Jennifer Bradbury of Glen Ellyn receives youth ministry award

HUNTINGTON, IN (05/23/2013)(readMedia)-- Huntington University graduate student Jennifer Bradbury was honored with the youth ministry student excellence award during the commencement hooding ceremonies on May 18.

"Jen Bradbury's work throughout her studies was excellent, but her culmination research project about forming a faithful Christology among Evangelical Lutheran Church of America students distinguished her above the rest such that she was the youth ministry leadership program director's choice for this honor," said Dave Rahn, director of HU's M.A. in youth ministry leadership and the vice president and chief ministry officer for YFC/USA ministries.

The Association of Youth Ministry Educators invites participating member institutions to nominate outstanding exemplary students who are graduating from their programs each year for this citation.

Bradbury of Glen Ellyn, Ill., graduated with a Master of Arts degree in youth ministry leadership.

A photo of Bradbury is available online at http://www.huntington.edu/News-Releases/All-Graduate-School-News/Bradbury-receives-youth-ministry-award/. Click on the photo to open and download the high-resolution image.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution a "Best Midwestern College." Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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