Issue 23
Front Cover: 1940s Word of Life Hour, New York City 2024 Avivando del Fuego, Argentina
CONTENTS
A Note from Don Lough, Jr. As we enter the spring season, I find myself reflecting on God’s incredible faithfulness over the past 85 years. From the earliest days of Word of Life, when Jack Wyrtzen and Harry Bollback first dreamed of reaching young people for Christ, to the global ministry we see today, God has continu- ally done more than we could have imagined. This milestone reminds us that our story is not about buildings, programs, or even the passing of time – it’s about lives transformed by the power of the gospel. For 85 years, God has used your prayers, partnership, and generosity to expand this ministry and bring young people to Himself. In this issue of The Word of Life Experience , you’ll journey through the past 85 years of our ministry, while also looking ahead with a renewed vision. God’s work is far from finished. Whether it’s through camps, Bible Institutes, or local church partnerships, we are committed to seeing every young person take their next step with Jesus.
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A Note from Don Lough, Jr Eighty-Five Year Celebration
Alumni Updates Summer Camps Get Involved Reaching This Generation with the Gospel
Grace's Story Global Report Dedications
CONTRIBUTORS
Director of Word of Life Foundation – John Nelson Director of Marketing – John Yarosh Alumni Director – Karen Rathbun '92 Alumni Engagement Manager – Rebecca Berga ‘15 & ‘16 Head Writer – Tricia Hoganson ‘14 & ‘15 Designer – Jess Harbold Creative and Branding Manager – Teresa Stursberg '14 Alumni Relations – Ken Hayden ‘86 Advancement – Kay Gross International Marketing Coordinator – Joshua Paulhamus ‘14 & ‘15 Social Media Manager – Noah Haneman ‘18 The Word of Life Experience is a publication of Word of Life. We want to build a community where you can find longtime friends, share testimonies of what God has been doing, encourage others with stories of life change, and learn how you, too, can be involved with the mission of Word of Life. ©️ Copyright 2025 — Word of Life Fellowship. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission.
Thank you for being a part of our family. Let’s look forward to the next 85 years of God’s faithfulness!
In His Service,
Don Lough, Jr. ’84 Chancellor, Word of Life Bible Institute President & CEO, Word of Life Fellowship, Inc.
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