Inspire, Summer 2005

Paul ’98 and Michelle Chiarelli Click ’00 announce the birth of Natalia Belle on November 8, 2004. They live in Surprise, Arizona, where Michelle teaches first grade and Paul is a flight instructor. David ’98 and Danette McCullough Linn ’97 announce the birth of Kylie Elizabeth. She was born June 14, 2004 and joins her sister, Alyssa (2), at home in Martinsburg, West Virginia. David is a computer programmer for JP Morgan Chase, and Danette enjoys staying at home with the girls. Jeff ’98 and Kim Sanderson Neuman ’00 announce the birth of Jacob Samuel on September 26, 2004. Jeff is a high school math teacher, and Kim works part-time for their church from home. They reside in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Stephanie Dickerson Porter ’98 and her husband, James, announce the birth of Ashley Anne on July 30, 2004. Stephanie enjoys staying home with Ashley, and James is a program manager with Deloitte. They reside in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Amy Nichols Putney ’98 and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of Joy Kathleen on May 11, 2004. They recently moved to Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, after Michael retired from serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy. He is a full-time student at Baptist Bible College while serving as the youth pastor at Mehoopany Baptist Church. Amy left her teaching job to stay at home with Joy. Brooke Taylor ’98 received his master of divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2004. Brooke continues to serve as an associate pastor in Long Island, New York. He and his wife, Marlena (Bantle) ’99 , have two daughters, Miranda and Maren. Keith Cole ’99 recently started a two-year assignment in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico with Johnson Controls. He and his family pray that they would use this opportunity to serve outside their comfort zone in order for others to come to Christ. Keith and his wife, Lisa, homeschool their daughter, Alyssa (5), and find creative outlets for the energy of their boys, Ryan (3) and Logan (2). Wade ’99 and Amy Wilder Harris ’99 announce the birth of Noah Andrew on June 29, 2004. He joins his sister, Alexa, at home in Cedarville, Ohio. Tiffany Sears ’99 and Anthony Hudspeth were married December 18, 2004 in Denton, Texas. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Branson, Missouri, where they now reside. Anthony is attending the Kanakuk Institute and is employed by Kids Across America, a Christian camp for inner-city children. Tiffany is a substitute teacher. Jessica Seeley ’99 and Jeff Jennings were married September 25, 2004 and have made their home near Atlanta, Georgia. They met while pursuing master of professional counseling degrees at the Psychological Studies Institute (PSI). Jessica is the director of admissions at PSI and is working toward licensure as a professional counselor. Jeff is the coordinator of an adolescent day- treatment program and is building a counseling practice. Jessica is the daughter of Jeff ’71 and Jan Gabriel Seeley ’71 . Steve ’99 and Sarah Grapentine Strong ’99 announce the birth of Jacob Ryan on December 26, 2004. Steve is the youth pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Westlake, Ohio, while Sarah spends her time at home with Jacob and their other sons, Jared and Collin. Rhonda Vore ’99 and David Evans were married November 13, 2004. Both are flight nurses with Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Life Flight program. They reside near Nashville, Tennessee. Bill ’99 and Molly Rexford Woods ’01 announce the birth of William Ralph Woods II on September 23, 2004. Bill works in business, and Molly enjoys staying at home with Will. They reside in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. 2000s Kristil Wendler Dalrymple ’00 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Jacob Jeffrey on January 6, 2005. Jeff works for the Glendale Fire Department, and Kristil stays at home with Jacob. They reside in Santa Clarita, California. Kelsey Mahl Hoak ’00 and her husband, Benjamin, announce the birth of Benjamin Carter on December 2, 2004. They reside in Owensboro, Kentucky, where Kelsey teaches at Heritage Christian School and Benjamin is a writer for the local newspaper. Kristin Kuhn Koning ’00 and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of Drew David on September 18, 2004. Big brother Trent (3) welcomed him home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They are involved in their local church and enjoy the challenge it brings to their spiritual lives. Scott ’00 and Shanna Lenhart Lehr ’00 have moved to Little Rock, Arkansas for a one-year church planting residency. They are planning a church plant in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, where they will move in May 2006. They are so thankful and excited about this new ministry God has given to them. Jason ’00 and Amanda Melcher Tovey ’00 announce the birth of Mia Elizabeth on May 5, 2004 in Greenville, South Carolina. Jason is a youth pastor at Southside Fellowship Church, and Amanda stays at home with Mia. Adam Warnken ’00 received a master of science degree in nurse anesthesia from the State University of New York in December 2004. Adam is a certified registered nurse anesthetist in Syracuse, New York. His wife, Rebecca (Upham) ’99 , is currently attending graduate school through the University of Phoenix. Lauren Kenworthy ’01 and First Lieutenant Eric Tolska were married February 8, 2003 at Lincroft Bible Church in Lincroft, New Jersey. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple moved to Ft. Rucker, Alabama, where Eric had military training. They have recently relocated to Howell, New Jersey. Lauren is a third grade teacher at Cornerstone Christian School, and Eric is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. He is currently deployed in Iraq. Lori Turner ’01 is grateful for the ministry and growth opportunities God has provided. She has been a part of three short-term mission trips, taught Spanish at Shenandoah Baptist School in Roanoke, Virginia, and served as a missions secretary at her church. She is currently a middle school ESL instructor in the local public school system. This summer she will be leaving for the Czech Republic, where she will serve a one-year assignment teaching English and building relationships. Inspire 31