Alumni - Lincoln Christian University

New Faculty Arrivingfor Fall TermMitch Simpson has beencalled to serve as AssistantProfessor of English, teachingmostly Written Compositionand some Speech as well.Mitch is a 1972 graduate ofour College and a 1996 graduateof our Seminary (M.Div.in New Testament). He alsohas a master's degree fromHuntington (IN) College.Mitch has been a full-timeinstructor in English atPurdue University, whosewriting program is one of thebest known in the country.His supervisor at Purdue saysMitch Simpsonof him that he is a "highlyaccomplished teacher" whowas hired after a national search that drew more than fifty applicantsbecause he was "superior" and who has since "served as arole model of a committed and conscientious teacher for theother instructors in the program." Mitch served as preachingminister at Fowler (IN) Christian Church from 1992 to 2002and has been a curriculum writer for Standard Publishing. Weare delighted he is joining us.Cliff Wheeler has beencalled to serve as AssistantProfessor of English and IDS,as well as teaching somecourses in our TESOL program.Cliff graduated fromLCC in 2000 and earneda second bachelor's and amaster's degree from theUniversity of Illinois atSpringfield in English withESL certification. He hastaught writing and literatureat Spring Arbor (MI)University. His supervisorsthere describe Cliff as onewho "consistently receivesCliff Wheeleroutstanding evaluations fromhis students," "an extremelypersonable and compassionate young man who seeks a variety ofmethods to help others learn and grow," and "an extremelycapable and caring servant of the students." He has served in acoffeehouse ministry near Michigan State University and hasalso led students on cross-cultural missions trips. We welcomehim to our faculty.Dr. Robert Lowery IntroducesNew BookRevelation's Rhapsody: Listening to the Lyrics of the Lamb (How to Read theBook of Revelation) by Dr. Robert Lowery, Associate Dean and Professorof New Testament at Lincoln ChristianSeminary, will be released this summer. Ordersfor this book may be placed through ourbookstore by phoning (217)732-3168, ext.2224. It will be available in print form fromCollege Press and in electronic form fromLOGOS Research Systems (Bellingham,Washington).Please see the followingendorsements of Dr. Lowery'sbook on Revelation:Dr. Lowery conducts us deeply into the symphonythat is Revelation. His wise guidance helps us hearthe music coming from the throne room. Thisdeepens our devotion. And then we are drawn toworship in ways that are practical, pastoral andevangelistic–just as the Lamb leads. I can't wait tohear volumes two and three! – Tony Twist, PhD,D.Min., President, TCM InternationalInstitute, Heiligenkreuz, AustriaPopular level guides to the Book of Revelationabound, but most of them either insist that the lastbook of the Bible is a road map of current events or12a source for reconstructing first-century history only. Lowery avoids both of thesepitfalls and deftly leads the lay person or college undergraduate down a safe pathto interpretive sanity. Enjoyably written andpeppered with personal illustrations, Lowery sets thestage for what he hopes will be two more volumes onthe Apocalypse: a brief commentary and an analysisof some of the more disputed exegetical andhermeneutical issues not touched on in thisintroduction. [This is] a welcome addition to acrowded field and one which clearly stands out fromthe crowd! – Craig L. Blomberg (Ph.D.),Distinguished Professor of New Testament,Denver Seminary, Littleton, COFor over twenty-five years I have been inspired bythe teaching, scholarship, and passion of Dr.Robert Lowery. In fact, I still turn to him forBiblical insights, understanding, and accurateapplication. He approaches one of the mostintimidating books of Scripture with the precisionof a surgeon and the love and concern of a closefriend. Your intellect will be stretched, yourassumptions challenged, and your soul infusedwith new hope. – Gene Appel, Lead Pastor,Willow Creek Community Church, SouthBarrington, IL