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A Word to our Graduates

Posted on May 4, 2014 by ashleealleycrawford

Well, graduates, you’ve done it!  You’ve done what only about 30% of Americans over age 25 have done!  You’ve earned a college degree.   We already knew that you were special—you chose to be a Builder.  But let me remind … Continue reading →

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A word to my students and former students…

Posted on April 27, 2014 by ashleealleycrawford

For the past 9 years, I’ve celebrated the End of Year Banquet with the Discipleship team at Southwestern.  It’s always been a great time of sending off our seniors, thanking our Shepherd team (of leaders), and celebrating our year together.  We … Continue reading →

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Season Finale–My last Chapel at Southwestern College

Posted on April 22, 2014 by ashleealleycrawford

I announced several weeks ago that I had taken a position with the Great Plains Annual Conference as the Clergy Recruitment and Development Coordinator, effective this summer.  While exciting, it’s bringing a significant season of my life to an end. … Continue reading →

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Finishing the Race: advice to new grads

Posted on May 6, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

At our Baccalaureate service, I have the opportunity to give a brief “charge” to our graduates.  Here is my 2013 version. Graduates, you may feel like your 4, 4 and a half, or maybe even 5 years of college has … Continue reading →

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