David Rudie
Hometown: Danville, Ill.
Undergrad Degree: Youth Ministries, history minor
Graduate Degree: Pastoral Studies
What are your hobbies?
Playing sports, playing the Madden NFL gaming series and reading
What was your favorite class in college? Why?
Letters. I now look at whole books of the Bible differently by understanding the theme, the recipients and the circumstances surrounding the letter. On top of it all, I walked out of every class with more love and passion for my Savior.
What is your favorite college memory?
Whitewater rafting on a society stag outing
Why did you choose BJU?
I was planning on going into operations management and wanted to go to a Christian university. So for me it wasn’t even a hard choice because I knew BJU’s business training was excellent.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to enter full-time ministry as a youth pastor.
Any advice for incoming students?
Be ready to work hard, but make sure you take time to still enjoy all the people and extracurricular activities. And most importantly, make your relationship with Christ your number one priority.
If you could visit one place, where would it be?
Israel because I hear it is beautiful, and I would love to walk where Christ has walked.
What type of high school did you graduate from?
Christian school