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Spring Semester Message from Dr. Don Meyer
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We welcome this chance for new beginnings with the arrival of the spring semester here at Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC).
-Dr. Don Meyer
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Assistant Professor Successfully Defends Dissertation
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Dr. Marianne Modica, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, successfully defended her dissertation on November 14, 2013.
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Conference Center at Valley Forge
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Mike Andriano has been named the new executive director of the Conference Center of Valley Forge. The center, formerly known as the National Christian Conference Center, was gifted to VFCC on December 31, 2013 and will serve to expand VFCC educational services.
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New Women's Softball Coach Named
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The VFCC Department of Athletics has named Blair Dameron head coach of the women's softball team. An accomplished athlete himself - Dameron set records while playing baseball at West Chester University - he brings his passion for the sport and his motivational talents to the athletes of VFCC.
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Annual Florida Alumni & Friends Reunion
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The 18th Annual Florida Alumni & Friends Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at The Estates at Carpenters in Lakeland, Florida.
Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Meyer, this annual luncheon attracts alumni and friends from all over Florida, as well as those visiting Florida that weekend. Enjoy a time of fellowship with old and new friends at 11 am, followed by a delicious meal and special program at noon. The luncheon is complimentary.
Please call the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations (610.917.1414) before February 12, 2014 for more information or to make your reservations. We hope to see you there!
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Regional Youth Leaders to Gather
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Re:CHARGE - February 22, 2014 - 9 am - 1 pm; Youth Leader Conference and Appreciation Lunch at Germantown Church of the Brethren, Philadelphia
Re:FUEL - February 22, 2014 - 6 pm; Youth and Young Adult Rally at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia
Re:NEW - March 1, 2014 - 9 - 5 pm; A Day of Refreshing for Regional Youth Leaders at VFCC
Learn more about the guest speakers and registration for the events hosted by Youth Studies at VFCC.
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Billion Soul Network Partnership
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VFCC has begun a new partnership with the Billion Soul Network (BSN). Through the efforts of Dr. Don Meyer and Dr. James O. Davis, a strong force behind the Billion Soul Network, VFCC will offer English-language accredited degree programs for the BSN.
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Pastor Bernie Elliot's first two Bible Quiz candidates were two girls that he arrested 30 years ago while serving on a police force. This past November, he helped to fulfill dreams in the lives of several hundred teens by coordinating the largest Bible Quiz tournament in the 53-year existence of the Assemblies of God National Youth Ministries Bible Quiz.
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Experiencing Israel Differently
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In early December, Dr. JoAnn Smith, Professor of Deaf Pastoral Studies, and a group of students in the Deaf Pastoral Studies program took the journey of a lifetime. In conjunction with an Old Testament Survey course, led by Professor Ed Graham, the group explored Israel - believed to be the first Deaf group from any Assemblies of God institution of higher education to do so.
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You are Invited: Women's Ministry Brunch
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On Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 10 am - 12 pm, Trinidad Trancoso, Resident Director - Office of Student Life, and Dr. Virginia Christel, adjunct professor - Arts and Sciences Department, will host an on-campus brunch in Solomon's Porch. Female students and all women connected to VFCC in any way are invited to attend. Rev. Laverne Weber will be speaking on "Hope for the Hurting: Beauty in Brokenness." She is the founder of Journey To Joy, a ministry for women who have suffered abuse.
If you live locally, it's not too late to RSVP by the end of day Friday, January 31 to Trinidad Trancoso at 610.917.1431 or by email.
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Christmas at Valley Forge 2013
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The Christmas at Valley Forge concert is a culmination of hard work and excitement in the Music Department, where preparation spans the course of the entire fall semester. This year, on the nights of December 6 and 7, the beloved annual holiday concert was showcased in the Flower Chapel. The program included performances from the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Patriot Bells and College Choir.
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The VFCC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is pleased to join the Polar Plunge, this year in Harrisburg, Pa. We have committed to raise $50 or more per person to plunge our hearts out for thousands of Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes! So get a thrill from the chill and join us on February 22! Help us support the cause by joining our team or making a donation to the team by following the register button.
Sponsoring opportunities are also available. Please contact Amanda Gauthier at 610.917.1428 or email for questions.
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Each year, VFCC presents awards to recognize alumni who are making a remarkable difference in their churches, communities, workplaces and, ultimately, in the Kingdom of God.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Distinguished Young Alumni and Distinguished Alumni Service Awards until March 14, 2014. Follow the link below to read the nomination criteria and submit your alumni nomination, or call the alumni office at 610.917.1414 for more information.
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VFCC Ministry Teams Now Booking
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VFCC ministry teams, Pneuma and Chosen, are booking now for Summer 2014. 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.
Booking requests can be processed online, or by contacting Donna Headlee at 610.917.3954.
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 We sincerely thank you for considering VFCC as a recipient of your generosity. Your gift truly matters and inspires others to give. Your contribution will help VFCC equip students to be leaders in the church and in the world through education and spiritual formation. You can read about giving opportunities at VFCC by going to vfcc.edu/give where you can make your donation online. 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 VFCC. 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 610.917.1412 | dwmortensen@vfcc.edu |
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Leadership Tools by Dr. Don Meyer
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Ruggero, Ed. "Duty First: West Point and The Making of American Leaders." Harper Collins: New York, 2001.
Many books have been written about West Point but one that recently challenged me was Ed Ruggero's "Duty First: West Point and The Making of American Leaders." Ruggero takes the reader inside the world of the young men and women of West Point.
Ruggero observes, "The basic ingredient is good people. West Point takes great pains to admit young men and women who have demonstrated a readiness to learn, a willingness to take on responsibility."
The developmental experience includes five key elements: challenge, support, assessment, reflection, and freedom to fail. As I read this book I was profoundly challenged regarding the rigorous process these cadets went through to become effective soldiers/leaders. How prone we are to lower our expectations and simplify the processes through which we take our current generation of leaders-in-training.
If that challenge exists for those who are preparing for service to their country, how much more should we accept the challenge for preparation for service in the Kingdom of God? Whether in the marketplace or in the church, we are desperately in need of capable, effective leaders.
A simple sign in a West Point hallway says it all, "The more you sweat in peace, the less you will bleed in war." Anyone who cares about leadership development would do well to visit or read about the United States Military Academy at West Point as well as read "Duty First: West Point and The Making of American Leaders."
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