For Wyn and Carol Laidig, investing in 大象视频 merges their core values with a conviction to live their lives according to what the Bible says. The couple made a very large gift toward the Faithful Campaign, which is focused on Bethel鈥檚 people, purpose and place. This investment is the largest individual gift the university has ever received and makes up a significant portion of the $6.5 million capital campaign.
鈥淚 hope we help keep the university on solid footing, rooted in the absolute truth of the Bible, and help equip Bethel to take steps into the future,鈥 Wyn says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 our prayer that many more will join us in this worthy endeavor.鈥
They know Bethel is a place where their gift will make a significant impact. Already, it has been put to use to make much-needed renovations to Shupe Hall and Oakwood Hall (our freshman dorms), replace the roof on Goodman Gym, attend to deferred maintenance projects and fund positions in spiritual life and marketing.
The Laidigs believe in the power of education, taught from a biblical worldview, to produce leaders with humble conviction for the cause of Christ.
鈥淎s a believer, professor and someone in ministry, these things all came together at Bethel,鈥 Wyn says.
He first became connected with Bethel through board member Sam Davenport, who asked him to consider serving on Bethel鈥檚 Board of Trustees. He became further invested when he served as an adjunct professor, leading May Term trips to Israel 鈥 an experience he describes as life-changing.
Though Wyn began his career as a professor of electrical engineering and physics, and Carol as a nurse, the Laidigs served for 20 years on the mission field. They raised their family as missionaries in Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population in the world. Wyn served as a country director for 300 missionaries and worked on Bible translation through Wycliffe. Carol homeschooled their children and provided medical care in remote communities.
The Laidigs returned to the United States in the early 2000s, when their children were in college and Wyn鈥檚 father was ready to sell his family business. Wyn took over Laidig Systems, Inc., a world leader in bulk material storage and reclaim, and served as president until his retirement in April 2025. Over the course of his career with Laidig Systems, the company grew exponentially.
Today, the Laidigs are focused on ministry and fellowship, counseling and spending time with their grandchildren.
鈥淚 hope when people look at me, they鈥檒l say, he made mistakes but he always tried to live his life according to the word of God,鈥 Wyn says.
Learn more about the Faithful Campaign and how you can join the Laidigs in giving at BethelUniversity.edu/Faithful.