MEDIA KIT April 21, 2016 Event Program... 2 Media Advisory..... 3 Media Release... 4 Fact Sheet... 5 Bios... 7 Quotes.... 9 Contact Information... 11
Welcome Kenny Woodhull, Executive Director of Urban Alliance Opening Prayer April Kilinski, Professor of English and Literature at Johnson University Partnering in Christian Education Gary Weedman, President of Johnson University ExtendEd Program Offerings Daniel Overdorf, Dean of the School of Congregational Ministry at Johnson University The Joe B. Maddox Scholarship Fund Chris Battle, Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church KIBI s Vision Joe Maddox, Founder of Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute Closing Prayer Emma Calahan, Registrar and Administrative Assistant for Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute Closing Remarks Kenny Woodhull, Executive Director of Urban Alliance 2
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Johnson University to Launch ExtendEd Locations and Celebrate New Partnership with Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute in Downtown Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee April 18, 2016 What: Where: When: Who: Why: Johnson University celebrates its new partnership with Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute (KIBI) to offer accredited ministry and leadership degree programs in downtown Knoxville under its new ExtendEd brand. ExtendEd will launch this fall in several cities across the country. This event will also honor KIBI founder and community leader Joe B. Maddox. The Regas Building 318 Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37917 Thursday, April 21 st from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Reception following. Community leaders and partners; students and faculty members from Johnson University and Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute. Johnson University continues to partner with community organizations in Knoxville and beyond to provide education opportunities for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact on the world. Starting in August of 2016, Johnson University ExtendEd sites will offer affordable, localized degree programs at partner locations around the country including at The Regas Building in downtown Knoxville. These small, faith- based programs will provide meaningful learning opportunities and flexible delivery methods combining online and on- site classes with hands- on experiences in churches and other organizations. Johnson University has been a leader in Christian higher education since 1893. The University is listed on Forbes magazine s 100 Most Financially Fit Colleges, and among the nation s Top Christian Colleges by Niche. The University offers more than 70 associate s, bachelor s, master s, and doctoral programs across three campuses Tennessee (Knoxville), Florida (Kissimmee), and Online as well as localized ExtendEd sites across the country. For more information, please visit: www.johnsonu.edu/mediaex Contact: Daniel Overdorf, Johnson University Dean of the School of Congregational Ministries doverdorf@johnsonu.edu, 865-251- 2354 #### 3
MEDIA RELEASE Johnson University Celebrates Launch of ExtendEd Knoxville in Partnership with the Knoxville International Bible Institute The two institutions celebrated their new partnership and the launch of ExtendEd Knoxville at The Regas Building in downtown Knoxville on Thursday night. Knoxville, TN April 22, 2016 The evening of Thursday, April 21 st, the representatives of Johnson University and the Knoxville International Bible Institute (KIBI) met at the Regas building to celebrate their new partnership in ExtendEd Knoxville. Knoxville is one of the first locations of Johnson University s new ExtendEd venture. ExtendEd Knoxville will begin offering Adult Evening degrees in August of 2016 and benefits from KIBI s long history of passionate education and close ties to the greater Knoxville community. KIBI founder Joe Maddox says, I started Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute in 1998 because I wanted to equip leaders in the church especially the African American church with biblical knowledge and the skills to pastor others. This partnership with Johnson University builds on that purpose. The accreditation, reputation, and degree- granting ability of Johnson University will strengthen our program and reward participating faith leaders for the time they are investing in themselves and others. Through its new ExtendEd brand, Johnson University can provide Christian education opportunities to a wider array of students in a local community context. Johnson University ExtendEd sites can include both Adult Evening bachelor s programs and Strategic Ministry Residency programs at both the bachelor s and master s level. President of Johnson University, Dr. Gary Weedman says, The launch of Johnson University ExtendEd allows the University to extend its reach, making educational opportunities available to more people through innovative partnerships and technology. In addition to our partnership with Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute here at The Regas Building, we are partnering with churches in Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; and Phoenix, AZ to offer degree programs that prepare students for meaningful impact on the world in the name of Christ. Johnson University has been a leader in Christian higher education since 1893. The University is listed on Forbes magazine s 100 Most Financially Fit Colleges, and among the nation s Top Christian Colleges by Niche. The University offers more than 70 associate s, bachelor s, master s, and doctoral programs across three campuses Tennessee (Knoxville), Florida (Kissimmee), and Online as well as localized ExtendEd sites across the country. Contact: Daniel Overdorf, Johnson University Dean of the School of Congregational Ministries doverdorf@johnsonu.edu, 865-251- 2354 ### 4
FACT SHEET About Johnson University Johnson University has helped students explore their passions and pursue their calling since 1893. The University s three- fold educational approach blends Arts & Sciences and Bible & Theology with Professional Study areas, preparing students for meaningful impact on the world in the name of Christ. The Johnson University System offers more than 70 certificates, associate s, bachelor s, master s, and doctoral degrees across three campuses Tennessee, Florida, and Online. Forbes has recognized Johnson University as one of the 100 most financially fit private colleges in the United States. US News and World Report recently ranked Johnson among their Top 15 least expensive accredited schools in the country. Learn more at www.johnsonu.edu. About Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute (KIBI) is a degree- granting faith and leadership development program for adults. Starting from the belief that good education is a vital need in the church, KIBI offers full- time and part- time programs of study for ministers, lay leaders, and bi- professional leaders. Because Christian leaders need training in the ministry, not merely for the ministry, KIBI s programs are completed in the actual laboratory of the ministry sphere. KIBI builds its curricula combining the best of accepted learning theory including cognitive (intellectual), affective (theological) and conative (usable) learning activities. About Johnson University ExtendEd Knoxville Johnson University has partnered with the Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute (KIBI) to equip students with sound training in Bible, theology, and Christian ministry. Students will benefit from Johnson University s accreditation, affordable tuition, flexibility, and experienced and engaged faculty passionate about each student s success. Students can complete a bachelor s degree in either Ministry Leadership or Pastoral Care and Counseling. Both programs include a second major in Bible and Theology. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings at The Regas Building in downtown Knoxville, and students will have ongoing online interaction with professors and other students throughout the week. Students will also be able to apply their theoretical knowledge in real- world settings through professional internships. Generous transfer policies will enable students to apply previously earned college credits and, in some cases, credit for relevant work and life experience to the ExtendEd Knoxville program. Depending on the number of credits transferred, many students will be able to complete their bachelor s degrees in as little as two years, even while working full- time. 5
Participating Partner Organizations for the other ExtendEd Locations Indianapolis, IN Connection Pointe Christian Church 1800 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Greenwood Christian Church 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood, IN 46143 Indian Creek Christian Church 6430 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN 46259 Park Chapel Christian Church 1176 E. McKenzie Road, Greenfield, IN 46140 Plainfield Christian Church 800 Dan Jones Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 White River Christian Church 1685 N. 10 th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 Louisville, KY Southeast Christian Church 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, KY 40243 Phoenix, AZ Christ s Church of the Valley 7007 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, AZ 85383 6
BIOS Joe B. Maddox, DMin, Founder of Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute Joe Maddox earned a bachelor s degree from Fort Valley State College, a master s degree from Tuskegee Institute, and a doctorate degree from the North American School of Theology. He also has a Certificate of Christian Education from American Baptist College. After working with environmental research roles with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in Norris Tennessee from 1971-1979, Maddox began a 15- year stint with the U.S. Department of Interior. He was ordained to preach in 1984 and has served as the pastor of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Knoxville since 1986. Maddox founded the Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute in 2001. He has also been involved in missional activities in seven of the Virgin Islands since 1989 and in Kenya and Uganda since 2007. Christopher Battle, MDiv, Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church Christopher Battle is the Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College, a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts from Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary. He is also pursuing doctoral studies at Liberty University. Battle has pastored churches in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Ohio. He taught as an Adjunct Professor at Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary, College of Mount Saint Joseph, and Northern Kentucky University. He now serves as an Adjunct Professor at Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute and Covington Theological Seminary. He is the Moderator of Education for the Knoxville Baptist District Association and a former Board member of Compassion Coalition. Gary Weedman, PhD, President of Johnson University Gary Weedman is the sixth president of Johnson University, beginning his tenure on July 1, 2007. He formerly served as senior vice president of TCM International Institute in Heiligenkreuz, Austria; provost at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida; and vice president for academic affairs and dean at Milligan College in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Weedman graduated from Johnson University with an A.B. degree in 1964. He received his M.A. degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, in 1967, and his doctoral degree from Indiana University in 1971. He has also studied at Lincoln Christian Seminary in Lincoln, Illinois and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Weedman has served as a guest lecturer in seminaries and colleges in Romania, Moldova, the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Japan, Uzbekistan, and Great Britain. He has written a number of articles and books and made a presentation at the International Society of Biblical Literature in Groningen, the Netherlands. 7
Daniel Overdorf, DMin, Dean of the School of Congregational Ministry at Johnson University Daniel Overdorf spent ten years ministering with churches in Illinois and Georgia before joining the faculty of Johnson University in 2005, where he serves as Dean of the School of Congregational Ministry and Professor of Preaching. He holds degrees from Johnson University, Lincoln Christian Seminary, and Gordon- Conwell Theological Seminary. He has written four books, most recently One Year to Better Preaching: Fifty- Two Exercises to Hone Your Skills, and Rediscovering Community: What the Bible Says About Church. Kenneth Woodhull, DMiss, Executive Director of Urban Alliance, an initiative of Johnson University Kenny began his nonprofit journey with a three- year stint in Knoxville with the Volunteer Ministry Center as a chaplain and volunteer coordinator in the early 1990s. He then went on to co- found and direct several nonprofits in the Knoxville area. In 2011, he took on an adjunct teaching position at Johnson University in the School of Intercultural Studies. He was later hired by Johnson University as a full- time professor in both the School of Business & Public Leadership and the School of Intercultural Studies and became the executive director of Johnson s Urban Alliance initiative. Kenny holds a Doctor of Missiology degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Master of Christian Studies from Regent College, and a Bachelor of Arts from Carson- Newman University. 8
On Johnson University ExtendEd QUOTES The launch of Johnson University ExtendEd allows the University to extend its reach, making educational opportunities available to more people through innovative partnerships and technology. In addition to our partnership with Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute here at The Regas Building, we are partnering with churches in Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; and Phoenix, AZ to offer degree programs that prepare students for meaningful impact on the world in the name of Christ. Gary Weedman, PhD President of Johnson University On ExtendEd Knoxville Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute has an impressive legacy of equipping faith leaders in our community with biblical and pastoral training. Johnson University is excited to partner with KIBI to extend its reach and enable current and future students the opportunity to earn a bachelor s degree in either Ministry Leadership or Pastoral Care & Counseling. Daniel Overdorf, DMin Dean of the School of Congregational Ministries at Johnson University On the KIBI / Johnson University partnership I started Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute in 19 because I wanted to equip leaders in the church especially the African American church with biblical knowledge and the skills to pastor others. This partnership with Johnson University builds on that purpose. The accreditation, reputation, and degree- granting ability of Johnson University will strengthen our program and reward participating faith leaders for the time they are investing in themselves and others. Joe B. Maddox, DMin Founder of Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute On Joe B. Maddox and the Joe B. Maddox Scholarship Fund For nearly two decades Dr. Joe B. Maddox has endeavored to equip Christian leaders from and for Knoxville's inner city through the work of the Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute (KIBI). We wish to honor this man and his mission by establishing the Joe B. Maddox Scholarship, a fund designed to empower students involved with the unique partnership that now exists between KIBI and Johnson University's ExtendEd Knoxville. Kenny Woodhull, DMiss Executive Director of Urban Alliance 9
On ExtendEd Indianapolis The Creek is thrilled to partner with Johnson University to provide excellent Christian education and strategic ministry preparation in a relational church setting. This method of learning goes exponentially beyond what the Church or University could do alone. This program sets students on a trajectory for meaningful ministry impact from the start, helping them avoid common pitfalls and failures that can lead to burnout and an early departure from their sacred calling. Scott Heller, Global Outreach Minister, Mobilization and Intern Development Indian Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN On ExtendEd Phoenix Our partnership with Johnson University has helped us equip the next generation of church leaders. The educational foundation students receive from Johnson University allows us to move these young leaders at a rapid pace in the area of practical ministry application. We are proud and honored to have Johnson University as a strategic partner. Rick Penny, Leadership Institute Pastor Christ s Church of the Valley, Peoria, AZ 10
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, logos, and high- resolution photos, please contact: Johnson University Daniel Overdorf 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998 (865) 251-2354 DOverdorf@JohnsonU.edu 11