Jolee Paden serves as Campus Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) DC at George Washington University in Washington D.C. She is the author of , a devotional book for runners with scripture, prayers and encouragements to “make you into the runner God created you to be.”

Jolee Paden ’16, author of : A Runner After God’s Own Heart, returns to campus to teach on being grounded in grace.

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Jolee Paden serves as Member Services Manager at Back on My Feet, Washington DC and Author at

Inspired. Passionate. Seeking the Lord. Learning to love.

From St. Joseph, Illinois. Graduate of 91¶ĚĘÓƵ (2016). Then competitive and now recreational runner since 2006. Currently resides in Washington, DC working with Back on My Feet. Enjoys fluffy puppies & peanut butter. (Not together) Loves getting to know new people over a run. Believer in the organic, mission-centered local church. “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21

The award honors the efforts of graduating students who have made outstanding contributions to the university, community or society.

The Blue cord represents strength of conviction that one person can help to create a better institution; also willingness and openness to share thoughts and ideas.

The Gold cord represents love of spirit and yearning towards creating a better university community in which all can take part; gold is also the color of achievement.

This years recipients of the Cords of Distinction are:

• Hannah Chappell-Dick, major in Biology, minors in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, Honors, and Coaching; Bluffton, Ohio
• Bethany Chupp, major in Psychology and minors in Honors and Art; Canby, Oregon
• Anahely Cruz, major in Liberal Arts, (Elementary Education Licensure, PreK-6, Special Education Licensure K-12) and minor in Psychology; Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Tyler Eshleman, major in Peacebuilding and Development and minor in Sociology; Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Teresa Garcia-bautista, majors in History, Spanish Language & Hispanic Studies and minor in Pre-Law and Political Studies; Timberville, Virginia
• Brooke Lacock, major in Psychology, minors in Honors and Art; Paradise, Pennsylvania
• Carissa Luginbill, major in Social Work and minors in Art and Psychology; Bluffton, Ohio
• Jolee Paden, major in Business Administration, Recreation Leadership & Sports Promotion; St. Joseph, Illinois
• Philip Watson, major in Psychology and minor in Photography; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Londen Wheeler, majors in Digital Media, Photography, and Communication; Faber, Virginia

Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Senior Jolee Paden, Pastoral Assistant, explores the suffering that seeks our defeat while God wants it redeemed for His glory. She explores the story of Lazarus and the implications for our lives today as we have the opportunity to rise to new life.

This chapel is a part of the Campus Ministries series:

Chapel opens with a and then , undergraduate junior and , teaches on Running with Shackles. .

Her book , a devotional guide, can be purchased online.

What does it mean to abide in the Lord? Jolee Paden, sophomore and president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), offers prayerful reflections on just that in University Chapel.