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PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
UPDATE Spring 2021 | pcci.edu/Update
REFOCUSING
on God’s Word
pg. 10 E
PRESIDENT’S PAGE
From the
President
Dr. Troy A. Shoemaker @PresidentPCC
S pring in Northwest Florida brings
with it beautiful weather and scen-
ery that I start to miss during the cold
meaningful interactions with others.
Personally, I believe that returning to
a normal way of life will increase our
winter months. As sunshine fills the thankfulness for the familiar routines
skies longer each day and blooms that make up our day-to-day living, rou-
brighten the landscape, a welcome tines that we perhaps took for granted
feeling of normalcy takes hold of the when they were altered during the past
senses. In fact, these familar expe- year.
riences of spring reassure me that Even more so, when imagining the
God’s faithfulness endures, evident possibilities of normal life again, I
even in nature’s renewal of life and can’t help but think of how this applies
growth during this season of the year. to the Christian life. If the past year
The word normal has been in the could so easily alter our daily habits
minds of so many as the country— and routines, could our personal walk
and world—hopes and prepares for with God have also been affected?
a return to a normal way of life. What Do we need a return to normal in our
that normal looks like, only time relationship with Him?
will tell. What we readily anticipate In the Christian life, returning to
is that life will return to an environ- normal goes by the word revival. When
ment that’s healthy and conducive we humbly seek the face of God, He’ll
to building strong relationships and show us what we need and will give us
the grace and faith neces-
sary for a healthy relation-
ship with Him. When we
draw nigh to Him, He will
draw nigh to us and revive
our spiritual walk.
My prayer is that, while
our country gets back to nor-
mal, together our students,
faculty, and staff will stay
committed to seeking God’s
face and desiring His revival
work in their lives!
CONTENTS
FEATURE
Career Services Initiatives 02
HAPPENINGS
Fine Arts Series 04
SPOTLIGHT
Alumni in Church Planting 06
MAJOR FOCUS
Graduate School Programs 08
HIGHLIGHTS
Bible Conference Highlights 10
Alumna’s Judicial Advancement 11
CONNECTIONS
Focusing on Pharmacy & Family 12
Employment Opportunities 13
Connect with Us
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FEATURE
OPPORTUNITY
Awaits
Career Services hosts various in-person and virtual events
to help students network with career-related experts.
T his semester, the constant hum
of conversation and laughter has
filled MacKenzie Great Hall as students
nizations, including Baptist Health Care
and Vitas Healthcare. Since the event
occurred early in the semester, even
have connected with vendors, educators, seniors scheduled to complete their pre-
and businesses through various events. ceptorships could attend.
These events, hosted by PCC’s Career Since then, PCC has also hosted two
Services, included a new Health Profes- Educator Recruitments and a Career Fair.
sions Career Fair, two Educator Recruit- Almost 100 schools were represented
ments, and a Career Fair. Geared toward at the Educator Recruitments; and ap-
helping seniors and other students talk proximately 25 participants including
with field experts and possible employ- Answers in Genesis, Siemens, Jasper
ers, each function offered students the County Sheriff’s Office, and Avalex Tech-
opportunity to share their résumés, set nologies met with students through Ca-
up interviews, or simply learn about pos- reer Fair.
sible employers. “These events allow students to
“I think it’s a good networking oppor- establish connections with companies
tunity,” Danielle Janolo (Sr., FL) explained [and] ministries that want to partner
about the Health Profes- with PCC students,” said Anna Maxwell,
sions Career Fair from coordinator for Alumni and Career Ser-
February. At this event, vices. “In some cases, this leads to
nursing and pre-medical internships and jobs.”
students were able to “For underclassmen, all of these
meet with multiple orga- events give students exposure to em-
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CAREER SERVICES
some schools as well as meeting many
new schools for the first time.”
“I think [Educator Recruitment] really
helps connections to be made by both
the students and the schools,” Drew
added. “It allows students to connect
with many great schools as well as pro-
vides opportunities for these schools to
visit campus and experience what PCC
is all about.”
Though all the in-person events were
planned to meet specific health guide-
lines such as social distancing, some
F Educator Recruitment G Career Fair
students or vendors were not able to
meet in person. To accommodate for
these limitations, Career Services also
ployers,” added Brad Mullenix, director organized two virtual events: a Virtual
of Alumni and Career Services. “It is an Educator Recruitment and a Virtual Ca-
opportunity for them to ask questions to reer Fair. Even alumni were encouraged
learn how to boost their employability. to attend the Virtual Educator Recruit-
What terminology is being used, what ex- ment, which took place in early March
perience and certifications are they look- through Career Link, the online platform
ing for—knowing this will give them an for Career Services. The Virtual Career
advantage as they enter the job market.” Fair will take place at the end of March.
Elementary Education major Siera “For the virtual fairs, a chat room is
Weber (Sr., MT) decided to attend the Edu- available for students to ask the recruit-
cator Recruitment even though she won’t ers questions,” Mullenix said. “Students
finish her second degree in Professional can also request a zoom meeting with
Writing until next May. She explained the recruiters to have a more detailed
that she wanted to practice her com- private discussion about their ministry
munication skills as well as “see what and needs.”
private schools feel they need to offer In addition to hosting the Virtual Edu-
their communities.” cator Recruitment and Virtual Career
“It was interesting seeing the differ- Fair, Career Link helps support students
ent schools and how they presented the with crafting résumés, researching job
work that they are doing,” Siera said. opportunities, and preparing for inter-
“Some of the schools would highlight views. “Having Career Link in place has
the area and the community in which been a great help,” Mullenix explained.
they were located. Some would empha- “Resources, résumé reviews, [and] work-
size their academics. Others would em- shop recordings are just some of the
phasize the ministry aspects of their things that can be done online.”
schools.” As students prepare for their up-
Drew Fennell (Sr., OH) said concerning coming careers or areas of ministry,
his experience at Educator Recruitment, Career Services works hard to offer
“There were several recruiters that I had resources—whether through in-person
made connections with in previous years events or online support—to help make
that I was excited to see this year. I the transition smoother. Learn more at
had an enjoyable time reconnecting with go.pcci.edu/CareerServices.
PCC UPDATE | 3
HAPPENINGS
H Red Carpet Event
FINE ARTS
Fun Friends Formal
, ,
Before coming to PCC, many students had yet to know what it’s like to
experience a formal music or drama event. Enter, stage left: Fine Arts!
U pon entering the Dale Horton Audi-
torium, students, dressed in their
best, navigate across the room and set-
works that have survived for many years
(and in some cases, multiple centuries),
it can hopefully show them an example
tle in their seats. Moments later, the of what excellence is. They survived this
lights dim for prayer before the audience long because people keep coming back
is immersed in a fantastic world carefully to them. They keep inspiring new works,
crafted behind the curtain. even today in 2021.”
Fine Arts Series (FAS) events, a tra- Whether guest performances or PCC-
dition at PCC, educate, entertain, and produced, a variety of Fine Arts have
encourage an appreciation for quality become favorites among audiences over
productions. Fine Arts programs also the years, including the Canadian Brass,
provide an outlet for artistic involvement the Harmonious Strings of São Paulo,
while introducing all students to various The King’s Singers, Cyrano de Bergerac,
genres of music and drama. “PCC has The Mikado, and H.M.S. Pinafore. But
always been about excellence in every- audiences have enjoyed new additions
thing you do,” said Josh sprinkled in. “If you go back in history,
Hutt, a performing arts we were doing some of the same titles
faculty member who has that we do now,” said Dr. Amy Bom-
participated in eight FAS bard, dean of the visual and performing
productions on campus. arts department. “But we’re infusing
“By showing the students new things,” she said, listing Scarlet
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FINE ARTS
Pimpernel (2015), A Christmas Carol hances the production, designing, build-
(2016), and Treasure Island (2019) as ing, and painting sets that immerse the
examples. cast and audience. “I always try to push
Fine Arts events have provided con- the boundaries of what we are able to
nections and memories for many on do [for a set]—to take things a little
campus over the years. Jacob Van Hall, further and challenge us even more,”
a performing arts faculty member who’s said Ben Davis, scene shop supervisor.
participated in four FAS performances “This helps us grow in our abilities, but
since his time as a student, most also keeps things fresh and exciting for
recently took on Cyrano de Bergerac’s the audience. Midsummer Night’s Dream
titular character. While he enjoys admir- (2015) is probably the one set that had
ing and supporting those who perform, the most challenges. Nothing was easy
he has also valued the time he’s spent with that production. Our time frame
backstage. “Fine Arts is so intertwined was very tight because the set had to be
with my college experience that it’s diffi- completed in place on stage. The trees
cult for me to separate the two,” he said. were all built around scaffolding, rope
“When I think back over my years here, bridges were strung across stage—it
I keep track of which semester is which was very challenging.”
by the productions that I was involved In May, students will enjoy Oscar Wil-
in at the time. Fine Arts has been a way de’s The Importance of Being Earnest. “I
to make lifelong friends. It has unlocked grew up here, and I remember watching
new opportunities for me in other areas the Fine Arts as a little girl
of college life, and it’s stretched me to and wanting so badly to
new limits.” be a part of a show,” said
Dr. Charlene Monk, a performing Liz Thomason, who will be
arts faculty member, has directed over directing the spring FAS.
45 Fine Arts productions “I dreamed that I’d be on
since 1979, with her final the stage, but in truth, I’m most happy
one having been Cyrano de behind-the-scenes. I’ve directed a few
Bergerac. “I have worked shows on the graduate level, and I’ve
with [Cyrano de Bergerac] assisted several directors with their Fine
for over 40 years. After Arts. I’m flattered to direct this classic
my initial introduction working with the favorite, and I can’t wait to see how the
play while in graduate school, I have cast and crew help bring this script to
thoroughly enjoyed every opportunity to life in just a few short months.”
direct it. It is basically the same script Recent Fine Arts performances have
used in our previous production in 2010 included PCCymphony’s Storytime at
with slight changes for time,” she said. the Symphony and Cyrano de Bergerac.
“Directing FAS and working with students Upcoming performances of The Impor-
has been the greatest joy of my years tance of Being Earnest are scheduled for
here at PCC. The Lord has been so good multiple showings in May. “I appreciate
to give me the opportunity to use what I the emphasis PCC puts on exposing us
love in service for Him.” to fine art,” said Matthew McIntyre (Sr.,
When working on Fine Arts, several GA), who has been cast in three PCC-
groups work together to bring a produc- produced Fine Arts. “College is not just
tion to life, including costumes, sets, a place to get an academic education;
lighting, makeup, and sound. Scene it is also a place to be educated on how
shop provides an atmosphere that en- to perform in society.”
PCC UPDATE | 5
SPOTLIGHT
PLANTING
for Growth
During a pandemic, former minister of music
Josh Williams and his wife invest in a church plant.
W hile preaching his first sermon,
12-year-old Josh Williams (Pas-
toral Ministries ’19) thought to himself,
his wife, Devin (Early Childhood ’19), praying
for the church family, and studying for
his Master of Divinity in Biblical Coun-
“This is the most fun thing I’ve ever seling degree.
done!” From then on, he couldn’t imag- “God used so many experiences to
ine doing anything else. Throughout his prepare me for where I am today,” Josh
youth, Josh watched his father serve said. While he enjoyed preaching since
as a pastor, youth pastor, and Christian the age of 12, Josh learned how to play
counselor, giving him a vision for what multiple instruments, write songs, and
his future could be. “I always wanted sing. His love for music seemed to be
to be like my dad—even before I was leading him to become an evangelist.
saved,” he said. When he began college, Josh wanted
Currently, Josh is the Lead Pastor to be prepared for anything ministry-
of Crosspoint Baptist Church in Foley, related and found that a degree in pasto-
Alabama. For the past ten months, he’s ral ministries was just what he needed.
been ministering to members through “I knew that I would not be pastoring
texts, phone calls, home visits, and cof- other preachers; therefore, I wanted to
fee meetings—in addition to regular go to a liberal arts college to develop
services each week. Every day is dif- skills to help me relate to those in the
ferent, but that’s what he loves about secular field. The leadership and peo-
pastoring. ple skills that I developed at PCC are
Each day involves ministering with what I use most,” he said. “But more
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MINISTERIAL GRAD
than anything, I enjoyed the realness church plant. “I know that my wife and I
of my teachers at PCC. They were not are exactly in the center of God’s will!”
just teachers. They were mentors and Josh said.
friends,” Josh said. The church plant had originally been
Josh met his wife of a little over a an addictions ministry extended from a
year at college. Devin grew up in the local church in Foley, Alabama. The pro-
ministry just like he had. Her education gram was so well-known in the city that
degree and parents’ example prepared courts would send people to recover at
her to serve with Josh. “Watching [my the “addicts’ church.” But under leader-
parents], I saw the hard times ministry ship trials, it fell into debt, was aban-
brings, but I also saw the blessings that doned, and about to close its doors. An
come from following the Lord and loving interim pastor kept the church from fully
people,” Devin said. closing and was able to segue Josh into
During his summers as a PCC stu- the position. Over the past 10 months,
dent, Josh got a taste of evangelism the Williams came in and changed the
by traveling to churches, preaching and name, constitution, and board, thus cre-
singing with his siblings. By his senior ating a brand-new church. They even
year, Josh interned at a local church as reduced the debt and added more
the minister of music and eventually money to the bank—all in the middle of
joined staff in that role. But despite his a pandemic! Starting with a congrega-
love for music, Josh continued to have a tion of four, each Sunday since—except
burning desire to preach more. “I missed for one—they’ve had a first-time guest.
the connection that comes from truly be- “We had to start from square one to
ing a part of someone’s life. I knew that reach the community, gain their trust,
those things only truly came from pastor- while also teaching basic doctrines,” the
ing, and the desire to preach more kept Williams said.
getting stronger and stronger,” he said. They attribute all they’ve accom-
While seeking wisdom from his pas- plished to God. Both Josh and Devin
tor and trusted advisors, Josh realized continue to grow in the ministry with
his call to pastor a church. He and Devin their daily, personal walks with God. Josh
had the opportunity to choose from said, “I trust God to give me wisdom and
three churches—two established with fill me with His Spirit. Serving God is
updated facilities and one church plant difficult in some ways, but serving God
needing rehabilitation from the ground is always worth it. So far, by His grace,
up. After much prayer, they chose the I have no regrets!”
PCC UPDATE | 7
MAJOR FOCUS
GRADUATE STUDIES
The Next Step Forward
Whether jumping into graduate school as a recent alumnus or returning as
a seasoned employee, the pursuit of further education encourages profes-
sional and personal growth. Earning a graduate degree from PCC helps
students develop a deeper understanding of concepts and build on what
they already know.
“
S taying for my master’s [degree] was
really a seamless transition,” said
Olivia Foshay (Nursing ’18, M.S.N. ’20). “The
classes gave me a deeper understand-
ing of nursing concepts,” she said. “Con-
tinuing my education through PCC was
graduate program at PCC prepared me for one of the best decisions I have made.
my current work by stretching and growing I already knew people, places, routines,
me in my weak areas.” and the ins and outs of PCC after gradu-
Olivia is part of the ating with my bachelor’s degree.”
medical-surgical unit of After developing an interest in prod-
her small-town hospital uct design, Dustin Lippert (Graphic Design
in Vermont where she as- ’12, M.A. in Graphic Design ’15) chose to pur-
sesses patients, helps sue a master’s degree. While the pro-
them understand their gram focused on a range of design con-
diagnosis, communicates with physi- cepts, it provided a space
cians for patient status changes, and for him to experiment
administers medications. “There are under professionals and
many specific items about the master’s explore new techniques.
program that continue to help me in “The number one thing I’m
my professional career. The Advanced grateful for at PCC was the
Pathophysiology (NU 526) and Pharma- conversations with my instructors who
cology for Advanced Practice (NU 514) taught me how to think conceptually,” he
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said. “When you pair conceptual think- analytics, information security, and proj-
ing with scalable ideas, an entirely new ect management skills.”
world opens up in the industry. People Eric Higdon (Advertising, Public Relations
take notice of what you bring to the ta- ’14; M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction ’16), a
ble. They want you at the table.” lead web developer at Answers in Gene-
As director of technol- sis, was encouraged by faculty members
ogy and digital develop- to consider earning a graduate degree.
ment at Archer Malmo, While he hadn’t initially considered it, he
a full-service advertising also wasn’t sure what God wanted next
agency, Fernando Higuera for him. “Through prayer and counsel
(Marketing ’08, M.B.A. ’10) from others, I came to the conclusion
oversees all development from the that the extra two years of study could be
agency, whether internal or external. beneficial to my personal growth, even
“The M.B.A. helped me expand on skills if not my career,” he said.
that are my day-to-day, preparing pricing “My bachelor’s degree is
and resource forecast models for the not in education, but my
service industry (consulting and digital master’s is. So there was
agency). It also helped to consider a mul- a lot that was completely
tivariate approach to solving problems new to me. In the end, the
and not act from a single side of the reward was personal and professional
issue,” he said. “It felt like an extension growth that is priceless.”
of my undergrad experience.” Looking back at his graduate experi-
The newest addition to PCC’s gradu- ence, Eric is thankful for the training
ate programs, an M.B.A. with an Informa- he received, especially in the areas of
tion Technology Management specializa- interpersonal relationships and com-
tion, builds on several of the learning munication. “Though I’m not in a field
outcomes that had equipped Fernando that perfectly aligns with my graduate
Higuera well for his professional career. studies, I use the skills I learned daily,
“With technology changing so quickly, not only in my professional life, but also
implementing and applying technology as a foster parent, which means that my
within organizations requires project children usually have a lot of catching
management skills,” said Dr. Mike Geary, up to do when it comes to education,”
chair of the engineering and computer said Eric. “You never know what God is
science department. “Determining what preparing you for right now, so remain
stakeholders want and delivering a solu- faithful and trust Him to lead you.”
tion that meets their needs along with For these alumni, higher education
meeting budget and time constraints provided the building blocks they needed
is a must. Our program provides the to better prepare them for excellence.
foundational business components as Learn more about our program offerings
part of the M.B.A. and adds to that data at go.pcci.edu/GradStudies.
“Continuing my education through PCC was
one of the best decisions I have made. I
already knew people, places, routines, and
the ins and outs of PCC after graduating
with my bachelor’s degree.”
PCC UPDATE | 9HIGHLIGHTS
H Dr. Raymond Barber
Bible Conference 2021:
A Time to Refocus
For a few days this February, the PCC family focused their attention
wholly on God’s Word during the 47th annual Bible Conference.
I n the Crowne Centre during a mid-
morning service, audiences listened
intently to the oratorical and rhetorical
ing, and the student body still enjoyed
the special sense of camaraderie com-
monly shared with the conference. “I
delivery of Dr. Raymond Barber. The sea- like that [Bible Conference] draws you
soned statesman with over 70 years of away from being so focused on school,
ministry experience directed listeners to and it reconnects the whole school to-
a Scripture passage, only to pause and gether as an assembly, a body of Christ,”
remind them of a powerful truth. “Oh, did said Keirstin Turnquist (So., WI). “It’s a
I mention? When you open the Bible, you time of fellowship. It really impacts your
open the mind of God,” he said, flipping hearts and your minds, and I just love
to his sermon text. “Let’s see what He’s that so much.”
thinking about.” Students also appreciated a time of
This year, Bible Conference wel- recreation and relaxation at the Bible
comed guest speakers Dr. Rusty Smith Conference Picnic, during scheduled split
of Mikado Baptist Church (GA), Dr. Johnny times on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fol-
Pope of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship lowing the theme “Take Me Out to the
(TX), and Dr. Raymond Barber of Worth Ball Game,” students enjoyed catching
Baptist Church (TX). The conference also bags of peanuts tossed by roaming at-
included messages from Dr. Tim Zacha- tendants and hearing the brass chamber
rias, assistant pastor of Campus Church, ensemble play nostalgic songs. Across
and Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh, a PCC and PTS Eagle Field, they visited booths set up
faculty member. with various games while others enjoyed
“There’s something unique and spiri- a leisurely trolley ride around campus.
tually edifying when you come away from After Bible Conference concluded,
your studies and look wholly at what students finished the shortened week of
God has to say through the preaching classes, returning to their familiar rou-
of His Word,” said Dr. Troy Shoemaker, tines with renewed perspectives and per-
president of the College. sonal goals. Watch this year’s messages
Services were offered at early and and listen to past years’ messages at
late options to allow for social distanc- go.pcci.edu/BibleConference2021.
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Upcoming
Events
With uncertainty due to COVID-19,
events listed below should be
considered tentative.
Alumna Elected to
NC Court of Appeals
PCC Commencement
For the last 18 years, Judge April Wood for families and friends
(Prelaw ’94) has served as a District Court of graduating students
Judge in North Carolina, her home state. May 13 & 14
In November 2020, Judge Wood earned pcci.edu/graduation
an elected position to the Court of Ap-
peals in the North Carolina Judicial Dis-
trict 22B, where she joins as one of Teen Extreme Youth Camp
fifteen judges. for grades 7–12, including
After graduating from PCC, Judge class of 2021 graduates
Wood attended Regent University and June 14–18 • June 21–25 • June 28–July 2
graduated with her Juris Doctorate in July 12–16 • July 19–23
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In 2001, she was certified as a Fam- development and offering thrilling extreme sports
ily Financial Mediator, completing the
Dispute Resolution Program in 2001.
She was first elected to the district court
bench a year later, where she presided Seminary/Graduate
over cases covering domestic violence, Summer Sessions
Challenging studies to strengthen your
juvenile delinquency, child custody and ministry or career foundation
support, equitable distribution of marital June 21–Aug. 9
property, criminal activity, traffic matters, 1-877-PTS-GRAD (1-877-787-4723)
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Apart from her work, Judge Wood
has also supported several of North
Carolina’s local civic organizations, in-
Summer Camps
cluding Cancer Services of Davidson for grades 9–12, including
County, The Dragonfly House Children’s class of 2021 graduates
Advocacy Center in Mocksville, and the June 28–Aug. 6
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YouthOutreachCamps.com
Program in local elementary schools.
She has continued to serve where Art • Basketball (Guys/Girls) • Computer Science
Criminal Justice • Drama • Elementary Education
she can, driven by her goal to leave her Engineering & Science • History & Political Science
community in better shape than how she Music Academy • Nursing • Pre-Medicine
found it. Soccer (Guys) • Volleyball (Girls) • Writing
PCC UPDATE | 11Connections Stories from PCC
Focusing on Pharmacy
and Family
Dr. Wesley Robbins enjoyed a wide-ranging
career in pharmacy and management spanning
more than thirty years. Since retiring from the
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), he has been
putting his expertise to use differently—teaching
natural science courses at PCC.
T aking time after high school to work
in carpentry and the U.S. Coast
Guard, Dr. Wesley Robbins went through
teaching at PCC. “I thought it would be
a good fit for Dad,” she said. “He was
college as an older student. After having getting close to retirement from the VA,
completed his internships and earn- and he’s not the type of person ready to
ing a doctorate in pharmacy, he began be out of the workforce entirely.”
working full-time in the Department of Dr. Robbins retired as the director of
Veteran Affairs, starting as a clinical the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Phar-
pharmacist before transitioning into macy in 2017 and, over the last four
management positions that stretched years, has taught a variety of classes,
to the Central Office in Washington, D.C. from Principles of Biology (BY 105) to
As he traveled to different VA hos- Basics of Pharmacy Practice (SC 242).
pital locations across the country, Dr. While Dr. Robbins has enjoyed teaching
Robbins first learned of PCC during his and assisting his students in grasping
time in Prescott, Arizona, when a Pro- new concepts, he and Kathy have also
claim Ministry Team visited his church. enjoyed being near their daughters and
It wasn’t until much later that his family spending time with their grandchildren.
finally visited Florida to see what PCC Retirement might mean a time of rest
was all about. “We drove from the Dallas for some, but for Dr. Robbins, retirement
area for College Days, and we were very has meant being free to serve God and
impressed with just everything. The cam- support his students in the best way
pus, student interactions, just the whole he can.
thing,” he recalled. “Everything was what “Being able to live and enjoy your
we would’ve wanted for our girls for their Christian faith with everyone that you
college experience, and the Lord worked work with is a joy,” he said. “It is also
all that out.” wonderful to share and hopefully help
Eventually, all of Dr. Robbins’s daugh- build the faith of those students that
ters graduated from the College and be- have never lived or worked daily in an
gan settling in the Pensacola area, but openly Christian environment. PCC is
with his wife Kathy and him still in Dallas, undoubtedly a very unique place and
the close-knit family found the separation it provides a place for everyone here—
difficult. His daughter Shannon Johnson, not just the students—to live a life that
a natural sciences faculty member, was the Lord has set out before us in His
the first to encourage him to consider Word.”
12 | pcci.eduCONNECTIONS
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growing college campus? Openings in the following areas—
PCC Faculty
• Cybersecurity • Mechanical Engineering
PCC Staff
• Auto Mechanic • Carpenter • Chief Engineer • Director of Advertising/Marketing • Electrician
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For More Openings...
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• Send résumé with short Christian testimonial to EmployeeServices @pcci.edu.
Scholarship
Fund Giving
TWO NEW ONLINE PCC gratefully acknowledges
STREAMING STATIONS four new scholarships:
Joining our other streaming stations, Gellos Memorial Scholarship
these all-music channels are genre- Puzzle Scholarship
based audio streams available on Steven and Marty Ainsworth
your desktop, tablet, or any mobile Music Education Scholarship
device 24 hours a day. Dr. and Mrs. Karl Stelzer
II Timothy 2:2 Scholarship
Visit pcci.edu/Giving for more infor-
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