http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/ About this blog: Find out what's going on with Denver Seminary alumni around the world! These are public announcements that alumni want to share with the entire Seminary community. To suggest a news item -- any alumni news item, click here or see contact info to the right. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:24:05 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Denver Seminary http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/the-alumni-connection/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/the-alumni-connection/ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:56:00 GMT Keep up to date on the happenings at Denver Seminary and with fellow alumni in the NEW Alumni Connection! http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/roger-hedlund-published-in-singapore/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/roger-hedlund-published-in-singapore/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:03:39 GMT Here is an update from Roger Hedlund:I have two chapters in a book published in Singapore, both based on lectures given in September ‘09 as the Annual Lectures of the Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia at Trinity Theological ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/susan-kiely-was-presented-with-a-distinguished-alumni-award-from-gwynedd-mercy-college/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/susan-kiely-was-presented-with-a-distinguished-alumni-award-from-gwynedd-mercy-college/ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:45:02 GMT Reverend Susan Kiely, of Denver, Colo., was presented with a Distinguished Alumni Award from Gwynedd-Mercy College's Alumni Association during a September ceremony. The award is the highest alumni honor that Gwynedd-Mercy College bestows upon ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-ted-travis-completes-dmin/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-ted-travis-completes-dmin/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:27:23 GMT Ted Travis completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at Ray Bakke University. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-fran-blomberg-on-staff-at-scum-of-the-earth/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-fran-blomberg-on-staff-at-scum-of-the-earth/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:26:02 GMT Fran Blomberg is now part-time staff at Scum of the Earth Church in Denver, CO. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-jeremiah-heiser-at-first-alliance-church-in-great-falls-mt/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-jeremiah-heiser-at-first-alliance-church-in-great-falls-mt/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:11:38 GMT Alumnus Jeremiah Heiser married current student Sarah Kenney on June 26, 2010.  They have now moved to Great Falls, Montana where Jeremiah is the new Pastor of Young Adults at First Alliance Church. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-lynette-smith-published-first-book/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-lynette-smith-published-first-book/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:06:29 GMT Per Craig Blomberg - Lynette Smith has published the book Voyage: Quest for God in Orthodox Tradition. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-tracey-bianchi-published-book-green-mama/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-tracey-bianchi-published-book-green-mama/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:04:05 GMT Tracey Bianchi has published the book Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-bert-ballard-published-a-collection-of-essays-regarding-adoption/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-bert-ballard-published-a-collection-of-essays-regarding-adoption/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:00:57 GMT Bert Ballard published an edited collection of essays on the experience of being adopted.  The title is Pieces of Me: Who Do I Want to Be?  Voices for and by Adopted Teens. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-erica-zeiler-at-calvary-baptist-church/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-erica-zeiler-at-calvary-baptist-church/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:51:55 GMT Erica Zeiler is the new missions pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Englewood, CO. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-bryan-dyer-awarded-best-student-paper/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-bryan-dyer-awarded-best-student-paper/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:50:23 GMT Per Craig Blomberg - Bryan Dyer won the award for best student paper at the Great Lakes Regional ETS.  He is starting his second year as a doctoral student in New Testament at McMaster Divinity College in Toronto, Canada. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/ben-and-meggan-knox-headed-to-spain/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/ben-and-meggan-knox-headed-to-spain/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:47:39 GMT Alums Ben and Meggan Knox are making plans to move to Madrid, Spain to work with World Venture. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-matt-proctor-at-cornerstone-church/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-matt-proctor-at-cornerstone-church/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:45:55 GMT Matt Proctor is the new senior pastor of Cornerstone Church Evangelical Free Church in Marion, Iowa. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-erin-heim-in-dunedin-new-zealand/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-erin-heim-in-dunedin-new-zealand/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:43:42 GMT Erin Heim will be starting her Ph.D. in New Testament at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-mariam-kamell-at-regent-college/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-mariam-kamell-at-regent-college/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:42:15 GMT Mariam Kamell is beginning a three year postdoctoral position teaching New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-kimberly-claire-engaged/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-kimberly-claire-engaged/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:39:41 GMT Congratulations to Kimberly Claire in her recent engagement to James Macarthur!  A November wedding is planned. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-tony-weedor-and-library-in-liberia/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-tony-weedor-and-library-in-liberia/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:38:15 GMT Per Craig Blomberg - The new library Tony Weedor has been working on is up and running in Monrovia, Liberia.  Also, Tony's daughter Abby was invited to participate on the Liberian team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-dave-terpstra-leaving-for-mozambique/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-dave-terpstra-leaving-for-mozambique/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:35:35 GMT Dave Terpstra and his family are headed to Mozambique to work with World Venture. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/karl-and-mikkin-helvig-moving-to-china/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/karl-and-mikkin-helvig-moving-to-china/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:33:53 GMT Karl and Mikkin Helvig are moving to Beijing, China this fall working with ELIC.  They have a six month old Tobiah who was born last spring while they were in China. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-honored-with-the-founders-medallion-from-hebrew-union-college/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-honored-with-the-founders-medallion-from-hebrew-union-college/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:40:01 GMT Dr. Bryan Beyer (MDiv, ’80) professor of Old Testament at Columbia International University received the Founder's Medallion from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in recognition of his 25 years of scholarship in teaching ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-joins-faculty-at-dallas-baptist-university/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-joins-faculty-at-dallas-baptist-university/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:21:01 GMT Alumnus Richard Thomas Vann Jr. joined the faculty at Dallas Baptist University on July 1, 2010. Vann will serve as the Director of the Chaplaincy Ministry Program and Professor of Christian Ministry. Vann is a retired U.S. Army chaplain and ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumna-karen-masters-lassiter-/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumna-karen-masters-lassiter-/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:44:11 GMT Karen (Masters) Lassiter, MA Counseling, 1994, went to be with Jesus on June 6, 2010, holding her husband Kyle's hand.  She died of complications of cancer. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-chris-lierheimer/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-chris-lierheimer/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:17:52 GMT On July 18, 2010 Alumnus Chris Lierheimer went to be with the Lord after his battle with colon cancer. Lierheimer is survived by his beloved wife, Victoria Louise Newkirk Lierheimer; and his devoted children, Christopher, Victoria Faith, Abigail ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-dean-at-monmouth/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-dean-at-monmouth/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:38:22 GMT Alumnus David Timmerman (MDiv) has been named Dean of Monmouth College and will begin at Monmouth on July 15. Timmerman has served at Wabash College for the past 17 years as professor of rhetoric, chair of the rhetoric department, ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-to-marry-in-july/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-to-marry-in-july/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:58:09 GMT Alumnus Edmund Knott will be married to Holly Witter on July 17, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Congratulations to Edmund and Holly from the Denver Seminary Community. Many blessings to you both in the years ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-celebrates-many-milestones/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-celebrates-many-milestones/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:57:35 GMT Wylie (’80) and Karen Johnson celebrate 37 years of marriage, with 4 daughters, 2 grandsons and a granddaughter on the way. Wylie passed the 13 year mark at the end of April as the Senior Pastor of The Springfield Baptist Church in ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-book-published-pure-scum/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-book-published-pure-scum/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:18:04 GMT Associate alumnus Mike Sares has recently published a new book entitled Pure Scum: The Left-Out, the Right-Brained and the Grace of God. In Pure Scum Sares takes readers along a faith journey, telling the story of how a pretty ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-new-chair-at-gordon-conwell/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-new-chair-at-gordon-conwell/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:13:17 GMT Alumnus Donald M. Fairbairn, Ph.D., has been appointed to the newly endowed Robert E. Cooley Chair in Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, effective fall 2010. “Dr. Fairbairn brings expertise in the patristic ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-book-on-revelation-published-posthumously/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-book-on-revelation-published-posthumously/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:57:16 GMT Alumnus Dr. James Duren spent most of his life studying the book of Revelation, beginning during his days as a Denver Seminary student and continuing on through 41 years of missionay service. In his book, The Overcomers: The Book ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-becomes-pulpit-minister-at-the-lamar-church-of-christ/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-becomes-pulpit-minister-at-the-lamar-church-of-christ/ Fri, 21 May 2010 14:42:44 GMT Bill Ferris (MDiv, '08) has been appointed the pulpit minister at Lamar Church of Christ in Lamar, Colo. He applied for the position while he was stationed in Kuwait with the Army National Guard. You can read an article about Ferris here: ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-zac-smith/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-zac-smith/ Wed, 19 May 2010 18:05:48 GMT Alumnus Zac Smith passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Zac was born September 10, 1976 in Denver, CO. He graduated High School in 1994 from Alliance Academy and later attended Denver Seminary. He was also a graduate of Arizona State class of ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-robert-p-dugan-jr/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-robert-p-dugan-jr/ Mon, 10 May 2010 17:46:44 GMT Alumnus Robert P. Dugan passed away May 4 at the age of 78.  Dugan served in NAE’s Washington, DC office from 1978-1997, working with public and governmental affairs.  Dugan offered a strong and trusted evangelical ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-charles-g-clough/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-charles-g-clough/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:12:04 GMT Charles G. Clough, 93, died April 8, in Colton, Ore.He was born on Dec. 1, 1916, in Hemingford, Neb., to Lester J. and Emma E. (Fosdick) Clough. His family moved to Denver when he was four and operated a candy store there. He graduated from ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/-alumnus-named-assistant-to-president-of-ccu/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/-alumnus-named-assistant-to-president-of-ccu/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:38:48 GMT Alumnus Brian Carlson accepted the position of Assistant to the President at Colorado Christian University starting March 2010.  Carlson will be directing a special project called “The Year of Evangelism” in which all CCU ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-robert-h-howe/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/passing-of-alumnus-robert-h-howe/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:03:10 GMT Alumnus Robert “Bob” Howe (’66) went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February. 20, 2010.  Bob married his wife Charlene Day on March 20, 1949, at First Baptist Church in Fort Collins. He ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumni-journey-to-africa/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumni-journey-to-africa/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:40:59 GMT Peter and Katrina Goehring are joining WorldVenture as they launch Journey Corps – a 1-2 year, cross-cultural training and service ministry designed for Americans in their twenties.  Journey Corps' three goals for each participant ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-elected-bishop-of-shyira/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-elected-bishop-of-shyira/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:10:57 GMT Rt. Rev. John Rucyahana, the Bishop of Shyira in the Province of Rwanda, announced he will step down from office upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65.  Speaking to the Rwandan press last week, Bishop Rucyahana said he still had ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumni-published/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumni-published/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:39:50 GMT Tracy Bianchi (MDiv) from has just published Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet (Zondervan).  Bianchi is director of women’s ministries at Christ Church in Oakbrook, IL. Mike Sares has ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-senior-pastor/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-senior-pastor/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:13:06 GMT Bob Beltz (MDiv ’79) has transitioned into the role senior pastor of Highline Community Church in Centennial.  Beltz began as interim pastor last June and is now formally the senior pastor.  For more information ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/no-fear/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/no-fear/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:57:59 GMT Alumni William Fay was once the CEO of a multi-million dollar company, involved with the Mafia, owned a prostitution house, and other such activities.  In his mind he was successful – a powerful man with many ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/-passing-of-alumnus/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/-passing-of-alumnus/ Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:43:13 GMT Alumni Bob Howe (’96) went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2010. The memorial service was held at Grace Church in Greely.  http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-passing/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-passing/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:20:07 GMT Pastor Ed Gene Davis (MDiv, '81) of Fort Collins passed away unexpectedly February 5, 2010.  Born April 3, 1953, Davis spent his days in Georgia, South Dakota, Texas and Colorado.  Davis graduated from Poudre High School, where he also ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/new-church-for-alumnus-pastor/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/new-church-for-alumnus-pastor/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:50:47 GMT Alumnus and pastor, Tim Reed (MDiv) is the new pastor at Lakewood Avenue Baptist Church in Pueblo, CO. Reed formerly served at Bonnie Brae’s Church in Denver. The change from the affluent community of Bonnie Brae to the more modest ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-department-head/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-department-head/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:38:17 GMT Canyon News reports that alumnus Larry Barnes (MDiv) has been named the head of the Department of Communication Disorders at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Barnes had been serving as interim head of the department since June. “He ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/almunus-runs-happy/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/almunus-runs-happy/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:32:36 GMT On his 56th birthday Bob Skold (’88) will run his 50th marathon this October at the 2010 Athens Marathon. Although a grand personal accomplishment, Skold’s story extends far beyond himself. Skold has Neurofibromatosis ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/redlands-ca-welcomes-alumnus-as-chaplain/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/redlands-ca-welcomes-alumnus-as-chaplain/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:51 GMT Mike Ballinger (MDiv,’84) is the new chaplain at Plymouth Village Retirement Community in Redlands, CA. Ballinger will coordinate all spiritual care for the 300 residents and 180 staff members. Ballinger's wife, Priscilla, son, Andrew, and ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/the-mercy-project/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/the-mercy-project/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:30:10 GMT John (MDiv, '08) and Lori Buechner have officially launched The Mercy Project Colorado. It is a ministry of encouragement working to help churches partner with after care facilities that care for children who have survived sex ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-appointed-resident-chaplain-at-local-hospital/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-appointed-resident-chaplain-at-local-hospital/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:40:40 GMT Evie Bodett (MA, ’09) will put her Counseling Ministries degree into practice as a full-time resident chaplain at Littleton Adventist Hospital.  September 1, 2009 marked the beginning of Bodett’s residency.  Commenting on ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-works-as-marketing-associate/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-works-as-marketing-associate/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:36:43 GMT Alumna Beth Bates (MA, '94) is currently a Marketing Associate for Bosma Enterprises (www.bosma.org) where she is able to tell the story of Bosma's mission to make the world a better place for people who are blind or visually ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/brittin-named-chaplain-of-the-year/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/brittin-named-chaplain-of-the-year/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:34:15 GMT Chaplain Cynthia Brittin (Alumna Associate) of Glendale, Arizona was recently named the 2009 Chaplain of the Year, the highest award given by Marketplace Ministries, a Dallas-based Employee Services Provider. The annual award is ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-releases-second-edition-of-sinful-silence/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-releases-second-edition-of-sinful-silence/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:18:31 GMT Alumnus John Revell (MDiv, ‘86) is releasing the second edition of his book Sinful Silence, along with Ken Connor, through Crossbooks Publishing.  The book presents biblical principles regarding the issue of civic involvement and was ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-works-with-aids-orphans/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-works-with-aids-orphans/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:40:40 GMT Onias Steve Tapera (MDiv, '00), his wife Winnie and their four children live in Mutare, Zimbabwe, where they have lived their whole lives, except for the four years he spent earning his MDiv here at Denver Seminary. They minister to 450 AIDS ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-opens-private-counseling-practice-in-illinois/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-opens-private-counseling-practice-in-illinois/ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:20:14 GMT Dr. Jason Unzicker (MA, '02) considers his Denver Seminary education a "real blessing" in his counseling ministry. He recently opened his own private practice in western Illinois and has been working in cooperation with local churches to help ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-president-of-trinity-international-university/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-named-president-of-trinity-international-university/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:29:11 GMT Alumnus and Denver Seminary's 6th president, Craig Williford (MA, '92), has been named president of Trinity International University by a vote of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) Leadership Conference in Eden Prairie, Minn., on ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-appointed-pastor-at-covenant-presbyterian/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-appointed-pastor-at-covenant-presbyterian/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:13:03 GMT Alumna Rev. Renee Mackey (MDiv, '90) will be installed as the new pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. June 28 in the sanctuary of the church at 11833 Green Hill Drive in Hagerstown, Maryland. Mackey has served churches in Colorado, ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-serves-as-youth-pastor-for-over-40-years/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-serves-as-youth-pastor-for-over-40-years/ Fri, 08 May 2009 15:23:31 GMT The following article was written by a woman who grew up in the youth ministry of alumnus, Tom Coffan (MA, '85). Coffan has served as youth director of East Boulder Baptist Church for 40 years. While Coffan is not retiring (he ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-finds-joy-in-small-town-ministry/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-finds-joy-in-small-town-ministry/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:39:58 GMT This comes from Alumnus Stephen Humber (MA, '00): My family left the Seminary for rural Kansas back in 2000. I had just finished cramming my 2 year Youth & Family MA into 4 years of school and ministry. What a formative time Seminary was ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-ministers-in-the-bahamas/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-ministers-in-the-bahamas/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:22:54 GMT Following graduation from Denver Seminary, Daniel Schweissing (MA '00, Urban and Intercultural Ministries) and his wife Estela were commissioned by American Baptist International Ministries for missionary service in the Bahamas. While there, ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumni-launch-website-to-help-those-serving-in-the-average-church/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumni-launch-website-to-help-those-serving-in-the-average-church/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:19:05 GMT Three Denver Seminary Alumni,  Steve Kalb (MDiv, '86), Adam Fix (MDiv, '08), and Jason Helveston (MDiv, intends to graduate '09), have launched a website resource for pastors who serve in what the trio describes as an "average" church ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-launches-nutrition-education-and-coaching-company-to-serve-families/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-launches-nutrition-education-and-coaching-company-to-serve-families/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:54:40 GMT Denver Seminary alumnus, Vaughn Thompson (MA, '01) has recently partnered with the President of the Colorado Dietetic Association to launch a national nutrition education and coaching company. He currently serves as the Chairman and CEO for ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-thanks-god-for-his-goodness/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-thanks-god-for-his-goodness/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:54:57 GMT Alumnus Bob Hawk (MDiv, '85) served for 10 years as pastor of Lynnfield Street Baptist Church in Lynn, MA. In 1996 he became pastor of Mission Evangelical Congregational Church of Maynard, MA where he continues to serve. He and his wife Debbie ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-works-as-counselor/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-works-as-counselor/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:31:48 GMT Since graduating, alumnus Kevin Leapley (MA, '04) has become co-owner of Front Range Counseling Center in Littleton, Colorado. He currently works with men who struggle with sex addiction. For information about Front Range Counseling center, be ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-finds-use-for-her-degree-through-ministry-to-special-needs-individuals/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-finds-use-for-her-degree-through-ministry-to-special-needs-individuals/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:38:48 GMT Since graduating, alumna Christy Draves Grant (MA, '94) worked at World Venture headquarters, got married, had 2 kids, and has not "officially" used her degree. She comments that, "God's timing is amusing."However, she says that she is beginning ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-pursuing-doctorate-and-teaching-as-counseling-adjunct/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-pursuing-doctorate-and-teaching-as-counseling-adjunct/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:13:39 GMT Shortly after graduation, alumna Betsy Nesbit (MA, '04) spent 6 months at REALIS in Kiev, Ukraine working as a counselor, a counseling supervisor, and the consulting director for the REALIS counseling program. After Ukraine, she worked as an EAP ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-planting-churches-in-germany/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-planting-churches-in-germany/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:13:55 GMT Alumnus Jason Holm (MA, '86) has been planting churches in Germany since 1992 with Greater Europe Mission. Having successfully started two churches in the Cologne region, Holm and his wife Sue are now working on a regional and ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-finds-privilege-in-ministering-to-inmates/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-finds-privilege-in-ministering-to-inmates/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:06:00 GMT Alumnus John Alfred Kelly (MDiv, '71) has been serving as the Chaplain at the Arapahoe County Detention Center in Centennial since 2000. In his words: "I have the privilege of ministering among 1400 inmates at any one time (last year 18,000 ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-finds-success-with-seeker-oriented-church-in-boston-area/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-finds-success-with-seeker-oriented-church-in-boston-area/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:03:37 GMT Alumnus Paul Atwater (MDiv, '84) planted North River Community Church in Pembroke, MA in 1989. Atwater states that he and his wife are "still there, still learning." North River was the first "seeker-oriented" church to find success in the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-worship-pastor/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-worship-pastor/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:31:39 GMT Alumnus Bart Hodgson (MA, '99) has been appointed Worship Pastor at Foothills Church in Stayton, Oregon. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-writes-book-exploring-jazz-and-christian-existence/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-writes-book-exploring-jazz-and-christian-existence/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:54:03 GMT Alumnus Robert Gelinas ( MA, '96), has had his book, Finding the Groove: Composing a Jazz-Shaped Faith, recently published by Zondervan. In this provocative book, Gelinas draws parallels between the body of Christ and the qualities ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-ministers-to-children/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-ministers-to-children/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:05:33 GMT Alumna Robyn Carnes (MA, '06) started a ministry to children called More than Fun®. More Than Fun is an organization created to help build strong families by Teaching Timeless Truths to Children and Families® through creative, ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-becomes-columnist-for-examinercom/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-becomes-columnist-for-examinercom/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:11:20 GMT Daniel Seatvet (MA, '08) recently joined the ranks of Examiner.com columnists. He will be writing weekly on the issue of Christianity in Culture. You can read the column here: http://www.examiner.com/x-4858-Christianity-In-Cult... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-writes-article-exploring-the-laughter-of-jesus/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-writes-article-exploring-the-laughter-of-jesus/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:38:08 GMT Denver Seminary Philosophy of Religion Alumnus, Robert Velarde (MA, '06), is featured in a recent webzine called "Boundless." In his article, Velarde explores a theology of humor and whether or not Jesus laughed and had a sense of humor. You ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-becomes-vp-at-mbts/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-becomes-vp-at-mbts/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:03:56 GMT Denver Seminary Alumnis, Jerry Johnson (MA, '97), has been named the new vice president of academic development at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He will also serve as professor of ethics and theology. You can read the full news ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/ministry-of-alumnus-thrives-despite-loss-of-arm-to-cancer/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/ministry-of-alumnus-thrives-despite-loss-of-arm-to-cancer/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:38:29 GMT Alumnus George Gardner (MDiv, '00) lost his right arm and shoulder in 2004 to cancer; both were amputated to keep the cancer from spreading and killing him. Gardner is an area director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and he finds that his ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-pastor-of-maranatha-baptist-church-in-logan-ut/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-pastor-of-maranatha-baptist-church-in-logan-ut/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:38:53 GMT Denver Seminary Alumnus, Timothy Fan (MDiv, '02) was recently named a new pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church in Logan, UT. His primary roles will be leading the church in prayer and giving sermons, but service is what Fan considers his primary ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-celebrates-50th-wedding-anniversary/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-celebrates-50th-wedding-anniversary/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:39:07 GMT Alumnus Charles Wooten (BD, '55; MDiv '78) and his wife Millie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, on December 25th, 2008, with family & friends. The celebration included attendance at the Christmas Eve candlelight service at ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-helping-the-homeless-obtain-ids/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-helping-the-homeless-obtain-ids/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:20:10 GMT Denver Seminary alumnus, Pedro Martínez (Diploma, '89), and his non-profit organization, HOPE, are working with a $50,000 grant from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust to help provide ID's for homeless men and women in the Miami-Dade ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-attends-40-year-anniversary-of-partners-in-denver-co/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-attends-40-year-anniversary-of-partners-in-denver-co/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:18:07 GMT Alumnus Bob Moffit, while he was a student at Denver Seminary, worked with high school students who were in trouble with the law. When he left the Seminary, he and businessman Bill Mitchell started a mentoring program for at-risk youth known as ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/48-seconds-on-a-bull-named-judas/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/48-seconds-on-a-bull-named-judas/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:16:46 GMT This email was submitted to me via email from Alumnus Mick Thornton ('07, MDiv). Sounds like it was quite an adventure. :) Thanks for sharing with us, Mick! Hi, I'm Mick Thornton, a 2007 graduate. I'm a pastor in the very rural town of ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-mark-hanke-appointed-senior-pastor/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-mark-hanke-appointed-senior-pastor/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:55:47 GMT Alumnus Rev. Mark Hanke was installed as senior pastor of Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Oregon, this past weekend. Hanke was born in Corvallis and graduated from Oregon State University and Denver Seminary. He has pastored in Colorado ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-travels-to-central-asia/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumna-travels-to-central-asia/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:39:59 GMT This past July, Penny Thome (MA Counseling, '98) and her husband Dennis spent two weeks in Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan, looking into the emerging church in Central Asia. It was thrilling to interview first-generation believers and hear their main ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/dmin-alumnus-becomes-president-and-director-of-us-navigators/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/dmin-alumnus-becomes-president-and-director-of-us-navigators/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:52:32 GMT Dr. Doug Nuenke (DMin, '08) has officially stepped into his new role as president and director of the U.S. Navigators. "This is an exciting year for The Navigators as we celebrate our 75th anniversary," states Nuenke. "It isn’t merely a ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-assistant-dean-for-preaching-and-pastoral-studies/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-appointed-assistant-dean-for-preaching-and-pastoral-studies/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:18:41 GMT After serving as Acting Assistant Dean at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Richard Thomas Vann Jr., (a.k.a. Tom) has been appointed Assistant Dean for Preaching and Pastoral Studies, School of Theology. A 1978 graduate of Denver ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-starts-new-church-in-burlington-iowa/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-starts-new-church-in-burlington-iowa/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:05:57 GMT Denver Seminary alumnus, Jason Unzicker (MA, '02) is getting ready to launch a new church in Burlington, Iowa. The first community church (in title) in the area, Crossroads Community Church while the church is for all ages, they will target the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-brings-green-message-to-colorado-springs/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-brings-green-message-to-colorado-springs/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:07:43 GMT Vice President of the National Association of Evangelicals and Denver Seminary alumnus, Richard Cizik (MDiv, '80) is featured in the Colorado Springs Independent Newspaper today. Cizik will be bringing his message of "creation care" and the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-david-hyams-joins-idaho-law-firm/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-david-hyams-joins-idaho-law-firm/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:43:49 GMT Attorney David Hyams (MA '03) has joined the Boise, Idaho office of Holland & Hart LLP. Hyams is an associate in the firm's litigation department. He interned for Chief Judge Larry J. Naves of the Second Judicial District of Colorado, at a ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-publishes-article-in-chaplaincy-e-newsletter/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-publishes-article-in-chaplaincy-e-newsletter/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:42:46 GMT Denver Seminary Alumnus Mike Guthrie (M.Div. '04) was recently published in Plainviews (a publication of The HealthCare Chaplaincy) e-newsletter "Longview" which serves to connect chaplains and other spiritual care providers. Mike's article can ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/dmin-grad-now-serves-as-dean-of-seminary-in-the-philippines/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/dmin-grad-now-serves-as-dean-of-seminary-in-the-philippines/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:10:20 GMT The Very Reverend Dr. Patrick Tanhuanco has been named Dean (President) of St. Andrew's Theological Seminary in the Philippines. St. Andrews is the premier and only Anglican-Epispocal Seminary in the Philippines. Dr. Tanhuanco graduated from ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-receives-award/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-receives-award/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:35:44 GMT Toccoa Falls College awarded Gary Elkins (MA '82) the 2007-2008 Wade Distinguished Scholar of the Year Award. Gary was also awarded a full scholarship this year to pursue an MA in Bioethics at Trinity Graduate School. This summer he is scheduled ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/graduate-recognized-as-a-fellow-in-thanatology/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/graduate-recognized-as-a-fellow-in-thanatology/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:34:39 GMT Janet Buntrock, Denver Seminary Graduate (MA Counseling '99, MA Christian Studies '01): pastor, counselor and spiritual director was recently recognised as a Fellow in Thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. This is ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/graduate-making-strides-with-local-skate-boarders/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/graduate-making-strides-with-local-skate-boarders/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:10:40 GMT Alumnus Paul Pack is featured in the Lexington Clipper Herald about his outreach with youth and their passion for skateboarding.  Pack realizes that youth need a safe place to pursue their interests, find purpose and develop ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/recent-grad-among-outstanding-seminarians/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/recent-grad-among-outstanding-seminarians/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:10:58 GMT Chalice Press announced the 28 Outstanding Seminarians who will receive the Chalice Press Book Awards and this year's list includes Denver Seminary's recent graduate, Christopher Carroll!  The awards recognize outstanding seminarians - as ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-writes-book-on-his-life-changing-experience/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-writes-book-on-his-life-changing-experience/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:23:54 GMT Alumnus Richard Bouslough (M.Div. '86) suffered a stroke shortly after his graduation from the Seminary, at the relatively young age of 37. His book recounts his experiences and offers hope and information for friends and family members of stroke victims. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-published-book/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-published-book/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:39:38 GMT Alumnus, Charles Wooten, recently published a novel that is now available. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/graduate-engaging-inner-city-youth-with-baseball/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/graduate-engaging-inner-city-youth-with-baseball/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:40:43 GMT Denver Seminary graduate Herb Sanders was featured in the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News about his work with inner-city youth and his love for baseball. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-honored-in-time-magazine/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/alumnus-honored-in-time-magazine/ Mon, 12 May 2008 15:09:54 GMT Alumnus Richard Cizik named one of Time Magazine's 2008 top 100 influential people in the world. http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/counseling-book-by-alumna/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/alumni-news/counseling-book-by-alumna/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:09:23 GMT Alumna and adjunct faculty member, Janelle Hallman, releases new counseling resource.