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RESIDENCE HALL CHAPEL GLOBAL FA L L S P O R T S
U P DAT E EXPERIENCE LEARNER PREVIEW
President’s Report 2014-2015
Dream BIGGER. Do GREATER.
W H AT ’ S I N S I D E
4-6 Mid-America Christian University
P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R T 3500 SW 119th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73170
(405) 691-3800
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R T :
D O N O R H O N O R R O L L President
Dr. John Fozard
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U P D A T E : B U I L D I N G Editor
Dawn R. Jones,
A G R E A T E R C A M P U S Director of University Communications
E X P E R I E N C E djones@macu.edu
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Contributing Writer
Kasey Gardner
Communications Specialist
kgardner@macu.edu
S T U D E N T H I G H L I G H T
Photos/Images
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Frankie Heath (Student)
R E S I D E N C E H A L L U P D A T E
& A N N O U N C E M E N T
18-19 On the Cover
MACU President Dr. John Fozard and students
C H A P E L E X P E R I E N C E at Community Day, September 4, 2015.
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PRESIDENT’S
LETTER
DEAR FRIENDS,
It’s always an exciting time on campus when request from the Church of God to have a centralized
students return in the fall. They have had their location for training and preparing students in
summer experience, have a sense of renewal and are pastoral and ministerial leadership.
charged with new possibilities. Faculty and advisors Still today we have remained at the forefront
are also charged with high expectations for their with 330 ministry students currently enrolled. These
students’ success. students will be the next generation of leadership for
This back to school was even more special than the Church of God, as well as many other churches.
in years past because September 7 marked the 30th Therefore, we believe it is vital that they receive hands-
Anniversary of the campus dedication ceremony on training in mentoring, preaching, evangelism,
upon moving from Houston, Texas to Oklahoma church administration, church operations and other
City. Therefore, it was fitting to rededicate the key areas.
Chapel in celebration of this milestone and due to Also, I am pleased to share with you that on
the tremendous renovation that took place during Wednesday, October 21, we will be dedicating the
the summer months. [See pages 18-19 for Chapel newest residence hall in memory of the life and
renovation and rededication.] ministry of Dr. Lillie McCutcheon. She was an
Thirty years ago, then President Dr. John Conley inspiring evangelist, visionary pastor, author and
led the dedication that was themed “The Future church leader.
Starts Here.” Due to the hard work and dedication There is no truer expression of a Christian
from so many throughout the years, that theme has university than its campus community. Having a
proven true. facility named in honor of Dr. McCutcheon helps to
The move to Oklahoma was a necessary “leap reflect our foundation and vision.
of faith” due to concerns regarding safety, low All of these components—from increased
enrollment and the facilities. degree options, optimal learning environments,
We committed to the relocation and have apprenticeship-focused education and more—are
continued to grow in many ways, including student what makes Mid-America a university on the rise.
enrollment, degree programs offered and distance Due to the continued support through prayer
learning options. and financial gifts from our friends, like you, we
In fact, in October 1985 there were 249 registered are ensuring that our students have a GREATER
students; our current student enrollment is more experience.
than 2300. This President’s Report is a testimony to God’s
Additionally, we now offer degree programs and goodness and the faithfulness of our supporters. I
specialized certificates in more than 10 countries, pray that you are blessed by what you read.
in both English and Spanish. Through the Thomas
School of International Studies (TSIS) we have been
able to educate and train hundreds of students
throughout the world.
You’ll also be pleased to know that the number
of ministry students continues to rise. More than 60
years ago, our university was established as a direct Dr. John Fozard, President
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
ENROLLMENT
M I N I S T RY M A J O R S 46
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS): 46
College of Adult & Graduate Studies (CAGS): 284
Bible and Theology
Bible and Theology/Pastoral Care
Christian Ministry/Business Administration 284
Christian Ministries/English
Christian Ministries/Psychology
Specialized Ministries - Music Ministry
Specialized Ministries - Youth Ministry
Master/ Unclassified/ Unclassified/
Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors Graduate Undergrad Graduate TOTAL
1985 117 38 43 24 --- --- --- 249
2015 494 214 300 879 461 30 11 2389
DID YOU KNOW?
9 9 % o f Freshmen recei ve
sc h o larsh ips or some for m of
fin a n ci al assi stance
M ACU co st 25% l ess than other
private u n iver si ti es nati onwi de Aver a g e St u d en t / P ro fes so r r a t i o i s 15: 1
M ACU does not charge
o u t-o f-state tui ti on
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mid-America is governed by a 30-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected to five-year terms.
201 6 2017 2018 2019 202 0
Martha Black Ed Abel Gary Bohm Timothy J. Clarke Todd Braschler
Scott Duncan Bryan E. Coon Mike Clements Steven E. Cottom Stephen Chiles
Steven Goo Jason Fritts David Colp Randall W. Spence Brian Clemens
Gary Kendall Veronica Grabill Don Dykes John Steffens Chuck Darr
Rosanna Lucero-Torrez David McCutcheon Jeff Russell Gideon A. Thompson Ron Langford
James Phillips Ron Whitton John Spear Jason Trice Claude Robold
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E O F F I C E R S
Dr. John Fozard, President
Jody Allen, Chief Information Officer
Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Chief Diversity Officer
Dr. Sharon Lease, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Bill McDowell, Executive Vice President
Jessica Rimmer, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success
Susan “Mici” Sartin, Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Steve Seaton, Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Bobbie Spurgeon-Harris, Vice-President for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies
Mike Wilkinson, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services
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THOMAS
SCHOOL OF
I N T E R NAT I O NA L
STUDIES (TSIS)
TSIS was established in 2005 by Dr.
Donna Thomas to equip leaders to
impact their world for Christ. It helps
school leaders to apply Christian
ethics and multicultural leadership
in the context where they work or
minister. TSIS is under the direction of
Executive Director Dr. Enrique Cepeda.
He and his wife Lidia are very active
in pastoral counseling, conferences
and retreats within the United States
and throughout the world. During the
past year, MACU has been able to
partner with organizations such as
Connecting Businessmen to Christ and
Heart to Honduras, offering certificate
programs and professional training.
TSIS students reside in
the following countries:
Argentina, Columbia, Costa
Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Mexico, Peru, USA/
Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Master of Leadership
• In Spanish and online
• First cohort started in 2007
• 56 students since inception
• Accredited graduate program (also available in English)
Certificates for Pastors in Latin America
• Honduras
• Costa Rica
• Oklahoma City for Hispanic leaders
D I S TA N C E
LEARNING
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Y E A R - T O - D AT E G I V I N G
F U N D C O M PA R I S O N
A D VA N C E M E N T
18%
27% General Contributions
6%
Designated Giving
Y E A R - T O - D AT E G I V I N G
MAP
D O N O R C O M PA R I S O N
8%
Vision to Grow
1%
13%
Non Church of God
1% 26% Individuals
2%
41%
Annual Fund
Foundations Other Organizations
Capital Campaign
2% 20%
Trustees
Total Giving for
Employees
8%
Corporations
2014-2015 was
$2.9 Million 17% 9%
Church of God
Church Agency
1% Vendors
2%
Alumni
Happy 30th Anniversary
September 2015 marks 30 years since moving from Houston to Oklahoma City. We remain committed to
providing more scholarships, new facilities and overall the best learning experience possible for our students!
Thank you for helping us continue our mission of preparing students to create, collaborate and
innovate to solve problems for the glory of God through Jesus Christ. We couldn’t do it without the
support of our family and friends like you!
Happy Give $30
30th
$1 for each year
in Oklahoma City
More or less, every
Anniversary dollar is appreciated.
Go online to find out more about the EVANGEL FUND!
EVAN G E L FU N D. M AC U . E D U
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvangelAlumni
Phone: (405) 692-3191 Email: advancement@macu.edu
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Donor Honor Roll
A S PE C IA L “ T H A N K YOU ” TO ALL WH O S U P P ORTED M ACU!
10 Consec u t i v e
Ye a r s of Gi v i ng
Troy & Elizabeth Cox Moore OK
Church Support: Church of God Arley & Ruby Cravens Scott Depot WV
Rock Creek Church of God Bessemer AL C. Donavan & Maribel Hyatt LaPorte TX
First Church of God Crossett AR Wanda Mashue Houston TX
Eagle Point Church of God Little Rock AR Raymond & Jean Stevenson Cleveland TX
South Bay Church of God Torrance CA Doyle & Velva Whitesel Hot Springs AR
First Church of God of Tulare Tulare CA
First Church of God
Zion Community Church of God
Venice
Ottumwa
FL
IA
Individual Donors
Jack & June Allen Midlothian TX
First Church of God Effingham IL Clifford & Luella Bale Coffeyville KS
First Church of God Marion IL Linda Beltz-Martin Dixon MO
First Church of God Mount Vernon IL Duane & Linda Berg Yukon OK
New Covenant Church of God Pekin IL David & Martha Black Daytona Beach FL
First Church of God Elkhart KS Harold Conrad Noblesville IN
First Church of God Hugoton KS G. David & Jan Cox Clayton OH
First Church of God Hutchinson KS Helen Curtis Oklahoma City OK
Pleasant Prairie Church of God Satanta KS Robert & Verdie Daniels Heber Springs AR
Meade Station Church of God Ashland KY William & Beverly Dover Sand Springs OK
First Church of God of Little Paint East Point KY Clarence & Linda Dunn Petersburg VA
Bossier City FCOG Bossier City LA Terrell & Donna Earnest Yukon OK
Landmark Church of God Covington LA Anita Elliott Texhoma OK
Goodwill Church of God Oak Grove LA Freda Fleck Sinking Spring OH
Oak Grove First Church of God Oak Grove LA John & Brenda Fozard Oklahoma City OK
Midway Church of God Oak Grove LA Norman & Jean Green Gilmer TX
Oakmont Church of God Shreveport LA David & Dee Hall Philadelphia MS
Granby First Church of God Granby MO Margaret Harlow Louisville KY
Emerson Street Church of God Kennett MO Lee & Charlotte Holder Yukon OK
Lakewood Way Community Church Lees Summit MO Stephen & Patti Hoover Redmond OR
40th Avenue Church of God Hattiesburg MS Robert Jones Oklahoma City OK
New Beginnings Church of God Albuquerque NM Ralph Palmer Winchester KY
New Covenant Church Middletown OH George & Janice Robillard Lake Wales FL
First Church of God Bristow OK Susan Sartin Edmond OK
First Church of God Clinton OK John & Suzon Spear Casper WY
First Church of God Cushing OK John & Patricia Steffens Edmond OK
Fresh Start Community Church Moore OK Donna Thomas Sun City West AZ
Crossings Community Church Oklahoma City OK Ted & Jan Tidwell Tulsa OK
Shartel Church of God Oklahoma City OK Elaine Todd Flora IL
First Church of God Pauls Valley OK Stan & Linda Toler Oklahoma City OK
First Church of God Pryor OK Dennis & Pat Tyler Colorado Springs CO
Sapulpa First Church of God Sapulpa OK Gary & Tana Wax Midwest City OK
Griggs Church of God Texhoma OK Tim & Jane Willoughby Tarpon Springs FL
Red Fork Church of God Tulsa OK
Southpark Community Church
Waynoka Church of God
Tulsa
Waynoka
OK
OK Corporations & Vendors
Hucrest Community Church Roseburg OR Prosperity Bank Oklahoma City OK
New Song Community Church Bethel Park PA Bill Warren Office Products Oklahoma City OK
Brookville First Church of God Brookville PA
Fox Street Church of God Franklin PA
First Church of God
First Church of God
Darlington
Greeneville
SC
TN Planned Giving
During 2014, the following individuals either made an estate
Camp Ground Church of God Greeneville TN
Cedar Creek Church of God Greeneville TN gift to MACU or indicated their desiire to include MACU in their
Burkeville Church of God Burkeville TX estate planning.
Inspiration Church of God Eastland TX
Crosspointe Fellowship Church Kilgore TX David and Angela Ayres Alvin and Juanita Lewis
Palm City Church of God McAllen TX Linda Beltz-Martin Paul J. Malcom
First Church of God Tyler TX Trulafaye Tolliver Bowsher J. Stanley and Virginia Martin
Colville Church of God Colville WA Deaton & Priscilla Brown Timothy and Peggy Mosteller
First Church of God Vancouver WA Harold and Geneva Campbell Robert J & Ruth Pumpelly
Jones Avenue Church of God Oak Hill WV Dortha Cook Dewayne and Linda Repass
First Church of God Point Pleasant WV Marvin & Betty Cottom Carol V Ruby (Estate)
Highland Park Community Church Casper WY Helen Curtis Martin & Jean Shackleton
Mary Ruth Curtis Dorothy Smith (Estate)
Church Agencies Robert M and Verdie Daniels
Clarence and Linda Dunn
Vern Tedder
Donna Thomas
Church of God Ministries Anderson IN L. Jack & Rosella L. Flanagan Martha Van Lingen (Estate)
Women of the Church of Scottsbluff NE Gering NE Vic& Veronica Grabill Lois Vilky (Estate)
West Virginia Women of the Church of God Ronceverte WV Lloyd W & Maxine Hinderliter Joe B Walker
Alumni Giving E. Ruth Kirks (Estate)
Charles & Patricia Kline
Monta Jean Wheeler
James L. Wood
Robert & Juanita Adams Moore OK Robert D & Jean Leonard
Morgan & Carol Alsip Oklahoma City OK
Judith Burton Oklahoma City OK To receive information on how estate planning may benefit you
Richard & Kaye Cantrell Lebanon TN or your family, contact the Office of University Advancement at
Steve & Wanda Chiles Moore OK (405) 692-3191.
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Donor Honor Roll
TO GET H ER , W E A R E “ PR EPA R I NG TO DO GR EAT ER T H I NG S
FOR G OD A N D H IS K I NGDOM ! ”
The students, faculty and staff at Mid-America Christian University are so grateful to the many alumni, friends, families,
churches and organizations who have helped support God’s work at MACU.
Individual Donors Stephen Florea Norman OK
Felix Flores Von Ormy TX
Rob Adair Edmond OK
Jack & June Allen Midlothian TX Edgar & Carol Fowlkes Yukon OK
Jerry & Kathleen Allen Midlothian TX David & Luetta Fox Poplar Bluff MO
Jody & Lisa Allen Newcastle OK John & Brenda Fozard Oklahoma City OK
Kathy Asbury Norman OK Edgar Frankfurt Oklahoma City OK
Sam H Asbury III Norman OK Richard & Jabet Freymond Hacienda Heights CA
David & Angela Ayres Beaumont TX Odell & Dee Friar Oklahoma City OK
Stanley Balch Oklahoma City OK John Frick Oklahoma City OK
Clifford & Luella Bale Coffeyville KS Jason & Kelli Fritts Moore OK
Anderson Barham Oak Ridge LA Connie Gall Chickasha OK
Jack H & Bobbie Barnes Cleburne TX Douglas Gempel Evansville IN
Darrell Basham Eastland TX Florence Gimse Willmar MN
Elton Beebe Ridgeland MS Sam Goldfeder Beverly Hills CA
A.D. & Shirley Been Castle OK Vic & Veronica Grabill Clarksville OH
Linda Beltz-Martin Dixon MO Katelyn Gracey Tuttle OK
Duane & Linda Berg Yukon OK Norman & Jean Green Gilmer TX
David & Martha Black Daytona Beach FL Kimberly Green Oklahoma City OK
Craig & Paula Boelte Edmond OK David & Dee Hall Philadelphia MS
Marcia Bogard Moore OK James Hampton Oklahoma City OK
Wayne & Linda Bollenbacher Edmond OK L. Margaret Harlow Louisville KY
Gene Bootenhoff Edmond OK Mark & Faith Harris Bethany OK
Gayle Bowman Pekin IL James & Bobbie Hart Yukon OK
Tru Bowsher Marion VA Christy Hart Oklahoma City OK
John & Barbara Brandt Wenatchee WA Ben Harvey Edmond OK
Elaine Brown Edmond OK Mike & Karla Hayes Westville OK
Joseph Brown Moore OK Dale & Ruth Hency Colorado Springs CO
Lisa Brown Oklahoma City OK Ross Hill Edmond OK
Robert & Kristy Brown Thayer MO Sharon Hobbs Blanchard OK
James & Charel Brown Sr. Decatur GA Lee & Charlotte Holder Yukon OK
Patrick & Shari Brucken Martinsville OH Bill & Karen Hooten Seminole OK
Christine Bucy Athens TN Stephen & Patti Hoover Redmond OR
Dorothy Cady Edmond OK Marla Houck Oklahoma City OK
Scott Callender Ardmore OK Mark Howard Piedmont OK
Chris Carllson Oklahoma City OK Jerry & Pat James Lincoln CA
Kathleen Carver Fairborn OH Sandy & Roylene Johnson Milwaukee WI
Carol Chapman Saltville VA Eric & Jill Joseph Edmond OK
Curtis & Lyndi Church Pittsburg OK William & Nancy Kaplan New Bloomfield MO
James W Clark, Sr. Winchester KY Gary & Belinda Kendall Olathe KS
Brian & Janis Clemens Oklahoma City OK Gene Key Cleveland TN
Deon & Georgia Colp Marion IL Edward & Marion Kissler Gering NE
Leon & Eva Colvin West Monroe LA Oleta Kitchens Oklahoma City OK
Harold Conrad Noblesville IN Jay Lackey Oklahoma City OK
Arnold & Vivian Coody West Monroe LA Ron & Lillian Langford Hamilton OH
Scott & Angela Copeland Oklahoma City OK Jim Laurick Edmond OK
Steve & Heather Cottom Oklahoma City OK David & Paula Lawson Anderson IN
G. David & Jan Cox Clayton OH Ken & Sharon Lease Oklahoma City OK
Ola Crockett Laurle MS James & Luella Lee Bucyrus KS
Helen Curtis Oklahoma City OK Byrum & Wylodean Lee Tulsa OK
Robert & Verdie Daniels Heber Springs AR Robert D. & Jean Leonard Clinton OK
Charles & Shari Darr Edmond OK Paul Malcom Omaha NE
Paul Diggs Oklahoma City OK Jackie Manning Moore OK
Lois Dilky Big Springs NE Andy & Lynne Marks Oklahoma City OK
Raymond Dillman Newcastle OK Darwina Marshall Oklahoma City OK
David Dillon Washington IL J. Stanley & Virginia Martin Broken Bow NE
William & Beverly Dover Sand Springs OK Ralph & Helen Mason Oklahoma City OK
Scott & Debra Duncan Oklahoma City OK Ron & Debbie McCord Oklahoma City OK
Clarence & Linda Dunn Petersburg VA Robert & Patricia McCutcheon Venice FL
Bobby & Glenda Durr Baton Rouge LA David & Adrienne McCutcheon Osprey FL
Terrell & Donna Earnest Yukon OK William & Becki McDowell North Port FL
Merle & Winona Eichenfeld Sand Springs OK Barrington & Barb McFarlane Round Rock TX
Helen Elkins Bastrop LA Nathan & Camilita McGehee, Jr. Oklahoma City OK
Florence Falling Anderson IN Orby & Delores Meyer El Reno OK
L. Jack & Rosella L Flanagan Texhoma OK Amanda Meyers Norman OK
Freda Fleck Sinking Spring OH Glenna Miller Clinton OK
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Byron & Mary Mitchell Albuquerque NM Freda Webb Oklahoma City OK
Ernest & Mildred Moore Wewoka OK Tom & Ruth Webb Oklahoma City OK
Pedro Morales- Ibarra Oklahoma City OK E.A. & Naydean Wesson Delaware OK
Steve & Christian Morren Norman OK Monta Jean Wheeler Bristow OK
Janine Morris Blanchard OK Carolyn Williams Tulsa OK
Harriet Morrow Collinsville OK Robert & Joyce Williams Spring TX
Louise Mott Ridgeland MS Barry & Sadonia Williams Mount Vernon IL
Julie Nance New Albany IN Wilburn Williams Holly Pond AL
John & Linda Nelson Marlow OK Tim & Jane Willoughby Tarpon Springs FL
Jason & Lori Nelson Oklahoma City OK Lydia Wilson Parma Heights OH
Wanda Newbury Sesser IL Gloria Wilson Marion IN
Russell Noss Broken Arrow OK William & Ginger Wilson Boswell OK
Leroy & Judy Oesch Owingsville KY Cory & Anna Wood Edmond OK
Randy & Karen Oldham Oklahoma City OK Scott & Annette Woodall Edmond OK
Joseph Osborne Norman OK Ken & Linda Young Bethany OK
Ralph Palmer Winchester KY
Pamela Parker Sanford NC
Elissa Patadal Oklahoma City OK
Corporations & Vendors
Metro Pediatrics, P.C. Birmingham AL
John Phillips, III Yazoo City MS Southern States Correctional Association, Inc.Macon GA
James & Barbara Phillips Missouri City TX Leisure Times Pools and Spa Effingham IL
Mark & Elizabeth Pickens Edmond OK Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Itasca IL
Donna Poppendieck Columbus OH The Mennonite Foundation Goshen IN
Dale & Mildred Proctor Wetumka OK Associated Agencies, Inc. New Castle IN
Rahmat Rahmat Oklahoma City OK Minnesota Life A Securian Company St. Paul MN
Carl & Pat Reinholz Tulsa OK Grain Valley R-5 School District Grain Valley MO
Barry & Norma Richardson Sr. Marston MO Missouri Southern State University Joplin MO
Deloris Richo FernandinaBeach FL ISG Technology, LLC Kansas City MO
Terry & Jessica Rimmer Oklahoma City OK Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City MO
George & Janice Robillard Lake Wales FL Edward Jones Maryland Heights MO
Claude & Janice Robold Middletown OH Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Princeton NJ
LaVern Root Lancaster CA United Steelworkers Union12103 Albuquerque NM
Jimmy & Dyann Rose Jr. Odessa TX Paragon Technical Services, Inc Hilliard OH
Richard & Shelby Rothman Lexington KY Great Plains Kubota Ada OK
Carol V Ruby (Estate) Aurora CO Steamline Oil and Gas Inc Alex OK
Stephen Ruiz Edmond OK Stan’s Plumbing, Inc. Bethany OK
Dwane Ruiz Friendswood TX TPR Investments LLC Blanchard OK
Alan Ruiz Oklahoma City OK Charles C Faranna Scholarship Broken Arrow OK
Jeff & Mary Carol Russell Oklahoma City OK First United Bank Mortgage Company Durant OK
Rowell & Corrie Sargeant Edmond OK Circle W Ranch Edmond OK
Susan Sartin Edmond OK Oklahoma Job’s Daughters Edmond OK
Steven & Rhonda Seaton Oklahoma City OK Pinnacle Solving LLC Edmond OK
Charles Sellers Tulsa OK Rain Guard Edmond OK
Owen & Lea Sevier Edmond OK Eldon Payne Scholarship Fund Elk City OK
Martin & Jean Shackleton Oklahoma City OK Oklahoma Grand Chapter Guthrie OK
Thaddus Shannon Pittsburg OK Mary E Hibler Scholarship Fund Hammon OK
Joe Simpson Bethany OK B.P.O.E Lindsay OK
Stephen Sloan Bethany OK Lindsay Masonic Lodge #248 Lindsay OK
James Smith Lindsay OK Rural Electric Cooperative Lindsay OK
Dorothy Smith (Estate) Pekin IL Avise Lawn & Landscape Moore OK
Lacey Smith Frisco TX Cobble Insurance Moore OK
Leonard & Anita Smith Clinton OK Fritts Farm Development Company, LLC Moore OK
Laura Smith Oklahoma City OK Lewis Jewelers, Inc Moore OK
Jimmy D. Smith Decatur AL Todd Rowland Insurance Inc Moore OK
Maxine Smith-Hinderliter Clovis NM Bow Me Over Norman OK
John & Suzon Spear Casper WY First United Bank Norman OK
Randall & Pamela Spence Westerville OH A Du Financial Services Oklahoma City OK
Virginia Staggs South Charleston WV Aaron Ruiz, Shelter Insurance Agency, LLC Oklahoma City OK
John & Patricia Steffens Edmond OK Abel Law Firm Oklahoma City OK
Loren & Betty Stephenson Tulsa OK American Fidelity Assurance Oklahoma City OK
Linda Stortz Seminole FL Bags, Incorporated Oklahoma City OK
Wendell & Elaine Sutton Moore OK Bank 2 Oklahoma City OK
Peter Swenson Tilden TX Bank of America, N.A. Oklahoma City OK
Verne Tedder Bakersfield CA Bethel OKC Inc Oklahoma City OK
Donna Thomas Sun City West AZ Bill Warren Office Products Oklahoma City OK
Ted & Jan Tidwell Tulsa OK Community Hospital Oklahoma City OK
Elaine Todd Flora IL Comtech Design, Print & Mail, LLC Oklahoma City OK
Stan & Linda Toler Oklahoma City OK Creek Volleyball Club Oklahoma City OK
Michael & Rosanna Torrez Albuquerque NM El Camino De Verdad Oklahoma City OK
Ronald & Stacy Townsdin Edmond OK Executive Women Int’l Oklahoma City ChapterOklahoma City OK
Tyler Tracy Richardson TX Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. Oklahoma City OK
Catherine Trimble Rose OK Future Investments Company Oklahoma City OK
Dennis & Pat Tyler Colorado Springs CO Garcia Tire Service, Inc Oklahoma City OK
Mark & Carol Van Keuren Billings MT ImageNet Consulting, LLC Oklahoma City OK
Martha Van Lingen (Estate) Anderson IN L. Wallace Construction Co., Inc Oklahoma City OK
Jon & Kathryn Vincent Sulphur LA Mercury Press, Inc. Oklahoma City OK
G. Johnny Wakefield Edmond OK Mizpah OKC Shrine No. 4 Order of White Shine Oklahoma City OK
Joe Walker Oklahoma City OK Oklahoma City Police Insurance Fund, Inc. Oklahoma City OK
Gary & Tana Wax Midwest City OK Oklahoma Independent Colleges & Universities Oklahoma City OK
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Oklahoma Tax Commission Oklahoma City OK Bonnie Church of God Bonnie IL
Paycom Oklahoma City OK Life Builders Church of God Decatur IL
Prosperity Bank Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Effingham IL
Pumps of Oklahoma Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Marion IL
Richards Car Care #1 Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Mount Vernon IL
Rita Wallenberg Insurance Agency, Inc., Oklahoma City OK New Covenant Church of God Pekin IL
S&B BURGERS, LLC Oklahoma City OK Pekin First Church of God Pekin IL
Sequel Corporation Oklahoma City OK Sullivan Church of God Sullivan IL
Smith Farm & Garden Oklahoma City OK First Church of God West Frankfort IL
Sonic Advertising COOP Oklahoma City OK East Side Church of God Anderson IN
Sonic Drive-In #4829 Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Elkhart KS
Tyler Broadcasting Corporation Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Hugoton KS
Vanguard Development Company Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Hutchinson KS
Webb, Young, Webb, Liles & Tolentino, Inc. Oklahoma City OK Bethel Church of God Liberal KS
Weokie Credit Union Oklahoma City OK Lighthouse Community COG Neodesha KS
WinterGreenLLC Oklahoma City OK Pleasant Prairie Church of God Satanta KS
Murphy Energy Corporation Tulsa OK Meade Station Church of God Ashland KY
B&H Construction Tuttle OK First Church of God of Little Paint East Point KY
Western OK Assoc. of Church of God Waynoka OK Eastland Church of God Lexington KY
Pioneer College Caterers Nashville TN Larchmont Church of God Louisville KY
Texas Mutual Insurance Company Austin TX First Church of God Morehead KY
GuideStone Financial Resources, S.B.C. Dallas TX Bossier City FCOG Bossier City LA
J P Morgan Dallas TX Landmark Church of God Covington LA
Southwest Airlines CO. Dallas TX Mayna Church of God Jonesville LA
Energy Weldfab White Oak TX North Crossings Church of God Monroe LA
Executive Women Int’l Corprate Salt Lake City UT Goodwill Church of God Oak Grove LA
Rainier Christian High School Renton WA Midway Church of God Oak Grove LA
Oak Grove First Church of God Oak Grove LA
Foundations Oakmont Church of God
Liberty Grove Church of God
Shreveport
West Monroe
LA
LA
Arkansas Community Foundation Little Rock AR
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA First Church of God St. Joseph MI
National Christian Foundation Ada MI DeSoto Community Church De Soto MO
Scholarship America - Walmart Foundation Saint Peter MN First Church of God Doniphan MO
Bank of America Matching Gifts Charlotte NC First Church of God East Prairie MO
Eli Lilly and Company Fndn. Princeton NJ Granby First Church of God Granby MO
State Farm Foundation Princeton NJ Emerson Street Church of God Kennett MO
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati OH Lakewood Way Community Church Lees Summit MO
Cushing Public School Foundation Cushing OK First Church of God Poplar Bluff MO
Masonic Charity Foundation of OK Educational Edmond OK Life Quest Church Springfield MO
Oklahoma Grand Assembly Charitable & Education Guthrie OK Walnut Lawn Church of God Springfield MO
Helping Hammon’s Students Foundation Hammon OK Pine Grove Church of God Carthage MS
Bethel Foundation (Faith Unlocks The Door) Oklahoma City OK 40th Avenue Church of God Hattiesburg MS
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Oklahoma City OK NorthPark Church of God Meridian MS
Ed and Carol Abel Foundation Oklahoma City OK First Church of God Hickory NC
OKC Community Foundation Oklahoma City OK New Beginnings Church of God Albuquerque NM
The Clemens Foundation Alsea OR Living Word Church of God Clovis NM
Amazon Smile Foundation Seattle WA First Church of God Missions Miamisburg OH
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Oshkosh WI New Covenant Church Middletown OH
Home Avenue FCOG Trenton OH
Church Agencies First Church of God
First Church of God
Bristow
Clinton
OK
OK
Arkansas CWC Benton AR
Iowa State Assembly of the Church of God Des Moines IA First Church of God Cushing OK
Church of God Ministries Anderson IN Fresh Start Community Church Moore OK
Christian Women Connection Anderson IN Crossings Community Church Oklahoma City OK
MI General Assembly of the Church of God Lansing MI Shartel Church of God Oklahoma City OK
Missouri Women of the Church of God Hazelwood MO First Church of God Pauls Valley OK
Missouri Church Men St. James MO First Church of God Pryor OK
Women of the Church of Scottsbluff NE Gering NE Sapulpa First Church of God Sapulpa OK
NM-W. TX Ministries of the CHOG Albuquerque NM Faith Community Church of God Shawnee OK
New Mexico/WT Women of the Church of God Clovis NM Griggs Church of God Texhoma OK
NEO Church of God Ashland OH Red Fork Church of God Tulsa OK
Church of God Missionary Board Elk City OK Waynoka Church of God Waynoka OK
East TN Women of the Church of God Afton TN Welty Church of God Welty OK
West Virginia Women of the Church of God Ronceverte WV Hucrest Community Church Roseburg OR
Wyoming General Assembly of the Churchof God Casper WY New Song Community Church Bethel Park PA
Brookville First Church of God Brookville PA
Church Support: Church of God Fox Street Church of God
St. Andrew Church of God
Franklin
Camden
PA
SC
Rock Creek Church of God Bessemer AL First Church of God Darlington SC
Riverchase Community Church Birmingham AL Boma First Church of God Baxter TN
New Song Community Church Benton AR Taylor’s Chapel First Church of God Big Rock TN
First Church of God Crossett AR Camp Ground Church of God Greeneville TN
Oaklawn Church of God Hot Springs AR Cedar Creek Church of God Greeneville TN
Eagle Point Church of God Little Rock AR First Church of God Greeneville TN
South Bay Church of God Torrance CA First Church of God S. S. Bible Venture Greeneville TN
First Church of God of Tulare Tulare CA Heritage First Church of God Kingsport TN
First Church of God Venice FL Dayspring Community Church McMinnville TN
Zion Community Church of God Ottumwa IA Journey Pointe Church of God Murfreesboro TN
Cross Pointe Church of God Bloomington IL Burkeville Church of God Burkeville TX
10 | M I D -A M E R ICA N FA L L 2 0 1 5PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Inspiration Church of God Eastland TX Mike & Jeanne Ebert Van Buren AR
United Covenant of Hope Church Houston TX Dusty & Katherine Figura Moore OK
Crosspointe Fellowship Church Kilgore TX Joe & Jeanne Flanagan Texhoma OK
Palm City Church of God McAllen TX Clint Ford Huachuca City AZ
Place of Grace Fellowship San Antonio TX Linda Gangolf Fort Worth TX
First Church of God Tyler TX Jesus Giron Abilene TX
First Church of God Chilhowie VA Raymond Goehring Westhoff TX
Marion First Church of God Marion VA Tyron Goldsmith Oklahoma City OK
First Church of God Saltville VA Jeremy & Ginger Graham Oklahoma City OK
Colville Church of God Colville WA Joseph & Tracy Gregory Holts Summit MO
Washington Heights Church of God Madison WV George & Sue Hanohano Moore OK
Middle Grave Creek Church of God Moundsville WV Raymond & Elna Mae Hastings Brooksville FL
Jones Avenue Church of God Oak Hill WV Samuel & Gail Hinton Greensboro NC
First Church of God Point Pleasant WV Robert & Marilyn Hockman Quincy IL
Teays Valley Church of God Scott Depot WV Willie & Janet Holley Moore OK
Highland Park Community Church Casper WY Jessica Holley Oklahoma City OK
Wilbur & Jeanne Hughes Rainbow City AL
Church Support: Outside of the Church of God C Donovan & Maribel Hyatt
Scott & Michelle Irwin
LaPorte
Hewitt
TX
TX
First Church of The Nazarene Phoenix AZ
Danville Independent Methodist Church Danville KY Brenda Jahn Scottsdale AZ
The New Community Church Kansas City MO Stephen Johnson Edmond OK
Heart to Honduras Xenia OH Lavon & Joyce Jones Beaumont TX
Maranatha Free Will Baptist Chur Ardmore OK Charles & Patricia Kline Chappell Hill TX
First Baptist Church Chandler OK Bill & Kay Konstantopoulos Winchester KY
First Baptist Church Choctaw OK Elaine Kurtz Thompsons Station TN
Grace Covenant Ministry, Inc. DBA Grace ChurchChoctaw OK Ronald & Collene Martin Crossville TN
Sunnylane Southern Baptist Church Del City OK Wanda Mashue Houston TX
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Guthrie OK John & Darlyne Mathewes Augusta GA
First Baptist Church Jenks OK Jake & Stephanie McElhany Blanchard OK
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marlow OK Marvin & Janice Middlebrooks Oklahoma City OK
First Baptist Church Moore OK Jenn Mikkelsen Wellston MI
First Baptist Church Moore Oklahoma Moore OK David & Paula Miller Jasper TX
Heartland Church Norman OK Larry & Che Che’ Mobley Camden SC
Antioch Christian Church Oklahoma City OK Lorenzo & Margaretha Mondragon Corpus Christi TX
First United Methodist Church Oklahoma City OK Timothy & Peggy Sue Mosteller Chelsea OK
Greater New Zion Baptist Church Oklahoma City OK Terry & Marla Neace Greenwood MO
Shekinah Fellowship Church Oklahoma City OK Leon & Linda Newton Valley AL
Templo De Albanza Oklahoma City OK Kresten & Lenora Norholm Yukon OK
Village Baptist Church Oklahoma City OK Vann & Kelley Norris Oklahoma City OK
Westmoore Community Church Oklahoma City OK Patrick & Patricia O’Brien Norman OK
Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church Shawnee OK James & Doris Parker Gordonville TX
Stratford Free Will Baptist Church Stratford OK Jonathan Peaslee Xenia OH
Central Baptist Church Crandall TX Clarence & Sharon Phairas Winterhaven FL
Chilhowie Christian Church Chilhowie VA Patricia Popp Sacramento CA
Maranatha Fellowship St Albans WV Ray & Maggie Rector Whitehouse TX
Jon & Esther Rehbein Moore OK
Alumni Giving Dewayne & Brenda Repass
Ron & Shirley Roddy
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
FL
OK
Robert & Juanita Adams Moore OK Marion Rucktashel Houston TX
Kenneth & Ann Adams Oklahoma City OK H. Gerald & Ruth Rudd Indianpolis IN
Darryl & Susan Allen Winchester KY Tom Sacchieri Blanchard OK
Morgan & Carol Alsip Oklahoma City OK Charles Schaffer Hurst TX
Micah & Angela Arcuri Ina IL Tim & Arlene Schrock Interlachen FL
Bill & Sandy Bath Bartlesville OK Nathan & Marci Starr Robertsdale PA
Ted & Andrea Bell Middleburg Heights OH Tammy Steinberg-Teague Beggs OK
Rick & Beth Biel Spokane WA David & Georgetta Stephenson De Soto TX
Matthew & Judith Boyles Loveland OH Raymond & Jean Stevenson Cleveland TX
Judith Burton Oklahoma City OK Loren & Elouise Sutton Opelika AL
Richard & Kaye Cantrell Lebanon TN James & Celeste Taylor Oklahoma City OK
Enrique & Lidia Cepeda Moore OK Corbet Taylor Kilgore TX
Ryan & Linda Chapman Anderson IN Curtis & Kimberly Thomas Oklahoma City OK
Tasha Chase Victoria TX Jonathon & Morgan Thompson Oklahoma City OK
Stephen & Wanda Chiles Moore OK Alva & Gloria Tilman Mountain View MO
Troy & Elizabeth Cox Moore OK Paul & Margaret Walters Roanoke VA
Arley & Ruby Cravens Scott Depot WV Jeff & Diane White East Point KY
Virginia Daniel Spring TX Doyle & Velvea Whitesel Hot Springs AR
Nevan Dauderman Moore OK Don & Carolyn Wilson Oklahoma City OK
Jeff & Stephanie Davidson Moore OK Gale & Claudia Winning Ford Cliff PA
Roy & Donna Dobbs Clinton OK Ryan & Ciana Young Columbus NE
Norma Dowdy Oklahoma City OK Howard & Karen Young II Red Lodge MT
w w w. M AC U.e du M I D -A M E R ICA N | 11BUILDING A GREA
EXPERIENCE
JAMES CURTIS
BASEBALL FIELD
SOCCER FIELD
McCUTCHEON
RESIDENCE HALL
KENNEDY
HALL
PHASE ONE — COMPLETE!
Cost: $6.1 million — PAID! FIND OUT MORE ONLINE:
Student Center: MARCH 2014
Kennedy Hall: OCTOBER 2013 GIVE.MACU.EDU
Bookstore: JUNE 2014
PHASE TWO — NEARLY COMPLETE!
Estimated Cost: $10 million
Residence Hall #1: FALL 2014
Residence Hall #2: SEPTEMBER 2015
Chapel Renovations: SUMMER 2015
Administration Building & Office Renovations: Being Planned
PHASE THREE
Estimated Cost: $10 million
Foreseeable additions to the campus could include expansion of the Gymnasium and a new Leadership
Building and Auditorium.
12 | M I D -A M E R ICA N FA L L 2 0 1 5ATER CAMPUS
JACK ALLEN
SOFTBALL FIELD
GAULKE ACTIVITY
RESIDENCE HALL CENTER
CAGS ENROLLMENT
FOWLER CENTER
ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING
“An incredible year has just passed. We have completed the second new residence hall which will be
officially named McCutcheon Hall in a ceremony on October 21. The Chapel has been totally renovated
which will renew our Chapel hour and ensure top-quality streaming video to our students across the world.
This momentum simply must be captured. I am asking for you to take a few minutes to pray, asking God
to lead you in offering your best gift to make MACU’s Greater Campus Experience a reality.” - Steve Seaton
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING KENNEDY HALL
Administrative Offices Library
Chapel Computer Labs
Classrooms Faculty Offices
Cafeteria Classrooms
Campus Bookstore
Admissions Office JAMES CURTIS SPORTS COMPLEX
James Curtis Field - Baseball
COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Jack Allen Field - Softball
(CAGS) ENROLLMENT
w w w. M AC U.e du M I D -A M E R ICA N | 13STUDENT HIGHLIGHT
Johanna Gibbs
T S I S G R A D UAT E & B E T H E L S T U D E N T
Johanna Gibbs said a few years ago that her life was life is because of her. I went through a hard time when
not going in the direction her heart desired so she prayed she was a baby and my life took a different turn. I had a
and asked God to direct her path. Originally she studied desire in my heart to be with my daughter. I asked the Lord
Sociology and while working in her field of study, began to to allow me to be with her for five years [and not working].
feel that her life’s work was in ministry and missions. Honestly, after the five years I’ve asked the Lord to allow
During her time working in a Sociology department, she me to continue studying. This is my testimony. The Lord
also began serving at her church as a translator for mission hears me. Once my daughter turned five in September, in
teams visiting Costa Rica. While serving at the church, a October I began the Master’s program. Five years exactly,
mentor encouraged her to contact Dr. Enrique Cepeda with God answered me. How God has answered my prayers and
Mid-America’s Thomas School of International Studies is in my life is actually a great testimony for my family as
(TSIS). Johanna had not been aware of the Master’s in well.”
Leadership degree program. Highlights: “At the end of the Bible Counseling
“The master’s degree totally changed my perspective certificate program, Dr. Cepeda and President Fozard
of ministry. I knew I wanted to continue my education came to Costa Rica for the ceremony. It was another great
and that I wanted it to be Christian based. So this was an experience. After that, I had an opportunity in May to
accomplished desire for me. I had great expectations for walk in the graduation in Oklahoma City for the master’s
the program and I really love what I’ve learned. This has program. It was great to be a part of such a great ceremony
all been God’s plan and immediately after completing the at Crossings. It was also great to see the university. I’m
program there was a need for a youth leader in my church. very close with my family and my father was able to join
I was able to put into practice what I had just learned,” said me at the graduation. These experiences along the way
Johanna. help make it clear to me that God is working in my life.”
Johanna knew that was confirmation that she had Advice to others: “Most people I work with in rural
to continue this ‘path of growth.’ She explained that she areas of Latin America, it is hard for them to dream. It is
then contacted President Fozard and shared with him her difficult for them to have an idea of what they can do and
desire to continue education and go deeper into the Bible. accomplish. I would advise them: first, believe in God and
Following their conversation, Johanna enrolled in yourself; second, have a desire to become better.
the Bethel Bible Series. Upon completion, she We have to trust God. He will provide. Also,
will become a certified Bethel teacher. many people believe the degrees are only
“I have served as a disciple in my offered in English. The master degree is
church for seven years. I’m ready to do it offered in Spanish which helps to remove
formally and be certified.” language barriers. Years ago when
Johanna prays that God will place praying for direction, God gave me the
her in the ministry profession and verse Psalm 37:9. ‘Delight in the Lord
remains focused on His plan for her and He will give you the desires of your
life. heart.’ He will seek the petition of your
About me: “I have a daughter who heart, you don’t even have to ask. He
is now seven years old. Actually a lot hears you. While you delight yourself in
of the changes and perspective in my Him, He will help you.”
14 | M I D -A M E R ICA N FA L L 2 0 1 5T he Be thel Seri es is designed for Pa s tors a nd Min is t r y S t a f f , S und ay Sc hool
Teac he r s, Bibl e St u dy L eaders, Ch ris t ia n Coun s elors , a nd t hos e w ho d es ire a d e e p e r
und e r stand ing of t he Bibl e.
The Bethel Series Online is designed to equip Certification, the cost is $100/semester.
students in comprehending the major themes For individuals seeking college credit, the course
throughout the Old and New Testaments by is $1,125 for three hours of undergraduate
drawing together biblical stories and passages or $1,746 for graduate college credit.
that otherwise may seem disjointed. Biblical
messages are studied in direct relationship to High school honors students looking to get a
their historical context. jump on their college career are eligible to take
the Bethel Series at a reduced rate of $175 for
MACU is committed to making the Bethel Series three hours of college credit.
affordable to all. There are four semesters to the
Bethel Series. To learn more about the Bethel Series Online at
MACU or to hold your place in the next class, visit
For those wishing to take the course for personal bethelonline.macu.edu/
growth or to obtain a Bethel Series Teacher
Mid-America’s Dr. James Earl Massey Center
for Ministry and Leadership is excited to
announce the Bethel Series.
Enroll now for Online Classes
Beginning in January!
w w w. M AC U.e du M I D -A M E R ICA N | 15RESIDENCE HALLS
COMPLETE
PHASE 2: BUILDING A GREATER CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
Residence Hall #1: OPENED Fall 2014!
Residence Hall #2: OPENED Fall 2015!
• 126 Beds (63 Rooms)
• 12 Grand Suites with living room area
• Card-access security entry and other safety features
• Laundry facilities on each floor
• Contemporary furnishings, built-in microwave and
refrigerator in each room, cable and wireless Internet
Due to the generous gifts from friends and supporters of Mid-America, our residential
campus will reflect who we are as a Christian university. Together, we are ensuring that
our students have a wonderful campus experience.
Please know, there are special naming opportunities available for different areas
of the new residential facilities. This is a chance for families, churches, Sunday School
classes and other groups to pay tribute to someone who has touched their life by naming
a room or feature of the new residence hall in their honor or memory.
AREAS TO BE NAMED CONTRIBUTION
Commons Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000
Expanded Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000
2-Room Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
If you would like to discuss naming opportunities and/or have questions about how
you can be part of the Building A Greater Campus Experience campaign, please call me
at (405) 692-3134, or email: sseaton@macu.edu.
Steve Seaton
Vice President for University Advancement
16 | M I D -A M E R ICA N FA L L 2 0 1 5Join us in dedicating
McCUTCHEON
HALL
Join us on October 21, beginning at 10 a.m.
as we dedicate Mid-America’s newest residence hall
in memory of the life and ministry of
visionary pastor, evangelist, author and church leader
Dr. Lillie S. McCutcheon
w w w. M AC U.e du M I D -A M E R ICA N | 17CH AP E L E X P E RIE N C E
3 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY
& D E D I C AT I O N
Students, faculty, staff and friends of Mid-America completed during the summer months while most
are no strangers to attending a one-hour weekly chapel students were not on campus. The renovations include,
service on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10 but are not limited to: new carpet, handicap accessible
a.m. However on Wednesday (Sept.2), the first chapel stage ramps, new stage with theater curtains, state-
service of the fall semester, was unique to previous of-the-art video and sound equipment which ensures
services for a couple of reasons. Not only was the newly top-quality live streaming video to students across the
renovated Chapel unveiled to students, but there was a world.
rededication ceremony of the facility to kick off the 30th The chapel service itself proved inspirational to most
anniversary of the university’s relocation from Houston, attendees with Sandi Patty reminding students to center
Texas to Oklahoma City. themselves on Jesus who is the very heart of worship.
Administration chose to capture this extraordinary President Dr. John Fozard charged students with
service by inviting a special guest to lead worship, multi- “removing distractions from their lives to focus on what
award winning Christian vocalist Sandi Patty. is most important”. Fozard asked students to “media
Rev. Steve Seaton, Vice President for University fast”—put their cell phones away for four consecutive
Advancement, led the prayer of dedication. “It was 30 hours in order to pray, listen to God’s word and get to
years ago this next week another campus community know Jesus Christ.
gathered to dedicate this building and to have the first The Chapel renovations are part of the campaign,
chapel service in this room. Now 30 years later, we Building A Greater Campus Experience, established in
gather to rededicate this place. … We are grateful for 2013 which also includes development of residence
those who have given gifts so that this work might be halls, classroom building and library.
completed.” “What incredible momentum! The Lord has blessed
Due to a gift of more than $350,000 from JASCO Mid-America and we simply must follow His plans as we
Creating Hope Foundation, Chapel renovations were prepare and train these students,” Seaton said.
Watch Chapel services live online at: MACU.edu/watch/
18 | M I D -A M E R ICA N FA L L 2 0 1 5CH A PEL DEDICAT ION
PR AY ER
Written/led by Rev. Steve Seaton, Wednesday September 2, 2015
“Kind Heavenly Father, Your Word asks us a question…
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
he will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of his
salvation.
Lift up your heads, O gates!
And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in.
(Psalm 24)
30 years ago this next week another campus community gathered to
dedicate this building, and to have the first Chapel service in this room.
Now 30 years later, we gather to rededicate this place. The work done
over the summer is inspiring to us, and we are grateful. We are grateful for
those who have given gifts so that this work might be completed. We are
grateful for those in the Maintenance and IT departments who have given
many hours of labor to this project. But most of all, Lord, we are thankful
to YOU, for once again it is you that has made this new day possible!
So, beginning today, we commit ourselves to the worship of you ALONE, O
Lord, in this room. We will prepare, and sing, and listen and pray as if you
are in this room, for you have promised us the blessing of your presence
when we gather in your name.
The Psalmist said, “I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go into the
house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)
So, today we dedicate this, YOUR house…
For the worship of God in prayer and praise,
For the teaching of the everlasting Gospel,
For the celebration of new life in baptism,
For the celebration of your death, in Holy Communion,
For the strengthening of those who are tested,
For the training of those who serve,
WE DEDICATE THIS HOUSE
To the glory of God the Father, who has called us by His grace,
To the glory of His Son, who loved us and gave himself for us,
To the praise of the Holy Spirit, who illumines and sanctifies us,
WE DEDICATE THIS HOUSE
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
O C TOBER CH A PEL SERV ICES
2: Celebration of Culture
We will be highlighting the Eastern Orthodox Church. The purpose of the
Celebration of Culture bi-annual services is to embrace other cultures and
learn about the diversity within our society.
7: President Dr. John Fozard
9: Vice President Jessica Rimmer
14: President’s Signature Series
The President’s Signature Series is an opportunity for business leaders
in the community to visit MACU and speak into the lives of the students.
Generally, the speaker will also speak in a Business class after Chapel, as
well as eat lunch with students.
16: FALL BREAK - No Chapel Service
21: Rev. Jeannette Flynn
We will also have the building dedication ceremony for McCutcheon Hall.
NOTE: Earlier in the day, the Board of Trustees will meet for their bi-annual
meeting.
w w w. M AC U.e du M I D -A M E R ICA N | 19GLOBAL L E A R N E R
Earlier this summer, nine students Global Learners had the chance to major MaKailee Davis. “We dug
and two sponsors from MACU’s Global become familiar with themselves trenches all day and only got to
Learner program ventured into the was chicha. bathe in a river. My body has never
depths of the Amazonian rainforest Kayla Baldwin, a senior Math been put through so much physical
for an opportunity to enhance the and Business major, recounts her labor. We had some very emotional
lives of the indigenous people in that experience of trying the chicha for moments. We also had some very
region. the first time. spiritual moments. It really brought
With the Global Learner “We all got to experience chicha, our group together and closer to
program’s service-learning trips which is a drink that is made from God.”
abroad, students’ awareness of plants or roots being chewed and For Tyler McIntosh, a senior
global problems is sharpened, and moistened in the women’s mouths. Secondary Social Studies Education
they have the opportunity to make When the missionaries first told major, the trip was an understanding
a positive impact in selected areas. us about it, I was very uneasy with of just how close he could actually
On May 17, program director the idea of drinking something that be with God.
Beccah Bland, along with nine had already been in someone else’s “It was the most intimate
students, left the States for a ten- mouth. It had a very strong and sour time with God that I have ever
day trek into the South-American taste, but it actually wasn’t as bad experienced. We were out in this
country of Ecuador. Through as I had expected it to be. I don’t wild tropical rainforest without any
a partnership with Water4 and think I could drink it all the time like technology. No light, no distraction.
Reach Beyond, the team was the people of their It’s just you, the jungle
enabled to make a difference in the community do, but Unlike other trips I and God.”
communities by assisting them in a not to do so would have been on, God “During the time we
clean-water project. have been considered spent in the jungle, I was
In an Ecuadorian community rude to our hosts. The revealed himself to able to draw closer to
known as Santa Rosa reside offer of chicha was me in a new way. Him because I couldn't
members of the Shuar tribe. The the community’s way - Beccah Bland do it on my own.
MACU group was able to work of welcoming us and Just as importantly, I
closely alongside the Shuar to begin accepting us in their community. It witnessed my students be changed.
a project that will eventually make was a very stunning experience.” I can honestly say none of them
clean water more easily accessible Another issue that is amplified with came back the same way they left.
to the community. The group dug the lack of clean water is hygiene. Through all the mental, physical,
trenches to lay pipeline that would “When we awoke on the second emotional and spiritual challenges
transport clean water from a spring morning, we were instructed to wear we faced, I knew it was all God's
located down the side of a cliff to the same clothes we had worn the work, and it was good - even when I
spigots outside of each Shuar hut. first day. We spent a full day working felt like it wasn't. We were stretched
“This was very difficult work,” and sweating through moist and and vulnerable. We had to open up
recounted Bland. “Especially when muggy temperatures on the first to one another and trust each other,”
you add in the heat of the jungle day and threw all of our clothes in a Bland said.
and the far-from-normal living and bag. Now we had to put those back “You think you are going on this
eating conditions. Many of us, at on. This was the only time on the trip with a chance to change the
some point, made the hike down the trip I almost broke down,” explained world,” added MaKailee. “I thought
cliff to bring buckets of water back Bland. “Our guide wanted us to I was going to just go in there and
to our hut. Our students learned experience what the people of the change Ecuador, I never realized
firsthand the value of having clean Shuar experienced. He didn’t want that Ecuador would change me. I
water so easily accessible.” us to make them feel bad since they would encourage any and all of our
The inconvenience of not having were going to be wearing the same students to go on a Global Learner’s
clean water nearby has caused the clothes, so we had to adjust.” trip. The experience is more than
Shuar to adopt alternative methods “We worked so hard out there,” worth it.”
of hydration. One drink that the said junior Business Administration
20 | M I D -A M E R ICA N FA L L 2 0 1 5A LU M N I
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Clint
McBroom
Clint McBroom is a soon-to-be three-time graduate decided it was best for them to trust God’s plan for
of Mid-America. He currently serves as the pastor of their lives and return to Wichita. Clint found work at a
the First Church of God in Newton, Kansas. sign company and served as an interim pastor on the
Clint graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in weekends at the First Church of God in Newton, a town
Christian Ministry, as well as a Master’s in Business just thirty minutes north of Wichita. It was during this
Administration which he obtained through the online time that he completed his MBA, graduating from Mid-
degree option. He began work on his Master of Ministry America for a second time in December of 2013.
degree in October of 2014 and was recently selected to Though Clint traveled many roads that didn’t always
serve as the Church of God representative on the Young lead to where he wanted, he remained faithful. In
Leaders Forum for the Global Wesleyan Alliance, which August of 2014, God’s blessings were revealed again
met in Oklahoma City in early September. in Clint’s life as he was brought on as full-time pastor
As a traditional student with dreams of becoming a of the First Church of God in Newton. Today, he and
youth pastor, he immediately fell in love with the school, Rebecca are loving life as Clint continues his education
forging relationships with his peers and professors through Mid-America’s online program while pastoring
that would prove to be lasting. It didn’t take him long the church and Rebecca works with domestic violence
to realize that youth ministry was not the avenue he victims. He was recently selected by Dr. Ron Duncan,
wanted to pursue, however. After just one semester on general director of Church of God Ministries, to serve
campus, a discouraged Clint headed home to Wichita, as one of two Church of God representatives on the
Kansas to take a semester off. Young Leaders Forum for the Global Wesleyan Alliance.
During his break, God blessed Clint with another “My time at MACU was and still is a beneficial
kind of relationship, a special one with a woman part of who I am as a pastor and as a person today.
named Rebecca that would lead to a marriage. With MACU taught me how to serve. My education was
the newfound inspiration of his developing family, Clint phenomenal, but what really stuck out to me was the
found the motivation he needed to finish his degree. relationships that MACU was able to foster. I still keep
Remembering the lasting impression the school made in touch with the friends I met in that first semester.
on him in his first semester, it was an easy decision to I was also left with no doubt in my mind that my
begin classes through Mid-America’s online program. professors really cared about me. They didn’t just treat
In fact, the newlyweds earned their Bachelor’s degrees me like another student, they really cared about every
together. high and low I experienced along the way. They put
Shortly after their graduation, Clint and Rebecca their time and effort into making sure that I received
moved to Colorado for Clint’s first full-time pastoral the best education, opportunities and advisement.
opportunity. While the experience was great, things I felt like I was their only focus. Now, I want to serve
didn’t turn out as they had hoped, and the couple people in that same capacity.”
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