

ADAM PHILLIP VODICKALexington, KentuckyB.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2005

DEBRA LEAH WACKERLoveland, ColoradoA.A., Aims Community College, 1986B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1988

JOSEPH GRAHAM WHITEBerea, KentuckyB.S., Berea College, 1998M.In.Ed.,Clemson University, 1999

DUSTIN ELI WILHITEMuleshoe, TexasB.A., East Central University, 1997

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

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CandidaTe For The degree oF

Master of theology

*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council

World Mission and Evangelism

+JANE WAIRIMU KAMAU LANG’ATNakuru, Kenya

Dipl., Kenya Highlands Bible College, 1988B.S., Wesley College, 2005

M.A., Wesley Biblical Seminary, 2008

CandidaTes For The degree oF

doCtor of Ministry

VITALIY VIKTOROVICH BAKMinneapolis, MinnesotaB.A., Odessa Theological Seminary, 1997M.Div., Samford University, 2003Dissertation Project: Curriculum For Preaching in the North Caucasus Bible Institute Mentor: Dr. Michael Pasquarello, II

BRIAN VOYGHT BRADFORDLittle Elm, TexasB.S., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2000M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2003Dissertation Project: Relational LeadershipMentor: Dr. Thomas F. Tumblin

BRENT HUNTER BURDICKQuezon City, PhilippinesB.A., University of Oklahoma, 1984M.A.R., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1990Dissertation Project: Coaching Pastors of Faith Evangelical Church of the Philippines Churches for Church GrowthMentor: Dr. Leslie A. Andrews

YI JOON CHANGCincinnati, OhioB.A., Methodist Theological Seminary, 1985Th.M., Methodist Theological Seminary, 1992M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2002Dissertation Project: Equipping the Laity Through Discipleship Training in a Korean ChurchMentor: Dr. Thomas F. Tumblin

OVIDIU IONEL DRAGANArad, RomaniaB.Th., Institutul Teologic Baptist, 2000M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005Dissertation Project: Biblical PreachingMentor: Dr. Stacy R. Minger

DAVID ALLEN ESTEPHarrisburg, IllinoisB.S., Park University, 1995M.Div., Saint Paul School of Theology, 1998Dissertation Project: Walking to Emmaus: Strengthening Christian Religious FaithMentor: Dr. C. Milton Lowe

JEFFREY SCOTT HARPERUrbana, OhioB.A., Asbury University, 1988M.Div., Ashland Theological Seminary, 1997Dissertation Project: Confirmation and Ministry ParticipationMentor: Dr. James K. Hampton

MICHAEL KARL HOPPEDothan, AlabamaB.A., Ohio Northern University, 1999M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2002Dissertation Project: The Unfinished Mission: Evaluating the Impact of the Global Outreach Seminar in the Local ChurchMentor: Dr. Brian D. Russell

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PIUS NDUNGU KAGWIMombasa, KenyaCert., Nairobi University, 1988B.Div., St. Paul’s United Theological College, 1992M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2004Dissertation Project: Social Transformation Through Transformational Leadership: A Case Study of Mombasa SynodMentor: Dr. Tapiwa Mucherera

CLAUDE JACKSON KAYLERAsheville, North CarolinaB.A., University of North Carolina, 1984M.Div., Duke University, 1989Dissertation Project: Clergy Stress: A Study of Stressors and Stress-Relieving Practices Among United Methodist Clergy in Three Districts of the Western North Carolina ConferenceMentor: Dr. Robert G. Tuttle, Jr.

PEDRO PEREIRA MAGALHAESLambare, ParaguayB.Th., Seminario Teologico Bautista, 1991M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2006Dissertation Project: Spiritual and Strategic Leadership in Pastoral MinistryMentor: Dr. Brian D. Russell

HAROLD FREDERICK MEADOWS, JR.Bourbonnais, IllinoisB.A., Anderson University, 1984M.A., Regent University, 2004Dissertation Project: Restoring Balance Between Doing and Being: The Functional Pastor and Adrian van Kaam’s Formative Spirituality Mentor: Dr. Stephen L. Martyn

BRIAN VANN MILLERMobile, AlabamaB.S., Auburn University, 1997M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2000Dissertation Project: Images of the Missional Church: Leadership, Culture, and Practices In ContextMentor: Dr. Thomas F. Tumblin

DAVID ALLEN MULLENSKokomo, IndianaB.S., Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, 1988M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1992Dissertation Project: Missional Spirituality: Invitation to ListenMentor: Dr. Brian D. Russell

THOMAS DAVID NICHOLSHouston, TexasB.S., Texas A & M University, 1977M.Th., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1984Dissertation Project: An Online Peer-Based Spiritual Mentoring Program for Field MissionariesMentor: Dr. Leslie A. Andrews

GEOFFREY KAMAU NJUGUNANyayo Stadium, KenyaB.A., Central Bible College, 1990M.A., Nairobi International School of Theology, 2002Dissertation Project: How to Overcome Ethnic Hostility in Kenya That is Fueled by Our Political Differences During ElectionsMentor: Dr. Terry C. Muck

ROBBIE DEWAYNE PHILLIPSJohnson City, TennesseeB.A., Pacific Christian College, 1991M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion, 1999Dissertation Project: Seeing the Big Picture: A Study of Walk Thru The Bible’s Old Testament Seminar’s Impact on the Spiritual Health of ParticipantsMentor: Dr. Donald E. Demaray

MATTHEW DANIEL PICKERINGBeaver Dams, New YorkA.S., Community College of the Finger Lakes, 1990B.A., Houghton College, 1993M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1996Dissertation Project: The Picture of Health: A Study of Church Health in the Central New York District of the Wesleyan Church Mentor: Dr. Leslie A. Andrews

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BRUCE ERIC PRATTFlower Mound, TexasB.A., University of Colorado, 1995M.Div., Iliff School of Theology, 2000Dissertation Project: You Are Fired: A Phenomenological Study of Pastoral Perspectives on Termination in a Particular County of North TexasMentor: Dr. Michael Pasquarello, II

KOK KHOON TANKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaB.Th., Malaysia Bible Seminary, 1980B.Div., Trinity Theological College, 1983M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2002Dissertation Project: Current Knowledge, Practices and Desired Goals of Small Group Ministry for Training Implications in the Churches of the Trinity Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in MalaysiaMentor: Dr. C. Milton Lowe

JAMES HUDSON TAYLOR, IVTaipei, TaiwanB.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1982M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1987Dissertation Project: The Antioch of China: The Emerging and Maturing Indigenous Missionary Movement in ChinaMentor: Dr. Eunice L. Irwin

JOHN PAUL WALLACEWhitesboro, TexasB.A., Dallas Baptist University, 1988M.Div., Brite Divinity School, 1994Dissertation Project: A Study of the Effects of Family Systems Approach on the Staff, Leadership, and Congregation of First United Methodist Church PaulsboroMentor: Dr. Dale Hale

CandidaTes For The degree oF

doCtor of Missiology

RICHARD L. TWISSVancouver, WashingtonDissertation Project: Native-Led Contextualization Efforts in North America 1989-2009Mentor: Dr. Michael A. Rynkiewich

CORI MCMILLIN WAISANENLinton, North DakotaM.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1992Dissertation Project: Crossing the Great DivideMentor: Dr. Steven J. Ybarrola

CandidaTes For The degree oF

doCtor of PhilosoPhy

Evangelization Studies

SANGWOO CHOChinju, South KoreaB.S., Yonsei University, 1995M.Div., Korea Theological Seminary, 1999Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary, 2006Dissertation Project: The Evangelization of Secular Young Adults in South Korea: Effective Principles for Conversion Growth Among Protestant ChurchesMentor: Dr. George G. Hunter, III

Intercultural Studies

SUH TAE YUNSeoul, South KoreaB.A., Seoul Theological University, 1992M.A., Seoul National University, 1999M.T.S., Drew University, 2003Dissertation Project: Mission Between Religious Pluralism and the Postmodern Claim of Truth: A Study of Young Korean Protestants’ Views of Other FaithsMentor: Dr. Lalsangkima Pachuau

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reCiPienT oF The honorary doCToraTe

doCtor of huMane letters

JOHN L. EWING, JR.

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