The following members of the Class of 2010 were recognized for acheivements during their studies at the divinity school:

• Doug Windley - Eerdmans’ Excellence in Biblical Studies Award
• Sonny Flowers - Lifeway Excellence in Christian Ministry Award
• Austin Preik - Zondervan Greek Language Award
• Ken Terry - Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Excellence Award

Ken Terry was also the first DMin graduate at the divinity school.

Alumni

• Mary Ridings (MA, 09) is getting married on July 3rd. Congratulations, Mary.  She is also looking for a place of ministry in the area.  Please contact the school if you know of opportunties.
• Austin Preik (MA, 10) preached his first message on Sunday, April 25th, at River Oaks Community Church in Clemmons, NC.  You can listen to the message by clicking http://riveroakschurch.org/Sermon_Detail.asp?sermon-id=604180081.
• Michael Fulp (MDiv, 08) has accepted the call of Science Hill Friends Church to serve as their pastor.
• Jacque Coffee (MA, 08) is known for her ministry through contemporary art. Visit Jacque’s website http://www.jacquecoffee.com/index.html to learn more.
• Doug Windley (MDiv, 10) was recently selected along with four other Army National Guard Chaplains to receive Clinical Pastoral Education training at the Durham V.A. Medical Center. Training began April 26th and includes 300 hours of pastoral care and 100 hours in education over an 11 week period.
• Evelyn Tobin (MTS, 02) will retire from her staff position at John Wesley College this summer.

Faculty

• Terry Eddinger’s article, “A Family in Crisis: King David’s,” appears in the Summer 2010 issue of the Biblical Illustrator.
• The Institute of Christian Growth, founded by Bill Wilson, Distinguished Professor of Counseling at CEDS, is now a part of the divinity school.
• Visit Mark Nickens’ website and discover the world of church history. www.christiantimelines.com
• J. L. Williams will be teaching Creating a Global Vision in the Local Church in Summer School (June 1-4). The course is designed to help the local church see beyond its own community and develop a global perspective of God’s activity. It will cover culturally sensitive strategies for members to become involved wi…th believers from other parts of the world through tactical support and enrichment projects as well as short-term mission trips.
• Darryl Bodie will be teaching Studies in the Life of David in Summer School (June 14-18). The course will focus on the relationships David had in the different stages of his life with God and others. It will also look at the struggles and victories, sins and consequences, writings and accomplishments of a man who sought the heart of God. Students will consider how to apply the lessons from his life to present day situations. Syllabus is on the website.
• Joey Faucette will be facilitating field education projects (Ministry Experience I) during June and July. Interested students should contact the administrative office immediately. ME 751 will be offered in the fall semester for MDiv students.

School

• The divinity school has received a grant from the Larson Foundation to fund five (5) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships. Applicants must request a Scholarship Application Form from the administrative offices. CEDS wishes to express it’s appreciation to the Larson family for it’s support of theological education.
• The book sale at the divinity school will continue through summer school. Hardcovers are $2 and paperbacks are $1. New books are being added weekly.
• Applications are now being accepted for the new DMin in Pastoral Leadership program. The prospectus for the program can be found at http://www.ceds.edu/forms/dmin-prospectus-10-11.pdf.  An application form can be accessed at http://www.ceds.edu/forms/dmin-application-form.pdf.

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