HONORING THE CLASS OF 2015
Thank you for joining us for this special
night as the Class of 2015 is recognized for
their hard work and faithfulness. I have
often told folks through the years that
God has given Ambassador Baptist College
some of the finest students in the world.
Their love for the Word of God and desire
to serve the Lord are great challenges to
us all.
In John 15:13, Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Many of our
students have reached a point in their Christian experience
where they have purposed to lay down their lives for Jesus
Christ. They were able to do this because they realized that
Jesus Christ laid down His life for them.
Every person in the auditorium tonight will spend eternity
somewhere. What you do with Jesus will make all the
difference. After the degrees are awarded tonight, a brief
Gospel challenge will be given. The Gospel that you will hear
preached tonight is the same one that our students and
graduates are spreading across the world. Listen carefully and
let it change your life.
Your attendance tonight is an encouragement to our graduates.
Thank you for sharing in this special moment. I hope you will
enjoy the evening and pray for Ambassador Baptist College as
we train God’s servants for God’s service.
Under His Wings,
President
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude�� Mrs. Meryt Wilson
Processional*. . . . . . . . . . Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah�� Mrs. Meryt Wilson
William Williams/John Hughes
Invocation*��Dr. Charles Surrett
Hymn*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be Thou Exalted (44) �� Congregation
Fanny J. Crosby/Alfred B. Smith
Student Testimonies��Janalee Duarte
Hunter Konkle
Scripture Reading�� Pastor Jim Ogle
Retrospect and Prospect �� Dr. Alton Beal
Offertory Prayer�� Dr. Ernest Childs
Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace Abounded More �� Tim Brubaker &
Aaron Stevenson
Presentation of Graduates�� Mr. Matthew Hanke
Conferring of Degrees�� Dr. Alton Beal
Presentation of Awards �� Dr. William Dillon
Commencement Address��Evangelist Morris Gleiser
Benediction�� Mr. Norman Johnston
Recessional*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To the Work�� Mrs. Meryt Wilson
Fanny J. Crosby/William H. Doane
*The audience is requested to stand.
We kindly request that you please refrain from any flash photography during the
commencement exercises. Opportunity will be given for photography following the
recessional. Overflow seating with closed-circuit television is located in Spurgeon Hall
room six. Childcare is available for children up through three years of age
in the nursery building.
CERTIFICATE IN BIBLE
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
MISSIONS
Josiah Brooks Bibb
Ruth Marie Cuthbertson
Abigail Jean Ditges
Samuel Curtis Finneran
John William Frazzetto
Laura May Giannetto
Jordan Marc Hefner
Micah Roland Mills
Nathan Joseph Schurman
Joshua Douglas Sessions
Roy Thomas Stelzig*
Michael James Deatrick
Janalee May Duarte
Sarah Elyse Funkhouser
John Lashley Newlin, III
Rebekah Joy Palmer
Andrew Gavin Pelletier
Deborah Lou Swieringa
Todd Randall Uhl
Rachel Jane Wiese
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
PASTORAL STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF CHURCH
SECRETARIAL STUDIES
Calvin Derek Banks
Timothy Robert Brubaker
Jeremiah Luke Kagin
Hunter David Konkle
Joshua David Lobach*
Titus Levi Palmer
Tuan Peter Tran*
Sarah Jane DeWitt
Naiara Gonzaga da Silva
Autumn Christine Jones
Amanda Dawn Palmer
Emily Lou Sanderlin
Deborah Lou Swieringa
GRADUATE OF THEOLOGY
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
SECOND MAN, MUSIC
David Allen Albee
Emily Jean Bissell
Bryan Glenn Douglas
Zachariah Price Breeden
Josiah Herman Finneran
Jonathan Paul Townsend
BACHELOR OF CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Gloria Lucille Hayward
Brooke Marie Passarelli
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Ryan Roy Griffin
Aaron Paul Stevenson
BACHELOR OF SACRED MUSIC
Stephanie Marie Risinger
MASTER OF SACRED THEOLOGY
BACHELOR OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
John Gary Uit de Flesch
Krysta Allison Elliott
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
EVANGELISM
Rosario Antonino Camuglia
Morgan Richard Edwards
Andrew Solomon Nathaniel Haye, Jr.
Daniel Nicholas Mills
GRADUATES
2015
* NOT MARCHING
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Men
Pastoral Studies
Evangelist
Missions
Youth Ministries
Second Man Music
Ladies
Missions
Elementary Education
Sacred Music
Church Ministries
Associate of Church Secretarial Studies
Men and Ladies
Graduate of Theology
Certificate in Bible
Graduate Studies
Master of Sacred Theology
Master of Biblical Studies
Master of Ministry
ACADEMIC REGALIA
GOWNS
Bachelor: Black in color, this gown is the typical and most commonly-seen graduation gown.
Master: The master’s gown is easily identified by its unique and oblong-shaped sleeves
with wrist openings.
Doctoral: A doctoral gown is faced down the front with black velvet and three velvet
chevrons across the sleeves.
The gowns for the following majors are a similar style to the bachelor’s gown: Certificate in
Bible (yellow), Associate of Church Secretarial Studies (blue), and Graduate of Theology (red).
HOODS
Velvet Trim: The velvet trim is the portion of the hood visible from the front of the graduate
to just over his shoulder. The color of the velvet indicates the subject to which the degree
pertains.
• Red: Theology
• Light Blue: Education
• Pink: Music
SPECIAL HONORS
Honor cords are worn by students who achieved certain academic honors as follows:
• Single yellow cord: cum laude (GPA 3.50–3.74)
• Double yellow cord: magna cum laude (GPA 3.75–3.89)
• Double yellow cord plus yellow honor stole: summa cum laude (GPA 3.90–4.00)
BACHELOR
MASTER
DOCTOR
HOOD
HONORS
SPECIAL AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Priscilla Award: A $1,000 scholarship presented to a female student in recognition
of outstanding Christian leadership.
Aquila Award: A $1,000 scholarship presented to a male student in recognition of
outstanding Christian leadership.
Alfred B. Smith Music Scholarship: A $500 scholarship presented by alumni David
and Ginger Smith to a student in recognition of diligence and discipline in the field
of music.
Wayne Kirk Missions Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship presented to a missions
student in recognition of outstanding Christian testimony and service.
Determined Ministries Evangelism Scholarship: A $500 scholarship presented by
alumnus Richard Harper to a male student who has excelled in displaying the gifts
of an evangelist.
Second Man Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship presented to a Second Man student
(rising sophomore, junior, or senior) of exemplary character who displays the
unique gift of a second man and has financial need.
President’s Award: An award presented by the president to a graduating senior in
recognition of consistent, Godly Christian character.
The Fundamentalist’s Award: An award presented to a student who best displays
the principles and practices of historic fundamentalism.
Alumnus of the Year Award: A citation presented by the college administration in
recognition of diligence and faithfulness in ministry. Recipient must have been in
the ministry for five years.
Valedictorian Award: A Bible presented to the graduating senior with the highest
cumulative GPA in recognition of diligence and scholastic achievement.
Charles Sheppard Memorial Music Scholarship: A $300 scholarship presented by
Mrs. Joan Nix Sheppard to a student in recognition of the display of exemplary
character, diligence, and discipline in piano and voice.*
World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions Missions Scholarship: A $125
scholarship presented to a male missions student (rising junior) that demonstrates
a clear vision, passion, and desire for world evangelization.*
World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions Pastoral Scholarship: A $125
scholarship presented to a male Pastoral Studies student (rising junior) that
demonstrates a clear vision, passion, and desire for world evangelization.*
*Awarded during Baccalaureate Chapel
GRADUATION OFFERING
The annual Graduation Offering is an important part of our
strategy to keep education costs at an affordable rate for
our students. With the help of many friends and churches,
we have made remarkable progress in this area. Our goal
for 2015 is to raise $100,000 by July 31st. Seventy-five
percent of the GO will go toward the general fund and the
remaining twenty-five percent will be used to remodel the
music practice wing and to install new carpeting in the
classroom building.
By participating in the 2015 GO, you can invest in the
education of every student and assist us in providing
quality facilities for ministry training. The offering received
tonight will go towards the Graduation Offering. Would
you pray about helping the students of Ambassador by
participating in the GO? All gifts given for this purpose are
tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated.
ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY
Dr. Ron Comfort
Dr. Alton Beal
Mr. Matthew Hanke
Dr. William Dillon
Chancellor
President
Academic Dean
Dean of Students
Mr. Larry Burris
Business Manager
Mrs. Julie Smith
Chairman, Education Department
Mr. Norman Johnston
Mr. Todd Scovill
Chairman, Missions Department
Chairman, Music Department
Mrs. Colleen Barrick
Instructor
Mr. Frank Camp
Instructor
Dr. Ernest ChildsProfessor
Mrs. Karen Dillon
Instructor
Mrs. Jennifer Mason
Instructor
Mrs. Corine Measler
Instructor
Mr. Barry Northcutt
Instructor
Mr. James Ogle
Instructor
Miss Dana Robinett
Instructor
Mrs. Mary RosenauInstructor
Dr. Donald Scovill
Professor
Dr. Joel Spencer
Professor
Dr. Charles SurrettProfessor
Mrs. Rosanne Surrett
Instructor
Mrs. Meryt Wilson
Instructor
Ambassador Baptist College
P.O. Box 158
Lattimore, NC 28089
704-434-0303
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www.ambassadors.edu