Karen Offenbacker

Q1: Karen Offenbacker

Q2: Oldham

Q3: Williamstown, NJ

Q4: Teacher/Testing Coordinator

Q5: Garry 'Buz' Offenbacker

Q6: daughter Jessica -married Nathan Johnson
son Nathan - 23, works at WaWa
grandson Andrew - 2
grandson Lucas - 48 month

Q7:


Q8:
Q9: Buz pastoring a church. It's been an amazing ride!

Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Kevin Keys

Q1: Kevin Keys

Q2:

Q3: Lynchburg, Virginia

Q4: Associate Athletics Director at Liberty

Q5: Lori Torian Keys

Q6: Joshua N. Keys (Liberty '07)
Jamie L. Keys (Liberty '09)

Q7: There has never been a successful leader who did not first learn to follow effectively.

Q8: Lived the concept that Dr. Falwell preached -- if it is Christian it should be better. I have used that principle throughout my life and career.

Q9: Being part of a leadership team at a small local church .. did not think it was for me to do; it was always the older people like my dad who did that .. I was forced to mature to lead effectively which helped me to grow.

Q10: Recruited back to Liberty as an administrator after 20 years on staff at a major Division I program; I never thought I would be back in Lynchburg until after I retired



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Tim Lawler

Q1: Tim Lawler

Q2:

Q3: Midland, Texas

Q4: I.T. Manager

Q5: Nannette Lynn Stephenson

Q6: Nathaniel Allen 19
Nicolette Rene' 15

Q7:

Q8: I believe that the years I spent in Lynchburg under Gordon Luff and Youth Aflame Ministries had a great deal to do with where I am now as a Christian and family man. I have served as a Television director at church, I have served as a Boy Scout leader which allowed me to minister to many young men and woman through a great program focused on excellence, I have served as a fire fighter and layman cowboy. That's an interesting one, reaching people who would never come to regular church through cowboy sports and activities.

Q9: Having children and realizing how much my parents influenced me and how we should do likewise bringing future generations to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Q10: I have a wonderful full life and have been very blessed in many ways. My wife and I have been together for 21 years. It always amazes me how diverse God can be with the way he works in our lives.

Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Debbie Rich Witt

Q1: Debbi Witt

Q2: Rich

Q3: Somerset Pennsylvania

Q4: Associate Director of Teen Quest, youth organization

Q5: Rev Mark Witt

Q6: Son:Joel Witt Wife: Megan (King) Witt
Sons: Gunnar Morgan and Sawyer James
Son:Jason Witt Wife: Chelsea (Crotty) Witt
Daughters: Alexa Lynn and Briana Noelle

Q7: "A leader motivates others to brilliant effort" - great quote that we still use with students we work with.

Q8: Gordon's vision for youth affected both Mark's and my lives and ministry.

Q9: Thirty three years of founding a ministry and growing it each day! You never quit learning!

Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Glenn and Betty Wright

Q1: Glenn and Betty Wright

Q2: none yet

Q3: Scottsdale, AZ

Q4: greatgrandfather---grandfather what else!!!!!!

Q5: Betty Day Wright

Q6: Lisa -- now Kennan
Christopher-- now returned from Marines--
Aaron Verlinde
Alexis Verlinde
Hannah Kennan
Tristan Armstrong--- greatgrand

Q7: working those early days at Treasure Island---
carpet laying all night--kitchen remold--camp days--an learing about jr highers w/
Nelson Keener

Q8: all phases of life-- i could go on --- on !!!!

Q9: leaving the beginning days at TRY an going out into the deep ---- of living by faith ----
alone with Yeshua.

Q10: just returned from my 3rd trip into the middle east-- focused on supporting local ministries--- yes to the Jew 1st then us guys--- working w/ some of Jimmy DeYoung's
people on Day of Discovery tv--1st trip was w/ Jerry Falwell 1970-i never lost the desire to work w/ the middle east- now in my later days i can go.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Rita Verghese

Q1: Rita Verghese

Q2: Rita Gilbo

Q3: Glendora, New Jersey

Q4: Business Owner and Administrator

Q5: Dr. C. Samuel Verghese

Q6: Samuel - 26 years (Wife-Cori - met at Liberty University)
Benjamin - 23 years (Sr. at Rutgers University)
Rachael - 18 years (H.S. Senior - applying to LU for next year as Nursing student)
Evan - 7 1/2 weeks - lst grandchild!

Q7: "You are not succeeding if you don't reach numbers";
"Success rises and falls on leadership"

1)Firing us all up in our various youth classes to go out and reach the world (youth) for Christ!
2)Outside working hard on the girls dorms
3) Standing as the main greeter at the mansion door of our first "Scare Mare."

Q8: Going to Liberty Baptist was the best life decision I feel I ever made. Working with and sitting under the teaching of top youth leaders (Gordon as #1)and hands on practicum experience helped build my character and created in me compassion for youth and people as a whole and helped me mature in my faith and walk with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Q9: I was introduced to my dear husband, Sam, while at Liberty (it was in Introduction to Youth Class that Gordon first introduced him to us)and we were married in June, 1978. We have been to various countries (India, Thailand, China, Switzerland, South America) ministering the gospel and doing medical missionary work.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Brian Abe

Q1: Brian Abe

Q2: Babe

Q3: Charlotte, North Carolina

Q4: Video production/operations

Q5: Kimberly Carlberg Abe

Q6: Brian Joshua Abe 20
Lauren Michelle Abe 17

Q7: "Get the log out of your own eye"

Q8: Continued in youth ministry

Q9:

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Dana Roberts

Q1: Dana Roberts

Q2:

Q3: Lynchburg Va

Q4: Remote Sports Broadcast Audio and Graphics Engineer

Q5: Laura Lynne Roberts

Q6: Bethany, Joshua, Ryan, Michael, Krystalynne, David, Karalynne, Sarah Lynne, Cooper.

Q7: His ability to motivate.

Q8: I have always been involved with the youth or young people my entire adult life. To this day, college kids invade our home every week for food, laundry, or a place just to hang out. They make me young. Their love for life and energy is contagious.

Q9: Not sure if adventure is the word. My life has changed dramatically, and am still in the process of fiquring it all out. A lot of hardship, pain, and grief, but am learning that God is faithful, He has always been there. Why is this so hard to learn and accept!

Q10: Forgivness!


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Kenny Davis

Q1: Kenny Davis

Q2:

Q3: Merritt Island, FL

Q4: Project Manager

Q5: Vickie

Q6: Stephanie - 20
Courtney - 18
Timothy - 16

Q7: I will always remember Gordon standing on a chair and leading us in the song "Get All Exited". Also, I remember him quoting I Timothy 4:12 - "Let no man despise thy youth." There was a passion in his voice every time he spoke those words.

Q8: I have had 4 major influences in my life who taught me something special. My dad taught me unconditional love, my high school football coach taught me dedication & commitment, Dr. Falwell taught me prayer, and Gordon taught me vision. I will always be grateful to Gordon for his passion to train youth leaders and his vision.

Q9: God has blessed me in so many ways through the years. My wife, Vickie, has been an inspiration to me. My kids have grown to understand and know God's love - they never cease to amaze me! God has been faithful and my prayer is that He would always find me faithful to Him and His calling.

Q10:



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Karen Moore

Q1: Karen Moore

Q2: Jason

Q3: Newnan, Georgia

Q4: Music Teacher

Q5: Ken Moore

Q6: Amanda - Age 19
Kyle - Age 17

Q7: My favorite memory of time with Gordon is the prayer meetings before a performance. He always stressed a clear conscience...not having a clear conscience before God and each other would hinder the work of the Holy Spirit in our ministry.

Q8: The years with Youth Aflame gave me a special heart for ministry with youth. God has led me into the field of music education...teaching children and teens to use their musical talents as a tool to reach others for Christ.

Q9: I think homeschooling my children has transformed my life - a priceless experience. I was trained in the field of education not knowing that God would allow me to education my own children.

Q10: My favorite song from Youth Aflame - "I want Jesus in my life more than anything this world can offer me..."


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Henry McKinney

Q1: Henry McKinney

Q2:

Q3: Hawthorne, FL (just outside of Gainesville, FL)

Q4: Senior Pastor Hawthorne First Baptist Church

Q5: widowed (Karren Claiborne McKinney- Liberty '72-77)

Q6: Joshua-24- grad. student at San Diego State
Adam-20-at Palm Beach Atlantic Univ.
Jarred-18-senior in Gainesville High School

Q7: Every thing rises and falls on leadership!
Oh fats!

My most cherished memory is Gordon loving my boys and me when Karren died.

Q8: I will always be thankful for meeting Gordon in Jersusalem while he was chasing Barry Jennings around the pool with a metal chair. My life changed forever. When Gordon asked me to be a part of the ILA team it allowed me to complete college and experience ministry in a way no class room could teach. Through the years as a youth pastor and senior pastor many of those life lessons learned while serving under Gordon's leadership have carried me through some difficult experiences. Jerry Falwell and Gordon Luff are the two men who most dramaticly impacted my life.

Q9: When Karren was diagnosed with colon cancer in Sep.2000 then dying three months later my life was forever changed. My boys were 16, 12 & 10 at the time. Gordon did a memorial service for us in CA. Upon our return my baby boy became very ill. As he was vomiting his guts out late one night he cried out,"I want my Mommy!" We all did. I became bitter at God and my situation. In May 2006 God broke my heart and I cried out in repentance for my sin against Him. I now see life with different eyes and have a softer heart for people. You never know why someone does or says what they do until you walk in their shoes.

Q10: I thank God for sending me to Liberty and then opening the doors for my involvement with Youth Aflame. I was drifting through life with no clear direction when I met Dr. Jerry Falwell and Gordon Luff in Israel. They among many other godly men and women shaped my thinking and trained me for Christian service. I think I am just now begining to understand so much of what I was taught. I am thankful for all the life long friends which were made at Liberty. For some of you, you know so little of how you have contributed to my life and have given me encouragement over the years. Just knowing you were out there and you cared made a difference in choices I made. It is wonderful to be able to unite once again in a common cause with a desire to proclaim Jesus Christ to a country and world more confussed today than in the days we were in college. Youth Aflame is needed to reach a generation that has no knowledge of God or His love. I remember the thousands to whom we ministered. Now, perhaps we can do it again...just older and wiser in what we do!


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Rebecca Leatherwood

Q1: Rebecca Leatherwood

Q2: (same)

Q3: North Canton, Ohio

Q4: Self Employed

Q5:

Q6: Courtney 25, Callie 23, Chance 21...

Grandbabies; Mason 5, Jordyn 3, Bo 2, MacKenzie 5-mos.

Q7: He always used to call me "Squirt"

Q8: Moving to Dallas really set me on the road to travel and live all over the US - discovering what a big, beautiful country we live in!

Q9: My son's first deployment, while rough, promted me to start a local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America. I was able to know so many wonderful military moms, then became 2ns VP for the state of Ohio. This put me front & center with so many politicians & lawmakers and allowed me to share my faith in some VERY public arena's.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Hampton Anderson

Q1: HAMPTON ANDERSON

Q2:

Q3: BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA

Q4: PHYSICIAN

Q5: JILL

Q6: MARCY, CONNOR

Q7: "A LEADER IS SOMEONE WHO MOTIVATES OTHERS TO BRILLIANT EFFORT."

Q8: HE TAUGHT AND DEMONSTRATED THAT ANYTHING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH VISION, HARD WORK, AND PRAYER.

Q9:

Q10: I CANT' WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE.....I WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF YOUTH AFLAME! ANYONE REMEMBER OUR SUMMER TRIP TO THOMAS ROAD WEST IN ORANGE,CALIFORNIA?


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Jan Adair

Q1: Jan Adair

Q2: Jan Neufeld

Q3: Mount Dora, Florida

Q4: Musician - Performer and Educator

Q5: Steve Adair

Q6:

Q7: Quote - "Everything rises and falls on leadership"
Memory - Gordon was a great encouragement to me to be the best I could be.

Q8: He inspired a love of working with kids and provided an example of godly leadership.

Q9: I am quoting a song that sums up my answer here:
I've been thru a fire.
That has deepened my desire
To know the living God more and more.
It hasn't been much fun,
But the work it has done in my life has made it worth the hurt.
For you see, sometimes we need the hard times to bring us to our knees.
Otherwise, we'd do as we please and never seek Him.

God truly is good!! I can praise Him for how He is directing my path, as I trust in Him without depending on my own understanding.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Rebecca Taylor Hogan

Q1: Rebecca Taylor Hogan

Q2: Becky Taylor

Q3: Asbury, WV

Q4: Manager and Buyer for The Greenbrier Resort WSS, WV

Q5: Recently Single

Q6: Joshua 27
Jessica 18

Q7: My memories are of Gordon's endless energy, limitless patience and selfless giving as a leader and servant. Arriving later in YA, I was ministered to by Larry and Sheila, and their example has been my inspiration many times when working with young people.

Q8: YA leaders showed me the importance of investing my life in the lives of others. God allowed me to teach 5-12 grades at Seneca Trail Christian Academy for 16 years. From coaching girls Volleyball coach, directing school choir, teaching art and drama , organzing dinner theaters adn directing the plays, Coordinator for Fine Arts , etc. The examples of Gordon, Larry and Sheila, encouraged me to accept challenges and trust God to bring the projects to fruition -which He always did.

Q9: God has transformed my life these past two years after surviving my own personal hell week- accepting the failure of my marriage, finding out I had type 2 diabetes, backing over my kitten and killing it, to name a few events. God brought Christian counselors and others into my life who could help me. My faith, family and friends sustained me.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Melanie Wright Moore

Q1: Melanie Wright Moore

Q2: Wright

Q3: Rustburg, VA

Q4: Business Office, Liberty Christian Academy

Q5: Ricky Moore

Q6: One child, Hunter, 10 years old

Q7: We would be traveling at night and while most were asleep, you'd find Gordon on the back of the bus with a group of guys around him talking about youth work. His love for youth was SO contagious. One night, I was going to the bathroom on the bus and saw one lone light on in the back and it looked like Jesus and the disciples sitting back there talking about ministry.

Also, a funny memory: We were in Texas (about 10-12 of us) for a rally and he stood on a folding chair to lead the crowd in "Get All Excited" (of course!) and the chair folded up on him. He was stuck and he turned around to us on stage and said, "Somebody want to get me out of this?!" Brian Abe was my singing partner that weekend and he handed me his mic and lost it! It was hilarious! Also, one more: He'd never let you end a sentence w/ a preposition! Example: "where is he at?" That would drive him crazy.

My favorite quote: "We didn't come to be ministered to but to minister." Also, "don't sing ""Whatever It Takes"" unless you mean it - you're singing this song to the Lord." It always brought back the truth of that song and how we should take what we do very seriously and humbly.

Q8: Natashia and I continued singing through the years together and we would talk about how Gordon had instilled in us the importance of "ministry". That concept alone changed my life forever. The Lord sent Gordon into my life at just the right time and he has been a vital part of my life through the years. The years I spent with the chorale were a great time of growth.

There was a time in the early 80's after he moved to Texas that I was going through a very deep valley. He just "happened" to come by and check on me. He took me to lunch and counseled me for weeks after he went back home. Of course, I know the Holy Spirit sent him by that day :) There are so many wonderful memories and I'm so thankful he allowed me to travel with the Chorale.

Q9:

Q10: I can't WAIT for the reunion!!!!



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Janet Lash

Q1: Janet Lash

Q2: Kendall

Q3: Lakeland, Florida

Q4: Homemaker

Q5: Pastor Ken Lash

Q6: Jeanette, Barbara, Matthew

Q7:

Q8: Our lives are given completely to ministry. As a pastor's wife, I am involved in counseling, teaching and women's ministries. I thank God for the teaching and experiences I received at LU, especially the trip to Korea. I've learned to do whatever is needed.

Q9: Living as a "single again" parent, believing so strongly against divorce. I was very disillusioned with church counseling and teaching. God has given my husband and me a strong vengeance to see couples healed, restored, and reconciled.

Q10:



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Larry Colclasure

Q1: Larry Colclasure

Q2:

Q3: Dallas, Texas

Q4: Licensed Professional Counselor

Q5: Sheila

Q6: David Colclasure married Robin. They live in L.A., Calif.
Rick Colclasure, married Jane. They live in Carrollton, Texas and have blessed us with our one and only grandchild -
Georgia Emily Colclasure who just celebrated her first birthday.


Q7: What ever the challenge or obstacle, push forward, be persistent, and find a way to get it done. Busses breaking down, gas shortages, blown transformers at Scare Mare, and on and on the list goes. God is not limited by these petty issues.

Q8: Our lives were changed forever after meeting Gordon in California. After moving to Lynchburg, God continued to use Gordon to teach and grow us. We have been so blessed to meet so many neat people and be a part of their lives and watch as God has used them in many ways.

Q9: Working through some of my own issues, then going back to school to get a degree in counseling, starting a private practice and founding Haven Counseling Center. Continuing to be used by God in people's lives. When Sheila was dianosed with lymphoma in 2002, it was an opportunity for us to trust God, walk by faith, allow Him to work in our lives and become closer to Him and to each other.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Barbara Wilber

Q1: Barbara Wilber

Q2: Atkinson

Q3: Northern California

Q4: Christ-Centered Life Coach for Women

Q5: David Wilber

Q6: None

Q7: The Definition of Leadership: Motivating others to brilliant effort!

Q8: Since I did not have the privilege of traveling with the Youth Aflame groups, I only had Gordon for my Youth Ministry Courses. Because I didn't know him as well as others, I probably missed out on a lot. However, Gordon was always saying "unforgettable" things - he inspired me by simply being inspiring. Every time he spoke in class, he added value to my life. It is a model I try to remember so that I can fill that role in the lives of women.

Q9: My life was transformed in a radical way by the near-failure of my marriage several years ago. It was during that time that God showed Himself to be all that I needed or could ever desire. His presence was so strong and His companionship so real, I have been strengthened in my faith by this experience more than any other in my entire life. And by the way, the marriage survived and is thriving today.

Q10: My memories of working with Youth at Liberty and Thomas Road are always close at hand. As I have caught up with former classmates via the internet, I am filled with pride at how everyone is still serving Jesus so passionately. I feel honored to have studied and lived along side so many dedicated kingdom workers.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Allen Seimears

Q1: Allen Seimears

Q2:

Q3: LaCygne,Kansas

Q4: Pastor

Q5: Janice

Q6: Denise and Darla Joshua, Andy, Jordy, Nick, Juliann, Jaime

Q7: When we went to California on the old bus we restored and Gordon didn't shift it right. That was funny.

Q8: Motivation; keep on keeping on.

Q9: My first visit to Russia opened my eyes to how wonderful all people are to God, even when I'd heard for soooo many years how terrible the communists were. The people are wonderful.The Lord gave me the urgency to try to reach all people before He comes back.

Q10: God has put some great people in my life. Thank you.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Richard Counts

Q1: Richard "Bud" Counts

Q2:

Q3: WHitewood South Dakota

Q4: Senior Pastor

Q5: Lora Kesterson Counts

Q6: Children- Jackie 27, Kristina 26, Ricky 24, Khyla 13, grand daughters Cierra 10, Lilly 7, Beya 6, Breanna 5, Savannah 2, 2 on the way

Q7:

Q8: I know that his dedication and honest compassion & love for us has showed me a good example in my ministry.

Q9: Every day is adventure with my Lord. With children and being bivocational and pastoring and being a husband and grand pa it is always an adventure. He is faithful to walk with me each day and took me from who I was to who He want me to be.

Q10:



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Debbie Gillaspy

Q1: Debbie Gillaspy

Q2: Debbie Hudson

Q3: Forest, Virginia

Q4: Realtor

Q5: Craig Gillaspy

Q6: Chad Boswell, (son),his wife Nannette and their 3 children Joshua, Sarah and Samuel.

Ben Boswell, (son) and his wife Cheri.

Zachary Gillaspy (son)

Q7:

Q8: Youth aflame had a huge impact on my life. The things I learned as a young woman traveling and ministering, brought me through many trials. My walk with the Lord is stronger because of the great foundation of my faith that was built during those years.

Q9: I almost lost my oldest son when he was a baby and that transformed me tremendously. He survived and has thrived, along with two other sons and through it all I've learned that in my helplessness, Christ is strong. It is in my reliance on Him that has strengthened my faith. He has never let me down, though many times I've let Him down.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Greg Odell

Q1: Greg A. Odell

Q2:

Q3: Alexandria, Minnesota

Q4: Business Owner/Life Guidance Director. Webpage is www.sonshinevilla.org.

Q5: Susan (Anderson) Odell

Q6: Son, Jon
Daughter, Melissa
Two grandchildren, Zoe and Tyler

Q7: "The way up is down".

Q8: My years at LU, '73-'77... I came as a football player and with a heart for ministry. Gordon helped me through his passion for God and young people. He truly exemplified "youth aflame". He is a humble preacher who packed Biblical truth in 15-20 minutes. Truly a master teacher.

Q9: Surviving Treasure Island. My years in youth ministry and then rural pastorates & walking through the hurts of church members. Early on I learned of spiritual warfare and that the battle is truly the Lord's. I am but His servant.

Q10: I loved my years at Liberty and with youth aflame. As I reflect on all my classmates and professors, I hold them dear to my heart. What a grand reunion when we all get to Heaven. I worked with my wife to be (Susan Anderson) in the Word of Life Clubs at Coach Cartwright's home.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Debbie Benoit

Q1: Debbie Benoit

Q2: Debbie Kesterholt

Q3: Forest, Virginia

Q4: Adjunct Professor, Liberty University

Q5: David Benoit

Q6: Brandon - age 29
Lindsay - age 26

Q7: I remember seeing Gordon and Dottie in California many years after we had graduated. We were greeted so warmly by them and they told us how proud they were of us and the ministry that we had. What an encouragement that was to us - to be told by our former teacher and professor that he was proud of us!!! That meant so much!!

Q8: Gordon always challenged us to do our best in whatever we did. We needed to be sharp because we were representing the Lord. I have taken those thoughts with me into ministry and in everything that I've done.

Q9:
Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Jim Newton

Q1: Jim Newton

Q2:

Q3: Mt. Juliet TN

Q4: Retail Store Manager

Q5: Leslie Smith

Q6: Zachary 28 - Married to Jenny - Bio-Medical Engeneering Degree, Vanderbilt. Attending University of Tennessee Pharmacy School

Ashley 25 - BS Liberty University, Masters in Social Work from University of Tennesse

Q7: Sunday School is the HUB of the ministry.
The wheel graphic.
Gordon grinding his right fist into his left palm stressing the above.

Q8: It was Gordon, and more directly Dave Adams, teaching "Youth Aflame" class where the final exam was to explain your "call".
I "aced" the exam, but realized that as much as I loved working with teenagers, the call was from my head and not my heart. I realized that for every Gordon Luff in life there had to be 100 Jim Newtons to work with, help, and most of all pray for him to make a youth program work.

Q9: This is corny but...the 3 years at Liberty did more to shape the person that I am than 30 years of business experience. Going to Liberty, in what I call, "The Pioneer Days", was an adventure in and of itself. In managing people I still refer to "things I learned in a religion class in college".

Later I was fortunate to be working in the church with our youth minister, Richard Ross, where the "TRUE LOVE WAITS" program began. What a thrill to be involved in something that affected so many millions of teenagers world wide.

Q10: The text book for Youth Aflaim class one year was "How To Win Friends And Influence People". Gordon's exams were "fill in the blank" and "write the list". I used to walk down the road in the country reading and not turn around and walk back until I had it memorized. (I was in real good shape back then)! I had an instructor in seminars later say that "exams like that were the sign of a lazy teacher and were not good in actual learning". I have to beg to differ. "The most important thing to a person is his name" is one memorized phrase that will forever be part of my "ministry".


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Kendra Penn

Q1: Kendra Penn

Q2: Cook

Q3: Lynchburg, VA

Q4: A mom and sometimes soloist

Q5: Callie Penn

Q6: Graham and Jackson

Q7: Gordon told me once that I needed to accept myself for how God made me and that God had something for me to do that only I was uniquely suited for. That was a turning point in my life. I always took Gordon's advice to heart and I took this to heart and applied it daily in my life. I still do!

Q8: His life and words have left a huge footprint on my life. He was my first real mentor and when he would preach to us on the bus and before concerts, I was always convicted by the Holy Spirit. I have loved Gordon, Dottie, and the whole family with my heart for all these many years. I have to admit, though, Dottie is #1 for me and Gordon is a very close second. Love you Dottie.

Q9: I am on the adventure of being a mother. God gave Callie and I two boys through the gift of adoption. I became a first time mom at the age of 46 so I know God has a sense of humor. Being a mother has transformed my life and I know what it feels like to love something more than you love yourself.

Q10: I am excited to see everyone and hear what we have all through since our college days. I know we are going to laugh, cry, and be encouraged and hopefully encourage one another during this weekend next year. I can't wait.



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Natashia Lowry

Q1: Natashia Lowry

Q2: Natashia Coley

Q3: Lynchburg, VA

Q4: Manage Real Estate Property

Q5: Mike Lowry

Q6: CHILDREN:
Chris, 23--Courtney, 20--Chad, 17--Chelsea, 12

Q7: "Everyone is replaceable"
"Results, not excuses"

Loved Gordan's passion to affect our lives, all the sermons to prepare us for ministry are my fondest memory of him.

Q8: In the area of personal conviction and a love for the Bible. I love the instruction, wisdom, and the feeding of my soul when I read God's Word. That passion and desire, I watched in Gordan's life.

Q9: There have been many. But about 12 years ago we were a part of a church split over doctrine, and we were the part that left. So it was not a pretty picture, but I learned that friends are friends (some of the time), and the only one you can rely on is God. He showed me at that point of my life that He is my absolute best friend, and in Him only can I trust! Transformed my life and my thinking. It has allowed me to have an eternal perspective on the 'things' in my life!

Q10: Sure, God has been good to me and I have a great life. Don't get me wrong, life is hard, but God is Great!!


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Michelle Adkins

Q1: Michele Adkins

Q2: Worthington

Q3: Birmimgham, AL

Q4: Guidance Counselor

Q5: Ernie Adkins

Q6: Tyler - 23
Haylee - 21
Christian -15

Q7: The man must have known about every restaurant in the continental U.S.A.! I have very fond memories of our travels and ministry together.

Q8: I was very grateful for the opportunity to travel and sing with several groups during my time at Liberty. (I was in Lynchburg a long time!)

Q9: We have been in Christian School ministry for 14 years. Currently, we are now in Birminham working in the public schools. It has been awesome to watch how God has allowed us to invest in our christian and non-christian students. We've been grateful for all of the doors that have opened for us to live and love them in Jesus. Certainly, it is more difficult in the public arena but it doesn't get any better than when clearly God has opened a door for you and you just jump in and start sharing your heart! I love it!!!


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Cherri Bingham

Q1: Cherri Bingham

Q2: Counts

Q3: Conway, S.C.

Q4: Teacher

Q5: Joseph "Joe

Q6: 3 children
Richard "Rich" served in the navy for 5 yrs-now attends college
Ronald "Ron" attended LBU and is now serving in the Air Force
Faith Shere'- presently in college

Q7: I have MANY fond memoris of my years with Larry and Gordon while I was in the youth group and also with "All God's Children" & "Young Believers". I believe my favorite time with Gordon was one of the times when he invited all of us to his home for get-togeher. We sang songs, ate snacks and shared our testimonies.

Q8: The leadership I received from Larry and Gordon impacted my life in countless ways. Their christian values and the things they shared on the road and personally insilled in me the importance of staying committed to the Lord no matter what trials I faced.

Q9: God has given me the priviledge of teaching for the past 25 yrs & during that time I've had students who struggle with many lerning difficulties. One day I had a student pull a gun on me-(he was hurting & needed the Lord). God used this incident to transform me; which lasted for hrs. I talked the boy into giving me the gun but, God gave me a bigger vision that day - to make an impact on my students spiritually and academically. There is hope for every student/person !!

Q10: I have often thought about Larry, Sheila and Gordon and all my friends from youth aflame!! I know I was very quiet during my youth, however your frienships meant so much to me. I looked so forward to EVERY singing trip, & youth trip. Currently I live in S.C. where I have the best of both worlds, (according to my husband) because of the beaches and golf courses. My hobbies these days are: reading, writing books, and spending time with my famly.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Leslie Newton

Q1: Leslie Newton

Q2: Smith

Q3: Mt. Juliet, TN

Q4: Project Manager for an Environmental Lab

Q5: Jim Newton

Q6: Zack Newton married to Jennifer Collier Newton
Ashley Newton

Q7: Sunday School is the hub.

Q8: I have been involved in our church youth group and now help in the Nursery and with pre-schoolers at Tulip Grove Baptist Church.

Q9: I am a 4 year Breast Cancer Survivor. Chemo is nasty! 13 surgeries in 1 year.

Q10: Liberty is a special place and we are so blessed to be a part of this incredible real life dream that came true. God is good.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Ashley Teel

Q1: Ashley Teel

Q2:

Q3: Jacksonville, Fl

Q4: Dir. of Technology and Bible Teacher

Q5: Perri Teel (LU 1989)

Q6: Michael (19)
Matthew (16)
Brittany (13)


Q7: Over the past 25 years I have often taught leadership classes to adults and teenagers. Every class always hears the following definition of leadership: "Leadership is stimulating others to brilliant effort."

I just shared the following recently with a group of young people discussing God's calling. "A youth pastor is equal in calling, but subordinate in position to the pastor."

I enjoyed traveling and seeing the Lord do some great things in high schools and youth rallies across america.

Q8: Gordon taught me to dream big and always to perform ministry with excellence. I am so grateful he gave a shy kid from North Carolina the opportunity to travel across America and see how God can perform miracles.

I have also spent most of my ministry life helping others reach the vision God has given them. He taught us to lead from the pack.

I believe Gordon taught us a great deal about leadership that today people spend hundreds of dollars to learn.

In 1993, I was attending a John Maxwell Seminar and I thought back to the little green paperback book on leadership we studied in youth classes. I have used that book over the years to remind me what leadership is and to teach others.

We were exposed to the best in leadership training.

Q9: I have had the opportunity to serve as a youth pastor, church planter, christian education director and school teacher.

I have served in churches from 15 to 2000, however the greatest impact has come from investing in the lives of young men and women. I will always be a youth pastor at heart and will always have a passion to see young people reach great heights for Christ.

Gordon you made a difference in my life and in the lives of those to whom I have ministered.

Q10: To Gordon and all those I traveled with THANK YOU for sharing your life with me.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Mark and Nancy Giles

Q1: Mark & Nancy Giles

Q2: Nancy Terris (Mark refuses to share his)

Q3: Nashville, TN

Q4: Christian radio / music promotions

Q5: married for 28 years and counting

Q6: Chad, lives in Lynchburg VA. Married to Adena with 2+ sons, Sage and Orion (and at least one more on the way...we think they may be starting their own baseball team).

Devon, lives in Fort Walton Beach FL. Married to Hollie with 1 son Landon and one daughter Audrie.

Q7: "The fish stinks from the head down".
I have referenced that so many times, both good and bad. Fish can have a beautiful aroma if it's prepared correctly and in the proper time. That teaching reminds me every day that people want an authentic leader. Someone they can look up to and relate to, and follow with pride & admiration.

Q8: Nancy and I have talked often of how we would not be where we are had it not been for Gordon's ministry. The way he poured himself into Larry Colclasure, Doug Turner and Dennis Henderson have had a profound impact on our lives. (so many others could be listed as well who had a hand in touching our hearts) We are who we are and are anchored in our faith because of his investment into young lives. I've told folks many times that our time at Thomas Road in the 70's was like catching lightning in a bottle. It hardly ever happens, and we are enormously blessed because it did.

Q9: There have been so many adventures the past 28 years. Ups, downs, good and bad, and God has always been there. It would take a book to list them all. Probably the most dramatic transformation/growth was resigning from a Worship Leader/Youth position at a church without another position to land in, but knowing it was what He wanted me to do. God used that time and that experience to touch, mold and guide us to where we are today.

Q10: I believe that all of us to were touched by Gordon's ministry have received an education in ministry and life that would not have been possible otherwise. I am looking forward to the opportunity of seeing him, giving him a hug, and letting him know just how much his ministry has meant to our family....and personally.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Dana Johnson

Q1: Dana P. Johnson

Q2: Pritchard

Q3: Lynchburg, VA

Q4: Special Education Teacher

Q5: Dennis

Q6: Stephen 23 years old
Holly 20 years old

Q7: Get all excited!

Q8: Gordon's love for young people has had a positive impact in my life. Although I was only in the youth aflame choir one semester I saw Gordon faithfully serve the Lord through youth ministries.

Q9: God is constantly working on transforming my life and the life of my family. My son is an adventurer and trusting God to protect and watch over him is a true faith-builder. He leaves October 21 again. This time he is moving to China. We don't know how long he will be there but again, we trust the Lord to protect and watch over him.

Q10: I moved away from Lynchburg for 3 years then returned and met my husband. Dennis grew up in Thomas Road (was a bus kid) but never attended Liberty. We have lived here our entire married life (25 years). God is good. Once I sang in the youth aflame choir, now I sing in the Thomas Road Baptist Church Choir. Some things don't change much.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Rick Vigneulle

Q1: Rick Vigneulle

Q2:

Q3: Birmingham, AL

Q4: Traveling the country and world with Rick & Mick Vigneulle Ministries, doing comedy, singing and speaking to win souls to Him.

Q5: Debbie Harvey Vigneulle

Q6: Tiffany is married to Steven Hailston. They are the road directors for Children of the World, one of Vernon Brewer's groups.
Brandon just married Jocelyn in August and is traveling with his dad.
Josh is teaching guitar and going to school...

Q7: Debbie is writing this for Rick so I don't know. He speaks of him often and sure does love he and Dottie both!

Q8: I am now doing the same thing - so it is my life and career!

Q9: Marriage! Debbie is the greatest!

Q10: Visit our website at rickandmick.com.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Steve DeGroft

Q1: Steve DeGroft

Q2:

Q3: Lisbon, Maine

Q4: Senior Pastor

Q5: Linda

Q6: Matthew

Q7: ScareMare and Treasure Island and trying to memorize that book, Christian Leadership..whadda book...still trying to find it, the best I ever read!

Q8: A determination to do everything with excellence!

Q9: We lost two children to miscarriage before we were blessed with our son, who is now in college studying to be an Army chaplain.

Q10: I love my memories of LBC and the experience and opportunity Gordon gave me to serve as an intern during my senior year, also having a great roommate like Stephen Vandegriff and friends like Lamar Keener.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Richard Zazuetta

Q1: Richard Zazuetta

Q2:

Q3: Orange, Ca.

Q4: Retail store Manager

Q5: Carol Cargo Zazuetta

Q6: Laura Zazuetta Posada, Amy Zazuetta

Q7: My memories of Gordon was his drive to get things done. "move over or help" was a way of action for him.

Q8: I was not a youth aflamer, or a youth major, i heard there was a college group Bible study, and attended. Glenn Wright challenged me to get involved reaching out to the Lynchburg community and we started small groups of outreach. I had the nurses at Lynchburg General, and Virginia Baptist Hospitals. we grew from 5 to over 50. What impressed me was Gordon's teaching, to the point, and a way to connect with all. Many of these nurses came to know Christ, or got their lives back on track for him. Gordon and Glenn challenged me to come back home to California and start a college group, and to keep things simple.

Q9: Just watching how Gordon and many faced huge obstacles, whether it be in preparing for a scare mare, or some other activity, knowing that God would be faithful in the end. We mess up things, but God can turn them all into good.

Q10:

Alan Read

Q1: Alan Read

Q2:

Q3: Winder, GA

Q4: 7th grade math teacher, part-time music pastor

Q5: Deborah Read (Fentress)

Q6: Micah (wife: Jamie, daughter: Adisen)
Ana (husband: Arturo),
Elijah

Q7: "five minutes folks!" This meant we should have been at the church an hour earlier, the audience is pouring in and we have to get off the bus, changed and set up to sing pronto!)

"If this chorale is not what God wants it to be, then it is YOUR fault; don't blame anyone else. If you are right with God and filled with His Spirit, then God will use you to accomplish what HE wants and make the group what He wants through His work in YOU!"

Q8: Gordon was a mentor, vision imparter, and spiritual bulldog. He dethroned me early on and taught me to follow God's leadership. He inspired me to see the mission field of youth and taught me it was a far greater ministry to have the heart of Christ capture me than my talent capture an audience for one night.

Q9: There have been so many and each unique. One that comes to mind, involving Gordon, was singing in Seattle when Led Zeppelin was performing in the civic arena next to where we were. I will never forget the vision of thousands of young people worshipping at the altar of an American culture that represented the best Hell had to offer. It broke my heart.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Rick Wiita

Q1: Rick Wiita

Q2:

Q3: Lynchburg, Va.

Q4: Business owner

Q5: TRish Wiita

Q6: Tracey Corriveau
Kayla 14
Joey 9
Grace 4
Tiffany Griggs
Alexis 6
Cole 2
Rick Wiita III
William IV

Q7: Everything Rises and Fall on Leadership.

Q8: Provided me with a sense of vision, goals purpose and determination. I learned to acquire an overwhelming obsession to do big things in a radical, first class way; for God.

Q9: Being a YP was/is the core of my life.

Q10: My YA days were formative and shaping. The life/ministry lessons I took away from YA have defined my life.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Tim Barnes

Q1: Tim Barnes

Q2: Never been a maiden

Q3: Peoria, IL

Q4: Executive Pastor, Richwoods Christian Church

Q5: Elizabeth (Liz) Austin Barnes

Q6: Heather Elizabeth - 13
Zachary Joshua - 11

Q7: A quote that many have mentioned is that "Everything rises and falls on leadership".

Q8: Through Gordon's training, encouragement and challenge, I developed the confidence to step into leadership roles. His opening up the opportunities to travel and minister globally, allowed me to develop a heart for the world - where a significant part of my ministry has been focused.

Q9: Several adventures...living overseas, our struggle with infertility, miraculous adoptions of our two kids, pouring our lives into young people for nearly 28 years.

Q10: Glad we are doing this. So excited about getting reconnected with old friends.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Danny Hodges

Q1: Danny Hodges

Q2: I can't tell you

Q3: Saint Petersburg Florida

Q4: Pastor

Q5: Wendy Robinson Hodges (Formerly of Youth Quest fame)

Q6: Tanner (17), Hayden (15), Jairus (13), and Audra (11)

Q7: "Everything rises and falls on leadership"

Q8: I would not be where I am today spiritually or in ministry if it had not been for my involvement with Gordon Luff and Youth Aflame

Q9: My marriage...and now my kids! Then there's pastoring the same church for the past 25 years.

Q10: It was Barry Jennings that pulled all those pranks on the trip to Florida in 1978. He's never really been punished.



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Vernon Brewer

Q1: Vernon Brewer

Q2:

Q3: Forest VA

Q4: President of World Help

Q5: Patrica Susan Bentley

Q6: Children: Noel Yeatts, Nikki Hogsed, Jenny Mather and Joshua Brewer

Grandchildren: Bentley Yeatts, Adam Hogsed, Riley Yeatts and Colin Mather

Q7: Eating Pizza at 2:30 am while building dorms on Treasure Island. The all night bus trips to Pittsburgh.
Favorite Quote: "Don't Quit"

Q8: Gordon literally pounded into me...no, I mean literally pounded into me the importance of having passion for ministry.

Q9: My experience with cancer at the age of 38.

Q10: "Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity".


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Daniel Henderson

Q1: Daniel Henderson

Q2:

Q3: Forest, VA

Q4: President - Strategic Renewal; Pastor of Prayer (TRBC); Asst. Prof. at Liberty

Q5: Rosemary (Brewer)

Q6: Justin
Jordan
Heather

Q7: He challenged me to run for Student Body President as part of my journey to learn about leadership.

Memorable quote: "You can rest when you get to Heaven."

Q8: Gordan has inspired me to lead with passion and perserverance. He also played a role in teaching both of my sons about leadership as they worked on the staff at Lassen Pines.


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Lamar Keener

Q1: Lamar Keener

Q2:

Q3: San Diego, CA

Q4: Publishing

Q5: Theresa (Terry Grassel) — our first date was to work at Scaremare in 1975.

Q6: Karalee, 29, married to David Gearing and mother of three
Shawn, 27
Tiffany, 25, married to Brandon Larson and mother of one
Brittany, 22. Brittany was the only one not born in Lynchburg, and the only one to go to LU. Graduated May 2008.
Our four grandchildren: Ethan (6), Madison (3), Mark (1), Jaden (2 months)

Q7: Quote: It's lonely at the top.

Q8: Gordon taught us to work hard and always strive to do things first rate. If it is Christian, it should be better.

Q9: Having the opportunity to run our own Christian newspaper publishing company and work for ourselves for 20 years has been quite a ride -- filled with many blessings and just as many challenges. It has been both smooth and bumpy. And I have been blessed with the best wife, kids and grandkids any man could ever hope for.

Q10: My fond memories of 11 years at Liberty are many — with the LBC Chorale and Youth Aflame experiences from '73-'75 at the top. My first trip back there in 2004 after 21 years away was absolutely overwhelming -- almost like a dream. For my daughter to be a student there during Jerry's last days was bittersweet. I look forward to the 2009 reunion and, Lord willing, will be there.



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Buz Offenbacker

Q1: Buz Offenbacker

Q2:

Q3: Williamstown, NJ

Q4: Senior Pastor (but still a youth worker at heart)

Q5: Karen Oldham Offenbacker

Q6: Jessica Dawn - age 27
Nathan Douglas - age 23

Two grandchildren

Andrew Nathan - age 22 months
Lucas Gabriel - age 1 month

Q7: Everything rises and falls on leadership.
If you're tired, stop complaining!! Take a nap and then get back to work!!!

Q8: Taught me to be a leader

Q9: Being with Youth Aflame for 8 years

Q10: Thanks Gordon!! You're the best!



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Duane Barnett

Q1: Duane Barnett

Q2:

Q3: Clayton CA

Q4: Restaurant Owner/Chef

Q5: Pamela

Q6: Amanda- daughter; Frank- Son-in-Law; Joseph -Grandson; Michael -Son; Ron- Son; Valentine -Daughter

Q7: Many positive memories but pulling off the first few Scaremares were unforgettable.
"Everything rises and falls on leadership"

Q8: That quote is fully ingrained in my work ethic, no matter what the field.

Q9: Failure at many levels and His unwavering grace throughout.

Q10:


Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Doug Randlett

Q1: Doug Randlett

Q2:

Q3: Lynchburg, VA

Q4: Executive Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church

Q5: Jane

Q6: Mark (38) and Kristi (Nelson): Lindsie Ann (6), Maddie (3)
Scott (36) and Tammy (Garcia): Hunter (6), Kaden (3)

Q7: In 1976 while a music/youth minister in NC I sat on the back steps to the baptistry at TR with Gordon while attending a Super Conference. I was asking for help in my ministry. Gordon stopped me in my tracks and asked me about my calling; was I called to youth ministry or not. I left that conference and went back to NC. I took a 3 month leave from my church, moved to Lynchburg (left my wife and boys in NC) and came here to observe how youth ministry is done. About a month later I told my pastor that I was called to youth ministry. I ended up at TR in 1978 to join the middle school staff with Dave Adams.

Q8: "Your role as a youth pastor is to discover your leaders goals, make them your goals and help him succeed in reaching those goals." I've spent the past 30 years living out that exhortation from Gordon.
AND, he trained Dave Adams who was my boss for 16 years.

Q9: WOW. I spent 21 years at TRBC and LU (through 1998). Teaching Introduction to Youth Ministry for 20 years at LU was absolutely transformational. Thousands of students (youth ministry and elective students) were challenged to do church youth ministry somewhere on planet Earth. What an incredible opportunity to shape young lives!

Q10: After 9 years in south Florida at Christ Fellowship (Palm Beach Gardens) I was asked by Jonathan Falwell to move back to Lynchburg to assist him in fulfilling the vision God has given him. I returned in October 2007. This past year has been one of the most blessed of my life.



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Nelson Keener

Q1: Nelson H. Keener

Q2:

Q3: Lancaster, PA (since 1997)

Q4: Realtor and business consultant (since 2002)

Q5: Jeannie Reist Keener

Q6: Dana, age 35, Decatur/Atlanta, GA
Wes, age 31, Lancaster, PA

Q7: Lectures on "Christian Leadership" in the "B" building classroom.

Going to Texas Tavern for a "Western and Bowl" at 2:00 in the morning after laying carpet in T.I. cabins/dorms or Stuart Arms Hotel (summers of 1973/74).

Q8: Doing things right and paying attention to detail. Gordon, remember the Maraschino Cherries?

Q9: Transitioning from parachurch ministry to "secular" work after 20+ years. I had a desire to integrate my life and faith in the market place and have found it very enriching and rewarding.

Q10:



Q1 Name | Q2 Maiden name | Q3 Where do you live
Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Bill Tinsley

Q1: Bill Tinsley

Q2: n/a

Q3: 328 Huff Creek Trail, Amherst, VA 24521-3745

Q4: retired/motor coach operator

Q5: Dorothy (Dee) Frame Tinsley

Q6: Scott, married to Mandy Williams.
Taylor and Jordan.
Anna (Susie) Burnette.
Chelsea, Colby, & Robbie
Allen and Carol Perkins
Gary and Katie

Q7: Pressure produces performance. I use this phrase no less that 100 times a week.

Q8: Gave me a mentor like no other. Showed my that a "bulldog" can have softer side and compassion. I often ask myself, "what would Gordon do here" and the answer becomes apparent.

Q9: Daily life. Life is really rewarding and all too brief. As I prepare to retire again, I am really encouraged to find young people out there that are just as sharp as the ones in my old Word of Life club with YA. Most of the youth today have it together.

Q10: Life doesn't run in straight lines. Through the curves, you find out how well you can steer your vessel of life. Here I am at the near end of a work career and I am still looking at a steering wheel! Only thing is, now, I have a lot of relief drivers to back me up.

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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Debby Lugar

Q1: Debra J. Lugar

Q2: Coy

Q3: Lattes, France

Q4: Missionary

Q5: Robert D. Lugar

Q6: None

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Q8:

Q9:

Q10: Robert and I were married April 1982 at TRBC working and residing in Lynchburg, VA.

September 1984 we moved to France to start french churches. We helped start church works in three areas of France; one in the Paris area, one in Bayeux (a small town on the English Channel), and one in Montpellier (a thriving metropolis on the Mediterranean). When starting a church in France, you do not start with an equipped staff, you are the staff and do everything from cleanning, to nursery work, youth work, Awana programs, Bible studies for all ages, etc. I'm so thankful for the training I had received in several of my YA classes.

It wasn't long after being in France the we noticed missionaries leaving the field for one problem or another. We suddenly realized if these precious wounded soldiers could receive the right tools and support at the time of need on-field maybe they could stay in their ministries and be effective long term. With our abilities and gifts God has given Robert and me, One Another Ministries, International was launched July 1997.

One Another is now located in Montpellier, France and provides counseling, consulting, training and crisis management for Christian workers primarily throughout Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and sometimes beyond.

I'm very thankful for all the training I received under Gordon's leadership with YA and I Love America. It has equipped me with people skills, working with children, youth, youth programs and prepared me to stick to it and keep at it!

Thank you Gordon and Dottie for the training, and for your love and care for all age groups that you passed on to me. In turn, I have tried to pass that love, care, and training on to many french young people and now to people from many parts of the world. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family at a time of need. Dottie was and is a great example of a wife and mom who loved her husband and family so much. She always made guests feel so comfortable and welcome. She taught me to treat family like guests and guests like family.

Thank you for your time you have invested in me!! Blessings to you Both. And please come see us soon!!

Love, Robert and Debby Lugar



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Jim "Chief" Sanders

Q1: Jim "Chief" Sanders

Q2:

Q3: Lynchburg, Va.

Q4: Youth Worker - Director of The Master's Inn Ministries

Q5: Patsy Johnson Sanders

Q6: Kari Sanders Cox 29 yrs old. Married to Aaron. Treacher at Bedford Co.in Bedford, Va. J.Justin Sanders 24yrs old. Married to Kelly. Pliot flying jets for US Air. Living on ranch side of the camp.

Q7: "Fats, Chief its not where it's at, but where is it!!" Memories which ones? It was my favorite life!! Late nites on the island, scaremare, and all the road trips.

Q8: He allowed a boy for the hills of Tenn.to becme a man, a leader, and to a hard worker. I have called him Professor, Boss, Mentor, but most of I call him Friend. Because of this I have stayed in youth work for last 37yrs.

Q9: I have learned you can't climb a smooth mountain!! You need the valleys, cliffs,and the rocks along the way to get to the top of the mountain. HE is right there with me all the way, and for this I learned to live thankful!

Q10: You all come!! Looking for you in Lynchburg in "09"!!


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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Steve Clark

Q1: Steve Clark

Q2:

Q3: Jamestown, TN

Q4: Minister of Music for Faith Baptist Tabernacle

Q5: Phyllis (Proffit)

Q6: Three sons, Wes, Matt, Jordan
Two daughters, Jana and Jamie
Three grandsons, Ethan, Camden and Isaac
Two granddaughters, Ruthie and Macy
and one granddaughter in the oven!

Q7: "We're working on it!"

Q8: I learned not to let "little things" mess me up in the ministry....concentrate on the larger goal: being effective in my witness and daily walk with Christ.

Q9: Being away from ministry for a year.

Q10: This is great and I am enjoying reconnecting with everyone from those early great days at LBC.




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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Becky (Bawtinhimer) Woody

Q1: Rebecca (Becky) Woodby

Q2: Bawtinhimer

Q3: Solon, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland)

Q4: Sales Rep in the Interior Design field

Q5: Mark Woodby

Q6: Isaac (30)
Caleb (28), wife Kristin, grandsons Owen (almost 2)and Cooper (6 months)
Identical twin Joshua (28), wife Christy

Q7: When I was in the LBC Chorale ('73-'74 year) Gordan was asked to come take over the responsibilities of directing us after Christmas break. That meant leaving his wife and young family sometimes days on end to travel with us. I did not really appreciate what kind of a commitment he was willing to make on our behalf. Although his area of comfort was working with youth and not so much with music, I believed he showed us all we can do much more when we rely on God.

Q8: I cannot name any specific ways in which Gordan has affected my life, however, I believe it has been the small, incremental things we experienced, conversations we had and different personalities I was exposed to while travelling together that helped to shape my life. It has assisted me in being a better team player.

Q9: Six years ago Mark and I were in the sandwich years. Our sons were in college and Mark's parents came to live with us. During the first year his parents were independent, then their health took a nose dive and the burden for their care rested on us. That second year they (combined) spent over 70 days in and out of hospitals and rehab centers. Dymentia, heart surgery, kidney failure for both and numerous other issues tested us. But God was so gracious. Mark was amazing to watch with his parents. I could not have done that alone. We were a team and God was honored because of it. The whole experience sobers you to the realities that lie ahead of us.

Q10: I have been truly blessed. My time at LBC re-enforced what my parents had done at home. I was given a wonderful opportunity to travel this great country of ours, sing before large and small audiences and share my faith with others.


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Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Dawn (Murphy) Garland

Q1: Dawn Marie Garland

Q2: Murphy

Q3: Lynchburg, Va

Q4: Receptionist @ AREVA NP

Q5: Steve Garland

Q6: Steven (24 yrs.)
Megan (23 yrs.) and Her hubby Chris Hammock

Q7: He used to pick me up to go to Scare Mare, but that drive was scarier than ANY Scare Mare, he shaved while he drove!!!!!

Q8:

Q9:

Q10: nope, pretty boring.........and I like it!



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Cindy Turner

Q1: Cindy Turner

Q2: Horowski

Q3: West Melbourne, Florida

Q4: "Nana", care giver to Doug, Front Office at our Christian School

Q5: Doug Turner

Q6: Jeff married to Mandy granddaughters Ally 4, Jenna 2.
Jon Married to Monique grandson Hunter 2, granddaughter Hailee 1.

Q7: My favorite memory is of Dottie, being her beautician!!!!Ha Ha

Q8: I would never have understood God's wisdom in things that we sometimes don't look at as blessings, but they turn out to be the life changing things that make us who we are.

Q9: God has allowed Doug and I to be on a journey through a long term diability illness that has stricken Doug 3 years ago, I can honestly say that we have seen God do such awesome things. I have learned to look at this day and rejoice in it, I have also watched how God has used this journey to draw my sons and their families closer to himself and to us. I have learned to trust God for each day and to realize until God is ready to take you home you won't be going anywhere!!!!

Q10: Please pray that God continues to sustain Doug, We are so praying that we will be able to meet you all at the reunion next September....


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David Booker

Q1: David Booker

Q2:

Q3: St. Louis, MO

Q4: Sales for Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Missouri

Q5: Peggy Booker Nov. 11, 1989

Q6: Rick,spouse Angela, 3 children 14, 7 & 2
Amy, spouse Ryan, 2 Ryan 3 Brodie 1
Angela, spouse Josh, 2 Tizah and Sheila

7 grandkids-how did that happen?

Q7: My favorite memories of Gordon would be in the direction of the Chorale, or YA, when he sat in the front row pointing at his face to make us smile, pointing to his heart to help us communicate the message and his tears of commitment to the Lord and his ministry. His passion and intensity of purpose has changed my life.

Q8: Gordon has had a profound effect on my life and any ministry that I have been privileged in which to participate. 1)striving for excellence in singing the message, not just performing. 2)In true communication and not just speaking & 3) dedication to whatever task God has called me to, husband, father, grandfather, ministry and vocation.

Q9: Becoming the father of three wonderful kids was a great challenge that gve me a glimpse of the great love of God. Being a grandfather to the most wonderful children in the world has been my greatest blessing.

Q10: My life has been impacted by each of the friends and team members I had contact with in Lynchburg - too many to list here. Each time my wife and I visit Lynchburg I feel as though I am returning home.


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Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Debe (Saunders) Tobin

Q1: Debe Tobin

Q2: Debe Saunders

Q3: Greesnboro, NC

Q4: Teacher 2nd Grade Burlington Christian Academy

Q5: Marty Tobin

Q6: Lisa, Zach

Q7:

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Q9:

Q10: While traveling with YA in Australia in summer of 79 I recognized I knew about God but did not know him. After singing in one of our services, Linda Reese Hutchinson sat down with me and shared from scripture what I had shared with so many others. Oh yeah, I met my current husband through a YA weekend trip.


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Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Marty Tobin

Q1: Marty Tobin

Q2:

Q3: Greensboro, NC

Q4: Executive Pastor at Plesant Garden Baptist Church

Q5: Debe Saunders Tobin

Q6: Lisa, Zach

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Q8:

Q9:

Q10: God used the opportunity of Youth Aflame to set direction & vision for student ministry that later led to Marriage & Family Ministry. It was also on a YA snowy bus trip in Feb of 80 that I met Debe.


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Doug Turner

Q1: Doug Turner

Q2:

Q3: West Melbourne FL.

Q4: President Health First Physicians, just retired due to a long term disability. I have a masters degree in Health Systems Administration from the University of Central Florida. In health care for over 20 years.

Q5: Cindy Turner

Q6: Jeff, 31 years, grandchildren Ally 4, and Jeanna, 2
Jon, 29 years, grandchildren Hunter 3 and Haily 1

Q7: Success rises and falls on Leadership.

Q8: Leadership in the face of adversity and not quitting, Failure breeds character and prepares you for success.

Q9: Disability that affected my GI system and ability to walk resulting in having to retire at 53 years old. God not taking me home and keeping me around to start a suffering ministry and to serve more in my local church. God can take anything and make it for His good!

Q10: That God's grace is succifient for anything that this world or any situation may come your way.
I am currently a deacon at Bethany Ministry's. Have written a book on healthcare patient satisfaction and have been married now 34 years.



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Sharon (Kimber) Lloyd

Q1: Sharon Lloyd

Q2: Kimber

Q3: Adelaide, South Australia

Q4: Marketing and Event Executive

Q5: Ian Lloyd

Q6: Michelle (24) married to Andrew Green
Braden (22) partner Jodie
Stephen (17)
Cody (grandson aged 15 months)

Q7: Gordon asking me "wanna come join us and sing and do youth ministry?"
Gordon has never heard me sing either!
Being thrown together on a bus for hours and hours and trying to sleep in all sorts of crazy positions and places!
A great memory is also singing with YA back in Adelaide at the Festival Theatre, the band and FAT CAT!

Q8: It absolutely changed the whole direction of my life. I believe God was in the whole process that is why today I am married to the man God has for me and that I am still follwing HIM. I grew up enormously. I have been back to the US a few times since and have gone to visit Gordon and Dotti in Redding.

Q9: I like the word adventure! Yes I have had a few, some really happy ones, some really difficult ones. One of the more difficult adventures was when our eldest son Braden was diagnosed with Hodkins Lymphoma at the age of 13 - going through the whole experience of completely trusting God for your child, being there with him through the chemo, the hospital, the 'no hair' and the fear of what might happen. Even though it was one of the toughest few years of our lives, I wouldn't change it. I learnt more about the character of God and His amazing gift of strength and experienced His touch in the real and tangible love of His people. I know I could never have experienced this without the 'adventure' of cancer for our child.


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Mark Roberts

Q1: Mark Roberts

Q2:

Q3: Garland, Texas

Q4: Sales

Q5: Connie Bierhalter

Q6: Daughter Emily -- 12, Son Logan -- 10

Q7: I remember working with Gordon at ScareMare and countless other projects. The memories I have of the LBC Chorale are the best--singing and ministering to thousands of churches, schools, prisons, and other locations around the world. The I Love America campaigns and rallies, the numerous concerts we did in the Orient, Australia, and Israel. More awesome moments than space can allow to tell.

Q8: His challenge to stimulate others to brilliant effort.

Q9: Having a family, serving as a deacon in church, and many other events.



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Keith Stephens

Q1: Keith Stephens

Q2:

Q3: Deltona Florida

Q4: Executive Pastor

Q5: Susie Andreoni Stephens

Q6: Katrina Rapp 28, Brian Keith Stephens 25, Caroline Gayheart 21, Rebecca Stephens 13

Q7: You will never have a successful youth ministry without a successful camping program. By the way I still pull out the Leadership Book with all the underlines and notations we went through.

Q8: After 10 years of youth ministry, we spent the next 19 years serving in a Christian Camp.

Q9: I have been involved with a group College of Prayer. It drew me into a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Q10: Transitioned back into church ministry as Executive Pastor in Florida this past May.



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Dennis Lugar

Q1: Dennis Lugar

Q2:

Q3: Southaven, MS

Q4: Missionary/Educator

Q5: Susan Isbell Lugar

Q6: Three boys: Jonathan, Caleb & Jesse

Q7: Followship precedes leadership

Q8: I was called to mission work in Asia due to Gordon’s vision and efforts to take the singing groups over there.

Q9: There is not enough room here to unfold the situations that come to mind but they would include marriage, the birth of our three sons, a near death experience, a time when we were completely out of money, and feeling so inadequate for the ministry God has place into my stewardship.

Q10: God is sufficient and faithful.


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Amy (Payne) Mosby

Q1: Amy Payne Mosby

Q2: Amy Payne

Q3: Jacksonville, FL

Q4: ESL teacher, public school substitute teacher

Q5: David Mosby

Q6: Neil-24, Nate-22

Q7:

Q8: I did not serve under Gordon but he had a wider influence than just those on his teams. I thought so much of him even from a distance. I was under Larry Colclasure's leadership throughout my high school years. He was the best example of a Godly man I could have ever observed outside my family and his marriage to Sheila and their family life was such an excellent example for me. I even got to babysit their boys! I would say he and, later, Roscoe Brewer, were the two most influencial men in my life.

Q9: My first marriage ended and I was a devastated single mother of two young sons. My faith collapsed because it was based on some faulty foundations. I went back to my roots, turned to the Bible, returned to church and re-read some of my books from my high school and college years and God slowly rebuilt my relationship with Him until I was completely transformed! It ended up being a great blessing in my life and my sons' lives. I got married, 15 years ago, to a wonderful Christian man that I met at church and my new husband adopted my sons. We have been very committed to missions, inner-city ministries and teaching English to immigrants and refugees.


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Mark Grooms

Q1: Mark Grooms

Q2:

Q3: Lynchburg, VA

Q4: Lead Pastor

Q5: Renee Bird Grooms

Q6: Mark Daniel Grooms (31) Son
Christopher Wayne Grooms (29) Son
Rachel Renee Grooms Justice (26) Daughter
Dane Isaiah Grooms (9 months) Grandson
Kathryn Ava Grooms (6 months) Granddaughter

Q7: When Gordon was challenging us in class as youth majors, he used to drill Romans 12 into us and tell us that the only way we would ever make it in life and ministry is total dedication to Jesus Christ (12:1). In fact, he challenged us to memorize Romans 12 and make it our driving force.

Q8: Gordon's level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the work of the ministry to which he was called was/is an inspiration to me to accept the call and challenge of God upon my life. His commitment to excellence, coupled with Jerry's ideal that if its Christian it ought to be better has been a goal of mine through my 34 years in ministry.

Q9: 34 years of ministry and raising 3 kids :-)


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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
Q9 Walk with God | Q10 Other

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Barry Shettel

Q1: Barry Shettel

Q2:

Q3: Statham, Georgia

Q4: pastor of student ministries

Q5: Margaret Shettel

Q6: Sarah Milliner, daughter married to Barry Milliner. Katie. Carey Stiles, daughter married to Garrick Stiles (Liberty graduate). Chris.
Ryan.
Trey.
Drew.
Maddie.
(These are the kinds of grandchildren the weather bureau names hurricanes after!)

Q7: What does it profit a youth pastor if he wins all the kids in his city and loses his own family?

Q8: On a scale of one to ten ... about 342!

Q9: Which one? He's got a never ending walk of adventure and transforms every day!


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Mike Lowry

Q1: Mike Lowry

Q2:

Q3: Forest, VA

Q4: Real Estate Investor

Q5: Natashia

Q6: Chris, Courtney, Chad , Chelsea

Q7: No, you can't date her, she's on the team.

Q8: I met my wife "Natashia" traveling on the road with a ministry team that Gordon conceived and put together. This alone would have been enough, (I out punted my coverage when I married Natashia). But none of us will ever know this side of Heaven the lives that were touched and changed during the few short years that we traveled and served as a part of Gordon's ministry.

Q9: Becoming a parent. Helps me to see, a tiny bit, how God probably looks at me... He must have loving eyes.


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Tracie Aannette (McLellan) Gates

Q1: Tracie Aannette Gates

Q2: Annette McLellan

Q3: Dallas Fort Worth Texas

Q4: Director of Guidance and College Planning

Q5: Russell Gates

Q6: Lexi Gates--13 year old daughter

Q7: Favorite memory is our trip to Hawaii with LBC Chorale and All God's Children

Q8: Learning to work with kids/Students in a Christian environment and how you can impact their lifes

Q9: Being a parent has been the most incredible part of the journey. The tremendouse opportunity to shape a life and share what God has in store for those who love him.


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Darryl Lawler

Q1: Darryl Lawler

Q2:

Q3: Avon Lake OH

Q4: Student Ministries Pastor

Q5: Marie

Q6: Ashley, Cory, Cody

Q7: Everything rises and falls on Leadership

Q8: He set the stage for youth ministry when there wasn't much going on. He set the example of what it means to be a lifer. Liberty University would not have made it with out his leadership and hard work.

Q9: God has taken me thought the ups and downs thought the years. Called me and my family to Latin American to train youth ministry and then sent us though a tough wilderness upon returning to the States. Though all of this God has truly given me the passion to equip student to reach their generation and lead others to do the same.


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Rick Lawrenson

Q1: Rick Lawrenson

Q2: I was never a maiden

Q3: Kitty Hawk, NC

Q4: Lead Pastor of Nags Head Church

Q5: Gail Ballentine since June 18, 1977

Q6: Children: Nathan Lawrenson, Sarah Moore, Rachel Sanchez
Grandchildren: Gwyneth Rose Lawrenson; another one due in April, 08

Q7: I think it's a composite memory of him teaching the Intro to Youth class in the old TRBC sanctuary and the passion he had to "motivate others to brilliant effort". I was excited about my calling after every class...even though I had to take it twice.

Q8: Gordon exhibited a "whatever it takes" attitude that compelled him to leave home and go on the road to save LBC. That was a huge sacrifice, not only to his family, but to his students. But he was able to see the big picture.

Likewise, as a leader I am always looking at the big picture and realize that sometimes you have to make sacrifices.

Q9: The most transforming have been the most painful. One was when I was left hanging by people who should have been loyal to me and I was out of ministry for 4 years. God used that experience and those years to mold me.

The second has been this past year, watching my son's wife risk her life to give birth to a miracle child, then go through a double lung transplant and now cancer. Walking with them through this has taught me much about trusting God.

Q10: I'm looking forward to the reunion. To read about so many via the Facebook page has been a great encouragement and a lot of fun. Let's rock the LU campus that week!


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Debbie (Fusco) Zechini

Q1: Deborah "Fusco" Zechini

Q2: Fusco

Q3: Cary NC (just outside of Raleigh)

Q4: US Airways agent and Professional Organizer

Q5: James Zechini

Q6: Tara, Matthew, Andrew, Michael

Q7: Scare Mare events!

Q8: Taught me how to organize events and be a leader, which has helped me to start my own company doing professional organizing.

Q9: Starting my own company and doing what I love...helping people and organizing!


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Kenn Gividen

Q1: Kenn Gividen

Q2:

Q3: Columbus, Indiana

Q4: Self-employed - market mail list, boxes for mfgs and (new venture) shoe mfg

Q5: Donna

Q6: Daughter Laurie. Grandkids: Makayla, Meadow, David and Bubba (real name is Isaac)
Son Paul

Q7: Gordon: If we have Sunday School in the parking lot instead of the gym, where will they park.

Me: Park in the gym?

Gordon: [Lecture on when to be serious]

Q8: Leadership stuff; commitment to first class. Still remember the saga of how Gordon was impressed with Dotties' shoes when at Bob Jones University.

Q9:

Q10: My websites:

Business: Dockstock.com

Genius Blog: ENDiana.com

My Music: Kenn's Music


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