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A Publication to the CCU Community Spring 20

Colorado Christian

We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards,

embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Academic Offerings Expandpage 2Alumni Spotlightpage 3The Outbreak Conferencepage 6A Tribute to Dr. K. Elaine Woodruff page 8

Photo: Mark Mittelberg speaking at The Outbreak Conference.


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Academic offerings continueto expand for CCU students

By Dan Westermann

As Colorado Christian University approaches its 97th academic year,

the University continues to add and expand majors and minors tomeet the growing demands of the evolving student body. Since 1914,

Colorado Christian University, and its predecessor institutions, has soughtto provide students with relevant degree offerings that will ensure successin their chosen career elds far beyond their brief time at CCU. In keepingwith this commitment, CCU will now offer a 30-credit hour Political Sciencemajor. This will prepare students to interact with political systems, intern atthe State Capitol, Washington, D.C., or in local government. A PoliticalScience degree will also aid students in gaining an acute understandingof the original intent of the Constitution, as well as preparing them for alife of public service, jurisprudence, and/or political consulting.

Additionally, all undergraduate students who are interested in thisdiscipline are encouraged to attend the Washington Week trip thesecond week of May. This trip exposes students to the many aspects

of Washington D.C. including: a tour of the Capitol with former SenatorHank Brown, a tour of the inner-city with CCU Trustee, Dr. Robert Woodson,and the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, engaging conversationswith Arthur Brooks, President of American Enterprise Institute; as well asvisits to the Israeli Embassy, AIPAC, and The Heritage Foundation.

The CCU School of Business and Leadership is also excited to announcethe expansion of minors for business students including: InternationalBusiness, Marketing, and Pre-Law. These minors, in conjunction withnew emphases like Camp Management, International Business,Management, Marketing, Pre-Law, and Wilderness Leadership continueto effectively equip graduates to go in to the marketplace and impactthe world for Christ.

During their time at CCU students are exposed to a variety of different experiences that often will ultimatelyshape their ethical and moral foundation. One of the most unique experiences offered to School of Businessand Leadership students is the annual VALS (Values-Aligned Leadership Summit) conference held April 7,2011. This one-day conference enables students to interact with seasoned business executives in an invitingand engaging format. They have an opportunity to converse about various topics around the issues of businessethics and values. For many, VALS is a highlight in their academic experience at Colorado ChristianUniversity.


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Mr. Charles ColsonBreakfast Keynote Speaker

Author and founder ofPrison Fellowship

and BreakPoint

Dr. Timothy GeorgeLunch Keynote Speaker

Dean, Beeson Divinity School

The 2011 VALS conferencewill dig deeper into what itmeans to do the right thing.What is true character? Howshould business ethics playout when the rubber meetsthe road? What does integritylook like in our work, andhow does a lack of integrityaffect us, our companies,and even extend beyondour professional lives? Comehear testimonies from leadingprofessionals in a variety ofindustries.

The ninth installment of VALSwill feature Chuck Colsonas the breakfast keynotespeaker, Dr. Timothy Georgeas the lunch keynote speaker,and a full morning lineup ofexecutives who will be sharing

their thoughts about ethicsand business. VALS is anopportunity for local businesspeople to jointly explorevarious issues surroundingvalue systems in theirprofessions while inuencingCCUs undergraduate andgraduate business students tomorrows leaders.

Values-Aligned Leadership Summit

Thursday, April 7, 2011

As a part of a year-long emphasis on evangelismCCU will present I,Witness, a very human lookat the familiar Gospel account with momentsof comedy that grow out of the behind-the-storyinteraction of the disciples. I,Witness does not shyaway from powerful villains and the dark, tragicevents of Jesus trial, torture, and execution on acrude wooden cross for common criminals. The playcontinues beyond an empty tomb to tell the wholestory of Jesus life.

Tickets should be purchased in advance to beassured of seats. I,Witness will be presented Apri7-10, 2011. Visit www.ccu.edu/iwitness for detailsand to make reservations.

Colorado Christian UniversityPresents a World-Premiere

Productionby Christi Kirchner

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The story of Jesus

from hillside sermonto empty tomb...as told by

his friend, Levi. April 7-10, 2011

6 Performances

Thursday, April 7 7:30 p.m.Friday, April 8 10:30* a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 2:30* p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 10 2:30* p.m.

A New Play by C. McNair Wilson

Based on the Novel, The Jesus Chronicles: MatthewsStory

Written by Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. JenkinsDirected by Sanne McCarthy

TICKETS: 303.963.3333 | www.ccu.edu/IWitnessPerformances at

Colorado Christian Universitys Event Center,

8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226

Tickets:

303.963.3333

www.ccu.edu/IWitness

*Post-show Q&A with director, playwright,Mr. Jenkins, and cast members at all matinees.


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Beckman Luncheonby Christi Kirchner

This is a day I have been waiting for! This is the story I have been eato tell! Thanks to the Lord and the generosity of many donors, a drehas become a reality. The Colorado Christian University School of Mdanced and rejoiced this fall over the delivery of a new 9 2 Bechsconcert grand piano to the Music Center! Thank you, thank you, thyou!

On Friday, October 8th, CCU held a special piano dedication event guest pianists, Jerry Nelson and Lance Garrett. It was a wonderful timcelebration and thanksgiving. The University also surprised us this ywith a new hardwood oor for the stage area in the auditorium.

Bechstein looks and sounds wonderful on the new stage!

Please join us this spring for the School of Music Gala and Honors Reon Saturday, April 16, 2011. Our CCU students and the Bechstein will tcenter stage for the recital. Were grateful for the support of so mwho continue to help us Passionately Pursue Excellence to the Gof God!

Warmly,

Steven T. TaylorDean, School of MusicColorado Christian University

On Friday, February 4, Colorado Christian University celebrated what Sarah Scherling, College of Adult and GraduStudies Assistant Vice President of Academic Administration, described as a hope, an encouragement, andopportunity to fulll a lifelong goal.

The Fund for Beckman Scholars was established as a tribute to president emeritus, Dr. L. David Beckman, folegacy of scholastic excellence, leadership, and heartfelt care for students. This academic year marked the rst yBeckman Fund scholarships were awarded. In total, the $254,000 in scholarships has signicantly impacted the

of the 236 who make up the inaugural group of Beckman Scholars.

Samuel, a senior theology major, shared how the Fund for Beckman Scholarship has given him opportunitiesto attend college after serving six years in the military, including three deployments, and to serve the Churchand the community.

While leader, scholar, pastor, and teacher all describe

Dr. Beckmans life of service, such words can hardlydo justice to how deeply he impacted students.Perhaps the greatest gift Dr. Beckmanimparted to students was in being a friendand brother-in-Christ who spent countlesshours walking alongside them in life andfaith. Through The Fund for BeckmanScholars, Colorado Christian Universityafrms the belief that an investment inthe lives of students will empower themto impact the world in positive ways.

To make a gift to the Fund for Beckman Scholars,

contact the Ofce of Development at 303.963.3330or [email protected]


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5 Amazing Displays ofGods Workmanship at

The Outbreak Conferenceby Brian Carlson

On Friday, January 28th, 2011 Colorado Christian Universityexperienced the wonder of Gods working hand as a crowd of just

under 1000 pastors and ministry leaders gathered in the CCU EventCenter for The Outbreak Conference. They assembled tobe equipped by a team of world-class speakers to launchmovements of evangelism in their ministries around theRocky Mountain Region as a part of the Year of Evangelism.

God chose to use CCU as a key tool to impact livesthrough the event. Here are top 5 observations of Gods workmanshipthroughout The Outbreak Conference.

Lee StrobelGreg Stier Gino Geraci

helping churches become highly contagioushelping churches become highly contagious


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#1 - 1000 Church leaders unite around the topic ofevangelism

Leaders at Colorado Christian University knew itwould require Gods blessing to successfully presentan evangelism conference designed to bring a diversegroup of pastors together, but this was conrmedwhen we initially surveyed several area pastors. Whilethey loved the idea, many remained skeptical. At thetime the hope was to unite a few hundred pastors andperhaps even dare to dream about 500+. One pastorsaid, Colorado pastors dont play nice together. They

dont like to come together, let alone for a conferenceon evangelism.

Evangelism does seem to have a negativeconnotation in our culture. Evangelism can be awkwardand uncomfortable. Most ministries state a value forevangelism, yet few do it well. In fact, if measured bybaptisms, the average church leads less than threepeople to Christ in an average year. More than half ofall churches do not see a single convert in an averageyear.

Despite these initial concerns, as registration opened,it was evident that God was up to something special.CCUs original registration goals were exceeded in the

rst week. Momentum didnt stop. We found regardlessof the assumed awkwardness of evangelism, leadersare hungry to see God reach this region for Jesus Christ.The day of the event, Colorado Christian UniversitysEvent Center was packed with almost 1000 pastors,church staff, and leaders hungry to be equipped witha practical strategy to launch a wave of evangelism intheir ministries.

#2 - World-class evangelists team up with CCUNot only did God serendipitously move premier

apologetics and evangelism teachers to the Denver-metro area; He also laid it upon their hearts to team up

with CCU to craft the program and heart of The OutbreakConference bringing the reality of what God is doingto a whole new level. The ministries of Lee Strobel, MarkMittelberg, and Greg Stier have touched millions of livesaround the globe, and CCU was humbled by the levelof engagement each one demonstrated in developingthe plan to equip church leaders through The OutbreakConference.

Additionally, it was thrilling to see the mix of Greg Stierspassion and vision, blending with Mark Mittelbergspractical teaching, and Lee Strobels stories and abilityto challenge. The Lords intricate orchestration wasevident throughout the entire day.

#3 - In-depth evangelism training from a broadperspective

What began with a core of three keynote speakersultimately grew to an amazing group of leaders thatbrought new perspectives to the conference. Some ofthe brilliant additions included: Garry Poole, best-sellingauthor and key leader for over sixteen years at WillowCreek Community Church, Rick Long, Senior Pastor ofGrace Church Arvada, and Danny Oertli, musician andwell-known worship leader together these leadershelped to complete and enhance the overall Outbreakexperience.

Gods divine orchestration was evident as Garry Pshared a new vision for utilizing church small groupan evangelism strategy. Rick Long also exempliedheart of The Outbreak Conference as he sharedexperience of shepherding a church that averafourteen personal commitments of faith in Christ weMoreover, Danny Oertli set the tone for the day withpowerful music and worship leading.

Gino Geraci, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel SoDenver and host of the popular Crosswalk Raprogram, played a major role, not only in promo

Outbreak to his listeners, but by broadcasting his rashow live from the Colorado Christian University studcenter.

Gods creative workmanship continued to displayed as CCU welcomed Jerry B. Jenkins, auof the international best-selling Left Behind series, McNair Wilson, to share their collective vision withattendees of how they plan to use the upcoming Cproduction I, Witness to reach people for Jesus C(Performances will be held April 7-10 at the CCU EvCenter.)#4 - Teamwork

One of the greatest logistical barriers to overcowas the unavoidable back-to-back scheduling ofOutbreak Conference and a girls youth basketournament. With less than an hour between theevents it would take a small miracle to transformevent center. But thanks to Jim McCormick, CCUs President of Student Life, and a top-notch facilities tethe tear down didnt take an hour as originally planInstead, basketballs were dribbled in the gym a fuminutes ahead of schedule! CCU and The OutbConference team thanks every volunteer, staff memand faculty for their help in making this timely transpossible.

#5 - A benediction by a highly-respected minleader

Listening to H.B. London, the Vice President of PasMinistries at Focus On The Family, pray a benedicover the pastors and ministry leaders in attendancea true blessing to all. Dr. London is considered by mto be a pastor of pastors, but on this day it seemedacted as Gods signature on a day which will impthe Rocky Mountain region for years to come.

Additionally, Dr. Londons passionate words not signied the end of an amazing conference, revealed Gods urgency for nearly 1000 leaders to

focus their attention on evangelism across ColoraPraise the Lord!To see more pictures or to join the Outb

Facebook fan page go to www.facebook.coOutbreakConference

1 www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-state-of-the-church-2005-d-gregsermon-on-church-purpose-of-7546

2 Sylvia, Ron, Planting New Churches on Purpose (Lake Forest, CA: PuDriven Publishing, 2006)


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After staving off stage-four cancer for eight months,Dr. K. Elaine Woodruff went home to the Lord lateast November. Her battle embodied determination andaith to the hiltyouthful exuberance poised with eternalpeaceand Elaine spent the nal moments content inhe company of loved ones.

An accomplished poet and the author of two books,ncluding Before the Burning(Edwin Mellen Press, 1994),Dr. Woodruffs honors were extensive. She presentedacademic papers at Columbia University in NewYork City, the University of Salamanca in Spain, andnglands Cambridge University. Her creative works

prompted invitation back to Britain as a guest speakerat the esteemed University of Oxford. Dr. Woodruffwas a member of the Academy of American Poets,nternational Society of Poets, International Womens

Writing Guild, and National Womens Hall of Fame. In 1996

Elaine was nominated as ISP Poet of the Year, followedin 1997 with induction into the International Poetry Halof Fame. In 1998, she accompanied a womens-studiesdelegation to South Africa, dialoguing with scholars inJohannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town on topics ofpost-apartheid reconciliation.

Yet Dr. Woodruffs greatest accomplishment is perhapsher legacy as an educator, a brilliant Christian scholarwho spent hours mentoring students toward intellectuagrowth as well as personal and spiritual maturity. Amongher nal wishes, she desired for an endowed studentscholarship to be established in her name at ColoradoChristian University. Those interested in donating shouldcontact the CCU Ofce of Development at 303.963.3330or [email protected] . We collectively thank DrWoodruff for her years of ministry at Colorado Christian

University and pray for her family during these times.

by Jon Watters

Weeping may last throughthe night, but joy comes inthe morning.- Psalm 30:5


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CCU Athletics is about more than justwins, losses, practices, and classes.Were passionate about our faith

An interview with Nick Gill,mens basketball player andchaplain, to gain insight intowhat it means to compete atColorado Christian University.

In what ways does your team use discipleshiteam building?

As a team we use the term discipleship adoorway to the hearts of each player. We honest and open, and believe that there is not individual or a set of individuals that are higthan any other. There are, however, those whomore mature, but in any case we can all learn grow from each otherno matter where or w

walk of life we are in. This is exactly how Christ wohave had it. We have established a sense of hon

and openness on the team. This allows each of us to reach out abe honest with each other when it is needed. As a team we disceach other daily by being in fellowship and community with eaother. Discipleship does not work when its forced, so we use eother to grow and learn, and when it is needed, we invest in eaother, speaking truth and life daily.

What is the most meaningful experience you have had on yteam?This question brings about memory upon memory, and it is hardnarrow it down to just one. It seems that every time we meet as a teit is meaningful. One time specically, on our team retreat, we wasked by our coach to write down our commitment statementstatement that stretches us into the men we one day aspire to beusing I am, or I will statements we speak life and truth into our olives. This is used to hold ourselves accountable, as well as motivus to become that person we have written about. Not only dogive self-motivation, it also gives those around you an understandof who you want to become. This way they can also hold accountable for the things you claim to stand for. Having a teof men who aspire to be great leaves little room for error. Of couas humans we have errors but the margin has been signica

decreased and, in love, our brothers on the team are closer to e

other than ever before.

In what ways does your team try to demonstrate Gods lin competition?

Often times Christians are viewed as soft and passive wplaying their respective sports. Mens basketball is not f

of this reputation that has become the label due to athletes who claim to believe. We feel it is only righ

play as hard as we can and do whatever it takes tosuccessful on and off the court. We accomplish

within in the connes of the rules. We would rashow Christ with a winning record than re

Christ as a soft, passive player. We believe

in demonstrating Christs love on the couwould be wrong to be soft or passive. G

gave us the gift to play and to not do swith the best of our ability would be

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Tami (Sahr) Kitchen, 1990 Tami andher husband, Barry, met at ColoradoChristian College and have beenmarried for over 20 years! Tami ismanaging a thrift store, food shelf,

and food distribution ministry calledSamaritan Way in Elk River, MN.

Michael Foster, 1996 Mr. Foster iseaching ROTC at Riverbank Highchool, as well as coaching football

and basketball. He and his wife,atricia, currently reside in Modesto,

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Yanus Nelson, 1996 Yanus was recently namedCommunity Banking president for Wells Fargo - WesternColorado. Nelson manages Retail Banking stores for theWestern Slope and Mountain Resort markets. Nelsongraduated from Colorado Christian University with adegree in accounting in 1996, and also holds an MBArom Pepperdine University in Irvine, Calif.

Jerald Cook, 1997 After graduatingfrom CCU, Jerald earned a MastersDegree from Regis in 2002. Jerald isemployed as Government ProjectManager and Engineering Lead forNORAD/USNORTHCOM. Jerald andhis spouse, Devona, just celebrated30 years of marriage and have twochildren and one grandson.

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Mary and her husband, Ivan, livein Denver with their new babygirl, Quinn, and dog, Kiya. Ivan isa private pilot out of SteamboatSprings, and Mary is enjoyingbeing a stay-at-home mom, aswell as getting her Masters inSchool Counseling.

Eric Palmer, 2004 Congratulationsto Eric and his wife, Deborah (Schug)- class of 2003, on a new addition to

their family! Jeremiah Bradley Palmerwas born on November 7, 2010and weighed 8 lbs, 12 oz. Eric alsorecently accepted a new teachingposition with the Gareld County School District. Hewill be teaching third grade at Elk Creek Elementaryin New Castle, Colorado.

Kim Christian, 2005 Kim works for Emporia StateUniversity and manages a freshman residence hallof 400+ students. Kim directly supervises student staffwho are making an impact in the lives of freshmanstudents in a secular environment. Additionally,

she has completed her Masters Degree in PublicAdministration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Linda Cheek, 2007 Linda is serving as an AssociatePastor at Brentwood United Methodist Church inDenver. Linda enjoys many aspects of her multi-cultural ministry including: preaching on Sundays,leading conrmation classes and Bible studies,baptizing , and performing wedding ceremonies. Wepray Gods continued blessing on Brentwood UnitedMethodist Church.

Jon Becker, 2009 Congressman Rep. Jon Becker(R-Fort Morgan), from the 63rd district, was appointedto the Joint Budget Committee for the State ofColorado. Congratulations to Jon on this wonderfulaccomplishment!

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Jeffrey Dean, 2009 On January 10,2011 Jeff completed his certicationwith the Project ManagementInstitute and became a certiedProject Management Professional.Congratulations to Jeff on thisprofessional milestone!

Sharon Morey, 2009 Sharon, along with her daughter,Selena (9), moved to the Rosebud Sioux Reservationin south-central South Dakota. Sharon has taken a

job as a chemical dependency counselor for a newmethamphetamine treatment programthe rstNative-American specic methamphetamine treatmentfacility in the United States. Sharon also has two otherdaughters, Reba (24) and Tashina (20). May God blessSharon and her ministry in South Dakota.

Jillian (Anderson) Walkowski,2009 Jillian and her husband,Doug (2010), married at GlenEryie in October 2010. They nowlive in Chattanooga, TN whereJillian teaches Kindergartenand Doug is in Administrationfor US Expresss corporateheadquarters.

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This section of the ColoradoChristian Connection is designedto encourage alumni to stayconnnected. If youve had a recentchange in your life (i.e. engagement,wedding, birth, new job, promotion,

or something else exciting), wed liketo hear about it. Submit your news towww.ccu.edu/alumni/share.asp.

The CCU Alumni Association cordially invites to attend the Colorado Christian University PVALS Networking Event. Come join fellow CCU aluat the conclusion of VALS 2011 for an afternoonetworking and business fellowship at Garritys inHyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. Discuss the toof the day and interact with other business leadethe Denver and Front Range area that also attenthe 2011 Values-Aligned Leadership Summit.

DETAILS

Who: CCU Alumni

Cost: FREE with VALS admission(Note: CCU Alumni are able to attendthe full day VALS conference for only $50Register online at www.ccu.edu/vals)

Where: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center7800 East Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO 80237

When: Thursday, April 7th, 2011 @ 2:30 p.m.

(approximately hour after theconclusion of VALS)

Why: To network with other CCU alumni

Were looking forward to seeing you theIf you have any questions please feel fr

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Spring Musical, March 17-197:30 p.m., Lakewood Cultural Center

Values-Aligned Leadership Summit, April 77:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

I, Witness, April 7 10www.ccu.edu/iwitness for specic times,Lakewood Campus, Event Center

Baseball vs. CSU Pueblo, April 912:00 p.m., All Star Park

YOURE INVITED TO THESE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Visit us online at www.ccu.edu/Support;e-mail: [email protected]; phone: 303.963.33

Colorado Christian UniversityOce of Development

8787 W. Alameda Ave.

Lakewood, CO 80226

Centennial Institute Issue Monday, April 117:00 p.m., Lakewood Campus, Beckman Center

School of Music Gala and Honor Recital, April 167:30 p.m., Lakewood Campus, Music Center

Commencement, May 710:00 a.m., Cherry Hills Community Church

Centennial Institute Western Conservative Summit, July 29-31Marriott City Center

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Be a LegacyJoin Karon and become a member of the1914 Society by making a financial provision for CCU in your willFor more information about the other creative giving opportunities, visitwww.ccu.edu/legacygivingor call 303.963.3330

Ofce of Development:Dr. Keith Wright, Vice President of Development

David Nye, Director of Development

Dan Westermann, 04, 10, Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Christi Kirchner, Development Manager

Publication produced by University Communications:

Lisa Zeller, Director of University Communications

on Watters, Associate Director of University Communications

Danielle Hull, University Graphic Designer

The Colorado Christian Connection is a quarterly newsletter produced by

Colorado Christian University for the CCU community.

HOW SWEET THE SOUND by Dan Westermann

In many cases, music has the ability to compel its patrons to experience something thattranscends the temporal and often seems to uniquely reect the eternal. This transcendentnature proved to be a powerful and effective evangelism tool for Karon. For many years Karonhas used the Colorado Christian University School of Music events and concerts as a way ofintroducing Christ to her non-Christians friends.She describes her approach to evangelism byexplaining that, very often friends did not want to attend church-sponsored events, but they

were and still are just ne in attending CCU music events. Karons invitational approach, inconcert with the School of Musics mantra to passionately pursue excellence to the glory ofGod, has proven to be an effective way to reach out to the community of non-believers.

This journey originally began for Karon in 1996 when she tuned in to KWBI for their 91 hours of Christmas music.She enjoyed the music and continued listening into the new year when she ultimately heard about some of themusic events at Colorado Christian University. She began attending regularly with her husband, who was not aollower of Christ, because this became his sole exposure to Christian inuences. Throughout the subsequent yearsKaron has continued to make other CCU events (e.g. Values-Aligned Leadership Summit and various Centennialnstitute debates) a part of her evangelistic repertoire.

Karons increased exposure to CCU through the concerts and other campus events eventually lead her tobegin supporting CCU nancially. She recalls that she donates to Colorado Christian University because she wantso, contribute to the success of CCU to not only provide quality education to future musicians, business leaders,

and other professionals, but also because of the proven result of evangelizing Christ. Her philanthropic journey

also included naming CCU as the primary beneciary of her 401K assets a process aided by the CCUs Directorof Planned Giving, David Nye. As a highly-taxed asset to transfer upon death, designating CCU as the charitablebeneciary was an excellent tax-advantaged choice. This mutually benecial planned gift helped Karon tocontinue on her evangelistic legacy through the Lords work at Colorado Christian University. And in the spirit of thecampus-wide Year of Evangelism focus, Karon continues to invite friends and family to join her at many CCU eventsas her own unique way of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.

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