Issue 20
CONTENTS
A Note from Don Lough, Jr. When I think of you, I am reminded of Romans 10:15, “As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’” It fills me with such joy and gratitude when I think of your friendship with us at Word of Life, and, ultimately, your commitment to reaching this world with the gospel. In this issue of The Word of Life Experience magazine, you’ll explore a theme that resonates deeply with our mission and purpose – “engaging in life change.” The stories within these pages are more than just narratives. They are testaments to the transformative power of the gospel. Word of Life’s big vision is to see every young person take their next step with Jesus. Students long for the truth and hope that is only found in the Person of Christ. My prayer is that as you read these pages, you’re emboldened and encouraged to join this cause of bringing the light of the gospel to this generation in the darkened corners of the world. Thank you for being an integral part of engaging in life change. May we be stirred to continue our ministry, knowing we play a vital role in the grand narrative of God's redemptive plan.
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A Note from Don Lough, Jr. The Ripple Effect of Life Change: Joe Velarde’s Story
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Alumni Updates Alumni Weddings Seeds Sown: Gospel Impact in the Philippines Global Report Dedications Messengers Giving Program
EDITORIAL BOARD
Director of Word of Life Foundation – John Nelson Director of Marketing – John Yarosh
Editor in Chief – Hope (Trimble ‘20) Cate Copywriter – Tricia Hoganson ‘14 & ‘15 Designer – Teresa Stursberg ‘14 Advancement – Kay Gross Alumni Engagement Manager – Rebecca Berga ‘15 & ‘16 Alumni Relations – Ken Hayden ‘86 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 in the mission of Word of Life. ©Copyright 2024 – 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. The perspectives of the author(s) in this magazine do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Word of Life Bible Institute and/or Word of Life Fellowship.
In His Service,
Don Lough, Jr. ’84 Chancellor, Bible Institute President and CEO, Word of Life Fellowship, Inc.
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