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.”