A Job Well Done - William Jessup University

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Spring 2010
BROADCASTER
A Job Well Done
Dr. Bryce Jessup
retires after 25 years
as President of WJU
Commencement 2010
Homecoming Highlights
Men’s Basketball: Coaching and
Season Success
Contents
BROADCASTER
4 Bryce Jessup
Retires
14 Elizabeth Robinson
a publication of
w w w.jessup.edu
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Rocklin campus
333 Sunset Boulevard
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 577-2200
san Jose campus
School of Professional Studies
1190 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 210
San Jose, CA 95129
(800) 205-6100
univeRsity administRation
Bryce Jessup, President
paul Blezien, Vice President for
Student Development
david nystrom, Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Students Spend Spring Break in Class
16 Mission Highlights
17 Events & Activities
19 Joe Womack
20 Commencement 2010
24 Alumni News
B R O A D C A S T E R
w w w . j e s s u p . e d u
Joe Womack, Vice President for
Advancement
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Gene de young, Vice President for
Finance and Administration
communications media
editor: Joe Womack
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managing editor: Christy Jewell
editorial committee: Bryce Jessup,
Joe Womack, David Nystrom, Christy
Jewell, Kathleen Tucker
contributors: Bryce Jessup,
Sheila Haut, Joe Womack,
Kathleen Tucker, Christy Jewell,
David Nystom, Jim Jessup,
Daniel Gluck, Merilyn Copland,
Rhonda Capron, Jeff Bussell, Rob Ryan,
Faith Pasqualini, Brooke Heasty,
Danni Garber, Al Hammond
cover photo: Courtesy of Image
Outfitters Photography
Cheryl Harvey B.S. 2007
A People Without Country or
Written Language
30 Aaron Muhic
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Athletics
33 With Thanks
34 Faculty Footnotes
President’s Corner
A
s I write my last
Broadcaster article
as President of
William Jessup University,
my heart is filled with joy,
gratitude, celebration and
anticipation. God led our
WJU family through some
tough wilderness places over
the past 25 years. However,
just when it seemed that the
journey might end in the
wilderness, He faithfully led
us into the fruitfulness of
the promised land! What a
thrill to be privileged to retire
from the presidency with a
spectacular new campus and record student enrollment. In
addition, due to more than double new student applications
over last year at this time, fall enrollment is projected to be
well beyond 700 students.
We are much like a start up, with just six years in a new
community on 128 acres of land. When you link that with
the campus community which has high energy and positive
morale, it gives us a certain hope for a marvelous future. Our
promised land has enormous potential for growth, perhaps
the greatest of any Christian college today in California and
maybe the United States. I sincerely believe that some day
it will be a premier Christian university of more than 5,000
students.
I had no idea what God might be up to when I started as
Dean of Students, professor, athletic director and coach at
SJBC in 1970, and then to my current role in 1984, but He
worked through a great team of people to “accomplish far
beyond all that we could ask or think.” It seemed at age 65
it was time to pass the baton, but God would not let me do
that. Now, 10 years later, I think I partially understand, as
these have been the most fruitful and rewarding years of my
ministry journey. To Him be the glory!
As this season of my life comes to a close, I am deeply
grateful to God for His directing our footsteps, providing
both people and financial resources to bring us to where we
are today. It has been a team effort both on and off campus
and I am honored and blessed to have had a part in watching
God up close doing some phenomenal things.
Thank you for your prayers and support through the years,
for your wonderful partnership in so many ways, and for the
many expressions of appreciation which have come our way.
I am humbled and far more deeply rewarded than I deserve.
I look forward to continuing at WJU, playing some small role,
and rejoicing with you at every new victory God brings our
way. The future is gloriously bright.
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I close with my favorite theme verse for our ministry
together over the past 25 years: “I thank my God every time
I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray
with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from
the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who
began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until
the day of Christ Jesus.”
Philip. 1:3-6
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Dad started San Jose Bible College over 70 years ago because
he believed the best way to change the world was to start
a Christ centered, biblically based college to the glory of
God. As he started the college with just 14 students when
I was but four years old, no one, including Dad and Mom,
could have envisioned what is happening today in Rocklin at
William Jessup University. And, folks, we are just beginning.
My special thanks to Jo, my beautiful and supportive wife
of 54 years, who has been the love of my life, and without
whom I could not have done what I do. Thanks to the Board
of Trustees, Dream Team, administration, faculty, staff,
churches and the thousands of individuals who have spoken
into my life and the life of WJU, who have become our
partners, and brought us by God’s power to this wonderful
point in history.
My joy has been to watch hundreds of eager young people
come to the University out of a sense of God’s call upon their
lives. Our team has had the privilege of helping them define
their call, transfer a vision of usefulness, equip them for
ministry, send them forth to be passionate world changers,
and then stand back and watch them change the landscape
of eternity. As transformation occurred, they responded to
redeem world cultures by the power of Christ in the church
and in communities globally. I don’t know of anything that
could be more joyful than realizing that over 3,000 graduates
have gone forth to serve in more than 50 countries around
the world. As Paul said, “they are our joy and our crown.”
Following retirement, I will be off campus for a number
of months, taking a Caribbean cruise with all 19 of our
immediate family members in June. Then in July, I will be
going on a 25 mile backpack trip at 10,000 feet with 15 guys
(there are a number of trout with an attitude that need to be
subdued). Later, I will be returning to continue to minister in
whatever ways will be useful to support the new President
in continuing to expand and deepen WJU. Hopefully, I will
be writing a book on the history of WJU (A City Set On a Hill),
doing some teaching and preaching, and continuing to
develop partners to move the school forward.
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After 25 years as William Jessup
University’s president,Dr. Bryce
Jessup retired in May, during
the same year that the university
celebrated its 70th anniversary.
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riginating from a small building in San Jose, California, the university now sits on a sprawling 128 acre campus in
Rocklin. Jessup made his vision a reality and successfully positioned the institution to be on a platform destined
for growth and continued expansion. William Jessup University is the Greater Sacramento area’s only private
residential university, making it the central valley’s only evangelical Christian liberal arts university from Fresno to Redding.
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Bryce met Shirley Jo Hulbert in
1954 while attending SJBC.
In 1958, Bryce Jessup graduated
from San Jose Bible College.
In 1957, Bryce and Jo were crowned
king and queen during the Hearts
for Christ Banquet at SJBC.
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The William Jessup University that Bryce Jessup will hand
to his successor is vastly different than the one he took
leadership of in 1984. With 3,000 graduates serving in 50
countries around the world, the university now offers 12
majors and 24 concentrations. It provides residential facilities
to nearly 400 students and includes a School of Professional
Studies (SPS) program. 70 percent of the student body served
in local churches during this past year. In addition, WJU
maintains a vibrant collegiate athletic program of which its
basketball team claimed the Cal Pac title for 2010.
WJU has emerged as the meeting place for pastors, hosting over
400 area pastors and hundreds of churches for various events
throughout the year. It is a venue that draws national radio
talk show hosts, large scale Christian outreach ministries and
concerts, and has even hosted former First Lady, Laura Bush.
Jessup is a well respected name throughout the region aligning
itself with new talent, meaningful relationships and opportunity.
Over the past 14 years of his presidency, Jessup has raised
over 30 million in capital funds. “Bryce risked the survival of
the institution that his father founded for a dream of greater
usefulness in the kingdom,” said Joe Womack, the University’s
Vice President of Advancement. “You don’t often see a leader
progressively get better over 25 years, but that is exactly what
Bryce Jessup has done.”
Building a university has been a slow and steady process and
one that Jessup has been involved in from a very young age.
Jessup had no idea that the house he moved into as a young
child in San Jose would be shared with 14 students who used
his home as a school when his father, William Jessup, began
classes in the fall of 1939. It was his conviction that the best
way to change the world is to start a Christian college.
The school was called San Jose Bible College (SJBC) but
young Jessup was more engaged in age appropriate
behaviors typical of a four year old, spending time riding his
Bryce and Jo at the Merced River near Yosemite.
Bryce and Jo married on September 2, 1965.
“My dad taught me at an early age that character determines
the depth and effectiveness of your life,” Jessup said. “Talent
It was at SJBC that Bryce met Shirley-Jo Hulburt and later
married. This summer, the couple will celebrate their 55th
wedding anniversary and take a Caribbean cruise with their
19 member family.
While enrolled at SJBC, the Jessup’s were later blessed by
the arrival of their first daughter, Jerri. Upon the couple’s
graduation, they accepted a call to youth ministry at the
Milwaukie Church of Christ, in Milwaukie, Oregon. While
ministering there, their second daughter, Janice was born.
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Later, he came to understand how important that small
act would be in obedience to the Lord. Gordon Thompson
was the man who received the bike and later served as a
missionary in South America for more than 40 years.
As a talented baseball player, he played for a semi-pro
team right out of high school, while he pursued the path of
ministry and attended SJBC in 1953.
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Jessup agreed to give up his bicycle which was a huge
turning point in his young life toward service in the kingdom
of God. “It was one of the first times I realized that sacrifices
need to be made in order to get the work of the Lord done,”
Jessup explained.
and ability matter, but character matters more. A heart
devoted to the Lord and a spirit shaped in His image is the
hope of the world.”
bike, playing and fishing in Coyote Creek. One day, his father
asked him if he would give his bicycle to a student who was
struggling financially. With the bicycle, the student would be
able to get a paper route and continue his studies to make it
through school.
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Jessup Hall dedication, 1961.
The Jessups with children from top,
Jerri, Jan and Jim.
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After two years of ministry in Milwaukie, Jessup chose to
further his education, and the family moved their household
to Southern California where he enrolled at Pepperdine
University to obtain his M.A. in Pastoral Care.
En route to Southern California, they experienced a life
changing accident. Jessup has told the story many times
about driving at night so his wife and two young girls could
sleep. Somewhere just south of Klamath Falls, Oregon, he
joined them in slumber while still in motion at over 50 miles
an hour. The car, pulling a trailer with all their possessions
went into an irrigation canal and sunk quickly.
Fortunately everyone survived, despite having to resuscitate
Jan, who was last to be brought out of the water. As a result,
Jessup understood more clearly the grace of God and His care
in our lives. His story would be a reminder for him and his
family of God’s provision throughout the years that followed.
Upon graduation from Pepperdine, Jessup accepted a call
to pastor Central Christian Church in Lancaster, California.
He was successful in growing that church and leading it in a
building campaign affecting the lives of hundreds of families
in the Antelope Valley. It was during that time while living in
Lancaster that their last child, Jim was born.
After eight years of ministry in Lancaster, Jessup accepted a
call to work at his alma mater, SJBC, under the leadership of
President Woodrow Phillips in 1970. As the Dean of Students,
Athletic Director, and coach, he also managed to teach classes
on ministry and Bible. After three years at SJBC, Central
Christian Church in San Jose, the same church that his father
William had started when he started the Bible College, was in
need of a pastor.
At that time, he served at Central Christian Church as their
lead pastor while continuing to serve at SJBC. Soon the
demands of ministry at Central Christian called him to serve
Ground breaking ceremony for Tiffin Hall, 1972.
full time but he would still teach a class or two each semester
at SJBC while pastoring CCC for over 12 years.
One of those strategies was to create the Multi-Cultural
Bible Institute under the direction of his son-in-law, Frank
S. The program at one point offered degree programs
taught in several languages including Korean,
Mein, Thai, Chinese, Spanish, Cambodian, and Farsi. SJBC had
significant programs in San Francisco, Fresno, and Stockton.
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Jessup decided it did indeed “concern him” and responded,
“Since no one else wanted a small Bible college that was headed
for bankruptcy, I decided that the job was meant for me!”
“What most people don’t realize is that Bryce has been
innovative and courageous in his strategies from day one,”
explained Womack. “He had creative ideas and was willing to
take chances.”
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In the spring of 1984, Jessup received a letter asking if he
would like to be considered for the Presidency of SJBC.
He recalls it was a photocopied letter – the term was
“mimeographed” in those days. The letter was not even
personally addressed with his name; rather, it was addressed,
“To Whom it May Concern.”
Jessup led the church in a building program, increasing
membership to over 600 while there. His wife Jo was always
supportive and served alongside him in various capacities.
With a love for music, she served by leading youth and adult
choirs at the church for many years.
A few days before the start of that first term in 1984, and with
an operating budget of $450K, he and a couple of professors
found themselves mowing the campus lawn in San Jose
preparing for the arrival of the students. God provided and
the students came, increasing numbers gradually over the
years from 83 students to over 300 flourishing on that small,
eight acre campus.
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Left: Bryce in his San Jose office; right:
Following family tradition, Bryce hiked
Half Dome at Yosemite and stood on his
head for his 70th birthday; below left:
Bryce celebrates men’s basketball league
championship with Coach Glen Miller;
below right: Bryce pictured with league
champion men’s basketball in 1994.
Caption
Members of the Men’s Basketball team
served alongside Christian Team Ministries
doing basketball camps, competitions,
prison ministry and church ministry.Nam
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This significant outreach led the institution from the mid 80’s
and into the 90’s to have around 60 percent of its population
non-European American.
By 1989, the idea continued to germinate. With the decision
to broaden the curriculum, thus came the name change from
SJBC to San Jose Christian College (SJCC.)
Later, Jessup began to broaden the institution’s singular
curriculum focus by thinking beyond the typical Bible college
and expanded academic offerings. His first move was to
implement a Counseling Psychology program led by Dr. Bev
Wiens, the University’s current Psychology chair.
Jessup saw the increasing need for transferability of units and
recognition within higher education as a whole as motivation
to be a part of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC). He initiated the work to begin the accreditation
process in the early 90’s. Despite the obstacles he faced, and
unsuccessful attempts to become accredited, he pressed on. By
the mid 90’s an expanded music program was offered and the
commitment to achieve accreditation accelerated.
“It was exciting to be involved in pioneering this new
direction and at the same time stay true to the mission of
the institution,” explained Wiens. “We initially developed
a Counseling Certificate program that students could take
alongside their ministry major. This provided additional
preparation for those whose ministry involved ‘people
helping’. The students themselves found this a valuable
complement to the rest of their education and encouraged us
to develop the major in Counseling Psychology.”
It was Jessup’s desire that the campus focus and reflect
on the mission of the college. “Bryce felt the vision of
the college could be cast on a broader canvas,” Womack
noted. “His goal was to not only educate the pulpit but
the pew as well.”
Bryce spends many vacations hiking and fishing.
Meanwhile, he continued exploring real estate opportunities
for the expanding college. More than a dozen sites were
considered but ultimately he found himself heading south
to Morgan Hill where he attempted to obtain a vacated
property that at one time was a hospital. After multiple
efforts to secure the site as a future campus home, he
was ultimately denied the usage permit required to
accommodate an educational institution.
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By 1997, the push to expand the whole college experience
was in full throttle. SJCC had received conditional candidate
status from WASC, campus enrollment had tripled and the
expansion of student programs began. Student athletics
and student affairs programs were well underway which led
Demonstrating that he doesn’t only possess pastoral
leadership but business strategy, in the late 90’s Jessup
increased his focus on fundraising for the institution and
created a “Dream Team”. The team brought influential
Christian business leaders and friends in the San Jose area to
have a vested interest in the college and dream about what
the college could evolve to in the future.
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Jessup entered into a new market, meeting the needs of his
population of students and started the Degree Completion
Program (now known as the School of Professional Studies or
SPS.) The program catered to working professionals looking to
further their education by attending college one night a week.
It debuted offering a Management & Ethics and Christian
Leadership program and currently continues to provide
multiple offerings at its San Jose and Rocklin locations.
to serious consideration of moving the small campus to a
larger location.
This shift included and accommodated the whole student
experience, creating additional residential, athletic and other
student related programs. From 1970-90, the average age of
the students at SJCC was 30.
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Right: Bryce and Jo on
Caribbean cruise, 2005;
below: Bryce visited
Cambodia in the summer
of 2009 with pastor Rick
Stedman.
Top: Bryce and Jo announce his retirement in
May 2009; below: Jessups pictured with Ray
(Faith & Service Award recipient) and Carol
Johnston the 4th Annual University Fund Dinner.
Caption
Members of the Men’s Basketball team
served alongside Christian Team Ministries
doing basketball camps, competitions,
prison ministry and church ministry.Nam
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“I’ll never forget it,” said Womack. “The instant we were
denied, Bryce didn’t miss a beat; he put his hand on my
shoulder and said, ‘Go get us another one.’”
It was that perseverance that has led him to where he is
today. Womack explained, “When you truly don’t care who
gets the credit, you’ll do whatever it takes to get the job
done. If it weren’t for Bryce, SJCC could have been a national
Christian college flagship lost.”
It was the week of February 22, 2002 that Jessup received
word he wouldn’t be moving to Morgan Hill. Coincidentally,
that same week, he also received word that SJCC had received
regional WASC accreditation.
Just one month later, the real estate search had led to a
parcel in Placer County. Although it was determined that
it wasn’t a good fit; the search continued on to El Dorado
Hills to view yet another property. When that didn’t pan out,
the team headed over to Adventure Christian Church for a
visit, but took a wrong turn and ended up driving right past
the vacated Herman Miller Furniture factory, leading to the
inquiry that initiated the sale of the site where the campus
resides today.
After a year of construction and renovations totaling $27
million, almost the entire SJCC campus community of
100 people moved to Rocklin to become William Jessup
University. Today, more than 600 students are studying in
fields that will take them not only into church vocational
ministry, but also into marketplace ministries such as
teaching in the public school system, working in business,
government service and many other fields where the light
of Christ can shine and impact society through Christian
leadership. The fall of 2010 anticipates enrollment numbers
to be between 700-800 students.
Above left: Bryce speaks at Commencement; above; Ground breaking
for student apartments, 2008; right: Jessups pictured with former First
Lady Laura Bush; below: Bryce celebrates with friends and family the
opening of the Rocklin campus in October 2004.
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One can’t help but recognize God’s providence woven
thoughout the life of Bryce Jessup. He emits a sense of
humility; he is a leader, an educational innovator and risk
taker. He partners well, and perseveres all while having the
wisdom to recognize a good idea when he sees one. He is
a man who has a deep and legitimate faith that he actively
lives out each day and because of his accomplishments and
devoted Christian life; his impact will continue to be felt
around the globe.
S p r i n g
After his retirement, Jessup will take about four or five
months off before he returns to the university in some
capacity; most likely in advancement and fund raising
efforts. He also plans to teach in the SPS program and
write a book about the history of the university. He is the
current Chairman of the Board for Agape International
Ministries and also serves on the Advisory Board of
Shoulder to Shoulder Ministries, and the Pacific Justice
Institute. He is also active on the Board of Church
Development Fund, Provision Ministries and serves as an
Elder at Adventure Christian Church. In addition, he will
continue to preach in surrounding area churches with the
new title of President Emeritus.
He also plans to enjoy God’s creation and his love of the
outdoors through fishing and hiking. If time allows, he may
play on a seniors softball team and he might just hone his
already impressive ping pong skills by joining a group that
plays regularly in Auburn.
“No one has created a new Christian institution that has
emerged to significance in years,” Womack reflected. “Bryce
has that pioneer spirit and it is because of his leadership that
WJU is the first private college in this region.”
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Elizabeth Robinson
The entire WJU community celebrated the
college’s 70th Anniversary in October 2009.
A few years ago Bryce spoke at Ceres Christian Church
where his father, Bill Jessup, had preached before starting
San Jose Bible College in 1939. A partner church since the
college was founded, Ceres Christian is a place that Bryce
loves to visit and preach.
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So it was no surprise when Elizabeth Robinson, then just
five years old, went to greet him personally and declare
that she would someday be attending William Jessup
University. Ever since then, she has called Bryce “her
president” and has attended two of WJU’s Preview Days.
Bryce has been back to Ceres Christian Church twice,
and each time is blessed with an update on Elizabeth.
Her parents, Timothy and Patti, send along her precious
statements about the college and Bryce.
In a recent note, Patti told Bryce that Elizabeth, on her way
to bed, kissed her forefinger and touched the picture of
her and Bryce and said, “God bless you.”
On her first day of school last August, she carefully laid out
her outfit the night before, choosing her WJU shirt and a
skirt. When her mom asked if she wanted to wear a new
shirt instead, Elizabeth replied, “No, Mommy, I want to wear
this – this is my future!” During her open house this May,
her “Me Box” included a photo of her with Bryce and a
Broadcaster magazine.
Because Elizabeth shared her dream to attend WJU, a dear
lady from their church, who is not wealthy, offered to start
a college fund for Elizabeth and contributed $500. We
look forward to sending updates as Elizabeth’s enrollment
approaches!
Students Spend Spring Break in Class
Over Spring Break, three WJU professors took
fifteen students on a whirlwind tour of Italy visiting
Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, Rome and Pompeii.
They had the chance to select two of the three
classes offered: The Book of Romans (taught by Dr.
Merilyn Copland), Renaissance History (taught by
Dr. Rex Gurney), and The European Union and Italy
(taught by Rhonda Capron).
The students taking Romans participated in a
nightly role play as they simulated the early house
churches in Rome. Each student selected the
role they would play before the trip so they could
relate what they were seeing from the eyes of the
early Christians whether they were Roman citizens,
free men or slaves. The business students, after
studying the European Union, compared business
practices in Italy and the United States in areas
such as marketing, cost of living and customer
service. The Renaissance History students had the
ability to see the architecture and art of that era
right before their eyes.
Several study abroad trips are planned for the
future including Peru and the Mediterranean.
Giving our students a global perspective is a key
focus using both mission opportunities and study
programs, providing a perspective they will
never forget.
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Mission Highlights
Mission Banquet 2010
Our February 27th Mission Banquet was the best yet! Over 130
people attended and helped us achieve another significant step
in our mission efforts. The event raised over $5,000 in additional
funds towards our Global Mission Endowment, which now
exceeds $32,000. Other highlights included an aviation theme, a
drawing for numerous prizes and the presentation of an award
to President Bryce Jessup for his leadership in global missions.
If you would like to help us reach future endowment goals,
please contact Director of Campus Ministries, Daniel Gluck at
916.577.2324 or [email protected].
President Bryce Jessup (right) receives his Global Missions Award
from WJU’s Mission Committee. Also pictured are (left to right)
Daniel Gluck, Sosamma Samuel-Burnett and Glen Gibson.
Spring Break Destination: Portland
Spring break brought the addition of a domestic team to this year’s
mission trip schedule. Led by Resident Directors Jennifer Ribb and Sarah
Kern, 12 students and staff traveled to Portland, Oregon, where they
served in partnership with the Salvation Army. Major Barbara Sloan, a
SJCC alum, graciously hosted the group, along with other Salvation Army
staff. Students impacted and served ministries within the city and were
made aware of the many needs in Portland’s diverse landscape. We hope
this trip will become an annual opportunity.
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Summer Missions
Destinations: Brazil
& Cambodia!
William Jessup University currently
offers about five international mission
opportunities a year to various destinations
around the world. Additionally, many
of our students are connected with
international internships and non-WJU
trips. Two teams flew to diverse continents
this May. Eleven students and staff traveled
to Cambodia from May 19 to June 8. For
the 2nd year, we partnered with Agape
International Mission (AIM) to assist
in efforts to stop human trafficking in
Southeast Asia. Eight more students and
staff pioneered a new trip to Sao Paulo,
Brazil from May 27 to June 8t.h. The team
served alongside Restoration Ministries, a
group working within Sao Paulo’s favelas
(ghettos) to empower youth through
sports and education programs. We ask
for your prayers for our ongoing efforts
around the world. Please pray for our
leaders, team safety and effective ministry
through our students and staff. Many
thanks to those who have supported our
teams.
Events & Activities
WJU Friends and Neighbors, Inspired
Inspiring the next Generation…
WJU Friends and Neighbors, Inspired hosted their spring conference
on March 12. The sold out conference was attended by more than 320
people who heard testimony by Nancy Spears, a School of Professional
Studies student, on the value of receiving a Christian education at
William Jessup University and a presentation of the University Choir
and Orchestra under the direction of Tom Ruscica.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Merilyn Copland, gave an insightful
presentation entitled, “Jerusalem, Three Faiths and a City” leading to
new understanding of the city of Jerusalem.
In honor of Bryce and Jo Jessup for their dedication to the University
and efforts to engage the senior community, the scholarship that the
committee awards annually was renamed, “The Bryce and Jo Jessup,
Friends & Neighbors Inspired Scholarship.”
These conferences were designed to provide lifelong learning
opportunities for the active adult citizens in the Sacramento region
and to raise money to support adult students in the School of
Professional Studies. Two scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each,
have been awarded to date.
Look for details of the fall conference, scheduled for September 23,
2010 at www.jessup.edu.
Bussell Shares His Passion in Mexico
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“Athletics is such a great resource to spread the great news of Jesus
to the world,” said Bussell. “I was humbled by the hearts of the athletes, coaches and families. We planted the seed and I hope to have
the opportunity to return to Tuxtla Gutierrez in the future to continue
to water the seed and watch them grow not only athletically, but
most of all, spiritually.”
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The international camp had over 110 players from throughout Chiapas. Although the camp was not endorsed by any Christian organization, Bussell was granted the opportunity to share his testimony and
the salvation of God with all the athletes, coaches and staff at the camp.
An amazing morning of prayer that covered
all areas of our community; government,
public safety, military, media, business community, schools, churches, families and youth
and the less advantaged was held with a
sold-out crowd of 750 community leaders.
Prayer leaders included Dr. Bryce Jessup,
President of William Jessup University; Placer
County Supervisor Jim Holmes; Rocklin Fire
Chief Bill Mikesell; Lt. Col. Mark Williamson;
David Pierce; Chief Programming office,
K-LOVE 107.3 FM; Mike Lee, Project Manager,
Twelve Bridges Planned Communities; Greg
Benzel, Head Football Coach, Rocklin High
School; Rick Stedman, Senior Pastor, Adventure Christian Church; Justin Pritchard, Pastor
to Young Adults, Bridgeway Christian Church
and Bill Lowry, National Leadership Services,
Shoulder to Shoulder. The keynote speaker,
Nancy Alcorn, Founder and President of
Mercy Ministries gave an inspiring testimony
of God’s love and redemption in her life
and the work she leads on behalf of hurting young women. Nancy called on God to
pour out His blessings on our nation and for
people to turn their hearts back to Him.
William Jessup University’s Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach,
Jeff Bussell, visited Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico to assist an international
basketball camp and share his love for the game of basketball and
Christ April 6-10. Bussell worked with Germán González, holder of
the Association basketball of the State of Chiapas (ABECH), to develop highly competitive players to represent the state of Chiapas at
the state and national levels.
South Placer County
National Day of
Prayer Breakfast
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Events & Activities
Semprius Joins IST and
Jessup to Test New Solar
Panel Technology
Inspired Solar Technologies,
Inc. (IST) and William
Jessup University began
collaborating in December
2009 to conduct testing of
new advanced robotic solar
trackers (the “ArrayBot™”) for
commercial and utility scale
solar energy applications.
The collaboration has now
expanded to include testing
of concentrated photovoltaic
(CPV) solar module technology developed and provided by
Semprius, Inc.
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WJU Hosts Spring Lecture Series
William Jessup University began a lecture series
focusing on the future of business trends. Held on
February 18, the first discussion in this free series
examined the “Future of the Financial Markets” and
featured Scott Hanson, a senior partner and founding
principal of Hanson McClain Advisors Inc. He is a
nationally known financial expert identified by
Investment Advisor magazine as one of the 25 most
influential people in the financial services industry
nationwide.
Hanson discussed the systemic issues in our financial
system that contributed to the economic crisis,
addressed the current market and government
response to that crisis and summarized some of the
potential implications those might have for the future.
“One of the goals of this speaker series is to engage
with the local and regional business community,”
said Rhonda Capron, Jessup’s Assistant Professor of
Business Administration.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Semprius develops low
cost, high performance CPV modules to make solar power
generation economically viable in sunny, dry climates.
Developed for large-scale solar power generation, the company
has teamed with IST in testing their CPV modules.
“This will not only benefit our students but will
provide a forum to benefit business professionals in
our region. In a time of great economic uncertainty,
more information and tools to help businesses
and individuals succeed can only help improve our
community at large.”
The Semprius CPV module technology was installed in May on
IST’s ArrayBot™ located on the east end of WJU’s campus. The
ArrayBotÔ orients solar panels mounted on it to face the sun
directly throughout the day.
The second lecture in the series, entitled “The Future
of Renewable Energy,” was held April 8 and featured
a panel of speakers. To address to the various
sectors of renewable energy, the panel included Eric
McAfee of AE Biofuels representing entrepreneurship
and venture capital for renewable energy; Reid
Rutherford of Inspired Solar Technologies Inc. (see
sidebar), representing solar innovation, generation
and delivery; Rich Wade of Sierra Pacific Industries
representing forestry and stewardship; Jason
Buckingham of Golden Sierra Job Training Agency
representing federal grants to support green jobs;
and Bud Beebe of SMUD representing environmental
policy and regulatory affairs.
The collaboration between WJU, IST, and Semprius is a
progressive affiliation intended to promote the continued
advancement of CPV and solar technology in order to address
the need for affordable sources of renewable energy.
For more information about IST, please visit
www.inspiredtech-usa.com.
For more information about Semprius, please visit
www.semprius.com.
More events are planned for the fall 2010 semester.
For more information about these and other campus
events, visit www.jessup.edu.
Joe Womack Named President of Northwest Christian University
It was February 1997 when Joe Womack was hired as San Jose
Christian College’s Dean of Students. Joe and his wife, Kristy,
had a 21-month-old son, James, and Joe was working on
completing his M.Ed. in College Student Affairs at Azusa
Pacific University.
In December 2009, Joe was named to become
the next President of Northwest Christian
University in Eugene, OR, and completed his
tenure as William Jessup University’s Vice
President for Advancement in May. He and
Kristy now have four boys, ranging in age
from four to fourteen, and Joe received his
Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership in 2009
from APU.
The decision to accept the presidency at
NCU did not come easily for Joe, whose
service to WJU over the past 13 years has
helped lead the University to where it
is today. His understanding of the value
of Christian higher education, his roots in the
Restoration Movement, coupled with his expertise in
development work and higher education institutions in
transition, have made him a leader at WJU and beyond.
Joe’s father, Dr. Jim Womack, served as NCC’s president from
1986-2004. Joe met his wife, Kristy there where her father, Dr.
Song Nai Ree was VP of Academics. Jim Womack left a legacy
of influential leadership at NCC, and when Joe obtained
his doctorate, the university pursued him intentionally to
appoint him to this post.
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Thanks, Joe, for helping bring WJU to where it is today! We
look forward to our partnership on the West Coast to help
provide Christ centered higher education.
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Eugene Sanderson founded NCU (then Eugene Divinity
School) in 1895, and William Jessup graduated from there
in 1929. It was from the effort to establish another Christian
college in Northern California that inclined Sanderson to
transform property in San Jose into a Bible college. He called
Bill Jessup to be the first President in 1939.
It is with mixed feelings that we send Joe Womack to
Eugene, OR, to be the new President of Northwest Christian
University in June. On the one hand, we are thrilled for NCU
and for their future because they are getting an outstanding
new leader. On the other hand, we will miss him for he has
contributed so much to our lives and the growth of WJU. We
accept that this is God’s call upon his life and thus we release
him and stand with him and his family to celebrate God’s
new assignment, fully believing that God has great things
planned for NCU under Joe’s leadership.
Womack, who began his college career at what was
then Northwest Christian College, will take the helm as
President in June 2010. His family connection, as well as the
connection of WJU to NCU, is rich in history.
When Jim encouraged Joe to visit San Jose Christian College,
Joe knew God was leading him to serve there. Bryce said
of him recently:“Joe brought to the college high energy, a
passion for Christ and the church, an informed commitment to
Christian higher education, relational skills, a big vision for the
future coupled with strong communication skills to present it.”
Joe’s father, Jim, and Bryce Jessup had been colleagues for
many years as presidents of West Coast Christian colleges.
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William Jessup University
Class of 2010
Baccalaureate Degrees
April D. Brown
Tanya Denise Fitzgerald
Justin Ryan Harper-Kent
Bachelor of Science, Bible and
Theology, Counseling Psychology,
Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science,
Counseling Psychology,
With Distinction
Bachelor of Arts, Bible and Theology,
Youth Ministry
Shari Ann Brown
Josephine Thomas Flowers
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Summa Cum Laude
Amber Marie Heathman *
With Distinction
Dennis Joseph Angelo Jr.
Kelsey Elizabeth Buchanan
Chad Freeman
Roger Mark Heu
Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, History
Bachelor of Arts, Music
Bryan Jon Christensen
Morgan Freitas
Kyle Jordan Hood *
Trenton Phelps Arrington
Youth Ministry
Bachelor of Science, Management,
Cum Laude
Lisa Marie Clark *
Manar Awabdeh
With Distinction
Keris Dawn Hordyk
Counseling Psychology
Theology, Counseling Psychology
Kelly Anne Clubb
Bethany Ann Gaucher
Jacob Lionel Howard
With Distinction
With Distinction
April Marie Hunt
Kenneth Renard Cole
Nathan Paul Gelsinger
Bachelor of Science, Management
and Ethics
Bachelor of Arts, Music,
Cum Laude
Nicholas R. Colonna Jr. *
Kevin Thomas Goldstein *
Jayne McClung Bauer
Management and Ethics,
With Distinction
Matthew James Coyne
Kaela Nicole Gottlieb
Intercultural Studies,
Magna Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Gabrielle Jackson
Bachelor of Science, Christian
Leadership,
With Distinction
Joshua Jack Croft
Andrew M. Green
Daniel R. Jewell
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
James J. Curcio
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology,
Cum Laude
Marilyn Joyce Bell
Pastoral Ministry,
Summa Cum Laude
Curtis James Griffin
Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science, Business
Administration,
Summa Cum Laude
Scott Salvatore Guagliardo
Jason Aaron Johnson
Karen Elizebeth Anderson
Business Administration,
Summa Cum Laude
Leah Marie Anderson *
Jeffery Ball
Pastoral Ministry
Noel Anthony Bati
Administration
Christine Louise Beitsch
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With Distinction
Management and Ethics
Dixie Blackwell *
Cory A. Blakley
Ryan E. DesJardin
Nelvia Marie Davis *
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry
Laura Michelle Bonne
Jenny Christina Durkin
Administration
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies,
Summa Cum Laude
Colette Ashley Booterbaugh
Marla Edwards
Theology, Counseling Psychology
Tera L. Brooks
Bachelor of Science, Management,
With Distinction
Kerri Jordan Fulton
Haley Ann Hayden
Business Administration
Theology, Christian Leadership,
Summa Cum Laude
Michele C. Ihrig
Bachelor of Science, Counseling
Psychology,
Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy,
Summa Cum Laude
Samantha Renee Jewell
English
Emily Grace Gutierrez
Joni Ellen Johnson
Melissa Marie Hammond
Liberal Arts
Summa Cum Laude
Vincent L. Johnson *
and Ethics
With Distinction
Sandy J. Hanania
Magna Cum Laude
Raphael Wilhelm Kalkis *
Jennifer Anne Feldmeyer
Theodore H. Hansen
Michael Andrew Kares
Theology, Christian Leadership
and Ethics
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy
Pastoral Ministry,
Magna Cum Laude
Celebrates Commencement
Brittany Maria Kazakevich *
Mareisa A. Moore
Elizabeth Lynn Riggs
Diana Lee Vandra
Cum Laude
Christopher Justin Kazakevich
Darem Charles Morency
Bible Certificate
With Distinction
Leadership
Magna Cum Laude
Lacey Denise Kennedy
Magna Cum Laude
Jozsef E. Nagy
Allison Elise LaFleur
Lance Evan Neeley
Theology, Management and Ethics
Christina Marie LaRoche
Youth Ministry
Karen Emily Larson
Management and Ethics,
Summa Cum Laude
Joyann Nicole Lee
Bachelor of Arts, English
Jacqueline Spring Nelson
Paul Brent Lineback
Alyssa Marie Love
Liberal Arts
Jennifer Marple
Tyler William Kenneth McKean *
Administration
Andre Allen Paige *
Cum Laude
Marcus Roman Mitchell *
and Ethics,
With Distinction
Youth Ministry
Nancy A. Spears
Summa Cum Laude
Mary Margaret StanberryRochin
With Distinction
Samuel Phillips *
Cheryl Diane Swift
Summa Cum Laude
Monique Marie Prince-Speights
Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Rex Radford
With Distinction
Susan Rae Taylor
Summa Cum Laude
Danielle Faith Tharp
Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Will Wheelehan
Cum Laude
Melissa Anne White
Summa Cum Laude
Chrislin P. Wilder
Theology, Business Administration,
Summa Cum Laude
Wendy Virginia Willhoit
Magna Cum Laude
Jesse Wayne Williams
Pastoral Ministry,
Magna Cum Laude
Eric Tyree Winton
Psychology
Peter Ray Wong
Psychology,
With Distinction
Laura Wrede
With Distinction
Jamie Wright
Youth Ministry,
Magna Cum Laude
Leah M. Thomas
and Ethics
With Distinction
Daniel Paul Reynolds, Jr.
Trent Thomas
Ted C. Wurtz
Sharon Elizabeth Rick *
With Distinction
Psychology,
With Distinction
and Ethics,
Summa Cum Laude
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Tynisha E. Mims
Joseph Edward Songer *
Brian Watts
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Pastoral Ministry,
Summa Cum Laude
Amy Renée Sept
Brittany Yvonne Stornetta
Jerod Michael Pivin
Ronald J. Milton *
Cum Laude
Timothy David Mendolia *
Leadership
Kathleen Steele *
Jesus Mendoza *
Amanda Lee Roelofs *
Samuel M. Pech
Business Administration
With Distinction
Public Policy, Youth Ministry,
Magna Cum Laude
Cori Brittney Pennington
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy
Jennifer Marie Washman *
Christian Education
Jason Patrick Washington *
Victoria Ann McLaughlin
Thomas Lee Olsen
Bachelor of Arts, Bible and Theology
Bachelor of Arts, English,
Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
Andrew J. Wademan
Yolonda Marie Rodriguez
Lori Martha Nethercut
With Distinction
Youth Ministry,
Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
John Richard Rowett
Lacey Neuman
Jacob D. Locke
Cathy Ann Robinson
With Distinction
Cum Laude
Carina Rittener
* Degree in progress
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Alumni News
don Whitney (’51) lives in Citrus Heights with his wife Bobbie.
They have three sons, seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Don serves on the WJU Friends and Neighbors
Inspired committee and enjoys teaching and studying. He also
serves with Love Them Both Ministires Inc.
Glenn Russell (’61) has done much travel since his days at
San Jose Bible College. He currently lives in Turner Retirement
Homes in Oregon.
emilie Waddell smith (mccartney ’71) is married to Gary Smith.
The two live in Tulsa, OK where she works as a clinical supervisor
for a large mental health agency. She has three sons and 10
grandchildren. They are looking forward to retirement, travel
and missions work.
susan Webb (dye ‘72) currently resides in Casper, WY with her
husband. They have three children and three grandchildren.
She is connected to the organization Women in the Word.
cindy Bates (mccabe ‘72) currently lives in the state of
Washington. She has enjoyed travelling to countries such as
Mexico, Cayman Islands, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
larry mock (’74) currently lives in Portland, OR with his
wife. They operate a residential remodeling company. He
also teaches at Portland Community College in the Building
Construction Dept.
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kim van Horn (’89) is married to Raelene. He travelled to New
Zealand with the United States Christian Runner’s Association.
Kim is a consultant for Summit Adventure. He is also involved
in marketing and selling the Immersion Service and Adventure
Semester program to colleges and universities in northern
California.
steve (’91) and Barbara Rea (Hansen ‘91) live in Gilroy, CA with
their three children. They own their own business and teach
part time at the local home school co-op.
George H. canevit (’01) currently lives in Shanghai, China. He is
the founder of an international trading company.
tony Roberts (’04) works with the homeless as a program/case
manager at Mission Solano Rescue Mission. His wife Alyce works
as a supervisor for the Veterans Administration at McClellan
Air Force Base. He recently received his graduate degree in
psychology from the University of Phoenix.
Rufus Zingkhai (’05) currently resides in Mill Valley, CA with his
wife and four children. He obtained his Master of Divinity from
the Golden Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as a church
planter for the North America Mission Board under the California
Southern Baptist Convention.
Jessica kessler (Hakala ‘06) and her husband currently live in
Santa Rosa, CA. They have one child and another on the way.
Rodney (’75) and linda (anderson ’76) peterson are now
working in the International Services home office in Louisville,
KY after serving in Mexico for 28 years.
york Hayes (’07) recently received a Master of Arts Theological
Studies from Faith Evangelical Seminary in Tacoma, WA. He is
also pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree.
don (’76) and delores shelton (Willcut ‘75) currently serve at
Willamina Christian Church in Oregon and the church is thriving.
They have five grandchildren.
sabrina nisan (’08) has a position with AmeriCorps working
with a non-profit college access organization in Austin, TX.
She guides low-income high school students desiring to go to
college through the application process. She is currently in the
process of applying to graduate school to study antiquities.
don (’76) and karen allen currently live in Mesa, AZ. They
both work with a church planting organization that establishes
centers of faith throughout the world. Don is currently
on sabbatical doing research and serves at Mountain View
Christian Church in Phoenix. Karen trains those in the missions
organization.
Russell saito (’78) is the minister at Alliance Christian Church in
Alliance, NE.
nicholas desmond (79)’s son, matthew desmond, recently
has been awarded a 2 year post-doctorate fellowship at Harvard
University. This will be followed by a faculty position in the
Sociology Department. He is the author of two books, On the
Fireline: Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters and Racial
Domination-Racial Progress: A Sociology of Race in America.
Michelle Desmond will receive her M.S.W. from the University of
Washington, and will stay on to earn a second Masters in July,
2011.
paula aigner (cordell ‘80) is a creative arts performer and short
term missionary. Her places of ministry include Belgium, Wales,
Hollywood, Alaska, Hawaii and other areas within the United
States.
malynda thompson (’89) currently resides in Oregon and is
working at a local school and store. She is awaiting the arrival of
her family members’ return home from the mission field in Africa.
Jeremy (’09) & anne Beaumont (’09) currently are serving in
India. They are teaching local pastors in Biblical Interpretation
and Expository Preaching and guest speaking at church services.
The pair offers training to those in the churches and helps
support the youth groups.
In Memoriam
Jim vanderbeek (’59) passed away on October 3, 2009 in
Nampa, ID. Jim met his wife, Joan (smith ’53-‘55) at San Jose
Bible College and spent many years working for the Idaho/
Oregon Farmer Stockman before suffering a stroke in 1995.
While he could no longer work, he volunteered his time
collecting donations for blankets and life packs for the Sudan
and Voice of the Martyrs. Jim is survived by Joan, their four
children, 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
nedra (Barnum ’60-‘62) lopez, of Perryopolis, PA passed away
December 27, 2009. Nedra was known for her bright smile and
joyful disposition. She never met a stranger and was a true
example of the loving spirit of Christ. She is survived by her
husband, Raul, two daughters and five grandchildren.
Ruben Ratzlaff
In 1959 San Jose Bible College offered him
a teaching position. Church youth work
had always been important to him, but he
thought he could influence far more young
people for the Kingdom while teaching in a Bible
college. It was, without question, where he fit.
Ruben loved to teach, and was always looking for new and
better methods. “How students are taught is how they will
teach,” he would say.
Early on, he used an opaque projector to copy comics on the
chalkboard. Once a freshman student asked him about a
comic and he answered, “That’s for upper division students.”
He had a map of the ancient Near East on a huge sheet of
plastic. He would take off his shoes and walk around on it,
discussing the different locations.
More than his methods, his students appreciated his gentle
spirit, his openness toward others and sense of humor. He
taught at the college for over 40 years.
Ruben Ratzlaff, beloved professor of Old Testament and
Christian Doctrine at San Jose Bible College/San Jose
Christian College from 1959-1998, passed from this life on
January 27 at the age of 93. He was living in Turner, Oregon.
Ruben’s first wife, Frances, died in 1991 and in 1992 he
married Doris Arneson, who ran the dining hall at SJCC for
many years. She died in 2005 and in 2006 Ruben married the
former Marian McQuistion, who survives him.
don Byers
Don and Roberta spent many years as missionaries in
Thailand, then returned to teaching and local ministry. In
1985, MCBI was started at San Jose Bible College in order
Don’s influence continues and his family has strong
connections with the University. Don’s grandson, Daylon
Stram (son of Jocelyn (Byers) Stram ‘82) now attends WJU.
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to meet the training needs for leaders of the many new
immigrant ethnic groups in the Bay area of California. Don
moved to Stockton to lead an extension teaching program
for the tribal immigrants such as the Khmu, Hmong and
Cambodians.
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don Byers, former professor at San Jose Bible College’s
Multi-Cultural Bible Institute (MCBI), passed away in
September 2009, surrounded by his wife, Roberta, and
their six children. Don had been suffering from Parkinson’s
disease for several years.
Ruben was born in Kansas, but grew up in New York. His two
week long bicycle ride to enroll in Johnson Bible College,
near Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1936 would become legendary
in later years. He graduated in 1940 and married the former
Frances King of Hampton, Iowa, in 1941. Together they
ministered with churches in West Virginia, North Carolina,
Iowa and Indiana.
In the 1980’s his love for training leaders for the church led
him to begin traveling to Springdale College in Birmingham,
England, one semester each year in order to teach. That
same love led him to Zimbabwe twice and the Philippines
once.
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Alumni Homecoming
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More than 150 alumni and former students
visited campus for the annual Homecoming
event on February 6. Activities included an
alumni chapel service, a decade reception,
dinner, Warrior basketball games and activities
for kids.
A tour of the new student apartments and
campus proved to be an exciting walk
as alumni saw and heard the University’s
expansion plans. The chapel service included
an uplifting time of worship led by the
University’s vocal group, The Way, and Bryce
Jessup shared an inspiring message to “finish
the race strong” as he reflected on his 25 year
journey as president.
This year the library opened a new avenue
for alumni to help expand the University
archives. Alumni were invited to share an oral
history via video of their college experience
and significant college memories. The library
plans to have this opportunity available for
future alumni events. This archive will serve
students for years to come as we build on the
rich history of William Jessup University. Plan
to join us for Homecoming 2011 and look for
information this fall.
Cheryl Harvey B.S. 2007
Counseling Psychology and Bible & Theology
Cheryl believes that God led her to WJU because of its
Christian values and spirit filled professors. Cheryl describes
WJU as an emotionally safe environment that helped her to
learn, heal and face her internal issues. She further states,
“From a professional perspective, I know that WJU’s rigorous
academic curriculum has equipped me to compete in this
competitive job market.”
Cheryl’s advice to anyone who wants to return to school or
pursue a dream is to never give up. Trust in God and become
proactive. “Faith by itself, if not accompanied by action is
dead (James 2:17).” Cheryl shared that, when discouraged,
she was often inspired by poet and writer, Maya Angelou’s
resounding words…Still I Rise.
Cheryl Lynn Harvey, born in North Carolina in 1958, moved
to Newark, NJ with her parents and five siblings where they
lived until Cheryl was 17.
Cheryl served on Santa Clara County’s Ethnic and Cultural
Communities Advisory Committee and is currently working
on a project with the Outreach Director for Congresswoman
Debbie Halvorson in Illinois’ 11th District Office to assist
former inmates to successfully integrate back into society.
Cheryl is currently employed with The Economic
Development Council in the Bloomington/Normal, IL area as
a Regional Healthcare Workforce Associate. In this role, she
promotes healthcare workforce development initiatives.
Cheryl is happily married to Richard H. Harvey, Jr. and has two
children, Jamil (age 29) and Syreeta (age 28). She welcomed
her first grandchild, Gabrielle Monet in May 2010.
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Beginning in September 2010, in addition to the Broadcaster, William Jessup
University will begin an email communication titled Warrior Watch. Be sure to
send your email address to [email protected] if you do not already
receive emails from us!
As a young girl, Cheryl was driven to succeed. She earned
excellent grades and was selected to participate in an inner
city Upward Bound program at Princeton University in
1975. This academic exposure helped to shape her life. She
graduated from high school with high honors and attended
Virginia Commonwealth University from 1976 -1978. Like
many students, Cheryl put her education on hold believing
it would be a short break. However, that short sabbatical
would turn into decades, and she did not return to school
until 2004. In 2007, Cheryl earned a dual Bachelor of Science
Degree in Theology and Counseling Psychology from William
Jessup University’s Degree Completion Program (now School
of Professional Studies).
Because of her degrees, she had the opportunity to teach as an
adjunct professor at Gavilan Community College in Gilroy, CA.
She taught mental health coping skills to seniors and county
inmates. She also taught Computer Literacy and Personal
Career Development at Gavilan. Cheryl facilitated mental
health groups, workshops and activities in Santa Clara, CA to
consumers, family members and mentally ill clients.
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A People Without Country or W
Missionaries Looking for a Needy Tribe
Following their failed efforts to obtain visas for Burma and
ejected from China by Communist pressures, CW and Lois
Callaway searched for a tribe in Thailand that would give
them access to share the gospel. After much effort they
managed to get a tentative foothold among the Mien tribe
in Chiangkham. CW’s observation in 1951 was that there
were apparently no Mien Christians in the world, however, he
later learned that missionaries had made a small beginning
among the Mien in Vietnam in the 1930’s.
CW and Lois Callaway with one of many Mien
graduates from the Multi Cultural Bible Institute
A displaced tribe of Southeast Asia, the Mien originated
earlier in central China and eventually migrated to the
remote mountains of southern China. They were an animistic
culture, in which their chief means of coming to terms with
adversity and maintaining order was to keep track of the
number of their pigs and chickens available for sacrifice to
appease disturbing spirits.
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The Mien had a strong in-group consciousness which
intensified their loyalty to members of the tribe, and looked
with suspicion at outsiders. Until one can identify as one of
their family, they are held at arm’s length.
Proud of their beautiful embroidered clothing and
craftsmanship, they repeated a legend to explain why, in
contrast to other IndoChinese, they did not have a written
language. Disbursed by opium wars and political unrest
they migrated throughout the mountains of Southeast Asia.
Recruited by U.S. forces to resist communism in Laos and
Vietnam, they were later forced to flee to Thailand when the
U.S. withdrew from the Vietnam War in 1975.
They endured much suffering in the hastily thrown together
refugee camps in Thailand. A people without their own
national borders and no written language, they were
considered low on the pecking order of tribal peoples. They
were known simply as Mien or “the people.” Yet, God had not
overlooked them.
Objects of crude suspicions in which they were thought to
be cannibals, the Callaways endured harsh living conditions,
the loss of privacy and the initial shock of language
deficiency. With no written words, they did their best to pick
up vocabulary by listening, Their persistence led them to
later take the Wycliffe Bible Translators Summer Institute of
Linguistics course when on furlough in 1953, and to enroll in
linguistics at Indiana University on their 2nd and 3rd furloughs.
From 1954 to 1960 they had only three converts among
the unreceptive Mien. Home schooling their own children,
dispensing medicine and working at translation of Luke and
Acts into Mien kept them busy. Gradually their improved
language ability and cultural adjustment enabled seed
sowing that eventually produced more fruit. But from
1976 to 1980 their work among the refugees was the most
encouraging. It was a great experience to be able to baptize
about 150 refugees in one day.
In the early 1980’s the Callaways were welcomed to visit San
Jose Bible College (now WJU) where they gathered a number
of Mien refugee immigrants in the cafeteria. The showing of
slides of Mien family members and friends by CW brought
heartfelt responses from the group. Later, after SJBC began
the Multi Cultural Bible Institute, the Callaways, who were
serving in both California and Thailand, brought young Mien
hopefuls to our college for study.
Influenced by society’s misconceptions, the faculty
anticipated very slow going teaching in English to these
newer immigrants. Over time, they were surprised and
impressed that a number of the Mien students were showing
up on the honor role. Having degrees from Phillips University
and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, CW taught in the Richmond,
CA extension. A recent follow-up report reveals that Mien
graduates from SJBC/SJCC have been making their mark in
the world:
Written Language
edited by Al Hammond
Koi Lin (Saeyang) Goddard, BA. Married with two children.
She teaches young Mien college students in a class in a
Richmond, CA church, and heads up their mission program.
She did her college internship in Thailand and made a
mission trip to Mien in China.
school class. He is Vice-chairman of Mien Christian Fellowship.
Mey Siow (Saechao) Saephan, BA. Married with two
children. She received an MS from Fuller Seminary in Marital
and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist with a family counseling practice in Oakland, CA.
She is a pianist and choir director in her church, and a board
member of Mien Christian Youth Association.
Charlie Chao, BS. Married with two daughters. He works for
the Kaiser Permanente hospital in Oakland, CA. He has served
as a board member of his church and is currently director of
Sunday school.
Mey Finh (Melissa Saechao) Lee, BA. Married with three
children. She teaches public school in Seattle, and leads choir
at Mien Evangelical Church.
Kae Kouei Saelee, BA. Seemed to have a very promising
future and had many sympathizers when he was discovered
to have an incurable brain tumor. The assurance of eternal life
was made more real by his testimony.
Kao Meng Saetern, BS. Married with five children, and two
grandchildren. He manages the Mien radio studio/office in
Richmond, CA and produces programs broadcast to Mien
in SE Asia. He is an elder in his church and preaches in Mien,
and often traveled and taught church leaders in Thailand and
restricted areas of Asia.
Kao Kwai Saelee, BS. Married with four adult children. He is
Senior Pastor of the Yiu-Mienh Baptist Church in Richmond,
CA, and an advisor to the board of Mien Christian Mission
Fellowship. He has ministered to Mien in Thailand and
restricted areas in Asia.
Nai Seng Saechao, AA. He is the pastor of a Mien church in
Oakland, CA, and has often taught church leaders in Thailand
and restricted areas of Asia.
Mien radio broadcasts have had a huge impact on many
in Asia. Programs are aired seven hours each week. An
organization, “Audio Scriptures” guided the Callaways in a
six month process of recording the Mien New Testament on
cassettes in albums. A recent announcement stated that
they have now put the whole audio New Testament on line.
Moreover, Mien can now watch the Jesus film in their own
language on line.
From meager handfuls in early mission efforts there are now
an estimated l5,000 included among the families of Mien
Christians in Asia, and 5,000 in the U.S. and Canada. Youth
Conferences, Christian camp programs, marriage counseling
seminars, and leadership training programs are bringing the
Mien to praiseworthy Christian maturity.
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once
were far away have been brought near
through the blood of Christ…….Consequently you are no longer foreigners and
aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s
people and members of God’s household.”
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Wuon Waah Bienh, BS. Married with four children. He is
a computer systems analyst for Contra Costa County, CA,
and serves as board chairman of the Yiu-Mienh Church in
Richmond, preaches occasionally and teaches men’s Sunday
The concerted efforts of the missionaries and Mien leaders
has resulted in upwards to 10,000 baptized believers.
In 2008 the whole Bible was completed and published
simultaneously in four different alphabets. Also, a hymnal and
other Christian literature is available and because of literacy
efforts thousands of Mien can read their language.
S p r i n g
Chanh Meng Saetern, AA. Married with five children. He is
on the board of the Yiu-Mienh Baptist Church in Richmond,
CA, and has preached occasionally and teaches a Sunday
school class. He has also ministered to Mien in Asia.
Breakthroughs in Christian Growth
Kao Tsing Saelee, AA. Married with four children. He is
associate pastor of Yiu-Mienh Baptist Chruch and treasurer on
the board of Mien Christian Mission Fellowship. He has also
ministered to Mien in Thailand and restricted areas of Asia.
Tseng Seang Saechao, AA. Married with four children. He
works for Asian Community Mental Health Services. He has
served as board chairman of his church and as treasurer for
Mien Christian Fellowship.
Ephesians 2:13, 19 NIV
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Aaron Muhic: A God Driven Journe
from coaching offered little help to pay the bills. Therefore,
Aaron would spend his off seasons on the treacherous
waters of Alaska as a commercial fisherman. It was on these
waters that Aaron would be challenged both mentally and
physically in perseverance.
In 1995, Muhic accepted an assistant job at Warner Pacific
University in Portland, OR but was quickly promoted to head
coach when his boss resigned. So, at the age of 25, Aaron
realized his dreams of becoming a head college basketball
coach. While at Warner, Coach Muhic built the basketball
program and secured a Pacific Northwest Collegiate
Conference Championship.
After four years at Warner, coach Muhic left the great
Northwest for the Great Lakes. Muhic was given the
opportunity to coach at Glen Oaks College in Michigan,
where he helped the team post a record of 18-12 and make
the national junior college regional tournament.
William Jessup University men’s basketball coach Aaron
Muhic’s passion for basketball, people and God has been
evident throughout his 10 year journey at WJU. The drive
to build a Christ-centered program began long before he
set foot in his current position. It began at a young age of
playing the game and has evolved over the last fourteen
years of his coaching career.
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A native of Anchorage, AK with an enthusiasm for the game
of basketball, Muhic served as a water boy for the NCAA
Division 1 Alaska Shootout Basketball Tournament in
Anchorage. He went on to play for perennial powerhouse
East Anchorage High School. From East Anchorage, Muhic
attended Eastern Oregon University, where he starred on the
basketball team for four years, and also met his future wife,
Shelby. He earned a BS degree in General Studies from EOU
in 1992.
Muhic decided to pursue coaching and, like most coaches
starting out, found the journey to be tough. In 1993, he
became an assistant at Pierce Community College in Tacoma,
WA and later pursued his masters degree in Sports Science
from the United States Sports Academy while assistant
coaching at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR.
At this time in his career, it wasn’t just about basketball. As
is normal for young coaches, the stipend checks received
This is where the journey would shift for Aaron, as God would
close one opportunity and open another. After the season at
Glen Oaks College, Aaron and Shelby made the decision to
move to San Jose with daughter Madison, when Shelby was
offered a great job opportunity.
“It was a tough transition,” stated Muhic. “I thought this was
the end of my coaching career. Shelby had a nice job lined
up and I was lost on what God had planned for me.”
As he entered San Jose, Aaron would make a call to friend
that would ultimately change his life forever. Aaron told
Wayne Mendoza that he had just moved into San Jose
and was looking for a job. Mendoza abruptly ended the
conversation and said he would call him right back.
Mendoza, the head coach at Northwest University, had
just interviewed for the coaching job at San Jose Christian
College. He called Aaron back within a few minutes and
stated that, while he was offered the job at SJCC, he wasn’t
going to take it. However, Mendoza had set up a time for
Aaron to meet with SJCC Administration. The next day Aaron
met with SJCC officials and the journey began. To this day
Aaron is amazed at the work of God’s hands.
“It was impossible at the time to believe how fast things
happened. I could have never imagined the plan that God
had for me at SJCC and now at WJU.”
ey at WJU
Muhic would lead San Jose Christian College to the 2003
USCAA National Tournament. He would also have his second
child Malachi. It was a tough start for the WJU program as
they made the transition from San Jose to Rocklin and from
the USCAA to the NAIA. In WJU’s first season, the Warriors
struggled to seven wins on the season. However, Muhic was
never a man to shy away from a challenge.
During the Warriors’ second season they shocked everyone
by knocking off NCAA Division I UC Davis in an exhibition
game to start the season. While the Warriors could not
sustain the momentum, they won six out their last eleven
games and qualified for the California Pacific Conference
Tournament. “You could begin to see things come together
down the stretch of our second season,” stated Muhic.
As Aaron continued to instill his toughness and desire for
his players to live Godly lives both on and off the court, the
Warrior’s talent exploded. In year three, the Warriors would
win ten games in row in the middle of the season and finish
in second in the conference at 11-5. The Warriors made a
surprising run at the conference tournament in year four
as they fell to Menlo College in the Championship game.
The following year would end in heartbreak again as the
Warriors lost to Cal State East Bay on a last second shot in the
championship game. “It was heartbreaking because we had
four great seniors who deserved the title. I felt so sorry for
those guys.”
Hemming will be participating in the American Studies
Program (ASP) conducted by the Council for Christian
Colleges & Universities (CCCU) in Washington, DC. The
American Studies Program is a highly reputed and
competitive program that accepts only 35 students each
term. Applicants include students from the nearly 200
CCCU schools across the country as well as international
students from around the globe. While Greer and Lindsey
were both exceptional applicants, the chances of two
representatives from one school being accepted were
limited. Yet Greer and Lindsey now have the distinction
of being the first students from WJU to participate in
ASP, and also have given WJU the distinction of having
two of our students represented in the program. The
program will run August-December 2010, fall semester
of their senior year. Each student will take courses
through ASP as well as a practicum that engages
them with government related internships. Lindsey is
planning to intern with the US Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Agency (ICE) and Greer is planning to intern
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with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
S p r i n g
After years of dreaming and persevering, Muhic brought home
the championship that he had always chased, for the school he
so loves, for a great God to get all the glory. In the end, it would
be the mental toughness that Muhic instilled, from his own
life experiences and in his players to overcome all obstacles
that would get the Warriors over the top. “I am very humbled
by how the Lord has impacted our program and given us the
WJU Public Policy majors Greer Gamble and Lindsey
While Aaron faced many obstacles in the 2009-2010 year,
including coaching from a wheel chair after suffering a
serious knee injury while on a mission trip to the Philippines,
the team also faced their own struggles early in the season.
However, the Warriors came together after a 3-10 start.
Following the Christmas break, the men’s team banded
together to win 14 out of their last 17 games to clinch the
University’s first ever Conference Championship and trip to
the NAIA National Tournament in Branson, MO.
Students Land
Coveted Spots
in Washington
D.C. Program
of Study
success we have had these past few years,” said Muhic.
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Athletics
Women’s Basketball
The William Jessup University women’s basketball team
finished third in the conference with a 7-5 record for the
season. Aleta Stamps was named to the All-California
Pacific Conference First Team, while Nicole Aboumrad
received the Freshman of the Year Award, and Rachelle
Russell and Teresa Keith received honorable mention
honors.
Men’s Golf
Men’s Basketball Brings
Home First Championship
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After winning 14 of their last 17 games and earning regular season co-champions, the Warriors found themselves
in familiar territory as they took on Menlo College in the
California Pacific Conference Tournament Championship game. The Warriors were making their third straight
appearance in the championship game. Menlo College
spoiled the Warriors effort two years ago and CSU-East
Bay last year. In a nail biting game that featured 11 ties
and 12 lead changes, the Warriors took control in the last
minute of the game to secure an 83-76 victory in front of
a packed house in the Warrior Dome.
The Warriors advanced to their first ever NAIA Division
II National Championship Tournament in Branson, MO,
where they took on 4th seeded Bellevue University
(Nebraska). Bellevue was able to get the stops down the
stretch after the Warriors cut it to seven, as they secured
the 85-67 victory.
Senior Jason Washington and junior Kadeem Kirsten
earned First Team All-Conference honors. Washington
also took home the conference Defensive Player of the
Year award.
The William Jessup University men’s golf team closed out
the season with a second place finish in the California Pacific Conference. Freshman Derek Zachman became the
first Jessup golfer to receive medalist honors at a Cal Pac
event, when he tied for first at the Cal Pac Championship.
The Warriors finished only seven strokes behind the Cal
Pac Champions and 5th ranked Holy Names University
at the conference championships. Zachman, along with
Zach Kuykendall and Gareth Gobey all placed on the Second Team All-Conference, as they all finished in the top
10 of the individual standings. Freshman Jessee Gardner
earned the honor off making the first hole-in-one in
school history on a par 3 at the La Purisima Golf Course.
Softball
With the William Jessup University inaugural softball
season coming to a close, the third place Warriors placed
eight representatives on the California Pacific Conference
softball all-conference teams.
Junior catcher Kiki Franco, freshman first baseman Mallory Blodgett, junior designated player Traci Hart and
junior pitcher Kara Besseghini earned Cal Pac First Team
honors. Junior shortstop Audrea Lopez, junior outfielder
Jackie Ferrari and sophomore pitcher Brianna Melgard
were named to the Cal Pac Second Team. Junior second
baseman Cassie Emerson received honorable mention
honors. In addition, Franco was named the Cal Pac Newcomer of the Year, while Blodgett was named Freshman
of the Year
The Warriors finished the season by going 27-20 overall
and 10-6 in conference play.
With Thanks
Tynisha Mims, a 2010 graduate, was the first WJU student
to receive the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. Your
faithful support of students like Tynisha makes possible
a Christ-centered education for so many of our students.
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Faculty Footnotes
Les Christie, D.Min., Professor of Youth Ministry, led several
Julius (Rex) Gurney III, Ph.D., Professor
parenting seminars, “Understanding Your Teenager” and
and chair of the History Department had
“Building Healthy Morals and Values,” locally and around
a book review of The Routledge Compan-
the country and was the main speaker at a youth minister’s
ion to Religion and Film published in the
retreat in Lake Arrowhead for California Nazarene Youth
latest edition of the Journal of Religious
workers. He also led several workshops at the National Group
and Theological Information.
and Simply Youth Ministry Convention in Chicago.
Christie wrote an article on the theology of play and games
entitled “A Serious Look at Games” for the national publication Youth Worker Journal’s May/June issue. Further, at
Ken Logan, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, and Erin Am-
the publisher’s request, he wrote a two page theological
brose, MFT, Adjunct Professor of Psychology joined the
response to an article “Why Church Kids Must Go Bad” in a
International Research Center for Family Life (IRCFL) in “The
national online youth workers magazine. The original article
Beijing Project” as visiting scholars.
was based on the title of one of his books, When Church Kids
Go Bad. Les is also working on the first draft manuscript for
The Youth Worker Commentary Series, (tentatively titled)
John Volume One with David Nystrom.
The purpose of this project is to profoundly influence the
Chinese culture through the presentation of academic topics and Christian values in the universities of the capital city
of Beijing. The IRCFL was asked by the Chinese Ministry of
Education to come to China and retrain their psychology pro-
Lisa Dunne, Adjunct professor of
Psychology, recently published a book
titled, Emerge: Cracking the Cocoon of
Media Socialization. In an age of constant
virtual connectivity, mainstream media
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fessors and mental health workers on clinical topics related
to areas of need in the universities and greater culture. Over
time, the goal is to retrain the psychology and mental health
workers in 26 national universities (the top universities in
China) in a clinical curriculum founded on Christian beliefs
and values.
has been adopted as a member of the
American family--and with this unique
The Chinese believe that the success of American culture
amalgamation of sibling status and
comes from values and beliefs of the Christian faith, not nec-
digital domination comes an inherent power of persuasion.
essarily Democracy itself. They want to know about Christian
Emerge exposes the subtle socialization that has taken place
values and beliefs and see it to be essential in the counseling
over the last six decades in Western society, unraveling a
training that they receive. Their mental health needs are so
compelling cultural timeline that has laid the foundation for
great they appreciate all the training they are able to obtain.
media’s primal, intoxicating influence on human behavior.
Erin traveled in November, 2009, and returned with Dr.
Outlining the depth and breadth of the cultural shift
Logan in May with a team of professionals to Beijing and
through the lenses of sociology, psychology, religion, and
offer coursework on suicide intervention and crisis response
neuroscience, the authors analyze the strategic thrust of
strategies to a large number of professors and mental health
entertainment media and its ultimate impact on worldview,
workers, and advanced levels of family therapy.
offering tools to crack the cocoon and break free of the
stronghold of media socialization. It can be found of
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