Thank you to our
2025 Partnership Dinner Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Valet Sponsor
Bryan Christian Services
Reception Sponsor
Art Pope
Patron Sponsors
Aladdin Food Management Services
Faith Works Michigan
Michigan Panthers
Royal Park Hotel
Don Carter
Mark & Niki Frost
George & Betty Seifert
Ed & Joan Work
Table Sponsors
Anonymous
CBI Design Professionals
Edward Jones – Chad Rinke
Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc.
Glantz Family Charitable Fund
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
RCU Senior Leadership Team
Waterford Bank
Pam Barton
Bruce & Judy Foulk
Mike & Sonia Gresham
Duane & Pat Harrison
Mark & Missy Ide
Randy & Rhonda Lowry
Ernie & Ginny May
Chris & Kalai McHan
Jim & Caye Randolph
Beverly Rewold
Corrin Roach
Doug & Shelia Selke
Jason & Ana VanDuyn
Dennis & Jeanette West
Partner Sponsors & Church Sponsors
ChoiceOne Bank
Caylor Solutions
Church of Christ Care Community
Closets By Design
Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
Consolidated Document Solutions
Hope House Detroit
Judge Lisa L. Asadoorian
MacKellar Associates
Tim Hortons – Rochester Hills
United Shore Professional Baseball League
Rochester Chiropractic Clinic
Rochester Church of Christ
Eric Ebeling & Virginia Ebeling
Tina Kosuth
Nancy Salvia, Mayor, City of Rochester
Ken & Donna Slater
Dave & Dee Smith
Brian & Lisa Stogner
John & Joyce Todd
Jake Bates is a professional football kicker for the Detroit Lions. He began his collegiate career as a soccer player at the University of Central Arkansas before transitioning to football at Texas State University, where he excelled as a kickoff specialist.
In 2022, he transferred to the University of Arkansas, earning First-team All-SEC honors. After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bates briefly signed with the Houston Texans before joining the Michigan Panthers in the UFL, where he made history with a 64-yard field goal.
In 2024, he signed with the Detroit Lions and quickly became a key player, setting franchise records and delivering clutch performances. On and off the field, Bates is a Christ follower who uses his platform to share his faith and inspire others.
VIP/Speaker Reception | 5 p.m.
Doors Open | 6 p.m.
Dinner | 6:30 p.m.
VIP/Speaker reception (Royal Park Conservatory) includes a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Jake.
ABOUT PARTNERSHIP DINNER
Since 1972, Partnership Dinner has raised funds for student scholarships. What was once held on campus and at Cobo Hall (now Huntington Place) in Detroit, Partnership Dinner has grown into a tradition now hosted at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, MI.
Previous speakers include former First Lady Barbara Bush, former United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, and most recently, New York Times best seller, Bob Goff.
Questions? Contact the Development office at development@rcu.edu or 248-218-2021.
