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Imagine an unwanted child from a loveless home becoming president of three institutions of Christian higher education with a voice for world Wesleyan leader-ship.This is the life story of David McKenna. Beginning as a child growing up in a radical Holiness tabernacle, he survived that experience, enrolled in a Christian college, discovered the healthy meaning of holiness, achieved the highest academic degree, and received his calling to ministry. As the youngest college president in the nation, he took Spring Arbor Junior College to a four-year Christian liberal arts institution. The call then came to the presidency of Seattle Pacific College, where financial crisis required turnaround management before advancing to status as a Christian university. God's call then took McKenna to the presidency of Asbury Theological Seminary, renowned among seminaries for both biblical preaching and world missions in its Wesleyan heritage. McKenna retired from the presidency in 1994 in order to give full attention to his love for writing. Forty-six books confirm his legacy to the Free Methodist Church, the world Wesleyan movement and, especially, Christian higher education.

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""Seeing All Things Whole is a classic offering of 'theology as biography.' This is far more than a biography of one of the most influential leaders in the Wesleyan world. It is a deeper journey into a biblical theology of leadership which will inspire a whole new generation of leaders to serve Christ with dedication, clarity, and holiness."" --Timothy C. Tennent, president, Asbury Theological Seminary ""This personal story reinforces the reality that theology is simply the story of God with us. David McKenna synthesizes experiences, people, and divine moments on his journey with God, modeling how to discover our place in that story of becoming whole. The journey is relational, descriptive, and summative. Through the vast experiences of his life, we are afforded gentle insight into the interweaving of personal surrender and the holiness of God that leads ultimately to wholeness."" --Kevin Mannoia, founder, International Council for Higher Education ""David McKenna's latest book helps us capture the grand adventure of living our life as a response to the presence and love of God. In his 95th year, Dave continues to pursue God in ways unparalleled and unsurpassed. Always grateful for God's grace, Dave teaches us how to live a life of faithfulness not in spite of, but because of all that life brings."" --Gayle D. Beebe, president, Westmont College ""In Seeing All Things Whole, David McKenna invites readers to journey through a life lived for Christ and the transformative power of faithful leadership. Together, David and his wife Jan model a faithfulness to God's call, even in the face of adversity, leaving an indelible mark on the campuses they led. The fruits of their labors are evident today at Seattle Pacific University and a testament to their legacy of leadership. McKenna's story is a guide for those who aspire to lead with authenticity, courage, and an unwavering trust in God's plan."" --Deana Porterfield, president, Seattle Pacific University ""The Godfather of Christian Higher Education again reminds us all of the importance of a central unifying mission or life pursuit. In David McKenna's reflective memoir, his singular reason for Christian service stands clearly for all who read: to honor our Lord and Savior wholly, with heart, soul, and mind. McKenna's 'Passion for One, Compassion for All' sounds a clarion call for the next generation of Christian leaders to hold unwaveringly to our commitment to Christ and to express that commitment through tangible acts of love and service to others, regardless of the consequences."" --Brent Ellis, President, Spring Arbor University ""David McKenna opens the book of his life in the pages of Seeing All Things Whole. With higher education as the backdrop, he shares his wisdom from the lessons learned in life spent searching for calling, purpose, and holiness. In his stories, we see the times when the impossible becomes possible and how faith is strengthened by what cannot be seen or fully understood. May all who read this learn to recognize the high tides of life and embrace them."" --Tami Heim, president and CEO, Christian Leadership Alliance

"""Seeing All Things Whole is a classic offering of 'theology as biography.' This is far more than a biography of one of the most influential leaders in the Wesleyan world. It is a deeper journey into a biblical theology of leadership which will inspire a whole new generation of leaders to serve Christ with dedication, clarity, and holiness."" --Timothy C. Tennent, president, Asbury Theological Seminary ""This personal story reinforces the reality that theology is simply the story of God with us. David McKenna synthesizes experiences, people, and divine moments on his journey with God, modeling how to discover our place in that story of becoming whole. The journey is relational, descriptive, and summative. Through the vast experiences of his life, we are afforded gentle insight into the interweaving of personal surrender and the holiness of God that leads ultimately to wholeness."" --Kevin Mannoia, founder, International Council for Higher Education ""David McKenna's latest book helps us capture the grand adventure of living our life as a response to the presence and love of God. In his 95th year, Dave continues to pursue God in ways unparalleled and unsurpassed. Always grateful for God's grace, Dave teaches us how to live a life of faithfulness not in spite of, but because of all that life brings."" --Gayle D. Beebe, president, Westmont College ""In Seeing All Things Whole, David McKenna invites readers to journey through a life lived for Christ and the transformative power of faithful leadership. Together, David and his wife Jan model a faithfulness to God's call, even in the face of adversity, leaving an indelible mark on the campuses they led. The fruits of their labors are evident today at Seattle Pacific University and a testament to their legacy of leadership. McKenna's story is a guide for those who aspire to lead with authenticity, courage, and an unwavering trust in God's plan."" --Deana Porterfield, president, Seattle Pacific University ""The Godfather of Christian Higher Education again reminds us all of the importance of a central unifying mission or life pursuit. In David McKenna's reflective memoir, his singular reason for Christian service stands clearly for all who read: to honor our Lord and Savior wholly, with heart, soul, and mind. McKenna's 'Passion for One, Compassion for All' sounds a clarion call for the next generation of Christian leaders to hold unwaveringly to our commitment to Christ and to express that commitment through tangible acts of love and service to others, regardless of the consequences."" --Brent Ellis, President, Spring Arbor University ""David McKenna opens the book of his life in the pages of Seeing All Things Whole. With higher education as the backdrop, he shares his wisdom from the lessons learned in life spent searching for calling, purpose, and holiness. In his stories, we see the times when the impossible becomes possible and how faith is strengthened by what cannot be seen or fully understood. May all who read this learn to recognize the high tides of life and embrace them."" --Tami Heim, president and CEO, Christian Leadership Alliance"

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David L. McKenna is president emeritus of Spring Arbor University, Seattle Pacific University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Janet, have been married for seventy-four years, with four children, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. They reside in a lakeside condo in Kirkland, Washington.

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