"... It would probably be good if every young journalism student in the country cou ldget alittle life lecture from Kay Gowen ..:' -----'-~--------------4JE.FFREYHUNTER, SENIOR LEADERSHIP- 146 Christian Woman magazine would have been blessed if Kay Gowen's college dreams had come true, some said. Thankfully, for Harding's sake, they didn't, some also said. As a college student, Gowen, director of publications for the institute for GlUrch and Family, dreamed of one day being the editor for the national magazine. "She would have been outstanding at that," senior Jeffrey Hunter said. "I think now she can have a much broader appeal with what she does," This year, Gowen was full time with ICE Prior to this year, she was an associate professor of communication while serving as the managing editor for Church & Family magazine. Hunter, a journalism major, had Gowen as a professor and worked with her in the ICF office. "Her main goal [in class] wasaJways to inspire excellence in your work," he said. "It always had to be the best that you could do ... I think she'll take that same approach working for ICE (I think she'll] produce publications that will have a profound impact on the brotherhood as a whole. You won't find another person who is more dedicated to the principles behind a publication." The goal for Gowen's career move was to produce a church of Christ Bible curriculum for all ages, but especially high school students, while continuing the magazine. "The greatest void of available material that is being produced by churches of Christ is a high school curriculum," Gowen said. "We're just starting here because it seems to be the biggest hole to fill." Gowen began by performing a detailed curriculum review of available material for churches. She said the potential for this project was significant. "The overall goal ofICF is to strengthen churches and families," Gowen said. "I think if we do this job well, it will have a long-term effect of strengthenin§ churches and families in the kingdom. ' She also taught one section of Christian Home for women in the fall. Sophomore Emily Newell, who had Gowen for Christian Home, said Gowen tau~ht her important life lessons. 'She's very caring," Newell said. "She's willing to admit her faults and share them with us so we can learn from them. She's a mentor in that aspect." Hunter said although her job in ICF would eventually influence many people, her teaching was missed. "Her classes are always interesting because sometimes they come with a little sermon at the end about life," Hunter said. "It would probably be good if every young journalism student in the country could get a little life lecture from Kay Gowen. The industry would be quite a bit different and have a much greater impact on the world." - RENEE LEWIS DR. HOWARD NORTON, executive director of the Institute for Chu rch and Family, presents aplaque Sept. 28 to Helen Young, founder of AssociateD Women for Pepperdine in Malibu, Calif., at th eannual Harding lectureship.Young was intervieweD at afireside chal at the ICf-sponsored event. .A. INGRAM
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