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DR. SARAH SUMNER JOINS AS DEAN OFA.W. TOZER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Occasionally, I hear students and others talk about this mystical thing called the Simpson University “bubble.” By this they mean to convey a sense of isolation from the “real world.” I would agree in the best sense of the phrase, the university is a place set apart. But I would prefer to think of it not as an island but as an oasis, where there is time for students to freely explore the world of ideas, develop life-long relationships, sharpen leadership skills, deepen their Christian faith, and begin to positively influence the church and society. As a Christ-centered learning community, Simpson University develops students in mind, faith, and character to influence the world through leadership, scholarship, and service. We have just completed another academic year at Simpson University with our spring 2010 graduation. Each graduation ceremony remains a thrilling event—a time to celebrate with men and women who have successfully completed their respective academic programs and who have been equipped to think, live, and serve effectively in the church and the world. They leave this oasis prepared to engage their world in exciting ways. They are increasingly bursting the bubble and touching the world! These graduates speak volumes to the world about this special place, Simpson University. We are grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution to their lives as we continue to be a “gateway to world service.” Knowing of Simpson University’s commitment to equip students to influence their world for Christ, I hope you will enjoy this issue of the Gateway, which includes a spotlight on A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary and our new dean, Dr. Sarah Sumner; articles by our provost, Dr. Stanley Clark, and our Music Department chair, Dr. Dan Pinkston; alumni news and updates, highlights of the academic year; and an introduction to two of our newest academic programs—the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. You will find this issue to be filled with exciting news. I believe it captures the positive developments that are taking place on our campus. Be sure to share your copy of the Gateway with a family member or friend when you are done reading it. God bless you and thank you for your prayers and faithful support for Simpson University.

Larry J. McKinney / President

Photo courtesy of the McKinneysDr. Larry McKinney and his wife, Debbie,

spent time with Board of Trustees member Bill Resinger and his wife, Edie,

on a trip to Alaska.

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features08 – Spiritual Perspectives: U2 and Igor Stravinksy10 – Simplicity on the Other Side12 – Spotlight: A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary23 - A Heart for Haiti

departments04 – Happenings16 – Alumni News22 – Advancement News

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SIMPSON UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIONPRESIDENT: Larry J. McKinney, Ed.D.PROVOST: Stanley A. Clark, Ph.D.EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: Bradley E. Williams, M.B.A.VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT: Herb Tolbert, Ed.D.VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT: Gordon B. Flinn, M.B.A.VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: Richard W. Brown, D.Min.CHANCELLOR: James M. Grant, Ph.D.

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impson Univer- sity honored more than 340 graduates during its two 2010 commencement ceremonies. The January com-mencement included the largest number of graduates in the 21-year history of the ASPIRE degree-completion program. Of the 156 graduates at that cere-mony, 126 were from the School of Continuing Studies. April’s outdoor com-mencement featured 186 graduates: 124 in the traditional undergraduate program; 47 from ASPIRE; and 15 earning master’s degrees from the School of Education and A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Eight of the master’s graduates were from the university’s first cohort in South Korea.

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Simpson launches new academic programsTHE UNIVERSITY IS EXCITED to be offering three new academic programs in its undergraduate and master’s areas. A new Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology launched in January 2010. This 60-unit program, approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, is designed to prepare students for licensure as marriage and family therapists in California. A four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing will be offered starting in the fall. Fundraising is underway through the Gateway to the Future Campaign (see p. 22) for a Science and Nursing Building. The School of Continuing Studies (ASPIRE Program) is working toward a spring 2011 launch of the university’s first online-only major, a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

University earns presidential distinctionFOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, Simpson University earned a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of exemplary efforts in community service. Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement. Simpson students have been honored for their annual participation in a citywide cleanup day, helping the National Park Service and for holding summer youth leadership retreats. In October 2009, nearly 170 Simpson volunteers helped with brush cleanup along the Sacramento River Trail in Redding.

Student receives prestigious internshipA SIMPSON UNIVERSITY BIOLOGY MAJOR was recently accepted into a prestigious summer research program with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security . Amy Zellman, a junior from Florida, will be working on an acute wound healing study at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash., under the guidance of Dr. Steven Goheen.

“Amy has developed excellent academic discipline at Simpson University, and she takes the initiative to find and pursue opportunities,” said Larry Siemens, assistant professor of chemistry. “The research she participates in this summer will go far to prepare her for graduate school.”

The Department of Homeland Security offers a 10-week stipend internship program for eligible students majoring in science and technology disciplines. Interns have the opportunity to work at federal research facilities.

Zellman, who wants to pursue a combined M.D./Ph.D. program after graduation, learned about the internships by researching online. The application process included personal statements, a background check, and a phone interview. Additionally, her professors at Simpson provided letters of recommendation on her behalf.

“My professors have done a great job preparing me for this,” she said. “I’ve had a lot of helpful interaction with professors due to small class sizes.”

SIMPSON IN THE COMMUNIT Y

President addresses state committeeSimpson President Larry McKinney (pictured, right) was invited to speak Feb. 2, 2010, to the Joint Committee on the Master Plan for

Higher Education at the State Legislature in Sacramento. He was asked to represent Simpson University as well as the 75 members of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU).

The invitation came at the recommendation of state Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (pictured, left), R-Gerber, and the president of the AICCU, Jonathan Brown.

University joins city Christmas paradeSimpson University staff and students constructed, decorated and rode on

a float during the annual Redding Christmas Parade in December 2009. More than 12,000 people attended the parade.

Simpson hosts world-renowned quartetMore than 420

community members visited Simpson in February for an evening performance by the Leipzig String Quartet. In addition to Redding, the group has performances this year in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Vienna, Paris and Tokyo.

Music students compete for scholarshipWinners of the annual Performance Prize Competition, from left to

right: Rebekah Joy Brown, piano, 3rd place; Brenda Rhoads, vocals, 2nd place; Amy Knickerbocker, vocals, 1st place.


FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIMPSON UNIVERSITY

ATHLETICS, including scores and game highlights, visit

athletics.simpsonu.edu.

SIMPSONhappeningsSoccer

Men’s soccer finished its season 3-13 overall, 3-9 in the California-Pacific Conference. The Lady Red Hawks were 8-9

overall, 5-5 in the Cal-Pac. Courtney Opie, a junior, was named Cal-Pac co-player of the year and earned an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention.

Volleyball

The Lady Red Hawks were 6-16 overalland 5-7 in the Cal-Pac for the season.

Cross-country

Simpson University hosted the Cal-Pac Conference cross-country championship on campus in November 2009. The men’s team finished third, and the women’s,

For the second consecutive year (2008-09), Simpson University was selected as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character institution.

fourth. Three runners, Henry Kosky, Lynette Garringer and Alyssa Hope, represented Simpson in the NAIA national tournament in Washington.

BasketballThe Red Hawks, 10-19 overall and 4-8 in the Cal-Pac, made it to the semi-finals of the Cal-Pac Conference tournament. The Lady Red Hawks, 9-22 overall and 7-5 in the Cal-Pac, also made it to the tournament semi-finals, a first in Simpson history. Three athletes earned Cal-Pac Player of the Week honors: Justin Sparks, Dominique Simmons and Paige Barrett.

Baseball & Softball The Red Hawks wrapped up their season 19-26-1 overall. The Lady Hawks, in their second season, were 35-19 overall and 14-2 in the Cal-Pac. They won the university’s first Cal-Pac regular season championship and qualified for the NCCAA Softball National Championship.

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The Red Hawks hosted the entire Cal-Pac Conference at the Simpson University Invitational in March 2010, placing third overall. Sophomore Mitch Card made school history in October when he earned a First-Team All-American honor following an NCCAA Division I National Championship Tournament.

A YEAR IN REVIEWATHLETICS 2009-2010


Summer Mission Teams 2010Simpson students will span the globe this summer to serve in numerous ways. Visit simpsonu.edu/missions to read student blogs and learn more. Here’s where students are traveling:

• Amsterdam• Arab Lands• Costa Rica• Dominican Republic• Germany• Haiti• India• Korea• Mexico• San Francisco

Simpson hosts grandparentsOn Feb. 5, 2010, the university hosted nearly 50 grandparents for its first Grand-parent Day. Visitors from Utah, Canada,

Oregon and through-out California attended chapel, visited classes and enjoyed time with their college grandchild. A farewell dessert and a presentation by President Larry McKinney about

Simpson’s past, present and future com-pleted their visit.

Now onlineOur Web team is hard at work adding new features to the new look of our Website, simpsonu.edu. Check out these online additions:• 2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT: Read last school year’s highlights in this report that also lists financial supporters: simpsonu.edu/annual report.• CHAPELCAST: Listen to chapel services online or download audio files.• STUDENT BLOGS: Learn about campus life through the writing of our student bloggers.

Simpson earns first Cal Pac championshipTHE LADY RED HAWKS SOFTBALL TEAM gave Simpson University its first California-Pacific Conference championship title in school history this spring in a win over Holy Names University and took home three individual awards. Sophomore infielder Valerie Rodriguez won Cal Pac Player of the Year; Haley Rodriguez was named Pitcher of the Year; and Wayne Stower was named Coach of the Year. In addition, five players were named to the Cal Pac All-Conference first team: Valerie Rodriguez, Haley Rodriguez, Morgan Davis, Stefanie Singh, and Nicki Feuerbach.


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The School of Education honored Dr. Len Wallmark in fall 2009 for his 14 years of teaching the Instructional Strategies of Christ course in the Master of Arts in Education program. Dr. Glee Brooks, dean of the School of Education, said many M.A. students raved about Dr. Wallmark’s teaching, deep knowledge and gentle manner. “We are grateful and blessed to have had Len teach our graduate students in this very important course,” she said. “We will miss him.”

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from a paper written by music professor Dan Pinkston and presented at the first international conference to celebrate the work of the band U2 in October 2009. The paper, titled “U2 and Igor Stravinsky: Texture, Timbre, and the Devil,” explores the many parallels between the contemporary Irish band and Stravinsky, a leading 20th century composer. The full text is available online at simpsonu.edu/u2.

The temptation of Christ, as told in the Gospels, climaxes as Satan offers him everything that can corrupt a man. “All of this,” whether power, riches, or fame, represents an immediate and enjoyable, but ultimately devastating temptation. In a sense, all Faustian legends relate back to this temptation of Christ. The way that the rock band U2 and classical composer Igor Stravinsky both explore the temptations and tensions between celebrity and faith serve as a commonality in their work.

Stravinsky’s spiritual journey is instructive. As a young composer, he was catapulted to fame and influence through the success of his early ballets. He grew accustomed to seeing his name in print, to hearing the applause of adoring audiences. Stravinsky’s reflections on the temptations of success are expressed in two key works: “The Soldier’s Tale” (1918) and “The Rake’s Progress” (1951).

“The Soldier’s Tale,” an ingenious composition for chamber ensemble and narrator, tells the story of a young soldier who sells his soul to the devil in return for riches and success. Stravinsky’s music

Honoring Dr. Wallmark

DANIELLE BECK, assistant professor of psychology, successfully defended her dissertation, titled “Executive Function and its Relation to Childhood Obesity.” Her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology is from

the University of Washington.

DR. DWAYNE CORBIN, assistant professor of music, won first place for an original percussion composition titled “Cage for One” in the 2009 Percussive Arts Society composition contest.

DR. ANN MILLER, associate professor of history, presented a paper in October 2009 at the California Regional Conference on Faith and History, in which she integrated issues of faith and her discipline.

DR. JACK PAINTER, associate professor of New Testament, presented a paper titled “Mystical Identification with Christ in the Odes of Solomon” at the Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting in New

Orleans in November 2009.

DR. DAVID STRONG, Frances P. Owen Distinguished Professor of Missiology, had two book reviews published in Missiology in 2009.

DR. DAN PINKSTON, associate professor of theory and composition, was chosen by ASCAP, in a national competition, to receive an award for his “catalog of original compositions.” He also presented a paper in October

2009 at a professional musician’s conference in North Carolina (see next page).

DR. BRIAN LARSEN, associate professor of English, presented a paper entitled “The Shack as Literature: Its Theological Implications” at a faculty colloquy and at the annual meeting of the

Evangelical Theological Society in New Orleans in November 2009.

DR. MICHAEL LYONS, assistant professor of Old Testament, co-edited (with William A. Tooman) the book Transforming Visions: Transformations of Text, Tradition, and Theology in Ezekiel, published by

Wipf and Stock, Pickwick Publications, 2010.

MARDY PHILIPPIAN JR., assistant professor of English, successfully defended his dissertation on March 30. His dissertation is entitled “Methods of Devotional Reading in Early Modern England,” and his Ph.D.

in English is from Purdue University.



references many styles and trends of his era, notably jazz, and shows his ability to recast forms of the past in new, seemingly out-of-focus ways that heighten the effect of the work’s moral message. One wonders if Stravinsky’s own fame and success prompted his cautionary tale.

Over three decades later, Stravinsky returned to a similar theme in the opera, “The Rake’s Progress.” The story concerns a young man who deserts true love in order to pursue riches and city life. In the end his closest adviser turns out to be the devil, and he is reduced to nothing, financially and spiritually devastated.

Stravinsky never renounced the life of a famous artist—he seemed to enjoy the spoils of success, while always mindful of spiritual realities. This brings to mind the tone and emphases of U2’s work in the 1990s. From Bono’s lyrics to the on-stage personae he used, the band was at once criticizing and enjoying the temptations of the rock star life.

Numerous U2 songs tackle these issues, but a glance at the lyrics to “Vertigo” reveals a direct reference to the temptation of Christ. The devil’s words echo in the line, “All of this can be yours,” in the context of a world of moral choices that can be dizzying, that produce a sense of spiritual vertigo.

Bono’s most notorious foray into these issues is his on-stage character MacPhisto. A reference to Mephistopheles of Faust fame, Bono’s devil parody in MacPhisto was described in New Musical Express magazine

as “the alter-ego for Bono and every other bloated rock star, every poor lost showbiz, fame-addicted entertainer.” The MacPhisto character shows an affinity for C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters. Lewis’s approach is to fight the devil by getting inside his head and seeing the world through the eyes of hell. Much like the devil in Stravinsky’s “Soldier’s Tale,” Bono’s MacPhisto is entertaining, powerful stage-craft and a bone-chilling experience for those who believe in the reality of spiritual evil.

The above description of so many devil-themed works could suggest an unhealthy infatuation with evil, but a careful study of both Stravinsky’s and U2’s catalogues reveals a clear spiritual balance. Many works are prayers, asking God for help, and others are songs of praise.

In “Symphony of Psalms,” “Requiem Canticles,” and “Threni,” Stravinsky seems to step back from self-gratifying celebrity and focus on worship. In “Symphony of Psalms” (1930), he sets a number of psalm texts as serious prayers. It is noteworthy that the second movement uses the same text (Psalm 40) as the well-known U2 song “40.”

In addition to “40,” many other U2 songs feature prayerful, psalm-like lyrics, notably the victorious “Yahweh,” and others such as “Wake Up Dead Man” and “Love Rescue Me,” songs that question and complain in a manner often found in the psalms. We sense with both U2 and Stravinsky that these are genuine, honest prayers. There is no

trite Bible-bashing; there are no ritualistic formulas.

The 21st century presents the listener with a dizzying number of musical options—traditional repertoires and new styles intermingle increasingly. And yet many listeners persist with the assumption that these musical styles have little in common or even have irreconcilable differences. Stravinsky never worked outside the parameters of classical music, and U2 has never been anything but a rock band, but a resemblance exists in their respective artistic achievements, their approaches to dealing with fame, and their spiritual journeys.

For masterful creative artists of any genre or era, each work is a human document that expresses who the artist is as a person, including the spiritual domain. For both Stravinsky and U2, music was—and, for the latter, continues to be—a fundamental means of personal expression and an inevitable vocation. Both U2 and Stravinsky have left us with a large body of work that is broadly influential, deeply human in meaning, and at times, exquisitely beautiful. The spiritual substance of their output is also part of their lasting legacy. Works that artfully speak to spiritual concerns such as joy, sadness, good, evil, longing, and praise will long outlive the musicians themselves.

Dr. Dan Pinkston, chair of the Music Department and an award-winning composer, has been at Simpson University since 2001. He is on sabbatical this semester.

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he fig is a very common fruit in much of the world, and of course in biblical times as well. It is a cheap fruit, too; you can pick one up at the store for about 20 cents. There is an old expression for something that is basically worthless: “I wouldn’t give a fig for it.” Our modern-day equivalent would be, “I wouldn’t give two cents for it.”

Oliver Wendell Holmes was an American jurist who served on the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years in the early 1900s. Almost 100 years ago he made one of the most profound statements I have ever read. Talking about the pursuit of truth, he said, “I wouldn’t give a fig for the simplicity on this side of understanding, but I’d give my life for the simplicity on the other side.”

It’s not hard to grasp what he means about simplicity on this side. Things look simple to an uneducated person or someone who is just starting to study a topic. At the beginning of the learning process the answers don’t appear to be all that difficult to obtain. Let’s say you are embarking on the study of history. It seems simple enough: there are kings and wars, treaties and discoveries; all we have to do is memorize them in the correct order, and then we will understand history.

But what seems simple at the outset is in fact something else altogether. As we journey deeper into learning, we realize how complex everything really is. The truth is an elusive target. Everything is changing, all the time. Nothing seems to add up. Findings are contradictory; accepted principles are challenged, revised, even discarded. Bright minds disagree, sometimes with great passion, on the basic issues in their disciplines.

So for our novice history student, strong and disturbing challenges appear. Who actually wrote the account we are reading,

and why? Is it accurate? What unseen biases may have colored the narrative? What information has survived over the decades or centuries, and why? What really happened, and how can we know for sure? Which parts are propaganda, and which are factual?

At that point we have three choices. We can give up in despair and do something else with our lives that doesn’t involve thinking or learning. Or we can close our minds, accept simplistic and unchallenged beliefs, and ignore the inevitable inconsistencies and errors in our view of the world. Or we can begin to dream about making things simple again, of attaining the overarching

explanations that lie beyond what we can see.

Those who choose the third option, to keep pursuing truth, get occasional glimpses of the “ultimately simple” order of things along the way. It starts when we make progress in developing theories and collecting data. Propositions begin to come together and hold together. Conclusions in one area are generalized to other areas and continue to ring true. Micro-theories become mid-range theories and still make sense. This is the joyful part of discovery, and it has compelled legendary minds to search for finality, ultimate truth, since the

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Enlightenment began almost 400 years ago.Consider Albert Einstein, who dedicated

his life to the search for a unified theory — a “Theory of Everything” that would account for everything that happens in the universe, that would unite and explain the fundamental elements of nature. He made amazing progress in his theory of relativity but died far short of the goal. Perhaps the most well-known contemporary scholar in this pursuit is wheelchair-bound Stephen Hawking, who has spent his whole career searching for a grand unifying theory of physics.

Some think the Holy Grail was discovered about 30 years ago in the emergence of string theory, with its notion that everything in the universe is, at its most basic microscopic level, just a combination of vibrating strands of energy. Others like Garrett Lisi’s recent theory that the structure of the universe is a complex eight-dimensional object with hundreds of sides or facets, and this form is reproduced in some way or other in absolutely everything that exists.

In biology there is Edward Wilson’s landmark work, Consilience. He believes the unifying explanation of human nature is found in the evolution of the genes and the brain. He links evolutionary biology to everything that is human: art, culture, ethics, even our dreams and fears.

And the quest goes on across all disciplines. If you search the key words “unifying theory” in the scholarly articles section of Google, you will find more than

1 million entries. Scientists are trying to come up with integrated explanations for everything from voting behavior to anxiety, property values to biodiversity, cognitive development to reinforced concrete.

But what’s the point of the search? What would simplicity provide us, that we should pursue it with such passion? In his book The Elegant Universe, Brian Greene said that “…the ultimate theory would provide an unshakeable pillar of coherence, forever assuring us that the universe is a comprehensible place.”

That’s the key. We humans are hard-wired to try to make sense of our world. We believe the universe is orderly. We just don’t know what holds it together — or for that matter, who holds it together. Now there’s an interesting thought! Is there a person behind the universe?

And what does the Bible say about the truth? In short, it tells us that Jesus embodies the truth. Thirty times in the book of Matthew, Jesus begins a statement by saying, “I tell you the truth.” When he says that, we need to listen.

The apostle John described Jesus as being “full of grace and truth.” Jesus himself proclaimed that “everyone on the side of truth listens to me” and made the stunning claim, “I am the truth.” Paul’s letters to the Philippians and Colossians include remarkable passages about the role of Christ in our search for the theory of everything:

For by him all things were created... He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

And he made known to us the mystery of his will... which he purposed in Christ...to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.

And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything...

My purpose is that they...may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Those of us who study in a Christ-centered university are in a uniquely advantaged place in which to pursue

the simple truth, because educational institutions are not all equal when it comes to the pursuit of truth. It’s not that some universities intentionally pursue lies; it’s just that they lack the appropriate starting and ending point. They don’t acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

So the simple truth is right in front of us — the truth for which Justice Holmes said he would give his very life. And here it is: Christ is before all things, the head of all things, supreme in all things; and in Him, everything holds together. This is our confession of faith as Christian scholars, paragraph one in our catechism of faith and learning.

Two questions naturally arise from this premise. First, Does faith in Christ make the search for truth easy? The answer is no; if that were true, then Christians would have figured out the physical universe long ago. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians, in this life we see only a poor reflection of reality, much like looking into a cloudy mirror. We live in a complex world, and even with our sophisticated instruments and methods it doesn’t always make much sense. We are prisoners of our own fallen and finite condition.

The second question is this: Does knowing and loving God give us a unified theory of the physical universe? The answer is, again, no. That’s a task for the scientists to keep working on, under God’s common grace. But knowing God does give us our bearings and points us to both the source and the destination. And it provides that “unshakeable pillar of confidence” which scholars are looking for, even longing for, which turns out to be a person — whose name is Jesus.

Dr. Stanley A. Clark has been provost of Simpson University since 2005. He has 30 years of experience in Christian college academic administration. An alumnus of Wheaton College, he did his graduate work in

sociology at the University of Florida.Note: A bibliography for this article is available upon request. E-mail [email protected].


Sarah Sumner joined Simpson University

as dean of A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary in

January. Prior to that, she served as an adjunct at

Wheaton College (1994), a church staff member at

Willow Creek (1995-1996) and a faculty member

at Azusa Pacific University, serving as professor of

theology and ministry (1997-2009), chair of ministry

(2000-2004), and special assistant to the dean (2005-

2009) in the Haggard Graduate School of Theology.

She also worked as a teaching pastor at New Song

Church in San Dimas, CA (2001-2009).

Dr. Sumner has extensive experience in teaching,

leadership and scholarship. She has written articles

for Leadership Journal and Christianity Today and

authored three books: Men and Women in the Church

(2003), Leadership Above the Line (2006), and Just

How Married Do You Want to Be? (2008). In addition,

she has served as keynote speaker for hundreds of

events nationwide.

Dr. Sumner holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology

from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where she

also obtained an M.Div. equivalent. She earned

an M.A. in Theology from Wheaton College and

an M.B.A. from Azusa Pacific University. She has a

bachelor’s degree in elementary education from

Baylor University.

She is also an aerobics instructor (1990-present).

Her husband, Jim, is an adjunct instructor in

Simpson’s Division of Bible and Theology.

Dr.

MEET T H E D E A N

DR. SARAHSUMNER

WE INVITED DR. SUMNER TO ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION.

Jim and Sarah Sumner


What made you decide to apply for the position of dean of A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary?

I had been prompted by about 50 friends (as I counted in my journaling) to step into a dean role, and the timing in 2009 turned out to be right. There’s a long story to it, but the gist is I felt equipped — and therefore responsible — to get formal theological education into new regions. As I was praying about this, I decided to look on the Internet because otherwise I couldn’t see how else to follow through with what seemed to be God’s leading. There it was: an open spot at A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary (which I had never heard of ). I marveled because Tozer Seminary was already set up to offer courses and degrees outside of Redding. To me, that made applying irresistible.

Please describe the basic steps of your faith journey.

I became a Christian on a ranch in Texas at the ripe old age of 3. My parents did a great job of introducing me and my brother and sister to the living Lord. I had a full set of Bible commentaries on the shelf in my own bedroom, even before I could read — as did both of my siblings. Daddy bought three sets because he wanted us to be students of God’s Word. It’s hard to explain my testimony succinctly because I have many testimonies that describe my relationship with God. If I can ramble through this a bit, I will tell you that by third or fourth grade, I felt compelled to go into ministry. My spiritual gift of evangelism to this day has been thematic. It wasn’t until college, though, that I really learned to worship God and not just sing at church. My mid-20s were particularly formative because I traveled alone extensively for over two years for my job; that’s when God truly became my very Best Friend. Before then, God was merely my quote/unquote “best friend,” when really I turned to my mother instead of Him at an emotional level. I can honestly say now that I have drunk deep draughts of God’s love. I have long been a student of Scripture. I am intimately acquainted with the comfort of the Holy Spirit. I have read a lot and prayed a lot and been forgiven of many sins, including pride, self-centeredness and fear. God has healed me. I’m not “there” yet (I’m still in process), but I’m not the same person I used to be. My affections are more God-ward, and my inner life is rich. For over 13 years, I have been married to my handsome husband, Jim. He and I are partners in forgiveness. What helps me in my journey is to receive from God again and become a brand-new Christian each day.

What is your vision for Tozer Seminary?

It is not enough for pastors and paid church staff members to be the only ones prepared for active ministry. The vision for A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary is for elders, pastors, deacons, teachers, preachers, small-group leaders, parents, counselors, supervisors, and mentors to be equipped to think Christianly — especially about God — so they can

serve the Lord in wisdom and articulate the gospel intelligibly as they meet other people’s real needs.

How do you plan to accomplish your goals for the seminary?

First of all, I am leading from a posture of prayer. I’m a workhorse; it’s in my constitution to persevere. My intention is to accomplish my goals by soliciting other people to help me achieve those goals. So look out, because I’ll be asking for money, for wise input, for people to sign up for class, for attendance at pivotal meetings, and for ongoing continual prayer.

What do you consider Tozer Seminary’s biggest assets to be?

I think the biggest asset of A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary is our name. The name attracted me right on the spot. I think it will do the same to many others. Of course, our very biggest asset is God Himself — though God is not an asset — He is God! The same could be said of our faculty, staff, students and alumni — they cannot be rightly labeled as “assets.” On the contrary, they themselves are Tozer Seminary. I wonder if our second biggest asset is that we are in Redding. I trust that our location is providential.

How would you describe yourself theologically?

Theologically I am similar to Tozer. I firmly believe in full agreement with him that “what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” I have taught from this quote — literally quoting this quote — throughout my tenure as a professor. I have a high view of God’s Word. I believe in both Spirit and Word. In short, I am a card-carrying evangelical who is ecumenical in the sense of wanting unity in the Church while being careful to remember that true unity only comes when we unify in Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, who is Himself the Truth (John 14:6).

How would you describe your leadership style?

I’m a vision-caster, an inspirer. I lead by teaching people to consider all the reasons why following Christ makes sense and why it’s realistic to hope for great things from Him. I’m not a micro-manager. I like for team members to be empowered. I feel very comfortable asking other people for help. Creating jobs and generating work seems to come naturally to me. I see it as a privilege to labor and give generously to God’s work. And I’m a networker. I can’t wait to meet all the people I’m going to meet. Overall, I think of myself primarily as an exhorter, someone who builds by calling people to contribute to a vision that brings honor and glory to our God.


T he roots of Simpson University and A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary go back to the founding of Simpson Bible Institute

in Seattle in 1921. Begun as a training school for missionaries bound for Asia, Simpson also became the Bible college for The Christian and Missionary Alliance in the western United States. The Simpson Graduate School of Ministry was launched in 1977, while Simpson was located in San Francisco. In 1989, the college relocated to Redding. In 2006, Simpson received permission from the family of well-known author and Christian leader A.W. Tozer to use his name; and in May 2007, the Graduate School of Ministry was relaunched as A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Tozer Seminary offers a Master of Divinity degree and Master of Arts in Intellectual Leadership, as well as a certificate program and conference offerings. Tozer is growing. Right now the seminary offers in-depth Bible courses, classic studies in theology and ministry, and signature courses such as Pursuing Wisdom, Theology of Money, and Suffering and Healing. The semester-long courses include one or two weeks of intensive study on Simpson’s campus, allowing students to do most of the work at home. For more information, visit tozer.simpsonu.edu.

“Tozer classrooms allow each student to develop relationships with men and women serving in ministries and churches — you get a chance to share ideas as well as struggles. I looked forward to every intensive not just for the information and learning, but for the relationships and testimonies that applied what we had learned.” - Mark A. Smith, ‘09


“One thing I appreciated most about A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary was the concerted effort to equip us for ministry. There was a target to challenge the heart as well as the mind.” - Rick Caldwell, ‘10

TOZER SEMINARY STAFF MEMBERS

REBECCA BUELLStudent Services CoordinatorWorks with data compilation and Tozer student files; troubleshoots for students regarding online registration and Redding intensives.

PAKOU VANGAdministrative Assistant to the DeanLiaison between the dean and the public; makes travel and meeting arrangements; provides reports.

JULIE CRUMMETTOperations CoordinatorOversees program and office operations; liaison between Tozer faculty, the dean and Simpson University departments.

BECKY DURBENChief Enrollment AdvisorContacts and meets with prospective students; helps students with all aspects of enrollment.

LARRY HAIGHTDirector of Library Services

FRANK SALISBURYTozer Librarian

Dr. Sarah Sumner leads an evening class on campusfor A.W. Tozer Seminary students.


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Carl F. Luhn ‘53

Earl Ervin Evers ‘56

Robert “Dale” Grubb ‘56

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1980s1) Jeanine (Kaufman ‘84) Masciola (pictured with children Colee and Nate) has moved to upstate New York, where her husband, Bob, pastors a church.

2000s2) Christina Partridge ‘00 married Scott Schnyders on June 8, 2008, in Akron, Ohio.

3) Trevor Elvey ‘07 married Amy Hagedorn on Oct. 3, 2009, at Alliance Redwoods in Occidental, Calif., in a ceremony officiated by former Simpson campus pastor Mark Carter. Trevor and Amy worked in special education in Eureka, Calif., before relocating to Portland, Ore., for Trevor to pursue graduate studies in psychology.

new arrivals 4) Evan Michael Cunningham was born June 14, 2009, to Mike and Mikaela (Swanson ‘00) Cunningham. The Cunninghams live in Youngstown, Ohio.

5) Jack David Welch was born July 21, 2009, to Josh and Katrina (Kirby ‘05) Welch. The Welches live in Carson City, Nevada.

6) Lydia Meleta Josifek was born Aug. 16, 2009, to Isaac and Becky (Anderson ‘02) Josifek.

7) Kaldi Larry Dover was born Nov. 16, 2009, to Larry Dover ‘85.

8) Shelby Sue Davis was born Dec. 5, 2009, to Paul ‘01 and Jill (Jensen ‘98) Davis. Paul works at Simpson University as Conference Services manager.

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ALUMNI GIANTS GAME / July 31, 2010 / Enjoy an afternoon of baseball and good company as the San Francisco Giants play the L.A. Dodgers at AT&T Park. Visit hawksnest.simpsonu.edu/gogiants to buy tickets online.

UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTSHOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND / Feb. 18-19, 2011 / This annual event has been moved from October to February and will also include a virtual (online) component for the first time.

HOLY LAND TOUR 2011 / May 9-24, 2011 This two-week tour will be hosted by Simpson Bible professor Glenn Schaefer and Pastor Daryl Smithgall. Leaving from San Francisco, it will include visits to numerous sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, among other locations. For a detailed tour schedule, visit hawksnest.simpsonu.edu.

ormer Simpson President Joseph Wenninger passed away on Jan. 19, 2010, in Aurora, Colo. He was 91. Dr. Wenninger served as the ninth president of the university, from 1963-1969, when the institution was located in San Francisco and went by the name

Simpson Bible College. He served with the Christian and Missionary Alliance for more than 60 years in a variety of roles in addition to his tenure as Simpson’s president. In his later years, Dr. Joe, as he was known, coordinated the relocation of the C&MA archives when the organization moved from New York to Colorado; in 1989, he was appointed director of the archives. He was passionate about preserving Alliance history to keep its

hen John Daly was in his third year as a student at Simpson University (then Simpson Bible Institute in Seattle), he watched a film that impacted the course of his life. “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues” was the first film produced by Wycliffe Bible Translators. “After seeing it, John knew the Lord had called him to

Bible translation, a long and sometimes arduous task from which he never wavered,” said his wife, Margaret (Holland ‘51). John, who served as assistant dean of men and president of the missions band while at Simpson, passed away on Sept. 18, 2009, in Tucson, Ariz., after battling multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, four children and 17 grandchildren. One child preceded him in death.

heritage alive in the hearts of future generations. Because Dr. Joe was born the same year (1919) that the founder of the Alliance passed away, he often quipped, “I high-fived A.B. Simpson on the way down.” Throughout his lifetime, he embraced thousands of people he called friends, but one was of special importance to him. “His friendship with A.W. Tozer was very meaningful to him,” said his daughter, Dawn Hardison. “Tozer would invite Dad to lead worship at his events.” Dr. Wenninger is survived by Alyce, his wife of 68 years, son Paul and daughter Dawn. Current Simpson President Larry McKinney had the opportunity to visit Dr. Joe in November 2009 in Colorado Springs. “It was a delight to hear him talk about his days as president of Simpson Bible College,” Dr. McKinney said. “I thank God for his faithful leadership. We have lost a spiritual giant.”

John taught linguistics at colleges and universities in Oklahoma, North Dakota and Mexico and served as director of the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) in the latter two locations. He was also vice president of the international board of SIL Inc. for four years. In March of 1957, John and Margaret moved to the village of Santa María Peñoles in the district of Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico, to learn the language and culture, translate the New Testament, and write and publish teaching materials and articles. The first edition of the Eastern Mixtec New Testament was published in 1979 and a second edition in 2002. “Many Mexican linguists are also engaged in fieldwork due to John’s gift as a teacher of linguistics,” Margaret noted. “His ability to listen to discussions offering many different points of view and then to clarify the most important issue was unique.” John earned his master’s in linguistics from Indiana University in 1964 and his Ph.D. in 1966. He and Margaret, who met at Simpson, raised five children (two born in Mexico). John has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for Simpson. A memorial service was held in Tucson in September 2009.

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Two months after a special reunion at Simpson’s old San Francisco campus, alumni and friends gathered in Redding on Oct. 16-17, 2009, to commemorate the university’s 20th year in its current location. The weekend was filled with activities, including

chapel led by an alumni worship band and speaker Terrence Nichols ‘84, an alumni vs. varsity basketball tournament, reunions (particularly the classes of ‘59, ‘84 and ‘99), classroom visitations, tea with president’s wife Debbie McKinney, crowning of the homecoming king and queen (Matt Lopez

and Anna Rapp), an alumni awards banquet, and varsity soccer games.The Redding community was invited to help Simpson celebrate with a Family Fun Day on Oct. 17. This free event kicked off with a YMCA the ONE Fun Run & Walk and included children’s activities, music, rock wall climbing, and more.

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The Peddler and the CloudBy Scott Badger ‘99Scott Badger edited and contributed to this book of short stories. It contains eight tales of dark fantasy by authors

such as David Gerrold, John J. Miller, Francine Mezo, David B. Silva, S.C. Virtes, William Hyres, and Bo Kallish-Hill.

It’s Not Too LateBy Richard Lentz ‘76This drama and musical is based on the Columbine High

School tragedy. It tells the story of Katie Smith, a new high school student, as she struggles to fit in. She befriends Lisa Caldwell, a compassionate, committed Christian who shares the gospel with her. But Katie also meets Jason Holmes, an angry, rebellious young man who hates God and those who believe in him. The play ends in tragedy, but the focus is on decisions people make about God and the consequences of those decisions.

Two Lives One DreamBy Nancy (Knippel ‘60) McBrideThis true story is about two ordinary people from opposite

ends of the globe whose lives were woven together through passion and love. Sam and Nancy McBride came from New Zealand and America to translate Scripture into the Gimi language and take God’s Word to the Gimi people in the rugged New Guinea highlands.

Of Angels, Beasts and Plagues: The Message of Revelation for A New Millenium

By Kenneth Maahs ‘62The author seeks to help modern students of the book of Revelation understand its background, historical setting and genre. This teaching commentary is meant to represent a model for presenting John’s apocalypse in a classroom setting.

Leaders Who Last: Sustaining Yourself and Your MinistryBy Margaret Marcuson ‘78

The author contends that church leadership does not have to be a recipe for burnout. She explores a counter-intuitive way to be a leader that is more effective and sustainable.

Look Who Dropped By...

ARE YOU A PUBLISHED AUTHOR?For a full list of Simpson alumni authors, visit www.hawksnest.simpsonu.edu. If you have a published work, let us know. E-mail a description of your work, a photo of the cover and a head shot to [email protected].

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If you’re traveling through Redding, we’d love for you to stop by and visit. The Alumni Office is on the third floor of the

Owen Student Services Center. You can reach us at (530) 226-4935 or via e-mail at [email protected].

JANELLE LESTER ‘03, pictured right, stopped

by the Alumni Office in August 2009 for a

visit and a photo with Advancement Services

Director Beth Spencer. Janelle lives in Florida and works as a nanny.

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award: Rev. Terrence Nichols ‘84Rev. Nichols, who spoke during alumni chapel at homecoming (left), is the national president of the C&MA’s Association of African American Churches, senior pastor of New Hope Church Alliance in Vallejo, Calif., and a revivalist, camp and conference speaker.This award honors an alumnus who has made a significant contribution to the world in a particular field or profession.

Honorary Alumni of the Year: Mike and Caroline GowerThe Gowers served in numerous ways within the Simpson community, including as an associate dean for student life (Mike)and executive assistant to the president (Caroline) for more than a decade. This award honors those who have made an extraordinary contribution to the alumni/students of Simpson University and have played an integral role in the business of the alumni association.

Alumnus of the Year Award: Gary Gusz ‘82Gary has served on the Alumni Association Executive Committee for 10 years, four as president. He has also served on the university’s Foundation Board. This award honors

an alumnus who has made a significant contribution in time, money and/or service to Simpson University.

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A PRIL 9-11, 2010, WAS A SPECIAL WEEKEND ON CAMPUS. For the first year, our President’s Weekend — a thank-you event for faithful donors — was moved from the summer to the school year. “We wanted our guests to be able to interact with the students they have supported so generously,” said Beth Spencer,

director of Advancement Services. Guests enjoyed a Friday dessert with student leaders (pictured above, junior Christina Gorton, left, with long-time Simpson supporter Fran Owen); Saturday lunch with student members of a Mexicali medical missions team who shared about their recent trip; and a Sunday service in the new prayer chapel on campus, which included an original song presentation by senior Matt Lopez. Another highlight was a Saturday evening fundraising banquet at the Big League Dreams sports complex in Redding. Called “Let’s Play Ball!,” the baseball-themed event drew more than 300 attendees and raised about $45,000 in gifts and pledges for a Redding Community Baseball Field, to be built on Simpson’s campus. To learn more about this exciting campaign, visit simpsonu.edu/letsplayball.

president’s weekend offers fresh focusPhoto by Tonya Moore

Let’s Play Ball! This fall, your daily online votes could help us win a potential grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project to help build the Redding Community Baseball Field, which will become home field for the Red Hawks and the Redding Colt .45s, as well as serve youth teams. Please visit facebook.com/letsplayball to learn more. Below are photos from our April fundraiser banquet (left, Larry and Debbie McKinney and Nancy and Jim Bauman; right, Simpson baseball players serve dessert.)

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Friends of the LibraryIn 1999, Bible professor Glenn Schaefer led a group that started the Friends of the Library at Simpson University. The group has raised more than $60,000 to help purchase books and equipment, refurbish study desks and provide computer monitors. If you would like to give a gift or honorarium, consider purchasing a book in your loved one’s name. If you want

to support the library on a continuous basis, consider becoming a member of Friends of the Library. For more information, contact Larry Haight at (530) 226-4110 or e-mail [email protected].

EmployerMatching GiftsMany employers sponsor matching gift programs that will match — often dollar-for-dollar — any charitable contributions

made by their employees, as well as spouses of employees and retired employees. Check with your company’s human resources department to see if it has a matching gift program that could double your contribution to Simpson University.

Pathways of RemembranceYou can honor graduates, professors, staff members and classmates with a brick,

plaque or tree on campus. Visit simpsonu.edu/pathways.

Memorial ScholarshipsTwo scholarships set up to honor Simpson alums Ryan Campbell ‘98 and Stuart Compton ‘50 are progressing toward endowment. To learn more, visit simpsonu.edu/giving and click on “endowment gifts.”

REACHING OUT:

Senior Holly Macke led team

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If YOU WALKED INTO THE THIRD-FLOOR ADVANCEMENT OFFICE on a weeknight evening during the school year, you’d hear plenty of chatter. Four dedicated student callers were hard at work, contacting Simpson friends and alumni to thank them for giving, let them know of

upcoming events, take prayer requests, and offer special opportunities to make financial gifts.The guiding force behind these four was Holly Macke, a Discipleship and Education Ministries major

who graduated May 1. Holly coached the students on making calls, practiced with them, invented lots of incentive games, and praised them regularly for jobs well done, in addition to assembling call statistics.

“These students have such a genuine heart for community,” she said. “When they call someone, it’s not just to solicit them — the student truly wants to know how that person is doing. We pray at the end of the night for all of our call recipients, so each request is covered in prayer by five people every night.”

Holly worked in the admissions office for a year, where she spent much time interacting with people over the phone. “It gave me experience that I was able to pass on to these students,” she said. She and the callers all receive Simpson student scholarship aid, so they know firsthand the difference it makes for them and many other students. “I know that I could not have been here at Simpson without the aid I received,” Holly said. “We’re all so thankful to those who give because of the opportunity it provides us.”

During her years at Simpson, Holly participated in a spring break missions trip to Utah and served as a prayer leader. She also met and married her husband, TJ Macke ‘10. “I cannot imagine my life at this point without the experience of Simpson in it,” she said. “I have learned so many things, not only academically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Simpson has had a huge part in shaping who I am today.”

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student callers. From left, senior Heather Calfee,

sophomores Hillary Dodson and Ben Smith, junior Natalie Quitasol,

and senior Holly Macke, student caller supervisor.

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DECEMBER MARKS THE END OF OUR FIRST MAJOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. The challenges in the economy have had an impact on our campaign, but we are seeking a strong finish as we move toward our $10 million goal ($13 million challenge goal). If you have not participated, would you consider a gift to one of these projects? Learn other ways to help the campaign at simpsonu.edu/giving.

UPDATE: GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN 2008-2010

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($4.5 MILLION)Raised & pledged to date: $3.9 million

SCIENCE AND NURSING BUILDING ($3.5 MILLION)Raised & pledged to date: $1.9 million

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ($1 MILLION)Raised & pledged to date: $862,100

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ($500,000)Raised & pledged to date: $142,300

FINE ARTS CENTER ($3.5 MILLION)Raised & pledged to date: $560,500

INTRODUCING T H E

MCKENZIEROSESPENCERNURSING SCHOLARSHIP

FOR 10 PRECIOUS MONTHS IN 1995, Jeff ‘93 and Beth Spencer enjoyed

the gift of their daughter, McKenzie Rose, who was born with Down

syndrome. In honor of what would have been her 15th birthday this year,

they started a scholarship to help students who wish to study nursing at

Simpson University.

The Spencers write: “From the moment of McKenzie’s birth, we were

blessed with very compassionate, medically astute nurses. When she had

open heart surgery in Sacramento at 4 months, the ICU nurses became

family to us. When McKenzie was admitted later with pneumonia, we felt

as though we were the only family on the ward. The nurses in Redding

knew some of our history and treated us with very tender care. When we

were sent back to Sacramento, our family of nurses greeted us again and

walked us through the final days of our treasured daughter’s life.

“We know what it’s like to have nurses make a tremendous difference

in the most difficult of circumstances. Because of this, we want to help

make it possible for aspiring nurses to attend Simpson University, where

Beth has worked for the past 20 years.”

Simpson University is launching a four-year nursing program this fall.

Your gift to the McKenzie Rose Scholarship will help students who wish

to learn and serve in this way.

Visit simpsonu.edu/mckenziesgift or call Beth at

1-888-9-SIMPSON to learn more.

OVERALL TOTAL (4/30/10): $7.35 MILLION(net of pledges written off or reduced)

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student missions ‘10 a heart for haiti

IMPSON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WERE AMONG THOSE who traveled to Haiti to help in the months following January’s devastating magnitude-7.0 quake that destroyed much of Port-au-Prince. Partnering with Delta Ministries, 15 Simpson students and two staff members spent spring break week in March helping clean up and repair La Victoire Church and its kindergarten. “One of my prayers is that we would have the opportunity to serve alongside the Haitian people, instead of simply giving charity,” noted team member Emily Johnston, coordinator for student missions at Simpson. “That prayer was answered in so many ways.” The physical work was draining -- moving rocks, mixing cement, digging trenches and carrying buckets of cement for hours. By the time the team left, the outer walls of the decimated church were nearly complete. As team members showed their willingness to serve and work hard, the Haitian workers began to trust them, and relationships began to develop, Johnston said. “When we arrived at the church, my heart was crushed to see the broken and destabilized buildings at our work site,” student Logan Denney wrote during the trip. “The devastation is saddening, but the resolve of our Haitian brothers and sisters is quite inspiring.” Halfway through the week, student Brittany Coverdell visited homes with a translator to pray for people. She was deeply impacted by an encounter with a bed-ridden grandmother. “This woman had virtually nothing, lived in horrible, unsanitary conditions, and suffered from illness that couldn’t be treated, yet she had this incredible and beautiful spirit about her,” Brittany noted. “She asked for healing in her legs, but she also asked for a unified Haiti. She taught me that there is more to life than what you see around you. Beauty isn’t in the eye of the beholder; it’s in the eyes of the King. It changes the world when you learn to live that way.”

REACHING OUT: Simpson students Logan Hoffman, left, and Lupe Sanchez, center, hang out with some Haitian friends during a spring break mission trip.Photo courtesy of Emily Johnston

Brian ‘97 and Terah Lites had firsthand experience helping during the immediate aftermath of the quake. The Lites serve with MFI (Missionary Flights International), based in Florida. See their photos and read about their work at litesatmissionaryflights.blogspot.com.

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