| Dr. Meyer's Fall Semester Video Address |
Watch Dr. Don Meyer's welcome video for new and returning Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) students as we kick-off the 2013-2014 academic year and the 75th Anniversary of the College.
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| Stuart Ross Named Associate Dean |
On August 19, 2013 Stuart Ross joined the VFCC team as Associate Dean. Ross brings a great deal of ministry and higher education administration experience, both from the U.S. and Europe. His previous educational experience includes serving as academic dean of Bethel College in Hampton, Va. and was a missionary in Bulgaria while serving as Chairman of the Board of Sofia Pentecostal Bible College. Ross is also an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God since 2000 and received his Master of Divinity degree from Regent University. VFCC administration and faculty welcome Ross to the VFCC family!
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| Homecoming - Save the Date |
Mark your calendar now for the Homecoming festivities during the week of October 21-26, with the main events held on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2013. To make this year extra exciting, VFCC will be celebrating its 75th anniversary!
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| Faith that Moves (from Azerbaijan to Phoenixville) |
 Rasim Hasanov, Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Azerbaijan, has served as a pastor and church planter. As a Christian living in a Muslim country, he knows what it is like to live boldly by faith; however, some of his biggest steps of faith have been taken in the last year. Now, as a result of this and the provision of God, Rasim will realize his dream of continuing his higher education for ministry at VFCC.
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| General Council and National Fine Arts Festival |
General Council is one of the most highly anticipated events within the Assemblies of God. Earlier this month, more than 30,000 church members gathered for General Council and Fine Arts in Orlando, Fla. Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) was significantly represented with faculty, staff and students present to interact with guests over the course of the five-day event.
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| Alumna Emphasizes Value of Christian Education |
After graduating from VFCC, Crystal Mascaro '85 spent the last 28 years serving the Kingdom of God through education; Mascaro taught in a number of Christian academies and currently leads Countryside Christian Academy (Clearwater, Fla.) as the school's administrator. Now, after decades of professional involvement, she reflects on the importance of Christian education - both as an educator and as a graduate of VFCC.
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| General Council Alumni & Friends Reception |
At the 2013 Assemblies of God General Council in Orlando, Fla., VFCC alumni and friends from all over the world spent a special evening together on Wednesday, August 7, at the Alumni & Friends Reception.
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New Baseball Coach Announced
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The Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Pierson as the new coach for the men's baseball team. Pierson has nearly 20 years of experience on and around the baseball diamond and is no stranger to VFCC since he has been serving as the Women's Assistant Soccer Coach since 2007.
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| VFCC Welcomes New Head Coach |
VFCC has announced Robert Spaid as the new head coach for the Women's Softball team. Spaid has been head athletic trainer at VFCC for the last five years, as well as serving as a volunteer assistant and assistant coach in 2012-2013 for the softball team.
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| Host Team Wins VFCC Basketball Summer League |
The 2013 season of the Valley Forge Christian College Men's Basketball Summer League, sponsored by Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Valley Forge and Miller Flooring Company has come to a close. For the first time in summer league history, the Mishock Physical Therapy team, comprised of current and former VFCC basketball players, has claimed the league title. Mishock Physical Therapy, the third seed going into the playoffs, knocked out the top-seeded team, claiming the first title championship by the host team in the league's thirteen year history. VFCC Athletics would like to thank its sponsors for the 2013 summer league and the athletes who participated, making this season one of the most competitive years in the league's history.
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| Northeast Regional Softball Tournament Winners |
This year's Annual Northeast Regional Softball Tournament, hosted by the VFCC Department of Athletics, resulted in the following winning teams: Hope Fellowship from Chestertown, Md. (D-Flight); Evangel Church from Scotch Plains, N.J. (C-Flight); Parkerford Church of the Brethren from Pottstown, Pa. (B-Flight); and The Praise Tabernacle from North Massapequa, N.Y. (A-Flight).
Athletic Director Jon Mack, and tournament director Robert Spaid, would like to thank all participating teams and volunteers for making this 32nd annual tournament a great success.
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| VFCC Ministry Teams Now Booking |
VFCC ministry teams, Pneuma and Chosen, are booking now through fall 2013. While schedules are filling rapidly, dates are still available.
These student teams are available to minister in churches, youth groups, retreats, camps, or other special events. Pneuma and Chosen desire to impact the lives of others for salvation, growth and ministry through the use of contemporary music and testimonies.
The teams also share how God is working in them as they prepare for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.
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Online Giving Tool
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 You can read about giving opportunities at VFCC by going to vfcc.edu/give where you can make your donation online. We sincerely thank you for considering VFCC as a recipient of your generosity. Whatever the size, your gift truly matters and inspires others to give. Your contribution will help VFCC train students to be leaders in the church and in the world through education and spiritual formation. Thank you for faithfully lifting up VFCC in prayer. Your support, both spiritual and financial, will ensure that VFCC's light will shine brightly for years to come.
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Make a Lasting Impact on VFCC
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 Transform lives, reach your financial goals and make a lasting impact on Valley Forge Christian College. Planned giving can make it happen. A variety of charitable options allow you to make a significant gift to VFCC and reach future financial goals for you and your family. Options include: charitable remainder trust, endowment, charitable gift annuity and donor advised fund. VFCC is partnering with Assemblies of God Financial Services to provide professional planned giving services.  For information on how your gift can benefit VFCC, contact:Dr. Dan Mortensen Vice President of Development 610.917.1402 | dwmortensen@vfcc.edu |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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 Colvin, Geoff. Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else. Portfolio: New York, 2010. From listening to an accomplished musician skillfully use their instrument or watching a professional football player run a play perfectly and score the winning touchdown, to reading a world-renown author's words that jump off the pages and become real, we are legitimately inspired and in awe of the talent that these individuals possess. Some would say that with a little hard work anyone could be in their shoes while others attribute their talent to God. It's important to realize that just because God has given you a gift doesn't mean that honing that talent and becoming proficient will be an easy journey that happens instantly. A concert pianist isn't just born overnight. It all takes some time, effort and deliberate practice.
In Geoff Colvin's book, Talent Is Overrated, Colvin shines some insightful light on this subject which has left ordinary people come to "melancholy terms" with their performance. While God can do whatever He wills, it doesn't mean that we as His children sit back with no participation. Like life, honing skills and becoming proficient in an area means that there will always need to be time and effort put forth into making it truly accomplished. Colvin sorts out the different ideas that may cloud our thinking on achievement as well as gives some good tips for truly becoming a world-class performer. Whether you have a particular passion welling up within your heart or if you just want to live life in excellence, this book may help propel you to future levels of accomplishment. |
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Breakaway
September 26-27
Fall Break
October 10-14
Open House
October 19 & 26
Homecoming
October 21-26
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