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The past year has been one of reﬂection and observation for CTS. As we prepared to celebrate the seminary's centennial anniversary, we also completed the ﬁrst three years of our strategic plan. On the cusp of this milestone we contemplated, what story would we write for the next 100 years?The goals for the ﬁrst phase of CTS 2030: Project Transformation were focused on continuing the renewal of the seminary and considerable progress has been made, putting CTS in a strong position to face the future. But over the past year, it became clear to me that the time has come for CTS to make a clearer, bolder claim about how it intends to invest its renewed place of strength.What is the whole point of having a healthy, vibrant seminary? To what end? To put it another way, what promises is CTS willing to make?To answer that question, I returned to our strategic plan, CTS 2030: Project Transformation. An element of the plan which has received little attention until now is what we call our Essence Statement, which states: “CTS is a catalyst for bringing God’s love, justice, and liberation to the world.” This is the ultimate contribution we want to have through all our relationships, degrees, and programs. This commitment, this promise to bring God’s love, justice, and liberation to the world is rooted in our belief that every single person is made in the image of God and thereby has divine worth and dignity.Over the year I gathered groups of faculty and sta to explore what it would look like if CTS focused on making this Essence Statement a reality over the next three years. The result? Five concrete, detailed statements that ﬂow directly from that Essence Statement. The statements are grouped under three speciﬁc areas that are at the center of the seminary’s identity: clergy, Christian community, and mental health.FRIENDS OF GOD

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3 support of our benefactors who choose to join us in this work through their philanthropic investments. Now it is time to align our eorts and resources with our commitment to be a catalyst for bringing God’s love, justice, and liberation to the world.To make it plain, the seminary can only get so strong by caring for itself. It will only become a vibrant and eective institution if it can mobilize us to care together about our communities of faith, their leadership, and making mental health more accessible in our state.This is what God has invited us to consider.Thank you for participating in this life-changing work!In the Spirit, David M. Mellott, PhD PresidentThese commitments are ambitious. They rely on the historic strengths of CTS, and at the same time require us to grow and change. This report provides insight into some of the strengths that have allowed us to position ourselves for the future; our growing enrollment and diverse student body, our presence in the community providing mental health resources and educating and equipping others to help mitigate poverty and challenge systemic issues, and the generous Faculty, sta, and alumni celebrate at the 2024 Alumni Day

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5SELECT FINANCIAL DATAIn ﬁscal year 2024, Christian Theological Seminary provided $1,332,350 to students in the form of scholarships. Of this amount, $1,103,191 was provided by scholarship funds in our endowment and $229,159 was funded by our operating budget. Christian Theological Seminary maintains a draw rate of 5% o of our endowment. While scholarships make up 17% of our spending from the endowment, the largest allotment of endowment fund support comes from board designated funds within our endowment. These board designated funds support salaries, facilities, technology, faculty development, and services to our students and community.Fiscal Year End June 30, 202472% Annual Fund (Unrestricted) 4% Annual Restricted24% Disciples Mission Fund (Unrestricted)GIVINGOur alumni and friends continue to bless our students and faculty with their generous and faithful gifts. Whether you support the CTS Annual Fund, our outreach and academic programs, or an endowed scholarship fund, your gifts to Christian Theological Seminary are deeply appreciated.At a Glance FINANCIALSCTS Counseling CenterCounseling Center Residents 21CTS Student Interns 50Clients Served 851Client Sessions 12,000+Christian Theological Seminary’s Counseling Center has been providing subsidized, aordable mental health and marriage and family therapy services to the greater Indianapolis area since 1967. In addition to providing a unique and immersive training environment aimed at developing the next generation of mental health clinicians and marriage and family therapists, the CTS Counseling Center has long worked to ﬁll gaps and increase access to equitable and high-quality mental health services for individuals who otherwise could not aord treatment or receive individualized and thoughtful care.Faith & Action ProjectThe Faith & Action Project connects advocates, inspires actions, and empowers local organizations through public events, conferences, and its grant program to make a lasting dierence and mitigate poverty in Indianapolis. In the past 8 years the project has supported 27 organizations with more than $890,000 in grant funding.Public Events 2Community Convenings 3Grant Recipients 5Grant Support $115,000 $370,145Annual Giving $1,284,967 Total Giving 38% Endowment 28% Unrestricted33% ProgramsAnnual Restricted1%

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6*deceasedLegacy Society Anonymous (5)Mrs. Ellen K. AnnalaE. June ArnettDr. Jack L. Barnes* and Mrs. Mildred L. Barnes*Mrs. Julia P. BeanDr. Constance Ann Bivens*Mrs. Berlena BrockMr. and Mrs. Albert F. CapertonRev. Dr. Sue Webb Cardwell*Ruth* and Maurice Davis*Ms. Nancy S. DickinsonDr. and Mrs. Ronald L. FaustRev. Carmen R. Fernandez and Mr. Enrique OcasioMrs. Harriett Fielder-DuffEarnest L. Freeman*Mr. Thomas L. Freund* and Mrs. Janyce B. Freund*Rev. and Mrs. Jerry R. GalbreathDr. Max E. GlennMrs. Jean E. GrahamRev. Donnamae Grannemann and Mr. Glennen R. GrannemannRichard L. Hamm and Melinda A. HammMr. Richard B. HarrisDr. and Mrs. William C. HineMrs. Caroline HughesDr. John M. Imbler and Mrs. Toni W. ImblerMrs. Mary Blair ImmelRev. Susan C. JacquesRev. Dr. Arleon L. Kelley and Rev. Dr. Donna J. MeinhardDr. and Mrs. William B. KincaidMrs. Bonnie H. Kirkman*Ms. Elizabeth H. Klimes and Mr. David KlimesMr. and Mrs. David W. KnallRev. Dr. John R. Koppitch DMin, CFRM and Ms. Judy L. WoodsRev. Dr. Larry J. Kuntz and Mrs. Sharon E. KuntzMr. G. Thomas Landis* and Mrs. Joyce M. LandisDr. Alec J. Langford* and Mrs. Alice E. Lanford*Mr. Samuel T. Long, M.A. Rev. Dr. Perry C. Mattern and Mrs. Maureen E. MatternDonald* and Ann H. McCordRev. Susan M. McIverMr. John W. McKiernan* and Mrs. Mercedes McKiernan*Rev. Dr. James W. Miller and Rev. Dixie J. MillerMr. Paul D. Moore*Mr. and Mrs. John M. MutzRev. and Mrs. Arthur Neumarkel, Jr.Mrs. Esther L. PadrickDr. Frances Parker-SmytheMr. and Mrs. Bruce A. PolizottoDr. and Mrs. Calvin L. PorterRev. James L. Powell and Mrs. Margaret PowellRev. Kathryn A. PuckettRev. Dr. George A. PurnellMr. John C. RexrothMrs. Sallie W. Rowland*Mr. and Mrs. Vernon H. ScottDr. Scott D. SeayRev. Vernon J. Stover, Jr.Rev. and Mrs. Timothy N. TiffanyRev. Andrea R. ToonderMrs. Marian K. Towne*Rev.* and Mrs. Wendell R. TurnerMrs. Joan S. UnderwoodRev. Charles H. Webb, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Donald WeiserRev. Milton D. Willford*Rev. Marvin D. Williams*Rev. Doris J. Woodruff-Filbey and Chaplain Edgar E. Filbey*1924 Lifetime Society Ron Allen and Linda McKiernan-AllenE. June Arnett and Loren E. Arnett*Harold W. Brown* and Eldred E. Brown*Albert Crandall* and Louise Crandall*Richard D.N. Dickinson* and Nancy S. DickinsonDaniel F. Evans and Marilyn EvansAlan S. Farwell* and Elizabeth B. Farwell*W. Brooks* and Wanda* FortuneMary H. Goodwin*Jack L. Graham* and Mary J. Graham*Richard L. Hamm and Melinda A. HammDavid K. Herzog and Erasmia J. HerzogJohn H. Holliday* and Phyllis B. Holliday*Arleon L. Kelley and Donna J. MeinhardRebecca O. Kendall and Charles E. KendallElizabeth H. Klimes and David KlimesDon E. KnebelRuth Lilly*P. E. MacAllister*Ralph Manger* and Chloie Manger*Blanche Maxwell*J. Irwin Miller* and Xenia Miller*William I. Miller and Lynne MaguirePaul D. Moore*J. Mark Mutz and Kate MutzJohn M. Mutz and Carolyn MutzNaomi E. Norman*Perry H. O’Neal*C. Richard Petticrew* and Sylvia Petticrew*Bruce A. Polizotto and Linda PolizottoDana L. Sherwood and Bill SherwoodHerbert Simon and Bui SimonRev. Jean M. SmithMichael L. Smith and Susan L. SmithNathaniel K. Sutton and Mallory Sutton GRATITUDE

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7Individuals $25,000 and aboveMs. E. June ArnettMs. Elizabeth H. Klimes and Mr. David KlimesMr. and Mrs. Michael L. SmithMr. Nathaniel K. Sutton and Mrs. Mallory SuttonRev. and Mrs. Timothy N. Tiffany$10,000–$24,999AnonymousEric D. DozierMrs. Eva D. MartinHoliday and Philip McKiernanDavid and Robin MinerDana and Bill Sherwood$5,000–$9,999Ron Allen and Linda McKiernan-AllenCarl and Cynthia FornRichard L. and Melinda A. HammDon KnebelMr. Richard C. KraegeRev. Saundra Michael-Bowers and Rev. Howard E. BowersMr. and Mrs. John M. MutzRev. Nicholas T. Orange, MDiv, MA, CSAYCRev. Karl D. SwainJo and Kirk TaylorMs. Diane G. Thompson$2,500–$4,999Dr. Judy Apple-VanAlstineBishop T. Garrott Benjamin, Jr. and Lady Beverly BenjaminMr. Fred J. Green and Mrs. N. Angela GreenDr. David M. Mellott and Rev. Lance F. MullinsDr. and Mrs. Calvin L. PorterDr. Jerry D. RobertsRev. Robert J. Shaw and Ms. Susan B. McNeelyMr. and Mrs. Timothy K. SullivanTed and Nancy WaggonerDr. H. Keith WatkinsDr. and Mrs. John N. Williams$1,000–$2,499Anonymous (2)Mrs. Ellen K. AnnalaMrs. Martha B. Branaman*Mrs. Berlena BrockRev. Dr. Mary Linda BushMr. and Mrs. Albert F. CapertonKristin and Lou ChampaDr. Suzanne M. Coyle and Rev. Peter ZinnDr. and Mrs. Richard E. DaviesMs. Elizabeth S. Dickinson and Mr. Joseph O. MerrillRev. Clyde H. Evans*Rev. Dr. Diana and Mr. Willie FieldsLaura and Richard GundermanRev. Dr. Larry J. Kuntz and Mrs. Sharon E. KuntzDr. John W. LandonMr. F. Ward Logan and Mr. Rob LoganDr. John E. McCaw*Mr. and Mrs. Scott MeltonMr. James T.* and Mrs. Jackie MorrisMr. Fred E. MoseleyMr. and Mrs. Samuel L. OdleMs. Margaret E. Paddock*Mr. D. Wesley Poythress and Dr. Lauren Dungy-PoythressMr. N. Clay Robbins and Mrs. Amy McConkey RobbinsMrs. Mary H. Rogers and Mr. Randall D. RogersMrs. Gloria Rosenzweig and Mr. Lyle RosenzweigDr. Scott D. SeayRev. Richard L. Spleth and Rev. Diane E. SplethRev. Dr. Rose Carol TaulDr. Alana J. WashingtonDr. Sharon E. Watkins and Rev. Dr. Richard H. LoweryEdward and Haley WhalenMs. Mamie L. Young*$500–$999AnonymousMs. Wendy L. BaldwinRev. and Mrs. David E. BrownMr. and Mrs. Charles DeMaioDr. and Mrs. Donald R. DurrettMrs. Merillat Flowers and Rev. Trey FlowersRev. Luis GierboliniDr. Howard B. Goodrich, Jr. and Rev. Darlene B. Goodrich*Mrs. Jean E. GrahamRev. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis and Rev. Rodney FrancisRev. and Mrs. Robert L. HarrisRev. Jane HeatonMrs. Carolyn Hopkins and Rev. Marion Hopkins* Dr. John M. Imbler and Mrs. Toni W. ImblerDr. Felicity Kelcourse and Mr. Paul KelcourseRev. Andrea L. LeiningerDr. Amy Lindeman AllenRev. Charles B. Montgomery, Sr.* and Mrs. Marriette Hall MontgomeryMs. Victoria L. NelsonMs. Melanie NortonMr. and Mrs. James G. NullRev. In Suk Hong Peebles and Mr. David S. PeeblesRev. Gary M. SchaarRev. and Mrs. Tim S. ShapiroRev. S. Thomas Shifflet and Mrs. Anne Shifflet*Rev. Jean M. SmithDr. and Mrs. William J. Smith Jr.Mrs. Gayle Spicer and Mr. Jerry SpicerKumiko J. Takeuchi, Ph.D.Mr. Jimmy C. Terry IIIRev. Dr. Almetha ThomasMr. and Mrs. Winston N. TurnerRev. and Mrs. James W. WhitakerMs. Nichole Chantel Wilson and Mr. Corey Wilson*deceased

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8*deceased$250–$499Anonymous (2)Pastor Neil W. Allen and Mrs. Nora M. AllenMs. Kathleen BellDr. David R. CartwrightRev. Dr. Hilary E. CookeMs. Patricia A. DevlinMs. Nancy S. DickinsonThe Rev. Dr. James W. DysonRev. Carmen R. Fernandez and Mr. Enrique OcasioRev. Dr. Evelyn F. Hale*Mr. Jack L. HiattDr. and Mrs. William C. HineRev. and Mrs. William L. Johnson IIIDr. Carol F. JohnstonRev. and Mrs. Jim R. KeownDr. and Mrs. William B. KincaidMrs. Ardelle K. Kraus and Mr. Thomas F. KrausThe Very Reverend Gray LesesneRev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry D. McCoyMr. David MessnerRev. Patricia B. Mullen and Dr. Michael E. MullenMs. Jennifer MuszikRev. Dorothea Norwood and Mr. Glenn NorwoodRev. Lester D. PalmerRev. James L. Powell and Mrs. Margaret PowellMr. and Mrs. James H. RuddellMr. and Ms. Larry R. SalerDr. and Mrs. Tyler S. SoineDr. Marti J. Steussy and Dr. C. Nicklaus Steussy*Kumiko J. Takeuchi, PhDMr. Arthur I. Thorpe*Dr. G. Andrew Tooze and Dr. Janet Austin ToozePastor and Mrs. P. Joseph WardMs. Clara F. Watts WoodardDr. and Mrs. Michael C. Yarbrough$100–$249AnonymousMs. Rose ArantRev. Nicole BarnesRev. and Mrs. Dennis W. BeedyProf. Matthias BeierMs. Deborah J. BockMr. Joseph G. BozzelliRev. and Mrs. J. Maynard BraggDr. and Mrs. Calvin C. BrandenburgRev. Ruth M. BrandonMs. Anne Moman BrockDr. and Mrs. Stephen J. BrockRev. Dr. Rebecca J. Bunton and Mr. James BeaumontRev. and Mrs. Jason A. ButterickMr. Patrick F. Cameron and Ms. Geneva HershbergerMr. James A. CarpenterMs. Mary Lou CarverKinyatta CoeRev. Dr. Douglas D. CripeRev. Barbara J. Dahl and Mr. Jon E. DahlDr. Christina Jones DavisRev. and Mrs. Michael E. DixonRev. Tanya E. Douglas-Cain and Mr. Henry CainMs. Belinda DrakeRev. William J. Duffield and Mrs. Karon S. DuffieldRev. John R. DunnMr. and Mrs. Murvin S. EndersRev. Fred H. EricksonMr. Trevor I. FarmerRev. Maurice A. Fetty and Rev. Sara A. FettyRev. and Mrs. Morris Finch, Jr.Rev. Mark W. Frey and Mrs. Marguerite B. FreyRev. Michael L. Gant and Ms. Rita Gaither-GantRev. Ayanna GarrettRev. Donnamae Grannemann and Mr. Glennen R. GrannemannDan and Melissa GreenRev. Kevin C. Greenwald and Mrs. Christine O. GreenwaldRev. Dr. and Mrs. Donald N. GriffithRev. Melissa Grishaw and Mr. William GrishawRev. Lari R. GrubbsDr. and Mrs. Richard L. GuentertRev. and Mrs. Philip H. GullyRev. Stephen V. HaleyMs. Claudette P. HallRev. Elisa E. HarrisRev. Kyle T. HarrisDr. and Mrs. John B. HartMr. and Ms. Benjamin J. HaydenMs. Virginia M. Hayes-BennettDr. and Mrs. Elton HeatonRev. Dr. and Mrs. Harmen HeegMrs. Karen J. Hetrick and Mr. Mark HetrickRev. Dr. Margaret J. Hickman and Mr. Warren HickmanDr. Robert L. Hill and Ms. Priscilla RecklingDr. Nancy HoffmanRev. and Mrs. Greg L. HowellRev. David C. Hummel and Rev. Mary A. HummelDr. and Mrs. Ronald H. HuntRev. Lawrence L. IsbellRev. Susan C. JacquesMr. Michael A. T. Jefferson, IIMr. Stefanos C. KasparisRev. Dr. Arleon L. Kelley and Rev. Dr. Donna J. MeinhardThe Reverend Karen L. KingRev. Dr. Edward H. KolbeMs. Patricia A. LeyMrs. Jo Ellen Martin and Mr. David E. MartinRev. Miki L. MathioudakisRev. Mindy L. MayesDr. Timothy McNinchRev. Hector E. Mendez-MarquezRev. and Mrs. Harry C. Meyer, Jr.Rev. Wayne R. MeyerRev. and Mrs. Milton L. MikesellPatrice and Jesse MilesMr. Clayton C. MillerRev. Ellen L. MitchellMrs. Mollie C. MitchellRev. Mary Alice MulliganDr. Donald L. Nead and Ms. Caryl MatthewsMrs. Cynthia Newman and Mr. Eric NewmanRev. Peggy Jones Nowling Williams and Rev. Dr. William K. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Mehul S. PatelRev. Anjeanette L. PerkinsMr. Daniel L. Pritchard, Sr.Chaplain Myra K. Raab and Mr. Glenn M. RaabRev. and Mrs. Norman ReedDr. W. David RichardsRev. and Mrs. Ronald D. RiggsDr. D. Bruce Roberts and Dr. Karen Altergott RobertsDr. Nicole Z. RobertsonRev. Eric W. RobinsonMr. Howard G. Rohrer* and Mrs. Opal F. Rohrer*Dr. Jeffrey P. Romack and Mrs. Donna RomackDr. Helene T. Russell

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9Dr. Robert C. Saler and Ms. Elise E. BarrettMr. William S. SchuermannMr. John A. SeestThe Honorable Myra C. Selby and Mr. Bruce CurryMr. Edmund C. ShortMr. Scott Sims and Mrs. April SimsRev. and Mrs. Nathan S. SmithFr. Whitney B. SmithRev. and Mrs. Larry SquierRev. Dr. Nancy C. StahlRev. Ben H. StrasserDr. and Mrs. Joseph D. StumpPastor and Rev. Martin TapiaDr. Jack A. TharpRev. Dr. Arthur G. Vermillion* and Mrs. Pauline J. VermillionMrs. Ann H. VoughtRev. Allan R. WallaceDr. and Mrs. William J. WassnerRev. and Mrs. Ralph S. WearstlerDr. C. Edward Weisheimer and Mrs. Annabelle WeisheimerRev. Dr. Christal L. WilliamsRev. H. Ann WilliamsMr. Maurice C. Wright and Ms. Geneva WrightMrs. Dorothy M. Youngs*$1–$99Anonymous (2)Dr. Preston T. Adams, III and Lady Greta AdamsMr. and Mrs. David S. AlbertMs. Carol J. AlexanderRev. and Mrs. Joseph W. AndrewsMr. David M. BarickmanMs. Linda Mac BellnerMs. Greta DeckerRev. Neil and Mrs. Mary EarlyMr. Chris EdwardsDr. and Mrs. Ronald L. FaustRev. Dr. John R. FoulkesMs. Yvonne M. FrenchMr. and Mrs. William B. HartingMs. June HendersonMr. Paul J. HintonRev. Dwight HollandDr. Nathaniel C. Holmes, Jr.Mr. Jeffrey HowellMrs. Julia V. Huddleston and Mr. Charles F. Huddleston, Jr.Ms. Ellen HughesRev. Dr. and Mrs. Timothy M. JamesRev. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. JewellRev. and Mrs. Saint S. JohnsonMs. Sandra M. KeefeRev. and Mrs. John F. KixmillerMs. Joy L. KnopfmeierMs. Dalene A. Kuebler and Mr. Ron KueblerDr. and Mrs. Richard E. LentzMs. Marcy MajorRev. and Mrs. Kenneth R. ManuelThe Honorable Moriah McKiernan-AllenMr. and Mrs. Gregory W. MichaelMr. Timothy MoriartyMs. Kristyn PeachRev. Stanley H. PetersonMrs. Lindsey N. Rabinowitch and Mr. Michael RabinowitchMr. Theodore RandallMrs. Sarah L. Rawlings and Mr. James E. RawlingsMs. Valerie RuessMs. Tonya M. Schrougham and Mr. Dustin SchroughamMs. Karen SechristMrs. Stephanie E. Seeger and Mrs. Samantha SeegerRev. Barbara A. Short and Mr. Donald L. ShortRev. and Mrs. L. Wayne SmithRev. Quentin R. SmithRev. Ann G. SpahrRev. Jennifer A. Steele-Lantis and Rev. Stephen B. LantisRev. Andrea R. ToonderMr. Mark W. UnderwoodRev. Helen Weber-McReynoldsMr. George S. WoodOrganizations$25,000 AND ABOVECentral Indiana Community FoundationChicago Community FoundationChristian Church FoundationDisciples Mission FundThe Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliateLilly Endowment Inc.Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc.Seattle University$10,000–$24,999Bank of America Charitable Gift FundE.R.J. Martin Family FoundationFidelity CharitableEli Lilly & Company FoundationLumina Foundation for EducationMike and Sue Smith Family FundNew Faith Baptist Church International, Matteson, IL** closed church$5,000–$9,999Bethany Christian Church, Fort Washington, MDChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and CanadaCovenant United Church of Christ, South Holland, MIFamily and Community Partners, LLCPetticrew Foundation$2,500–$4,999The Blackbaud Giving FundChristian Church in Indiana$1,000–$2,499BNY Mellon Charitable Gift FundFirst Christian Church, Moline, IL**Indiana University HealthLake Worth Christian Church, Lake Worth, FLNorthview/Rich Valley Christian Church, Kokomo, INOgden Christian Church, Ogden, IL**Seventh & Eighth United Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN**St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Carmel, INMamie L. Young Trust$500–$999First Christian Church, Crawfordsville, INFirst Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola, INUniversity Park Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN**$250–$499Arlington Heights Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN**Church Extension Financial & Missional Resources, Inc.First Christian Church, Hoopeston, ILUnion Christian Church, Franklin, IN$100–$249First Christian Church, Brownsville, PAGarden City Christian Church, Garden City, MNErwin T. Koch Charitable TrustNIAA EnterprisesPension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)$1–$99Greyhawk Counseling Services LLCTrusted Mentors*deceased

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10SUPPORTING AN EDUCATED MINISTRYLeaving a LegacyEducation has always been the great enabler for Will and Betsy Hine—they’ve made a life not only educating others but pursuing their own lifelong learning.While they have served the church in various capacities, they knew early on that the spark they received from the power of education made them want to serve the world as educators—Betsy as a university librarian at Indiana State University, and Will as Dean of the School of Adult and Continuing Education and a Professor of Education at Eastern Illinois University. It’s how they see themselves as disciples, spreading God’s love throughout the world.The power of education—the way in which education opens the world to people—is also the major reason why they support Christian Theological Seminary.“We believe in the Disciple presence and the education of the clergy,” explains Betsy. “It’s important to have an educated clergy.” To the Hines, an educated clergy creates a ministry that has been intentionally exposed to all people—the people who they will go on to serve. It means space and time to question faith and understand diering perspectives in order to better serve the Church.“CTS has been important for the denomination (Disciples of Christ) in that it broadened their perspective,” adds Will. “They’ve produced clergy who have had dierent backgrounds than the traditional Disciple undergraduate, and that strengthens the local churches they serve. There is a supply of clergy who are open, arming, and culturally aware.”The Hines value the mark Christian Theological Seminary has made on the Disciples of Christ denomination’s open and arming stance.“It’s important because it’s the world we live in,” says Will. “And that’s the world in which the church needs to exist.”Later in life, the Hines have valued—and adopted themselves—Christian Theological Seminary’s focus on the individual student. It’s a value that has extended to their 10Will and Betsy Hine

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11Alumni Association Board of DirectorsRaymond Austin, Jr.Nicole BarnesLinda Mac BellnerCarmen “Charito” FernándezLuis GierboliniKevin GreenwaldMiki MathioudakisChesla NickelsonSherri SessionJennifer Steele-LantisAllan WallaceStudent RepresentativeJennifer ShookFaith & Action Advisory Board Keira AmstutzBrian CopseyJennifer DzwonarRob FuquayJay GeshaySarah HawkinsDwight HollandDennell HowardDon KnebelBrett KrichiverSarah LundSam OdleDavid ShaneJoe SmithMike SmithSue SmithMichael TwymanSara VanSlambrookBoard of TrusteesJudy Apple-VanAlstineRodney ByrnesEric DozierBelinda DrakeMerillat FlowersFred GreenPhilip GulleyRichard GundermanDick HammKate HowardLiz KlimesDon KnebelDick KraegeHolly McKiernanDavid MellottSaundra Michael-BowersDave MinerNick OrangeRichard ReynoldsJerry RobertsMyra SelbyDana SherwoodMike SmithWilliam Smith, Jr.Tim Sullivan Glenda SurvanceJo TaylorTed WaggonerAlana WashingtonSharon WatkinsJohn WilliamsNichole WilsonLEADER- SHIPministry through United Campus Ministries on four collegiate campuses in Terre Haute, Indiana. Betsy has been chair of the board of directors for several years, and the Hines helped to start a student food pantry. Their focus on social service through ministry was an idea that was incubated while they were students at Christian Theological Seminary.“It’s important for the church to have a presence on all campuses, public and private,” says Will. “If students can ﬁnd some church presence on a campus, they’re much more likely to be involved with the church once they graduate.”The Hines—through Will’s former service as a trustee, and as members of the Legacy Society through a generous estate plan—encourage others to make a planned gift to Christian Theological Seminary so the institution can continue to evolve and stay relevant to students—and to the world in which they will serve.For Betsy, CTS’s renewed mission in counseling is one way the institution is doing just that. “There’s a greater need for counseling in the parish than ever before,” she says. And, for Will, understanding that extends graduates’ abilities to further lead in the denomination. “It’s important to provide dierent perspectives to the students so they can cope with the changing that is happening in society, which will also help the denomination inﬂuence as well as adapt to what’s happening in society.”

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