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of local congregations have established acovenant that contributes to the mutualbenefit and common good of both.

The College seeks to enable and equipChristian leaders to be more effective intheir ministry to Christ and His mission-ary church. In response to the growingcomplexity of today’s world, KCC isserving the Lord by training courageousand biblically informed Christian leaderswho are prepared to share the GoodNews of Jesus, while providing servantleadership in the church.

While the College exists to support andenable the church in fulfilling the GreatCommission, hundreds of local congrega-tions and individuals, in turn, aresupporting the College’s evangelistic andeducational ministry with their contribu-tions and prayers. We are so veryappreciative of your support and we arethankful for our covenant relationship.

Thank you for sharing our passion for theGreat Commission and for joining us in acovenant that serves to glorify the Lordthrough the advancement of His King-dom.

Covenant: An Agreement to ServeOne Another

President Keith P. Keeran, Ph.D.

Our Father in Heaven is a covenantmaking God. Several times throughoutbiblical history we observe God invitingothers to join Him in a covenant relation-ship.

The decision to accept God’s invitation isalways voluntary and the covenantalways results in blessings for theagreeing parties. In God’s covenants,each party orders their lives and re-sources to benefit the others in thecovenant.

When Abraham entered into a covenantwith God, he was blessed beyond hiswildest imagination - and God too wasblessed by this human collaboration. Thecovenant between God and Abrahameventually resulted in the fulfillment ofGod’s great redemptive plan.

Today, we continue to enjoy the benefitsof a 2000 year old covenant we call theNew Testament (Covenant). Jesus sealedthe promises and provisions of the newcovenant by His death and resurrectionand through the Lord’sSupper we acknowledge thatHis blood makes the fulfill-ment of God’s promises to ussecure.

When Jesus said to Hisdisciples, “this cup is thenew covenant in my blood”,He was declaring that Hisdeath on the cross was forour benefit and that thepromises of the covenantwould be kept. He told themnever to forget. “Do this in remembranceof me” - never forget the covenant I diedto establish between you and me.

Like those that preceded it, the newcovenant is completely voluntary. Jesusvoluntarily went to the cross - compelledby His love and mandated by His grace.

Our choice to enter into a covenantrelationship is voluntary as well.

There are expectations often expressed inthe form of commandments, but theterms of the covenant are always for ourbenefit. Since the beginning, all thecommandments of God have been for thebenefit of those in the covenant.

There has never been a commandmentthat did not have a blessing from God asthe consequence of obedience.

This biblical concept of covenant shouldbe vital in today’s Christian community.The idea of a covenant or agreement tolive out our lives for the benefit of othersis the truest expression of Christianfellowship and is inextricably linked tothe idea of the church of Jesus Christbeing One Body.

Covenant also describes people workingtogether like the parts of the body, for thecommon good and benefit of oneanother. Covenant describes the selfless

nature that existed in thefirst Adam before sin cameinto his life and before hewas even aware of his ownnakedness (Genesis 2:25,3:11).

That selflessness is whatJesus - the second Adam -came to restore. Selflessservice to one another is thegreatest proof that we are thepeople of God. Jesus said,“By this shall all men know

that you are my disciples, if you havelove one for another.”

The College exists to support the churchin fulfilling its divine mandate of declar-ing the sovereignty of Jesus Christ to allthe nations of the earth. Because of ourcommitment, KCC and literally hundreds

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The Kentucky Christian College AlumniAssociation (Ukraine) held its annualmeeting nearly 8,000 miles from theGrayson, Kentucky campus. The associa-tion has nearly 30 members, all of whomhave completed the American StudiesProgram at KCC.

Fifteen alumni attended this year’smeeting which was held following Sundaymorning worship services at SimferopolChristian Church. Dr. Keeran presidedover the meeting and brought greetingsfrom fellow alumni in the U.S. Alsopresent was KCC alumnus Dr. Emily V.Timchenko, President of Crimean-American College. Alumni traveled fromas far as Sevastopol to attend the meeting.

Dr. Keeran said, “Despite the challenges oftravel and communication in this part ofthe world, the alumni chapter wassuccessful in drawing a good representa-tion of its membership to the meeting.”

The Ukraine chapter conducts no busi-ness, but uses its meeting time forfellowship and encouragement and to hearreports of activities from chapter mem-bers.

Dr. Keeran also reported that two CACgraduates have now completed MastersDegrees in the U.S. and both havereturned to Ukraine. One will be joiningthe faculty of Crimean-American Collegethis fall, and the other is doing missionwork in Turkey. Four other graduates willfinish Masters Degrees this year and willalso be returning to Ukraine as servant-leaders.

KCC’s covenant extends throughout theworld to missionaries who are representingJesus Christ as His ambassador in everyhemisphere.

The College’s covenant reaches out toChristian teenagers through its summerprogramming and Bible Bowl initiatives.KCC’s youth programming has been usedby the Lord to lead thousands of teens toChrist, as well as a stronger and deeperrelationship with Him.

Congratulations GraduatesWe send our congratulations to the 80servant-leaders who graduated from KCCin May. You have joined the College in aneducational covenant that has equippedand prepared you for service. May the Lordcontinue to guide and bless you as youjoin Him in the work of His Kingdom.

Thank YouThe educational ministry of KCC benefitsfrom a strong partnership in the Gospelwith thousands of supporting churches,alumni, and friends. Thank you forsupporting the College with your prayersand encouragement. We hope you enjoythis issue of The Voice.

Editor:John Dundon (606) 474-3000Graphic Design:David Bennett

©2001 The VOICE is publishedthree times a year by KentuckyChristian College. Editorial officesare located at 100 AcademicParkway, Grayson, Kentucky 41143.

In ThisIssue

The President’s Message 1Message from the Editor 2Alumni Chapter Established in Ukraine 2The Counter-Culture Covenant 3-4Equipping One Another 5-6

• The Importance of a Leadership Covenant• The Covenant of Friendship• The Train Whistle

Commencement 2001 7-9Giving & Growing 10-12Across The College Campus 13-14

Message from the EditorJohn L. DundonExecutiveVice President

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In this issue of The Voice we focus onour covenant relationship with the Lordand how our walk with Him influencesour relationships with one another.

As Dr. Keeran writes in his President’sMessage, a covenant describes arelationship that is for the “commongood and benefit” of others.

The College seeks to benefit the ministryof local congregations by training andequipping servant-leaders who areprepared “for works of service, so thatthe Body of Christ may be built up.”

About The CoverThe cover represents just a few of thecovenant relationships that KCC sopassionately supports.

We have entered into a covenant ofsupport and encouragement withthousands of ministers serving in localcongregations across the country whoare preaching the Word and serving inspecialized areas of ministry.

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“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of thisworld, but be transformed by the renewing ofyour mind. Then you will be able to test andapprove what God’s will is – His good, pleasingand perfect will” (Romans 12:2).

“Our covenant with Jesus Christ makes us

Even though the Lord had miraculouslydelivered the Israelites from Egypt, Hispeople were still being negativelyinfluenced by the Egyptian society thatthey had lived in for so long. For it wasin Egypt that the Israelites learned toworship pagan idols made in the imagesof animals and other objects.

But if Aaron and the Israelites were sosaturated by Egyptian culture that theywere willing, even desirous, to worshipgraven images, how did Moses escapethis trap? After all, he was raised byPharaoh’s daughter and “educated in allthe wisdom of the Egyptians.”

The answer lies in the fact that Moses hada special and close personal relationshipwith the Lord. It was Moses whom Godcalled to meet with Him on themountaintop (Exodus 24 & 32). For fortydays and nights Moses found himself inthe presence of Almighty God. In addition,the Bible teaches us that as he prayed inthe Tent of Meeting a pillar of cloud wouldstand in the entrance while God “wouldspeak to Moses face to face.”

Influencing the World for ChristThe lesson that the Lord teaches usthrough the life of Moses is clear. We canonly overcome the sinful influences of

our modern day society through a closeand personal relationship with JesusChrist.

In I Peter 2:11, Christians are urged to be“aliens and strangers in the world.” Weare compelled to be strangers in thisworld because, while we live on thisearth, our true citizenship is in Heavenand we are to obey the commands ofJesus Christ. We, then, are to influencethe world for Christ, while not allowingthe world to influenceor corrupt us.

This sounds admi-rable, but is itattainable? Evengiants of the Faithhave been corruptedby the lure of sin inthis world.

King David sinnedagainst the Lord byengaging in anadulterous affair withBathsheba. Afterdiscovering that shewas pregnant, andafter failing to hidehis sin by callingBathsheba’s husband,Uriah the Hittite,back from thebattlefront, Davidultimately orderedthe murder of Uriah.

In Psalm 51, the Biblerecords David’sprayer of repentance,confession, andrequest for forgive-ness. It is in thisprayer that we, through the power ofJesus, can find the strength to stop

Our society’s moral and value systemsare in a constant state of change. Satanseems to be using the popular movie,music, television, and print outlets of thisworld to lure us into the lust andfascination of sin. The pressure toconform is everywhere.

As long as Christians live in this world,we will not fully escape the fascination ofsin. However, it is in Jesus Christ, that wefind our defense against the power of sin.

The Strong Influence of CultureThroughout Scripture we are reminded ofman’s struggle in this world and theenticement of sin. John Bevere, in hisbook A Heart Ablaze: Igniting a Passionfor God (1999), reminds us of the greatinfluence that Egyptian culture had onAaron and the Israelites.

During the forty-day period that Moseswas on Mt. Sinai, the Israelites began toget restless and wondered if they wouldever see Moses again. The people criedout to Aaron and they pleaded with himto create an idol for them to worship. Inresponse, Aaron fashioned a golden calf,after which he announced, “These areyour gods, O Israel, who brought you upout of Egypt.”

by John L. Dundon

Different from the World:CounterculturalYes, as Christians, we are to be different.Just like the early New Testament church,we must be willing to take a stand forJesus Christ and accept, even expect,condemnation and ridicule for our faith.Members of the early church did notchange their message to please thepeople or accommodate the dominantJewish culture.

Just as the early church took a strongstand for Christ, we must stand for Him

and not allow ourselves to be absorbedinto modern day culture. Because wereject the sinful values and behaviors ofthis world that dominate our society, weare considered countercultural. Not onlydo we oppose the worldly values es-poused by our society, we live accordingto biblical principles found in Scripture.

Yes, our covenant with Jesus Christmakes us different from the world:countercultural. Let us pray for a pureheart, along with a steadfast and willingspirit, as we overcome the corruption ofthe world by being the Lord’s salt andlight.

Editor’s Note: See Chapter 11 in JimCymbala’s Fresh Faith (1999) for fur-ther discussion on David’s prayer inPsalm 51.

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conforming to the world’s patterns ofbehavior and be transformed by therenewing of our minds.

First, David asks theLord to “create in mea pure heart” (v. 10).David acknowledgesthat he is a sinnerand that he alone isnot capable of havinga pure heart that isfree from sin.

As Christians, wemust confess andrepent of our sinsasking the Father tocleanse us from allunrighteousness.Through the leadingof the Holy Spirit,our “hunger andthirst for righteous-ness” generates asincere desire topattern our lives afterthe teachings ofScripture, rather thanthe sinful ways of theworld.

Our prayers shouldnot only seek theLord’s forgiveness ofour sins, but also thetransformation of our

hearts. This portion of our prayer is a callfor holiness and protection from the Lordso that the sinful things of the worldmight not contaminate our bodies andspirits.

Second, David asks the Lord to “renew asteadfast spirit within me” (v. 10). In thissection of his prayer, David is looking tothe Lord to strengthen his spirit so that

he will not easily be swayed by thefascination of sin in this world. David isseeking the strength to be persistent andconsistent in his service to the Lord.

As our lives unfold, there will be manydifficult, as well as joyous times. Let usjoin David in asking the Lord to providethe strength we need, through His HolySpirit, to renew and sustain us as weseek to serve Him on a daily basis.

Third, David asks the Lord to “grant me awilling spirit” (v. 12). Jesus teaches us inJohn 14:23 that if we love Him, we willobey His teachings. Our obedience toChrist is an outward expression of ourlove for Him.

We need to pray for a spirit that is willingand eager to obey the Lord and serveHim. God’s grace through Jesus Christmotivates us to serve Him and it makesus “eager to do what is good” (Titus2:14). While we are saved by the blood ofChrist, it is our faith in Him that promptsus to willingly love and serve others(James 2:17).

When we enter into a covenant relation-ship with Christ, we take off our oldperson and put on the new. For when weare baptized into Christ, we clotheourselves with Christ (Galatians 3:27).

When we clothe ourselves with Christand are transformed by His new cov-enant, we are to be different than theworld. Jesus teaches us that He haschosen us out of the world. The worldloves its own, but hates those who do notbelong to it (John 15:18-19). In addition,Christians are warned in I John 2:15-17not to love the world, for if we do, thelove of the Father is not found in us.

“We are compelled to bestrangers in this worldbecause ... our true citizen-ship is in Heaven and weare to obey the commandsof Jesus Christ.”

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EQUIPPING ONE ANOTHER

Paul Ford recently wrote about Goddesigning every leader with intrinsicstrengths and inherent weaknesses. Hepointed out that God has designed each ofus to be strong and needy at the sametime. Ford is definitely on to something.As leaders, instead of identifying andworking on our weaknesses, or leading byour strengths alone, our leadership styleshould include how we allow others tocome alongside to make our weaknessinto a strength for the team.

That’s where a Leadership Covenant isimportant. A covenant is a relationshipbuilt on trust and commitment betweenthe leaders and others. It is built aroundthe team, not the individuals. It calls forless “me” and more “we.” Trust, empow-erment and accountability are corner-stones of our Leadership Covenant.

One sure way to build trust early is toplace the right person in the rightposition. Make sure that prior to begin-ning a search for a key ministry partner,all involved know the key duties of theposition and competencies and experi-ences needed to succeed. Behavior basedinterviewing will help determine the bestcandidate. Use of reference checks, aspiritual gifts inventory, and formaltesting should also be considered. Also,making sure that the new staff memberknows what is expected and is coached

and included from the outset helps toestablish rapport and trust.

Another way to develop trust is to createand live out a set of core values. Corevalues are the ways in which we treateach other. They are the ways we modelChristian principles in our interactionswith each other. At Southeast ChristianChurch, five core values have beenintroduced. They are pray for oneanother, serve one another, encourageone another, trust positive intentions, andresolve differences.

Many recent studies show that Christianleaders are not inclined to delegate tostaff or lay leaders. Simply put, we arebetter at the trusting part than we are theempowering part. Pray that the Lord willreveal to you those areas you do notrelease to others. And if you’re brave, askyour team members if they feel they havethe necessary delegated authority to goalong with their responsibility.

There is a difference between empower-ing/delegating and desertion. That’s whygoal focused accountability is so impor-tant. The role of the leader is to state aclear, significant vision and to communi-cate that vision in such a way that othersare influenced to pursue it. Most Christianleaders are very good at casting a visionthat inspires and motivates and has a

The Importance of a Leadership Covenantby Mike Smith

Mike Smith isDirector of Human

Resources at SoutheastChristian Church inLouisville, Kentucky

high degree of “buy in” at all levels.

We are, however, less likely to focus onestablishing clear, specific and measur-able goals or programs to accomplish thatvision. And without this goal-focusedaccountability, often well-intentionedministry staffs add to the vision or makeup their own. This leads to everyonetrying to do everything. While we arecalled to do everything we do withexcellence, trying to do everything neverleads to excellence. Think of Jesus’admonishment of Martha in Luke 10 forbeing “distracted with all her prepara-tions.”

The best stewardship of our LeadershipCovenant is to balance a passion aboutdefining this vision with an equal passionabout focusing the team on the mostimportant things to accomplish thevision. A distinguishing mark of greatleaders is that after determining those fewthings that are most important, theirteams trust each other enough, areempowered enough and are accountableenough to remain focused on the mainthings.

Throughout Scripture we are encouraged to expand our minis-try and influence for Jesus Christ. In this feature, we want tohelp you increase your effectiveness for Christ by encouragingyour spirit, fortifying your faith, and energizing your ministry.

Throughout Scripture we are encouraged to expand our minis-try and influence for Jesus Christ. In this feature, we want tohelp you increase your effectiveness for Christ by encouragingyour spirit, fortifying your faith, and energizing your ministry.


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son, Philip. We’ve been broke and we’veprospered. We’ve also experiencedtroubles in our marriage that sent us toour knees, but the promises and commit-ments we made to each other, and to God,pulled us through. It’s mainly due to ourcommon love we share in Christ. A lovenot formed only on romance, but havingthe unity of one in Christ with like goalsand dreams. We share a covenant not onlybetween us, but with God.

The train traveled on and the whistlefaded away, but the cherished memoriesof our lives together will never fade frommy heart and mind. We will continue tobuild upon covenant marriage, our past,and look forward to our journey togetherrumbling down the tracks of life.

It was a time in my life when I was tired ofgiving! There had been many trials. I felt Ididn’t need anyone’s help. But, the Lordknew I didn’t want to hurt anymore. Hesent me a true friend. She gave me the kindof friendship the Lord had planned. It wasa blessing in disguise; happening during atime when I least expected it. I was shownlove – and received true friendship!

Ralph Waldo Emerson states, “The onlyway to have a friend is to be one.” Howtrue this is! So, how do we fulfill this?

A true friendship is developed by demon-strating four traits: honesty, dependability,sacrifice, and love. An example of friend-ship is shown in the Book of Ruth. WhenNaomi insisted that Ruth leave, Ruth washonest with Naomi as she told her that shewould not leave her to go back to Moab.

The Train Whistleby Georgia Curtis Ling

All was quiet in the house and everyonewas asleep, except me. I was burning themidnight oil getting caught up on writing.A cool breeze blew through the openwindows and I heard a faint sound of atrain whistle as it moved down the tracks.

I laid down my pen and the whistle tookme on a journey as I remembered our firstlittle apartment that was located near arailroad track. I could almost feel theroom shake, as it did years ago, as thattrain rumbled down the tracks everyevening at midnight.

Ah, such sweet memories. Young newly-weds, fresh out of college, and ready toconquer the world.

We decided to keep an efficiency apart-ment my husband, Phil, had before wewere married. It was very efficient, and Imean teensy weensy. The bathroom wasso small you could potty, shower, andbrush your teeth all at the same time.Breakfast in bed wasn’t a treat, it was agiven because the bed was so close to thestove, you wouldn’t have to leave the bed

to cook. But being newlyweds we were inLOOOVE and those things didn’t seem tomatter, just as long as we were together.Besides that, it was cheap!

As time went by, the honeymoon wore offa bit and all of a sudden that apartmentwas way too small. Our search began for alarger duplex.

Sometimes I long for those simple dayswhen all we needed to survive was love,dreams, and peanut butter sandwiches.But if we stayed in that state, we wouldn’thave grown and matured and after thehoneymoon wore off, we wouldn’t havehad a foundation to cling to.

Twenty-two years later, we’re still in love,but it’s a deeper, more meaningful love.We’ve shared the every day walks of lifeand the emotional roller coaster that goesalong with it. We’ve fought, but we’vemade up. We’ve comforted each other intimes of sorrow and death. We’ve packedand unpacked moving vans several times.We’ve experienced the pain of losing achild and the jubilation of the birth of our

The Covenant of Friendshipby Leslie Arnold

EQUIPPING ONE ANOTHER

Leslie Arnold is a 1998graduate of KentuckyChristian College and

currently serves theCollege as Senior

Admissions Counselor

Ruth was dependable when she knew shewas needed by Naomi and felt it was her“duty” to stay with her. It was a sacrificefor Ruth but it was worth it to her, becauseshe loved Naomi.

Another example of true friendship shownin the Bible is that of David and Jonathan.Both loved one another deeply. Jonathansacrificed his robe to ratify the friendshipand acted sacrificially as he protected David.

God wants this kind of friendship for eachof us! In fact, He commands us to practicefriendship in John 15:12, “Love each otheras I have loved you.” He not only tells usthat He loves us through words, but showsus love through his sacrificial death.“Greater love has no one than this, that helay down his life for his friends” (John15:13). Isn’t that amazing?!?

The world is full of people who need toexperience a “true” friendship. Let’s takeHis commandment to heart! Practicefriendship.

“Some people come into our lives andquickly go. Some people move our souls todance. They awaken us to new understand-ing with the passing whisper of theirwisdom, and make the sky more beautifulto gaze upon. Some people stay in our livesawhile, leave footprints on our hearts, andwe are never, ever the same.” – AuthorUnknown

Georgia Curtis Ling (’79) isa free-lance writer, speaker,

and author. She and herhusband, Phil Ling, Jr.

(’79) and son, Philip, livein Winchester, Kentucky

Associate of ArtsElizabeth Howie ................................ Grayson, KYWendelyn Dana Mitchell ........................ King, NC

Bachelor of Social Work*Cheryl Elaine Binegar ....................... Canton, OH*Jane Allison McIlvoy .............. Lawrenceburg, KY*Susan McQueen ......................... Martinsville, INChristy Renee Marshall ........................ Beaver, OH***Sarah Elizabeth Willis .................. Centralia, IL

Bachelor of Science**Sandra L. Abshagen .................... St. Joseph, MIDaniel A. Aviles ................................ Whittier, CADawn R. Bates ...................................... Delta, OHJoy Becker .................................... Cincinnati, OHBrian J. Beesley ............................ Martinsville, IN*Rachel R. Beheler ......................... Shelbyville, INAmber K. Bennett .............................. Amelia, OHJohn P. Bennett ............................ Uniontown, OHLeanne K. Bolton ......................... Indianapolis, IN*Megan E. Brewer ........................... New Ross, INWilliam J. Brewer ........................... Wheeling, WVCharles E. Clark Jr. ........................... Greenup, KYHeather L. Cole ......................... Michigan City, INApril D. Colston ................................. Walton, KY*Tara L. Cox......................................... Butler, KYJeremiah J. Fite .............................. Tollesboro, KYStacey L. Fite .................................... Augusta, KYJoe Glover ........................................ Stilesville, INAlicia C. Hall ...................................... Means, KYPaul M. Halstead ...................... Ft. Lauderdale, FLR. Scott Haulter ..............................Columbus, OHHeather C. Hill ............................... Florissant, MO*Willis C. Holmes ...................... Madisonville, KY*Barry R. Jackson ........................ Martinsville, INTyler R. Johnson ............................. Frankfort, KY**Kristen M. Kunze ........................ Massillon, OH**Michael A. Kyle .......................... Lexington, KYAngela F. LaRose ............................... Grayson, KYRachel L. Leamon ............................. Grayson, KY**Wayne B. Lee ................................ Newark, OHMichael J. Lynn .............................. Birch Run, MI*Bithinny McKee ....................... Flemingsburg, KY

*Cara D. McKenzie ................. Winston-Salem, NCWade A. McNabb ............................... Milford, KYJeffrey S. Mast ................................... Canton, OHMolli J. Meadows ................... Winston-Salem, NCEvan M. Meyer .............................. Brooksville, KY**Staci Mullins .............................. Whitman, WV*Katie Diane Neading ......................... Canton, OHKasey R. Newbold ........................ Indianapolis, IN*David L. Norris .............................. Rushville, INArianne M. Oyer ................................ Dellroy, OHLuke J. Penrod ............................. Crooksville, OHMichelle G. Penrod ........................ Vanceburg, KY*Holly Ramsay ............................... Lexington, NC*Aubrey M. Ranson ..................... Scott Depot, WV***A. Carol Scott .............................. Grayson, KY**Darlene M. Shannon ................. Okeechobee, FLElizabeth A. Shirey .............................. Linden, PABrant E. Short .................................... London, KYAmanda E. Smith .......................... Painesville, OHJonathan D. Smith .................................. Avon, INSarah B. Spangler .................................. Berea, KYTricia A. Thomas ........................... Winchester, VAMichelle R. Toller ................................ Sturgis, MIDarrell W. West .............................. New Point, INTrevor A. Wickliff ............................ Ft. Wayne, IN*Shawn M. Young ............................ Sardinia, OHLori B. Zimmerman ........................ Tollesboro, KY*William R. Zimmerman II ..... Winston-Salem, NC

Bachelor of Arts*Brian H.Carpenter ...................... Winchester, KY**Travis W. Jones ........................... Cynthiana, KY*Todd Kirby ................................. Winchester, KYJoseph P. McGrew ...................... Steubenville, OH*Herbert D. Miller ............................. Wooster, OH*Adrian P. Reynolds .............. Chiredzi, Zimbabwe*Stephanie J. Rosenik .................... N. Canton, OHRoger D. Seay, II ............................... Portland, TXAndrew P. Walters .................................. Avon, IN**Philip J. Webster ....................... Indianapolis, IN*Wendy L. West .................................. Homer, NYShari A. Williams .......................... Alexandria, KY*Janet Wix ..................................... McDonald, PA

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude

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Farris CliftonAwarded KCC’sHighest Honor

Baker, Rutecki Address May Graduates

COMMENCEMENT 2001

Mr. Farris W. Clifton, a 1944 KCCgraduate, was presented the College’shighest honor, the Lusby Award, duringcommencement ceremonies in May. Theaward is named in honor of the College’sfounding President J.W. Lusby, and hisson, President J. Lowell Lusby, whoserved for 40 years.

Mr. Clifton was recognized for his 30 yearsof leadership of Christian Church Homesof Kentucky. During his service asExecutive Director of the Louisville basedbenevolent agency, Mr. Clifton led in theconstruction of 22 major building projectsand expanded the net worth of the agencyfrom less than one million dollars to morethan $33 million in assets.

President Keeran cited Mr. Clifton’svision and passion for the needs of bothchildren and older adults as unprec-edented in Kentucky history. “FarrisClifton was the first in Kentucky todevelop three-stage care for senior adultsby providing facilities for independentliving, assisted living, and skilled nursingcare. Under his leadership, ChristianChurch Homes of Kentucky has alsoprovided for the needs of children whohave special needs.”

President Keeran said, “The Lusby Awardis conferred by the College’s Board ofTrustees. Only those individuals whosecontribution to the mission of the churchis considered to be rare and outstandingare considered for the award. The Collegeis proud of alumnus Farris Clifton. Hiswork in Kentucky has been monumentaland selfless.”

In May, Kentucky Christian Collegegraduated 80 future servant-leaders whoare prepared for “works of service, so thatthe Body of Christ may be built up.” Thespeakers for commencement week madethe occasion even more memorable for thegraduates and their families.

Tommy Baker, a 1981 graduate of KentuckyChristian College delivered the baccalaure-ate sermon. He is Pastor of Involvement

and Outreach atFirst Church ofChrist, Burlington,Kentucky. Tommyhas served atBurlington for 20years. He alsoserved as Presidentof the KentuckyChristian CollegeAlumni Associationfrom 1999-2001.

President Keeran said, “Tommy Baker is analumnus who enthusiastically honorsKCC’s historic mission while supportingthe College’s compelling vision for thefuture.”

First Church of Christ has become KCC’stop supporting congregation. “Theirsignificant investment in the preparation offuture leaders is a clear indication of thevalue the Burlington church places onChristian higher education and its impor-tant relationship to the Great Commission,”President Keeran said.

As Pastor of Involvement and Outreach,Mr. Baker is responsible for the leadershipand coordination of the congregation’sWorld Outreach, Community Outreach, andEducational Outreach Ministries. FirstChurch of Christ in Burlington is anexciting congregation, clearly focused onthe Great Commission. President Keeransaid, “Tommy Baker is a model of thevisionary leader – and an excellent choiceto have addressed our graduates.”

This year’s commencement speaker wasDr. Greg Rutecki, The E. Stephen KurtidesChair of Medical Education at Northwest-ern University College of Medicine inEvanston, IL. His relationship with KCC

began several years ago when Dr. Keeraninvited him to address sanctity of lifeissues in a formal campus presentation.

Since that time he has returned frequentlyto address the College community. He hasserved the KCC Board of Trustees withdistinction and was elected by the Board toserve as its Chair. During his service on theBoard, he was especially enthusiastic forKCC’s strategic partnership with Crimean-American College (CAC). He has traveledto Ukraine to visit the campus and hasparticipated in CAC’s annual conference onMan and the Christian Worldview.

Dr. Keeran said, “I will never forget theresponse Dr. Rutecki received when he readhis scientific paper at the conference. At

the close of thesession, he wasimmediatelysurrounded byscientists andmedical profes-sionals whoinsisted that helecture thestudents at themedical university.He spent much of

his remaining time lecturing at theuniversity and talking informally withmedical students and faculty.”

In addition to his professional responsibili-ties, Dr. Rutecki serves on the AdvisoryBoard of Physicians for Focus on the Familyin Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is askilled professional, a gifted writer, anarticulate speaker, and a dedicatedChristian who is challenging the medicalcommunity to rethink its ethics and values.President Keeran has called Dr. Rutecki “Avoice of conscience calling the medicalcommunity back to its origins as guardiansof the sanctity of life.”

Dr. Gregory Rutecki has integrated hisstrong Christian faith with his calling as aphysician and has been formally recog-nized by Northwestern University as one ofits most skilled teachers. The College washonored to have Dr. Rutecki back oncampus for this very special occasion.

Mr. Tommy Baker

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Planning for Tomorrow

4. Debt Reduction: As people move intoretirement, it’s common for them to wantto eliminate mortgages on homes,vacation houses or other property. Again,with proper planning, debts can beeliminated in ways that will help peoplestreamline their cash flow needs andprovide greater security for themselves asthey step into their retirement years.

5. Charitable Gifts:For many people,providing gifts toministries is a highpriority. Philan-throcorp specializes inshowing people howto harness dollars thatwould have otherwisebeen lost to capitalgains and/or estate

taxes and redeploy those dollars to impactChristian organizations that are making adifference for the cause of Christ.

In summary, God has entrusted all of uswith unique gifts, talents and resourcesthat are intended to bring Him thegreatest glory. Through a balancedprocess of strategic estate planning andprayerful obedience to the Lord, it ispossible to be wise stewards of God’sresources here on earth, while keepingour eyes focused on eternal things.

Planning for Tomorrowby Greg Ring

Editor’s Note: Greg Ringis president ofPhilanthrocorp, aChrist-centered estateand planned givingcompany that servesevangelical ministriesand charities through-out the nation. Gregand the Philanthrocorp

team specialize in helping Christians developplanned giving strategies that enable them toreduce taxes, meet family needs related toinheritance, and give to the Lord’s work in asignificant way. Greg’s article is the secondin a series of informing articles that willexplore KCC’s Planned Giving Program.

In this article I’d like to address one ofthe most emotional events in the life of atypical business owner or entrepreneur;the sale of an appreciated asset, such as aclosely held business or large real estateholding.

At Philanthrocorp we have worked foryears with business owners across thecountry who have poured their skills,gifts and energy into building a success-ful enterprise. Some of these businessesare small establishments, while othersare companies that have flourished intomultimillion-dollar enterprises. We alsowork with people who own farmland orother real estate that has appreciated orbeen re-zoned and is now selling at amuch higher value than its originalpurchase price.

There are five key concerns that must beaddressed related to the sale of a busi-ness or appreciated asset.

Depending on the situation, these fiveissues may fall into a different order ofpriority. However they must all beconsidered as we walk someone throughthe estate planning process. Let’s take acloser look at these five important issues.

1. Capital Gains: If you are contemplat-ing the sale of a business or appreciatedasset, you may be shocked to discoverthat without proper planning you couldbe facing the single largest tax bill you

have ever paid in your lifetime. Advancedcharitable estate planning will typicallyreduce capital gains tax by 60 percent ormore on the sale of a business or otherappreciated asset.

2. Continuing Income: The income that abusiness owner can receive for retirementfrom the sale of a business will sometimesbe greater than his or her salary was whilethey were running thebusiness. The incomecould even be more ifthey are selling a non-income producing, buthighly appreciated assetsuch as real estate. Wecan often take a non- orlow-income producingasset, such as realestate, and generate avery handsome retirement income for thelifetime of a husband and wife.

3. Inheritance: Every family is different.Some of the families have no children orchildren who already have a significantinheritance. But most people areconcerned about providing an adequateinheritance for their children. Fortu-nately, there are ways to transfer asignificant inheritance to children andeven grandchildren of the people forwhom we do charitable estate planning.

For more information on KCC’s Planned Giving Program, call John Dundon at1-800-522-3181 or fill out and return this coupon.

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Named permanent funds are established in the name of the donor or in honor/memory ofa loved one and have an accumulated balance of $10,000 or more. The endowed gift ispermanently invested and the College’s use of the resulting income is directed by thewishes of the donor. Additional gifts may be made to any existing fund.

Endowed funds will assist students who are preparing for Christian leadership and servicein the church and in professions throughout the world for generations to come.

Speedway and Ashland Inc. Generously Support Nursing Program

Kentucky Christian College is thankful to announce a$50,000 grant from Speedway and Ashland Inc. insupport of the College’s new Bachelor of Science inNursing degree.

The funds will be used to purchase needed equipmentand complete minor renovations to the on-campusnursing facility.

President Keeran captured the spirit of this importantgift when he said, “This generous gift from Speedwayand Ashland Inc. represents their strong commitment to

support quality healthcare in the tri-state region, as well asthe College’s nursing initiative.”

The partnership between Kentucky Christian College andKing’s Daughters Medical Center - the leading health careprovider in the tri-state, is significantly enhanced by thecollaboration, sponsorship, and support of Speedway andAshland Inc.

George L. Bagby Memorial ScholarshipMyron Barnett Memorial ScholarshipSteve Bliffen Memorial ScholarshipWilliam M. “Bill” Brant Memorial ScholarshipChillicothe Church of Christ ScholarshipFarris & Ramona Clifton ScholarshipD. S. & Ruth Cowherd Memorial ScholarshipWilliam G. & Ola M. Dieringer ScholarshipLoyce Maggard Dundon Memorial ScholarshipGladys Dutton Memorial ScholarshipErieside Christian Service Camp ScholarshipGina Renee Fitzgerald Memorial ScholarshipGaylord & Catherine Hawkins Ministerial

ScholarshipFred & Daisy Hayden Ministerial ScholarshipAlbert & Nonnie Hoover Memorial ScholarshipThursa Horton Memorial Music ScholarshipDr. Ard Hoven Memorial ScholarshipPhebe Horton Huff Memorial ScholarshipWilliam & Ruth Hughes Memorial ScholarshipMary Blanche Jungers Scholarship for Women

in EducationEllis E. & Hazel W. Kiger ScholarshipEverett & Marilyn Landman Missions ScholarshipMarvin Landman Missions ScholarshipDr. Tom Lawson Scholarship

Jane Lemmon Memorial ScholarshipElwood & Faye Francis Lewis ScholarshipLyon-Fyffe Memorial ScholarshipRuby Maggard ScholarshipMaryland Avenue Christian Church ScholarshipO. M. “Pokie” Miller Memorial ScholarshipMoorman Family ScholarshipOrval Morgan Memorial ScholarshipC. S. & Mary Edwards Ober ScholarshipCarole Phillips Memorial ScholarshipWillis S. & Gladys B. Roberts ScholarshipRobert Lee & Daisy Sizemore Memorial

ScholarshipSouthland Manufacturing Company ScholarshipElmer Sparrow Ministerial ScholarshipMable Stratton Memorial ScholarshipWick H. Strother Memorial ScholarshipHoward & Kathy Taylor ScholarshipSkye Christiansen Taylor ScholarshipWilliam E. & Ruth A. Taylor Memorial

ScholarshipRichard B. Tyler & Patricia L. Tyler-Baker

Memorial ScholarshipDorothy Waters Memorial ScholarshipThomas H. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship

Permanent Funds Provide NeededFinancial Support for Great Commissioners

In John 14, Jesus teaches us that if welove Him we will obey His commands.Our obedience to Christ is an outwardexpression of our love for Him.

The Great Commission is not some taskwe simply fulfill. It is a natural expres-sion of our love for Christ. Christians arecommanded to teach others about Christ,and we are eager to comply because weknow, from first-hand experience, of thejoy that is found in Him.

The College exists to equip and inspirefuture servant-leaders to let their lightshine, so that God’s word may be carriedout and that people will come to knowtheir Savior in a personal way.

We are very grateful for the hundreds ofKnights of Prayer partners who arepraying for KCC’s educational ministryand are partnering with us in carryingthe Gospel throughout the world.

We invite others to join this vitallyimportant initiative. If you would like tojoin the Knights of Prayer effort, log ontothe KCC website at <www.kcc.edu/prayer.htm> and sign up.


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Gifts in Memory:Myron BarnettBy:Mrs. Jean Soper

Dave & Myrittis BartleBy:Mr. & Mrs. David A. Bartle, III

Quentin E. BowersBy:Mr. & Mrs. David E. Bowers

William M. “Bill” BrantBy:Mrs. Jackie Christian Brant

Glad Tidings Mediterranean, Inc.Donald MalsterMrs. Karen Sue Ticknor

Ruth ChristianBy:Mrs. Jackie Christian Brant

Leoma Mae CreamerBy:Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Adams

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. BeeryMr. & Mrs. Rodger BlackburnMr. & Mrs. Carl D. CreamerJean R. CreamerHickory Lane Church of ChristMartinsville Church of ChristMr. & Mrs. Kenneth MercerMr. & Mrs. Roger L. ParsonsRhino Linings of Western KansasChris SmithMr. & Mrs. Richard E. WhittMr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Willis

Prof. Andy DaleBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Huff

Andrea DamronBy:Mr. & Mrs. William S. Bondurant

Oak Grove Church of Christ

Waldo DevoldBy:Molly F. Badrawy

Burnett DuceyBy: Jean R. Creamer

Loyce Maggard DundonBy:Mr. & Mrs. Craig A. Dundon

Mr. & Mrs. John L. DundonMr. & Mrs. Donald E. EdwardsRuby Maggard

Gladys DuttonBy:Dorothy Murrell

Virginia Murrell

John EggletonBy:Mr. & Mrs. Paul Eggleton

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur G. Hurst

Gina Renee FitzgeraldBy:Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Fitzgerald

Ruth FreerBy:First Church of Christ,

Caldwell, OH

Paul & Helena FyffeBy:Dr. & Mrs. Darrel Fyffe

Carol GrimsteadBy:Carey C. Grimstead

Adelaide HockleyBy:Mrs. Betty McFall

Mrs. Gladys Smith

Dr. Charles HopkinsBy:Mrs. Alice Black

Dr. Ard HovenBy:Mr. & Mrs. W. Marshall Boll

Mrs. Dorothy Hoven

Lois HutsellBy:Mr. & Mrs. Cecil B. Ballard

Sam JonesBy:Arnold’s Creek Christian Church

Frances KindelbergerBy:Frances Kindelberger Trust

Mike LeavittBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Dawson

Mrs. Mary Jo LeavittMr. & Mrs. Mike Lemmons

Elwood & Faye Francis LewisBy:Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Lewis

Dr. J. Lowell LusbyBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Huff

Walter & Dorothea LyonBy:Dr. & Mrs. Darrel Fyffe

Deborah MaysBy:Albert V. Mays, Jr.

Rex MillerBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Dawson

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lemmons

Pearl MyersBy:Mr. & Mrs.Donnie C. Myers

William C. PeeplesBy:Mr. & Mrs. William D. Peeples

Carole PhillipsBy:Mr. & Mrs. David E. Bowers

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff DyeOak Grove Church of Christ

Ethel PorterBy:Mrs. Dorothy Risher

Anna ReedBy:Roy Reed

Chad RichardsonBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kelly H. Jaggers

Mr. & Mrs. James P. Prince

Willis S. & Gladys B. RobertsBy:Willis S. Roberts Estate

Lloyd & Hazel SchupbachBy:Mr. & Mrs. J. Maynard Bragg

Robert Lee & Daisy SizemoreBy:Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Brunsman

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. HoustonMr. & Mrs. Hugh E. JarrettAlta Jean MattanMr. & Mrs. Lysle ScottMr. & Mrs. Alva Sizemore

Kathy StewartBy:Tara L. Woolard

Team Expansion

Kenneth SweanyBy:Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raycraft

Mr. & Mrs. William E. SweeneyBy:Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow W. Foley

Lovie SwensonBy: John Swenson

Carol ThompsonBy:Mr. & Mrs. Loran Dace

Raymond WhiteBy:Mrs. Pauline White

Jennifer WoodBy:Albert V. Mays, Jr.

Pam WilliamsBy:Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGee

Thomas H. WyattBy:Mrs. Eleanor Wyatt

Gifts in Honor:Bill BondurantBy:Anonymous

Greg BrodnikBy:Mr. & Mrs. John J. Alexander

Jean CheesemanBy:Royce Cheeseman

Gail & Marge ClaytonBy:Mr. & Mrs. John A. Kunze

Please Note: We have made everyeffort to ensure the accuracy ofthis information. Should youdiscover an error, please acceptour sincere apology and bring itto our attention so that we cancorrect our records.

Special gifts made in memory orhonor of a loved one, friend orfamily glorify the Lord, whileenhancing the education of futureservant-leaders who are beingequipped for Christian leadershipand service.

Dr. Sherry CurtisBy:Anonymous

Sandra DeakinsBy:Anonymous

Cynde DundonBy:Mr. & Mrs. Byron Coulter

Tom GemeinhartBy:Mrs. Irene K. Rhodes

Tom & Ruth GemeinhartBy:Mr. & Mrs. Donald Gemeinhart

LaVern KarnsBy:Mrs. Irene K. Rhodes

Dr. Fred KlatkaBy:Mr. & Mrs. Mark Haven

Aaron & Chandra LucasBy:Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Lucas

Ruby MaggardBy:Mr. & Mrs. Craig A. Dundon

Mr. & Mrs. John L. DundonMr. & Mrs. Glenn Webb

Dr. Jeff MetcalfBy:Anonymous

Alice MorganBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Huff

Donald & Elizabeth NashBy:Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Huff

The Father’s of Old TownChristian ChurchBy:Old Town Christian Church,

Dorcas Circle

Scott RichardsonBy:Dr. & Mrs. David I. Richardson

Krista Mullins ShieldsBy:Dr. & Mrs. E. H. Mullins, Jr.

Southland Manufacturing Co.(Bill & Judy Honercamp)By:Dr. & Mrs. Jack L. Dyer

Skye Christiansen TaylorBy:Mr. & Mrs. Barry M. Taylor

Amber UlrichBy:Mrs. Edith Ulrich

Terry WhiteBy:Columbia Christian Church,

Laborers Class

Dr. L. Palmer YoungBy:Mr. & Mrs. Tom Mattord

Through July 31, 2001

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October 22-26 Hebrews Dr. Jim Girdwood Grayson, KY

January 7-11 World Christianity Dr. George Pickens Louisville, KY

January 7-11 Christian Education inthe Local Congregation Dr. James Estep Louisville, KY

March 11-15 Romans TBA Grayson, KY

March 11-15 The Minister as PastoralCare Leader Dr. Leonard Knight Louisville, KY


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Kentucky Christian College is pleased towelcome Dr. Gail Wise as the Dean of itsnew Program of Nursing.

Dr. Wise began providing leadership forthe Nursing program on June 1st. She

previously servedas a facultymember andadministrator forthe MoreheadState UniversityNursing program.

Dr. Wise receivedher Master ofScience inNursing and her

Ed.D. in Health Promotion from theUniversity of Kentucky.

When asked about her new leadershipopportunity, Dr. Wise said, “I feel like theLord led me here and I am excited aboutthis opportunity to serve.”

She also shared aspecial prayerrequest, “Please praythat the Lord willcontinue to bless theCollege’s efforts inworking with govern-ment and accreditingagencies as we seek final regulatoryapprovals of the program.”

President Keeran said of Dr. Wise’sappointment, “It is evident that the Lordled Dr. Wise to KCC. We feel strongly thatGail is the right person to lead thedevelopment of our new Program ofNursing. We are excited about theCollege’s opportunity to enter into thisnew area of service for the Lord.”

Dr. Wise and her husband, Tom, aremembers of the Blue Lick’s ChristianChurch in Blue Lick’s, Kentucky.

Dr. Gail Wise HeadsKCC’s New Programof Nursing

Graduate School Modules Announced

For more information on the Graduate School, please contact Dr. Leonard Knightby telephone at 1-877-841-6391 or by e-mail at <[email protected]>.

The Graduate School’s class offeringsare designed to assist Christianleaders to develop advanced compe-tencies in the ministry in order to

fulfill the Great Commission. Thefollowing graduate classes are sched-uled to be offered through March 2002:

Colors of Christmas is the theme of thisyear’s annual Feast of Christmas perfor-mance. The opening set differentiatesitself from year’s past by featuringensembles including Destiny, VIP, ARSNOVA, and the Concert Choir.

After the meal, the program will includemusic from Colors of Christmas featuringour Concert Choir and Chorale. Thisportion of the program is being recordedand will be available at the end of eachperformance.

The performances will be held nightlyfrom November 29-December 1 at 6:30p.m. Friday night will be our Alumninight, with a reception following theperformance. There will be one afternoonperformance, Saturday, December 1, at12:30 p.m.

Watch for an upcoming mailing withcomplete program and ticket information.Tickets are $25 each and can be orderedby calling (606) 474-3175 after October15. Major credit cards are accepted.

Another RecordBreaking EnrollmentThe College opened its 82nd academicyear in August by welcoming a recordnumber of 580 undergraduate students tothe campus.

KCC students will be served andequipped by 31 full-time faculty memberswho are dedicated to serving the Lordthrough the College’s educationalministry. More than 90% of KCC’s facultyhave a terminal degree in their respectiveacademic discipline.

Students have gathered on campus tostudy and grow in the knowledge ofGod’s word and to be equipped forChristian leadership and service in thechurch and in professions throughout theworld.

TotalEnrollment:580

IncomingStudents:202

States:25

Countries:10

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Harold MooreAdded to ChurchRelations TeamKentucky Christian College is pleased toannounce the appointment of Mr. HaroldL. Moore to the position of ChurchRelations Officer.

Mr. Moore, who began his responsibilitieson June 1st, formerly served as theDirector of Develop-ment for Winston-Salem Bible College.In addition, he iswell known for hisservice to the Lordthrough hisdynamic musicand preachingministry.

RegardingMr. Moore’sappointment, President Keeran said,“Harold Moore is someone who has apassion for supporting and enabling thechurch to fulfill its mission of declaringthe sovereignty of Jesus Christ among the

nations. We arepleased towelcome Haroldto the KCC ChurchRelations team aswe continue tocherish, nurture,and strengthenour relationshipwith the church.”

A 1984 graduateof Winston-SalemBible College, Mr.

Moore has also served as the SeniorMinister of the Moncrief Christian Churchin Jacksonville, Florida.

He and his wife, Alfreda, have twochildren, Sean, who is serving in the U.S.Marine Corps and is married to Stephanie,and Aletha, who is a senior social workmajor at KCC.

You may contact Harold by e-mail at<[email protected]> or by callinghim at (606) 474-3298.

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Summer In The Son and Junior HighChallenge Minister to Thousands

“We are pleasedto welcomeHarold to theKCC ChurchRelations teamas we continueto cherish,nurture, andstrengthen ourrelationship withthe church.”

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Summer In The SonDuring June and July KCC offered four weeksof intense worship and workshops for seniorhigh youth and their sponsors. The Summer InThe Son (SITS) program gives high schoolstudents the opportunity to leave their worldbehind and follow the Son.

The theme of this year’s program was“REACH.” Participants were encouraged andchallenged to reach up to God and out toothers in service to the Lord’s Kingdom.

More than 2,100 people attended SITS withover 500 decisions being made for Christduring the four-week session, including 119baptisms.

Jr. High ChallengeThe theme of Jr. High Challenge remindedyoung teens that Christians are not to considerthe ways of the world wise. On the contrary,Paul writes, “If any one of you thinks he iswise by the standards of this age, he shouldbecome a ‘fool’ so that he may become wise”(I Corinthians 3:18).

A unique feature of Jr. High Challenge was that it provided young teens withopportunities to serve those with special needs in and around the Graysoncommunity. More than 650 youth and sponsors participated in the program and84 decisions, including 32 baptisms, were made for Christ during the week.

KCC’s summer youth programming has influenced literally tens of thousands ofteens for Jesus Christ during its eighteen years of existence.

Kentucky Christian College practices equal opportunity policies in both admissions and employment anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, sex, color, age or handicap (consistentwith Section 702 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act which deals with exemptions for religious corpora-tions with respect to employment of individuals with specific religious convictions.)

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