Epiphany – March 5, 2024
Mark Middendorf, President of Ave Maria University talks about Ignatius Book Fairs. Adora Kassab Ibrahim invites everyone to Min Sharetha.
Segment 1
Mark Middendorf, President of Ave Maria University talks about Ignatius Book Fairs.
Mark Middendorf, a native of Chicago, Illinois, holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from DePaul University. On the strength of his secular business success and after discerning a special call to the New Evangelization, he took the venture of faith, leaving the corporate world founding a lay apostolate, Lighthouse Catholic Media. From its beginning on August 15, 2005, to its merger with the Augustine Institute on December 8, 2015, Lighthouse grew to be the largest producer of Catholic audio talks and books in the world, reaching over 20 million souls with its life-changing presentations on loving and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Â
At Lighthouse Catholic Media and later at the Augustine Institute, Middendorf led the launch and expansion of FORMED.org. Together with its partner Ignatius Press, the Augustine Institute provided resources for evangelization and catechesis to more than 6,000 parishes and well over a million users. Â
February 1, 2022, Middendorf became the fourth president of Ave Maria University. He and his wife, Christine, have been married for over 30 years and have 4 children– two alumni of Ave Maria University and one currently enrolled. They reside in Ave Maria, FL.Â
Middendorf serves on the boards of 5Stones, Ignatius Press, and the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy, and has been a long-standing member of Legatus.
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Segment 2
Adora Kassab Ibrahim invites everyone to Min Sharetha.
Adora Kassab Ibrahim is a first-generation Chaldean American entrepreneur with more than 20 years of leadership expertise in the real estate industry, nonprofit sector, and business sector. Adora’s unique understanding of organizational development, nonprofit structures, and corporate culture along with her intense connection to God’s heart give her the ability to respond to the movement of the Holy Spirit and bring creative solutions to the table. Her knack and ability to look at an organization from the 10-thousand-foot view and bring wise counsel to the table is invaluable. She has consulted for international, national, and local non-profits alike. Adora has a servant’s heart and believes the most important resource of any organization are its people.Â
Adora is also passionate about the feminine genius and holy sisterhood, raising holy children, and intercessory prayer. She resides in Southeast Michigan with her husband of 24 years and their three children. She is currently taking classes towards a master’s in theology.
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