Kelsey Society
The Kelsey Society at Sterling College honors a special group of individuals who are partners with us in planning for the future. By designating Sterling College as a recipient of a deferred gift through their financial or estate planning, these thoughtful friends provide a dependable stream of support for the Christ-centered educational experience of Sterling College.
The Society is named in honor of Dr. Hugh Kelsey, third president of Sterling College. Dr. Kelsey was often quoted in declaring his great desire that Sterling should have a strong endowment so that it could have a solid foundation upon which to grow, as the needs of the world would demand educational expansion.
Those whose vision is focused on the future of Sterling College become "eternal partners" in the vital mission to equip saints for the work of Christ's Church and Kingdom and thereby leave a legacy for the onward movement of the Gospel and its truth and goodness in our world.
If you are an alumnus or friend of Sterling College, we provide an attorney who will review or create your estate plan free of charge. You only pay a lawyer in your state to draft the documents. Through the use of technology, this service is available to alumni and friends across the country. If you would like to know more about this free service, contact our Office of Gift Planning at giftplanning@sterling.edu or 620-278-4510.
You can also learn more about legacy gifts on our Gift Planning resource pages.
The Honorable Kathryn (McFarland) Gardner ’78 and Timothy Gardner
"Sterling College has profoundly shaped four generations of our family, inspiring each of us toward greater servant leadership. We have been enriched by the wisdom and dedication of the professors and staff, the enduring friendships formed within Sterling's creative and collegial campus community, and the College's unwavering commitment to training students to follow Jesus Christ. Through our estate gift, we hope to ensure that future students will experience the same lifelong benefits of a Sterling College education that have so deeply impacted our family."
Ron (’64) and Dorothy (’63) Collins
"When Dorothy and I started thinking about our retirement and estate planning our first thoughts were about providing for our medical care. As we realized that there might be some money remaining, we began to think about our children and charities that were important to us. As we talked more, we began to think about how much Sterling College had impacted our lives, from our meeting there, relationships with friends and faculty, preparation for our careers and learning how we wanted to live our lives. We had both received financial and emotional support which we always tried to repay over the years. Since we have always appreciated Sterling’s dedication to Christian principles and commitment to the lives of the students it just seemed appropriate that we would want to help that continue into the future."