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Paul Leber (’46) is 95(!) years old and still has a strong prayer
ministry. He pastored several churches in his lifetime and
is very grateful for what he learned at CBC/CIU. Originally
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he now lives in Philadelphia,
Mississippi.
William Thornton (’52) lost his beloved wife, Elsie in 2014.
Their three children are Billy, Becky and Tom. William lives in
Quarryville, Pennsylvania, the same location as his classmates
Bob Scott (’52) and Jean Abrahamsen (’52) .
Betty Overcash Yount (’54) published the children’s book,
“Who is God and What’s He Like?”
Allen (’60) and Diane (‘60) Huntzinger
retired from Christar in March 2015
after 52 years of service. Allyn continues
distributing material published by Child
Evangelism Fellowship and Bible Visuals.
They pray that Allen’s book, “Persians in
the Bible,” published in both Persian and
English, will continue to be distributed.
Larry (’65) and Ruth McCullough - Having served as president
of four Christian colleges/universities over the last 25 years,
including Miami Christian College/Trinity International
University, Northwest Baptist College and Seminary, and
Universidad FLET, Larry retired as president of Laurel University
in High Point, North Carolina in June 2013. He currently
serves as senior executive advisor with Knowledge Elements,
consulting Christian universities as a growth agent. They enjoy
their eight grandchildren.
Doug Kracht (’67) and Paul Thompson (’62) continue their
work in translating Christian material into Spanish for ministries
in the Dominican Republic and Cuba. They are amazed to
see how God is using the Spanish version of Progress of
Redemption by Buck Hatch. It is available at
Joyce Leland Burlingame (’74) In “Living with Death – Dying
with Life” Joyce shares her nine-month journey of caring for her
husband, Scott, who suffered with terminal cancer. She recalls
the many ways God proved Himself over the years.
Henry (’79) and Sara Spearing (’79) Baker
are doing well in Knoxville, Tennessee,
serving the Lord in their church and in
the Christian school where Sara has been
teaching for the last 33 years. Their two
sons are walking with the Lord; Mark, as a
classical Christian school teacher; Nathan, as
a software engineer and active leader in his
church.
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Larry (‘80) and Debbie Nehlsen
(‘76) Peck are directors of “Rome with
Purpose,” an accredited semester
program in Rome, Italy. They also
offer several weeklong programs for
adults or homeschoolers. Contact
them for special CIU discounts.
Come “experience Italy in Christian
community.”
David (’86) and Nancy Brown (’84) Elliott moved from St.
Louis to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to be near their son
and family. David is retired as an Evangelical Presbyterian
Church pastor serving most of his career at Central Presbyterian
Church in St. Louis. They have been married for 44 years.
James (’90) and Gloria Whitaker were missionaries with
Christian In Action International (Japan TEAM) for 10 years
before James came to Columbia to study in the seminary. Since
leaving CIU, he and Gloria have completed more than 25 years
serving in Japan and the Philippines as church planters, school
teachers, and emergency relief workers. James continued his
studies earning an M.A. and M.Div. in Pastoral Counseling.
They are in ministry transition at this time and look forward to
what God has in store for them.
Danny Carpenter (‘91) ministered with TEAM in Venezuela
until 2009 when TEAM closed the field. The church he was
associated with in Venezuela asked him to stay on to develop
leadership training. He helped design a Ministerial Training
Center, with the first graduates finishing this year. Danny also
mentors, leads seminars, teaches and preaches. He is also
working on his Doctorate of Religious Studies in Apologetics
and Theology.
Robbie (’03) and Irene Pruitt are excited that God is leading
them to continue their work at a school in Haiti. Robbie teaches
high school Bible, helps with chapel, coordinates continuing
education for teachers, and serves as the school’s social media
director. Irene stays at home with their child, Grace, while also
providing some counseling and mentorship.
Ralph Anzenberger (’03,’11) recently published “(re)
Discovering the Ministry of the Evangelist.” It is a tool designed
for pastors, theologians and church leaders as well as for
anyone developing a training program for evangelists. The
book also provides a comprehensive understanding of the role
and responsibility of the evangelist in contemporary culture.
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