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Christian Ministries Professor Business Professor
John Power
Ron Brunson
Biology Professor
Mike Sonnenberg
Sociology Professor
Steve Williams
Computer Science Professor
Pete McDanel
Impressive Line-Up
by Sharon Cloud
At Montreal this year, we have
four new teachers. You probably
see them around here and there,
and some of you even are in their
classes. We thought you might
want to know a little more about
them. The new teachers are: Ron
Brunson, John Power, Mike Son
nenberg, and Steve Williams.
Mr. Brunson teaches Bible. He
was born and grew up in Mem
phis, Tennessee. He went to
South Side High School and got
his degrees from Erskine College,
Erskine Theological Seminary,
Columbia Graduate School of Mis
sions, School of Church Growth,
Fuller Theological Seminary, and
Westminster Theological
Seminary. His goals then were to
prepare for full-time Christian ser
vice as a missionary, which he
achieved. He has worked as a
Hospital Administrator, a Youth
Hostel Director, a Camp Director/
Developer, Church Planner, Bible
School/Seminary Teacher, and a
Youth Disclpleship. His favorite of
these was the Youth Disclpleship.
He decided to come to Montreat
because of his desire to share with
future leaders the vision for
reaching the world for Christ, and
also for the opportunity to be in
volved in the development of the
new four-year Christian Ministry
Program. He finds the four-yeeu-
program an exciting opportunity
for training future Christian
Leaders. He couldn’t be happier
with Montreat. His goals are to
disciple as many students as the
Lord Edlows, helping them prepare
for life as a Christian witness
wherever they may be.
Mr. Powers teaches business. He
was born in Nashville and grew
up in Decatur, Alabama. Some of
his former jobs were: Commander
of Detachment in Mendoza,
Argentina, and Personnel Ad
ministrator in Saudi Arabia. (He
kept people out of jail and other
tasks!!!) His favorite activities are
* sailing with Dr. Newton, and
beating Brad Daniel in tennis. He
likes Montreat and was very im
pressed with the administration.
He says he likes the Christian at
mosphere. His advice to the
students is to set strict study
goals " 4 hours a day - and to
stick with them, and never cut a
class. He also advises to work part
time for experience and to get in
volved in group activities.
Mr. Sonnenberg teaches biology.
He was born in Ferndede,
Michigan and grew up in Warron,
Michigan. He went to Warron
High School and got his degrees
from Taylor University, Ball State
University, Michigan State Univer
sity N.A.B. SemlnEU-y, and New
York University. His gaols then
were to teach on a college level.
Some of his former jobs were:
Committee for the Handicapped,
tour guide, toboggan run builder,
janitor, nightwatchman, school
bus driver, coached basketball,
track, and football, cleared
swamps, built dams. Audio Visual
Director, 6, 7 & 8th grade teacher,
garbage collector, carpenter, and
insurance agent! (Whew!) His
favorite job was working with peo
ple, and woodworking. He decided
to come to Montreat because of
the desire to be around God
honoring people, and he likes the
natural resources around Mon-
treat. Some of his favorite things
are: still and motion photography,
woodworking, remote control
vehicles, gardening, hiking, camp
ing, and traveling. His goals are to
teach unique Christ-honoring
courses.
Mr. Williams teaches psycho
logy. He was born in Jackson,
Mississippi and grew up in Hunts
ville, Illinois. He went to Grissim
High School. He got his degrees
from: Athens State College,_
Athens, IL; Wheaton Graduate
School, Florida State University,
University of Kentucky,
Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary, Alabama A&M Univer
sity, and Auburn University. He
set out to build a home and family
which would be a hope and in
spiration for others, leading into a
profession which would be design
ed to enhance family life. He is
presently credentialed as a Family
Therapist and Family Social
Scientist. Some of his former jobs
were: instructor at Florida State
University and at Reformed
Theological Seminary, Social Ser
vices Counselor at a state
psychiatric hospital. His favorite
Job was teaching therapy. He
decided to come to Montreat in
order to teach in a Christian
Liberal Arts College, and he liked
the Asheville area. He is presently
working on his doctorate disserta
tion. He likes the four-year pro
gram and thinks it very promis
ing. He looks forward to seeing it
expand.
ALETHEIA STAFF
1986-87
E)dltor - Mindy Clinard
Assistant Editor -
James Waldroupe
Photo Editor - Bill Schieche
Reporters -
Nancy Nichols
Karen Jessee
Flipper Hall
Sharon Cloud
Rhonda Hamrick
Scott Wirz
Shane Walker
Beth McCoy
Pam Taylor
Advisor - Dr. Rich Gray
Big Important Dude
Texas. The Dean met about four
teen different people on the facul
ty and administrative stadfs in a
matter of two very enjoyable days.
After he got home M-AC offered
him the position! “One of the
things that helped us know the
Lord was leading us in this direc
tion was the support from family
and friends,” said Dean McDowell.
If any of the above wasn’t enough
“proof in the pudding,” the
McDowell’s house sold the first
day it was on the market, to the
first buyer, who bought it for the
asking price. “This was a special
blessing from the Lord because it
freed our minds for all the other
problems we would have to face
when moving cross-country,” said
Dean McDowell.
Although Dean McDowell is still
trying to observe and get to know
his surroundings at M-AC he has
some views on education in
general. He hopes every student
will “catch the vision” God has
for them and realize that God
gives everyone their own unique
talents to use for Him. He also
hopes in the future to see M-AC
provide all the tools possible to
help our students Integrate Chris
tian teaching and the political,
ethical, zmd economical decisions
they face now and will face in the
future.
The McDowell family Is enjoy
ing the slower pace of life here at
Montreat and the friendliness of
the people here. They add, “The
students are terrific!”
Getting to know Dean McDowell
would be a great idea for any stu
dent at Montreat-Anderson Col
lege.