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GCS graduation

GCS processionGrace Communion Seminary recently reached an important milestone in graduating its first class of eight students who were awarded master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies. Seven of the students (pictured below) received their diplomas in a graduation ceremony held on August 3 during the GCI Denominational Conference in Orlando, Florida. The eighth student, Mervin Walton, received his diploma in an earlier ceremony because he was unable to attend the Orlando conference.

The ceremony in Orlando, which was presided over by GCS President, Dr. Russell Duke, was attended by about 300 of the graduates’ family members and friends. Congratulations to them all!

GCS graduates
GCS graduates (left to right): Karl Reinagel, Ken Williams, Mike Swagerty, Bonnie Faircild, Sam Butler, John Huffman and Bill Ford.

Below are pictures of the GCS faculty, board and administration members present at the graduation.

GCS faculty:
GCS faculty (left to right): Dr. Eric Wilding, Pat Shaw, Dr. John McKenna, Dr. Russell Duke, Dr. Michael Morrison, Ted Johnston, Dr. Gary Deddo, Neil Earle (Dr. Tim Finlay and Jonathan Stepp were unable to attend).
GCS board
GCS board (left to right): Pat Shaw, Dr. John McKenna, Ronald Kelly, Dr. Russell Duke, Dr. Joseph Tkach (chair), Dr. Dan Rogers and Dr. Michael Feazell (emeritus).
GCS administration:
GCS administration (left to right): Susan Earle (Registrar), Dr. Russell Duke (President) and Dr. Michael Morrison (Dean of Faculty).

One thought on “GCS graduation”

  1. Great to witness the first GCS graduation. I was thrilled to see so many participating and so many attending. I believe there is great support for GCS and that bodes well for our future.

    Looking forward to seeing more graduation ceremonies.
    Blessings…rick

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