Farewell to Faculty and Staff
Parting words from professors
Sari Heidenreich
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: News
John Stanley
1. How many years have your worked for Messiah College and in what position(s)?:
I have been Professor of New Testament at Messiah College for 12 years and also Director of the Created and Called for Community course for four years.
2. What are your plans once you leave Messiah College?:
My Encountering the Bible students know I will be searching for dragons to slay. (They will understand.)
I will spend time with my grandchildren, siblings and extended family and Susie, my wife. Also, I plan to do volunteer work. I will probably do interim pastoral or preaching ministries. I am scheduled to teach two courses in Spring Semester 2010. Fishing and reading will be priorities.
4. What is one of your best memories of your time at Messiah College?:
One of my best memories is the first Created and Called for Community Convocation with Dr. Josiah Young and a jazz combo on creativity.
5. What do you think you will miss most when you are not here?:
I will miss Faith Journey Narratives in CCC, exegesis papers and study sessions in Encountering the Bible classes. Also, lunches with students.
6. Are there any last words of advice/wisdom/encouragement you want to leave with the Messiah College community?:
Take advantage of some of the speakers and special programs we have. Spend a semester at the Philly campus if at all possible.
7. Add anything else you think is relevant or that you would like to say!:
Messiah has been a meaningful chapter in my 38 years of pastoring and teaching.
Chris Staecker
1. How many years have you worked for Messiah College and in what position(s)?
4 years as Assistant Professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department
2. What are your plans once you leave Messiah College (for the upcoming year(s))?:
I will be Assistant Professor of mathematics at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT.
3. What is one of your best memories of your time at Messiah College?:
1. How many years have your worked for Messiah College and in what position(s)?:
I have been Professor of New Testament at Messiah College for 12 years and also Director of the Created and Called for Community course for four years.
2. What are your plans once you leave Messiah College?:
My Encountering the Bible students know I will be searching for dragons to slay. (They will understand.)
I will spend time with my grandchildren, siblings and extended family and Susie, my wife. Also, I plan to do volunteer work. I will probably do interim pastoral or preaching ministries. I am scheduled to teach two courses in Spring Semester 2010. Fishing and reading will be priorities.
4. What is one of your best memories of your time at Messiah College?:
One of my best memories is the first Created and Called for Community Convocation with Dr. Josiah Young and a jazz combo on creativity.
5. What do you think you will miss most when you are not here?:
I will miss Faith Journey Narratives in CCC, exegesis papers and study sessions in Encountering the Bible classes. Also, lunches with students.
6. Are there any last words of advice/wisdom/encouragement you want to leave with the Messiah College community?:
Take advantage of some of the speakers and special programs we have. Spend a semester at the Philly campus if at all possible.
7. Add anything else you think is relevant or that you would like to say!:
Messiah has been a meaningful chapter in my 38 years of pastoring and teaching.
Chris Staecker
1. How many years have you worked for Messiah College and in what position(s)?
4 years as Assistant Professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department
2. What are your plans once you leave Messiah College (for the upcoming year(s))?:
I will be Assistant Professor of mathematics at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT.
3. What is one of your best memories of your time at Messiah College?:
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