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We reported yesterday the death of Dave Jackson. Here are the arrangements for his funeral:
Extended information about Dave can be found on the website for Myers Funeral Homes.
Last Thursday, Dec. 3, Bishop Phil Whipple was a guest on the popular Mid-Morning show on WBCL, a Christian radio station in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was joined by two Huntington University graduate school professors, Mike Cook and Jerry Davis, along with another Fort Wayne pastor. The topic: “Healthy Church, Healthy Pastor.”
In March 2010, Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will begin offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) for registered nurses.
Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. on the university’s main campus.
The RN to BSN program seeks to build on the experience and education nurses already have gained in the field, and to teach nursing theory, leadership, and care through a Christian lens.
Students will complete the nursing core in less than two years. The program consists of 17 courses comprising 49 credit hours. These courses include Bible and writing as well as nursing courses such as research, ethics, and current issues in nursing. 
Transcripts from previous educational institutions will determine the amount of transferable coursework and the courses needed for graduation.
“Our program is designed for adult learners who work and have family responsibilities,” said Diana Shenefield (right), an R.N. and instructor in nursing.
She added that the university’s smaller size allows for a more student-centered approach to learning.
“Students have more of an opportunity to speak out in class,” Shenefield said. “They can ask questions as well as engage the professor in dialogue in and outside of class.”
Dave Jackson at a Christian Endeavor Convention in Germany
Dave is known for his work with youth over the years:
In addition, Dave worked as Dean of Men at Huntington University (1963-1966) and as Office Administrator/Treasurer for the denomination (1973-1979).
Two Healthy Ministry Resources wayfarers are returning to Huntington, Ind., today.
Two new persons have joined the denominational Youth Ministry Team:
They replace Roger Vezeau and Brian Kramer, who served on the youth team during the past four years.
We received word that Thelma Sommers, wife of Pastor Walter Sommers, passed away on November 9, 2009.
We received word that Helen Villanueva is near death, and could pass away at any time. Helen lives in Belize.
Helen (left) is the mother of Maira Raudales (right), wife of former Honduran superintendent Francisco Raudales. She is also the daughter of James Elliott, the minister whose influence brought the United Brethren denomination to Honduras. For a number of years, Helen pastored the Puerto Cortes UB church in northern Honduras.
Global Ministries director Jeff Bleijerveld has been in Mexico since last Thursday (Dec. 3), spending time with Bishop Denis Casco and the churches of the Mexico National Conference. He’ll return to the States tomorrow, December 9.
A group of six persons from Mount Pleasant UB (Chambersburg, Pa.) will fly to Mexico tomorrow, December 9. Youth pastor Bobby Culler, his wife, and four other persons will meet up with Bishop Denis Casco of the Mexico National Conference. They are looking for a UB church with which to partner. Mount Pleasant has partnered with one UB church in Mexico for the past five years, but has released those reigns and are looking for a different church.
