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2016 graduating religion students commissioned

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2016 graduating religion students commissioned

    04.29.16 | Religion Academics: Religion

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    1. At Southern Wesleyan University’s Division of Religion Commissioning service, pictured from left: (first row) Cindy Rumsey; Kylie Rovenstine; Alex Oakley; Casey Shearin; (second row) Barry Vaughn; Bethany Collins; Josh Tolan; Miranda Hill; Stephanie Snyder, (third row) Aaron Redwine; Kiley Waldrop; Dr. Robert Black, professor of religion; Dr. Brad Fipps, professor of religion; Cass Ramey; Jalen Allen; Rev. Dave Tolan, missions mobilizer; Dillon Groves; Dr. Roger McKenzie, professor of religion; Rev. Ken Dill, associate vice president for spiritual life and university chaplain; and Dr. Mari Gonlag, Division of Religion chair.
    2. Graduating religion students are joined by family members, friends and SWU faculty and staff in historic Freedom's Hill Church.
    3. Rev. Josh Ratliff, senior pastor of Welcome Wesleyan Church, delivers the sermon.
    4. Laying on of hands and prayer over graduating religion seniors. 
    5. The graduating religion seniors at the altar of Freedom's Hill church.

    A commissioning service was held April 25 at historic Freedom’s Hill Church, located on the university’s campus in Central. Preaching at the service was Rev. Josh Ratliff, senior pastor of Welcome Wesleyan Church.

    Seniors graduating in May who were recognized at the Commissioning Service were: Jalen Allen, Central; Miranda Hill, Goldsboro, N.C.; Kylie Rovenstine, Lawrence, Kan.; Casey Shearin, Goldsboro, N.C.; Josh Tolan, Six Mile; Dillon Groves, Laurens; Alex Oakley, Dallas, N.C.; Cindy Rumsey, Gray Court; Stephanie Snyder, Simpsonville; Barry Vaughn, Central; Bethany Collins, Denton, N.C.; and Kiley Waldrop, Summerville. December graduates recognized were Cass Ramey, Easley; Aaron Redwine, North Charleston; and Andre Winters, Rockford, Mich.

    Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. For details about degree programs, go online to swu.edu.