May 21, 2010 

Dear Alums,

One of the great pleasures I have as director of the MA in Global Leadership (MAGL) and the Doctor of Missiology (DMiss) is teaching (and learning from!) men and women in Christian leadership around the world, even as they stay fully engaged in their ministries while studying. These seasoned practitioners--currently from every habitable continent--come together in cohort to explore the theories, practices, and global contexts of missional leadership. They are being well prepared to embrace their role in the missio Dei and become missional change agents in their own communities.

As the Church continues to grow and spread throughout the majority world, it is in need of more and better leaders. Our vision with both the MAGL and the DMiss is to further equip leaders who are committed and ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

In this issue of AlumNews you will read about Fuller alum Moffat Zimba who, along with his wife Doreen, founded Northrise University, Zambia's first nationally recognized private university. Deprived of good educational opportunities in his early years, Moffat readily acknowledges the significant role of his education at Fuller Seminary on his work with Northrise. You will delight in reading how this university has trained up leaders who have impacted Zambia in a variety of positive ways.

May Moffat Zimba's story be an encouragement to you as you, too, seek to think, live, and lead into the future.

Mark Hopkins
Director, MA in Global Leadership and Doctor of Missiology
Assistant Professor of Leadership

ALUMNI/AE IN ACTION

Empowering Zambians Through Education
Passionate about training leaders in his country, Moffat Zimba (DMin '99) founded Northrise University, Zambia's first nationally recognized private university. Read his story

COUNCIL CORNER

Go and Tell
Alumni/ae Council member Barbara Cavaness (PhD '02, MDiv '85), who trains leaders around the world, tells about a lesson learned from a young orphaned girl in China. Read her reflection

50th Class Reunion
June 11-12
To all members of Fuller's Class of 1960: Don't miss the reunion festivities next month! If you have not yet responded to our invitation, let us hear from you! Contact Elijah Davidson at 626-584-5498 or alum-alumni@fuller.edu.

FULLER NEWS

Luke Timothy Johnson Delivers Payton Lectures
Luke Timothy Johnson, of the Candler School of Theology, addressed the topic "Spirit and Body: The Corinthians and the New Creation." Read more

Conference for Recent MDiv Graduates Held
More than 70 attend a two-day conference for recent MDiv graduates, "The Next Faithful Step," which looked at ministering in difficult times. Read more

Carolyn Gordon Offers Encouragement at Pastors' Lunch
This President's Pastors' Lunch featured Dr. Gordon offering a talk entitled "Noah Got Drunk, Jonah Sat Down, and Peter Went Fishing: When Ministry is Hard." Read more

All-Seminary Chapel Features Alexis Abernethy
Dr. Abernethy spoke on "Worship in Spirit and Truth" at a chapel where Bill and Delores Brehm, founding sponsors of the Brehm Center, were special guests. Read more

Encore Performance of Jubilate! Offered
After last November's acclaimed premiere, Jubilate! An Ancient-Future Concert Mass, an original composition by Fuller's Ed Willmington, was performed again with new choreography. Read more

Dr. Mouw Addresses Need for Christian Psychology
"Why a Christian Psychology?" was the topic of a luncheon sponsored by Fuller's Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), featuring President Mouw. Read more

New Theology, News & Notes Released
The spring 2010 issue focuses on "Human Flourishing: Reflecting the Abundance of Creation." Read the magazine online

Fuller in the Media
The newspaper Kukmin Daily, based in Seoul, Korea, ran an article about Fuller President Richard Mouw after his visit to that country. Read more

Check Fuller's News Archive for more stories

UPCOMING EVENTS: CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Congregations as Emotional Systems
May 25    11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
"Congregations as Emotional Systems: Implications for Pastors and Their Families" will be the topic of this last Ministry Enrichment Seminar of Spring Quarter. Read more

Transforming Your Leadership Development Process
June 14-18
This course, taught by Robert Logan, is offered by Fuller's DMin program for audit or continuing education credit. Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS: PASADENA AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Conference: A Century of Change in Mission
May 21    12:30-4:00 p.m.
This event, sponsored by the Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals (ISAE), will address the changing shape and increasing diversity of American protestant mission. Read more

Student Awards Convocation
May 27    10:00-11:00 a.m.
More than 70 awards, scholarships, and fellowships will be given at this annual convocation. Read more

"Leaps and Bounds" Live Performance
May 27    7:30-9:00 p.m.
This play, cosponsored by the Brehm Center and Knox Presbyterian Church, challenges audiences to consider a faith response to current economic and ecological crises. Read more

Baccalaureate 2010
June 2    10:00-11:00 a.m.
Jehu Hanciles, School of Intercultural Studies professor and director of the Center for Missiological Research, will be speaker at this year's Baccalaureate Service, to be held at First Congregational Church in Pasadena.

Ustream.tv Broadcast with Chap Clark
June 8    1:00-2:00 p.m.
Watch and interact with Chap Clark, Fuller's Vice Provost for Master's Programs and Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture, in this live "online visit." Only an internet connection is needed. Read more

Commencement 2010
June 12    10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Fuller's 61st annual all-seminary Commencement ceremony will take place at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. Read more
Read the stories of some of this year's graduates

Alumni/ae Dinner at UMC Annual Meeting
June 17    5:30 p.m.
Alumni/ae and friends are invited to a dinner with President Richard J. Mouw at the University Club, University of Redlands, during the annual meeting of the Cal-Pacific Region of the United Methodist Church. More information: alum-alumni@fuller.edu or 626-584-5498

Bring a Friend to Fuller this Summer
June 28, July 20, August 9
If you know someone who might be interested in a seminary education, bring them to one of Fuller's summer visits to the Pasadena campus. These events are free and include a meal, and alumni/ae are welcome! Read more

Workshop on Prevention of Home Loan Scams
July 20    8:30-11:30 a.m.
Save the date for a seminar for faith and community leaders on "Building Faith Among the Vulnerable: Preventing Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scams." Details to come

Check Fuller's events calendar for more upcoming events for alumni/ae and the larger community.

UPCOMING EVENTS: FULLER'S REGIONAL CAMPUSES

Fuller Texas:

Graduation Dinner
June 3
The first graduating class of Fuller Texas will be celebrated with a dinner at Lakeside Country Club in Houston. More information: fullertx@fuller.edu or 281-854-2142

Save the Date: Reggie McNeal
August 9
Noted author and speaker Reggie McNeal will speak on the missional church at this one-day event in Houston. Details to come

Fuller Northwest:

Commencement
June 5    2:00 p.m.
The 2010 graduating class of Fuller Northwest will be celebrated in a ceremony at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. Read more

Fuller California Coast:

Commencement
June 10    6:00 p.m.
The 2010 graduating class of Fuller California Coast will be celebrated with a dinner at the Villa Nova Restaurant in Newport Beach. More information: fts.sca@fuller.edu or 949-975-0775

Fuller Southwest:

Commencement
June 12    10:30 a.m.
The 2010 graduating class of Fuller Southwest will be celebrated in a ceremony at Living Streams Church. Read more

Fuller Northern California:

Commencement
June 12    2:00 p.m.
The 2010 graduating class of Fuller Northern California will be celebrated in a ceremony at St. Patrick's Seminary. Read more

Fuller Colorado:

Commencement
July 16    6:30 p.m.
The 2010 graduating class of Fuller Colorado will be celebrated with a dinner on July 16; details to come. More information: fullerco@fuller.edu or 719-385-0085

Preaching with Passion Conference Coming to Denver
October 12-14
Attention Denver-area alums: The Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching will hold its next Preaching with Passion Conference in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Contact Mark Labberton, institute director, for information and scholarship requests at marklabberton@fuller.edu.
Read about previous conferences

UPCOMING EVENTS: ACROSS THE U.S.

Alumni/ae Luncheon at PCUSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
July 7    11:30 a.m.
Alumni/ae and friends are invited to a luncheon with Dr. Mouw at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).More information: alum-alumni@fuller.edu or 626-584-5498

ALUMNI/AE PUBLICATIONS

Thanks and congratulations to the following alumni/ae whose publications have been donated to our Alumni/ae Bookshelf:

Lynn Babb (MDiv '90). Prayers of the Old Testament. InterVarsity Press, 2010.

Lynn Babb (MDiv '90). Prayers of the New Testament. InterVarsity Press, 2010.

Robert Haynes (PsyD '74). Clinical Supervision in the Helping Professions. American Counseling Association, 2010.

C. Neal Johnson (PhD '03). Business As Mission: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice. InterVarsity Press, 2009.

Tim Morey (DMin '07). Embodying Our Faith: Becoming a Living, Sharing, Practicing Church. InterVarsity Press, 2009.

Terry Paulson (PsyD '74). The Optimism Advantage: 50 Simple Truths to Transform Your Attitudes and Actions into Results. John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2010.

BULLETIN BOARD

Workshops for Worship Teams: "Getting to the Heart"
Vocal coach Marty Carmack, who teaches with the Brehm Center, offers workshops to help worship team members enhance their vocal technique and learn how to lead their congregations--and themselves--into a new level of worship. "It helped me find a new way to praise God more than ever," says one recent workshop participant. More information and registration: 626-584-6403

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