This past week I had the opportunity to talk to United States Air Force veteran Jericho Schoof about why he chose to study at Grace College.  During his time in the Air Force, Jericho served as a F-15 jet engine mechanic, and was station at Both Eglin AFB in Florida and Mountain Home AFB in Idaho.  He now lives with his wife in Warsaw, Indiana, and is pursuing a degree in Spanish Education.

What drew you to Grace College?
I thought the small campus atmosphere with a Christian focus was the most appealing part of Grace College. I also liked the sense of community shared by both the faculty and student body. The overall curriculum and the opportunities to study abroad also interested me.

As a military student, what do you feel Grace College offers that another college doesn’t? And, do you feel that the Veteran’s Affairs Student Services Team is a benefit to you?As a military student, the veterans lounge is a big bonus that other campuses don’t offer. I like having the ability to converse with other veterans in our own area devoted to those who served. Since there are not a lot of veterans on campus, the Veteran’s Affairs Student Services Team gets to know each of us by name and are always available if we need any help or have any questions.

Do you feel that you have benefited from choosing to attend Grace College?
Yes, I have benefited from choosing Grace in multiple ways. First, I am able to pursue a degree in Spanish Education and Grace offers challenging classes that push me academically. Secondly, I am able to grow in my faith not only while I am in class, but also while I attend Chapel.

Would you recommend Grace College to another military veteran?
Yes, I would recommend Grace College to another veteran, because the small campus atmosphere and challenging curriculum is a great way to start your career outside the military.

Like Jericho, I feel that whether you are currently serving or have moved past your military career, Grace college is an excllent way for any veteran to kick-start a successful career. ”

-Marshall Vondy

Veteran’s Affairs Student Services Worker

Pictured from left to right: Matt DeRenzo, Michelle Sweeten, Dana Johnston, Leah Molter, Mike Depositar, Tiffany Featherston, Karrah Beckmann, Taylor Fervida, Katie Strine, Josh Christensen, Caitlin Steiner, and Joe Doust

The Prosperity Success Institute based in Gold Canyon, Arizona, recently hosted 15 college students and staff members from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, at its School of Entrepreneurial studies to an intense and focused seven day business start-up course known as ECIP – the Entrepreneur Candidate Initiative Program.

This is the second year in a row that the Prosperity Success Institute has held this event for college participants and even more extensive classes are planned later for this year. It features a variety of business-building formats and one-of-a-kind instruction using the very latest in technology tools. It further includes guest business speakers from throughout the Phoenix area that offer key business-building strategies.

The instructional course was create and developed based on the business experience of Larry Snow, the founder of the Institute, who spent 35 years owning and operating a logistical business (trucking, warehousing, equipment) in Elkhart, Indiana (located in North Central Indiana) which still successfully operates today under the savvy management of his wife, Kim Overmyer.

His desire in creating it was to build an encore educational teaching career to be able to give back to other perspective start-ups as a result of the prosperity success that they have been able to enjoy throughout their entrepreneurial lifetime.

The course offers real life experiences in owning a business enterprise and is offered in 30 continuing and specific sessions throughout the course of the week. It focuses on sales and marketing, finance, communications, operations, negotiating, as well as building a unique and detailed customized business plan. The students each receive three credit hours for this highly-sought accredited course.

Among other activities, the course involves visiting several existing area businesses, allowing participants to ask the owners specific questions regarding business operations, business survival techniques, and other pertinent questions pertaining to the real entrepreneurial ownership experience.

They were also able to enjoy a real west experience as they took time off to visit the OK Corral and spend an afternoon on horseback on a tour through the Superstition Mountains. The participants were also hosted by the Arizona Grace College Alumni at a reception held for them in the evening at Bethany Church in Glendale, Arizona on January 6^th.

The course ended with a comprehensive review of their business plan and a two hour detailed written examination as well as a critique of the entire Arizona experience. As they have returned to the campus, they will work to finalize their college experience and use their newly-formed business plan and entrepreneurial education to create their own personal business enterprise in the future.

The Prosperity Success Institute™ also offers many other classes, courses, workshops, and seminars in Personal Finance, Entrepreneurism, Job/Career Success, and Real Estate Investing. Each of them is available in three separate levels of instruction including Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Snow is the author of several books including Learning How to Become Prosperous Today. For more information, you can visit their website located at: www.prosperitysuccessinstitue.com or you can email them direct at larryrick.snow@gmail.com or sscklo@aol.com.

Alan Grossnickle, who was in charge of the expedition, was a company President and CEO before he began teaching at Grace this past August. As a Business Professor, his passion is mentoring and encouraging his students to use their potential to succeed in the business world through knowledge, hard work, and “the belief that they can do it!”



Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind., is pleased to announce that members of the first cohort of the Orthopaedic Regulatory and Clinical Affairs (ORCA) graduate program are slated to graduate on May 19. Thirty ORCA students will receive their degrees in the college’s annual commencement ceremony after completing a rigorous year of study in twelve courses designed by and for professionals in the orthopaedic industry.

This graduate program is targeted to professionals who desire a thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations mandated by the federal government, especially the FDA, as they apply to the development, testing approval, manufacturing, and commercialization of orthopaedic products. Grace College partnered with OrthoWorx to launch this program one year ago, and it has since enjoyed wide industry support. Of the 30 students enrolled, 22 come directly from local orthopaedic firms such as Zimmer, DePuy, Biomet, Medtronic, Paragon Medical, and Orthopediatrics.

According to Allyn Decker, Program Director, “We couldn’t have asked for a better first year. The quality of instruction and the dedication of our students have been exceptional. We anticipate career growth and success for those currently employed in orthopaedics and for others hoping to enter the field.” Already, two non-industry ORCA students have been accepted to long-term internships at local companies, and other students have taken on new responsibilities at their current companies because of the knowledge they’ve gained through the ORCA program.

Grace College will accept applications until April 1 for the next cohort, which will begin in May of 2012. Program information and application materials can be accessed at www.grace.edu/orca. Grace College is a member of the North Central Association, and its programs are accredited by the Commission on Higher Learning.

Orthopaedic Regulatory and Clinical Affairs students. Pictured left to right: Molly Fishel, Joseph Meyers, Mike Wolford and Kim Earle.

P/T Pay Rate: $15,000/annually�
Hours of IMC Work: 20 hours weekly �
a. Sunday gathering hours: 3 hours.
b. Weekly 2 hour meeting to review/plan on Monday afternoon in IMC office.
c. Weekly Practice with band members: 2 hours on day/time best for band.
d. Remaining - Independent hours to meet with specific team members and fulfill job expectation independently.

● Develop 3 separate “teams” to rotate throughout month. �
● Lead alone no more than 3x monthly. �
● Advanced planning and communication, inclusive of A/V team. �
● Relational intentionality with team (non-Sundays). �
● Schedule team and music a month in advance. �
● Cultivate a team which values excellence and creative expression. �
● Integrate new people into band as identified. �
● Measurable increase in level of quality of music, equipment setup and overall Sunday presentation from the stage and sound.
● Pray and seek the Lord for the team and church.  

• Leave the Ministry better than it was found as assessed by the Lead Pastor.
• Maintain lifestile become of a believer according to Scriptures, including a teachable spirit.
• Have a love of God and demonstrate a commitment to following the way of Christ
• Maintain unity and harmony of Indy Metro Church
• Member of Indy Metro Church.

Our small group ‘flock’ at church is going through the Fruit of the Spirit. We have been through love, joy, and peace last night. A good study, an interesting study as you look at all the different facets of these qualities and all the potential applications.

For the second or third straight week, I had to prod my wife away from socializing because we needed to leave. Needed may not accurately describe all three weeks, but it’s close enough. Poor me for having a wife who easily gets drawn into conversations with friends.

As I was trying to politely push her out the door, I was reminded for the second straight week that the fruit of patience is coming up. I don’t know that I’ve been impatient, just slightly bothered when one conversation ends and another begins.  Well, at least I don’t have to teach on patience : ).

But I will have lead a lesson on kindness in two weeks.