A Great Way to Stay Involved: Superbowl Season.

Fall is right around the corner, and at Word of Life, that means Superbowl season. Whether you’re an alumnus who has just graduated from the Bible Institute or one who pulled the perennial pizza all-nighter many falls ago, we’d love to see you visit a Superbowl and get involved.

Here’s some easy ways you can be a part, no matter where you’re coming from:
*Bring your youth group
*Come and counsel at the rally
*Volunteer to serve all night
*Sponsor unsaved students to come

You can get more information, sign up or register students at superbowl.wol.org/, which has information for each city that will be hosting a Superbowl this year. We hope to see you there!

Cities: Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Portland (Maine), Springfield (Massachusetts), Kalamazoo, Albany, Binghamton, Elmira, Glens Falls (New York), Rochester, Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus, Johnstown (Pennsylvania), Philadelphia, Providence, Dallas, Lynchburg (Virginia)

Alumni News: 2010s.

We've received tons of responses from alumni who want to let us know what they're up to, so we're going to roll out some info on this blog as well as in the Victory Journal. Let us know what you're doing at alumni@wol.org.

Daniel (’10) and Sonia (Johnston) Bacon (’09) are moving to Northern Ireland and are expecting their first child. Sonia recently qualified as a phlebotomist but is not yet working.

Jay Sanders (’09, ’10) is the church and school relations coordinator for the Bible Institute’s Florida campus. He also works at summer camp in Florida. He would like to remind alumni that Jesus+Nothing=Everything.

Kyle Bush (’09, ’10) is a youth pastor at Faith Baptist Church. He is married to the “best woman” ever, Stefanie Paun (’09, ’10).

Nicholas Charlton (’09, ’10) is married to Rachel (Macey) Charlton (’09, ’10). Nicholas is an admissions representative for Baptist Bible Seminary. He teaches an adult Sunday School class at a small church plant in the area and preaches on occasion. He is interested in ministering in marriage and family counseling in the future. Rachel is a stay-at-home mom to their daughter, Marianne (7 months), and she loves it! She works in the nursery at the church.

Adam Davenport (’09, ’10) is in the Word of Life Intern Discipleship Program. He reminds alumni to have fun, make memories, and preach the Gospel.

Kevin O’Boyle (’09, Owen Sound; ’10, New York) is serving as the assistant dean of men at the Bible Institute’s Owen Sound campus. He would like to remind alumni to be excellent to each other. He recently joined the Bible Institute’s Alumni Council.

Daniel Bacon (’09, ’10) is moving with his wife, Sonya, to Northern Ireland.

Adam (’10) and Mana (Koyano) (’09) Yoder just welcomed Sho to their family. Adam is also a sales manager.

Michael Kilbride (’09, ’11) is a Local Church Ministries missionary with Word of Life in central Virginia.

Collis Bryant (’09, ’11) is doing as much acting as possible while studying theater at Baptist Bible College. He says his best year was 2009-2010, when he was on the Impact Team ministering, building relationships, and working in a variety of settings.  He would like to remind alumni that “God’s got this.”

Tyler Anderson (’10) is co-director of The King's Players, a touring repertory theater company that focuses on Christian drama and ministry at Liberty University.

Diego Alvarez (’10) is the pastoral assistant at First Baptist Church and is working at a warehouse. He reminds alumni that they exist to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all the peoples.

Brianna Anspach (’10) works at Hershey’s Chocolate World and will return to Word of Life for summer camp. She is studying online with Liberty University.

Josiah Brondyke (’10) is a discipleship coordinator at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus.

Kendra Burch (’10) is working to pay off loans and raising support to go back to Brazil.

Ben Garner (’10) is studying at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He works as a taxidermist and is an excavator operator. He encourages alumni to get involved.

Sierra George (’10) is working and is a youth leader at her local church. She is hoping to go back to school, possibly to do second year at the Bible Institute.

Courtney Keller (’10) is working full time as a secretary at an optometrist’s office and helps in the youth ministry department at her local church. She reminds alumni that if God opens the door, go through it and trust Him to provide.

Hilary Kline (’10) is going to Uruguay with Avant Ministries to plant national churches.

Kyle Ierley (’10) is at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, pursuing a master of theology.

Dave Nolan Jr. (10) is working toward being in full-time ministry in Asia using English and skateboarding.

Daniel Reed (’10) is working on a masters in divinity at Baptist Bible Seminary. He encourages alumni to pursue Jesus Christ above all else to be complete and totally satisfied.

Amber Richards (’10) is studying nursing at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. She encourages everyone to remember that in everything, God is good, and what He does is good.

Joshua Salinas (’10) is working a construction job in New Hampshire and preparing financially for future ministry in Argentina.

Amanda Stancavage (’10) is a missionary intern with Word of Life Japan.

Amber Roman (’10, ’11) is a resident leader at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus in the admissions department.

Amber Ruhstorfer (’10, ‘11) lives at home and is working at a home for mentally challenged adults. She is involved in the youth group and the nursery and is a gym leader in a kids’ program.

Rchel Petz (’10, ’11) is at Baptist Bible College, studying early childhood and elementary education. She hopes to head into missions after graduation.

Najara De Moura (’10, 11) is majoring in counseling at Baptist Bible College and hopes to use her education to help abused children in the United States or India.

Maggie Faulkner (’10, ’11) is graduating from Baptist Bible College with a bachelors in counseling in 2013. She is looking into missions in Berlin.

Brittany Fraedo (’10, ’11) is studying counseling at Baptist Bible College.

Morgan Garber (’10) is working as a mental health director support specialist at Community Service Group.

Elizabeth Gray (’10) is studying nursing at Liberty University.

Kristy Miller (’10, ’11) is a full-time student with Liberty University online and teaches preschool and AWANA Sparks at her local church.

Kristin Thompson (’10, ’11) is working in retail and graduating in 2013 with a degree in counseling from Baptist Bible College.

Ryan DeVoe (’10, ’11) is working and studying youth ministry at Liberty University. He is a Zumiez manager and is involved in youth ministry.

Jocelyn Toews (’10) is working at Liberty University and taking classes online. She is also volunteering at a horse farm.

Adam Young (’10, ’11) works at a meat company in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He also serves with the youth group at Faith Bible Fellowship and got married this year.

Adam Kent (’10, 11) is studying at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and working security. His wife, Crystal (Knorpp) (’11, ’12), is studying online with Liberty University.

Virginia Johnson (’11) is a manager at McDonald’s. She’s working to be free of debt so she can go to the mission field full time.

Rachel Hope Knaus (’11) is teaching English as a second language while studying at Liberty University.

Josh Russo (’11) is a student at Liberty University. He is helping Dwight and Diana Willard with Local Church Ministries in Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Aaron Spoonhour (’11) is working full time and is a youth group leader.

Bethany Yeaton (’11) works at a nursing home in Concord, New Hampshire. She plans to start nursing school this fall and is a youth group leader at Epsom Bible Church. She was a unit leader at Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge this summer.

Gabby Baird (’11) is at Baptist Bible College. She cleans house for two ladies and finds this to be a great witnessing opportunity.

Nathan Barrett (’11, Owen Sound) is a second-year student at the Bible Institute’s New York campus. He encourages any alumni who haven’t done second year to do so.

Maria Berardelli (’11) works for the Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt Company.

Amanda Bogert (’11) is a student at Penn State University and is working as a nanny.

Andrea Boucher (’11) was recently engaged. She is serving as an intern in Mexico.

Brittany Burke (’11) is at Baptist Bible College, studying women’s ministry.

Meagan Eckhardt (’11) is a senior studying counseling at Baptist Bible College. She is working as a pharmacy technician and is pursuing a masters in counseling at Liberty University.

Naomie Dumas (’11, Quebec) is studying to be a nurse and is hoping to work as a missionary with the First Nations people in Quebec.

Nick Ford (’11) is a youth pastor and a paraprofessional (assistant teacher) at a local middle school.

Anna Grooms (’11) is studying elementary education at Baptist Bible College and this fall will be a resident assistant in the dorm. She is the ministry director at her local church. In the summer she was involved in Vacation Bible School.

Kelly Ionno (’11, Owen Sound) is studying nursing and will graduate in December 2013.

Noel Lee (’11) is a stock clerk.

Kody Ierly (’11) is at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and he teaches children at his local church. He encourages alumni to keep on keeping on.

Brian Ley (‘11) is working and is involved in youth ministry.

James McGowan (’11) works as the site director at The Lion’s Den Youth Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The center’s mission is to create a safe place for kids to encounter Christ. He married Amy Parks last November.

Sean Villanueva (’11) is the program director at The Lion’s Den. He says, “Ministry is so much different once you’re outside of Word of Life Bible Institute, but the foundation there makes you firm.”

Lynna Mull (’11) is in the Word of Life Intern Discipleship Program with Local Church Ministries.

Sheila Peterson (’11) reminds everyone that by God’s grace we can do it.

Elizabeth Sewall (’11) works at Word of Life in Hudson, Florida. She encourages alumni to stay faithful.

Carmen Sisson (’11, Owen Sound) is at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, working toward a bachelor of science in nursing.

Joshua Taylor (’11, Owen Sound) works at a dairy, bottling milk.

Nazhita D. Terrero (’11) is working at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus in the academic department.

Stephanie Voetberg (’11) is volunteering at an orphanage in Honduras for four months. She reminids alumni that living for Jesus is so worth it.

Matthew Wright (’11) is studying pastoral ministries at Baptist Bible College.

Zach Parks (’11, ’12) is involved in farm work.

Jonathan Poole (’11, ’12) is a landscaper and studying at Liberty University.

Brennan Bush (’11, 12) works at Access Control at Liberty University.

Dylan Hughes (’11, ’12) loves radio broadcasting and the local church. He works at Liberty University.

Alyssa Lough (’11, ’12) is studying elementary education at Baptist Bible College.

Jeong-Seok (Ryan) Shim (‘11, ’12) is a business major at Baptist Bible College.

Cassandra (Janieson) Oldrieve (’11, Owen Sound; ’12, New York) is a full-time missionary with her husband, Tyler, at the Bible Institute’s Owen Sound campus, where she is the admissions coordinator.  She and Tyler were married in November 2011.

Audrey Hart (’11, ’12) is studying counseling at Baptist Bible College.

Maricela Navarrete (‘12) is living in California.

Jonathan Helm (’12) is a history major at Liberty University. He would like to become a prayer leader at Liberty this fall.

Sarah Hollar (’12) is attending Liberty University.

Benjamin Powell (’12) is involved in full-time vocational ministry.

Devin Olmedo (’12) is studying criminal justice at Liberty University.

Leah Reist (’12) is studying business and is involved in student leadership as a resident assistant at Liberty University.

Amanda Raub (’12) is studying psychology, counseling, and human development at Liberty University. She hopes to one day be a Christian counselor.

Jared Webb (’12) is studying at a community college.

Julia Amesbury (’12) is working while taking classes online. She is looking into attending Baptist Bible College, to study counseling. She encourages alumni to stay in the Word.

Alyssa Berardelli (’12) works for U.S. Aquatics.

Jerome Bosman (’10, Owen Sound; ’12 New York) is an intern at the Bible Institute’s Owen Sound campus, where he serves as an audio visual technician.

Rebecca Clark (’12) is a missionary intern with Word of Life Poland. She encourages alumni to stay in the Word.

Nathan Clock (’12, Owen Sound) serves with the Bible Institute’s Resonate ministry. He loves Word of Life.

Mercedes Conway (’12) is a missionary intern with Word of Life in Uganda.

Dominique Delva (’12) is at Cairn University in Philadelphia and is involved in youth ministry at her local church. She became an aunt of five in less than three years.

Hope Dillon (’12) is a resident leader at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus, working at the front desk. She is studying online and pouring into the ladies on campus.

Rachel Gallo (’12) is doing online studies.

Mickey Gonzalez (’12) is working at a photography studio. He is practicing the guitar in the hopes of soon performing. He makes videos for YouTube and is teaching himself video photography skills.
Evan Hinkel (’12) is attending Baptist Bible College and is active in ministry.

Chloe Hossann (’12) is at community college and is working. She asks for prayer as she works at encouraging a small group of teenagers to get together.

Jocelyn Levesque (’12) is studying cosmetology and working with the junior high youth group at her church. She reminds alumni to have good Christian friends who will build and encourage them.

Amber Liotus (’12) is a waitress and is studying online with Liberty University. She plans to receive a bachelor of science in religion by September. She is pursuing teaching English as a foreign language, as she wants to reach the Asian people via the English language. She encourages everyone to be a missionary in the workplace.

Cameron McLean (’12, Owen Sound) is working at an auto parts factory and is involved in youth work at his home church while saving up for training as a missionary. He would like to tell alumni from his year that he misses them all.

Jim Morrison (’12) is finishing up his degree at Baptist Bible College.

Amanda Ord (’12) is marrying the love of her life. She works and is involved in building relationships with the youth in her church.

Kisandra Pearson (’12, Owen Sound) serves as a secretarial intern at the Bible Institute’s Owen Sound campus. She reminds alumni to never give up anytime or anywhere, because God is always there.

Magalie Plante (’12) is studying languages at a college in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and is involved in Sunday School and the worship team at her local church.

Arielle Robson (’12) is studying zoology and creation at Liberty University and is involved in a special needs ministry.

Sarah Rummenie (’12, Owen Sound) is a children’s ministry leader at her local church in Midland, Ontario. She would like to share with alumni that she feels that local church is where it’s at. She says that it’s hard but so needed in North America. She sees the importance of discipling children and said she never had someone disciple her until she was at the Bible Institute.

Reginald Russell (’12) works full time and is getting married.

Jasmine Smith (’12) is a sophomore studying pre-law at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. She teaches Sunday School at her home church.

Caitlin Smith (’12) is missionary intern with Word of Life. She would like to remind everyone that the Lord is faithful, even when we stray from Him.

Sarah Smith (’12) just moved to Pennsylvania and is trying to get a job in a restaurant.

Caroline Stark (’12) is a resident leader at the command center on the Bible Institute’s New York campus.

Sam Sturgeon (’12) is teaching high school math.

Tim Sum (’12) is studying at Liberty University.

Hilary Taylor (’12) is finishing her degree at Cairn University in Philadelphia.

Sarah Thompson (’12) is working and learning French. She reminds alumni not to give up!

Micah Watkins (’12) is partnering in ministry with his parents.

Becky Ziegert (’12) is a Word of Life missionary intern in the Dominican Republic. She would like to encourage alumni to come back to missions conference every year, as there aren’t many other places where they can hear and meet men and women with such a huge passion for the Lord.

Ruth (Etchison) (’13) and Jacob Mosley were married in August. She is working as a nanny.

Alumni News: 2000s.

We've received tons of responses from alumni who want to let us know what they're up to, so we're going to roll out some info on this blog as well as in the Victory Journal. Let us know what you're doing at alumni@wol.org.

Jordan (’99, ’00) and Bonnie (Colwell) (’99, ‘00) Wertz are with Word of Life Local Church Ministries in central Michigan. They have three children: Abigail (9), Emma (7), and Isabella (5).

Andrew (’99, ’00) and Tabitha (Anderson) (’02) Mater serve at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus, where Andrew is the dean of men and Tabitha is enjoying being a wife to Andrew and a mommy to their children, Novalie (6), and Eden (4).

Amber (Vidal) Baker (’00) is married to Shawn Baker (’98, ’99) and is a stay-at-home mom to their four children: Savannah, Austin, Sebastian, and Aurora.

Courtney (Bingman) Stephens (’00) is a stay-at-home mom planning a camp/family enrichment ministry for the future. She has a children’s book published and is working on a novel. She and her husband, Mackenzie, are talking about planting a church in central Ohio. They have two children: Bethsaida (3) and Rayah (18 months).

Adam Rushlow (’00, ’02) is working in Texas and serving with Christ Fellowship. He and his wife, Joanna (MacQueen) (’03), have three children: Maija (4), Zoe (2), and Dane (2 months).

Margaret A. Truxell (’01) is studying business administration and finances through Liberty University distance learning and is working as a chef at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus.

Joshua (’02) and Megan (Lefler) (’01, ‘02) Bean have two children: Matthew (5) and Malachi (2). Megan is a homemaker, homeschools their children, and is involved in women’s ministry. Joshua is a training coordinator for corrections, court security, and civil process at Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. He is active in missions and children’s ministry at Forest Baptist Church in Forest, Virginia.

Jessalyn (Pitzer) Powell (’02, ’03) works at Hobby Lobby and is a features reporter at the Kokomo (Indiana) Herald.

Vincent (’02) and Joanna (Cameron) (’98, ’99) Sensenig are youth leaders in their local church. Vincent works as a painter. They have six children: Nichole (12), Bekah (10), Tori (9), Vince (7), Nathan (5), and Danielle (3).

Jordan Miller (’03, ’04) is married to Stephanie and works at Liberty University as an admissions counselor.

Joseph Pine (‘03, ‘04) is a youth pastor working toward a masters in theological studies. He is in the Army Reserves.

Sonia Jacot (’03, ’04) is married to Gary, who works as a customer service representative for a portable toilet company and serves however he can at his local church. Sonia is a stay-at-home wife, has a transportation ministry, and enjoys encouraging the women at her local church.

Josh (’04) and Amanda (Goodrow) Mellinger (’06) have a daughter, Evylyn (3). Josh works as a chef.

Rodrigo (’05) and Annie (Christ) Bender (’99) met at Word of Life. Rodrigo now serves as assistant pastor of Mountain Stream Baptist Church in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. They say that Word of Life was transforming and some of the best years of their lives. They have two children: Dominic (3) and Dylan (1½).

Nicole (Rank) Weidman (’05) is working at an immunology lab. She loves spending time with her husband, Phillip, and scrapbooking.

Jeremy Fogle (’06) works for a fire sprinkler design company.

Jason (’06) and Martine (Renaud) (’06, Quebec) Goudy are missionaries with Parole de Vie (Word of Life) in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Martine also works as a nurse at a local hospital.

Sarah Nippert (’06) is the assistant director of enrollment services at Baptist Bible College and Seminary. She would like to remind everyone to not give up, to keep going, and to keep serving.

Jacob Donald Smith (’06, ’08) is participating in the World Race in September. The race is a stretching journey into 11 countries in 11 months to serve “the least of these” among real and raw community. Jacob says, “Stepping out in faith for two years and being a missionary was the best thing ever.”

Sarah (Wilcken) Davis (’07) is married to Will Davis. They are pursuing ministry opportunities while serving at Roots Youth with Sparta Evangelical Free Church, which seeks to develop students who actively engage Christ in their world.

Laura Evison (’07) (Owen Sound) serves as a graphic design artist at the Bible Institute’s Owen Sound campus.

Caleb Hamm (’07) is working at Word of Life in the photography department.

Alex Smith (’07) worked as an intern at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus in 2012-2013.

Lindsey Young (‘07) is a discipleship coordinator at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus.

Joshua and Jennifer (Robbins) Brown (’07, ’08) are preparing to plant a church in the Northeast. Joshua is studying at Southwestern Baptist Seminary, and Jennifer works on campus.

Randy (’07, ’08) and Kylie (Leckrone) (’08, ’09) Curtis are both working at Meijer in Rockford, Michigan. They attend Calvary Baptist Church in Greenville, Michigan, and are looking to be missionaries with New Tribes Mission.

Janessa (Barrett) Skiles (’07, ’08) works at Gladney Center for Adoption, caring for birth mothers making an adoption plan. Her husband, Shaun, is preparing to be youth/associate pastor.

Derrick Wilson (’07, ’08) is attending Southwestern Theological Seminary and is working as a carpenter. His wife, Christina (Plantt) Wilson (’07, ’08), just graduated from Southwestern with a bachelors in humanities with a missions focus. She is helping teach seventh-grade girls in a youth group.

Jaime Goodrow (’08) graduated from Baptist Bible College with a bachelors in education. She is a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Mountainside Christian Academy and loves it!

Janelle (Pratt) Corrales (’08) is teaching at Grace Christian School and is involved at Grace Bible Church.

Brian Rosohac (’08) in an automotive technician and is married to Sarah.

Luke (’08) and Erin (Kelly) (’09) Lacey are Word of Life missionaries going to serve the Lord in South Africa. They encourage alumni to tell others about the Bible Institute.

Brian Berger (’08, ’09) is a youth pastor. He’s excited that three girls from the youth group were saved at Snow Camp this year.

Christie (Whitney) Davis (’08, ’09) graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelors and is working fulltime on campus. Her husband, Michael, is the youth pastor at their local church.

Paige (Emond) Johnston (’08, ’09) is an event coordinator with Silver Fox Steakhouse and works closely with her husband, Tyler, who is a pastor with lifechurch.tv. She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Kelsey (Holmes) Porter (’08, ’09) has almost completed her bachelors in business and is teaching high school Sunday School with her husband, Josiah.

David Rineer (’08, ’09) is doing an internship as a pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and is a fulltime student at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Lansdale.

Rachel (Boddie) Salinas (’08, ‘09) is traveling with her husband, Joshua (’08, ’10), as he does masonry/restoration for national parks and historical buildings. She works as a nanny and is involved in choir and senior youth group. She also teaches a 4-to-6-year-old Sunday School class.

William Travis McNeely (’08, ’10) is an intern at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. He works as a waiter at a Mexican restaurant and is a student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He would like to remind alumni that God is faithful, and Texas is the best state in the union.

Emily Arnett (’09) works as a nanny and in the photography business. She is a Sunday School teacher and a youth group leader, and she runs a Bible study for college-age girls.

Elizabeth Cox (’09, Brazil) is a junior allied health major at Cedarville University and plans to go to graduate school to study physical therapy.  She is on the school soccer team.

Kurt Goglin (’09) and his wife, Amanda, along with their two sons, Elijah (8) and Ezekiel (4), were  recently appointed missionaries with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism to Lima, Peru, where they will minister through Biblical counseling, theological education, and church planting. They live in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, where they teach in the youth group, lead Bible study, and do biblical counseling.

Travis Smith (’09) is involved with the young people at his church and enjoys cycling. He spent three months volunteering at the Bible Institute’s Jeju campus.

Daniel (’10) and Sonia (Johnston) Bacon (’09) are moving to North Ireland and are expecting their first child. Sonia recently qualified as a phlebotomist but is not yet working.

Jay Sanders (’09, ’10) is the church and school relations coordinator for the Bible Institute’s Florida campus. He also works at summer camp in Florida. He would like to remind alumni that Jesus+Nothing=Everything.

Kyle Bush (’09, ’10) is a youth pastor at Faith Baptist Church. He is married to the “best woman” ever, Stefanie Paun (’09, ’10).

Nicholas Charlton (’09, ’10) is married to Rachel (Macey) Charlton (’09, ’10). Nicholas is an admissions representative for Baptist Bible Seminary. He teaches an adult Sunday School class at a small church plant in the area and preaches on occasion. He is interested in ministering in marriage and family counseling in the future. Rachel is a stay-at-home mom to their daughter, Marianne (7 months), and she loves it! She works in the nursery at the church.

Adam Davenport (’09, ’10) is in the Word of Life Intern Discipleship Program. He reminds alumni to have fun, make memories, and preach the Gospel.

Kevin O’Boyle (’09, Owen Sound; ’10, New York) is serving as the assistant dean of men at the Bible Institute’s Owen Sound campus. He would like to remind alumni to be excellent to each other. He recently joined the Bible Institute’s Alumni Council.

Daniel Bacon (’09, ’10) is moving with his wife, Sonya, to Northern Ireland.

Adam (’10) and Mana (Koyano) (’09) Yoder just welcomed Sho to their family. Adam is also a sales manager.

Michael Kilbride (’09, ’11) is a Local Church Ministries missionary with Word of Life in central Virginia.

Collis Bryant (’09, ’11) is doing as much acting as possible while studying theater at Baptist Bible College. He says his best year was 2009-2010, when he was on the Impact Team ministering, building relationships, and working in a variety of settings.  He would like to remind alumni that “God’s got this.”

Alumni News: 1990s.

We've received tons of responses from alumni who want to let us know what they're up to, so we're going to roll out some info on this blog as well as in the Victory Journal. Let us know what you're doing at alumni@wol.org.

Susan Kirby (’89, ’90) is a secretary at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is involved in church ministry.

Randall Scott (’89, ’90) and Donna (Goda) (’89) McKnight have three children: Lydia Goda (21), Chelsey McKnight (20), and Brandon McKnight (11). Randall is serving at Plainfield Bible Church and works at MSD Decatur Schools as the head custodian. Donna is a café manager at the school, teaches Sunday School, and works with the Word of Life Olympian program.

Patti (Norton) Christian (’90, ’91) is a full-time mom to Cole (11), Brett (9), Kaeli (7), and Luke (4).

Woodbury Davis III (‘90, ’92) works with young people at his church.

Jeffrey Dowling (’90, ‘92) is an amusement park mechanic in Ocean City, New Jersey, and is involved in children’s ministry in his church.

Lorri L. (Aguiar) Astillero (’91) has been a fulltime missionary in the Philippines since 2001.

Bruce Graham (’91) is married and lives in Epsom, New Hampshire. He is a craftsman in wood, leather, and stone and a weaving instructor at Jesse Remington High School, a small Christian high school in Candia, New Hampshire.

Albert (’91) and Marisa (Mosely) ('83) Irizarry have two children, Eric and Megan. Albert works in radiation protection at a nuclear power plant, and Marisa is a homemaker.

Helder Seabra (’91) is a software developer at Online Computer Library Center and enjoys basketball and golf. He and his wife, Kara, have four children: Kayla (14), Isaac (11), Ty (10), and Luke (3).

Laurie (Shoemaker) Tilson (’91, ’92) and her husband, Bill, have three children: Paul (13), Leah (12), and Hannah (10). Laurie, a homeschool mom, attends Southside Fellowship Abiding in Christ Church and supports those who have Lyme disease with information and the love of Christ.

Jerry Ledwell (’92) is self-employed and living in Welcome, North Carolina.

David (’92, ’93) and Julie (McCullough) Burch (’93) work for JandJ Carpet and Floor Covering and have two children, Ethan (11), and Kayla (7).

Steve (’93) and Tracy (Miklos) (’93) Cole have four children: Caleb (17), Elizabeth (16), Ben (14), and Kate (9). Steve works for Alex Lee Inc., and Tracy works at a pregnancy care center.

Jonathan Steel (’93) is a corrections officer, is involved in youth ministry, and has three children.

Bill and Joan (Mardis) Kline (’93) have three children: Keith, Colette, and William. Bill is the coordinator for Seasoned Saints Information Center at church, and Joan counseled at a detention center for six years.

Daniel (’93) and Sherri (Longnecker) (’94) Lethers are pre-field missionaries to Togo, West Africa, with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. They plan to work with Hope Radio, which broadcasts into four countries and reaches people in their homes in a way that few mediums can.

Robert Makin (’94) is a traffic and shipment coordinator at the warehouse for Ocean State Job Lot. He is a deacon and an AWANA director for the third- to sixth-grade boys.

Scott (’94) and Christy (Koonts) (’94) Benson met at Word of Life and have two children: Emma (12) and Maelynn (10). Christy works as a bookkeeper from home.

Brian (’94, ’95) and Lynn (Underhile) (’95) Baker serve with Word of Life Local Church Ministries and have three children: Courtney (11), Allison (7), and Corbin (7).

Krista (Abney) McGee (’94, ’95) is writing, serving in women’s and music ministries at church, and teaching English and musical theater at a Christian school. She is married to Dave McGee (’93, ’95).

Dawn (Wayson) Martin (’95) just married Phil Martin (’98, ’99) and works at the Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge.

Noelle (Gernert) McCusker (’95) and her husband, Michael, have four children: Melody (13), Abigail (11), Ian (9), and Maeghan (7). She is a stay-at-home mom who is homeschooling their children. She enjoys inductive Bible studies and is involved in the church choir.

Tom Atema, Jr. (’95) works at Atema Partners, which provides audio visual support for corporate meetings all around the world. He and his wife, Angie, have two children: John Thomas (7) and Lily (2). He often finds himself quoting someone or something that he learned at the Bible Institute and finds it amazing how God can bring something to mind that he heard or read just when he needs it most.

Peter McCusker (’96) works for Liberty Channel, the television station for Liberty University.

Peter (’96) and Bette Verkaik (’96) are Word of Life missionaries in Nigeria.

Scott B. Leger (’96) is a finish carpenter and father of four.

Joel (’97) and Jamie (Spearman) (’97) Banister met at the Bible Institute and have four children: Maggie (8), Mary Jane (6), William (3), and Nathan (almost 1 year). Joel is an auditor, and Jamie is a stay-at-home mom.

Brent Manuel (’97) works in software training. He enjoys computer programming, traveling, golf, basketball, and softball.

Joshua Snyder (’97) is an elder, a praise team leader, a keyboard player, and a youth leader at his local church. He is also a city carrier for the United States Postal Service. He enjoys camping and fishing. This winter was his first time back on campus in 15 years. He says it is still a great place, centered on God’s Word, with the exciting atmosphere he remembers.

Melanie McGibbon (’97, ’98) works at Walmart and is a Word of Life missionary to Argentina.

Adam (’98) Bottiglia is working on a doctorate in philosophy, and Christina (Ramey) (’00) Bottiglia is a dean’s assistant at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Michael Lechleitner (’98) works for Lifeway Christian Stores as a store manager. He graduated from Liberty University in 2011. He and his wife, Holly, have four children: Adam (12), Nathan (11), Abigail (9) and Alyssa (7).

Tyler Woznek (’98) is the lead pastor at Life Fellowship Chapel in Davison, Michigan.

Andy Anderson (’98) is an area missionary with Word of Life.

Micah Durling (’98, ’99) is teaching Adult Bible Fellowship at his local church. He and his wife, Rebecca, (Miller) have four children: Noah (7), Josiah (4), Chloe (3), and Arie (almost 1 year). They attend conferences at Word of Life Family Campground.

Beth Gallant (’99) works at Sunshine Corners Day Care as the prekindergarten teacher. She codirects the 2- and 3-year-olds at Calvary Monument Bible Church.

Jordan (’99, ’00) and Bonnie (Colwell) (’99, ‘00) Wertz are with Word of Life Local Church Ministries in central Michigan. They have three children: Abigail (9), Emma (7), and Isabella (5).

Andrew (’99, ’00) and Tabitha (Anderson) (’02) Mater serve at the Bible Institute’s Florida campus, where Andrew is the dean of men and Tabitha is enjoying being a wife to Andrew and a mommy to their children, Novalie (6), and Eden (4).

Amber (Vidal) Baker (’00) is married to Shawn Baker (’98, ’99) and is a stay-at-home mom to her three children: Savannah, Austin, and Sebastian.

Alumni News: 1980s.

We've received tons of responses from alumni who want to let us know what they're up to, so we're going to roll out some info on this blog as well as in the Victory Journal. Let us know what you're doing at alumni@wol.org.

Diane (Boyer) Dorman (’80) and her husband, David (’78, ’80), have three children: Katie, Laura, and Andrew. Diane works in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and for United Road Services and Insagenix. She volunteers in her community.

Tammy Brown (’80) is a professor at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She has four children: Sarah (28), Heather (24), Erin (21), and Elysabethe (21).

Melody (Urban) Harper (’80) is a registered nurse. She and her husband, Ronald, have five children: Joshua (25), Rebekah (23), Zachariah (22), Josiah (20), and Melody Joy (18).

Paul and Kim (Eshelman) Barreca (’80) live in Vineland, New Jersey, where Paul has been the teaching pastor at Faith Bible Church for the past 11 years. They have three married children and four grandchildren. They are thankful for the opportunities God has given them to frequently go to Word of Life Philippines, where Paul is blessed to teach at the Bible Institute.

Jackie (Laub) Osborn (’80) has seven children: Joy (30), Kristi (27), Dana (25), Ben (19) Joel (18), David (15), and Julia (11). Joy went to the Bible Institute in 2002, and Kristi in 2006 and 2007.

Deb (Grube) Garner (’81) is involved at her church with the women’s committee. She and her husband, Keith, are involved in the young adult Sunday School class. She enjoys Bible study and being available for friends.

Tracey (Kaufman) Patterson (’81) is a sports fanatic raising three children with her husband, Tim: Casey (24), Trenton (22), and Caitlyn (19). She graduated from Liberty University in 1989, where she met Tim, who played football there from 1986-1988. They lived in Indiana for 20 years before moving back to Lynchburg in 2009.

Keith Taylor (’81) works as a youth director in his church. He and his wife, Carol, have four children: Tricia (24), Luke (22), Jessica (21), and Kimberly (19).

Mark (’82) and Janell (Murray) (’81, 82) Frazier met at the Bible Institute. Mark is an engineering draftsman, and Janell is an accountant.

Dwight (’82) and Ruby (Murphy) (’82) Stone have two children: Aimee (26) and Amanda Everett (23). Dwight is a youth worker at Heritage Baptist Church and is a self-employed home improvement contractor. Ruby is a teacher’s assistant for special needs students at a local elementary school and is involved in children’s ministry at her local church.

David (’82, ’84) and Becky (Wood) (’82) Wing have two children: Courtney (Wing) Wing (27) and Hanna (21). David is working as a glass manufacturer. Becky works part time for a local chiropractor and has also spent time in a county group home as a house parent, serving at-risk kids. David and Becky love spending time with their grandson.

Naomi (Janho) Etchison (’83) is an international student coordinator at Aurora Christian School. She and her husband, Scott, have four children: Ruth (19), Kelly, (17), Mary (16), and Noah (13).

Jonathan Price ('83) and his wife, Diane, have four children: Natalie (24), Amy (22), Jack (20), and Molly (17).

Chris and Roxanne (Tibbetts) Young (‘83) have three children: Lindsey (26), Bethany (26), and Aaron (22).  Chris is involved in youth ministry and enjoys the outdoors and hunting. Roxanne is involved with the eighth-grade girls at church and works with the elderly. Together they counsel young couples getting married (Marriage Savers).

Glenn Parke (’83, 84) is an audio technician.

Ron Glessner (’84, ’85) is an executive for Zook Molasses/Good Food Inc./L and S Sweeteners. At his home church, he is involved in teaching young people and adults and is part of church leadership. His interests are his family, leadership, motorcycling, and the outdoors. He and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Taylor (17), Ben (15), Kaylee (11), and Josh (9).

Phil Moser (’86) is serving at Fellowship Bible Church.  He is married to Kym, and they have four children: Ashlyn (20), Adam (16), Anna (14), and Asa (7).

Deron (’86) and Beth (Burke) (’88) Peterson have three children: Samuel (15), Isaiah (9), and Anastasia (5).

Karen Taylor (’86) has worked in food services for the Pennsylvania Turnpike for 25 years. She likes to travel and does volunteer work at her home church.

Karen (Norton) Warren (’86, ’87) and her husband, Nick, have two children: Kyra (13) and Troy (6).

Anne (Halbert) Wieder (’87) has a large private piano studio where she teaches children piano lessons. She is involved with worship ministry, ladies ministry, and teaching ladies Bible study each week.

Thomas (’87) and Shannon (Snell) (’87) Carroll have two children: Daniel (16) and Jessica (12). Shannon is homeschooling their children and is an AWANA leader.

Mary (Price) Homoelle (’87) and her husband, David, have five children: Mary Jo (19), George (17), Sam (15), Benjy (12), and Davis (10).

Abby (Winkler) Rettstatt (’87) and her husband, Doug, have six children: Luke (18), Shirley (16), Mark (13), David (11), Tommy (10), and Annie (6). Abby homeschools and teaches first through fourth grade Sunday School at her church.

Laura (Snyder) Parke (’88) is working as a secretary and with the children’s ministry at her church. She and her husband, Gary (’84, ’88), have three children: Emily (15), Eric (15), and Kaylee (10).

Kelly Lanette Easton (’88) is involved in her local church, singing in the choir and helping with the Word of Life Gopher Buddies program. She has two children, Andrew (18) and Keagan (4), whom she leads and teaches with the Word of God.

Burt Powell (’88) is involved in jail ministry.

Linda (Norton) Kennedy (’88, ’89) is a motor vehicle clerk in Hamilton County. She enjoys going to Camp of the Woods in Speculator, New York. She has two children: Chelsea and Shane.

Troy (’88, ’89) and Stephanie (Moyer) (’88, ’89) Good have five children. Troy owns and operates Troy Good Contracting LLC in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.  He enjoys hunting and any activities with his family. He encourages alumni to take full advantage of opportunities and not to get sidetracked by a rule or two they don’t like.

Gerry Horton (’89) and his wife, Kimberly, have three children: Andrew (17), Ethan (15), and Emily (12). He works as a children’s pastor at First Baptist Church in Keystone Heights, Florida.

Susan Kirby (’89, ’90) is a secretary at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is involved in church ministry.

Randall Scott (’89, ’90) and Donna (Goda) (’89) McKnight have three children: Lydia Goda (21), Chelsey McKnight (20), and Brandon McKnight (11). Randall is serving at Plainfield Bible Church and works at MSD Decatur Schools as the head custodian. Donna is a café manager at the school, teaches Sunday School, and works with the Word of Life Olympian program.