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This endowed scholarship was funded by Herbert E. Varney and Mary Lou Colburn to honor the memory of their parents, Alexander and Myrtle Varney. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to Moody's undergraduate students as they study and grow in preparation for missionary service.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled in Moody's undergraduate school, manifest an exemplary Christian life, shows definite promise of usefulness in future ministry, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship was established through a generous legacy gift from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Jean Hansen, to honor her parents, Adolph and Emma Hermann and their years of faithful Christian service as missionaries in China in the early twentieth century. This scholarship was funded to provide financial assistance to students of the Institute intending to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in future Christian service outside the North American continent.

Adolph and Emma Hermann served the Lord as missionaries in China for over twenty years. Mr. Hermann was a graduate of Glasgow Bible Institute and went out from England under the China Inland Mission (now OMF International). Ms. Emma Hicks was a student of Moody Bible Institute's class of 1904, and went from the USA under the Presbyterian Board. The two met and were married in China. Two sons and a daughter were born to the couple while they served in China.

Their work in China was itinerant evangelism and support services in a mission hospital. Mr. Hermann developed a love for and skill with flowers that were native to that part of China while also forming lasting friendships and witnessing opportunities.

During one of the political uprisings in north China in the mid-1920's, Mrs. Hermann and their children were sent to the USA with the expectation that she and their daughter would return to China after the boys were settled in school. Mrs. Emma Hicks Hermann was quoted in the Moody Alumni News during this time, "I have been a missionary in the homeland since '24. My husband returned to evangelistic work in Chen Chou, China, January '26, while I remain with the children, who are all in school" (March 1927). Following events during in their area of ministry in China, Mr. Hermann eventually joined his family in the USA in 1927. For the next sixteen years, they lived in Missouri and served in a Christian college before coming to Wheaton to provide a home for their daughter who was attending college.

Adolph and Emma Hermann were faithful, prayerful members of their church and of the CIM-OMF prayer fellowship in Wheaton. They supported themselves by their gardening, housework, childcare and as a railroad crossing watchman. Both friends and family knew this couple to be loving, simple living, and generous servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Emma Hermann went home to be with the Lord in 1964 at the age of 85 years. Adolph Hermann joined her in 1967 at the age of 87 years. To the ends of their lives here on earth, they demonstrated their concern for people both near and as far as the "corners" of the world.

Recipients of this scholarship must be preparing for Christian service outside the North American continent following completion of their studies. Additionally, all recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, able to show proof of financial need, manifest an exemplary Christian life, and show definite promise of usefulness in future ministry.

This endowed scholarship was funded by a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hakon and Karen Torjesen to honor the memory of her mother, Agnes Gunderson Olness. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to needy and deserving students studying in the Institute's Communications (Broadcasting) Major in preparation for service in radio broadcasting ministry.

Norman and Agnes Olness

Agnes Gunderson Olness (1908-1993) was the child of Norwegian parents who had immigrated to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Following her marriage to Norman Olness during the Great Depression, she moved to a farm near Peterson in southeastern Minnesota. Always a committed Christian, she taught Sunday school in both La Crosse and Peterson. She read Bible stories to her five children each evening, encouraged them to memorize long Bible passages, and taught them many hymns.

Agnes Olness and her daughter, Elisabeth

Life on the farm was hard for Agnes. During her first five years on the farm there was no electricity. She washed clothing by hand, using a washboard, and she canned vegetables and meats because there was no freezer. However, she always had a battery operated radio. She listened to Christian radio every day as she worked. Although she and her family were poor, she tithed regularly and much of her tithes went to Christian radio programs.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled full-time in Moody’s Communications (Broadcasting) Major and be actively serving with Moody Campus Radio as Station Manager or Assistant Station Manager, with the intent to continue in vocational Christian service the following completion of their studies.

This scholarship was given by Harold M. Faust to honor the lasting memory of his brother, Albert E. Faust. Albert was a longtime friend and supporter of Moody Bible Institute and a faithful and committed servant to the Lord Jesus Christ. This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving upperclassmen of Moody's Missionary Aviation program who are training for service in the field of missionary aviation.

Recipients of this scholarship must be an upperclassman enrolled in full-time studies in Moody's Missionary Aviation Technology program, and demonstrate promise of usefulness in future aviation ministry. Each recipient must also demonstrate an exemplary Christian life, and have proven financial need.

This endowed scholarship was funded by Herbert E. Varney and Mary Lou Colburn to honor the memory of their parents, Alexander and Myrtle Varney. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to Moody's undergraduate students as they study and grow in preparation for missionary service.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled in Moody's undergraduate school, manifest an exemplary Christian life, shows definite promise of usefulness in future ministry, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate financial need.

Funded through a generous gift given by Alex and Joyce Gray in commitment to advance the cause of Jesus Christ. This endowed scholarship is intended to encourage Moody students studying in preparation for Christian ministry.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled full-time in Moody's undergraduate or graduate schools, with proven financial need and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

This scholarship was endowed to honor the memory of William E. and Alice C. Brown. This endowment is intended to provide assistance to Moody students who are preparing for vocational missionary service in the fields of medicine or education.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled in Moody's undergraduate school a minimum of 6 credit hours, and be preparing for or currently serving in medical or teaching missions.

This endowed scholarship was given by Kenneth and Connie Bengtson to honor the rich legacy of his parents, Arthur and Alma Bengtson, and their years of faithful service to their family and the Lord. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to deserving students intending to serve the Lord as a mission worker overseas.

Recipients of this scholarship must be currently enrolled in Moody's undergraduate Missions major in good academic and disciplinary standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have proven financial need. All applicants must have expressed interest in serving the Lord through foreign missions upon completion of their education.

This scholarship was funded by Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Linda Ridenour in gratitude to God for His faithfulness in their own lives and their commitment to the continued advancement of the Gospel. It is this couple's desire to encourage and assist others as the Lord had done in their own lives by providing financial assistance to students of the Institute preparing for vocational Christian ministry, with preference given to those preparing for vocational Christian music ministry.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, demonstrate promise of usefulness in future ministry, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and have proven financial need. Special consideration will be given to all candidates enrolled in Moody's Music program who are intending to serve in the Institute's Symphonic Band through completion of their undergraduate studies.

This scholarship was funded by his widow in loving memory of Mr. Aubie E. Riddle, a Christian layman who served Christ, His church, his family and his community. This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving graduate students of Moody Theological Seminary preparing to serve Christ in vocational ministry to extend His kingdom.

Recipients of this scholarship must be a graduate student in good standing with approved Christian character and evidence of usefulness in future ministry. Each recipient must demonstrate an intent to engage in vocational ministry and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

This endowed scholarship was funded by the Dr. and Mrs. LaMonte Ballard and their family to honor the Lord and His faithfulness. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to Moody's undergraduate students as they study and grow in preparation for vocational Christian ministry outside the continental United States.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled in Moody's undergraduate school, be intending to serve the Lord through vocational missionary service outside the continental United States, and exhibit an exemplary Christian character.

This endowed scholarship is funded with a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Barbara Polk, and is intended to financially assist and encourage deserving students of the Moody Bible Institute who are committed to serving the Lord in Christian ministry through the advocacy and restoration of victims of abuse or neglect.

Recipients of this scholarship must be an undergraduate or graduate student in good academic and disciplinary standing with proven financial need. All applicants must be preparing for a life of Christian service to victims of abuse or neglect, with special consideration to be given to individuals intending to work with children and youth affected by the childhood trauma of abuse or neglect.

This scholarship was funded with a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Carroll E. and Catherine Pinckard with the intent being to alleviate the pressure on Moody students to work during class sessions. The Pinckards were committed to subsidizing the cost of schooling for needy and deserving students studying God's Word who would otherwise have to work a significant number of hours to pay for their education. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to Moody's Seminary students preparing for service in missions or the pastorate.

Recipients of this scholarship must be a full-time graduate student in good academic and disciplinary standing with proven financial need. All applicants must be intending to service in Christian missions or in pastoral ministry upon completion of their studies.

This scholarship was established through a generous legacy gift from the Estate of Mrs. Beatrice Bellchambers. It is intended to provide financial assistance to Moody's International students attending from one of the qualifying countries.

Beatrice was born in the United Kingdom and married a US serviceman serving in Europe during World War II. At the close of the war Beatrice and her husband returned to the United States where they settled in Chicago. It was during her time in Chicago that Beatrice became familiar with Moody Bible Institute as a listener through Moody Radio.

After Beatrice's first husband passed, she returned to the UK where she married Mr. Bellchambers.

Then in 2001 at the time of Beatrice's passing, it was made know that she had remembered Moody Bible Institute with a generous legacy gift. This gift was realized through the founding of the Bellchambers Scholarship, whereby students from qualifying countries, primarily within the British Commonwealth, were eligible for financial assistance to help alleviate the cost of their education and lodging for the duration of their studies at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.

To date, over 200 Moody students have attended from India, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong , Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa and various countries in Europe. Most of those would not have been able to study at MBI were it not for Mrs. Bellchambers' incredible gift.

Recipients of this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student of the Institute holding citizenship from one of the qualifying countries, including all 27 member states of the European Union, the countries recognized as members of the British Commonwealth, as well as Kosovo, Ukraine, and Switzerland. Additionally, all recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be able to show proof of financial need, and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.

This scholarship was given by Dr. and Mrs. Howard and Sharon Berg to encourage others as the Lord had encouraged and helped their own family by providing financial assistance to students of the Institute who are preparing to serve Christ through Christian ministry and is either a child of Christian missionaries or an International student.

Recipients of this scholarship must be an undergraduate or graduate student and be a child of Christian missionaries preparing for vocational ministry or an undergraduate or graduate International student preparing to serve Christ in the student’s country of origin upon completion of their studies. Recipients must be able to prove financial need and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.3.

This endowed scholarship was funded by friends and family of Bergen Tom Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was a Moody graduate. He served faithfully as a missionary committed to reaching the Chinese people for Christ. This scholarship is intended to honor Mr. Bergen's legacy through offering financial assistance to Moody's Chinese students who are studying in preparation of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the Chinese community.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled in Moody's undergraduate school, and be preparing for a life of Christian ministry to the Chinese people upon completion of their studies.

This endowed scholarship was established by Mrs. Ann Azzo, a trustee of the Betty J. Wieneke Trust to honor her loving sister Betty Wieneke. This scholarship is established to be awarded to Moody Bible institute’s Undergraduate and Graduate students show exemplify Christ-Like attitude who are preparing for global missions in various academic majors including and not limited to Music and Communications.

Betty Wieneke

Ann Azzo notes, Betty was Salutatorian of her 1952 High School Senior Class in Shipman, IL and missed Valedictorian by only 1 point, something she mentioned as a disappointment even in the last year of her life.  She earned a scholarship, but because our family was very poor, she went to work immediately out of high school and although she did not attend college, education was very important to her.  She contributed money toward the college education or technical training of her children and several of her grandchildren who are now all adults.  She worked very hard to accumulate the money in her estate and was very thrifty when it came to herself, but very generous when it came to others.  She faithfully tithed her 10% and much more.   She was a member of Willow Creek Church in South Barrington, which was near her home in Bartlett, and worked in the campus bookstore, the tapes ministry, and other volunteer positions.  Her husband, Bill, worked for the car ministry. They housed many Willow Creek guests and students who came in for various conferences and events.  Betty was also a strong supporter of Moody Bible Institute as well as other religious organizations.  

Betty survived cancer, a stroke and brain surgery.  She had a portion of her brain removed that was damaged when she had her stroke and we were told that if she survived the brain surgery (and the odds were stacked against her), she would probably have paralysis and memory loss, but she made it through the brain surgery and had no great ill effects.  Our family and friends formed a prayer circle, and our prayers were answered and she lived for an additional 16 years after brain surgery and 35 years after removal of a portion of her colon from cancer.  She was born with a small hole in her heart that was not discovered until a year before she passed at the age of 87.  She was just so remarkable, so resilient and such a survivor.  Her faith got her through all the tough times and music helped heal her soul.  Our family was so blessed to have her in our lives. I hope that gives you some insight into what an incredible woman my sister, Betty, was.  She passed away on January 31, 2022.  Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death on February 9, 2019.

Recipients of the award should be enrolled at Moody Bible Institute and be able to demonstrate financial need. Additionally, all recipients must remain in good academic, disciplinary standing and preparing for a live of Christian service in their field of study.

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Handmaiden Beverly Taylor Mathis Scholarship

This scholarship, funded through the generosity of Ms. Caryl Cusick and the Christian Workers Foundation of Alabama, honors the lasting legacy of a faithful Christian servant, Ms. Beverly Taylor Mathis. This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving students of the Moody Bible Institute's Communications major who are preparing for ministry.

Recipients of this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Institute's Communications major. All recipients must be able to prove financial need and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.

This scholarship was established by a generous legacy gift from an anonymous donor and is intended to encourage students studying linguistics in preparation to take the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world.

This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students preparing for ministry utilizing Bible translation or linguistics. Recipients must be in good academic and disciplinary standing and have proven financial need.

This generous scholarship was funded by an anonymous donor who was also a former student, graduate, and alumni of MBI to honor the ongoing work and ministry of Moody's Professor of Spiritual Formation, Dr. William Thrasher. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to deserving graduate students of Moody Theological Seminary's Spiritual Formation and Discipleship program.

Dr. William Thrasher

Dr. William Thrasher (B.S., Auburn University; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) has served on the faculty of Moody Bible Institute since 1980 and on the graduate school faculty since 1990, where he oversees the Master's Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship.

He is a frequent speaker in churches and retreats across the country. He has written numerous articles on a variety of subjects related to Christian living. His books include God as He Wants You to Know Him, Living the Life God has Planned, A Journey to Victorious Praying, Believing God for His Best, and Putting God Back into the Holidays published by Moody Publishers and he has also written How to be a Soul Physician, The Attributes of God in Pauline Theology, Experiencing the Pleasure of Believing God and Principles of Christian Living from Romans 5-8. He has written "Jonah" in the Moody Bible Commentary and has authored two online courses: Biblical Spiritual Formation and Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 1. He also hosts a website A Journey to Victorious Praying that seeks to encourage Christians in their own spiritual walk with the Lord.

He is married to Penny and they have three sons: Will, Michael, and David. (Special thanks to Dr. Thrasher for approving the use by Moody Bible Institute of his biography originally located on his website, A Journey to Victorious Praying. This document may also be viewed in its entirety at http://victoriouspraying.com).

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credit hours in Moody Theological Seminary's Masters of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Program, demonstrate financial need, and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.

This endowed scholarship, established through the gifts of generous donors, is intended to provide financial assistance to qualifying Moody minority students entering into their freshman year of studies.

Recipients of this scholarship must be entering into their freshman year of studies at the Institute and have proven identity as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority group.

This endowed scholarship was funded through the efforts of former students of Grace Church in Minnesota to honor the over 30 years of ministry of Moody Bible Institute alumni, Tim and Jerenne Block (class of 1977). This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving upperclassmen enrolled in Moody's BA in Youth Ministry.

Good friends during their time at Moody, Tim Block and Jerenne (Jeri) Barr dated during their senior year. During their years at Moody, Jeri was involved with the Women's Glee Club and Tim was a part of the Men's Glee Club.

Months before graduation and their planned wedding, Tim was involved in a near-fatal automobile accident that left Tim in a coma. After Tim came out of the coma, he needed live-in care during his Rehabilitation so the couple moved their wedding date up so Jeri could be with Tim full-time and nurse him back to health.

After graduating from Moody, Tim completed his Bachelor's at Trinity International University. The couple then moved to Tempe, Arizona where Tim served as the junior high pastor of a church for twelve years, before returning to the Midwest in 1991 so Tim could serve as the junior high pastor at Grace Church in Edina MN. Jeri served alongside her husband and together the couple proved to be influential for Christ in the lives of young people in this community.

When the Blocks arrived at Grace Church they inherited a strong, dynamic youth group in a rapidly growing mega-church with a rich heritage of ministry to students. Tim and Jerenne took a ministry that was already effective and made it even better.

As a former member of the youth group recounted, "I was a part of their junior high ministry at Grace Church in Minnesota. I will never forget being with them at summer camp before my freshman year in high school. Tim and Jerenne challenged me (and everyone else) to be a 'world changer' and move from just doing the normal Christian thing to really making a difference for Christ. They challenged me to study the Bible, be devoted to prayer, and be bold in sharing my faith. It was because of their genuine love for Christ that I took up that challenge. I admired and trusted them and was truly inspired by their godly example. They got me started on a path toward trusting Christ and I am forever grateful. I grew up thinking that this was just the way every youth group operated, and that the authentic commitment I saw out of Tim and Jerenne was just the norm. But as I've gotten older, I've realized they are exceptionally rare, and I thank the Lord for my time in their ministry."

Another young woman shared her experience in the junior high youth group and recalled, "I admired their passion for the Lord and for their students. Now, years later, I admire them more and more as I have worked alongside them and watched them face life’s challenges with courage and character."

During their years of service to youth of Grace Church, the Blocks showed great wisdom in regards to what did or did not work when ministering to youth. Tim was careful to develop a committed volunteer staff and partner with parents in building a God-honored and effective ministry. Tim's unique way of offering wisdom, admonition, and affirmation continues to be deeply valued by staff and fellow pastors. He is a leader who values the reproduction of new leaders.

In 1999, the Blocks returned to Arizona where they continue to stay involved in ministry and have also partnered in planting and growing of churches in the Phoenix Valley area.

Recipients of this scholarship must be entering their junior or senior year of studies in Moody's Youth Ministry major and have expressed a commitment to serve in vocational youth ministry. Recipients must come at the recommendation of the department head of the Youth Ministry program. Special consideration will be given to those preparing for vocational service as a youth pastor.

This endowed scholarship was given by Dr. Damaris Wright Knobler and her husband, Mr. Donald Knobler, to honor the rich legacy of her parents, Moody alumni Bob and Alma Young, and their years of faithful service to the Lord Jesus Christ. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to deserving students enrolled in Moody’s undergraduate, graduate, and Missionary Aviation Technology programs and who are intending to serve the Lord through foreign missions upon completion of their studies. 

Bob and Alma Young

Robert (Bob) Young and his beloved wife, Alma Young (nee Gimpel) graduated from Moody in 1939. During their years of service as husband and wife, Bob Young pastored four churches throughout Oklahoma and Texas. His final ministry was to senior citizens and to people who were unable to physically attend church services. Alma Young enjoyed teaching and being a servant to young married couples. Through their ministries many were saved and thirty couples were sent to foreign mission fields to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Class of 1939

Recipients of this scholarship must be currently enrolled in Moody's undergraduate, graduate, or Missionary Aviation Technology programs and in good academic and disciplinary standing. All recipients must be intending to serve the Lord through foreign missions upon completion of their education.

This endowed scholarship was funded by Dr. and Mrs. Andy and Ruth Rutherford to honor the rich Christian legacies left by their parents, Angus (Moody class of 1932) and Emma Brower and Harley and Elma Rutherford (Moody class of 1936). This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to Moody's undergraduate and graduate students preparing for Christian missionary service.

Harley and Elma Rutherford

Dr. Andy Rutherford's parents, Harley and Elma Rutherford (nee Kitchen) graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1936 and followed the Lord's leading to California where they ministered to migrant workers. During their time in California, their son James Andrew (Andy) was born on June 17, 1942. The couple then felt called to go to Ethiopia under Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) as teachers to waifs at a boarding school for boys. They sent their son Andy back to the United States to finish high school and college attending Wheaton for two years and graduated from Western Michigan University while they continued serving on the mission field.

Angus and Emma Brower

Mrs. Ruth Rutherford's grandparents, Anton and Viola Andersen, graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1917. Ruth's mother, Emma, was born to the couple and soon afterwards, the young family set sail on a ship to serve the Lord as missionaries in East Africa. A book titled "A Gleam of Light in Congo's Night" written by Viola Andersen tells of the first 7 years of Emma's life out there.

In 1932 Emma was 16 years old and her family returned to the Congo, having finished two years of furlough stateside. Angus Brower was a young graduate of Moody Bible Institute and joined the Andersen family on their return to the Congo, desiring to be a trail blazer for God. Angus and Emma were married in 1937 after Angus spent four years working in the surrounding villages. A book called "Grandpa's Story" tells of their forty years working out there together and some of the stories of Angus traveling out to the villages. Ruth Emma, was born in the Congo in March of 1945, the middle of five children born to Browers.

Dr. Andy and Ruth Rutherford

When Ruth was of the appropriate age, she finished high school in the states, then went on to attend nurses training at Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Kalamazoo, MI from 1963 through 1966. She met her future husband, Andy Rutherford, while training at the hospital. Andy worked at the hospital on weekends and the two quickly realized they shared similar backgrounds, as well as a passion for serving God through medicine. The two married in 1966 following Ruth's graduation from the nursing program.

After two years of serving in the army at Fort Bragg, NC and earning a master's in Hospital Administration, Andy was accepted into medical school in Little Rock, AR. After graduation, God took them to the United Arab Emirates to serve at Oasis Hospital under The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM). The couple served here from 1976 through 1990. The Rutherford's returned to the United States with a passion for caring for children the Lord blessed Dr. Rutherford with a position as a pediatrician with South Western Medical Clinic until the Lord called him to his eternal home in April of 2004. Ruth has continued to serve on short-term mission trips.

Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled in Moody's undergraduate or graduate schools and be preparing for Christian service as a missionary, with special consideration to be given to students that are children of missionaries. All qualifying applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and have proven financial need.

Funded through a generous legacy gift from the Estate of Bruce R. Twiest, this endowed scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to students of the Institute who desire to serve the Lord upon completion of their studies at Moody, with preference given to students attending from the state of Michigan.

Bruce and Patricia Twiest

Bruce R. Twiest grew up in Grand Rapids and was a 1953 graduate of Union High School. Following graduation, Bruce attended Moody Bible Institute for one year before transferring to Western Michigan University where he met the love of his life, Patricia.

It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Patricia. The two met while she was attending the Berean Baptist Church, where Bruce was the volunteer choir director. A two-year long-distance courtship ensued, and they married after college graduation in 1959.

In 1962, Bruce and Patricia moved back to the Grand Rapids area where Bruce accepted a position with Sparta High School as a ‘Shop’ teacher. He was also an active member of Sparta Baptist Church, teaching both children and adults, and used his carpentry skills to help maintain and upgrade the church buildings for many years. He had a passion for missions, and for many years led work groups of Sparta Baptist teens to Camp Evangel in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, erecting new buildings and doing maintenance to prepare for the summer camp season. Bruce loved nature and camping, and his family enjoyed many trips to National and State Parks throughout the U.S. and Canada.

After nearly 30 years with the high school, Bruce retired from teaching and worked full time as a carpenter; remodeling the Sparta Village offices and downtown Rockford buildings, and helping his children and grandchildren build their own homes.

In the late 1990s, Bruce retired from carpentry as well so he could care for his wife when Pat’s health declined. Bruce spent the final years of Pat's life lovingly caring for her at their home until she passed away in 2012. Bruce followed his wife home to glory in 2019 and is greatly missed by family and friends, but they rejoice in the knowledge that they will be reunited with him in heaven one day. 

Recipients of this scholarship may be studying in Moody’s undergraduate, graduate, Aviation, or Distance-Learning (online) schools and be intending to serve the Lord through vocational Christian ministry upon completion of their studies. Recipients must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with proven financial need. Preference will be given to residents of the state of Michigan.

This endowed scholarship was given by generous donors to honor the lasting legacy of Moody Alumnus, Reverend Kenneth D. Wells (Moody class of 1955) and his beloved wife, Myrtle Katharine (Bunny) Wells (Moody class of 1953). This couple shared a passion for music and were involved in Moody's Sacred Music program before entering into service for the Lord as missionaries in the United States and Portugal. This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving female undergraduate students of Moody Bible Institute who are either enrolled in the Institute's Sacred Music program or are actively serving in music ministry.

Kenneth and Bunny Wells with family

Each recipient of this scholarship must be a female undergraduate student currently enrolled in the Institute's Sacred Music program or actively serving in music ministry. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be able to prove financial need, and manifest an exemplary Christian life.

This endowed scholarship was given to honor the rich legacy of retired Moody Aviation program manager, Cecil Bedford and his wife, Joyce, for their years of faithful service and commitment to training of the next generations of missionary pilots and mechanics. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to deserving Moody students enrolled in the Missionary Aviation program.

Cecil Bedford

Cecil Bedford, a 1978 alumnus of Moody Aviation, devoted 38 years to building Moody's aviation program. During his tenure, Cecil worked in the avionics department, taught maintenance and other courses, and oversaw the transition of Moody Aviation from Elizabethton, Tenn., to Spokane, Wash., in 2003.

Under his leadership, strong partnerships were formed with mission organizations to expand the program to meet the needs of a changing world, training more mission aviators than any other organization, and considered the gold standard in missionary aviation training.

Cecil and Joyce, also class of 1978, currently reside in the state of Washington and continue to be actively involved with the Institute's Missionary Aviation program.

Recipients of this scholarship must be studying in Moody's Missionary Aviation program in preparation of service with a Christian mission agency. All recipients must also be able to prove financial need and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.