Alumni - Lincoln Christian University

Special HonorsContinuedFor GraduatesBaccalaureate HonorsEach year the College faculty choose outstanding students to honor who are representative of the four fields ordepartments of Bible/Theology, General Education, Christian Ministries, and Christian Education Ministries, as wellas LincUp. Criteria for selecting these honored graduates include academic excellence, personal maturity, spiritualdepth, and ministry involvement. Our faculty are honored to recognize these and all our graduates as they continue touse their gifts to serve others to God's glory.Scott Russell NelsonCongratulations, Scott Russell Nelson, Mentor, OH. The Bible and Theology Field helps students acquirea working knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, a reasonable confidence in their ability to interpretand apply the message of Scripture, and a genuine desire to use this knowledge and ability to grow personally,worship corporately, and witness globally. Scott exemplifies what we desire for every student: a deepdesire to study God's Word well, an enthusiasm to share God's Word in God's world, and a genuine longingto apply God's Word to his life. We congratulate Scott as our honored student in the Bible andTheology Field. Scott is currently the Minister of Discipleship and Involvement at the Christian Church ofClarendon Hills. He is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Christian formation and ministry at WheatonCollege. He is marrying Amariah Hays on July 22, 2006.Congratulations, Cory Ryan Dunt,Milford, DE. The Christian EducationMinistries Field helps studentsdevelop the character and skillsnecessary for servant leadership ineducational or care-based settings.Cory Dunt is an example of such aservant leader in the educationalarena. He brings a contagious attitudeof energy and enthusiasm toCory Ryan Duntall that he undertakes, whether inthe classroom or in a ministry setting.His work consistently measures up to a high standard ofexcellence, usually exceeding all expectations. Cory plans to jointhe U.S. Coast Guard. His educational plans are to attend theUniversity of Delaware to pursue a Master of Education degree ineducational leadership.Congratulations, John WilliamKnox Jr., Raymond, OH. Ourcollege catalog reads, “TheChristian Ministries Field helpsstudents develop the characterand skills necessary for leadershipministry.” The field is comprisedof business, missions, youth ministry,preaching, music and masscommunications majors. Johnnypersonifies the very best of what John William Knox Jr.we prayerfully desire in all of ourstudents. His Christ-like spirit, eagerness to serve, and desire toknow Jesus and make Him known led us to choose Johnny asour honored student in the Christian Ministries area. He willcontinue to work as Associate Youth Minister at LincolnChristian Church. He plans to attend Lincoln ChristianSeminary to pursue a Master of Divinity degree.Congratulations, Mary JoanBurlington, Lincoln, IL. TheGeneral Education Field is proudto honor Mary Burlington as astudent who values the importanceof a well-rounded Christianeducation. Especially as anInterdisciplinary Studies student,Mary has shown herself to beindustrious, curious, and astute.Mary Joan Burlington She has cultivated an interest inand passion for learning in a widevariety of subject areas. Mary's commitment to worshipping Godby enriching her mind ensures that she will be just the sort of lifelonglearner that we seek to develop at LCC and within theGeneral Education program. This summer Mary will serve as theyouth intern at Logan Christian Church in Logan, Iowa. Hereducational plans are to finish her TESOL certificate.9Congratulations, LincUp HonoredStudent Carmen Elaine Halsey,Sherman, IL. Carmen typifieswhat a servant leader is. She hasserved as a role model for otherLincUp students and strives to bean encourager to her fellow classmates.Carmen also demonstratesthe ability to integrate what shereads and what she hears in classinto her work and daily life. She is Carmen Elaine Halseythe kind of student who knowsGod's Word, engages God's world, and pursues God's will forher life. Carmen plans to volunteer in youth ministry and toseek a position in healthcare administration. She will be attendingBenedictine University in Springfield, pursuing a Mastersdegree in organizational behavior.