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Volume 159: February 2014
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Seven New Majors and One Masters Announced
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Beginning in the fall of 2014, Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) will be offering seven new undergraduate degrees that include: Criminal Justice, Sports Management, Digital Media Graphic Design, Digital Media Web Design and Development, Middle Level (4-8) Reading/English Language Arts - Public and Private Certification, Deaf Culture Studies and Online Business Administration. Additionally, a new graduate degree, Master of Organizational Leadership, will be offered. VFCC is eager to provide these new degrees to future students of the college.
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Starting today, we will be posting a new fact about the institution, its history and other fun insights on our website and social media platforms throughout the next 75 days.
These facts are part of the 75th Anniversary celebration that will culminate with a memorable commencement ceremony on May 9, 2014.
Log in daily to read them!
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Professor Earns Notable Fellowship
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Dr. Bill Clarkson, Business Department Chair, is the recipient of the Kern Fellowship for Acton University 2014 for the third consecutive year. The fellowship assembles Protestant professors to address issues of social ethics, sound anthropology and economic understanding in American seminaries. Recipients of this prestigious award are offered exceptional resources for use in their classrooms and in scholarly advancement.
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Alumnus Presents New Flag: Republic of Congo
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Rachel DiTrolio '10 presented the 53rd flag in Flower Chapel on January 28, 2014 via streaming video. She is currently serving the people of the Republic of Congo as an English teacher, while also offering women classes in business and cottage-industry development.
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VFCC held its 11th annual Missions Bootcamp on February 7 and 8. Missions Bootcamp serves as an effective platform for those traveling to the mission field this year, to discuss issues of cultural awareness, safety, missionary cues, dos and don'ts, etiquette and gender. These topics were illustrated through games, team building exercises and scenarios acted out. Bootcamp was the first student event held at the college's conference center.
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Spring Break Missions Trips
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Each year during spring break, VFCC students venture to foreign lands to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. This year, spring missions teams will be ministering in Eurasia, Nicaragua and Romania. Additionally, the Concert Choir will be traveling to Italy this spring. Other missions trips over the summer will include Asia, Greece and Northern Ireland.
These mission trips will allow students to apply and exercise their faith and learning in transformative ways. Keep them in your prayers as they travel around the world.
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Recent Alumnus Becomes Marketing Manager
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A successful French-owned company recently made a fantastic hiring choice in Nikki (Roskowinski) Robles '12, one of VFCC's recent digital media communications graduates.
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Patriots Win in Winston-Salem
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During the second weekend of January, the VFCC men's basketball team took the Tar Heel State by storm. The Patriots traveled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to compete in the Piedmont International Classic. They dominated from beyond the three-point line, as well as on the defensive side of the court.
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Wisdom from the Assemblies of God in India
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On January 27, VFCC was blessed to have Rev. David Mohan, Ph.D., speak in Chapel. As a denominational leader in southern Asia and a pastor with a passion for teaching, Dr. Mohan was invited to share his wisdom with our students and staff while visiting the U.S. from India.
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Blast From the Past Winner 2013
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Congratulations go out to Julie (Wakeman) Paré '94 for correctly identifying three of the six alumni in the 2013 Blast From the Past photo contest. The photo of the 3D Ministry Group appeared in the 1991 yearbook. The next Blast From the Past photo contest will appear in the 2014 Annual Report.
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Students "Throw Back" at the '90s Social
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Do you remember Rugrats, Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies? On February , VFCC students donned their plaid flannel shirts and Scrunchies for the '90s Social sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) for an evening of fun, music and food.
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On January 29, SGA hosted a student Open Mic Night. Performers expressed their creativity and musical talent in a cafe style atmosphere at the Anvil.
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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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Morgan, Robert J. "The Red Sea Rules." Thomas Nelson, Inc.: Nashville, 2001.
Ever since the Garden of Eden, life has been full of trials, pain and suffering. A dark storm may be just around the corner. When we face difficulties, our first questions revolve around how to get out of this situation and why would this happen. The real question should be, "How can God be glorified in the situation I am facing?" Robert J. Morgan's book "The Red Sea Rules: The Same God Who Led You In Will Lead You Out" holds incredibly encouraging and challenging reminders of biblical truths. He presents ten "rules" when facing a Red Sea in our lives to gain a right perspective, to pray and to see God glorified in whatever difficulty we may encounter.
Morgan says, "So, take a deep breath and recall the deepest secret of the Christian life: When you are in a difficult place, realize that the Lord either placed you there or allowed you to be there, for reasons perhaps known for now only to Himself. The same God who led you in will lead you out."
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