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:



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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:


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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".


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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.


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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.


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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
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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.


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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
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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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