Professor and 11 students to provide aid and training in Kenya
April 18, 2008
Contact: Paul K. Logsdon, Director of Public Relations and Publications, 417-865-2815, Ext. 7292
Springfield, Mo. — A fundraiser for Evangel University students traveling to Kenya, Africa, this summer will be held at The Incredible Pizza Company from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, April 24.
Fifteen percent of the night’s proceeds will go toward the trip to Kenya. Gift cards worth $12 can be purchased for $10, of which $5 will benefit the trip.
Dr. Grant Jones, professor of psychology at Evangel University, will be leading the team of 11 students to Kenya, Aug. 14-26 to learn how refugees, orphans, AIDS patients and church members emotionally and psychologically cope with tragedy and political unrest.
The team will visit refugee camps and schools to provide encouragement and psycho-educational training to children about AIDS. Additionally, they will teach models of healing and forgiveness to pastors at the Kenya Assemblies of God General Council.
“We believe our students possess both clinical skills and a compassionate faith that serves as a perfect combination for this need,” Jones said. “I hope this trip provides for them a sense of call to international psychology service."
From left to right: Heather Sparks, Priscilla Yokomizo, Katy Ward, Dr. Grant Jones, September Sherwood,
Jenna Kitts, Lisa-Marie Brown, Jorge Lima, Rachel Kraus, Luke Davidiuk, and Keith Clouse (not pictured: Giselle Stadler)
The students participating are:
- Lisa-Marie Brown, senior psychology major from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Keith Clouse, senior psychology major from Rogersville, Mo.
- Luke Davidiuk, senior psychology major from Monroe, N.C.
- Jenna Kitts, senior psychology major from Clinton, Iowa.
- Rachel Kraus, senior psychology major from Fenton, Mo.
- Jorge Lima, senior biblical studies and psychology major from San Francisco, Calif.
- September Sherwood, senior psychology major from Nevada, Iowa.
- Heather Sparks, senior psychology major from Worcester, Mass.
- Giselle Stadler, senior psychology major from Trumbull, Conn.
- Katy Ward, senior psychology major from Nixa, Mo.
- Priscilla Yokomizo, senior psychology major from Englewood, Colo.
For additional information, contact Dr. Grant Jones at (417) 865-2815 ext. 8619.