Baptist Bible College and Seminary

Abington Journal // Graduation '08

June 26
Baptist Bible College and Seminary

Baptist Bible College and Seminary held its 76th commencement program on Friday, May 9. President Jim Jeffery conferred 241 degrees on graduates ranging from one-year Bible certificates to doctorates in ministry and philosophy. The ceremony ended the school’s 75th Anniversary celebration.

At far left, Juan Pena, Ph. D graduate from the Seminary shares memories of his time at BBC.

At left, from left: Jessica Bennett, West Virginia, Stacey Grafton, Indiana and Amy Konzelman, Clarks Summit, share a hug after graduating. Below, graduates Nick Runlett, Ben Davies, Steve Martinez, Rich Rudolph, Adam King, Seth Davies.

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Graduates from the Abington area include:

Associate of Arts: Joseph R. Axtell, Clarks Summit.

Bachelor of Science in Bible: Joshua R. Brosius, Nicholson; Rachel D. Cross, Clarks Summit; Jaclyn Louise Culver, Clarks Summit; Julie Kim Gromacki, Clarks Summit; Joel Daniel Kallman, Clarks Summit; Sarah Grace Margitich, Clarks Summit; Lauren Nicole Palmer, Clarks Summit; Gary Michael Putney, Tunkhannock; Richard John Bullwinkel Rudolph, Clarks Summit; Joel L. Surface, Clarks Summit; Alicia Marie Van Tuinen-Kallman, Clarks Summit; Kaleena Elizabeth Wright, Clarks Summit.

Bachelor of Sacred Music: Alicia Marie Van Tuinen-Kallman, Clarks Summit.

Baptist Bible Graduate School

Master of Science in Christian School Education: Jeremy James Kemmerer, Clarks Summit.

Master of Science in Counseling Ministries: Jill L. Laidlaw, Factoryville.

Baptist Bible Seminary

Master of Ministry: Rollin Mohler, Tunkhannock; Timothy Russell Morris, Factoryville; Michael Scott Storey, South Abington Township.

Master of Divinity: James Buchanan, Clarks Summit; Benjamin N. Rust, Factoryville; Timothy R. VanDalen, Clarks Summit.

Doctor of Philosophy: Mark McGinniss, Clarks Summit.