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Malone Spring Speaker Series 2026

Malone Spring Speaker Series 2026 Join us this spring for an exciting lineup of nationally recognized leaders, scholars, authors, and practitioners who will be coming to campus this semester. They’re experts on timely topics and eager to engage with us in thoughtful dialogue about relevant issues shaping faith, leadership, culture, and society. These events will include keynote addresses, lectures, Community Worship services, Q&A sessions, book signings, and special events designed to encourage reflection and meaningful conversation. Topics will include immigration, adaptive leadership, women in ministry, sexuality and faith, virtue and character, education, family and marriage, and spiritual formation. Details for each speaker’s appearance are available at  www.malone.edu/news , and reminders for each speaker will be shared in our monthly newsletter as well as on social media channels. Any recordings will be added to this blog post as they become available.  For your ease...
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John Wesley Morris '53

John Wesley Morris '53, at the age of 96, met Jesus Christ, His Lord and Savior, face to face on Saturday, May 23, 2026. John was born May 12, 1930 to Everett and Delphia [Galien] Morris and graduated in 1953 from Cleveland Bible College. He married Phyllis Jean Detweiler on August 31, 1951 and together they served as pastor and wife at Deep River Friends, Deep River, IA; Millville Friends, Washingtonville, OH; Trinity Friends, Van Wert, OH; First Friends, Mansfield, OH; Hughesville Friends, Hughesville, PA; Beloit Friends, Beloit, OH; Rollin Friends, Addison, MI. He also served as interim pastor at Stony Creek Brethren, Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, and Springfield Friends, all in Ohio. John worked maintenance at Cleveland Bible College for a time to supplement his income. He was a member at Mt. Carmel Friends Church, where he served as greeter, Elder of Spiritual Life, and Elder of Stewardship. Our condolences are with John's friends and family; even as we grieve h...
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Rebecca Sawers '11 Reflects on Successful First Season as Hebron Head Coach

Rebecca Sawers '11 was recently featured in an article sharing about her first season as the Women's Soccer head coach at Hebron High School (TX).  Rebecca moved into the role of head girls soccer coach this year after the previous coach stepped down after nine years. Under her coaching, the team placed fourth in districts with a district record of 8-5-1 and made it to the playoffs this year.  She grew up playing soccer in high school and continued her athletic career at Malone while studying education, math and science.  After graduating from Malone, Rebecca landed a teaching and assistant soccer coaching job in South Carolina. She stayed there for five years before moving to Texas, where she continued as an assistant coach for nine years before applying for  the head coach position at Hebron. “When they told me that I got the job, I was giddy,” Rebecca said. “I just knew that [Hebron] was where I needed to be in the next phase.” Congratulations to Rebecca for being...
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Betty (Henry) Brantingham *61

Betty A. (Henry) Brantingham *61, age 86 of Cardington, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Country View of Sunbury.  Betty was a 1957 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School. Betty devoted her life to caring for others, both within her home and throughout her community. She was a member of Alum Creek Friends Church. Betty served as the Activities Director at John Clark Nursing Home in Newport, Rhode Island. She later continued her work in service to others as an administrator for a retirement village in Sarasota, Florida. Above all, Betty cherished her family. She found her greatest happiness in caring for them, especially her beloved grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking, often bringing loved ones together around the table, and took pleasure in simple drives, appreciating the quiet beauty of time spent with those she loved. Our prayer are with Betty's family and friends during this difficult time, that the love and peace of Christ would fill their hearts and min...
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