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Kyle Bush ('09, '10) works as a land surveyor and enjoys basketball. He and his wife, Stefanie (Paun, ’09, ’10), have one son, Emory. They attend Watermark Church in Tampa, Florida.
Patricia Williams (’09, ’10) is a stay-at-home mom with her daughter, Karis. She attends Everglades Baptist Church in Okeechobee, Florida.
Stephanie Borgia (’09, ’10) is studying to be a nurse with the hopes of serving on the mission field. She attends Calvary Fellowship Church in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Jonathan Duckett (’09, ’10) is an intern at Crossroots City Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and involved in Media for Missions, a book business.
Derek Roberts ('10) is working at Lisbon Community Family Credit Union and Camp Good News in Livermore Falls while finishing his last year of college and serving as a teen youth leader at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church in Maine.
Mishaela Parker (’10, Hungary) is working on getting her teaching credential and on becoming an overseas missionary teacher.
Samuelle Champion (’10) is involved in student ministry and attends First Baptist Church of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.
Dawn Brooks (’10) is a nurse at Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, Georgia. She attends North Point Baptist Church and has three children: Geovana, David, and Julissa.
Rebekah Larsen ('10, '11) is working full-time while studying full-time online with Grace Bible College. She also works with the youth and music teams at her church, First Baptist Church of Bath in Maine.
Leonard Van Essendelft, Jr. (’10, ’11) is the youth pastor at Middle Island Baptist Church in Selden, New York, and works for Terminix. He is planning on attending seminary school.
Bethany Rose (’10, ’11) is studying social work at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York. She attends Northridge Church in Rochester, New York.
Caleb Seibert (’10, ’11) works at Home Depot, is working on his bachelor’s degree online with Liberty University, and helps with the youth group at First Baptist Church of Philipsburg in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. He enjoys hiking, wood burning, and fellowshipping with friends.
Kristy Goodman (’10, ’11) is studying American sign language. She attends Temple Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Josiah Brondyke (’10, ’11) is serving the Lord in the Midwest. He attends Fish Lake Bible Church in Sherman, Michigan.
Brittany Tanedo (’10, ’12) is a full-time nanny and a youth leader at Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Graham Collins ('11) is on the ministry staff of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tricia Figueroa (’11) just received her medical assistant-phlebotomist certification and is looking for work. She attends Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland, Connecticut.
Andrew Kirk (’11, Jeju) is studying Biblical counseling at The Masters College in Santa Clarita, California.
Ethan and Brittany Wofford (’11) are praying about long-term overseas missions. Ethan is self-employed and involved at Rockbridge Community Church.
Lindsay Harbourne (’11) is studying nursing. She attends Westside Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario.
Bethany Davoll (’11) is graduating in May 2014 from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. She attends Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and La Conexión a la Esperanzo Una Iglesia Bautista in Ecuador.
Cameron Hoagland (’11) is living in Maryland and studying engineering with the goal of serving as a missionary. He attends Fredericktowne Baptist Church in Walkersville, Maryland.
Rebecca Chambers (’11, ’12) is interested in counseling and missions. She attends Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Benjamin Young (’11, ’12) is a student at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. He attends Crossroads Church in Middleburg, Florida.
Dale (’11, ’12) and Jennifer (Spiller) (’12) Williams were married on June 8, 2013. Dale works in residential construction, and Jennifer is a secretary at their local church, New Beginnings Baptist Church in Kennedy, New York.
Devin ('12) and Mollie (Burke) ('10) Graf were married October 20, 2014. Devin works for JetBlue and PrimeFlight Aviation Services at Greater Rochester International Airport. They both are coordinators at Connect, a teen outreach ministry at Open Door Baptist Church in Churchville, New York.
Abigail Barker (’12) is studying nursing. She met her fiancé at the Bible Institute. She attends Grace Brethren Church in Melbourne, Florida.
Alyssa Weigand (’12) is studying secondary history and English at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. She attends Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Alex Luedtke (’12) is working and studying at Trinity Bible College in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a youth leader at Crossroads Baptist Church in Middleburg, Florida.
Krista Schmidt (’12) is studying secondary education at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. She attends Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Heather Woolley (’12) is studying psychology and counseling. She attends First Baptist Church in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Lindsay Mixon (’12) is studying nursing and attends Lighthouse Baptist Church in Callahan, Florida.
Sarah Wagner (’12) is studying graphic design and working at Antro.
Shane Felices (’12) is working as a barista at Starbucks and serves on the praise team at East Pointe Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Belen Aleman (’12 Argentina) is studying at The Masters College in Santa Clarita, California, and preparing to serve the Lord full-time on the mission field.
Rachel Anderson ('12) is studying online while working.
Kimberly Smith (’12) is a youth leader, nanny, and hostess at Sonny’s. She enjoys hiking and camping. She attends First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida.
Kathryn Wright (’12, ’13) helps out with Awana and the nursery at New Testament Baptist Church in Largo, Florida.
Hsin Hui Huang (Serena) (’12, ’13) is studying at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. She attends Crossroads Baptist Church in Middleburg, Florida.
Jessica Klaus (’12, ’13) is a student at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and is involved in on-campus ministry.
Paul Kittelstad (’12, ’13) is working in construction and pursuing a career in acting. He attends Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Aleta Dodge ('12, '13) is working as a missionary intern for Word of Life.
Jennifer Perry (’12, ’13) is working full-time. She attends Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam, Massachusetts.
Jeremiah Chapman (’13) and his wife, Leah, have three children: Arriah, Noah, and Hannah. They attend Woodstock Church in Jasper, Georgia. Jeremiah is studying for a pastorate position and is a student minister and a house parent at a group home.
Katherine Joseph (’13) is working and helps with child care at the Word of Life Olympians program at Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan.
Michael Carrel (’13) is working and helping with youth group at Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan.
Miranda Marie Dodge ('13) works at Tim Hortons, Clean Bee Laundry, and baby sits. At her church, West Rockport Baptist Church in Maine, she is involved in the youth group, evangelism, and Word of Life Superbowls. She enjoys ice skating, singing, writing, and Bible studies.
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Brad Smith (’99, ’00) is a student pastor at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida. He and his wife, Shallon, have two children: Emma (10) and Keirna (7).
Nathan Miles (’99, ’00) is a pastor at Potter Hollow Union Church in New York. He and his wife, Kristy, have four children: Lillian (8), Nathan (5), Hedia (2), and Asher (1).
Christopher Smith (’99, ’00) spent about 11 years in ministry, 5½ of them with Word of Life Local Church Ministries. He has four children: Jaxon (11), Conor (9), Lincoln (6), and Gracie (5).
Amanda (Steele) Leckvold (’00) teaches first grade. She and her husband, Stephen, have a newborn son, Isaiah.
Deborah Berruti ('00) is an occupational therapist working in a village-based hospital on the south side of the Sahara Desert with SIM, a missions organization, making a huge impact in the lives of the patients she treats.
Tanna (Kiahd) Bettle (’00, ’01) works as a customer service representative at a health insurance company. She is married to Brandon.
Karine (Radermaker) Cruse (’01) (Quebec) worked at a local rescue mission and is very involved in music ministry with the children’s choir at Westfield Evangelical Free Church in Westfield, Massachusetts. She owns a piano studio and teaches full-time. Her husband, John, is a pastor.
William Anthony ('01) and his wife, Ceressa, have three children: Zoe (7), Drew (4), and Lola (2). They attend Riverstone Community Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Isaac and Bethany (Gray) Brohinsky (’01, ’02) have two children: Elijah (6) and Benjamin (3). Isaac is a partner at a certified public accountant firm and a deacon. Bethany is a stay-at-home mom, a church secretary and treasurer, a photographer, and a reseller on eBay. They attend Westside Chapel in Jacksonville, Florida.
Austin and Nicole (Davis) Green (’01, ’02) attend First Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida. Austin is a youth and fundraising consultant for Christian schools. Nicole owns a freelance writing business and enjoys filming, theatre, and public speaking. They have three children: Alea, Caeden, and Sophia.
Debbie Frisbey (’01, ’02) is the founder and director of The Youth Center of White Cloud in White Cloud, Michigan, and a substitute teacher. She attends Aetna Calvary Church in White Cloud, Michigan.
John Melcon (’01, 02) is the director of enrollment at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children: Mark (3) and Lyola (1).
Kelly (’01, ’03) and Kimberly (Nolan) (’10) Smith have been accepted as Word of Life missionaries to Japan and are raising support and building their prayer team. Kelly is working at Verizon Wireless and Kimberly is a stay-at-home mom to Lucas (1). They attend Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Jeff Nuckols (’02) is a pastor at Landmark Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He and his wife, Therese, have four children: Gabriel (8), Anna (6), Josiah (3), and Elijah (1).
Ken and Amanda (Williams) Marl (’02) have a son, Harper, who is almost 3 years old. Ken works at Bobs Red Mill in Oregon, and Amanda works for Life and Style Photography.
Melissa Maynard (’02) works in emergency medical services and attends Crossroads Community Church in Amsterdam, New York.
Kurt King (’02, ’03) does landscape maintenance, loves golf, and is involved in the young married ministry at Hibernia Baptist Church in Flemming Island, Florida. He and his wife, Karina, have four children: Jaden (7), Seth (6), Lydia (2), and Erik (2).
Faith (Wilkins) Torsey (’02, ’03) is working at Walmart and interested in photography. She attends Ashland Baptist Church in Ashland, New Hampshire.
Seth Heydinger (’02, ’03) is a missionary with Word of Life in Poland.
Rebecca Thompson (’02, ’04) is a neonatal intensive care registered nurse.
Jonathan Steele (’03) and his wife, Emily, attend First Baptist Church of Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck, New York.
Shirley (Davis) O’Neill (’03) is a middle school teacher and works with high schoolers at North River Community Church in Pembroke, Massachusetts. She is married to Patrick.
Cindi (Warken) Schubert ('03) is a stay-at-home mom and enjoys doing crafts. She and her husband, Kurt, have twins: Mae and Luke (2).
Jacklyn (Feltz) (’03) and Clint Lain attend McKinney Memorial Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, and have three children: Tori (11), Dylan (8), and Andrew (newborn).
Michael Seal (’03, ’04) is working full-time and is a seminary student at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He and his wife, Katie, have three children: Jonathan (5), Haddon (4), and Annabelle (1). They attend Meadow Springs Community Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rebekah (Becky) Moman (’03, ’05) is living, working, and playing in Fairbanks, Alaska, and attends Friends Community Church in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is engaged to be married to Corey Sobah in spring 2014.
Alec and Jennifer (Headlee) Regalado (’04) have a daughter, Lydia (3). Alec works in construction and contracting. Jennifer is a supervisor at Starbucks and mentors other moms.
David McGinley (’04) serves as a minister of discipleship at Old Plank Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Joshua and Julie (Stromberg) Ely (’04, ’05) attend First Baptist Church of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Joshua is a student director, and Julie is a stay-at-home mom to Logan (4), Muriah (3), and Ava (2).
Leonna Elam ('04, '05) is the programs manager at Ironworks Taekwondo Academy Inc. in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
Miriam Ritchie (’04, ’05) is a freelance graphic designer, is involved at Calvary Bible Church in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and is marrying Wayne Miller on July 12, 2014.
Andrea (Jennings) Nazarie (’05) and her husband, Claudiu, are Word of Life area missionaries in northwest Georgia. They have three children: Elliot (5), Micah (4), and Caleb (1). They attend First Baptist Church in Woodstock, Georgia.
Jaclyn (Faisst) Quintero (’05, ’06) and her husband, Ramon, serve at Northbridge Church in Kalamazoo Township, Michigan with Hispanics, and teenagers. They have two children: Isabella (2) and Natalie (4).
Jennifer Gray (’05, ’06) is a part-time teller. She recently joined Quabbin Valley Pro Musica, a mixed-voice choral ensemble in Western Massachusetts. She attends Mission Covenant Church in Orange, Massachusetts.
Charles Love (’06) is studying teaching at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida, and is working at Panera Bread. He attends Old Plank Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Christopher Harris (’06) works as a pipefitter and coaches baseball, using it to spread Jesus. He and his wife, Shanna, have two children: Gage (6) and Bentlee (3). They attend First Baptist Church of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.
Lindsey Ramirez (’06) is a case manager for a court and a leader for the 12th-grade small group at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jasper, Georgia.
Krista (Samson) Seybolt (’06) is a student ministry secretary. She and her husband, Tim, have one daughter, Lily (2). They attend First Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida.
Rebecca Milliron (’06, ’07) is a teacher at Temple Christian School and attends Temple Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida.
Hillary Ellis (’06, ’08) runs the sound system for her church and helps with a youth program at another church.
Nash Purcell (’07, ’08) is working in construction with his dad. He attends Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Stephen Gerhart (’07, ’08) is an associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Hudson in Florida. He and his wife, Sandra, have four children: James, Maegan, Emily, and Aaron.
James Thomas (’08) is an artist.
Kellie (Gelo) Paczok (’08) is a pharmacy technician. She and her husband, Joshua, attend First Baptist Church in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Loren Smith (’08) is a registered nurse at Tampa General Hospital and is a youth group leader at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida.
Dwayne Johnson (’08) is working on a degree in counseling. He is a youth leader at Faith Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida. He and his wife, Sheila, have four children: Anne, Mason, Axel, and Dylan.
Ryan Arnold (’08) is the music coordinator at the Bible Institute’s New York campus.
James Presley (’08, ’09) is a full-time teacher and chef at a Christian school in Okeechobee, Florida. He attends Cornerstone Baptist Church in Okeechobee, Florida.
Justin Herron (’08, ’09) is a youth pastor. He’s pursuing a masters in divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Megan (Livingston), attend Crosswalk Community Church in Titusville, Florida.
Michael (’08, ’09) and Jennifer (King) (’09) Torres are involved in the young married ministry at Hibernia Baptist Church in Flemming Island, Florida, and are interested in returning to full-time ministry. They have two children: Michael and Lucas.
Eric Feenaughty (’09) works in information technology at Tampa General Hospital. He and his wife, Jessica (Strout) (’08, ’09), attend South Tampa Fellowship.
Kevin Case (’09) is working with teenagers.
Joy Edwards (’09) attends Spring Hill Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Florida, and helps in the nursery.
Bryanne Elliot ('09) works for Wells Fargo in Colonie, New York, and attends Northway Church in Clifton Park, New York.
Katherine (Ewing) Jackson ('09) works for a safety and industrial supply company.
Marques Pauley (’09) works at Chick-fil-A and is interning as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and is now looking for a job as a pastor.
Andrew Anderson (’09) is a worship leader at Heritage Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.
Kyle Bush ('09, '10) works as a land surveyor and enjoys basketball. He and his wife, Stefanie (Paun, ’09, ’10), have one son, Emory. They attend Watermark Church in Tampa, Florida.
Patricia Williams (’09, ’10) is a stay-at-home mom with her daughter, Karis. She attends Everglades Baptist Church in Okeechobee, Florida.
Stephanie Borgia (’09, ’10) is studying to be a nurse with the hopes of serving on the mission field. She attends Calvary Fellowship Church in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Jonathan Duckett (’09, ’10) is an intern at Crossroots City Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and involved in Media for Missions, a book business.
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Alumni News: 1980s
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Brad Smith (’99, ’00) is a student pastor at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida. He and his wife, Shallon, have two children: Emma (10) and Keirna (7).
Nathan Miles (’99, ’00) is a pastor at Potter Hollow Union Church in New York. He and his wife, Kristy, have four children: Lillian (8), Nathan (5), Hedia (2), and Asher (1).
Christopher Smith (’99, ’00) spent about 11 years in ministry, 5½ of them with Word of Life Local Church Ministries. He has four children: Jaxon (11), Conor (9), Lincoln (6), and Gracie (5).
Amanda (Steele) Leckvold (’00) teaches first grade. She and her husband, Stephen, have a newborn son, Isaiah.
Deborah Berruti ('00) is an occupational therapist working in a village-based hospital on the south side of the Sahara Desert with SIM, a missions organization, making a huge impact in the lives of the patients she treats.
Tanna (Kiahd) Bettle (’00, ’01) works as a customer service representative at a health insurance company. She is married to Brandon.
Karine (Radermaker) Cruse (’01) (Quebec) worked at a local rescue mission and is very involved in music ministry with the children’s choir at Westfield Evangelical Free Church in Westfield, Massachusetts. She owns a piano studio and teaches full-time. Her husband, John, is a pastor.
William Anthony ('01) and his wife, Ceressa, have three children: Zoe (7), Drew (4), and Lola (2). They attend Riverstone Community Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Isaac and Bethany (Gray) Brohinsky (’01, ’02) have two children: Elijah (6) and Benjamin (3). Isaac is a partner at a certified public accountant firm and a deacon. Bethany is a stay-at-home mom, a church secretary and treasurer, a photographer, and a reseller on eBay. They attend Westside Chapel in Jacksonville, Florida.
Austin and Nicole (Davis) Green (’01, ’02) attend First Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida. Austin is a youth and fundraising consultant for Christian schools. Nicole owns a freelance writing business and enjoys filming, theatre, and public speaking. They have three children: Alea, Caeden, and Sophia.
Debbie Frisbey (’01, ’02) is the founder and director of The Youth Center of White Cloud in White Cloud, Michigan, and a substitute teacher. She attends Aetna Calvary Church in White Cloud, Michigan.
John Melcon (’01, 02) is the director of enrollment at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children: Mark (3) and Lyola (1).
Kelly (’01, ’03) and Kimberly (Nolan) (’10) Smith have been accepted as Word of Life missionaries to Japan and are raising support and building their prayer team. Kelly is working at Verizon Wireless and Kimberly is a stay-at-home mom to Lucas (1). They attend Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Jeff Nuckols (’02) is a pastor at Landmark Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He and his wife, Therese, have four children: Gabriel (8), Anna (6), Josiah (3), and Elijah (1).
Ken and Amanda (Williams) Marl (’02) have a son, Harper, who is almost 3 years old. Ken works at Bobs Red Mill in Oregon, and Amanda works for Life and Style Photography.
Melissa Maynard (’02) works in emergency medical services and attends Crossroads Community Church in Amsterdam, New York.
Kurt King (’02, ’03) does landscape maintenance, loves golf, and is involved in the young married ministry at Hibernia Baptist Church in Flemming Island, Florida. He and his wife, Karina, have four children: Jaden (7), Seth (6), Lydia (2), and Erik (2).
Faith (Wilkins) Torsey (’02, ’03) is working at Walmart and interested in photography. She attends Ashland Baptist Church in Ashland, New Hampshire.
Seth Heydinger (’02, ’03) is a missionary with Word of Life in Poland.
Rebecca Thompson (’02, ’04) is a neonatal intensive care registered nurse.
Jonathan Steele (’03) and his wife, Emily, attend First Baptist Church of Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck, New York.
Shirley (Davis) O’Neill (’03) is a middle school teacher and works with high schoolers at North River Community Church in Pembroke, Massachusetts. She is married to Patrick.
Cindi (Warken) Schubert ('03) is a stay-at-home mom and enjoys doing crafts. She and her husband, Kurt, have twins: Mae and Luke (2).
Jacklyn (Feltz) (’03) and Clint Lain attend McKinney Memorial Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, and have three children: Tori (11), Dylan (8), and Andrew (newborn).
Michael Seal (’03, ’04) is working full-time and is a seminary student at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He and his wife, Katie, have three children: Jonathan (5), Haddon (4), and Annabelle (1). They attend Meadow Springs Community Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rebekah (Becky) Moman (’03, ’05) is living, working, and playing in Fairbanks, Alaska, and attends Friends Community Church in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is engaged to be married to Corey Sobah in spring 2014.
Alec and Jennifer (Headlee) Regalado (’04) have a daughter, Lydia (3). Alec works in construction and contracting. Jennifer is a supervisor at Starbucks and mentors other moms.
David McGinley (’04) serves as a minister of discipleship at Old Plank Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Joshua and Julie (Stromberg) Ely (’04, ’05) attend First Baptist Church of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Joshua is a student director, and Julie is a stay-at-home mom to Logan (4), Muriah (3), and Ava (2).
Leonna Elam ('04, '05) is the programs manager at Ironworks Taekwondo Academy Inc. in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
Miriam Ritchie (’04, ’05) is a freelance graphic designer, is involved at Calvary Bible Church in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and is marrying Wayne Miller on July 12, 2014.
Andrea (Jennings) Nazarie (’05) and her husband, Claudiu, are Word of Life area missionaries in northwest Georgia. They have three children: Elliot (5), Micah (4), and Caleb (1). They attend First Baptist Church in Woodstock, Georgia.
Jaclyn (Faisst) Quintero (’05, ’06) and her husband, Ramon, serve at Northbridge Church in Kalamazoo Township, Michigan with Hispanics, and teenagers. They have two children: Isabella (2) and Natalie (4).
Jennifer Gray (’05, ’06) is a part-time teller. She recently joined Quabbin Valley Pro Musica, a mixed-voice choral ensemble in Western Massachusetts. She attends Mission Covenant Church in Orange, Massachusetts.
Charles Love (’06) is studying teaching at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida, and is working at Panera Bread. He attends Old Plank Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Christopher Harris (’06) works as a pipefitter and coaches baseball, using it to spread Jesus. He and his wife, Shanna, have two children: Gage (6) and Bentlee (3). They attend First Baptist Church of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.
Lindsey Ramirez (’06) is a case manager for a court and a leader for the 12th-grade small group at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jasper, Georgia.
Krista (Samson) Seybolt (’06) is a student ministry secretary. She and her husband, Tim, have one daughter, Lily (2). They attend First Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida.
Rebecca Milliron (’06, ’07) is a teacher at Temple Christian School and attends Temple Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida.
Hillary Ellis (’06, ’08) runs the sound system for her church and helps with a youth program at another church.
Nash Purcell (’07, ’08) is working in construction with his dad. He attends Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Stephen Gerhart (’07, ’08) is an associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Hudson in Florida. He and his wife, Sandra, have four children: James, Maegan, Emily, and Aaron.
James Thomas (’08) is an artist.
Kellie (Gelo) Paczok (’08) is a pharmacy technician. She and her husband, Joshua, attend First Baptist Church in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Loren Smith (’08) is a registered nurse at Tampa General Hospital and is a youth group leader at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida.
Dwayne Johnson (’08) is working on a degree in counseling. He is a youth leader at Faith Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida. He and his wife, Sheila, have four children: Anne, Mason, Axel, and Dylan.
Ryan Arnold (’08) is the music coordinator at the Bible Institute’s New York campus.
James Presley (’08, ’09) is a full-time teacher and chef at a Christian school in Okeechobee, Florida. He attends Cornerstone Baptist Church in Okeechobee, Florida.
Justin Herron (’08, ’09) is a youth pastor. He’s pursuing a masters in divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Megan (Livingston), attend Crosswalk Community Church in Titusville, Florida.
Michael (’08, ’09) and Jennifer (King) (’09) Torres are involved in the young married ministry at Hibernia Baptist Church in Flemming Island, Florida, and are interested in returning to full-time ministry. They have two children: Michael and Lucas.
Eric Feenaughty (’09) works in information technology at Tampa General Hospital. He and his wife, Jessica (Strout) (’08, ’09), attend South Tampa Fellowship.
Kevin Case (’09) is working with teenagers.
Joy Edwards (’09) attends Spring Hill Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Florida, and helps in the nursery.
Bryanne Elliot ('09) works for Wells Fargo in Colonie, New York, and attends Northway Church in Clifton Park, New York.
Katherine (Ewing) Jackson ('09) works for a safety and industrial supply company.
Marques Pauley (’09) works at Chick-fil-A and is interning as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and is now looking for a job as a pastor.
Andrew Anderson (’09) is a worship leader at Heritage Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.
Kyle Bush ('09, '10) works as a land surveyor and enjoys basketball. He and his wife, Stefanie (Paun, ’09, ’10), have one son, Emory. They attend Watermark Church in Tampa, Florida.
Patricia Williams (’09, ’10) is a stay-at-home mom with her daughter, Karis. She attends Everglades Baptist Church in Okeechobee, Florida.
Stephanie Borgia (’09, ’10) is studying to be a nurse with the hopes of serving on the mission field. She attends Calvary Fellowship Church in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Jonathan Duckett (’09, ’10) is an intern at Crossroots City Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and involved in Media for Missions, a book business.
Alumni News: 1970s
Alumni News: 1980s
Alumni News: 1990s
Alumni News: 2010s
Alumni News: 1990s.
We've got more updates from our alumni family. See what your former classmates are up to here and in upcoming issues of the Victory Journal. Let us know what you're doing at alumni@wol.org.
Jonathan Bubar ('89, '90) works in medical device sales. He and his wife, Cheryl, work with African refugees and have three children: Daniel (16), Drew (12), and Eloise (4). They attend First Baptist Church of Waldoboro in Waldoboro, Maine.
Ann (Towle) Jones ('89, '90) works for the United States Postal Service, is very involved in her church, and participates in missions trips to third-world countries. She is married to Michael and attends Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, Maine.
Brent Parschauer (’90) enjoys reading, writing, and speaking. He and his wife, Shelly, have three children: Titus (16), Silas (13), and Lukas (8). They attend First Baptist Church of New Smyrna in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Shawn Morrow (’90, ’91) is a manager at a local supermarket. He and his wife, Sara, have six children: Ashton, Breanna, Kristen, Jordan, Joshua, and Sydney. They attend Crossroads Evangelical Free Church in Plymouth, Indiana.
Gordon Loop (’90, ’91) is a pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Dedham, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Beth-Eden, have three children: Micayla, Justin, and Wesley.
Dawn (Bach) Hartill ('91) is an information technology auditor for TD Bank. She and her husband, Daniel, have three children: Russell (17), Ryan (14), and Reagan (12). They attend East Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine.
Laurie (Shoemaker) Tilson (’91) and her husband, Bill, attend Southside Fellowship Abiding in Christ Church in West Henrietta, New York. Laurie homeschools their three children: Paul (14), Leah (12), and Hannah (10).
Wade and Kimberly (Morris) Peterson (’91) have two children: Rachel (19) and Abigail (10). Wade sings on the worship team at Community Bible Church in Cooperstown, New York.
James Smith (’91, ’92) is a bus driver for Hertz. He and his wife, Lynn, attend Praise Christian Fellowship in Pleasant Valley, Connecticut.
Stephen Janho (’92) works in real estate and is involved in his local church. He and his wife, Deborah, have five children: Abigail (11), Isabella (11), Boaz (9), Jacob (8), and Sophia (5).
Chris Chapman ('93) works at the Duke Energy Catawba Nuclear Plant, is a media director at Sisk Memorial Baptist Church, and owns an audio/video business called coMEDIAn Productions. He and his wife, Brandi, have two children: Devin (11) and Ayla (7).
Jonathan Anna ('93) is a police officer for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in Syracuse, New York. He is a full-time single dad to Ethan (5). He attends Grace Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay, New York.
Darrell Black ('94) is a house parent at The Joy House, a ministry dedicated to restoring teenagers and families through Christ, in Jasper, Georgia, along with his wife, Elizabeth. They have two children: Matthew (9) and Lauren (7). They attend Foothills Community Church in Marble Hills, Georgia.
Paul Harbourne (’94) is a pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church in Collingwood, Ontario, and teaches at the Bible Institute in Owen Sound. He and his wife, Kim, have three children: Tyler, Lindsay, and Brendan.
Dan Saxton (’94, ’95) just graduated from Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, California, with a masters in historical theology. He is helping with a church plant and working at a local publishing company.
Sarah Bubar (’94, ’95) is the dean of women at Word of Life Bible Institute in Hudson, Florida, and attends Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida.
Jonathan Stansel ('94, '96) works in customer service for a web company. He is involved in children's and family ministry, the orchestra, and is a deacon at Open Door Baptist Church in Churchville, New York. He and his wife, Beth (Hannah, ’00), have four children with a fifth on the way in the summer of 2014: Madison (7), Logan (5), Payten (4), and Jaxin (3).
Valerie (Chase) Burton (’95) met her husband, Luke, at Liberty University. She currently homeschools seven of their 10 children.
Neil B. Nicholson (’96) is an attorney in Concord, New Hampshire, and is watching his children, ages 10 and 5, grow up too fast. Neil and his family are active members at Manchester Christian Church.
Tanya (Stewart) Monts (’96) teaches third and fourth grade and is involved at Madeira Baptist Church in Middleburg, Florida. She and her husband, Michael, have three children: Chandler (13), Dawson (8) and Lauren (5).
Melissa (Presciutti) Patrick ('96) and her husband, Jason, attend First Bible Baptist Church in Rochester, New York. She homeschools their three children: Andrew (11), Tyler (7), and Leanna (5).
Daniel Fauth (’96, 97) and his wife, Cheryl, have four children: Lydia (8), Jacob (4), Abigail (2), and James (infant). They attend Bible Baptist Church of Shiremanstown in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania.
Kari Ferguson (’97) is an educational instructional coach. She and her husband, Richard, have two children: Lydia (8) and Noah (6).
Ralph Wilson, Jr. (‘97, ’98) is a pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. He and his wife, Sally, have two children: Emmalee (8) and Landon (5).
Tim ('97, '98) and Bethany (Wittmer) ('98, '99) Raymond have four children: Benjamin, Noah, Ethan, and Leah. Bethany is a full-time wife, mom, and home educator. She is very involved at Trinity Baptist Church in Muncie, Indiana, where Tim has been the senior pastor since 2006. Tim is also an editor and occasional blogger for the Christian magazine Credo (credomag.com).
Casey Jebens (’98) is a head driver and trainer for Sherwood School District Transportation. He enjoys music and radio. He is married to Rachel.
Rachael (Zaicek) Macht (’98) is a teacher at EASTCONN, an organization that works with parents, communities, and schools to ensure all children are prepared for school success. She and her husband, Jeremiah, have one daughter, Grace, and attend Baptist Fellowship of Columbia in Columbia, Connecticut.
Melissa (Alan) Smith (’98) is a stay-at-home mom to Aubrey (3) and teaches Sunday School. She is married to Shawn.
C.W. Andy Anderson (’98) and his wife, Nancy, are area missionaries with Word of Life in Tampa, Florida. They attend South Tampa Fellowship in Tampa, Florida.
Brian and Valerie (Sharratt) Earl (’98) have three children: Timothy (11), Chloe (10), and Jeremiah (5). Brian enjoys basketball and football. He works in information technology support and is the worship leader at Christ Community Church in Tampa, Florida. Valerie is involved in children’s ministry at the church.
Jackie (Williams) Carver (’98) works at a bank and is involved in children’s ministry at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jasper, Georgia. She and her husband, Mickey, have three children: Austin (18), Bethany (12), and Caroline (11).
Peter O. Ogilvie (’98) is a bereavement chaplain. He and his wife have five children: Peter G., Johan, Andrew, Hannah, and Mark. They attend Hope Community Church in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.
James and Stacy (Laird) Mindrup (’99) attend Faith Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida, and have three children: Charles (10), Jack (7), and Mekayla (6). James works in information technology.
Amanda (Fisher) Langworthy (’99) is a stay-at-home mom and a director with Thirty-One Gifts. Aaron (’99) plans to open a nonprofit deli and is the pastor of a house church.
Brad Smith (’99, ’00) is a student pastor at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida. He and his wife, Shallon, have two children: Emma (10) and Keirna (7).
Nathan Miles (’99, ’00) is a pastor at Potter Hollow Union Church in New York. He and his wife, Kristy, have four children: Lillian (8), Nathan (5), Hedia (2), and Asher (1).
Christopher Smith (’99, ’00) spent about 11 years in ministry, 5½ of them with Word of Life Local Church Ministries. He has four children: Jaxon (11), Conor (9), Lincoln (6), and Gracie (5).
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Jonathan Bubar ('89, '90) works in medical device sales. He and his wife, Cheryl, work with African refugees and have three children: Daniel (16), Drew (12), and Eloise (4). They attend First Baptist Church of Waldoboro in Waldoboro, Maine.
Ann (Towle) Jones ('89, '90) works for the United States Postal Service, is very involved in her church, and participates in missions trips to third-world countries. She is married to Michael and attends Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, Maine.
Brent Parschauer (’90) enjoys reading, writing, and speaking. He and his wife, Shelly, have three children: Titus (16), Silas (13), and Lukas (8). They attend First Baptist Church of New Smyrna in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Shawn Morrow (’90, ’91) is a manager at a local supermarket. He and his wife, Sara, have six children: Ashton, Breanna, Kristen, Jordan, Joshua, and Sydney. They attend Crossroads Evangelical Free Church in Plymouth, Indiana.
Gordon Loop (’90, ’91) is a pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Dedham, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Beth-Eden, have three children: Micayla, Justin, and Wesley.
Dawn (Bach) Hartill ('91) is an information technology auditor for TD Bank. She and her husband, Daniel, have three children: Russell (17), Ryan (14), and Reagan (12). They attend East Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine.
Laurie (Shoemaker) Tilson (’91) and her husband, Bill, attend Southside Fellowship Abiding in Christ Church in West Henrietta, New York. Laurie homeschools their three children: Paul (14), Leah (12), and Hannah (10).
Wade and Kimberly (Morris) Peterson (’91) have two children: Rachel (19) and Abigail (10). Wade sings on the worship team at Community Bible Church in Cooperstown, New York.
James Smith (’91, ’92) is a bus driver for Hertz. He and his wife, Lynn, attend Praise Christian Fellowship in Pleasant Valley, Connecticut.
Stephen Janho (’92) works in real estate and is involved in his local church. He and his wife, Deborah, have five children: Abigail (11), Isabella (11), Boaz (9), Jacob (8), and Sophia (5).
Chris Chapman ('93) works at the Duke Energy Catawba Nuclear Plant, is a media director at Sisk Memorial Baptist Church, and owns an audio/video business called coMEDIAn Productions. He and his wife, Brandi, have two children: Devin (11) and Ayla (7).
Jonathan Anna ('93) is a police officer for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in Syracuse, New York. He is a full-time single dad to Ethan (5). He attends Grace Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay, New York.
Darrell Black ('94) is a house parent at The Joy House, a ministry dedicated to restoring teenagers and families through Christ, in Jasper, Georgia, along with his wife, Elizabeth. They have two children: Matthew (9) and Lauren (7). They attend Foothills Community Church in Marble Hills, Georgia.
Paul Harbourne (’94) is a pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church in Collingwood, Ontario, and teaches at the Bible Institute in Owen Sound. He and his wife, Kim, have three children: Tyler, Lindsay, and Brendan.
Dan Saxton (’94, ’95) just graduated from Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, California, with a masters in historical theology. He is helping with a church plant and working at a local publishing company.
Sarah Bubar (’94, ’95) is the dean of women at Word of Life Bible Institute in Hudson, Florida, and attends Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida.
Jonathan Stansel ('94, '96) works in customer service for a web company. He is involved in children's and family ministry, the orchestra, and is a deacon at Open Door Baptist Church in Churchville, New York. He and his wife, Beth (Hannah, ’00), have four children with a fifth on the way in the summer of 2014: Madison (7), Logan (5), Payten (4), and Jaxin (3).
Valerie (Chase) Burton (’95) met her husband, Luke, at Liberty University. She currently homeschools seven of their 10 children.
Neil B. Nicholson (’96) is an attorney in Concord, New Hampshire, and is watching his children, ages 10 and 5, grow up too fast. Neil and his family are active members at Manchester Christian Church.
Tanya (Stewart) Monts (’96) teaches third and fourth grade and is involved at Madeira Baptist Church in Middleburg, Florida. She and her husband, Michael, have three children: Chandler (13), Dawson (8) and Lauren (5).
Melissa (Presciutti) Patrick ('96) and her husband, Jason, attend First Bible Baptist Church in Rochester, New York. She homeschools their three children: Andrew (11), Tyler (7), and Leanna (5).
Daniel Fauth (’96, 97) and his wife, Cheryl, have four children: Lydia (8), Jacob (4), Abigail (2), and James (infant). They attend Bible Baptist Church of Shiremanstown in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania.
Kari Ferguson (’97) is an educational instructional coach. She and her husband, Richard, have two children: Lydia (8) and Noah (6).
Ralph Wilson, Jr. (‘97, ’98) is a pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. He and his wife, Sally, have two children: Emmalee (8) and Landon (5).
Tim ('97, '98) and Bethany (Wittmer) ('98, '99) Raymond have four children: Benjamin, Noah, Ethan, and Leah. Bethany is a full-time wife, mom, and home educator. She is very involved at Trinity Baptist Church in Muncie, Indiana, where Tim has been the senior pastor since 2006. Tim is also an editor and occasional blogger for the Christian magazine Credo (credomag.com).
Casey Jebens (’98) is a head driver and trainer for Sherwood School District Transportation. He enjoys music and radio. He is married to Rachel.
Rachael (Zaicek) Macht (’98) is a teacher at EASTCONN, an organization that works with parents, communities, and schools to ensure all children are prepared for school success. She and her husband, Jeremiah, have one daughter, Grace, and attend Baptist Fellowship of Columbia in Columbia, Connecticut.
Melissa (Alan) Smith (’98) is a stay-at-home mom to Aubrey (3) and teaches Sunday School. She is married to Shawn.
C.W. Andy Anderson (’98) and his wife, Nancy, are area missionaries with Word of Life in Tampa, Florida. They attend South Tampa Fellowship in Tampa, Florida.
Brian and Valerie (Sharratt) Earl (’98) have three children: Timothy (11), Chloe (10), and Jeremiah (5). Brian enjoys basketball and football. He works in information technology support and is the worship leader at Christ Community Church in Tampa, Florida. Valerie is involved in children’s ministry at the church.
Jackie (Williams) Carver (’98) works at a bank and is involved in children’s ministry at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jasper, Georgia. She and her husband, Mickey, have three children: Austin (18), Bethany (12), and Caroline (11).
Peter O. Ogilvie (’98) is a bereavement chaplain. He and his wife have five children: Peter G., Johan, Andrew, Hannah, and Mark. They attend Hope Community Church in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.
James and Stacy (Laird) Mindrup (’99) attend Faith Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Florida, and have three children: Charles (10), Jack (7), and Mekayla (6). James works in information technology.
Amanda (Fisher) Langworthy (’99) is a stay-at-home mom and a director with Thirty-One Gifts. Aaron (’99) plans to open a nonprofit deli and is the pastor of a house church.
Brad Smith (’99, ’00) is a student pastor at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey in Florida. He and his wife, Shallon, have two children: Emma (10) and Keirna (7).
Nathan Miles (’99, ’00) is a pastor at Potter Hollow Union Church in New York. He and his wife, Kristy, have four children: Lillian (8), Nathan (5), Hedia (2), and Asher (1).
Christopher Smith (’99, ’00) spent about 11 years in ministry, 5½ of them with Word of Life Local Church Ministries. He has four children: Jaxon (11), Conor (9), Lincoln (6), and Gracie (5).
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Angela (Visserman) Cernilli (’80) works as a registered nurse in a doctor’s office. Her husband, Gene, is an engineer. They are involved in ministry at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, North Carolina. They have three children: Elise Martin, Michael, and Kristen.
John Carrel (’80) designs houses and has ministered for 28 years with Word of Life Olympians. He attends Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan. He has four children: Shaina (Shukee), Garren, Michael, and Brent.
Jane (Fawley) Slusher (’80) and her husband, David, have two children: Nathan and Adam. They attend Grace Community Church in Hudsonville, Michigan.
Penny (Relyea) Schlueter (’80) is a dental claims specialist for Aetna. She ministers at Baptist Church of Northville in Northville, New York, in music and in the nursery. She and her husband, Bob (Chip), have two children: Erin and Matthew.
Deborah (Anderson) Tingley (’80) works as a medical claims examiner, serves with the Gideons, and is on the finance committee at Living Stone Community Church in Standish, Maine. She and her husband, Lee, have two children: Erika (Smith) and Michael.
David Bailey (’81) is a business development manager for an international engineering and steel detailing company. He enjoys racing and bicycling. He and his wife, Melissa (Warner) (’81), have two children: Jonathan and Arianna.
John Maynard ('81) and his wife, Linda, are in their 34th year of ministry with Word of Life Local Church Ministries in Amsterdam, New York. They have three children: Aaron, Shaun, and Melissa. They attend Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gloversville, New York.
David and Amy (Niccum) Sciacca (’81) have a son, Charles. David is a truck driver, and Amy is involved in missions, helping others use the skills and abilities God has given them.
Pam (Smith) Kryger (’81) is a dental hygienist, a cancer patient counselor, and a cook for all events that happen at Berean Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She and her husband, John, have five children: Mandy, Like, Erika, Jared, and Emily.
James McMahon (’83) is an Army pilot who travels to “interesting” places. He and his wife, Tammy (’86), attend Garden Chapel in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and have three children: Joshua, Kaylee, and Kelsey.
Ed Henderson (’84) is involved in music and children’s ministry at Huber Heights First Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He and his wife, Lori, have three children: Alyssa, Kelsie, and Molly.
Sherrie (Dickinson) Farnsworth (’84) homeschools two of her children, leads a ladies Bible study, and is a Bible quizzing coordinator. She and her husband, James, have four children: Donnie, Kelsey, Caleb, and Savannah. They attend Calvary Baptist Church in Covington, Kentucky.
Tara (Goheens) Bubar ('84) works as a school lunch aide. She and her husband, David (’84), have two children: Brittney (17) and Ashley (15).
Barbara Thurlow (’84) attends Calvary Chapel of Canterbury in Scotland, Connecticut, and has two children: Danielle and Cynthia.
Cheryle Wight (’84) is a single mom working at a school for children with autism. She attends Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland, Connecticut, and has three children: Mishel, Amanda, and Matthew.
James Hardy ('85) is an airline mechanic at LaGuardia Airport in New York and is studying online with Liberty University. He attends Latham Bible Baptist Church in Latham, New York.
Bethany (Cline) Gordon (’85, ’86) and her husband, Dean, have five children: Laura, Hollie, Emily, Jillian, and Shannon. They attend Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland, Connecticut.
Bruce Wagner (‘86) teaches English at Nautilus Middle School in Miami Beach, Florida, and is an adjunct professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He and his wife, Margaret, have five children: Sherry (Toonder), Rebekah (Hoskins), Leah, Elizabeth (Wright), and Sarah. They attend First Baptist Church of Westwood Lake.
John Jacobs (’86) is a civil engineer. He and his wife, Karen, attend Orchard Avenue Baptist Church in Vacaville, California. They have two children: Andrew and Amanda.
Karen (Bremmer) Ouellette (’86) is a registered nurse. She and her husband, Mel, have two children (both of whom have graduated from the Bible Institute): Monique and Michael. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan.
Peter and Debbie (Witherbee) Wallace (’86) are involved at Fredericktowne Baptist Church in Walkersville, Maryland, where Debbie is a piano teacher, youth leader, and director of music. Peter is involved in evangelism and discipleship.
Suzanna (Flowers) Adams (’86) and her husband, Nelson, have four children. They attend Clermont Baptists Church in Clermont, Florida.
Vonda (Kenyon) Cranfield (’86, ’87) works with special needs children and volunteers at a pregnancy care center. She and her husband, David, have two children: Joel and Courtney. They attend Grace Fellowship Church in Latham, New York.
Lee (’87) and Diane (Moore) (’86) Hamblen have six children: Peter, Sarah, Rebecca, Thomas, Anna, and Abigail. Lee is a children’s pastor at Island Christian Church in Northport, Long Island, New York.
Ashley (Gardner) Allen (’87) and her husband, Garth, a pastor at Loudonville Community Church in Loudonville, New York, have three children: Amanda (19), Cassidy (18), and Garth, Jr. (15).
Ken Mortensen ('87) and his wife, Vanessa, have three children: Ashely, Evan, and Brittany. They attend Life Church Jensen Beach in Jensen Beach, Florida.
Beth (Schermer) Ferguson (’87) works in graphic design and serves on the worship team at CrossWay Community Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is married to Kevin.
Kim Overholt (’87, ’88) is a public school teacher and works at Word of Life Ranch in the summer. She attends Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Shawn and Travis (Ray) DeGraff ('88) are involved at their church, East Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine. They have three children: Cody, Peyton, and Megan.
RoJean (Paddock) Hayden (’88) is a custodian at First Baptist Church in Pavilion, New York. She and her husband, Kendall, have three children: Kyle, Kirk, and Kayli. RoJean homeschools two of them.
Dave and Denise (Rhoads) Richard (’88, ’89) attend First Baptist Church of Winter Garden in Winter Garden, Florida, and have three children: Brittany, Dan, and Samantha. Dave is a business owner and director of operations for Shiloh Adventure Camp. Denise is a full-time mom and has worked with teens for 20-plus years.
Gerry Horton (’89) is a children’s pastor at First Baptist Church in Keystone Heights, Florida. He and his wife, Kim, have three children: Andrew (18), Ethan (16), and Emily (13).
Robin (Navaretta) Macary (’89) and her husband, Peter, have three children: Hannah (13), Josiah (10), and Jordan (7).
Robert Stoudt ('89) works for a government contractor inspecting military trucks and helps with the youth group at Fellowship Baptist Church in Watertown, New York. He and his wife, Tammy, have six children: Micah (20), Sharayah (19), Dominic (18), Caleb (16), Noah (14), and Savannah (12).
Jonathan Bubar ('89, '90) works in medical device sales. He and his wife, Cheryl, work with African refugees and have three children: Daniel (16), Drew (12), and Eloise (4). They attend First Baptist Church of Waldoboro in Waldoboro, Maine.
Ann (Towle) Jones ('89, '90) works for the United States Postal Service, is very involved in her church, and participates in missions trips to third-world countries. She is married to Michael and attends Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, Maine.
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Angela (Visserman) Cernilli (’80) works as a registered nurse in a doctor’s office. Her husband, Gene, is an engineer. They are involved in ministry at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, North Carolina. They have three children: Elise Martin, Michael, and Kristen.
John Carrel (’80) designs houses and has ministered for 28 years with Word of Life Olympians. He attends Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan. He has four children: Shaina (Shukee), Garren, Michael, and Brent.
Jane (Fawley) Slusher (’80) and her husband, David, have two children: Nathan and Adam. They attend Grace Community Church in Hudsonville, Michigan.
Penny (Relyea) Schlueter (’80) is a dental claims specialist for Aetna. She ministers at Baptist Church of Northville in Northville, New York, in music and in the nursery. She and her husband, Bob (Chip), have two children: Erin and Matthew.
Deborah (Anderson) Tingley (’80) works as a medical claims examiner, serves with the Gideons, and is on the finance committee at Living Stone Community Church in Standish, Maine. She and her husband, Lee, have two children: Erika (Smith) and Michael.
David Bailey (’81) is a business development manager for an international engineering and steel detailing company. He enjoys racing and bicycling. He and his wife, Melissa (Warner) (’81), have two children: Jonathan and Arianna.
John Maynard ('81) and his wife, Linda, are in their 34th year of ministry with Word of Life Local Church Ministries in Amsterdam, New York. They have three children: Aaron, Shaun, and Melissa. They attend Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gloversville, New York.
David and Amy (Niccum) Sciacca (’81) have a son, Charles. David is a truck driver, and Amy is involved in missions, helping others use the skills and abilities God has given them.
Pam (Smith) Kryger (’81) is a dental hygienist, a cancer patient counselor, and a cook for all events that happen at Berean Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She and her husband, John, have five children: Mandy, Like, Erika, Jared, and Emily.
James McMahon (’83) is an Army pilot who travels to “interesting” places. He and his wife, Tammy (’86), attend Garden Chapel in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and have three children: Joshua, Kaylee, and Kelsey.
Ed Henderson (’84) is involved in music and children’s ministry at Huber Heights First Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He and his wife, Lori, have three children: Alyssa, Kelsie, and Molly.
Sherrie (Dickinson) Farnsworth (’84) homeschools two of her children, leads a ladies Bible study, and is a Bible quizzing coordinator. She and her husband, James, have four children: Donnie, Kelsey, Caleb, and Savannah. They attend Calvary Baptist Church in Covington, Kentucky.
Tara (Goheens) Bubar ('84) works as a school lunch aide. She and her husband, David (’84), have two children: Brittney (17) and Ashley (15).
Barbara Thurlow (’84) attends Calvary Chapel of Canterbury in Scotland, Connecticut, and has two children: Danielle and Cynthia.
Cheryle Wight (’84) is a single mom working at a school for children with autism. She attends Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland, Connecticut, and has three children: Mishel, Amanda, and Matthew.
James Hardy ('85) is an airline mechanic at LaGuardia Airport in New York and is studying online with Liberty University. He attends Latham Bible Baptist Church in Latham, New York.
Bethany (Cline) Gordon (’85, ’86) and her husband, Dean, have five children: Laura, Hollie, Emily, Jillian, and Shannon. They attend Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland, Connecticut.
Bruce Wagner (‘86) teaches English at Nautilus Middle School in Miami Beach, Florida, and is an adjunct professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He and his wife, Margaret, have five children: Sherry (Toonder), Rebekah (Hoskins), Leah, Elizabeth (Wright), and Sarah. They attend First Baptist Church of Westwood Lake.
John Jacobs (’86) is a civil engineer. He and his wife, Karen, attend Orchard Avenue Baptist Church in Vacaville, California. They have two children: Andrew and Amanda.
Karen (Bremmer) Ouellette (’86) is a registered nurse. She and her husband, Mel, have two children (both of whom have graduated from the Bible Institute): Monique and Michael. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan.
Peter and Debbie (Witherbee) Wallace (’86) are involved at Fredericktowne Baptist Church in Walkersville, Maryland, where Debbie is a piano teacher, youth leader, and director of music. Peter is involved in evangelism and discipleship.
Suzanna (Flowers) Adams (’86) and her husband, Nelson, have four children. They attend Clermont Baptists Church in Clermont, Florida.
Vonda (Kenyon) Cranfield (’86, ’87) works with special needs children and volunteers at a pregnancy care center. She and her husband, David, have two children: Joel and Courtney. They attend Grace Fellowship Church in Latham, New York.
Lee (’87) and Diane (Moore) (’86) Hamblen have six children: Peter, Sarah, Rebecca, Thomas, Anna, and Abigail. Lee is a children’s pastor at Island Christian Church in Northport, Long Island, New York.
Ashley (Gardner) Allen (’87) and her husband, Garth, a pastor at Loudonville Community Church in Loudonville, New York, have three children: Amanda (19), Cassidy (18), and Garth, Jr. (15).
Ken Mortensen ('87) and his wife, Vanessa, have three children: Ashely, Evan, and Brittany. They attend Life Church Jensen Beach in Jensen Beach, Florida.
Beth (Schermer) Ferguson (’87) works in graphic design and serves on the worship team at CrossWay Community Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is married to Kevin.
Kim Overholt (’87, ’88) is a public school teacher and works at Word of Life Ranch in the summer. She attends Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Shawn and Travis (Ray) DeGraff ('88) are involved at their church, East Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine. They have three children: Cody, Peyton, and Megan.
RoJean (Paddock) Hayden (’88) is a custodian at First Baptist Church in Pavilion, New York. She and her husband, Kendall, have three children: Kyle, Kirk, and Kayli. RoJean homeschools two of them.
Dave and Denise (Rhoads) Richard (’88, ’89) attend First Baptist Church of Winter Garden in Winter Garden, Florida, and have three children: Brittany, Dan, and Samantha. Dave is a business owner and director of operations for Shiloh Adventure Camp. Denise is a full-time mom and has worked with teens for 20-plus years.
Gerry Horton (’89) is a children’s pastor at First Baptist Church in Keystone Heights, Florida. He and his wife, Kim, have three children: Andrew (18), Ethan (16), and Emily (13).
Robin (Navaretta) Macary (’89) and her husband, Peter, have three children: Hannah (13), Josiah (10), and Jordan (7).
Robert Stoudt ('89) works for a government contractor inspecting military trucks and helps with the youth group at Fellowship Baptist Church in Watertown, New York. He and his wife, Tammy, have six children: Micah (20), Sharayah (19), Dominic (18), Caleb (16), Noah (14), and Savannah (12).
Jonathan Bubar ('89, '90) works in medical device sales. He and his wife, Cheryl, work with African refugees and have three children: Daniel (16), Drew (12), and Eloise (4). They attend First Baptist Church of Waldoboro in Waldoboro, Maine.
Ann (Towle) Jones ('89, '90) works for the United States Postal Service, is very involved in her church, and participates in missions trips to third-world countries. She is married to Michael and attends Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, Maine.
Alumni News: 1970s
Alumni News: 1990s
Alumni News: 2000s
Alumni News: 2010s
Alumni News: 1970s.
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Deborah (Andes) Edwards ('71) and her husband, Jonathan, have one son, J. Richie. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Lee (’72) and Pat (Van Prooyen) (’71) Siemens are newly retired. They have three children: Corie, Joel, and Molly. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan.
Lorraine (Calder) Mahan (’72) and her husband, Ken, have three children: Shawn, Jeremy, and Jason. Ken is a leader at Above and Beyond Ministries. They attend Above and Beyond Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida.
Judy (Parschauer) (’73) is a musician at First Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ohio, and a music teacher. She and her husband, Charles, have three children: Aaron, Rebecca, and Charles.
Charlene Capron (’76) is working as an administrator for an insurance company. At her church, Calvary Baptist Church in Waterbury, Connecticut, she plays the keyboard, is the church clerk, and is on the missions committee. She is engaged to be married to a fellow student from her Word of Life Bible Institute year!
Arthur and Elaine (Kingman) Johnson (’76) have greenhouses and raise bedding plants, hanging plants, perennials, Christmas trees, etc., and have a ministry with the Amish. They have five adult children: Edward, BJ Charbonneau, Linda Anema, Marilyn Montesano, and John. They attend Hamburg Bible Church in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Rebecca (Baker) Raffo (’77) is a nursery director. She and her husband, David, have three children: Micah, Rachel, and Tabitha.
Chris Brown (’78) is a certified public accountant, owns his own business, and is an elder at Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, Michigan. He and his wife, Gloria, have two children and are grandparents, too!
Francis and Patricia Welch (’78) are involved in a grief ministry and teach a life group. Patricia is a women’s speaker and writes ladies Bible studies. They attend Northcliffe Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Florida.
Tammy Hicks (’79) is an executive assistant at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Thomas and Ruthie Becker (’79) attend Grace Fellowship Church in Latham, New York. They have two children: Matthew and Joshua. Ruthie enjoys gardening, nursing, singing, and decorating.
Karen (Jesser) Zitta (’79) works at the WYMC as a swim instructor and is interested in real estate. She and her husband, Franklin, Jr., have four children: Hannah, Faith, Franklin III, and Joseph. They attend Grace Baptist Church in North Dinwiddie, Virginia.
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Deborah (Andes) Edwards ('71) and her husband, Jonathan, have one son, J. Richie. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
Lee (’72) and Pat (Van Prooyen) (’71) Siemens are newly retired. They have three children: Corie, Joel, and Molly. They attend Heritage Baptist Church in Kentwood, Michigan.
Lorraine (Calder) Mahan (’72) and her husband, Ken, have three children: Shawn, Jeremy, and Jason. Ken is a leader at Above and Beyond Ministries. They attend Above and Beyond Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida.
Judy (Parschauer) (’73) is a musician at First Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ohio, and a music teacher. She and her husband, Charles, have three children: Aaron, Rebecca, and Charles.
Charlene Capron (’76) is working as an administrator for an insurance company. At her church, Calvary Baptist Church in Waterbury, Connecticut, she plays the keyboard, is the church clerk, and is on the missions committee. She is engaged to be married to a fellow student from her Word of Life Bible Institute year!
Arthur and Elaine (Kingman) Johnson (’76) have greenhouses and raise bedding plants, hanging plants, perennials, Christmas trees, etc., and have a ministry with the Amish. They have five adult children: Edward, BJ Charbonneau, Linda Anema, Marilyn Montesano, and John. They attend Hamburg Bible Church in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Rebecca (Baker) Raffo (’77) is a nursery director. She and her husband, David, have three children: Micah, Rachel, and Tabitha.
Chris Brown (’78) is a certified public accountant, owns his own business, and is an elder at Maranatha Bible Church in Comstock Park, Michigan. He and his wife, Gloria, have two children and are grandparents, too!
Francis and Patricia Welch (’78) are involved in a grief ministry and teach a life group. Patricia is a women’s speaker and writes ladies Bible studies. They attend Northcliffe Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Florida.
Tammy Hicks (’79) is an executive assistant at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Thomas and Ruthie Becker (’79) attend Grace Fellowship Church in Latham, New York. They have two children: Matthew and Joshua. Ruthie enjoys gardening, nursing, singing, and decorating.
Karen (Jesser) Zitta (’79) works at the WYMC as a swim instructor and is interested in real estate. She and her husband, Franklin, Jr., have four children: Hannah, Faith, Franklin III, and Joseph. They attend Grace Baptist Church in North Dinwiddie, Virginia.
Alumni News: 1980s
Alumni News: 1990s
Alumni News: 2000s
Alumni News: 2010s
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