FALL 2013 e h T e h T Standard IN THIS ISSUE The President’s Pen Freshmen Arrive Golf Tournament Alumni News Missions Conference Student Activities News and Notes Spring Conference Notice Fall 2010 President’s Pen WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Jim Marcum The Standard Jim Marcum, Executive Editor Dr. Danny Baer, Managing Editor Dr. Danny Baer, Graphics Debbie Baer, Page Design The Standard is offered free of charge For more information: (888) 847-3922 www.sfwbc.edu [email protected] Administration Jim Marcum, President Dr. Danny Baer, Academic Dean Ronald Davis, Director of Student Life Vicky Morris, Business Manager Board of Directors Dann Patrick, Chair, Goldsboro, NC Nate Ange, Cary, NC Steve Berry, Melbourne, FL Scott Coghill, New Bern, NC Henry Horne, Chocowinity, NC Jeff Jones, Fuquay-Varina, NC Curtis Linton, Tulsa, OK Lee Patrick, Florence, SC Tim Rabon, Raleigh, NC Gene Williams, Greenville, NC The Standard is the official publication of Southeastern Free Will Baptist College. “Lift up a standard for the people.” (Isaiah 62:10) A number of people have asked me what my goals are for Southeastern or, in other words, “Where do we go from here?” With that question in mind, I want first to say that the Lord has been extremely good to us. The beginning of this semester began on a far better level than I anticipated. First, my hope for enrollment was that we would not be any lower than 95. Well, the Lord has blessed us with 33 energized new students, and the Lord made it possible for the majority of our students to return from last semester. As a result, I am thrilled to say that we currently have 107 enrolled. Praise the Lord! Now, returning to the question of my immediate goals for Southeastern, there are basically two: (1) take care of our debt and (2) become accredited. These two goals are tied together and determine our effectiveness and existence in the future. As of the beginning of October, Southeastern’s indebtedness was approximately $400,000, and that debt is directly connected to the process of accreditation. (By the way, that is great considering that 3 years ago we had a debt of $385,000 with a projected budget shortfall of approximately $400,000.) I do not have the space here to expand on why I believe we should be accredited, but I am committed to this process. However, our present debt will not allow us to start or sustain the accreditation process which at a minimum calls for us to attend accreditation conferences, sustain accreditation team visits, pay accreditation fees, enrich our library, develop accreditation staff, and conduct a yearly audit. At the same time I believe that there is someone or several someones among our people who can help us clear this debt and move us into a rapid position of getting accredited. If Southeastern’s debt were paid off and we had the needed funds at the end of this academic year, we could realistically arrive at candidacy status by the fall of 2015. I am saying that we must pay off our $400,000 indebtedness and then have another $500,000 to begin and acquire our candidacy for accreditation. There is no doubt that past efforts have been made to reduce and pay off our indebtedness, but there was not the realization that it took that much and more to be a candidate for accreditation. You see then that the two goals of clearing our debt and becoming accredited are tied together. Plus, there is no doubt that our enrollment numbers have an effect on these undertakings as well. If our numbers are low, the indebtedness rises. If your desire is like mine, and you want to see us become an accredited institution, help us get there. The timetable of getting to that position depends on how our people and churches respond. I can assure you that we are doing all we can at Southeastern to cut costs and bring in more students. That is not an easy task in itself, but without your help we will never be able to attain candidacy for accreditation. I have no doubt that some of you, perhaps many of you, can help us with this endeavor. If you can, let us know, and thank you in advance. Freshmen Arrive Michael Cox with his family. Caleb Lane, Cody Griffey, Kevin Banberger, Charles Little Victoria Capps, Nikki Price, Leah Smart Sophomores, Megan Hurt and Destanie Aycock with Freshmen, Vanessa Jaramillo and Vanessa Palomo 4 Golf Tournament The Winning Team from Parkers Chapel FWB, Greenville, NC. Some of our students provided smiles and snacks! 4 It was a beautiful, early fall day when 56 golfers met from three states to play in the annual Benefit Golf Tournament. The course -- The Neuse Golf Club in Clayton, NC -- was immaculate. The weather was perfect. The competition was fierce. The food was delicious. The gifts and prizes were fantastic. Over $30,000 was raised for the scholarship program at Southeastern. The winners of our tournament this year were again on a team from Parkers Chapel. Prizes given during the day included a $100 gift certificate to each of the winning team, a brand new Taylormade r1 driver, dozens of ProV1 golf balls, and many, many more. Like previous years we gave every golfer a chance to win a new car for a hole in one on two holes and a few golfers a chance to win $2500 for a 50 foot putt or a million dollars for a special hole in one shot. No one was able to win any of these special prizes, but it was fun to try! Please make plans on joining us next year as we again go to the Neuse Golf Club on October 7th. 2013 Golf Sponsors Our students were a great help! Platinum Bobby G. Floars Investments, Goldsboro, NC Charlie Snipes Truck Brokers, Inc., Selma, NC Great Bridge FWB Church, Chesapeake, VA Margaret Heath, Apex, NC Hilltop FWB Church, Fuquay-Varina, NC L. Harold Poole Funeral Service, Knightdale, NC Mike and Karen Woodard, Goldsboro, NC Parkers Chapel FWB Church, Greenville, NC Gold There were times for celebration...occasionally! Cramerton FWB Church, Cramerton, NC Faith FWB Church, Goldsboro, NC First FWB Church, Florence, SC Free Will Baptist Foundation, Antioch, TN Pastor Henry Horne, Chocowinity, NC Horizon Forest Products, Fuquay-Varina, NC Rev. Dann & Brenda Patrick, Goldsboro, NC Silver Deacon Jones Auto Park, Smithfield, NC Deacon Jones Kia, Goldsboro, NC East Point Prosthetics & Orthotics Faith Christian Academy, Goldsboro, NC Robert Fleming, Goldsboro, NC Jackson Builders, Inc., Goldsboro, NC Peas & Corn Co., Glennville, GA Poole’s Plumbing, Garner, NC Glenn & Linda Wright Olive Branch, MS Bronze Best Used Cars, Mt. Olive, NC Bloom FWB Church, South Webster, OH Debbie Baer Photography, Wendell, NC Edwards IGA Foodliner, Inc., Smithfield, NC Jackson & Sons, Goldsboro, NC Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro, NC Woodard Pecan Nursery, Princeton, NC Other Becky Livingston, Statesboro, GA Cary Massage, Cary, NC Chuck Pittman, Goldsboro, NC Fibre Care, Goldsboro, NC Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Goldsboro, NC Leslie Johnson, Jr., Aiden, NC Parrish Cleaning Services, Goldsboro, NC Rudy’s Little Mart, Goldsboro, NC President Jim Marcum addressed the golfers before the tournament began. Alumni Alumni News Alumni Scholarship Recipients Keith Willis Destanie Aycock Johnathan Washak Brian Miller Jonathan Miller With Alumni Officers Scott Coghill, Treasurer Travis Moots, Secretary Josh Baer, Vice President John (‘00) and Beth (Cash) Johnson (‘99) welcomed the birth of their third child, Rachel Elizabeth, on March 4. Their other children are Caleb (10) and Sarah (6). John serves as Associate Pastor-Student Ministries at Parkers Chapel FWB in Greenville, North Carolina. Marcos (’09) and Melissa (Marcum) Osuna (’02) welcomed their first child, Kenley Rose, on November 3. Also, Marcos and Mellissa will be moving to Goldsboro, NC in January where he will be the Youth Pastor at Faith FWB Church. Jonathan Ange (’05) recently accepted the pastorate at Wildwood Church in Wilson, North Carolina. His wife, Lindsay (Woodard) (’05), continues to teach piano lessons. They have two children, Landon (3) and Jailyn (1). Mark (’06) and Christina (Jimmeye) Crews (’08) have recently moved from California to Norfolk, Virginia, where Mark is now the pastor of Bethany FWB Church. They have two children, Elias and Josiah. Congratulations to Sarah Ange (’07) and Daniel Hewes who were married on July 26, 2013, in Cary, NC. Adrian (’09) and Ashely (Jefferson) Nottonson (’08) welcomed their first child, Paisley Harper, on August 7. Adrian is the Youth Pastor at Hamilton FWB Church in Hamilton, Alabama. Joseph (‘11) and Stacie (Jones) Ange (‘11) recently began their new ministry with Harvest FWB Child Care Ministries. Joseph is the NC Advancement Representative. They live in Willow Springs, North Carolina. Matt Justice (’12) and his wife, Kristin, welcomed their first child, Joseph Timothy, on June 30. They live in Greenville, North Carolina. Congratulations to Ethan Gaynor (’12) and Hannah Jones who were married on July 27, 2013, in Chesapeake, VA. Wedding bells rang for Jennifer Christopher (‘13) and Nathan Cooper on August 3, 2013 in Goldsboro, NC. We wish the best to Taylor Snead (‘13) and Stuart Harmon were married on October 12, 2013 in Crewe, VA. Congratulations to Rebecca Smith (’13) and Marcus Bailey who were married on October 26, 2013, in Goldsboro, NC. Alumni Faculty Achievements Ron Davis (‘92) earned his Master of Divinity in Professional Ministries from Liberty Baptist University this summer. Ron is the Director of Student Life at Southeastern. He and his wife, Kristi (Rawlins) (‘92), attend Faith FWB in Goldsboro. They have two daughters, Emilee (15) and Alyssa (13). Susan (Daw) Denton (‘98) Don’t be left out! Sign up at www.sfwbc.edu to receive email updates from the Alumni Association. earned her Master of Church Music from Pensacola Christian College this summer. Susan and her husband, Kevin (‘99), are professors of music at Southeastern and attend Faith FWB in Goldsboro where Kevin is the Minister of Music. They have two children, Meghan (10) and Miles (8). News & Notes Important Dates Who’s Who 2013-2014 School Year Congratulations to the following students for being inducted in the prestigious “Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Colleges and Universities.” dec Jan Feb Mar apr may 13........ last day of semester 15.... Spring semester begins 23-25........................grad days 4...... Principals Conference 10-17.................. spring break 14-16....... Spring Conference 9.................... Commencement Megan Branch Nathan Cooper Casey Holland Cody Holland Tyler Vick Jacob Waldman Keith Willis New Recording Available We are very excited to announce that a new CD has been recorded by our Redeemed Quartet and is in the final stages of production. We want every family to have a copy of this CD and therefore we are making it available to you for a gift of any size. Just send a donation of any size and ask for the “If You Knew Him” CD and we will ship it to you. (Please, one per family. Additional copies can be purchased for $15 each.) Missions Conference Jim Marcum Daryl Grimes It was a joy to have active and former missionaries on our campus to challenge and inspire our student body, staff and visitors to reach the world for Christ. Our “Missions Week” began on Sunday night with a campus prayer meeting. On Monday evening we enjoyed French Cuisine at our Missions Banquet where Dr. and Mrs. Joe Haas, former missionaries to France and Missions Professor, were the featured speakers. On Tuesday, Home Missionary Daryl Grimes spoke in chapel and again Tuesday evening at a special Prayer and Praise service. Brother Daryl is planting a church in Erie, PA. On Wednesday, former Missionary to Moldova and Mission Director at Gateway FWB Church of Virginia Beach, Chip Henley, spoke to the men and his wife, Elizabeth, spoke to the women in split sessions. Thursday and Friday was our annual Missions Conference. Our speakers included Daryl Grimes, Chip Henley and Home Missionary Pat Hall. Brother Hall is planting a church in Wilmington, NC. Pat Hall Chip Henley Chip addresses the men of the college. Veteran Missionary, Dr. Joe Haas addresses the students. L abo r Volle Day Tourn yball amen t The winners, “Messin’ with Sasquatch” Kendal Tutor, Morgan Cooper, Amber Wilson, Brittany Wilson Keith Willis, Matt Berry A shock wave spread through the campus on September 15th when we realized that freshman Sean Smith was to undergo surgery for a mass in his abdomen. Sean’s faith and undying spirit has been an inspiration to all. Here are some excerpts of what he has written regarding his experience. 09/12/13: I feel absolutely awful. Fever, freezing, cold, headache! . Why? 09/15/13: The Lords in control and He has a purpose for this. 09/17/13: Ok…the mass/tumor is 100% cancer and the very bad news is that it is stage 4...God knows what is best. 09/17/13: My family and I talked to the Oncologist just a few hours ago. He said I need to do some chemo therapy (which) should help me to live a little longer. I can’t do it without prayer, friends, family, and the Lord My God. 09/22/13: God is good. He has allowed me to pass out tracts to every worker that comes into my room. Pray that those people read them and understand their destiny if they don’t accept Christ. God is using my sickness for His glory! 09/25/13: About to leave this place to head home. Feeling great, just a little weak and tired. Bye bye hospital bed! 10/03/13: Feeling tons better! Going back to college tomorrow. 10/22/13: Got the results from my pet scan. Praise The Lord, my scan came back showing no sign of cancer anywhere in my body! I will still be taking 6 months of chemo just in case there are any micro cells in my colon still. Thanks for all the prayers, The Lord is good! I’m on the road to recovery. Love y’all! Prayer works! Read more of Sean’s Story in his own words at www.sfwbc.edu/sean Rush Week County Fair! A special “Thanks” goes to Mrs. Brenda Patrick and Mrs. Annette Housely for hosting a “night out” for our girls. Check out more student activities and view a lot of photos on Facebook! 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