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DR. JOHN J. DAVIS GUARDIAN OF GRACE Dr. Davis’ leadership saw Grace College & Seminary through one of its toughest decades. Read how his commitment to Grace’s mission and his multiple giftings made him the right man for the job.
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2011-12 FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Take a look at Grace’s 2011-12 financial perfor mance and consider celebrating Grace College & Seminary’s 75th anniversary by donating a gift in honor of one of the past presidents.
TWO EIGHT & NINE A Publication of Grace College & Seminary Volume 32 | Number 3
Institutional Mission Grace is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence and preparing for service.
Two Eight & Nine Creative Team Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Sterner C 94 Managing Editor: Kerith Ackley-Jelinek Art Director / Designer: David Carey BS 00 Contributing Writer: Andrew Jones BA 11 Photography: Mary Anne Morgan, Stephanie Witte C 11 Alum Notes Editor: Mary Polston BA 78 Copy Editors: Andrew Jones BA 11, Rhonda Raber, Paulette Sauders BA 64, CBS 77, Nancy Weimer BA 75
Grace College & Seminary Administration President: Ronald E. Manahan MDiv 70, ThM 77, ThD 82 Vice President of Advancement: John Boal BS 84 Director of Alumni Relations: Tammy Denlinger BS 81, MA 88 Comments may be sent to alumni@grace.edu. Opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Grace College & Seminary. Grace College & Seminary reserves the right to edit alum note submissions.
On The Cover Grace President Dr. Ron Manahan (MDiv 70, ThM 77, ThD 82) holding a photo of Dr. Alva J. McClain, founder of Grace Theological Seminary.
What’s In A Name? Two Eight & Nine references Ephesians 2: 8–9, the verses upon which Grace College & Seminary were founded. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.”
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