Lynn Beautrow Stack

Q1: Lynn Annette Strack

Q2: Beautrow

Q3: Oxnard California

Q4: Was a Financial Advisor

Q5: Stephen Strack

Q6: Jamie Lynne Williams 23
Todd Robert Williams 22
Randall James Williams 19

Q7: The one thing that stands out the most is Gordon's laugh.

Q8: He gave Becky (Bawtinhimer) Woodby and myself a chance to establish a once in a lifetime friendship and to send us places to use our gift of singing to touch others.

Q9: I had a severe breakdown in 2005 when I tried to take my life. Since then the Lord has totally transformed my life and has given me opportunities to reach others that I never would have expected. I just continue to grow each day praising God! There isn't enough room here to tell you of the blessings he continues to give me, especially one special friendship with my LBC best friend from 1972. You will have to ask me in person :)


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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Robin McClamma Mooneyham

Q1: Robin McClamma

Q2: Mooneyham

Q3: Lakeland, Florida

Q4: Presently: Housewife

Q5: David McClamma

Q6: Jennifer McClamma 31
Amanda McClamma Thomas 29
Elizabeth McClamma 27
Grandchildren
Mason David Thomas 14 mo. of age
Kamdyn Angeline McClamma Kretzer 12 weeks of age

Q7: He displayed a tender heart toward each of us as well as a , heart for God. I respected him and loved him......

Q8: I was with the LBC Chorale the year that Gordon stepped in at the end of the first semester. He took a different path with his leadership. I feel we began to experience what ministry was and I began with Gordon's leadership to realize the importance of being right with Jesus as well as each team member before singing. My personal relationship with Christ was strengthened greatly. After 35 years of being in the ministry I still carry in my heart graditude for Gordon's willingness to take on the position of leading us. He made many sacrifices that year. He was away from his family many weeks and they in turn were missing husband and father. Thank you, Gordon, for making the sacrifices, for us and most of all for Eternity.

Q9: Simple, my Salvation has been the key to a transformed life. He has Never left me or forsaken me.
My lfe verse: Jer. 29:11

Q10: My husband and I are serving here in Lakeland, Florida. We have served with Pastor Jay Dennis for 10 years. We are blessed to be here. We have celebrated 12 years of doing mission work in Brazil, South America. God has given us a heart for the people of Brazil. We will be going in April to teach and equip those Pastors and their wives that live on the River as well as those in the Villages.


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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Benjy McCann

Q1: Dr. Benjy McCann

Q2:

Q3: El Dorado, Arkansas

Q4: Pastor of East Main Baptist Church for 11 yrs.

Q5: Alma Joy (Hargett) McCann for 33 yrs.

Q6: Jennifer (27) RN living in Anchorage Alaska with her husband at Farmloop Christian Center. Has 2 children age 2 and 4mo.
Mandi (24)Trama RN living in Columbia S.C with husband finishing his degree in Missions.
Jonathan (21) in Lynchburg finishing Willmington School of Bible

Q7: The seemingly endless nights of preparing for Scare Mare and the great harvest of people saved as result.
Favorite saying "We got alot to do in a short period of time, so let's get busy!"

Q8: I transferred in as a Jr. from East Tex. Baptist College and needed to catch up on subjects in youth ministry curriculum to graduate on time. Gordon did everything he could to help me and I graduated out on time. Plus, without a doubt, Gordon's love for youth inspired me to give 13 yrs. of my ministry to youth before entering the Sr. pastorate. Even being a pastor I love our young people like they are my own.

Q9: The birth of my 3 children who have been nothing short of joy and blessing throughout life and who are now all serving the Lord faithfully. The unfailing love and patience of my wonderful wife of 33 yrs.


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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Anne Baker

Q1: Anne Baker

Q2: Baker

Q3: Rogers, AR.

Q4: Certified Profesional Coder for Mercy Medical System

Q5: Never married

Q6: Michael 29 years
Joy 26 years.....

1st single parent adoption in this area for small babies.

Q7: Always working us. My second day on the island, I was shown where my dorm was going to be if I could help put up the dry wall and plaster the roof. I was 17 had no clue, but we got those dorms up. We were always busy, bus. I think it was good that it was a Christian org., because we would have followed Gordon like a cult leader, but he always directed up to the bigger picture WWJD...saving souls.

Q8: I experience so many miracles and events, I just assume them in my life. That was one of the reason's I had the will to adopt my foster children one day, and close papers on our home the next. I don't sing/dance/ you will not see me on
America Idol, but I am a good mom, and obviously the best mom for these children. They were perfect for me. I just knew not to give up and not to stop til God closes the door, and opens another.

Q9:
My whole life has been adventure...sometimes I have to check to make sure its not turning into a soap opera. He cured my breast cancer this last year. A very aggressive cancer. It was a terrible adventure, but my family, children, friends were there to help me.. Its been a good witness to honor th Lord

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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David Lavender

Q1: David Lavender

Q2:

Q3: Washington Court House, Ohio

Q4: media (AV) technician in Columbus, Ohio

Q5: Marilyn (Bailey) Lavender - worked for Old Time Gospel Hour

Q6: Matthew - 23
Timothy - 19
Kevin - 18

Q7: There are so many. I remember one of the last group meetings we had at Huntington Beach, California. Can't remember for sure, but I think it was on our way back from our last trip to Australia during the summer of 1980. Anyway, we knew it would probably be one of the last times we would be together before going our separate ways. We were all sitting around Gordon and he was giving one of his inspirational talks and encouraging us to follow Christ no matter what direction life takes us. It was a special moment that I've thought of often thru the years. I remember trying to soak up the moment, knowing we were all moving on and being so thankful for what God had done in the lives of those we ministered too on our mission trip, and what God was doing in our lives to give us a heart for ministry.

Q8: The Youth Aflame Outreach ministry has had a tremendous affect on my life in how I've viewed ministry. I believe I grew in the Lord through emeasurable ways, that I was not aware of at the time. I can look back now and see how God has directed my steps and purpose of ministry since. I had the opportunity to work for a viewer supported television station during the mid to late 80's and learned to depend on God's provision with little income. I had recently married, shortly after graduation from LBC, when my wife and I started working together at a local television ministry in Ashland, KY. We worked on and developed several programs related to youth outreach, including "Mr. Bigg's Backyard" and a Christian video show called "Power Connection," where we interviewed program participants in the field and in studio, with area youth groups and musicians. We also had the opportunity to start up and work with a bus ministry at Franklin Furnace Baptist Church during the late 80's and most of the 90's. We have moved on to other jobs and ministry since, but we give credit to those years of spiritual growth in Youth Aflame to give us boldness and desire to reach out to others through God's strength and purpose.

Q9: After leaving full time ministry in television broadcasting, I worked for a time in the steel industry and then on to work as an AV technician in a medical center. However, the most challenging time was very personal and difficult. My wife had been home schooling when our children were very young and both of her parents became ill. We had to take them both in to care for and her father passed away shortly after they moved in with us. Soon afterward, my wife went through a long and debilating depression that lasted for several years. I had also been taking extra classes along with working late hours at the hospital and we were beginning to feel a lot of pressure and strain from the effects of both. Due to several circumstances, I left the hospital to work away from home in North Carolina and we were apart for several months. I can remember starting to feel that things were getting out of control and I was losing hope for direction in life. However, I remember also reading my Bible each day and praying more than I had ever had before. God brought us through that time of doubt and searching, and we as a family are stronger for 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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Holly St.John

Q1: Holly St.John

Q2: Holly Jennings

Q3: Chatham, Virginia

Q4: Homemaker/Pastor's Wife/Part-time Tutor/Tester

Q5: Terry St.John

Q6: Justin Robert St.John - son
Jordan Clay St.John - "
Tara Noelle St.John - daughter
Jared Bryant St.John - son
Jaden Clay St.John - grandson
Raegan Elise St.John - granddaughter

Q7: My favorite memory of Gordon is not the public personna of him, but the private one. I was so amazed at the interest he took in us individually. I remember him sitting with us on the bus, talking to us, listening and genuinely caring about what was going on with us, personally. With so many others, you could feel you were only a face to be used as promotion for the school, etc., but Gordon made you feel you mattered, not because of what you did for the school or Youth Aflame, but because of who you were.

Q8: I have tried to show this same love and care for individuals in the ministry that God has given to my husband and myself.

Q9: There have been a few "trials" that the Lord has used dramatically in my life. I would not have chosen to go through these situations, but I would not trade them for anything. I have learned that God is truly "too wise to be mistaken and too loving to be unkind. So when you can't trace His hand, trust His heart."

Q10: I am so grateful for my time in Youth Aflame. It has truly been a highlight of my life. I look forward to the reunuion and re-connecting with so many precious people.


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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Kaye Shirk Benson

Q1: Kaye Benson

Q2: Shirk

Q3: Marion, Ohio

Q4: Window treatment Designer/Seamstress

Q5: Richard

Q6: Aaron 31 Holly 28 Grandaughter, Madison 4

Q7: Stick-toitive-ness and finish the job

Q8: I gained from him an appreciation for the young and not to judge someone by their outer appearance. From my eyes Gordon was as gruff as they come but a heart that comes no softer.


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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Sonya Combs Walker

Q1: Sonya Combs Walker

Q2: Combs

Q3: High Point, NC

Q4: Account Manager

Q5: Joe Walker

Q6: Tiffany (daughter 26)
Travis(son 21)
Haylie (granddaughter almost 4)
Whitney (granddaughter almost 1)

Q7: It's been SO long ago! However, the youth program I grew up in @ TRBC, was so awesome, there's hardly words to describe. We were SO blessed with our leaders and their direction.


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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Grant Harbridge

Q1: Grant Harbridge

Q2:

Q3: Forest , Va.

Q4: Associate pastor Lakewood Baptist Dan Manly pastor

Q5: Sheila Ann Wimmer

Q6: Dawn (Sadie 7yrs. Braden 2yrs.)
Aaron
step sons Brent 19, Kyle and Cliff 17

Q7: The first Scare Mare when for the first time I had the opportunity to work with so many others for a common purpose and to see so many come to Christ.

Q8: His "stick-to-it-tive-ness"and example in his personal life and walk with the Lord have been a great influance in my life and many others.

Q9: Being in different facets of the ministry. Being on "the other side of the pulpit." The homegoing of Gloria and my mother and doing both of there funerals.
And of course the continual transformation by continually focusing on Him.

Q10: While thankful for all the Lord has done through YA I believe greater days are yet ahead.


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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John Fitzwater

Q1: John Fitzwater

Q2:

Q3: Rockwall, Texas

Q4: Transportation / safety riner

Q5: Ruth

Q6: Children are: Diana, Jon Jr., and Ray
Grandchildren are: Joshua 20, Jordan 15,Caleb 15 and Emma Leigh 12

Q7: Success of your children is the best degree you can have.

Q8: Still serving in the local church

Q9: Being on the road with Y.A.

Q10: We are where we are to be. God still blessing us.


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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Kandi Taylor Smith

Q1: Kandi Taylor Smith

Q2: Taylor

Q3: New Bremen, Ohio

Q4: Domestic Engineer & Helpmate

Q5: Jeff T. Smith

Q6: Karri(24), Jared (22), & Kameron (19) (ages as of Sept.'09)

Q7: To be completed later.....

Q8: I have a world-wide view of ministry: Summer 1979 overlooking Adelaide, South Australia at night and singing "Let Me See This World" and seeing the people of South Korea who love our Lord yet live such a different life. Many of the facets we were taught to succeed in Youth ministry have applied to many other areas of ministry and life.

Q9: We have experienced being involved in a growing church and worked with a motivated, involved youth group and been thrilled to see them praying and longing to see their friends saved, when satan walked in the door and the rug was pulled out from under us. Yes, we still love the people. No, we don't blame God. Yes, it hurt, us and our kids. But we stepped back and were careful to seek how God could get the glory, even in that situation. That was a big growing time for us, one of quite a few.

Q10: I feel an anticipation of what God might have in mind by reuniting this team of people who love and desire to serve God and see others come to know Him. Because of our reunion through Facebook I've already been blessed through prayers, assistance on projects, and friendships. Thank you Colclasures & Luffs!

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 Warner

Q1: Doug Warner

Q2:

Q3: Rochester, NY

Q4: Regional Sales Manager

Q5: Lori

Q6: Brendan, Leah, Evan and Brett

Q7: "We try so hard to find the right one...we forget to be the right one" Not sure if that's Gordon's or not...but that's where I heard it first

Q8: Got a good look at what passion for God's work was all about.

Q9: Probably Lori's cancer. This has been a real fight. Sometimes with myself, sometimes with Lori...sometimes with God. I've been forced to live in the moment and heed my dad's advice "Don't borrow trouble..."
Not sure I've been transformed yet...but sure am in the process of being transformed:)


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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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Roy Glass

Q1: Roy Glass, III

Q2:

Q3: As of Feb 1st 2009 Blacksburg VA

Q4: As of Feb 1st - Camp Director

Q5: Carol Booth - 30 years in June

Q6: Roy IV (28) & Amanda - Ashton & Lincoln
Adam (24)
Amy (20)

Q7: Working for hours on a greenhouse at Scaremare and then having to tear it down and start all over because Gordon didn't think it looked good enough.

Q8: Learned to do things right the first time, but not to be so proud to start over again and get it right the second time (or third time). After all anything worth doing is worth doing well.

Q9: Been in ministry for over 30 years. Sometimes even getting paid. Have been let down by lots of Christians over those years, but God has always been faithful. Though I have failed Him, He has never failed me.

Q10: Feb. 1st Carol and I will begin a new segment of our lives as we begin a new ministry as director/manager of Camp Tukaway outside of Blacksburg VA. In a very real sense, I began my youth ministry there 37 years ago. I was the summer caretaker during my jr and sr year of high school. From there it was off to Liberty in the fall of 73. It has always been my dream to eventually head back there. God does indeed give you the desires of your heart - in His time.


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 Treadway Dickerson

Q1: Debbie Dickerson

Q2: Treadway

Q3: Anderson, South Carolina

Q4: Office Manager

Q5: Sam (Sammy) Dickerson

Q6: Jared Samuel Dickerson age 24
Joanna Beth Dickerson age 21

Q7: Always striving to lead others to Christ

Q8: Sam has been in the ministry for at least 30 years. He has served as Music Director, Youth Pastor and Senior Adult Pastor. He is currently Music Director & Associate Pastor Honea Path First Baptist Church in Honea Path, SC.

Q9: Our last move to our current church was after the completion of our son's Junior year of high school. It meant he would have to complete his Senior year at a totally different high school. Sam and I prayed and knew that the Lord wanted us to make the move and that we had to be obedient to His calling. This was a test because we had always prayed that we would go where the Lord led us. I know we were obedient to His call and He has trully blessed our family.

Q10: Sam and I just celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary on Dec 29, 2008
Jared is in his 2nd year of Pharmacy School at the Medical University of SC in Charleston, SC he has 2 more years.
Joanna will graduate from Anderson University in Anderson, SC in May 2009 and will marry Logen Watkins on May 23, 2009. We are looking forward to having a son in law.

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 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:


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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:

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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
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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!


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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.

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Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
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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!


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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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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.

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Q4 Occupation | Q5 Spouse | Q6 Kids/grandkids
Q7 Memory/quote of Gordon | Q8 Career affected
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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?


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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.


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

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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

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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

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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: