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DR. ANDREW C . DENTON PRESIDENT

A Letter from the President

By Dr. Andrew C. Denton

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e’ve experienced another incredible year at Crown College! Last May, we rolled out a new strategic plan where we launched our vision to become the Midwest’s Boldly Christian College. The response from alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and prospective families has shown us how important God’s vision is for Crown.

For the second year in a row, we experienced significant enrollment growth. We welcomed the largest incoming class for on-campus enrollment in a decade. Not only did we see growth in our on-campus programs, but we also experienced growth in our online programs, with a 15 percent increase over last year’s new online and graduate student enrollment.

New renovations continue to be a staple of our environment. This fall, we were fortunate to complete two significant projects: SPBI Hall, the first new building in over two decades, has now become home to over 140 female students. Our students love SPBI Hall!

From the community-style living to the spacious rooms, students find a sense of belonging within their hall.

We also completed the renovation of our west-wing classrooms. These new state-of-the-art classrooms feature modernized designs that incorporate a variety of learning modes to meet the needs of various learning styles.

Over the summer, we continued to deepen our commitment to academic excellence through an academic restructuring. We realigned our academic programs into a more cohesive “schools of” model, adding more schools, including the School of Theology + Ministry, a School of Online Studies, and a Graduate School of Counseling. Our academic restructure maximizes resources, skills, and expertise throughout our college. A significant example of this is the creation of the new Online and Distributed Learning Division, which allows us to strengthen the academic experience for all our students, including our traditional undergraduates.

In October, we were honored to host the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) President, John Stubmo, leaders from the C&MA national office, the C&MA Board of Directors, and other C&MA university presidents. These leaders

intentionally poured into our student body, and their presence blessed us.

As I reflect on all God has done for us over the last few years at Crown College, I am reminded of His goodness and faithfulness. To Him be the glory, honor, and praise for everything happening at Crown! I am grateful for the outstanding work our faculty and staff provide our students. It is a privilege to be part of this community, and I look forward to what God has in store as we journey through this season of excellence and growth.

If you have not had an opportunity to visit Crown lately, I encourage you to visit us. We would love to connect with you and hear your story.

While many things have changed, our commitment to being a boldly Christian college providing a lifelong, authentic community remains.

PRESIDENT OF CROWN COLLEGE

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JOEL JOHNSON VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE REL ATIONS

A Letter from the Vice President of College Relations

By Joel Johnson, MSS

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hope this letter finds you well and filled with the same enthusiasm for your college that we have for you. Your commitment, support, and dedication to Crown College have played an essential role in our continued growth and success; we are truly grateful for that.

We are thrilled to share that our 2023 Homecoming, held on September 29–30, was a resounding success.

Nearly 300 guests participated in this fantastic gathering that allowed us to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the Crown College community.

It was heartwarming to see the 1973 and 1983 reunions and the football reunion, making it a memorable occasion for all who

attended. A highlight of the weekend was the dedication of our brandnew residence hall, SPBI Hall, which stands as a testament to our progress and momentum.

As we look to the future, we hope to strengthen our bond with our alumni and friends. You have always been a vital part of the Crown College family, and your continued involvement is fundamental to our success.

I am frequently asked how alumni can support Crown College, and I suggest partnering with us in the following ways: first and foremost, we request your prayers. Your daily or weekly prayers provide essential spiritual support as we strive to fulfill our mission. Secondly, please share

your love for Crown College with your family and friends who may have college-age students. Lastly, we ask that you prayerfully consider becoming a donor to help us continue providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for our students.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at collegerelations@crown.edu if you have questions, prayer requests, or ideas. We appreciate your interest and engagement, and we look forward to the exciting journey ahead as we build an even stronger future for Crown College.

VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE REL ATIONS

VISITING ALUMNI ENJOY INTER ACTING WITH CROWN STUDENTS DURING HOMECOMING

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New Dean Named for School of Theology + Ministry

Dr. Bill Kuhn brings experience, vision to new role

By Nancy Zugschwert, MA

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ill Kuhn, EdD, has worn multiple hats during his 17-year tenure at Crown College, and on July 1, he marked a new milestone when President Andrew Denton, PhD, appointed him as Dean of the newly formed School of Theology + Ministry.

Kuhn most recently served as Vice President of Student Development, and as Campus Chaplain prior to that.

New academic structure The creation of the School of Theology + Ministry is a significant leap forward in Crown College’s journey. “The Driving force was the desire for academic excellence in all our educational programs,” Dr. Kuhn says.

School of Business. On the graduate level, programs are now operating under the Graduate School of Ministry or the Graduate School of Counseling.

“The new structure will leverage the strengths of both modalities for the sake of quality education, Kuhn says.” Students will benefit from the structural change as it fosters an environment of collaboration— intersecting the online and on-campus modalities will produce efficiencies and a heightened sense of collaboration.

"The driving force was Kuhn notes that academic structures the desire serve the mission and values of the organization, and Crown’s commitment for academic to quality in all programs brings opportunities to continually elevate excellence in all alignment, efficiency, and rigor of our educational academic achievement; academic structure serves as the framework programs." for excellence in all these areas.

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The Cabinet and Board decided to integrate the online modality (School of Online Studies and Graduate School) with the on-campus, faceto-face modality (School of Arts + Sciences) into a single academic unit by discipline, resulting in the creation of the School of Theology + Ministry, School of Health + Sciences, School of Liberal Arts + Education, and

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY + MINISTRY

A leader with depth, breadth, and vision The new appointment recognizes Kuhn’s deep understanding of Crown College’s student culture, its mission, and the dynamics of

the institution’s denomination. In his new role, Dr. Kuhn will oversee faculty and undergraduate, graduate, and online students in Theology + Ministry programs; he is also teaching two courses this semester.

“My influence has gone deeper within one area, which is kind of invigorating for me,” Kuhn says.

The new vision for the School of Theology + Ministry addresses current trends and looks optimistically toward the future. The challenges are manifold, from declining enrollment in theological institutions to the changing demographics of churches.

“The old models of education may not be the best models moving forward,” Kuhn noted. However, he is eager to continue and amplify Crown’s history of producing students who are “spiritually vibrant in their commitment to Christ, intellectually engaged as a lifelong learner, and skillfully prepared to be fruitful in ministry to God’s glory.”

The dean also addressed the current economic obstacles to theological education. From escalating costs to student debts, Kuhn acknowledged that the school needs to find innovative solutions for financial stability. To address this, he has initiated efforts to secure funds that will allow students to focus on their studies and later serve in ministries without the burden of debt.

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With a shortage of pastors and drastic drop in younger seminarians, Kuhn notes that Crown’s vision is to engage with high school students and instill a vision for the ministry earlier, even before they come to college. Next June, Crown will launch a cohort program for youth pastors to equip them to identify and cultivate emerging spiritual leaders among the youth they serve.

There is urgency to prepare students who are compelled to complete the Great Commission. Kuhn notes, “Robert Coleman said, ‘Unless we live our lives on the wavelength of the Great Commission [Matthew 28:18–20], our lives are irrelevant to the destiny of history.’ That motivates me personally to live on mission, and also to prepare people whose lives count for eternity as they live on mission with God.”

Community and support As part of his role, Dr. Kuhn is keen on fostering a strong bond between Crown College and the broader church community. He will engage with churches to understand their needs and encourage them to support programs at the School of Theology + Ministry.

The dean also emphasized the significant role that alumni play in shaping Crown’s present and future, noting, “Their prayers and encouragement are critical to advance God’s work at Crown.”

Invitation to partner “We long for major benefactors who can join us in the effort to prepare the next generation of Christian leaders,” Dr. Kuhn expresses. With a committed faculty, a supportive alumni network, and a vision led by Dr. Bill Kuhn, the School of Theology + Ministry is poised to make an indelible impact on students, the Church, and Christ’s Kingdom.

DR . BILL KUHN DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY + MINISTRY

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PAST AND CURRENT STUDENT CHAPL AINS GATHER TO CELEBR ATE 15 YEARS OF THE STUDENT CHAPL AIN PROGR AM

Gathering of Chaplains

April reunion commemorates 15 years of student chaplaincy role

By Monique Kleinhuizen, MA

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ach year since 2008, two Crown College students have been selected to serve as chaplains, providing spiritual leadership to the Crown student body and an important voice to campus leadership. At a gathering in April, student chaplains returned to campus to commemorate 15 years of the student chaplaincy program.

The student chaplaincy was initiated

by Bill Kuhn, former Campus Chaplain and newly appointed Dean of the School of Theology + Ministry (see p. 6), and seeing so many past chaplains together was a powerful experience for him.

“Rarely does a person get the opportunity to sit back in ministry and look at—and interact with—people they’ve poured their life into over the years,” Kuhn says. “People kept walking in, and I’d just start crying.

Many I hadn’t seen in years.”

The student chaplain role was formed when Kuhn and his team saw a growing need for more intentional ministry among students on campus.

“Student needs were far more

expansive than any one person could reasonably address,” Kuhn says.

Kuhn’s vision was to create space for thoughtfully chosen upper-class students to step into a paid, part-time role leading that ministry, receiving regular mentorship and leadership development opportunities. The student chaplains would build practical ministry and life skills while leading in a way that older leaders simply couldn’t.

Each year since then, one male and one female student have shepherded the spiritual formation of their peers, having a hand in coordinating worship and faith-centered events, speaking into staff discussions and major campus decisions, and mentoring other students one-on-one.

“Student Chaplains are the most exclusive student leader group in Crown’s history,” Kuhn says.

“We’ve been blessed to have some of the brightest and most capable students serve in this role.”

To plan the reunion event, Kuhn worked with Kelly Ripley, Administrative

Assistant for the Chaplain, to reach out to those who had served in the chaplain role, and invite them back to campus for a reunion that included this year’s current student chaplains.

During the reunion, the group met with President Andrew Denton, took a tour, ate lunch together, and heard from a fellow chaplain alumnus who is now a professor and author.

In Chapel, Kuhn introduced the former student chaplains, noting accomplishments and activities of the group of that would resonate with current students, such as: › Planning at least 1,600 chapel services › Spending hundreds of hours in prayer for the campus › Engaging in countless latenight faith conversations and Bible studies.

As Kuhn articulated each item, students rose to their feet, acknowledging the role their own chaplains had played in their lives.

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STUDENT CHAPLAIN SNAPSHOT

“There was such a sense of pride for them, realizing they’re part of this league of people,” Kuhn says.

“This small cohort of student leaders share something really unique, and it was a great thing to be a part of.”

but for the sake of remaining in Christ (John 15). Serving as a student chaplain forced me to slow down. I look at my life now and see that my relationship with God is strongest when I’ve embraced that lesson.”

In their words

Jason Maloney, Chaplain 2012–13 “My favorite memory is the 24/7 Prayer and Worship Night. Seeing the campus engage in constant, corporate prayer and worship was a special thing to be a part of leading. My time as a student chaplain gave me great experience in relational ministry and discipleship, as well as skills in planning out a ministry calendar and collaborating with others to help cultivate an environment for people to grow in their faith.”

Being a student chaplain is a sacrificial and deeply formative experience, evident in these reflections from some of the past chaplains.

Casey Blackbird, Chaplain 2018–19 “I could fill pages with what I learned from my year as a student chaplain.

There is often pressure on seminary students (like me), pastors, and Christian leaders to ‘make it applicable.’

The Lord invites us to consider His works and delight in them (Psalm 111), not for the sake of checking another box or nailing down a ministry strategy,

Nathan Pederson, PhD, Chaplain 2009–10 “The experience of being a student chaplain instilled me with more

confidence, both in myself in general as well as in the practical ministry skills God had given me. The leadership experience equipped me with a solid foundation as I entered seminary the next year and began to serve in new ministry roles. The mentorship provided by Bill Kuhn was—and continues to be—priceless.”

Carrie Wyatt, Chaplain 2012–13 “Planning and participating in Sunday night chapels was a phenomenal experience. It felt enriching to have hands-on experience planning those regular events, and I enjoyed the cozier vibe in the chapel. My experience as a student chaplain helped me grow as a leader in ways that I still use today: effective communication, counseling and walking alongside people in their faith, and planning and organization.”

PANEL OF STUDENT CHAPL AINS AND DR . BILL KUHN IN CHAPEL - APRIL 21

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NURSING STUDENTS EXPLORE THE HUMAN BODY USING NEW STATE- OF-THE-ART ANATOMAGE TABLES

Grant Provides State-of-the-Art Tools for Health + Sciences

By Nancy Zugschwert, MA

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rown College received over $400,000 from an anonymous family foundation to acquire four Anatomage tables—advanced 3D anatomy visualization tools. These tables, widely used by top medical schools, offer virtual dissection and detailed 3D views of the human body, including movements, system functions, and healthy or diseased parts. Mimicking a human cadaver,

the table's digital model provides a realistic experience in the study of anatomy and physiology.

The tables were delivered in October and students in Health + Science programs now have access to the human body as close to real life as possible through the unique, in-depth learning opportunities offered by the Anatomage tables.

Joel Johnson, Vice President of College Relations, noted that thanks to the generosity of the foundation, students will gain a competitive advantage in the workforce.

Dean of Health + Sciences Dr. Krista Hoekstra echoes Johnson’s gratitude.

“We are so excited for our students to experience God’s creation of the human body through this technology.”

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CROWN’S NEWEST BUILDING, SPBI HALL , SERVES AS RESIDENCE TO 140+ FEMALE STUDENTS.

Transforming for the Future A glimpse into SPBI Hall

By Ryan Synoground, ’18, ’22 MBA

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n the past year, Crown College’s commitment to excellence and growth has sparked the continued transformation of the St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, campus. The addition of the SPBI Hall new women’s residence hall and newly renovated classrooms demonstrate Crown’s dedication to providing students with a cutting-edge, comfortable, and empowering environment.

of 144 beds, with each floor housing 48 beds divided into eight suites.

The new residence hall was named in recognition of Crown’s heritage.

Crown was founded in 1916 by Rev. J.D. Williams and was originally known

as the Alliance Training Home. The name was changed in 1936 to St. Paul Bible Institute— or “SPBI” as students affectionately nicknamed it.

It was the name known to generations of students and alumni until 1992, when it became Crown College. SPBI played a vital role in Crown College’s legacy, and the new residence hall embodies a key SPBI slogan that expresses the heartbeat of the school: “Prepared places for prepared people.”

"Prepared places for prepared people."

The places where students live on campus often have the greatest impact on their experience. In the residence halls, students find a lifelong, authentic community and learn to find a new level of independence.

SPBI Hall is more than just a place to sleep; it’s a dynamic community space designed to enhance the overall student experience.

Name reflects Crown heritage The cornerstone of Crown College’s transforming campus footprint is the introduction of SPBI Hall, a residence hall exclusively designed for female students. This modern facility spans three floors and accommodates a total

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SUITE LAYOUT AND AMENITIES Each of the eight suites in SPBI Hall is thoughtfully designed to promote a sense of community and privacy. The suite layout includes a spacious community living area, two bathroom units, and three double bedrooms.

This configuration ensures that students can create lasting bonds with their suitemates while still enjoying personal space and comfort.

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1 COMMUNITY LIVING SPACE

The heart of each suite, this common area is equipped with comfortable seating, study tables, and space for relaxation for residents to socialize, study, and unwind.

2 BATHROOM UNITS

Each suite contains two well-appointed bathroom units, ensuring convenience and reducing wait times during busy mornings. These facilities are designed to be both functional and stylish.

3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS

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SPBI Hall features double bedrooms that provide students with cozy and comfortable living spaces. The double-bedroom layout encourages camaraderie between roommates and promotes a sense of togetherness.

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SPBI HALL COMMON AREAS AND AMENITIES To further enhance the living experience in SPBI Hall, every floor features an array of common spaces that cater to both communal and individual needs.

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4 LARGE COMMUNITY SPACE

Located on each floor, the community space is a hub for social interaction, events, and gatherings. It’s an ideal spot for students to connect with their peers and build lasting friendships.

5 FULL KITCHEN

Each floor is equipped with a full kitchen, allowing students to prepare their meals, host cooking sessions, or share a meal with friends.

6 STUDY ROOMS

Recognizing the importance of academic success, Crown College has included dedicated study rooms on each floor. These quiet, well-lit spaces offer a conducive environment for studying and collaborative work.

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Academic Classrooms: The west wing’s modern oasis

By Ryan Synoground, ’18, ’22 MBA In addition to SPBI Hall, Crown College is proud to introduce a series of new academic classrooms in the main building’s west wing on the first floor. These classrooms are designed to promote effective learning and provide students with a comfortable, technology-rich environment in which to excel academically.

KEY FEATURES OF THE ACADEMIC CLASSROOM MODERN FURNITURE

The classrooms are furnished with ergonomically designed chairs and desks and flexible seating arrangements to cater to a variety of teaching and learning styles.

HVAC SYSTEM

Each classroom is equipped with efficient climate-controlled systems to ensure a comfortable learning environment in any weather.

STATE- OF-THE-ART MOVABLE FURNITURE IN THE REMODELED WEST WING CL ASSROOMS PROVIDES FLEXIBILIT Y FOR VARIOUS LEARNING SCENARIOS.

TECHNOLOGY

The classrooms are equipped with advanced audio-visual systems, allowing for interactive teaching, multimedia presentations, and seamless connectivity for students’ devices.

First-class learning environment As Crown College continues to evolve and invest in its infrastructure, the institution’s dedication to academic excellence and student well-being reflects our commitment to make Christ the firm foundation of who we are—in our hearts and on our campus.

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R AMON CISNEROS ’98 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR

Thriving in the Unexpected

Alumni of the Year Ramon Cisneros stands firm through life’s challenges

By Nancy Zugschwert, MA

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ery few chapters in the story of Ramon Cisneros, a 1998 Crown College graduate and longtime pastor serving in Texas, could be called predictable. But when you stand back to look at the canvas of the life of Crown’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year, there is a distinct and beautiful pattern of unexpected twists and turns—always outlined in the sovereignty and grace of God.

Unexpected faith For the first decade of his life in Brownsville, Texas, Ramon Cisneros Jr. ’98 (Pastoral Ministries) attended religious services regularly at “Kingdom Hall” with his parents, who had joined

Jehovah’s Witnesses just before he was born. His parents stopped attending Kingdom Hall, but his mother became curious about the Spanish-speaking Alliance church the family passed by every Sunday on the way to dinner at his grandmother’s house. She started going to services there and gave her life to Christ; his sister followed her in this step of faith soon after.

Cisneros did not step into Christianity quite as readily. “I started going to the church, but at first did not want to,” he explains.

“I didn’t want to convert—I didn’t like Christians because of a bad experience I had with Christians when I was a Jehovah’s Witness.”

A friend of his sister from the church youth group came to the Cisneros home one day when Ramon was about 14 years old. “I had never had a girlfriend,” he recalls, “and was interested. So when she invited me, I started going to the church.” He adds, “I didn’t get a girlfriend but received a Savior.”

God may have used his sister’s friend to draw him to church, but the power of God’s Word and the love of the people drew him to commit his life to Christ when he attended a Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) camp in 1987.

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Unexpected connections Attending the camp for several years, Cisneros had heard about Crown College in far-away Minnesota and had even sent an inquiry at one point. He had been out of high school for a few years when Crown’s president attended a C&MA District Conference in Texas and inquired about Cisneros. Crown staff contacted Cisneros to invite him to visit the college—and to bring friends!

John Mark, the Cisneros’ second son, came along in 1998, and health issues again cropped up immediately— this time, a trapped tracheal ring that closed off 40 percent of the baby’s airway. “We weren’t sure if he was going to make it,” Cisneros remembers. “But again, God was faithful. And the Crown College family was just there, being very supportive in prayer and practical needs.

So when I talk about Crown College, it’s my second home.”

“I came from a very low-income family,” Cisneros explains. But Crown offered to pay for a van rental and told him if he could fill it up with teens and take them to Minnesota for a visit, they would pay the expenses. “I went ahead and filled it up with teenagers, and we went over to Crown; that’s how things got started.” Cisneros and two other youths from the van started at Crown the next couple of terms.

Timothy and John Mark not only survived but thrived. They were joined later by two additional brothers, Matthew and Jacob, and three of the four have been Crown College students!

The youngest, Jacob, is in high school and still deciding on his plans.

Gabby also became part of the Crown family and worked in the Registrar’s office, and at one point served as an adjunct instructor teaching Spanish.

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"Even when Unexpected family the answer is Cisneros was 22 when he came to no, even when Crown as a freshman in fall 1994, and by then, he had met a girl at church, Gabby, God chooses who now seemed much too far away in not to heal, He's Texas. They married over Christmas break and moved into Faith Village on still good." campus at the start of second semester.

2023 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR

Unexpected opportunities Ramon and Gabby welcomed their first son, Timothy, in 1996, but the baby had a rough start. “The day we brought him home, he was lacking oxygen,” Cisneros recalls. “He was rushed to the hospital.” While Timothy was hooked up to monitors of every kind in an attempt to stabilize him, the Crown family stepped in. “Our experience of the college then was just amazing,” he says.

“They were family. They were praying for Timothy, praying for me and Gabby.”

While still a student in 1997, Cisneros received his pastoral license as a junior and began his first ministry role at Abundant Life Alliance Church in Oak Grove, Minnesota. He graduated in 1998 and stayed until 1999 when he answered a call to serve as associate pastor at his home church in Brownsville. He later served as lead pastor and held that role until 2020, when he took on an associate

pastor role at Rio Life Community Church in Mercedes, Texas.

Cisneros has been bi-vocational throughout his career. Since 1999, he has worked at Hanna Early College High School in Brownsville, where he serves as the Special Education Department chair.

As a man with two full-time jobs and a busy family life, Cisneros has also managed to touch lives through many other activities. He has served the C&MA in different capacities, including serving on the District Executive Committee for the Alliance South Central District and Regional Church Planting Coach. He greatly enjoys his work in special education and is a Special Olympics coach.

But if you ask Ramon Cisneros about his impactful career, he gives all the glory to God. “Maybe it sounds like a cliché,” he reflects, “but I’m just an ordinary man who serves an extraordinary God. It is God in us that makes all the difference.

What am I proud of? I’m proud to serve.

I’m proud to be a pastor; whether it’s a lead pastor, youth pastor, or associate pastor, it doesn’t matter. Or even if I wasn’t a pastor, just the fact that I’m a Dad … I’m grateful for my salvation.

I came from a dysfunctional family.

I was dead. I was in rebellion. I was in total darkness, and God had mercy on me. He reached out and gave us life, and we can never repay God.”

Unexpected loss Ramon’s wife, Gabby, was by his side throughout his career, doing ministry and life together. “She is more than just a partner,” Cisneros says. “She is just part of me.”

Describing their connection in the present tense has been automatic for

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ALUMNI OF THE YEAR R AMON CISNEROS REMEMBERS THE JOY OF FAMILY TIMES BEFORE HE LOST HIS WIFE , GABBY, TO COVID IN 2021.

Cisneros ever since they married in 1994. But in 2021, COVID struck and cut Gabby’s life on Earth short, plunging him and his family into a season of unexpected—and unimaginable—loss.

“She fought hard,” Ramon says.

“Even the day after she was intubated, she was able to text me; she even sent me a song, ‘The Living Hope.’

She really tried; she just lost that battle with COVID.” Gabby was in the hospital for 79 days before she passed away on September 14, 2021.

Losing his wife has served to both test and strengthen Ramon’s faith. His journey has deepened his understanding of the sovereignty of God. He explains, “I’ve told the

church many times, ‘We don’t always understand why things happen, but the one thing that we do know is that God’s will is perfect, and it is good even if we don’t understand.’ Even at those low times when I feel alone, or I feel saddened, I’m always grateful— grateful because of the hope that we have in Christ. And that’s really what keeps me going, it’s our blessed hope.”

Unexpected honor Receiving the Alumni of the Year Award from his alma mater—his second family—has been a tremendous honor for Ramon Cisneros. Coming back to Crown for Homecoming and sharing his story in chapel stirred up many emotions for him, especially

when it came to Gabby. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to say much,” he says, “I just didn’t know what to expect. But I received the award on behalf of both of us because I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for Gabby.

I love Crown, and so did Gabby.”

Ramon Cisneros Jr. has learned the power of trusting God. “I want people to know that God is good,” Cisneros shares.

"Even when the answer is no, even when God chooses not to heal, He’s still good.

That’s something that I want to be able to convey to people that regardless of what happens in our lives: God is good.”

CISNERO FAMILY, R AMON CISNEROS, PRESIDENT ANDREW DENTON AND LISA DENTON

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CROWN STUDENTS ENJOY CR AFTS AND SNACKS AT A DESTINATION:SERVE SITE IN LOS ANGELES

From Canoes to Classrooms How Destination:Serve shapes future missionaries and leaders

By Monique Kleinhuizen, MA

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n 1966, undergraduate students piled into dugout canoes for a 60-mile trip down the Napo River in Ecuador. The goal was to experience what it’s like to be a missionary, and it was the first documented trip of its kind at what was then St. Paul Bible College.

Amidst a tumultuous time in the nation and the Church, they set their focus on sharing the Gospel far and wide.

least one experiential trip through Destination:Serve before they graduate—with groups setting out each spring to locations around the globe.

Trips like this served to set the groundwork for a partnership with the Alliance Youth Corps (AYC) and eventually Intercultural Experiences (ICE). Today, more than half of Crown students participate in at

“The goal is that our students are able to see and grasp what God is doing all around the world, to think and pray about how they’re going to be a part of the mission God’s called us to,” says

Although the programs have had different names and formats over the years, they point to a longstanding history of global, hands-on outreach and service opportunities for students.

Martha Swift, MEd, Vice President for Student Development. “We hope to be His witnesses here, near, and far.

It’s not just about a one-time trip, but really grasping how they’re going to engage in ministry for a lifetime.”

Crown works with Envision–a ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance–to establish ongoing relationships at key ministry sites in the United States and abroad.

This partnership allows students to engage with the denomination while expanding their appreciation of the global Church and their role in it.

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Powerful impact Through Destination:Serve sites, countless individuals each year have an opportunity to interact with Christians—often for the very first time. Crown students give their time and talents generously through these trips, and God blesses them generously, too, with life-changing experiences.

Student stories During a Destination:Serve trip to New York last year, Social Work major Alex Leighton ’25 experienced powerful personal transformation. “Before going on the DS trip I had a difficult time talking to people at Crown,” Leighton said. “Going on the Destination:Serve trip gave me a new community of friends. I now have people I can talk

hosting an outreach event for women working in the red-light district. “We played games, danced to music, got to learn their stories and teach them about our own. The Holy Spirit was working in that room that day, and two of the women gave their life to Christ.

I will never forget the joy we all felt.”

to at Crown and be myself with. Going on the DS trip showed me that it is okay to open up to people and be goofy.

[It showed] me that if I take a leap of faith and step out of my comfort zone, there will be opportunities that show up that I didn’t have before.”

Noah Mansker ’26, a Nursing major, went to Thailand last spring. “Seeing the world as one body of Christ, and seeing people come to Christ shaped how I see the world and how we are all brothers and sisters,” Mansker says. “And it made me realize how much there is in the world.”

Cambria Whiteis ’24 a Next Generation Ministry Leadership, Discipleship Ministries, and Christian Studies major, was on the same trip to Thailand.

She says the highlight of the trip was

“I loved connecting with the people there,” says nursing major Isabelle Sager ’23, who traveled to Ecuador last year. “The people were so welcoming and loving. There was also a big theme of pouring out but also resting, knowing how to give everything you have to love people, but remembering to have your cup filled and strength renewed. It has helped me to think seriously about a future in missions.”

STUDENTS EXPERIENCE JOY AS THEY IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THE CULTURE OF DESTINATION:SERVE LOCATIONS

Team behind the teams:

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No matter where you’re located, you can be part of the Destination:Serve team.

Here’s how:

Make a financial gift to support one or more trips—give in gratitude for your own Destination:Serve experience or give in honor of a specific student participant. You can participate in the Support Raising Board which marks 150 days leading up to the departure date. Choose a number, make a gift of that many dollars, and commit to praying on your assigned date. Explore ways to support Destination:Serve at givecampus.com/schools/ CrownCollege/destination-serve.

Destination:Serve trip Applications are typically due in October for the following spring. If you’re a student or know a student who may be ready for a life-changing experience, start praying for God to guide you to where He wants you to serve.

PRAY Commit to praying for the students as they prepare for their trips, for safety and open doors as they go, and for lasting impact in the communities where students will be serving. Look for photos and updates from the teams on Instagram: @ccstudentlife.

SHARE If you’re praying for a DS team— or just want to send a note of encouragement you may send messages via Instagram: @ccstudentlife. They’ll be shared with team leaders.

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Upcoming Destination:Serve trips After spring semester concludes next May, hundreds of Crown students will continue the Destination:Serve tradition in locations around the world. Here are the trips and activities slated for 2024:

DESTINATION:SERVE , THAIL AND

NEW YORK CITY, NY

BERLIN, GERMANY

This site focuses on diaspora ministry: serving people living away from their country of origin. There are over 50 unreached people groups in New York City, and teams partner in teaching English, evangelism, youth ministry, prayer, and developing partnerships with local churches.

Northeast Germany has the highest concentration of self-described atheists in the world. The destruction of WWII, followed by a communist government, resulted in the elimination of almost all religion. Through strategic partnerships, this site gives opportunities to encounter and walk with Jesus, innovatively sharing the Good News and developing missional leaders.

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA

DESTINATION:SERVE , ECUADOR

This site builds relationships by meeting practical needs: providing clothing and food, dental and health clinics, a mobile pregnancy center, literacy classes, job training, mentoring, and tutoring. They also offer churchplanting support, Vacation Bible School (VBS), and community events.

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DR)

In partnership with the Dominican Alliance Church, this site identifies and develops leaders through The Greenhouse—a place of refuge for 50,000+ students at the largest university in DR—plus One Child development centers and local church ministry.

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QUITO, ECUADOR

This site believes that when a community witnesses a group sacrificing their time and energy to serve them, conversations are had, relationships are built, hearts are opened, and lives are transformed forever. Teams partner in soccer ministry, assembling food baskets, and caring for teens and their babies at a pregnancy center.

DESTINATION:SERVE , LOS ANGELES

SENDAI, JAPAN

Less than one percent of the Japanese people are followers of Christ, and only about one percent of those Christfollowers are under the age of 25. This site is focused on bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to the young people of Japan. The visiting team will teach English and do university outreach, coffee shop ministry, and prayer walks.

TRUJILLO, PERU

In partnership with Inca Link, this site focuses on supporting and encouraging local ministries. Students will be exposed firsthand to the poverty in the garbage dump and will assist with English classes, VBS-like programs, construction projects, and sharing God's love with the kids and their families.

BANGKOK, THAILAND

This site focuses on bringing two specific groups of people closer to Jesus: women and children in the red-light districts, and university students. Teams partner in ministry through university student outreach, red-light district outreach, relational evangelism, and English tutoring.

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DE STINATION : SE RVE TRIPS MAKING POWE RFU L G LOBAL IM PACT Below are locations were students have served since 2006. Please pray for continued fruit from these trips.

2006 - 07:

2011-12:

2017-18:

International: China, Republic of Congo,

International: Spain, Dominican

International: Dominican

Ecuador, India , Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan

Republic, Guinea, Fiji, Kyrgyzstan,

Republic, India, Japan

Domestic: Rainbow Gathering

Jerusalem, Vietnam, Ireland

Domestic: Houston

Domestic: Hamtramck (MI) 2007- 08:

2018-19:

International: China, Republic of

2012-13:

International: Thailand, Germany,

Congo, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Haiti,

International: Spain, Thailand,

Eastern Europe, Morocco, France

India, Ukraine, Mexico, Thailand

Macedonia, Taiwan, Taiwan, Thailand

Domestic: Montana

Domestic: Hamtramck (MI), Minneapolis 2013-14:

2020 -21:

2008- 09:

International: Dominican

Domestic: Atlanta, Montana, New

International: Jerusalem, Republic of Congo,

Republic, Taiwan, Ecuador

Mexico, Providence (RI)

Domestic: Hamtramck (MI),

2014-15:

2021-22:

Arizona, Minneapolis

International: Belize, Chile, Dominican

Domestic: Chicago, Miami, New York City

China, Thailand, Taiwan, Germany

Republic, Israel, Taiwan, Paris 2009 -10:

Domestic: Cleveland

International: South Africa,

2022-23:

International: Guatemala, Thailand, Ecuador

Thailand, Choir Europe Tour, Peru,

2015 -16:

India, Jerusalem, Germany, Gabon,

International: Jamaica, India,

Uganda, Cambodia, Germany

Mexico, Taiwan, Kenya , Dominican

Domestic: Arizona, Hamtramck (MI)

Republic, London, Thailand, India Domestic: Cleveland

2010 -11:

Laos, Burkina Faso, Paraguay, Peru, China,

2016 -17:

Germany, Mongolia, Ireland, Morocco

International: Germany, Dominican

Domestic: Texas, Hamtramck

Republic, Ecuador, Montreal,

(MI) , Minneapolis

Haiti, Spain, Indonesia

Domestic: Los Angeles, New York City

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SPORTS, CELEBR ATIONS, AND REUNIONS MARKED CROWN’S 2023 HOMECOMING ON SEPT. 29 –30.

Crown Homecoming Celebrating years and wins

By Joel Johnson, MSS

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rown’s Homecoming celebration on Sept. 29 and 30 included an abundance of activities for students, alumni, and Crown fans and families of all ages.

Highlights included the Golden Grads Luncheon celebrating our 50-year reunion class (1973), a 40year Reunion Celebration Service

(1983), the official Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for the new SPBI Hall residence, and, of course, athletics!

Crown Polars walked away with wins in football vs. Westminster College (15-17), men’s soccer vs. North Central University (4-2), and women’s soccer, also vs. North Central (2-0).

Nearly 300 people attended the festivities over the course of two days!

If you missed it, it’s not too early to mark your calendar for next year, Sept. 20–21, 2024, when we plan to celebrate reunion classes from 1974–2014 (all the years ending in 4!), a College Choir alumni reunion, and Men’s and Women’s Soccer reunions.

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80s Laurie (Dunn) Eisenbraun ’80

Alumni News 60s Gordon Donoho ’65 Retired at age 76 after 50 years in the ministry. I served as a youth pastor, senior pastor, missionary church planter in Mexico, and a faith community connector connecting pastors across denominational lines. Created citywide pastor clusters, annual Pastoral Excellence Forum, and Monthly NoName Fellowship for pastors and community leaders. Helped develop Care Fresno in partnership with Fresno Police Department and Fresno County Sheriff Department.

I was appointed to serve on special task forces for Fresno Unified School District. My final nine years before my retirement, I was the CEO/President of Christians in Action Missions International. I received my M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and an honorary Doctorate from Fresno Pacific University.

Married my bride, Hope Smith, in 1966, and we celebrated our 57th year together on September 9. We have two adult children and eight grandchildren. God has blessed my family and me with one incredible life.

Roger Monson ’65 I lost my first wife, Pat, to ovarian cancer in 2015, after 57 years of marriage. I retired in 2016 after 51 years in pastoral ministry. I remarried in 2019.

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Terry ’72 and Janet (Raebel) ’69 Stumbo Married for 55 years. We’ve lived in the Brainerd Lakes area for the past 35 years, serving in various ministries and enjoying having two of our three kids and all of our grands and greats living close by. We keep trying to retire, but God continues to place ministry opportunities in front of us—the latest is teaching middle schoolers at Stare Academy, the new Christian classical school in Brainerd.

Deborah (Anderson) Wiseman ’73 Teaching middle school band in Redding, CA. My husband, John, is on staff at Risen King Alliance Church.

Sheldon Hedin ’75 Retired and living in Montrose, MN. Three sons and two grandchildren live in Fargo, ND. Free coffee when you stop by and visit.

Diane (Gleason) Harris ’77 My husband, Brian Harris ’79, and I are wrapping up 47 years of ministry with the C&MA and EFCA. For the last nine years, we have been serving as pastors to missionaries for workers in Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Middle East with ReachGlobal, the mission arm of the EFCA. We retired in March. It has been a sweet life!

My husband and I have retired from teaching. He taught junior and senior high science and special education and was a high school principal. I taught elementary grades K–8 during my teaching years. We have a total of 13 grandkids and 3 step grandkids.

Mary Fillinger ’81 Retired Office Assistant from Crosspoint Community Church of Oconomowoc (C&MA), now volunteering and enjoying being a grandmother of seven.

Bary ’81 and Michele (Jessberger) ’81 Felt Empty nesters after 41 years of parenting— kind of bittersweet! Barry and I are retired but stay plenty busy with home projects, family/ grandkids, church activities, and biking.

James Milford ’82 Ordained non-denominational since 2017 and am in the process of relocating to Lewistown, MT. I Publish a daily bible study on Facebook, reaching out to people who consider themselves Christian but outside of a church.

Clark Hjelle ’82 My wife, Sherry, and I are both now retired. We both turned 70 this year. After retiring from Digi-Key in Thief River Falls after 15 years, I drove truck and trailer part time for a local company before I got the call two years ago from my home church in Viking, MN, to be their pastor. This is my 3rd small church which I have served.

I’m glad to be there. We now have 4 grandchildren and our youngest son is getting married in June of 2024.

Paul ’84 & Marcia Gedden Paul retired in June 2022 after serving 28 years at Crown College and as Pastor for Senior Adults at Christ Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska for 15 years. Marcia also retired after serving at Crown, Ridgeview Medical Center, and then CityCare Counseling in Omaha.

Frank Mata ’86 Retired but serving as Associate Pastor at Seneca Assembly of God, Seneca, IL. I also serve as a chaplain with Marketplace Chaplains, visiting eight businesses throughout the month. I'm privileged to preach in several churches around northern Illinois as a guest speaker and fill-in. I'm a grandpa now—three grandkids.

Kathy and I have been married 39 years now and are very blessed. Thankful for all the Lord has done for us.

Oneita (Delph) Pies ’86 Retired elementary school educator/principal (33 years).

Affiliate faculty at Colorado Christian University: College of Adult and Graduate Studies in the School of Education Professions; Remote Student Teacher Field Coach/Supervisor (2019–Present). Happily married to Jeff Pies, retired C&MA Pastor. We have two adult children and three grandchildren.

Michael Ireland ’87 Received Minnesota Wing, Civil Air Patrol, US Air Force Auxiliary, Chaplain of the Year Award 2021­–2022.

Noelle (Crocker) Mickelsen ’89 In my 23rd year of teaching. My current role is Library Coordinator for Hillcrest Lutheran Academy—a Classical Christian School. I am part-time at Hillcrest, which allows me to watch my infant grandson two days a week!

90s Scott Kenney ’90 Retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2014 with 21 years served. Worked at the Minneapolis & Oklahoma City Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Currently working from home as a Cybersecurity Engineer for a technology company. My wife and I celebrated 21 years of marriage, and we have four kids and four grandkids.

We’re in our 14th (and final) year of homeschooling.

I also serve as the Adventurers Advisor and Troop Chaplain for my boys’ Trail Life USA Troop.

Laurie (Hollowell) Chernosky ’91 Retired in May 2023 after 32 years in public education.

Blake Passmore ’91 Moving overseas for work. Award photographer and writer. Three kids and 5 granddaughters!

Eric Watne ’92 Starting my 27th year as the owner of Paint Omaha, a residential painting business. My wife, Stacey, is a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner at Methodist Health System in Omaha. Youngest daughter, Bay ’23, married Crown classmate Jeremiah VanAcker ’23, last June. Both graduated from Crown in May and are at UW Wisconsin-LaCrosse for graduate school.

Emi Aizaki ’94 After teaching high school math for 27 years in Minnesota, Hawaii, Israel, Brazil, Spain, and Chile, I am taking two years off and attending seminary.

Cory Stout ’96 In November 2021, I participated in and completed Ironman Florida with our 21-year-old daughter Alexis.

We were able to run the final 10 miles of the race together and cross the finish line side by side—an incredible journey and epic moment for us.

Bernie Shambour ’97 After graduating from Crown College, I embarked on a successful career in manufacturing management, eventually managing operations in North America and Asia. I am a Lions International Melvin Jones Fellow, CAP Agency Volunteer, Church Finance Committee Chairperson, and I have served in my hometown as Planning Commission Chair, City Council Member, and Mayor.

James Pettit ’98 Received a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University in December 2021. Currently Senior Pastor at Lakewood Park Baptist Church in Auburn, IN, and head of Lakewood Park Christian School. Two of our six children are married, and we have our first grandchild. Serving on the missions board, Association of Baptists for Worldwide Evangelism since 2023. Previously served on the board of Baptist Children’s Home.

00s Philip Stalnaker ’02 Recently called to take over as Lead Pastor of Lake Wales Alliance Church in Lake Wales, FL.

Melissa MacDonald ’03 Live in Iowa with husband, Luis, where we are foster parents and active in our local community. I run my own business writing, speaking, and coaching, and am also the Interim Executive Director of INCM (International Network of Children's Ministry).

Josephine Siler ’03

Trent ’13 & Katie (Mateer) ’14 Studer

My picture book “Howie's Broken Hee-Haw” won second place in the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Directors' Choice Awards. I'm also published in the upcoming devotional book “Ordinary People Extraordinary God,” from End Game Press.

Married with 3 kids: Evelyn (5), Axel (3), and Duke (1). We live in Blaine, MN.

Anne Schaefer ’14

Seth Pettit ’05

Graduated from Luther Seminary with an M.Div. in 2022. Called as a pastor to Elk River Lutheran Church, ELCA.

Seth joined the Army National Guard in 2009 and was deployed for a tour in Iraq in 2010. Currently deployed in Kuwait.

Peter ’14, ’19 MA and Rebekah (Bartlett) ’15 Schultz We are so thankful to God for the gift of our children, both in heaven and on earth! Peter is a counselor at a Christian counseling clinic, after getting his master's in counseling online from Crown. I am at home, homeschooling our children. We attend Eagan Hills Alliance church and are so blessed to stay connected with so many crown grads through the Alliance!

Nicholas Swanson ’06 Married 15 years and going strong! We have a beautiful 12-year-old daughter, and I am currently working as a games cinematic animator for PlayStation.

Shannon Wetzel ’07 Graduated with my master's degree in library science in 2019 from St. Catherine University in St Paul. I work full time at Three Rivers Park District as a Record Management Technician.

Haily Unferdorfer ’16 Marketing Manager—and I'm a new homeowner!

Michaela (Finley) Friedman ’17

Jennifer (Karkula) Raushel ’08 Promoted to AVP of Branch Operations at Woodland Bank. Celebrated 12 years of marriage with Blaine.

Living happily ever after “Up North” with our two dogs.

David Jernander ’09 Serving as President/Executive Director of Quest Discipleship Ministries.

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Married my husband, Josh Friedman, on September 20, 2020. Currently working at Aurora Pharmaceutical in Northfield, MN, as a Quality Control Chemist.

I love the variety of lab work and the excitement of new products being brought to market!

Matthew Lower ’17 Serving as Lead Pastor of Crosswinds Alliance Church in Butler, PA. I have been married to my wife, Christy, since October 9, 2021, and have been serving as an Army Reserve Chaplain for two years.

Jason Masters ’10

Peter Saldana ’18, ’20 MBA

My wife Tiffany and I planted a church almost ten years ago. We've been married for elevens years, and we have four beautiful children.

Advanced to candidacy for my Ed.D. in Organizational Change & Administration at California Baptist University. Thank you to those at Crown who continue to encourage me.

Adam ’14 & Heather (Whitaker) ’12 Helvie Welcomed baby number 4 on December 30, 2022.

Danielle Alvarado-Martinez ’19 New job at Snap Agency as a UX/UI Designer, and I married Hanz Martinez ’21.

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Vance Frusher ’20 Moved back from serving overseas with TeachBeyond, and now serving in TeachBeyond's Advancement office.

Jonathon Porterfield ’20 Ordained with the C&MA in the Alliance New England District. Plan to head overseas with aXcess.

Sherman Yang ’20 Serving as Youth Ministry Pastor at Saint Paul Hmong Alliance Church. Married to Naomi since November 2021.

Jennifer Davis ’21 Graduated with my Master of Arts in Counseling in 2021 and took the NCE a few months later. I have been providing Telehealth for global workers and also volunteer once a week at a Christian international school in town. I love my job and so appreciate the preparation I received at Crown.

Stephan Brown ’22 Relocated from Conyers, GA, to San Diego, CA, in August 2023, where I am now serving as Associate Pastor for English Ministry at Vietnamese Alliance Church of San Diego (SDCMA).

Hannah McFarland ’22 After finishing my MA in Counseling through Crown online in September 2022, passed the National Counselor’s Exam in January. In May, obtained my mental health counseling license, and as of May 12, I practice in a Christian counseling center in central Iowa. Praising God for leading me up to this point and beyond!

Farah Everswick ’23 Working as Worship Director at Community United Methodist Church in Monticello, MN.

Neil Johnson ’12 Next Gen Pastor at Berean Community Church in Rochester, MN, as of August 2021. My wife, Caitlin, and I are parents to daughter Rosemary (6) and son Tobias (2).

Memorials

CROWN COLLEGE EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING CROWN FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY.

LeRoy H. Anson ’50

Dr. Gary Wozniak ’83

Dr. M Fred Polding

February 3, 2023

November 9, 2023

September 9, 2023

Passed away on February 3, 2023, at age 97. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and attended and graduated from St. Paul Bible Institute in 1950. He and his wife, Isabell, pastored and served numerous Christian & Missionary Alliance churches in Nebraska, and LeRoy worked for Back to the Bible Broadcast until he retired in 1992.

Alumnus and former faculty member, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 65. He taught in the Christian Ministry department for 16 years before retiring.

Former faculty member and trustee, passed away on September 9, 2023, at age 84. He and his wife of 64 years, Helen, raised two boys, Jon and Andrew; Fred loved being grandpa to Elaina and Drew. Fred served as Chair of the Missions Department at St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College), where he also helped found the football program and was the school’s first Head Coach. His career included working with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Ivory Coast, Africa, and France, and at the national office; pastoring Hope Church in Apple Valley, MN; and serving as District Superintendent for the Midwest District of the C&MA.

Glenn C. Thorson ’73 January 9, 2023 Passed away on January 9, 2020, at age 69.

Glenn graduated from Crown in 1973. He and his wife, Judy (Mickelson) were married for 45 years and made their home in Watertown, MN.

Judith Abel November 30, 2022 Passed away on November 30, 2022. She attended St. Paul Bible College for one year and became a certified Pharmacy Technician. Judy married Orland Abel, and they were blessed with two daughters and later served as foster parents.

Joan Spilde Wife of alumnus Daryl Spilde, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer for two years. The Spildes were married for 56 years.

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A BEAUTIFUL SEPTEMBER DAY, WINNING THE GAMES, AND BEING WITH CROWN FRIENDS WERE GREAT REASONS TO SMILE AT HOMECOMING 2023!

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