Johnson University Alumni Connections and Reflections

Connections and Reflections for July 24, 2020 Our beloved brother, Dr. David Reece “Doc” (JUTN ’70), passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Dave had one simple life goal — to serve God.  He did it for his wife Cindy (Creamer, JUTN ’70 & ’99), daughter Sarah (JUTN ’06), sister Nancy, brother Johnathan (JUTN ’72), and all those who wanted to learn. He experienced great “Joy On The Journey”. Memorials may be sent to: Johnson University, 7900 Johnson Dr., Knoxville, TN 37998 OR Project Kenya International, P.O. Box 6920, Maryville, TN 37803 David didn’t want a big memorial service and so the family and a few friends will accompany Dave's ashes to the Columbarium at "Shiloh on the Heights" on Tuesday. The Inurnment Service will be streamed at www.JohnsonU.edu/DavidReece at noon on Tuesday. Cindy said, “…many people have already memoralized him on Facebook and by way of emails and text messages. It has been the best ‘Celebration of Life’ I have ever experienced.” I could

Connections and Reflections for July 17, 2020 Spent a few minutes talking with John Pryor (JUTN ‘70), former missionary with Pioneer Bible Translators to Papua New Guinea.  He is looking for a part-time ministry opportunity in a Restoration Movement church somewhere in or near Destin, Florida.  If you know of anything, please let me know. John spent some time as a faculty/staff member on the Tennessee campus in the late 1990’s.  John and I played intramural floor hockey together and I always admired his ability to out-run and out-work students who were almost 30 years his junior.    I learned this week that the family of Tim (JUTN ’81) and Lisa (Seymour, JUTN ’84) Jones have experienced some challenges with the COVID situation.  Please keep them in your prayers. This week, James Burrell (JUFL, ’80) of Montrose, Colorado, became the FIRST Florida alumni to join the Johnson University Alumni Association!  Welcome to the Association, Jim! Association benefits are on their way! We learned

For a first post in this "Johnson University Alumni Connections and Reflections" blog, I thought I would offer some rationale for the purpose of the blog and what I hope to accomplish. As the Director for Alumni Relations at Johnson University, one of my primary responsibilities is to keep up with graduates from each of our locations (Tennessee, Florida, and Online).  I thought it would be helpful if I shared some details of these connections so that other alumni and friends of Johnson University can learn about the activities of Johnson University alumni.  This will encompass the "Connections" emphasis of this blog. As a graduate of Johnson University myself, (2000 BA Missions, 2007 MA New Testament) I find myself reflecting on my time on the Tennessee campus and my personal experience as a graduate and member of God's family. Therefore, I will share some "Reflections" from my personal academic journey, theological reflections, or my thoughts on other