TOUR TAKES CHOIR TO HAWAII For the first time in 20 years, Bethel University’s annual choir tour took students to Hawaii, where they ministered in churches, schools and a senior day center. 04 Nearly 40 years since he started coaching in 1987, former Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Lightfoot’s influence continues to impact a third generation of players through the coaches he mentored as students. 06 CAMPUS NEWS 07 FOUR DECADES OF IMPACT 09 ALUMNI 20 COVER: Dr. Dee McDonald is inaugurated as the ninth president of Bethel University in a service aimed to focus on Jesus and spark revival. Pictured left to right: Dr. Dee McDonald, Dr. Amanda McDonald and former president Dr. Steve Cramer. Read more on p. 14. 4 6 24 SPORTS 16 A LEGACY OF SUCCESS, BUILT ON RELATIONSHIPS GIVING BACK 13 RUNNING AFTER CHRIST Alumnus Bruce Faltynski ‘05, was led to Christ at Bethel through a teammate on his cross country team. He now serves as a Lieutenant in the Mishawaka Police Department, where he leads the Community Relations Unit. 24 3 SPRING 2026
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