May the Lord richly bless you and keep you. Grace and Peace, Ray G. Barber, D.Min. 85, 88 President MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ANNUAL REPORT

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2 APTITUDE FOR SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2015

3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT TRAINING LEADERS WITH AN APTITUDE FOR SERVICE These are exciting times to be connected with Oakland City University. Five years ago, the University s Board of Trustees established a new mission and vision statement laying the foundation for an updated strategic plan. Many of the critical areas of improvement were accomplished because of your stewardship. From the vantage point of 2015 we have already seen many of the dreams of five years ago come to fruition. Whether it be, the Deaconess Health Clinic or the Holy Grounds coffee shop, Oakland City University has improved the quality of life for our students on campus. With the development of online degree programs and the prison ministry, Oakland City University has expanded its offerings in traditional and non-traditional formats. By assisting with a new home build through Gibson County Habitat for Humanity and annually caring for children at Faith Home orphanage in Honduras, OCU students can be found faithful in sharing God s love nationally and internationally. None of these past accomplishments would have been possible without the prayers and generous gifts of you, our friends and supporters. Likewise, the University s future plans and dreams can only happen because you see the vision and make a conscious decision to invest in our students. At our annual Oak Leaf Society banquet in May, I introduced the question: Is the task of Oakland City University to train students who have the capability to lead or is our goal to train leaders with an aptitude for service? I believe the answer is the latter. Oakland City University s mission is to educate leaders who Go Forth To Serve throughout the world. Oakland City University is alive and vibrant because we stand with our 9,000 alumni and thousands of friends like you who believe in our mission. Now, our focus becomes revisiting the strategic plan and laying a fresh vision that will guide us into the year We invite you to join us in this incredible opportunity to train the next generation of Christian leaders. Your participation in the ongoing ministry of OCU will be critical to our continued success. May the Lord richly bless you and keep you. Grace and Peace, Ray G. Barber, D.Min. 85, 88 President MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ANNUAL REPORT

4 JENNIFER BROWN, WORSHIP ARTS MAJOR TRAINING FOR SERVICE My name is Jennifer Nicole Brown and I am 20 years old. I grew up right outside of St. Louis, Missouri with my mom (Sandi), dad (Steve), and sister (Brittany). I was raised knowing about God and His amazing love. I am so thankful for my parents and all that they have done for me and my walk with Christ. During my adolescence, our family attended a General Baptist church just a few miles from home. I found numerous ministry opportunities right at my fingertips. I was able to volunteer at Camp Allen, the National Youth Conference, and the Missions & Ministry Summit. Through serving at these events, God revealed to me a place to continue my education Oakland City University. Camp Allen is really the place where I started my relationship with Christ and accepted the calling into ministry. I had attended Camp Allen as a regular camper every summer since the age of 8, but when I was 15 (a freshman in high school) began serving at Camp Allen as a CIT (Counselor In Training). It was a blessing to make an impact in the lives of these children and teach them about Christ. Those summers were some of the best and most important times of my life. Before starting high school, I learned about the National Youth Conference (NYC) from my friends at camp. At NYC I grew in my faith and became friends with some great leaders within the General Baptist denomination such as: Jeff Roth, Brandon Petty, Todd Luke, and Tyler Feller. These Godly men were proud of me and saw great potential in my abilities. I wanted to go further in serving and learning about ministry. I applied and became an intern at the annual Missions and Ministries Summit. During this event, I felt God calling me to help plant a church in the future! Through NYC and Camp Allen I learned about Oakland City University. At first, I questioned whether to attend a small Christian university. I thought God was sending me to a large state university. But, as always God had a different plan in mind! While attending a promotional night for OCU at Camp Allen, God placed on my heart to enroll at OCU and prepare for ministry. Many people thought that I was crazy but I never looked at another school. I applied to Oakland City University and trusted that God would take care of the rest. And He did! God has opened so many doors and provided funding for my education. I am extremely grateful for these scholarship monies including the two endowment scholarships that make God s plan for my life possible. Currently, I am a Worship Arts major studying to become a worship pastor. Though it is really hard being almost four hours away from home, I absolutely love attending OCU. I am very involved on campus, not only with my school work, but in a number of different capacities including: Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Drama Club, Choir, my work study position, and the Music department. Being connected on campus is very important to me. I love knowing that I am helping make Oakland City University an amazing school. Even though I love where God has placed me now; I look forward to where He takes me after school. I believe the Lord is calling me to Portland, Tennessee after graduation. His plan is for me to become part of Generation Church where I can continue to learn and grow more in ministry. I know that I can rely on my Generation family to help lead me in the right path. I know God has great plans for me and I cannot wait to experience all that He has in store! TRAINING FOR SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2015

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6 ALEC HENSLEY, G.B. PASTOR AND CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICE IN ACTION When I was in the 4th grade, my teacher, Mrs. Siewert, had a parent/ teacher conference with my mother. After the conference we were standing outside of the room, and Mrs. Siewert asked me a few questions. Mrs. Siewert: Alec, what do you want to do when you grow up? Alec: Mrs. Siewert, I want to be a farmer like my daddy. Mrs. Siewert: Well, what do want to be if you can t be a farmer? Alec: If I can t be a farmer, I want to be a police officer. Mrs. Siewert: What do you want to be if you can t be a police officer? Alec: If I can t be a farmer or a police officer, then I want to be a preacher. Who would have thought that I would experience all of this? Even though my father would stop farming before I grew up, I did experience the farming life and was able to achieve the Kentucky State Farmers Degree for the Future Farmers of America. Every year in February during FFA Week, my name is in the local paper for that achievement. It is always close by my father s name, who was the second person in Henderson County history to achieve the American Famers Degree. Soon after I turned 21, I met my wife Julie through a mutual friend. I will never forget the first time I saw her. I first saw her eyes, and in my mind I said, I am going to marry the girl. She was the most genuine Christian that I have ever met. She loved the LORD, and her life showed it. Our first date was on March 16, 1989, and I picked her up at 6:30p.m. Two years later on March 16, 1991, at 6:30p.m. we said, I do. We have been married 24 wonderful years and have two great children, Jessica and Logan. A few months after dating Julie, I applied to be a reserve police officer. After being hired for that position and being trained, I found that I wanted to continue in that career. In October of 1992, Julie and I chaperoned some of the church youth to Oakland City College for their annual Fall Frenzy. It was there that I met Chief of Police Thomas Tom Rowe. He was in the process of hiring an officer. Through that process I was hired by the Oakland City Police Department and am now the Chief of Police as well as an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certified Law Enforcement Instructor with special certifications in firearms, physical tactics and emergency vehicle operations. In January of 1997, while in the middle of my law enforcement career I accepted the call into the ministry. I was licensed through the Union Association as a minister in April of 1998 and was ordained through the Union Association with my brother Chad in November of I have always known that I was called; however, I cannot pinpoint why I delayed in accepting it. Whatever the reason, I have been blessed to pastor some great churches: Clarks Chapel General Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead General Baptist Church, Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church, and presently Oakland City First General Baptist Church. Yes, as you would notice in my story, I am presently the Chief of Police with the Oakland City Police Department and Pastor of Oakland City First General Baptist Church. With that being said, I am also the Chief of Security at Oakland City University and am an adjunct instructor for the Criminal Justice Program at OCU. I have also achieved two associate degrees and one bachelor degree from Oakland City University. OCU is a huge part of my family s life. My wife, Julie, is presently working at OCU, my Daughter Jessica is presently attending OCU, and my son recently accepted his calling into the ministry and is presently submitting a request to complete the LAMP program. He also plans on attending OCU after he graduates high school so he can complete his theological degree in religious studies. In the 47 years of my life, all of these milestones were only made possible because of the way God transformed me. He has used my whole family to raise me, shape me and encourage me. He used the difficult situations and circumstances that I have encountered throughout life to be a witness for Him and draw me closer to Him. And He used Oakland City College now Oakland City University as the finishing touches needed to successfully prepare me for the ministry now and in the future. So, I am grateful for my God, my family and my alma mater, (Oakland City University). SERVICE IN ACTION ANNUAL REPORT 2015

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8 MS. SAMANTHA GOLDSMITH BRINGING LIGHT THROUGH SERVICE Ms. Samantha Goldsmith s classroom is a shining example of a teacher with an aptitude for service. Ms. Goldsmith is an instructor at the Hope Junior-Senior High School at the Madison Juvenile Correctional Facility. She was recently awarded the Lighting the Fire: Teacher of the Year award sponsored by the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings. The Light the Fire award is a nationwide competition to recognize the efforts of educational professionals working in youth correctional facilities. Ms. Goldsmith said she knew she wanted to work at a youth correctional facility from the day she picked her career path. I knew from the minute I decided to become a teacher, she said. Helping to make a difference in the lives of girls who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral issues was something that came from a personal place. From her own life experiences, there were times growing up where a positive influence made a difference. I wanted to help students become something better, she stated. Ms. Goldsmith also takes comfort in knowing that she is part of a team making a difference. I just know I m where I m supposed to be, and my girls need me. Ms. Samantha Goldsmith THE LIGHTING THE FIRE AWARD IS A NATIONWIDE COMPETITION TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN YOUTH CORRECTION SETTINGS AND IS GIVEN TO VISIONARY EDUCATORS THAT HAVE SHOWN THEIR INVESTMENT IN STUDENTS, PERSEVERE IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATE HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND COMMITMENT TO THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY. BRINGING LIGHT THROUGH SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2015

9 OCU PRISON MINISTRY SERVICE IN EDUCATION In collaboration with the Department of Corrections, OCU offers educational programs in ten southern Indiana correctional facilities. Our programs offer basic education services to offenders who do not have a high school diploma or are illiterate. These men and women are equipped with the necessary skills to gain employment upon release. One of the greatest factors in high recidivism rates is the lack of marketable job skills. Oakland City University programs, servicing over 1,400 students, gives offenders the vocational education necessary to find gainful employment. Most importantly, as we educate prisoners, we do so in the love of Christ, understanding that only the Gospel can truly change human hearts. People behind bars are humans who have made bad decisions and those bad decisions have consequences. However, no one is beyond the redemptive grace of Jesus Christ. As part of our mission, we believe it is vitally important that our institution brings the message of God s love to Indiana prisoners. Not just to provide a different way of living but to help people find the true meaning and purpose of life. Some have inquired about the state of Indiana being involved with a private, Christian institution of higher learning. Oakland City University has consistently received high marks and good results from our work with inmates. In fact, most of OCU correctional facilities received an A+ final grade. OCU s grades were considerably higher than other servicing institutions this past year. There are countless stories of prisoners who have gone through Oakland City University s programs and released to lead productive lives. Enter to Learn Go Forth to Serve applies to more than the OCU main campus. Every OCU student carries the image of God, made in His likeness, and as Jesus said, we are to be with them in prison. Because when we have served the least of our brothers we have served Him. FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD, I WAS THIRSTY AND YOU GAVE ME DRINK, I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME, I WAS NAKED AND YOU CLOTHED ME, I WAS SICK AND YOU VISITED ME, I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU CAME TO ME TRULY, I SAY TO YOU, AS YOU DID IT TO ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE MY BROTHERS, YOU DID IT TO ME. -MATTHEW 25:35-40 SERVICE IN EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT

10 DR. R.E. SIMMS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP A TRIBUTE TO SERVICE Dr. R.E. Simms was a professor, Chair of Theology, and Dean of Students of Oakland City College in the 1920s and 1930s. The Dr. R.E. Simms will be awarded to needy, full-time students to assist them in obtaining a four-year degree at Oakland City University where otherwise they might not be financially able to do so. In 1922, R.E. Simms, Superintendent of the Onaway Michigan School District, received an invitation from OCC President Dr. Prentice Dearing to join the faculty at Oakland City College. The Depression proved to be a trying time for students and for OCC itself as student enrollment dwindled. Some students had to barter farm produce, pork, or poultry to cover their tuition. Thus, Dr. R.E. Simms lived during a time when many students struggled with finances. In addition to his service at Oakland City College, Professor R.E. Simms was an ordained minister, serving eight different churches over the span of sixty-eight years. He was also the proud father of seven children. When Dr. Simms decided to leave his post at OCC in order to pastor the Plano First Baptist Church in Plano, Ill., OCC awarded Dr. Simms an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree for his service to Oakland City College and to God. In September 2009, Dr. Jack Tichenor, Oakland City University s former Vice President of Development, visited Dr. R.E. Simms son Glenn to discuss the guidelines and framework for the scholarship. On Dec. 15, 2014, the daughter of Glenn and Nancy Simms, Lowrie Kuhn, visited Dr. Ray Barber, OCU President, and presented a corpus gift to establish the scholarship fund. Mrs. Kuhn said that her parents desired to give the tithing money from their estate to Oakland City University for the Dr. R.E. Simms. Mrs. Kuhn also mentioned that her father loved the Lord very much, but he had hoped that God wasn t in too much of a hurry because Dad still had a lot to accomplish. This scholarship was one of those things. Glenn and Nancy Simms went home to be with the Lord but their intentions to support Oakland City University s students will not be forgotten. IN 1922, R.E. SIMMS, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE ONAWAY MICHIGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM OCC PRESIDENT DR. PRENTICE DEARING TO JOIN THE FACULTY. Dr. R.E. Simms, 1922 A TRIBUTE TO SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2015

11 ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Adolph and Jamae Lacy Endowment Alumni Arno Lessheim Arthur and Zell Baker Memorial Barbara Hortsmeyer Benoni Stinson Bethesda General Baptist Endowment Bryce and Opal Bottom C. Kightly Trippet C.R. Richardson Cane Run General Baptist Church Carolyn Weng Cecil H. and Wanda Gladish Charles and Isabel Hoskinson Christy Park General Baptist Claude L. Atkins Coach Delbert and Bettye Disler Endowment Cyrstal Jones Roland Davis/Phillips Donald K. and Mary Ann Wilder Dorothy Cockrum Heldt Dr. Carl Shepard Dr. Dale Porter Dr. Gary Barrett Dr. James Wilson Murray Endowment Dr. Jerry Phillips Dr. Kenneth R. Kennedy Endowment Dr. L.O. Roberts Dr. Olen and Inez Pumphrey Dr. Olive Smith Dr. Ollie and Jane Latch Dr. Presley Pendergrass Endowment Dr. R.E. Simms Dr. Virgil Hunt Dr. Wayne Foust Dr. William I. Painter Edward Glenn Ella Mayhall Bradbury Music Eloise Mack Peugeot First G.B. Church of Chino Endowment Frances Borders West Memorial Fred and Helen Rumble Frieda Jordan and William T. Ellison George Gomer H.C. or Dorothy Evans Memorial Harold and Mary McCord Family Heathman Family Hope, Swartz, Williams Ira M. and Lela Mae Wilder Endowment Jamaica Youth Missions Endowment James E. and Alice Morlock James Montgomery Gordon Jeannette E. and Mildred Rauscher Jennie M. Pride Jose and Delores Sablan Endowment Joy Yeager Lawrence Black Lennie Hunt Johnson Lesta and Howard R. Miller Fund Lillian K. Ehlbert Lois J. Tichenor Music Lone Oak Lonnie E. and Sara Elizabeth Fraser Louese Spradley Lt. William Randall Crecelius Lynden R. Pride, Nona, and Earther Fritz Mamie Dufford Margery Settle Marietta C. Hasselbrinck Endowment Marlin Kell Maxine and Stephen E. Medlin Michael Musgrave Michael R. Vire Mildred Vaughn Neva Barnard OCU Alumni Athletic Opal Phillips Orlan and Margery Phillips Endowment Orville Pratt Paul B. Johnson Paul Montgomery Paula Pendergrass Professor Emma Anderson Professor J.H. Oxford Professor William Jordan Endowment R.B. Smith Rae Reierson Murray - Athletic for Women Dr. Darroll and Savanah Hargraves Endowment Rev. Tony Kevin Eskew Richard and Charlotte Wasson Robert S. Kelley and Weldon X. Hall, Jr. Ron Malin Student Support Services Rosalia T. Torres Ruby and Edgar Baum T. Hammons The Finch The Liberty Association The Religious Studies The Union Grove Association The Webb Foundation Thomas H. and Beatrice Colvin Dunning Townsend Vern Whitten Virgil Whaley W. Anthony and Sheri Huff Endowment William Ledgerwood Willis B. Simpson Winsett-Riggle Memorial Endowment Wm. C. and Edythe Dearing Fund Wm. P. and May Cockrum Dearing Fund ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUAL REPORT

12 FINANCIALS APTITUDE FOR SERVICE ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT

13 STEWARDSHIP SUPPORTING LEADERS WITH APTITUDE FOR SERVICE Each year OCU graduates take what they have learned and use that knowledge to change the world and reflect the image of God to others. Integral changes in the lives of students are made because of scholarships and grants. Oakland City University strives to help students obtain a quality Christian education through providing the financial assistance and support in every way possible. We continue to focus on: increasing the academic expectation of our students; enriching the spiritual formation of each life; and providing experiences on the mission field that effect how students think globally. You are an integral part of this equation. Your support of OCU directly translates into lives changed and the world impacted. We work to keep tuition affordable for all students through scholarships and grants, equipping students to Go Forth and Serve. TOTAL MAIN CAMPUS AWARDS $4,732,707 Awards given to students who attend the main campus in Oakland City, Indiana. SOURCES OF GIFT INCOME Philanthropy divided among OCU s constituents Academic $2,498,737 G.B. Unified Budget 18% Friends 18% Athletic $1,188,296 Other Grants & s $1,045,674 Alumni 39% Corporations/ Foundations/Churches 25% STEWARDSHIP ANNUAL REPORT

14 HONOR ROLL Lifetime Giving $25,000 + The Founders Circle Lifetime Giving $10,000 - $24,999 The Benefactors Circle The Founders Circle Individuals Anonymous (2) Jerry and Pamela Aigner Lee and Bonnie Ayers Ray and Beth Barber H. S. Barger Florence Barnett O.W. Barry Richard and Naomi Beesley Joe and Jane Black Lawrence Black C. William and Angela Blackburn Virginia Boyd Gail Bradbury George Brinegar William and Caroline Roberta Bromley Wayne and Edna Brumfield Dewey and Charlcie Burden Frederick and Martha Cantrell Phyllis Casson Cecil and Velda Cook Ann Irene Cornwell Patricia Creevy Oma Daugherty Larry and Alta Davis Ellen Dimmett John and Gail Dunn Daniel Durbin David and Judy Elliott Dorothy Evans Glenn Finch Olive E. Forbes Sarah Fraser Ethel Gieseke Wanda Gladish Edward E. Glenn Norma Graham Jeannette Gray Henry Gwaltney Stanley and Dilys Hale Weldon Hall Robert Harnishfeger Gary and Margaret Earl Harper John and Naomi Haskins William Hasselbrinck Carl and Anne Hirsch Claude and Connie Hopper Barbara Hortsmeyer Leon and Dorothy Howell Anthony and Sheri Huff John Hunter Dolly Jewel Leroy Jolly Murel Jones James and Eddi Marie Julian Robert Kelley Jack and Linda Kinkel William Kohlsaat Lowrie Ann Kuhn Maurice Marilou Mann Gregory Marish Bernard and Linda Marley May Mason Harold and Mary McCord Donald Evelyn McDonald James and Rae Murray Alan and Connie Nass Steven Osborn Doyle Oursler William Painter Gary and Kathy Phillips Jerry and Judy Phillips Maurice O. Pride Jennie M. Pride Olen and Inez Pumphrey Tom and Suzanne Raper Jeanette Rauscher Helen Reed Kenneth Reed Carl Richardson Wayne Roberts Rick and Laura Roop Mary Ruff-King James and Kathy Sanders Michael and Mary Sandifar Frank and Judy Schultheis Eva R. Smith Olive Smith Louese Spradley Dallas Suhrheinrich Jack and Jane Tichenor Donald and Nelda Townsend C. Kightly Trippet Charles and Carolyn White Richard and Donna Whiting Wilma Wilder Donald and Mary Ann Wilder Lorene Williams The Founders Circle Corporations Algers Winslow & Western Railway Co. Ameritech BP America Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. Cane Run G. B. Church Central California Association of General Baptists CINergy Foundation, Inc. Citizens National Bank Citizens State Bank Clay First G. B. Church - Clay, KY Coca-Cola Refreshments Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Community Foundation Partnership, Inc. Council of Associations, Inc. Dana Corporation Foundation Dubois County Community Foundation Dunn Hospitality Group East Gibson Dollars For Scholars Educational Testing Service Exxonmobil Foundation Fifth Third Bank - Evansville, Indiana Fifth Third Bank - Oakland City, Indiana Fifth Third Bank - Princeton, Indiana Fifth Third Bank Foundation First G. B. Church - Princeton, Indiana Francisco G. B. Church - Francisco, Indiana G. B. Womens Ministries General Baptist Foundation General Baptist Women s Ministries, Inc. German American Bank Gibson County Visitors & Tourism GTE North Region - Indiana Foundation Hansen Corporation Heber Springs First G.B. Church - Heber Springs, AR Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County, Inc. Hopper Heritage Foundation Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. Indiana Limestone Institute of America Jerry Aigner Construction, Inc Key Construction Company, Inc. Koch Foundation, Inc. Liberty Association Ministries Board Lilly Endowment Community Program Lilly Endowment, Inc. Main Street G. B. Church - Boonville, IN Mt. Vernon G. B. Church - Mt. Vernon, IN New Hope G. B. Church - Malden, MO North Lawrence Community School Foundation, Inc. Oakland City First G.B. Church - Oakland City, IN OCU Foundation Old National Bank - Evansville, IN Old National Bank - Princeton, IN Parke Co. Community Foundation, Inc. Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. Pioneer College Caterers Pleasant Hope G. B. Church - Calhoun, KY Pleasant Valley G. B. Church - Eldorado, IL Princeton Area Dollars for Scholars Program Administrators, Inc. State Budget Agency Terrace Parke G. B. Church - Evansville, IN The Webb Foundation Toyota Motor Engineering Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana Transporation Services Co. Union G.B. Association - Camp Clark Union Grove Association VALIC Valley of Sun G. B. Church - Payson, AZ Vertical Church - Fort Branch, IN Westwood G. B. Church - Evansville, IN Whirlpool Foundation The Benefactors Circle Individuals Anonymous (5) Harry Anson Brian and Jamie Baker Gary and Terry Barrett Edgar Baum Ronnie and Sandy Black Charles and Judy Brauser James and Jeanette Broshears George Brown Jerald and Joyce Burns Willard Clements Michael and Martha Crafton James Crecelius Larry and Martha Sue Crowe Gordon Curtis Wendell and Linda Daugherty Vernon and Dee Deutsch Thomas Durall Stanley Durham Frieda Ellison Elizabeth Enlow Albon Becky Eskew Alice Evans Robert Finch Stacy Givens Ariel May Green Carl and Cleda Haley HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT 2015

15 Listed Alphabetically Deceased THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS Lifetime Giving $10,000 - $24,999 The Benefactors Circle cont. Annual Giving $10,000 + The Leaders Circle Kenneth and Betty Hall Darroll and Savannah Hargraves Carol M. Hawkes C. Mark and Joyce Hubbard Theodore and Amelia Hunley Virgil Hunt Cynthia Jackson Marion and Janet James Evelyn Jenkins Richard Jines William Johnson R. A. Jones Gary and Kristy Jossa Vance Kell Oria Keys Steve and Beverly Ladd Gale Lambert G. Richard and Helen Lankford Loye J. and Jane Latch Gene Leroux Bernard and Ellen Loposer George Malone John Marshall Riley and Violet Mathias Gerald and Martha McCormick John McCrery Louie and Melba Medlin Curtis Miller Paul and Freda Montgomery Alice W. Morelock Leland Morrison Roberta Moye Claude Murray Madelyn Myers David Patton Presley and Paula Pendergrass Earl and Brenda Penrod Charles Phillips Gary and Mary Phillips Margery Phillips William Ping Robert and Brenda Poinsett Sarah Porter James and Kristina Pratt Imel F. Pride W. Wyatt and Betty Rauch Norm and Caroltta Reynolds Angelo and Diana Sablan Virginia Schulz William and Juanita Scoggan Russell and Vera Scott Kenneth Seebode Robert Shaw Barbara Shepard Stephen and Shirley Shields Alma Shufflebarger Helen Smith Joseph and Jenny Smith Gary Sorgius Chris and Robyn Speltz Randall Spence Charles and Sharon Strickland Peter Swanson Claribel Talley Ada Taylor Alan Jay and Rachel Thompson Arthur Tichenor Phyllis Tivey James Tomlin William Townsend Brenda Waddle Paul Wade Charles and Carol Jean Weir Carolyn Weng R. Virgil Whaley Elmon Whitledge David and Judy Whitten Vern Whitten Richard and Lindy Wilder Jay and Misty Wilkins R. Frank and Gracie Williams L. Ray and Altha Lou Winkler G. L. Yeager Joy and Wilma Yeager The Benefactors Circle Corporations Alcoa Foundation AmBank Indiana, N.A. Arrington Prairie G. B. Church - Wayne City, IL Barr-Reeve Foundation Baseball Office of the Commissioner Bedford Federal Savings Bank Bedford Urban Enterprise Assoc. Best One Tire - Princeton, IN Bethlehem G. B. Church - Ft. Branch, IN Black River G. B. Church Buehler s Buy-Low Carroll-Wyatt Testamentary Education Trust Chaffee Public School Foundation CIC Foundation Citizens Foundation of America City of Bedford, Indiana Dell Duke Energy Eastern Band of Cherokee Native Americans Escalade Sports Federation of American Consumers and Travelers First G.B. Church - Mount Carmel, IL Ford Motor Company Fund - Bedford, IN Ford Motor Company Fund - Deaborn, MI Garvinwood G. B. Church - Evansville, IN Gibson County Farm Bureau Co-op Gibson County Visitors/Tourism Bureau Glen Meadows Development Co., LLC Gravel Ridge G. B. Church - North Little Rock, AR Gray Cemetery Trust Growth Industries Harrison County Community Foundation Herald G. B. Church - Modesto, CA Holt Masonic Children s Home Howell G. B. Church - Evansville, IN Huntingburg Foundation, Inc. IBM Int l Foundation Indicom Integra Bank Corp. Jack R. Kinkel & Son, AIA Architects James A. Holt Charitable Foundation, Inc. James River Corp. Judge Nixon Kappa Kappa Kappa - East Gibson Kimball Intl. Habig Foundation, Inc. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, Inc Lawrence County Tourism Commission Lehigh Cement Company Liberty Association of General Baptists Madisonville First G.B. Church - Madisonville, KY Midwest Merger Management, LLC Mt. Carmel G. B. Church - Mt. Carmel, IL Mt. Gilead G. B. Church - Slaughters, KY Mt. Olive G. B. Church - Dale, IN National Collegiate Athletic Association National Endowment for the Arts New Hope G. B. Church - Edwardsville, IL North Friendship G. B. Church - Lynnville, IN Oak Grove G. B. Church - Oakland City, IN Old National Trust Company Omaha G. B. Church - Omaha, IL Otter Creek G. B. Church - Boonville, IN Owensboro First G. B. Church - Owensboro, KY Owensville First G. B. Church - Owensville, IN Peabody Energy Pepsi Cola Company of Vincennes Permanent Federal Savings Bank Pleasant Mound G. B. Church - Bismarck, IL Pleasant View G. B. Church - Wood River, IL Providence G. B. Church - Cisne, IL America Schultheis Insurance Shady Grove G. B. Church - Poole, KY Sharrett Automotive Inc. Shoals Dollars For Scholars South Gibson Dollars for Scholars State Farm Companies Foundation Sugar Tree G. B. Church - Dexter, MO Sunny Vale G. B. Church - Malden, MO Syndicate Sales, Inc. Telephone Switching Supply, Inc. Tennyson G. B. Church - Tennyson, IN The Herald-Times /The Times-Mail Tom Raper Foundation, Inc. United of IN Home Mission Board UPS Foundation Corporate Headquarters Vectren Corporation Vectren Foundation W. K. Kellogg Foundation Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc. Winslow G. B. Church - Winslow, IN The Leaders Circle Individual Anonymous (1) Ray and Beth Barber Wayne and Edna Brumfield John and Gail Dunn C. Mark and Joyce Hubbard Lowrie Ann Kuhn Rae Murray Inez Pumphrey Rick and Laura Roop James and Kathy Sanders Michael and Mary Sandifar Donald and Mary Ann Wilder The Leaders Circle Corporations Coca-Cola Refreshments Council of Associations, Inc. Dunn Hospitality Group General Baptist Foundation Hopper Heritage Foundation HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT

16 HONOR ROLL Annual Giving $1,000 - $9,999 The Stewards Circle Annual Giving $100 - $999 The Patrons Circle Independent Colleges of IN, Inc. Peabody Energy The Webb Foundation Tom Raper Foundation, Inc. The Stewards Circle Individual Anonymous (2) Joseph and Gayle Adams Jerry and Pamela Aigner Jordan Aigner Brian and Jamie Baker Jerry Basham Frank and Lynn Bilyeu Ronnie and Sandra Black C. William and Angela Blackburn Charles and Judy Brauser Caroline Bromley James and Jeanette Broshears Patti Buchta Jerald and Joyce Burns Phillip and Sharen Buyher Walter and Tammy Carnahan Ted and Deborah Clark Michael and Martha Crafton Wally and Kathy Duncan Terry and Marilyn Enlow Charles and Jean Glasgow Todd and Lana Glickfield Frank and Caroline Gullic Kenneth and Betty Hall Larry and Gloria Harris William Hasselbrinck Richard and Cindy Helton Claude and Connie Hopper C. Dean and Kimberly Hopper Richard and Loretta Houston H. Dean and Hazel Jaggers Stanley and Judy Jones Gary and Kristy Jossa James and Eddi Marie Julian Dennis and Phyllis Knaack Steve and Beverly Ladd Gerald and Martha McCormick Evelyn McDonald Larry and Molly Minor Lois Mondy Gerald and Betty Montgomery Ray and Marlene Nalley Alan and Connie Nass Kendall and Kathy Nelson Bill and Sandy Niederhaus Glenn and Angie Nulty Larry Pflug Judy Phillips Janet Poston Valada Raber W. Wyatt and Betty Rauch Joan Reed Norm and Carlotta Reynolds Carlotta Reynolds Frank and Judy Schultheis Chris and Robyn Speltz Peter Swanson Royce and Rose Traylor J. Mike and Kathryn Trotter Bob and Darlene Valvano Floyd and Lillian Vieth Floyd Vieth, Jr. Gerald and Betty Sue Weber Darlene Whitledge Jay and Misty Wilkins Ronnie and Catherine Williams Tom Williams Wilma Yeager Robert and Ruth Yeager The Stewards Circle Corporations Adicent Capital LLC Albemarle Foundation Archer Daniels Midland Company Ava R-1 School District Barr-Reeve Foundation Best Home Furnishing Bethlehem G. B. Church - Ft. Branch, IN Bill Mohler Foundation, Inc. C.H. Garmong & Son, Inc. Carroll-Wyatt Testamentary Education Trust Central California Association of General Baptists Chaffee Public School Foundation Commerce Insurance Group, LLC Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Cookin Dutchman Donaldson Capital Management, LLC Dubois County Community Foundation Escalade Sports Evansville Regional Better Business Bureau Foundation Fellowship G. B. Church - Poplar Bluff, MO Fifth Third Bank - Evansville, IN First Financial Bank G.B. Historical Society General Baptist Women s Ministries, Inc. German American Bank - Jasper, IN German American Bank - Petersburg, IN German American Insurance Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Harrison County Community Foundation Hudson Office James M. Crecelius Credit Shelter Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, Inc Kemper CPA Group Link Graphics Livermore G. B. Church Media Mix Communications, Inc. Mental Health Association of Indiana Mt. Gilead G. B. Church - Slaughters, KY North Daviess Community School Corp. Old National Bank - Evansville, IN Pioneer College Caterers Pleasant Hope G. B. Church - Calhoun, KY Princeton Area Dollars for Scholars Public Education Foundation - Evansville, IN Scott County Community Foundation, Inc. SEMO Association of General Baptists Shoals Foundation, Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation Student Athlete Protection, Inc. The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Toyota Motor Engineering Union G.B. Association - Camp Clark Union RXI School District Vectren Foundation Washington Community School Foundation Corporation Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP The Patrons Circle Individual Anonymous (1) William Adams Gina Adcock Rodger Adkinson Steven and Sue Alston Thomas and Barbara Andrews Jeannine Anson Wayne and Gloria Antworth George and Carolyn Armes L.C. and Carolyn Arvin Daniel Atkinson Michael and Mary Atkinson Suzanne Atwood Carlos Avina Emmanual Awotula David and Diana Bailey Larry and Chiquita Baker Stephen and Laurel Ball William and Carol Banas Kenneth and Charlotte Barnard Gary and Terry Barrett Robert Bean Dan and Phyllis Beard Arthur and Ramona Beatty Jeff and Lori Beatty Richard and Naomi Beesley Steve Belden Carrie Bellamy Charles and Martha Bellamy Gustavo Bencid Jack and Betty Benjamin Bernard and Ruthanna Benjamin William and Janis Benner Caroline Bennett Trent Benningfield Reba Benson Larry and Janice Benton Harold Black Joe and Jane Black John Black Jan Blackburn Makaila Blackburn Dwight and Brenda Bland Mark Blessinger Pamela Bolen Phillip Booth Thelma Boyer Brandi Boyle Gary and Betty Braunecker William Breeden Henry and Julie Brewster Wanda Britt Frederick and Jan Brittain Vivian Bromm David and Dawnelle Brown Liam Brown Jimmy and Melody Browning George Broy Larry Bruner Jason Burke Don and Donna Burroughs Eldon and Oleva Butcher Terry and Nancy Byrns Norma Callis W. Harold and Frankye Calloway Joyce Carpenter Scott and Julie Carpenter David and Aasta Carver HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT 2015

17 THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS Annual Giving $100 - $999 The Patrons Circle cont. Todd and Sherry Carver Phyllis Casson Elmer and Birdie Chancellor Tim and Peggy Chancellor P.E. and Kathy Chandler John and Kristi Chapman Lewis and Frances Clark Charles and R. Sharon Clark Lois Clifton Randy Coleman Ed and Linda Collins Ethan Collins Rachelle Collins George and Phyllis Combs Stephen and Erica Combs Ronald and Marilyne Conner Cecil and Velda Cook Bernard and Betty Coomes Tricia Crane Delmas and Linda Culbertson John and Carolyn Culbertson Joe Cummings Gordon Curtis Robert Dailey Wendell and Linda Daugherty Roger Davis Stacy Davis Orbie and Amy Day James Dean Joe Dedman Jim Deffendall Nestor Delphin Vernon and T. Delores Deutsch Jim Devine J. Michael and Judy Dietrich Michael and Carole Disler Daniel and Joyce Ditzer Bob and Norma Doane Morgan Doede Raymond and Marie Doud James and Nancy Dougan Joseph Drescher Betty Drexler Jim Duke Byron Dulin Billie and Ruby Duncan Gary and Donna Duncan Leland and Ruth Duncan Michael and Deritha Duncan James and Rita Dunlap Stanley Durham Donna Dyer Jerry and Evelyn Eades Jack and Evelyn Eberhardt Dan Egierski Ben Eklof Michael and Darlene Elaman Ernest and Lois Elledge Dawn Embry Patricia Endicott Ashley Engler Tate Enlow Thomas Etheridge Albert Evans Brian and Linda Evans Joseph and Mary Evans Phil and Mary Ann Everett C. Roger and Sally Ezard Christopher Farley Peggy Fechter Conor Felstead Chris Fenwick Gary and Dee Ann Ferguson T. Ray and Maddie Fletcher Timothy and Kimberly Flowers Angela Floyd Philip Fontaine David and Joyce Forbey Lois Forcum Leslie and Sharon Foster Bill and Ruth Foust Judy Foust Carl and Linda Fowler Stanley and Robin Fowler Josh Frankham Thomas and Laura Fritz Iona Froman Robert and Sharon Fuchs Bryan and Gwendolyn Fulk James Funkhouser Carol Garlock Lori Garrison Rodney Garrison Terry and Nancy Gehlhausen Wayne and Gail Geurin Frankie and Johnna Gilliland Gregory and Susan Goodson C. Keith and Saundra Gore Tailon Graber Gary and Carol Graf Janna Graves Jeff Gray Max Green D Nell Greenwell Raven Greer Eleanor Groom Louis and Linda Haag Darrell Hacker Robert and Okema Haden Lisa Haffer Art and Marylee Hagan Charles Hall S. Creighton and Helen Hampton Warren Harber Brian and Joelle Hardman Brian and Debbie Harmon Dave Harner Elaine Harrison Katie Harrison Lloyd and Cristie Harry Mike and Shanna Harville Susan Hassee Allen Hayne Donald and Hilda Hazelton Lucille Head-Hammond Ilene Heckler Steven and Judy Heidorn Jim and Tonya Heim Darrin and Barbara Helfert Kenneth and Karen Helfert Tricia Helfert Billy and Patsy Henderson Melinda Henson David Herring Frank and Sara Herring Robert Hetzel Joe Hinton John and Shirley Holman Karen Holmes Stephen and Betty Hoop Eldon Hop and Ann Hopkins Mark and Kelly Hopper Carol Horne David and Heather Hose Wendell Hose Mark House Kerry and Sherry Hubbard Ron Hudson Jeffrey and Lisa Huff Shirley Huff Harold and Janie Lou Hughes Carl and Jessie Hulfachor Steven and Kathleen Hunley Robert and Bette Jo Hunt Tracy and Karla Hurst Bradley and Cathy Hussung William Hyde David Hyndman Robert and Linda Hyndman Bert and Anna Hyneman Clinton Hyneman Linda Ingram Rita Ison Mark Iunghuhn M.R. and Janet James Connor Jameson Jennifer Jeffers Jonas Jimenez Janice Jochim Jerry and Lucinda Johnson Ora and Wanda Johnson Leroy Jolly Gary Jones Grady and Stacy Jones James and Angelia Jones Jon Jones Kelly Jones Philip Jones Brody Julian Chad and Charity Julian James Julian Roger Kaiser Joe Karl Payton Karl Lance Kaufman Larry Kemp James Kendall Richard and Linda Kerby Donald and Francis Key John and Lori Key Charles and Janice Kiesel Norris Kimsey James and Sandra Kinney Jamilia Kinney Alysha Klees Bill Klees Bud and Rita Knight Charles and Ruth Knight Lisa Knight Gerard and Barbara Koorbusch F. Thomas and Carole Krol Donald and Carol LaGrange Marjan LaGrange Dennis Lampert Troy Land Brian Lanham Julie Lanham G. Richard and Helen Lankford James Latimer Robert and Constance Laubscher HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT

18 HONOR ROLL Annual Giving $100 - $999 The Patrons Circle cont. Sam Lee David and G. Ramona Lennen Thomas Leuze Linda Lightbourne James and Linda Lindauer Carolyn Listner Susan Lockwood Dave Loewenstein Audie and Sharon Long Brandon Long Matthew Lucas Shawn Lucas Dolus Luff Gary Lumpe Antonia Lyzenga Bernie Main Charles Mair Carolyn Malin Maurice and Marilou Mann John Markham M. Kyle and Abigail Markle Edith Marks Linda Marley Ed and Joyce Marlin William Marshall Lorena Martinez-Fernandez Gloria and Stuart Mason Tanner Mason Keith Masterson Eric and Shelia Mayfield Brenda McAllister Todd and Debbie McConnell Marie McCord Pat McCrary Troy and Chris McCrary Kristie McDaniel Tisha McDaniel Scott McDevitt Ralph and Barbara McDonald Wendell and Carolyn McGehee Conor McGoldrick Lisa McKamey Dillard and Doris McKinney Jeff McNabb Danny and Lola McQuay Louie and Melba Medlin Kurt and Jessica Mehringer Kurt and Jessica Mehringer Richard Melendez Lonnie and Julie Menke Melvin and Janice Menke Howard and Lou Meuche David and Vera Middleton Allison Miller Curtis Miller Charles Mills Laura Mohr Patty Moore James Morris Todd and Kim Mosby Lois Jean Murray Steve Naff Brent and Cassidy Nalley Bonnie Nash Kevin Nash Kenneth Nelson Keeven Neukam Steven Nixon Bruce and Kathryn Novak Edwin Nurrenbern Patricia and Patrick O Brien M. Austin Odom David Oldham Rex and Pansy O Neal Jason Opel Kevin and Leslie Oxley E. Wayne Parke Jaycee Parke Monte Parke Ronald Parke Dan and A. Janet Parrish James and Karen Patton Joseph and Minnie Payne John and Tonya Payne Richard Pearce Shari Pearl Stephen Peck James Pennington Tiffany Pennington Earl and Brenda Penrod E. Leo and E. June Perkins Jarmon and Patricia Perkins Kenneth and Kathy Perkins Charles Peters Gene Pflug Ray Phelps Gary and Mary Phillips Glenn and Holly Pillow William Ping Gregory and Debbie Pirtle Emily Pitkin G. Michael and Jill Poehlein Robert and Brenda Poinsett Robert Poynter Jerry and Janet Putman Douglas and Donna Rademacher Floyd and Lois Raisor James and Kristina Raley Christi Reinig Kenneth and Marsha Reising Jerry and Dorothy Reynolds Anna Richards Brooks Richards Brandi Richardson Thomas Risen Arvin Roberson Thomas Roberts Charles and Wendy Robinson Roger Roedel Marvin Roeder Thomas Rosenfeld Louis Ross William and Barbara Rouch Robert and Lynn Ann Rowe Jerry and Linda Royalty Joel and Angela Russell Daniel and Kathy Ryan Gary and Jennifer Salee Joseph and Patricia Sandefer Christopher Sandifar Don and Kristy Sawyer Marty and Laura Schechner Frederick Schleter Henry and Karen Schleter Karen Schleter Joseph and Betty Schmitt Terry and Sandra Schmitt Marvin and Norma Schultz Ross Schulz William and Juanita Scoggan Billy and Naomi Secoy Michael Seebode Steve and Missy Sevier Rick and Pam Shamblin Rashawnda Shamell Robert Shaw Ronald and Linda Shaw Joan Shepard Stephen and Shirley Shields Betty Shirley Carol Shoulders Stan Shoultz John and Wilma Sickman Gary and Marlene Siddons Rick Simmons Dickey and Nancy Simons Eddie and Ginger Simons Mark Simpson Santford and Rosene Singleton John and Gladys Sloan Michael and Shannon Sloan Vernon Smalling David Smith Jeff and Karla Smith Richard Smith Karen Snyder Byron and Martha Songer Ethan Sparks Jay and Becky Sparks Randy Sparks Jason and Ashley Spears Glen and Margaret Spence Forrestine Spence-Payne Bill and Sharen Spencer Carolyn Spitler Sam Standring Carletta Steele Michael and Jill Stein Judy Steiner-Williams Del and Norma Steinhart Ernest and Opal Stevens Jed and Margie Strange Charles and Sharon Strickland Nancy Strickland John and Kathy Stroud Jon Stroup Roger and Cynthia Sublett Alice Sulak Jonathan Sulak Susan Sullivan Chelsea Sullivan-Carroll Tom Super Bradley and Sheila Swain John and Jane Swain Julie Sykes Donald and Dianne Tate Gary and Tina Taylor Chad and Debra Thomas Bruce and Karen Thompson Michelle Thompson Rachel Thompson Tommy Thornton Jack and Jane Tichenor Al and Jeanne Tieken Phyllis Tivey Joe and Janice Todrank Marie Townsend James and Sarah Trentham Mary Tubbs HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT 2015

19 THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS Faith Tupman Lissi Valdez Melvin and Shari Vaughn Richard and Rhonda Veen John and Tamyra Verheul Anthony and Sonda Viscomi Brenda Waddle Levi and Linda Wagler Brittney Walker Eric Walker Thomas and Mary Lou Walls David and Anita Walters Bob Walther Gary and Christa Walther Kenneth and Carol Wargel Scott Watson Carl Weaver Carol Jean Weir Gay Marie Weir Derren and Tonya Weisheit Eugene Wells Gordon Wells Kenny and Kim White Judy and David Whitten Kevin Whittmer Bradley and Angie Wibbeler Betty Jean Wilgus Eddie and Betty Williams Carol Williamson Mark and Brenda Williamson James and Pat Wilson Joseph and Linda Wilson Michael Wilson Bob and Jeanne Wimsatt L. Ray Winkler Jerry Wirey Michael Wiseman Kendall Wittmer Rick Wittmer Alvah Russell Wood Tom Wuerth Bob and Candice Wymer James and Tamara Yochum Lloyd and Karen Yoder C. Phil Young Charles Young Lisa Young The Patrons Circle Corporations Advanced Disposal Services Air Quality Aviation, Inc. All-star Sports American Red Cross - Louisville, KY Amore Pizza Anchor Inc. Factory Outlet Angela s Glass Antioch Christian Church, Inc. - Washington, IN Arrington Prairie G. B. Church - Wayne City, IL Atkinson Trenching Inc. Awakening Community Church - Central City, KY Baymont Inn & Suites - Haubstadt, IN Bedland Bee-Leave N Trucking Best One Tire - Princeton, IN Bethlehem G. B. Church - Whitewater, MO Big O Tires - Princeton, IN Bleu Restaurant First G.B. Church - Bloomfield, MO Bloomfield School District - Bloomfield, IN Bonefish Grill Boonville Country Club Boston s Branchville Correctional Facility Brinkers Mfg. Jewelers. Inc. Broshears Real Estate & Insurance Cambridge Golf Course Caterpillar Foundation Cedar Grove G. B. Church - Olaton, KY Centerpoint G. B. Church - Hendersonville, TN Chick-fil-A Crosspointe Chick-fil-A Eastland Mall Clarion Inn - Clarksville, IN Clarion Inn and Conference Center - Evansville, IN College Choice Advisor Community Foundation of Central Illinois Depository Complete Nutrition Constellation Energy Courtyard by Marriott - Louisville, KY Crossroads Community Church - Sullivan, IN Crowne Plaza - Airport - Bridgeton, MO Crowne Plaza Hotel - St. Louis, MO Crowne Plaza Hotel - Airport - Louisville, KY Crume Farms Partnership Cummings Agency, Inc. Deaconess Hospital, Inc. Dean Bosler s Denny s Auto Deupree Family Foundation Dewig Meats Diamond Photography Discount Tire Diversified Painting & Waterproofing Don Hardesty Excavating Inc. Double D Diner D-Patrick Imports Dr. Dashboard Dubois Wood Products Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. Dunn and Associates Benefits Adminstrators, Inc. East Gibson Dollars For Scholars Elmer Buchta Trucking Embassy Suites - Indianapolis, IN Evansville Sports Program, Inc. Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Evansville Urban Enterprise Assoc.,Inc. Expressway Chevrolet F&M Building and Home Supplies, Inc. Fairfield Inn - Bloomington, IN Fairfield Inn - Evansville, IN Fifth Third Bank - Oakland City, IN First Bank - Carmi, IL First Baptist Church - Petersburg, IN First G. B. Church - Princeton, IN First G.B. Church - Mount Carmel, IL First United Methodist Church - Lawrenceville, IL Ford Center Franklin Co. Community Foundation, Inc. Fred s French Lick Springs Resort Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Graceful Lady Grass Masters Sod Farm Gray Cemetery Trust Gray Farms, Inc. Gray Loon Marketing Group Gray s Garage Grayson Funeral Home Groomingdales Guitar Center Hair Designs by Suzi & Co. Hall, Partenheimer & Kinkle Hampton Inn - Indianapolis, IN Hansen Corporation Haubstadt Antique Mall Herald G. B. Church - Modesto, CA Holder s Furniture Holiday Inn - Evansville, IN Hoosier Business Machines, Inc. Houchens Food Group, Inc. Howell G. B. Church - Evansville, IN Husk Signs Impressions Printing, Inc. Indiana 4-H Foundation, Inc. Indiana Pacers Indiana Sheriffs Association, Inc. Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jack R. Kinkel & Son, AIA Architects Jacobi Sales JBI Construction, Inc. Jerry Aigner Construction, Inc John Ed Mathison Leadership Ministries Johnson Chapel Sunday School Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc Kenny Kent Toyota Lexus Scion Kiesel Enterprises Kimball Hospitality Kuts Hair Salon L & J Investments, Inc. Lake Rudolph Campground Leavenworth Inn Liberty G.B. Association - One Day Missionary Longhorn Steakhouse Louisville Bats Marengo Cave Marges Hallmark Marx Bar-B-Que Masa Matthew Short & Sons Construction Co. Men s Warehouse Midnite Grafix Mitchell Community Schools Dollars for Scholars Mouzin Brothers Farms, LLC New Covenant Baptist Church - Princeton, IN New Harmony Inn New Image Nidec Nixa G. B. Church - Nixa, MO North Daviess ClassRoom Teachers Assoc. North Liberty G.B. Association Old English Golf Course Old National Trust Company Orange County Community Foundation, Inc. Pandora Paoli Furniture Patriot Motors Peace Fellowship Performance Services, Inc. HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT

20 HONOR ROLL Planned Giving The 1885 Legacy Circle* Phone Guyz Pike Central High School PJJT Distributors Pleasant Valley G. B. Church - Eldorado, IL Poplar Bluff First G. B. Church - Poplar Bluff, MO Powell G. B. Church - Norris City, IL Prides Creek Golf Course Princeton Broadcasting Co, Inc Princeton Country Club Propane One Incorporated Providence G. B. Church - Cisne, IL Quail Crossing Golf Club Rafferty s Remax Midwest Real Estate Group Roger s Hair Academy Rolling Hills Country Club Sandefer Distributing, Inc. Schwindel Graphics Semo Electric Foundation, Inc. Sharon J. Kissinger Investments, LLC Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel Sherwin Williams Shine On Express Car Wash Show-Me s Silicon Valley Community Foundation Sky Zone! SMI Awards Sonitrol of Evansville, Inc. South Point Hotel and Spa Southern Indiana Tire Spring Hill Suites Marriott Springfield First GB Church - Springfield, IL St. Elmo s Steakhouse St. Jude Medical, Inc Stemle & Associates Sultan s Run Golf Course Taco Tierra Taylor s II Restaurant Tennyson G. B. Church - Tennyson, IN Texas Road House - Evansville, IN The Bauerhaus The Graceful Lady The Great Outdoors The Westin Memphis Beal Street Tilden G. B. Church - Dixon, KY Tower Heights Church of God - Princeton, IN Tri-State Athletic Club Tri-State Media Tropicana Union Grove G.B. Association Uniquely Michael s University of Louisville Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC Victory Chapel G. B. Church - Osceola, IN W. K. Kellogg Foundation Walmart Washburn Financial Services, Inc. Westfall Gold, Inc. Westfall Group White House G. B. Church - Cottontown, TN Wilkins-Brittingham Air and Water Winslow G. B. Church - Winslow, IN Wittmer Furniture and Gifts WOW Internet & Cable The 1885 Legacy Circle Anonymous (1) Brian and Jamie Baker Florence Barnett O.W. Barry Joe and Jane Black Katherine Blackburn Gail Bradbury George Brinegar Goeble Bunch Ada Kathryn Campbell Ann Irene Cornwell Amel Cox John Culbertson William D. Crecelius Oma Daugherty Larry and Alta Davis William Dearing Raymond Dill J. Michael Donahue John and Gail Dunn Frieda Ellison Fred Estheimer Francisco Estrada Dorothy Evans Glenn Finch Olive Forbes Sarah E. Fraser Hester C. Furman Charles and Jean Glasgow Edward E. Glenn Max and Shirley Glenn Alvin H. Graper Jeannette Gray Ariel Green Margaret Guard John Edward Gudgel John Gwaltney Weldon X. Hall, Jr. William Harkness Gary and Margaret Earl Harper John Haskins Alta Hidbrader Evelyn Hilbert Barbara Horstmeyer Charles and Isabel Hoskinson Virgil Hunt Philip Johnson Ron Johnson Leroy Jolly Robert S. Kelley Harry Kemper Chester Kinney Loye J. and Jane Latch Charles and Mary Ruth Lentz Arno Lessheim George Malone Marilou Mann May Mason Alonzo McBride Harold and Mary McCord Ruth McDaniel Chris McFail A.E. McKenney Alice W. Morlock Madelyn Myers Doyle Oursler Edward E. Owen Helen Welch Painter Presley and Paula Pendergrass Eloise Peugeot Ray and Jill Phelps Gary Phillips Elma A. Plane Imel Pride Jennie Pride Maurice Pride Jeanette Rauscher Helen R. Reed Kenneth Reed Glenn Simms Frank and Judy Schultheis Deirdre Smith Eva Smith Rose Ann Smith Olive Smith Louese Spradley Claribel Talley Ruby Taylor Jack and Jane Tichenor Sherriell Thompson C. Kightly Trippet Paul Waggoner Wilma Wilder Lorene H. Williams Roger Willis Lovie Wiseman Edward White Vyron Yount *Charitable Gift Annuities, Life Insurance, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Pooled Income Funds, Donor Advised Funds, Bequests, Property/Life Rights This Annual Report recognizes the individuals, corporations, government agencies, and foundations that have financially invested in Oakland City University from January 1, 2014 to December 31, The benefactors listed in the report are enabling Oakland City University guided by its General Baptist heritage to maintain and strengthen intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development that are central to its Mission. In this report, we acknowledge with gratitude all who have contributed to the financial well-being of Oakland City University in the past calendar year. All financial contributions are included in this report. While we have made every possible effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize in advance for any inadvertent misspelling or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling (812) so that we can correct our records and properly acknowledge your gift in a future publication. HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT 2015

21 A YEAR OF TRAINING LEADERS WITH AN APTITUDE FOR SERVICE RANKED ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE SMALL COLLEGES CCNIT 2015 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS For the 3rd consecutive year, the Mighty Oaks Men s Basketball program led by Dr. Mike Sandifar won the Christian College National Invitational Tournament (CCNIT) held on campus in March. FALL HOMECOMING The Student Government Association in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations transitioned Homecoming to the fall. OCU students and staff welcomed alumni and friends with various activities. Over 300 area children were served through a harvest festival. BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY 2ND CONSECTIVE YEAR PRISON MINISTRY The Indiana Women s Prison culinary arts programs prepared 340 turkeys and over 100 pans of dressing and fed over 8,200 people last Thanksgiving. The Putnamville horticulture classes donated over 15,000 pounds of produce to local food banks. GRADUATE CARNIVAL President and Mrs. Barber hosted a carnival-themed celebration for all OCU graduates. The event included: games, food, prizes, and much more. Everyone in attendance enjoyed celebrating the successes of OCU s newest alumni. UNIVERSITY ARCHWAY Thanks to your generosity the University Archway was restored using its original bricks and continues to serve as a symbolic piece of OCU s heritage and tradition. A YEAR OF TRAINING LEADERS WITH AN APTITUDE FOR SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT

22 BRIAN BAKER, Director of Advancement LEAVING A LEGACY OF CHARACTER AND FAITH It is a joy to share with you the opportunities before Oakland City University in the 2015 Annual Report. We hope you have enjoyed reading how OCU is training leaders with an aptitude for service. Our students only succeed because men and women, like you, lay a solid foundation for their growth. Furthermore, the University only advances its mission and vision because of your investments. One of the greatest joys we share as Oakland City University alumni and friends is supporting the next generation of Christian leaders. The Rev. Billy Graham once stated: The greatest legacy that you can pass on to children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in life, but rather a legacy of character and faith. Rev. Graham s profound statement challenges us, as believers, to pass on our wisdom, core values, and resources to prepare others for the great harvest. As you plan your year-end financial giving, we are forever grateful for your decision to leave a legacy of character and faith enabling future OCU students to Go Forth To Serve. For there is no better place to invest your time, your talent, and your treasure than in the Kingdom work of Oakland City University. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support. May the Lord richly bless you and your family. In His Service, Brian J. Baker 99, 03 Director of Advancement BUT LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE NEITHER MOTH NOR RUST DOTH CORRUPT, AND WHERE THIEVES DO NOT BREAK THROUGH NOR STEAL; FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE WILL YOUR HEART BE ALSO. -MATTHEW 6:20-21 LEAVING A LEGACY OF CHARACTER AND FAITH ANNUAL REPORT 2015

23 THANK YOU BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Dr. Curtis C. Yarbrough 67, 96 General Baptist Pastor Madisonville, Kentucky Vice-Chairman Mr. Bill Blackburn Retired Vice President and CFO Three Rivers Electric Bradenton, Florida Dr. Ron Black 69, 99 Past Executive Director G.A. of General Baptists Poplar Bluff, Missouri Dr. Edna Brumfield 68, 13 Retired Teacher/Business Owner Fort Myers, Florida Mr. W. Harold Calloway Agent State Farm Insurance Evansville, Indiana Rev. Joshua Carpenter 01 General Baptist Pastor Paragould, AR Mr. Wally Duncan 78 Attorney Duncan and Pierce Attorneys at Law Poplar Bluff, Missouri Mrs. Kelly Hopper 87 Former President of Propane One, Inc. Oakland City, Indiana Dr. H. Dean Jaggers 97 General Baptist Pastor Dade City, Florida Mrs. Eddie Marie Julian 63 Business Owner Modesto, California Mr. Gerald McCormick Retired Ford Motor Company Hendersonville, Tennessee Rev. William G. McMillen 88 General Baptist Minister Fleming Island, Florida Mrs. Brenda Nash Retired Government Employee Tahlequah, Oklahoma Mr. Alan Nass Owner/Director Nass and Son Funeral Home Huntingburg, Indiana Rev. James Sanders Owner/Director White-Sanders Funeral Home Fisk, Missouri Mr. Frank Schultheis Secretary/Treasurer Weissman Insurance, Inc, Newburgh, Indiana Honorary Trustees Dr. W.F. (Buck) Provance 98 Owner Falcon Communication, Inc. Malden, Missouri Dr. Elvis O. Wilson 64, 99 Retired General Baptist Pastor Valrico, Florida BRIAN BAKER LETTER ANNUAL REPORT

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