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Vol 63, No. 4 100 Campus View Drive • Lincoln, IL 62656Summer 2007

The President'sPerspectivePublished by: Lincoln ChristianCollege and Seminary100 Campus View DriveLincoln, IL 62656Phone 217-732-3168Fax: 217-732-4078E-mail: restorer@lccs.eduwww.lccs.eduAdministration:Don Green................Vice President of ChurchDevelopmentBrian Mills................Vice President of StudentDevelopmentJonathan Nimrod......Vice President ofEnrollment ManagementKeith H. Ray............PresidentAndrea Short............Vice President of FinanceTom Tanner..............Vice President ofAcademicsGordon Venturella....Vice President ofStewardshipDevelopmentAlumni:Lynn Laughlin..........Vice President of AlumniDevelopmentTrustees:Millie Beverly............Columbus, INEugene Harker..........Indianapolis, INDwain Illman...........Bloomington, INGail Long.................Riverside, RIJohn Martin..............Bloomington, ILKathryn Ransom.......Springfield, ILKeith H. Ray............Lincoln, ILSteve Theivagt...........Springfield, ILWing Wong..............Manchester, NHGary York.................Bloomington, ILRestoration House:Dan Clymer, Director1300 Wellington RoadManchester, NH 03104Phone: 603-668-8808Fax: 603-644-4991E-mail: dclymer@juno.comVisit us on theWorldwide Web atwww.lccs.eduCheck us out on a regular basisfor up-to-date developmentsAnd so ends another school year. Studentscome and go, some with great aspirations andothers in search of a calling. Thetransformational process that occurs throughquality instruction, the passing along of Godlywisdom and truth, and the interchange ofhuman relationships are a marvel to behold. Iremain in awe of the power of “Christianeducation” and have done so since my days asa student at Lincoln Christian College andSeminary through the late 70’s and early 80’s.The enthusiasm and exhaustion thataccompanies this celebratory journey thatculminates in Commencement is one of life’sgreat wonders. We have you to thank forpartnering with us and believing in us. WeDr. Keith H. Ray, Presidentoffer this issue as testimony to our humbleservice to our Lord, entrusting these graduates to His divine calling.Look at each face, ponder each name, and pray that their lives will impact the world tothe end that our stewardship and their servanthood advance the cause of Christ as Hedeems appropriate.Remaining in Awe of Him,Dr. Keith H. RayPresidentAbout theCoverHonor student Megan Barton receives her diploma from President Keith Ray. RegistrarAlan Kline is in the background.2

Commencement SpeakerGeorge Ross, LCC '76George Ross, Senior Minister at Northside Christian Church in Albany, Indiana, served as Lincoln ChristianCollege and Seminary’s 2007 Commencement speaker.George has been serving in ministry for over 30 years. A 1976 graduate of Lincoln Christian College, hebegan that year in southern Indiana as a youth and children’s minister. George received a master’s degree inpractical theology from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1986 and has over the years served churches in Illinois,Kentucky, and Nevada. The church in Albany has grown from 1,200 to nearly 5,000 in 8 years ofministry.George and his wife Sue have two adult children, Rachel and Nathan. Both are also graduates of LincolnChristian College and involved in their own respective ministries. Rachel leads “Forget-Me-Not Ministries”located in Oradea, Romania, where she is adopting a 3-year old orphaned child, Izabela. Nathan serves as ahigh school minister at Eastview Christian Church in Bloomington, Illinois.George RossIn addition to serving at Northside, George serves on the Board of Directors of Blessing Ranch, a Christianleader renewal and resource center located in Livermore, Colorado, near the Rocky Mountains NationalForest. George is quick to acknowledge that Lincoln Christian College served as a strong foundation in developing his heart for the lost.He also credits his “desert seminary experience” with Gene Appel in Las Vegas for further expanding his whole view of ministry.DPresident'sDistinguished Service AwardDr. Dwain C. Illman is one of Lincoln Christian College’s finest sons. He and his sister Sue (LCC, 1964)were raised in Quincy, Illinois, by their widowed mother, Gladys. He was a very active member of theMadison Park Christian Church and helped to start the “Twixt Twelve and Twenty” youth rally. In 1961 hegraduated valedictorian of his class of over 400 students at Quincy High School.Dwain came to Lincoln with the same style of academic discipline that resulted in his graduating SummaCum Laude from LCC in 1965 with a degree in Ministerial Science. He held student ministries as a youthminister at Weber Street Christian Church in Urbana, Illinois, and a preaching ministry in Ripley, Illinois.He, along with another LCC student, Larry Strange, began Bible Bowl competition while both were servingas youth ministers. This was the beginning of today’s North American Christian Convention Bible Bowlcompetition. During his junior year, he began sharing his study space in the library with Marilyn Summers.They were married in 1967.Dr. Dwain C. Illman In 1970, Dwain graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School. After a three-year internship andresidency in Dallas, Texas, he took his wife Marilyn and their two daughters, Christy and Julie, to MashokoMission in Rhodesia, Africa. While there he worked with Dr. David Grubbs at a 120-bed hospital andnursing school and preached in local churches most Sundays. As war heated up in Rhodesia in 1976, it was necessary for him to leave.The family settled in Bloomington, Indiana, where Dr. Illman became part of a busy medical emergency practice.He has remained active in the local church and has been teaching Sunday school for 40 years, as well as serving as elder and making timeto be a hands-on daddy and grandpa to his three children, Christine, Julia (married to Zachary Maness) and Drew, and granddaughter,Savanna. In addition to his service to the local church and community, Dr. Illman has devoted more than 20 years of service as a memberof the Board of Trustees of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. His steadfast, astute, and encouraging spirit has been a welcomeingredient.Dr. Illman recently retired after 30 years of emergency medicine practice. His love of travel has taken him to 102 countries where heindulges his love of photography and heart for medical missions. This past year, he worked in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe on shortterm mission trips and will soon leave for Ecuador, where he will train to lead trips for the Christian Medical and Dental Association.We are proud to name Dr. Dwain C. Illman as the recipient of the 2007 President’s Distinguished Service Award, which was presentedduring the 2007 Commencement weekend activities.3

College Graduatesof 2007!CERTIFICATESJamie Marie Finn, Elkhart, INJessica Rose Hanson, Lincoln, ILShannon Nicole Robinson, Taylorville, ILKurt A. Smith, Morton, ILMelissa Charis Windham, Lincoln, ILASSOCIATE OF ARTSJillian K. Fiedler, Colorado Springs, COStephanie L. Hodam, Grant, MITwylla J. Seniff, Normal, ILBACHELOR OF ARTSShane Wesley Allen, Mt. Vernon, ILColleen R. Ayars, Lincoln, ILRebekah Katherine Baker, Clinton, IARyan Lynn Baker, Moweaqua, ILMegan June Barton, Pawnee, ILDaniel Gene Black, Terre Haute, INAdam David Brucker, Bloomington, ILCarson Drew Cheatham, Lincoln, ILAndrew W. Clark, Evansville, INAbigail M. Cole, Streator, ILStephen Anthony Collins, Edinburg, ILJustin Ross Craig, Rockford, ILJennifer L. Cyrulik, Clinton, ILRyan Douglas Dillon, Springfield, ILStephen Hall DuPuy V, Edwardsville, ILCaleb Tyler Edson, Centralia, ILJenni M. Engel, Monticello, ILDavid A. Escobar, Rochester, ILJoshua Joel Fiedler, Colorado Springs, COJamie Marie Finn, Elkhart, INCharles R. Fisher, Townsend, DENicole A. Fisher, Baltimore, MDMatthew W. Fogle, El Paso, ILJennifer Jaynette Frohn, Athens, ILJonathan David Frohn, Athens, ILLindsay Marie Gill, Bone Gap, ILBethany (Swenson) Green, Newark, ILJonathan Michael Harrison, Fisher, ILShoshannah Lea Harvey, Havre de Grace, MDNathan James Hazel, Evansville, INStephanie L. Hodam, Grant, MIJoshua Wayne Hunt, Hannibal, MORory Weston Isaac, Kenney, ILAdam T. Johnson, Indianapolis, INLisa Marie Johnson, Lincoln, ILTimothy Dale Jones, St. Charles, MODonald William Kauffman, Springfield, ILAmanda Joy Kitterman, Wellington, ILChris R. Link, Glen Carbon, ILDaniel Lee Litwiller, Normal, ILKimberly Lynn Litwiller, Athens, ILNathan E. McCarter, Oblong, ILChance Michael Newingham, Athens, ILGinger Ann Newingham, Kewanee, ILSarah Ann Nichols, Mt. Pulaski, ILRoland Leslie Nightengale Jr., Joliet, ILTyler Michael Nobis, Quincy, IL4Kari A. Otto, Ramsey, ILJessica Anne Patrick, Athens, ILJodi Beth Raymer, Bellflower, ILBenjamin Richards, Georgetown, ILShannon Nicole Robinson, Taylorville, ILJesse S. Rouse, Bristol, WIErin N. Schaufelberger, Greenville, ILHaley Rose Schell, Jerseyville, ILRandi Lynn Shaffer, Buckeye, AZAndrew Tyler Smith, Hannibal, MOBenjamin E. Sowders, Mt. Vernon, ILJennifer Morgan Staggs, Colleyville, TXMark Ryan Stewart, Clayton, INErnest Taylor Stone, Springfield, ILCasey Jo Strange, Flora, ILAdam Jameson Sutter, Saint Peters, MOCally Paige Traughber, Warrensburg, ILSamantha Rae Tumey, Loveland, OHElizabeth A. Tyring, Boonville, INRyan T. Volk, New Hampton, IAKrystle Lynn Wells, Catlin, ILHoward L. Wickersham IV, Milroy, INMelissa Charis Windham, Lincoln, ILKyle Robert Yocum, Washington, ILLincUpJeremiah P. Barraclough, Sierra Vista, AZDawn Renee Begolka, Atlanta, ILD. Martin Biggs, Greenup, ILTimothy Scott Earle, Danville, VA

Laurie Green, McLean, ILJessica Rose Hanson, Lincoln, ILNicholas P. Hanson, Lincoln, ILBarbara J. Hawk, Springfield, ILElla Jones-Hicks, Decatur, ILJeff L. Hills, Meadville, PAAaron Christopher Jackson, Lincoln, ILBrent Douglas Kenney, Lincoln, ILMary M. Merritt, New Holland, ILRuby Ann Ralston, Palmyra, ILJennifer Nichole Riggs, Emden, ILHeather D. Shoemaker, Bloomington, ILBrenda E. Sommer, Saybrook, ILDustin T. Stoudt, Bloomington, ILMaurice L. Stribling II, Atlanta, ILRoss Thomas, Hartsburg, ILScott Joseph Thomas, Crown Point, INMatthew D. Werkman, Lincoln, ILJeffery L. Wilkerson, Bloomington, ILHolli R. Will, Hudson, ILTracy Jewell Miller, Griffith, INJessica Leigh Pittman, Camp Point, ILJacob Steven Walter, Danville, ILChristina Wright, Heyworth, ILMark Leonard Yakey, Lawrenceville, ILCongratulations to the5th graduating class of LincUpBACHELOR OF SCIENCEJessica Marie Boggess, Bartlett, ILHeather Nicole Brookens, Taylorville, ILAmy Jo Flammer, Rochester, ILAbigail Nicole Harris, Bloomington, ILAllison Thompson Lambert, Streator, ILNicole Christina List, Mason City, ILErin Renee Ludwick, Ottawa, ILJayme Carol Mason, Mt. Vernon, ILLincUp graduated twenty-four students in its adult degree program.5

Seminary Graduatesof 2007!CERTIFICATESJared Alan Dupont, Rapid City, SDChristopher Ewald, Lincoln, ILJames Lucas Kilson, Heyburn, IDPamela S. Pollard, Galesburg, ILAdina M. Waddell, Memphis, TNMASTER OF ARTSJames M. Bettison, Florissant, MOBrandon Dale Boyd, Lincoln, ILJames Y. Chung, Olney, MDJared Alan Dupont, Rapid City, SDOwen Roy Englin, Athens, ILCarlos Anthony Escobar, Chicago, ILDavid E. Gross, Anamosa, IAAnn Hastings, Normal, ILJames Lucas Kilson, Heyburn, IDSing-Wai Kwan, Hong KongAmanda Beth Moneysmith, Davenport, IARoy Newman, Springfield, ILDennis A. Porter, Peoria, ILJason Christopher Rodenbeck,Indianapolis, INJulie Ann Russell, Bellevue, NEThomas Derald Seggelke, Lincoln, ILJonita D. Shoaff, Bel Air, MDZachary Tyler Stewart, Cincinnati, OHEileen Macdonald Tanner, Charlottetown, PrinceEdward IslandCarol E. Conner, Sherman, ILAmy L. Hall, Bloomington, ILDebra K. Hoover, Lincoln, ILJanet Marie Jackson, Hopedale, ILSandra A. Lancaster, Taylorville, ILCindy Rajan Martin, Kottayam,Kerala, IndiaTimothy H. Moore, Moweaqua, ILSara Beth Opperman, Springfield, ILJohn M. Vargas, Springfield, ILBeth Watkins, Springfield, ILMASTER OF DIVINITYKarl Blessing, Bloomington, ILMichael D. Cahill, Rushville, ILChristopher Ewald, Lincoln, ILDavis Garth Hodam, Lansing, KSMatthew Edward Martin, Mount Sterling, ILJonathan Loyde Nevel, Chatham, ILBrian S. Romanowski, Normal, ILJoshua Ryder, Jerseyville, ILBrett R. Sanner, Chatham, ILTodd Mitchell Smith, Decatur, ILJonathon E. Webb, Lincoln, ILSaengduan Wongratanamajcha, Chiangmai,ThailandJustin D. Wood, Wright City, MOJulie L. Yarwood, Liverpool, NYMASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELINGJon K. Ashworth, Waukegan, ILConnie Bazil, Morton, ILTy Brando, Springfield, ILPresented to all Seminary graduates, the towel represents a ministry of servanthood.6

The following certificates anddegrees were awarded in Augustof 2006:Troy A. Harding, Lincoln, ILCertificate in TESOLB.A., Intercultural Studies (Bivocational Missions)Sandra Kay Kellerstrass, Morton, ILM.A.C.Christopher Martin Maddox, Cambridge, MDA.A., General MinistryElyse L. Salmon, Urbana, ILB.A., Intercultural Studies (Bivocational Missions)Jerrod Dale Sharp, Neoga, ILB.A., General Ministry (Biblical Languages andLinguistics)B.A., Intercultural Studies (Bivocational Missions)Ronald Tanner, Plainfield, ILB.A., General MinistryThe following degrees wereawarded in December of 2006:Travis M. Bless, Athens, ILB.A., Business AdministrationStephanie F. Brown, Washington, ILM.A.C.Lisa N. Carder, Cumberland, MDB.A., Community and Care Ministries“Sonny” Carl D. Clark II, Avon, ILB.A., General Ministry (Preaching)Katie Lynn Craner, Riverton, ILB.S., BibleKatherine A. Geisler, Mt. Sterling, ILB.A., Business AdministrationChristian D. Hendren, Mattoon, ILB.A., Early Childhood MinistryJared James Hla, Chiang Mai, ThailandM.A., General TheologyNathan W. Kascel, Heyworth, ILB.A., General Ministry (Spiritual Formation)Melissa M. King, McHenry, ILA.A., BiblePhillip Krueger, Yuma, AZM.Div., General MinistryJeffrey D. Malkamaki, Decatur, ILB.A., General Ministry (LincUp)Jason L. McGaughey, Carthage, ILA.A., General Ministry (Social Work)Kristin Marie Nelson, Indianapolis, INB.A., Business AdministrationElizabeth A. Pustaver-Wendorf, Aurora, ILB.A., General Ministry (LincUp)Erin Sue Rhodes, Erie, ILA.A., Early ChildhoodKent Allan Sanders, Potosi, MOM.A., Worship StudiesTimothy Michael-Thomas Sheagren, Macomb, ILB.A., General Ministry (Intercultural Studies)Brandon Sisney, St. Joseph, ILA.A., BibleKimberly Swanson, Naperville, ILA.A., Office ManagementClayton Tinervin, Springfield, ILB.A., General Ministry (Preaching)Timothy Edward Ulven, Rockford, ILB.A., General MinistryTTThis is a happy day for Andy Clark.Turning the tassel represents achievement forCharis Windham and the Class of 2007.Sing-Wai Kwang of Hong Kong receives the M.A. degree.7TTom Seggelke, M.A., receives the Servant'sTowel from Dr. Dinelle Frankland.PProfessors Neal and Miriam Windhamcongratulate their daughter Charis.

Special Graduate HonorsLincoln Christian SeminaryEach year the Seminary faculty selects outstanding students who are representative of various academic areas whichrepresent the three degree programs: Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Counseling, and Master of Divinity. Thoseselected have demonstrated academic excellence, personal maturity, spiritual depth, and ministry involvement.Congratulations James Bettison, Florissant, MOMaster of Arts in Old Testament“Jim has distinguished himself as not only an excellent student, but as a valuable member of thePioneer Bible Translator’s team in West Africa. His work in Bible translation puts into practice in asignificant way one of the goals of the Seminary’s Biblical Studies department − understanding andapplying Scripture responsibly through proficiency in the Biblical languages. Jim has overseen thetranslation of the New Testament into Pular. He is now engaged in translating the Old Testament.His M.A. thesis was a model of research into Biblical Hebrew poetry and practical application totranslation issues for the Pular language. Jim’s contribution to the Kingdom has already hadimportant impact. It has been a blessing to work with Jim over the last several years.” − Dr. GaryJHall.James BettisonJim will continue working with Pioneer Bible Translators bringing God’s word to life for theFulbe people, located in Guinea, West Africa. He and his wife just adopted two children in addition to the two theyalready have.Congratulations Debra Hoover, Lincoln, ILMaster of Arts in Counseling“The Master of Arts in Counseling emphasizes professional-level counseling as a ministry in behalfof Christ. Deb Hoover exemplifies the aims of this program. Her service to and on behalf of Christis exhibited in her participation in mission agencies, her partnership with her husband in theministry to Lincoln Bible Church, her counseling with LCC students, her foster-care for youth, andher service as a public health nurse. She always serves with grace, excellence, and faithfulness.” − Dr.Paul Boatman.Deb plans to continue using the skills she has learned in her present position at Logan CountyHealth Department in the cancer program.DDebra HooverMMatt MartinCongratulations Matt Martin, Mt. Sterling, ILMaster of Divinity in New Testament“Matt is a portrait of purpose and promise. As a servant-leader, he is committed to balancingGod’s grace and truth. Throughout his journey he has proven himself to be a responsible husband,father, preacher, and student. In all of these vital areas he has shown humility, a commitment toexcellence, and a teachable spirit. His engaging personality and sense of humor have made him adelight both in and out of the classroom. He is devoted to making more and better disciples ofJesus. Because he has allowed his heart and mind to be shaped by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit,we eagerly expect God to be glorified even more in the years ahead.” Dr. Dinelle Frankland andDr. Robert Lowery.Matt is the preaching minister at Cornerstone Christian Church in Mt. Sterling, IL, and plans tocontinue in that position.8

Special Baccalaureate HonorsLincoln Christian CollegeEach year the College faculty chooses outstanding students to honor who represent the four academic fields of Bible/Theology, General Education, Christian Ministries, and Christian Education Ministries, as well as LincUp (ouradult degree completion program). Criteria for selection include academic excellence, personal maturity, spiritualdepth, and ministry involvement. The following graduates were recognized for special honors:Congratulations, Jesse Rouse, Bristol, WI. The Bible and Theology Field helps students acquire aworking 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 growpersonally, worship corporately, and witness globally. Jesse exemplifies what we desire for every student:a deep desire to study God’s Word well, an enthusiasm to share God’s Word in God’s world, and agenuine longing to apply God’s Word to his life. We congratulate Jesse as our honored student in theBible and Theology Field. His future plans are to continue his education at Lincoln ChristianSeminary.Jesse RouseCongratulations, Jayme Mason,Mt.Vernon, IL. The ChristianEducation Ministries Field helpsstudents develop the character andskills necessary for servant leadershipin educational or care-based settings.Jayme Mason is an example of sucha servant leader in the educationalarena. She brings a contagiousJattitude of energy and enthusiasm toJayme Masonall that she undertakes, whether inthe classroom or in a ministry setting. Her work consistentlymeasures up to the highest standard of excellence, usuallyexceeding all expectations.Congratulations, Jessica Pittman,Camp Point, IL. The GeneralEducation Field is proud to honorJessica Pittman as a student whovalues the importance of a wellroundedChristian education.Especially as an InterdisciplinaryStudies student, Jessica has shownherself to be industrious, curious,Jessica Pittman and astute. She has cultivated aninterest in and passion for learningin a wide variety of subject areas. Jessica’s commitment toworshipping God by enriching her mind ensures that shewill be just the sort of life-long learner that we seek todevelop at LCC and within the General Education program.Following graduation, Jessica plans to pursue a teachingposition in middle school science.9Congratulations, M. CharisWindham, Lincoln, IL. Our collegecatalog says “the Christian MinistriesField helps students develop thecharacter and skills necessary forleadership ministry.” The field iscomprised of business, mission, youthministry, preaching, music, and masscommunications majors. Charispersonifies the very best of what weM. Charis Windhamprayerfully desire in all of ourstudents. Her grace-filled spirit, exemplified in graciousnesstoward everyone she meets, is absolutely refreshing. She trulylives out Jesus’ assumption that we are salt and light in a darkand decaying world. We are pleased to present Charis as ourhonored student in the Christian Ministries area.Congratulations LincUp HonoredStudent Jeff Hills, Meadville, PA.Jeff Hills typifies what a servant leaderis. He has served as a role model forother LincUp students and strives tobe an encourager to his fellowclassmates. Jeff also demonstrates theability to integrate what he reads andwhat he hears in class into his dailylife. He is the kind of student who Jeff Hillsknows God’s Word, engages God’sworld, and pursues God’s will for his life. Jeff is seeking aministry position in the area of discipleship. He plans toattend Lincoln Christian Seminary in the fall and is currentlyserving as a small group leader at Lincoln Christian Church.

Students:If you had it to do over, would you?One of the most important questions a school can ask astudent is this: “If you had it to do all over again, wouldyou still come here?” In fact, that is one of the veryquestions asked each year to more than 600,000 studentsstudying at nearly 900 colleges and universities across thecountry. That key question is part of a survey administeredannually by Noel-Levitz, a consulting firm in highereducation. This past March we asked our students tocomplete this survey, and we are gratified that they aresatisfied—and then some—with their experiences here.The very last question on this 50+ item survey simplyasks: “If you had to do it over, would you enroll hereagain?” The average rating for private colleges in thiscountry was 74%. Our students rated this question atan incredibly high 90%!The results of this national survey, called the “StudentSatisfaction Inventory,” are overwhelmingly positive andput LCCS in a very favorable light compared to privatecolleges across America. In short, our students ratedLCCS above the national norms in every major categoryof academic and student life. And on all 50+ individualquestions, we scored above the national norms on everyitem but one—diversity. The top three rated items werethese: campus staff are caring and helpful, residence hallstaff are concerned about me as an individual, andfaculty are usually available to students.The 50+ questions on the survey are compiled into ninemajor categories, with four summarizing academic lifeon campus and five summarizing overall student life.The highest score possible is a 7, with anything above5.5 considered exceptional. Those nine categories aresummarized in the accompanying graphs. No wonderour students would do it over again and come here.They truly appreciate what LCCS has to offer. We thankGod that our students are finding us true to our word, aswe seek to be true to His Word.Academic LifeStudent Life7LCCSPeers7LCCSPeers66554InstructionAdvisingLibraryRegistration4Student CenteredStudent ProgramsRecruitment/Financial AidSafety/SecurityCampus Morale10

Lincoln ReceivesEnrollment Growth AwardAt the annual meeting in February 2007 of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), Lincoln ChristianCollege and Seminary was recognized as the largest size school of those with 600 or more full-time-equivalency (FTE).ABHE has nearly 200 accredited and affiliate members in North America and awards four of these growth awards eachyear, one for each of the four size quadrants in the Association. Lincoln’s FTE growth this past fall was 7.3% over theprevious fall, setting our own record this past fall with the largest enrollment in our history.It is also interesting to note that three of the four growth award recipients this year were Restoration Movement schools(St. Louis Christian College and William Jessup University being the other two). The growth award comes with a lovelyplaque which is displayed in our Library and a $250 gift check to the Library. Lincoln has been an accredited memberof ABHE for more than 50 years. Our Library Director Nancy Olson and Vice President of Academics Tom Tannercompleted terms of service this year on the ABHE Commission on Accreditation and the ABHE Board of Directors,respectively.Lincoln Enters"Exchange Program" in Seoul, South KoreaVision 2015, our vision and strategy towards becoming a national leaderin Christian higher education, plans for LCCS to be more intentional in“developing national and international connections by partnering withother organizations that will help us enhance our mission and vision”(section 4.4). One of the specific ways to do so is by “establishing exchangeprograms with other institutions that include an exchange of faculty on anational and international basis, including study abroad programs.”(4.4.1)President Keith Ray and President Kang Lee sealtheir agreement with signatures and a handshake.LCCS educators share in the exchange agreement. Picturedare (left to right) Dr. Keith Ray, Dr. Brian Messner (rear),Academic Dean Karen Diefendorf, Dr. Karen Estep (rear),Dr. Kang Lee, and Dr. Tom Tanner, V.P. of Academics.President Ray and Dr. Kang Pyung Lee, President of Seoul ChristianUniversity, Seoul, South Korea, signed an agreement between our twoschools that takes us one step closer to fulfilling that vision. It includes theexchange of faculty members through sabbatical programs, studentexchange through study abroad, collaboration and exchange of academicmaterials and information, joint research activities,participation in seminars and academic meetings, jointcultural programs, and other activities as deemed appropriate.While the specifics of the programs articulated in thisagreement are just beginning to be worked out, we havebegun some key discussions. Also, Jim Chung, a 2007 LCSgraduate with a Master of Arts in Christian Education, willbe joining Seoul Christian University’s faculty to teachChristian Education. Jim will become a key liaison betweenour two schools. We look forward to God’s leading in thisnew venture and are excited about the potential thisrelationship holds for our students, faculty, and the Kingdomof God.11

Gordon VenturellaAndrea Short has been named Lincoln’sVice President of Finance effective June1, 2007. Andrea served with PresidentRay as his Assistant while both were atDallas Christian College. WhenPresident Ray moved to Lincoln as ourpresident in 1998, Andrea also movedto Lincoln for one year and was animportant player in Dr. Ray’s transition.Returning to Dallas, Andrea served intwo controller/accounting managerAndrea Short positions, the most recent being withSebastian & Associates. Andrea is agraduate of Dallas Christian College and of the University ofDallas, where she received the Masters of Business Administration.Andrea has a 4-year old adopted daughter, Lilly.LC Sutton will be joining our Collegefaculty as Associate Professor ofChristian Ministries, effective this fall.He is a graduate of our College andSeminary and is completing a D. Min.from Emmanuel School of Religion.LC has held preaching and youthministries in Illinois, Indiana, andNorth Carolina, where most recently hehas been serving as Dean and Professorof Preaching at Winston-Salem BibleLCollege. We welcome LC and his wifeLC SuttonDeedee and their three children as theytransition from seven years of service in North Carolina.Jolene Smaage will be joining theCollege faculty as the Director of theCommunity and Care Ministriesprogram, effective August, 2007. Joleneis a graduate of Jacksonville (Florida)University where she received a B.A. inPsychology and Sociology. Shecontinued her education at CincinnatiChristian University where she receivedthe M.A. in Counseling. She is licensedas a Professional Counselor and as aJolene Smaage Professional Clinical Counselor.Currently she directs Haven of HopeCounseling Services. Her professional memberships include theAmerican Association of Christian Counselors, the AmericanCounselors Association, and Chi Sigma Iota. Jolene, her husbandDarin and four children, ages 8 to 1, will move to Lincoln thissummer.WelcomeNew Administrators and FacultyGordon Venturella has been named Vice President of Stewardship Development, effective June 1, 2007, replacingGary Edwards who has served here since 2001. Gary, who has attempted retirement on a couple of other occasions,will be moving back to his “homeland” in Indiana. Gary has been instrumental in leading two capital campaignsand will be leaving big shoes to fill. Gordon is a graduate of Ozark Christian College, Houston Graduate Schoolof Theology, and is a CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive). Gordon’s prior employment history includes VicePresident of Ozark Christian College and Hope International University. He was Associate Vice President atConcordia University in Chicago and Director of Major Gifts for International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.Gordon has directed a variety of campaigns for non-profit organizations, including higher education schools,mega-churches, and international relief organizations. We are grateful for the years of service that Gary Edwardsprovided and are delighted that God has brought Gordon to us to assume this vital role. Gordon and his wife Resacurrently reside in Chicago.12Alan Kline, Registrar for Lincoln ChristianCollege and Seminary since 1978, hasindicated his desire to assume a reducedrole in the Registrar’s office. Alan willserve as Assistant to the Registrar and willcontinue to be an important player in thisbusy office. Shawn Smith, who hasserved as Assistant to the Registrar sincelast summer, will be switching roles withAlan and will assume the Registrar’sposition. Shawn is only the third Registrarin the school’s 63-year history, the firstbeing Mrs. Geneva McFadden and thenSShawn SmithAlan. Shawn is a graduate of Florida Christian College and LincolnChristian Seminary.Nealy Brown will be joining our Seminaryfaculty this fall as Assistant Professor ofPastoral Care and Counseling. Nealy is a1995 graduate of the University of Illinois(majoring in psychology), a 2002 graduateof our Seminary with both a Master ofArts in Counseling degree and a Masterof Divinity degree. She expects tocomplete her Ph.D in psychology fromNorthcentral University in Arizona thissummer. She currently serves a dual roleas a chaplain in the U.S. Air ForceNealy BrownReserve and as a counselor on staff at achurch in North Carolina. She and her husband Jeff have a 16-yearoldadopted daughter, Joy, from Nigeria.Steven Cone will join the College thisfall as an Instructor in Theology. Steve isa 1993 graduate of the University ofIllinois, a 1999 graduate of our Seminary,and is completing a Ph.D. in theologyfrom Boston College. For the last threeyears, Steve has been serving as anindependent missionary with ImpactMinistries International in the CzechRepublic. His ministry there has focusedon discipleship-centered Bible studyamong Czech young people. His prior Steven Coneministry experience includes missionservice in Ireland and the Philippines, campus ministry work at theUniversity of Illinois, and local church ministry in Illinois and NewEngland.

“Growing Up With Your Church”November 12-13, 2007(4:00 p.m. Monday to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday)Featured speakers:Tom Ellsworth, Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, Bloomington, INGuthrie Veech, President, St. Louis Christian CollegeNeal Windham, Professor of New Testament and Greek, Lincoln Christian CollegeHard work translates into ministry.Illinois StateRegistration fee is $40 and includes Monday supper and Tuesday lunchRooms at Holiday Inn Express are $71.04 (tax included)and may be shared by as many as four registrants.Some scholarships will be available this year.Contact Andy Baker at rvcc@soltec.net to apply.Week of E3satisfying way of serving people.” In Romania, students taught VBS andhelped with the care of orphans. One team worked in an art therapy programfor former child soldiers in Uganda. A trip to Níńos de Mexico put studentsto work hauling bags of concrete to the top of a roof, only to find that thewater supply had been cut off and no concrete could be mixed. Trip leaderWayne Shaw pointed out that students learn the reality of mission work, tobe flexible and serve joyfully in spite of being far from home and jugglingunexpected circumstances. Week of E3 is a powerful vehicle for students totake God’s message into the world.Ministers' RetreatProgramThis year the Week of E3 program took 400 students to over 40 servicesites to encounter God, to engage in His Work, and to be exposed to whereGod is working. The YMCA, Peoria Dream Center, and Little GalileeChristian Camp were among the institutions that welcomed LCC students.At The Genesis Project, a women’s recovery shelter, students assisted withdemolition and remodeling. Fifty students worked in the New England areawith Restoration House, a church planting organization. Students providedworship music, childcare, Sunday school lessons, and community outreachfor Easter. Several teams worked with the homeless or inner city youth inmetropolitan areas including Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. An ImpactPrayer Gathering in South Bend,IN, immersed students in prayer.Lissa Blood, a senior, stated,“Intercessory prayer is a deeply13Romanian children welcome the love andattention shown by our students.

A History of The Hole:"From The Hole to the Whole World "By Tom Tanner, Vice President of AcademicsHow do you say goodbye to a building . . . especially when that building is more than a building,and the goodbye is not really a goodbye? How do you bid adieu to a dormitory . . . a dormitorythat is the closest thing we’ve ever had around here to a fraternity . . . a fraternity that boasts thelikes of our own J.K. Jones, Neal Windham, Steve Collins, and many others now on staff here .. . a fraternity that boasts Bible college presidents, academic deans, countless ministers andmissionaries, and an untold number of other Christian leaders in many other vocations?Timothy Hall as we have known it since 1951Is there a fitting farewell for this tabernacle we call Timothy Hall, or more affectionately TheHole? I use the term tabernacle advisedly but, I think, appropriately. While the Old Testamenttabernacle served a single purpose but moved to many places, this tabernacle we call TimothyHall has sat in only one place but has served many purposes. Here is its history:Chapter 1 I call “The Hole for The Whole Campus.” On June 1, 1951, Timothy Hall was dedicated as the main administration/classroom/faculty/librarybuilding. It was simply called, for lack of a better term, the campus. In fact, for awhile The Whole Campus was housed in The Hole. It was built for lessthan $90,000, almost all of it coming from small gifts from churches and individuals. The school’s first academic dean, Charles Mills, was the dedicatoryspeaker on that June day in 1951. The school was 7 years old when the building we call Timothy Hall was occupied that fall for the first time. TheHole—The Whole Campus—had room for 3 administrators, 12 faculty, 10 classrooms, and a library with 7,000 volumes. The Hole remained virtuallyThe Whole Campus for nearly a decade, with only the cafeteria/gym and Harmony Hall complementing it.An entire generation of alumni from the 1950s know Timothy Hall only as “the campus,” along with the cafeteria/gym and Harmony Hall. They studiedin that building; they went to class in that building; they met with their professors in that building; many met their future spouses in that building. Theywatched their little student body grow that decade from 250 to nearly 500 students in the building we now call The Hole, but which back then wasvirtually The Whole Campus. That brings us to 1960 when this tabernacle we call Timothy Hall moved to a new purpose.Chapter 2 in the history of The Hole I call “The Hole for the Whole Seminary.” The Hole ceased to be The Whole Campus when a new administrationbuilding was built in 1960. We still call that 1960 building the Administration building—47 years later. When the then new Administration buildingwas dedicated on October 23, 1960, The Hole moved from being The Whole Campus to becoming instead The Whole Seminary. I say that because inthe Fall of 1960 the Seminary took over the building, lock, stock, and barrel. It became the Seminary building. From campus home to seminary home,Timothy Hall was on the move again. Our campus newsletter, The Restorer, records that 3,000 people from all over the Midwest attended there-dedication of The Hole as The Whole Seminary, along with the new Administration building. The Seminary called The Hole home for 5 years from1960 to 1965. When the Seminary moved there in 1960, it had 51 students and 7 faculty and plenty of room to grow. And grow it did. By 1965,Lincoln Christian Seminary had doubled in size to more than 100 students and nearly a dozen faculty. The Hole was just too small to house The WholeSeminary any more. So a new Seminary building was built in 1965 and named Restoration Hall. That brings me to Chapter 3.Chapter 3 I call “The Hole for the Holers.” What we now call The Hole didn’t become totally a men’s residence until August of 1965—42 years ago(though some argue it was 1964). That’s when The Whole Seminary building was remodeled as Timothy Hall, the College’s very first men’s residencehall. Of course, it still wasn’t The Hole. In fact, this new men’s dorm wasn’t even supposed to becalled Timothy Hall. If you read The Restorer that spring (the February 28, 1966, issue), you willsee a diagram of what we now call Timothy Hall with another name on it. It was actually plannedto be called Berea Hall, but for some unknown reason the name Timothy Hall won out.I don’t remember how many years later it was that “The Name” became official and public. Ialways date it to a sermon preached in this chapel many years ago. We were having a sermon seriesthat year on the King James Version of I Peter 1:15 “Be ye holy.” Lynn Hiernonymus was thechapel speaker that day. We used to have a wooden sign right in front of the chapel that had thechapel theme for the year painted on it. I remember quite vividly Dr. Hieronymus stepping outfrom behind the pulpit as he began his message. He walked over to the sign and flipped over alittle white sheet of paper with 3 letters on it that replaced the last letter on the sign. As he didArtists conceptual for the renovated TimothyCenter for Global Ministryso, the whole chapel erupted. Dr. Hieronymus then read the new sign. It simply said, “Be ye holers.” Ever since, we have had probably the only Biblecollege fraternity in the history of Bible colleges. We were Holers.But all good things must come—not to an end but to a transition. And today, too, we also mark a transition in the history of The Hole. The tabernaclewe call Timothy is about to move as we announce a new name and a new chapter in the history of The Hole.Chapter 4, the next chapter but not the last, I call “The Hole for the Whole World.” Timothy Hall is about to reclaim its youth. This building beganas The Whole Campus. Then it became The Whole Seminary. For the last 39 years, it has been known simply as The Hole for The Holers. But we areabout to turn this tabernacle into a place of worship and witness whose light will be seen around the whole world. Starting this fall, our goal is for TheHole to house our Christian Ministries Field, including our ministries and missions programs, along with some other areas. Henceforth, it will beknown as The Timothy Center for Global Ministry. The history of The Hole will not die, but will be reborn. The legacy will live on in new andmarvelous ways.14

Class of '57Celebrates 50th AnniversaryDuring Commencement weekend, ten of the twenty-two living members of theClass of ’57 came to campus to celebrate 50 years since their graduation fromLincoln Bible Institute. Pictured left to right, are: (first row) Wauneta Benton,Revis Brazle, Jacqueline Kearney, Robert Longdon; (second row) Leon Langston,Verlin Parker, Robert Kelly, Patsy Wilson, Joe Seggelke, and JackWachenschwanz.Class of 1957Annual Election BringsLeadership to Alumni AssociationThe regular semi-annual meeting of the Alumni Council was held onFriday, May 11, 2007. The Council listened and responded to a PresidentialUpdate led by Dr. Keith Ray. Additionally, the Council carried out theirgovernance responsibilities per the Association’s By Laws:ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONGIFT REVENUE BUDGET2007-08Those elected to serve on the Executive Cabinet are:Bob Twist, Elkhart, IL, LCC ’81, LCS – PresidentBob Phillips, Champaign, IL, LBI ’54 – Past PresidentBob Guy, Heyworth, IL, LCS ’85, ’90 – Vice PresidentBrandon Boyd, Lincoln, IL, LCC ’98, LCS ’01, ’07 −SecretaryBecky Payne, Springfield, IL, LCC ’94, LCS ’00 –DelegateMarge Iden, Lincoln, IL, LCC ‘64 – DelegateThose elected to serve on the Alumni Council from June 1, 2007 toMay 31, 2011 are:Penny Arnold, Cisne, ILR. Andrew Baker, Fisher, ILJami Bray, Moweaqua, ILTony Billingsley, McLean, ILJim Caler, Chatham, ILNicki Knopp Green, Bloomington, ILHenry Johnson, Lincoln, ILJack W. Knox, Raymond, OHMichelle Luzadder, Springfield, ILRachael Marten, Lincoln, ILSally Miller, Witt, ILVinton Ritchey, Joliet, ILAnne Sheets, Bloomington, ILLori Thomas, Lincoln, ILKevin Wolfe, Mattoon, ILBrent Zastrow, Milford, IL15Total proposed budget is $180,000 (raised from $175,000), June 1,2007, through May 31, 2008. Distribution of these gifts will be asfollows:General Fund 25% $ 43,500Special project – Timothy Hall Renovation 11% 19,500Library Books/Equipment 14% 25,500Scholarships 11% 30,500Vice President of Alumni Development 29% 52,000Association Expenses/Alumni Gatherings 5% 9,000TOTAL 100% $180,000Due to space limitations in this issue and the large numberof contributions to the Alumni News section, the AlumniNews will appear on our website (www.lccs.edu) underthe Alumni link. Please refer to this section often.ALUMNI TO MEET AT NACCIN KANSAS CITYLincoln Alumni will meet on July 4, 2007,for our annual Alumni Reunion at the NACCin Kansas City. Details are as follows:Where: Kansas City Marriott Downtown(connecting hotel to the Convention Center)Time: 8:30 p.m., following the NACC evening serviceReservations: None requiredThis reunion will include a sit-down reception withhors d’oeuvres and a program that includesRestoration Award presentations. Take advantageof fellowship opportunities at our exhibit booth also.

Energizing the Smaller Church2007 ConferenceRELEASING THEP WEROF THE SMALLER CHURCHSeptember 7 – 8, 2007Hosted by Lincoln Christian College and SeminaryHear from speakers and church leaders who have ledsmaller churches to growth and influence. Bring staffmembers, elders, deacons, ministry teams, and others whowould benefit from the inspiration and information tohelp smaller churches become all that God wants them tobecome.Outstanding Main Speakers!David Roadcup • Larry TravisBarney Wells • Mark TaylorCost and Registration: Please register at www.escnetwork.org/conferences/2007 or call 1.800-543-1353. Cost perperson is $59.00 for advanced registration, and includesall sessions, refreshment breaks, and the closing banquet.Housing is not included. Please see Lincoln’s web sitewww.lccs.edu for local housing options. Please use youre-mail confirmation as proof of registration. Registrationat the door is $69 each.Plus eight workshops (offered twice):• Worship: Focusing on the Audience of One –Planning God-Centered, Visitor-Friendly Services• Ministers, Elders, and Deacons: KingdomTeamwork – Building Positive Relationships forEffective Decision Making• Education: Intentional Disciple Making – ChangingLives through Sunday Schools and Small Groups• Children’s Ministry: Is It Time for Church Yet? –Attracting Families through Quality Programs• Youth Ministry: An Eye on the Future – EquippingAdults to Disciple Teens• Missions: Moving Toward a Missional Culture –Developing a Philosophy and Passion for Outreach• Unity: Keeping the Body Intact – Managing Change,Preventing Conflict• Spiritual Formation: The Feast that Satisfies –Leading People to Intimacy with GodConference ScheduleFriday, September 7:6:00 p.m. Registration–Henderson Hall7:00 p.m. Main Session with David Roadcup onValues and Vision8:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussions8:45 p.m. Q & A SessionSaturday, September 8:8:00 a.m. Main Session with Larry Travis onGrowth Stories9:15 a.m. Workshops10:45 a.m. Main Session with Barney Wells on InThe Trenches12:00 noon Workshops1:15 p.m. Luncheon and Main Session with MarkTaylor on Encouragement2:45 p.m. Closing100 Campus View Drive • Lincoln, IL 62656Vol. 63 No. 4 Summer 2007Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDSpringfield, ILPermit No. 800Change service Requested

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The President'sPerspectivePublished by: Lincoln ChristianCollege and Seminary100 Campus View DriveLincoln, IL 62656Suzann Rogers, EditorPhone 217-732-3168Fax: 217-732-4078E-mail: restorer@lccs.eduwww.lccs.eduAdministration:Don Green................Vice President of ChurchDevelopmentBrian Mills................Vice President of StudentDevelopmentJonathan Nimrod......Vice President ofEnrollment ManagementKeith H. Ray............PresidentAndrea Short............Vice President of FinanceTom Tanner..............Vice President ofAcademicsGordon Venturella....Vice President ofStewardshipDevelopmentAlumni:Lynn Laughlin..........Vice President of AlumniDevelopmentTrustees:Millie Beverly............Columbus, INEugene Harker..........Indianapolis, INKen Hazelwood........Amarillo, TXGail Long.................Riverside, RIJohn Martin..............Bloomington, ILSherry Miller.............Hickory Hills, ILKeith H. Ray............Lincoln, ILSteve Theivagt...........Springfield, ILWing Wong..............Manchester, NHGary York.................Bloomington, ILRestoration House:Dan Clymer, Director1300 Wellington RoadManchester, NH 03104Phone: 603-668-8808Fax: 603-644-4991E-mail: dclymer@juno.comVisit us on theWorldwide Web atwww.lccs.eduCheck us out on a regular basisfor up-to-date developmentsAs I write this article the dust is settling acrossour campus. The fall semester is underway.Excitement fills the air as freshmen, newseminary students, and returning studentsstart another chapter in their lives. The truthis, we the faculty, staff, and administratorsgreatly miss the students over the summermonths. We are overjoyed at their presence.On the other hand, summer provides theopportunity to reflect on the past year, takestock of God’s good work among us, andprepare for the ensuing school year. For thatwe are thankful. This issue will report to youone of the most exciting events in years. Wehave completed the construction of the firstnew dormitory in more than 30 years. RuthDr. Keith H. Ray, PresidentHall is a beautiful new dormitory for ourfemale students. It was completed just in time for our fall move-in weekend. We arethrilled with the final product and believe it will serve the needs of our students for yearsto come.We hope and pray that it will complement classroom instruction and serve as a “newhome” for our students. We want our campus to be a home that honors Jesus Christ,teaches His truths, watches for the moving of His Spirit, and savors the wonder ofChristian fellowship. The stories you read here will confirm our hopes and dreams. Wehope you will join us in our celebration of yet another testimony to God’s greatness andgoodness.Always at home at LCCS,Dr. Keith H. Ray, President2

Meet Gordon...Revisit StewardshipGordon Venturella, who was named Lincoln’s Vice President of Stewardship Developmenteffective June 1, 2007, has lost no time getting acclimated and mobilized, meeting Lincolnconstituents around the country. In the interview below you will find Gordon a highlyqualified person to take the wheel of not-for-profit fundraising for Lincoln Christian Collegeand Seminary. But more than that, you will find a friend with whom you can share in thebiblical viewpoints and values of Christian stewardship.Briefly describe your experienceas a development officer:I’ve been involved in church, higherGordon Venturella education and parachurch fundraisingfor fourteen years servingacross the United States and in a diversity of cultural contexts.Prior to that, I served the local church in a variety of ministries,mostly urban, for over twenty years. Pretty amazing for someonewho is only thirty years old, wouldn’t you say?What goals do you have for your new leadership role atLincoln?Resource the Vision of LCCS – realizing the future fundingneeds of Lincoln will, in a very real way, impact the nextgeneration of those who attend and serve here.Redefine the way churches raise funds – the needs of churches,particularly larger churches, will enter a season in the not-toodistantfuture that will require a fundamental shift in the waythey fund their ministry. We want to lead that shift and create anew culture of philanthropy.Reconnect Lincoln to Chicago – Great untapped resources andopportunities for service exist in this third largest metro area inthe country.What particularly captures your imagination and energyin serving at Lincoln?The opportunity to challenge a new generation in the ministryof fundraising. LCCS has a bright and accomplished faculty,experienced and capable administrators, and a visionarypresident.I understand you will be living and working out ofChicago. Describe how that will work and how youbelieve it will be advantageous for all of us.The obvious one is travel. Chicago is the travel hub for thecentral United States. I live 12 miles from Midway Airport and17 miles from O’Hare. If you can’t get there from one of thosetwo places you don’t need to go. Another benefit relates to thegoal of reconnecting Chicago to Lincoln. This world-class andinfluential city sits only 170 miles north of Lincoln. And thoughmany alums live and work in Chicago, and there are a few greatchurches, it could be so much more, especially in the city, for3Chicago, for Lincoln, and ultimately for the Kingdom.The benefit for me is that I’m able to pursue my love of urbanministry by continuing to live in the city.What is your favorite part of stewardship developmentand why?Far and away, it is meeting and developing relationships of trustwith generous people who believe in the mission and ministryof Christian Higher Education. It’s a great privilege to learn andbe inspired by these people.When can we expect our first gift for $25 milliondollars?Why do you limit your question to $25 million?Articulate for us the top ten (or more) observationsregarding giving/stewardship for all Christians toreflect upon.• Givers give.• Pennies don’t fall from heaven.• God cares just as much about the 90% as the 10%.• The biggest barrier is fear not finances.• Giving is a spiritual issue before it’s a financial issue.• Gratitude – not guilt – is the most powerful motivator.• Fundraising is a ministry.• Fundraising is not financial management or accounting.• The happiest people on the face of the earth are thosewho have discovered the joy of great giving.• Biggest reason people don’t give? Nobody asked.• Fundraising is about the quality and quantity of trustedrelationships.• We live by faith.• God owns it all.• Don’t have enough money? Change the way you dofundraising or learn to live with a smaller vision.Is there anything else you want our audience to know?Mail your checks to LCCS, 100 Campus View Dr., Lincoln, IL62656.

Dedicatory CeremonySeptember 4, 2007Leader: As we meet today, we rejoice that thehour has come when our hopes and visions fora new women’s residence hall are realized. Letus, therefore, give thanks to the Lord. Will youjoin in the dedicatory service by responding,“We dedicate this place.”Leader: Because all that is done here is partof our true worship of the living God andbecause of our service on behalf of the LordJesus Christ ...Audience: We dedicate this place.Leader: Lincoln Christian College existsto nurture and equip Christians with a biblicalworldview and thereby prepare servants whowill know the Christ and make Him known.Ruth Hall exists to serve that mission andthus ...Audience: We dedicate this place.Leader: And to the mysterious, God-given bondof sisterhood that will rise up from this place, tothe mentoring that will shape lives, to thecrying, laughing, and shared joys that will formlife long relationships and both intellectual andspiritual growth ...Audience: We dedicate this place.Leader: Because Christian sisters livingtogether will share in the imaginings ofhow they will find their places of service inKingdom work as keepers of the Gospel ofJesus Christ ...Audience: We dedicate this place.Leader: And as Christian women rise from thisplace we call Ruth Hall and as they merge theirlives into ministry, having first been recipients,and then being deliverers of the Gospel ofJesus Christ ...Audience: We dedicate this place.Leader: May this be a place of safe harbor,free of worldliness and pride, and within thesewalls may only harmonious notes be heard, sothat those who dwell here will experience thebuilding up of the body, of which each is a part...without division, and that each one hasequal concern for the other. To this end ...Audience: We dedicate this place.Leader: As we consecrate this place to ourloving God, may He accept Ruth Hall as ouroffering to Him. May those who have served asgenerous stewards of their financial resourcesor those who have labored with willing handsbe filled with God’s blessing; and to this end . . .Audience: We dedicate this place. A-men.Ruth Hall Dedication“...A woman of noble character ”Ruth the Moabitess and her proclamation hasbecome for Bible readers a stunning declarationthat has found its placein the annals ofliterature. Her’s is alegendary romance, astory of devotion, and amodel of self-giving.Her words are repeated,sung, and embeddedinto poetry, particularlywhen she says to hermother-in-law Naomi,“Wherever you go, I willgo and wherever youstay, I will stay. Yourpeople will be my people.”And then she offers thegreatest promise of all, “Your God will bemy God.”Dr. DinnelleFrankland deliverstheological remarksrelated to the Bookof Ruth.So this Ruth nowturns to Naomi’sGod for the help shedesperately needs.Her husband is dead,as are her sons. Herdevastating lossesnow cause her tocling to the one leftin her life, Naomi.And so she begins anew journey withNaomi and a newGod that transformsher into a woman ofnobility, whose character is a reflection of agracious, compassionate God, abounding inlove. Once a lowly foreigner, Ruth becomesknown throughout the land as a woman ofnoble character.But what has this to do with a women’sdormitory?There’s a sweet resemblance of our biblicalRuth of the Old Testament to another Ruth…one who has lived a life cut out of the patternof biblical qualities and character. Hergraciousness, compassion, and abundance oflove are an incredible match to our OldTestament Ruth. Her name is Ruth Ensminger.Ruth and her husband Everett were partners intheir devotion to the church and to Kingdomthings, and in a very great way to LincolnChristian College and Seminary. Together they4gave at least half of what they earned to thechurch and missions. When our Ruth lost herhusband, she remaineddetermined to live outher life doing whatthey had donetogether…Kingdomwork. Today at age 97Ruth has not faltered.She and Everett livedhumbly and frugallyso that more could begiven to the Lord’swork. She’ll beremembered for asign that hangs onher cupboard door,“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or dowithout.” She has honored us by allowing us todedicate our new women’s residence hall as“Ruth Hall,” named for her and her likeness tothe Old Testament Ruth.These two Ruths now serve as a model for thewomen of Lincoln Christian College andSeminary. It is our prayer that graciousness,President Keith Ray presents a plaquehonoring Ruth Ensminger to Warren Smith,Lincoln's Director of Estate Planning,and Ruth's close friend.generosity, compassion, obedience, andallegiance to our sovereign God will be seen inthe lives of the women who experience life inRuth Hall.President Ray leads in ribbon cuttingceremony, along with several Ruth Hallresidents and two community leaders.

Every Name Has a NarrativeThe History of Our “Moms”"Beulah. Mercedes. Docia . . . these names may sound as foreign to us as a Ruth Ensminger from Boswell or aRuth the Moabitess from Bethlehem. But Beulah, Mercedes, and Docia are three key women in Lincoln’shistory. These three were Lincoln’s first ever to serve as head residents in each of our women’s dorms. Today weremember these three women and the three dorms they served."- Tom TannerDr. Tom Tanner, VicePresident of Academics,delivers the history ofour dorm moms at thededication servicecame toHarmonyHall when it opened in 1952. HarmonyHall has served about every purposeimaginable, but first and foremost it was awomen’s dorm. Beulah, like Ruth, was awidow, but she found 120 daughters inHarmony Hall who shared 34 rooms. In thisplace a very close sisterhood was formed, andMother Hooe was a beloved role model forher daughters. She was followed by manymore in Harmony, including our longestserving dorm mom, Anna Lee “Mom” Pool,and our own Dorothy Anderson, who wasthe last of the Harmony Hall Moms.Mercedes Norheim,the second dormmom in our historyBeulah and Harmony HallBeulah Hooe, “Mother Hooe” to most,was the first dorm mother ever. SheMercedes and Timothy HallWith 120 women in Harmony Hall, theschool desperately needed another women’sdorm. But because of other pressing buildingprojects on campus, our women had to waitmore than a decade for additional housing.Help finally came in 1963, for one year only,when 80 of our women students lived in thenorth end of Timothy Hall, while the otherhalf of the building housed our Seminaryoffices and classrooms. For that one shiningyear, the dorm mom in Timothy wasMercedes Norheim.Like Beulah before her, Mercedes was a widow, but she also came with twochildren, Neil who was an LCC student, and a daughter Juleene who wasa high schooler. After one year in Timothy, Mercedes moved acrosscampus to HarmonyHall, to pick up thework begun by Beulahand the others whofollowed her. In 1966,Mercedes moved toAlumni Hall to be headresident there beforebecoming the campusbookstore manager.So, Mercedes was theonly woman in ourhistory to be dormmom in all three of ourwomen’s dorms.Beulah Hooe, firstever dorm motherat LincolnDorm Mom Caryn Collins (center) and SueRogers (one of the first women to live inAlumni Hall in 1964) read the DedicatoryStatement, as former dorm mom TonyOrmond (left) looks on.5After Mercedes came Alice Jostes (1965-67) before moving to Alumni in1968; Jessie Davis (1969) who died in office; Flora Ventura (1970) whofinished her term; and then our longest-serving dorm mom, Anna LeePool. She served 10 years in Harmony, from 1970-1980 and in 1980became Timothy Hall’s first dorm mom to our men, serving there from1980-1995. Harmony ceased being a women’s dorm from 1980-1995,but was reassigned a women’s dorm in 1996, when Dorothy Andersonbecame the last Harmony mom, serving there with her husband Cliff for8 years before moving to Timothy Hall in 2004 to become the last headresidents there too.Docia Stone Roland,the third dorm momto serve at LincolnDocia and Alumni HallThe third name in our trilogy of women isDocia. Docia Stone (later Docia StoneRoland) actually began as head resident inHarmony Hall in 1963, but when AlumniHall opened for the first time in 1964, shemoved across the campus to the new women’sdorm, and Mercedes Norheim took her placein Harmony. Docia, a name that is short forTheodosia, means “gift of God.” And thatshe was … a gift to our school, gentle andsweet spirited. She was first of only sevendorm moms in Alumni Hall’s 44-year history.Others were Mercedes Norheim (1966-67),Alice Jostes (1967-80), Karla Knichel (1981-86), Meredy McClenahan(1987-98), Toni Ormond (1998-2003), and most recently Caryn Collins(2003-2007).Caryn Collins, dormmom in Ruth HallCaryn and Ruth HallCaryn Collins, our current dorm mom inRuth Hall, said, when considering a career ashead resident, “I’ve always dreamed of beingin women’s ministry. What better way?”Caryn’s first post, along with her husbandSteve, was in Alumni Hall, beginning in2003. Like the dorm moms before her, sheclearly loves her job and loves the women sheserves. She smiled when she describedherself as “discipler, disciplinarian, advisor,advocate, nurse maid and dispenser of Raid,Windex, Pledge, and lot of other things.” Shedescribes her goal to serve each new generation of women as “a desire tohelp move our young women from dependence to independence, frombeing treated as a mother to being seen as a sister in Christ.”Thank you, Caryn, Beulah, Mercedes, Docia, and all the others who haveserved as mother to so many here. “May the Lord repay you for what youhave done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel,under whose wing you have come to take refuge” (and in our case, to giverefuge) - Ruth 2:12. May your names and your narratives be longremembered.

Maximize Your Ministry ThroughLincoln Christian Seminary's Doctor of MinistryKingdom leadership is increasingly complex in an ever-changingworld. There are many ways to enhance your ministry, and eachhas a vital place. Lincoln’s Doctor of Ministry program,experienced with otheradvanced studentsunder the guidance ofservant-scholars, canhelp move ministersfrom filling a role topassionate devotion …from trend chasing totrue and practicalrelevance.(through 16 hours of specialization courses with students whoseministry interests are similar).The core curriculum addressescommon issues crucial to alleffective ministry. Classes includeDeveloping Effective MinistryResearch Skills, Developing aBiblically Grounded Ministry,Developing a Culturally SensitiveMinistry, Developing aDevotionally Shaped Ministry, andDeveloping an Effective MinistryResearch Project.SpecializationsLincoln’s Doctor ofare available in church/parachurchMinistry program providesan opportunity toand spiritual formation. The finalDr. Robert Lowery (center) leads doctoral studiesleadership, pastor care, preaching,experience learning that is both broad (through 16 hours of core 4 hours of the program involve a major project that integratescourses with students in other specializations) and focused the overall program into the student’s ministry context.Why Lincoln?• Experience the synergy that develops when gifted scholars and renowned practitionersteach classes together.• Experience learning community with highly motivated and competent servants whowrestle with similar ministry issues.• Experience learning that is both broad (through 16 hours of core courses with students inother specializations) and focused (through 16 hours of specialization courses withstudents whose ministry interests are similar).• Experience flexible training, working to ensure an opportunity to build upon previousministry equipping and backgrounds.• Experience convenient scheduling. Most courses last one week, and classes are offeredquarterly.• Experience excellent, affordable training. The 36-hour program, which costs $375 percredit hour, is ATS accredited (www.ats.edu).• Experience integrated training. Each course is connected to the others as well as to yourministry context, culminating in a 4-hour ministry research project.• Experience education with a lifetime guarantee by entering a lifelong learningrelationship with teachers and students.6

LCS D.Min. ProgramResults in DiversityBy Dr. Jeff Snell,Lincoln Christian SeminaryDirector of Doctoral ProgramGod has blessed our D.Min. program with a remarkably gifted and diverse group of students. While spacelimitations keep us from introducing you to all twenty one, we wanted you to meet a few. Take a brief glance atthe program through the eyes of a representative from each specialization.Kevin DellKevin Dell,Spiritual FormationKevin preaches at the Bartonville ChristianChurch in Bartonville, IL, where he hasserved for the past four years. His D.Min.interest was fueled by a lifelong learningcommitment he developed while pursing anM.Div. at Lincoln. While Kevin hasappreciated the way doctoral studies havepushed him to wrestle with authors andconcepts he might have otherwise ignored, relationships with fellowstudents have also been pivotal to his D.Min. experience. “I’ve likedgetting to know new people through relationships with people in andout of class” he observed. “Our meal times together have beenespecially enjoyable. I’ve also appreciated the openness of students andteachers in the classroom.” The high point of his D.Min. experiencethus far, however, came at the conclusion of Developing a DevotionallyShaped Ministry, when professors J.K. Jones and Neal Windhamprayed over each member of the class in passionate and personalizedways. Kevin has completed the program’s core classes and anticipateshis first spiritual formation specialization course in late October.Tom Spoors,PreachingTom was drawn back to his graduate almamater by Lincoln’s integrative educationalapproach, in which courses are connectedto one another, to worldview thinking,and to ministry. Doctoral studies havealready transformed both Tom and theTom Spoors Countryside Christian Church inHesperia, Michigan, where he preaches.He notes, “My involvement has greatly impacted our ministry in justa short time. The payoff for our congregation is clearly evident.Everything I’ve received has exceeded my expectations and theprogram has exceeded even my hopes.” Tom’s participation hasenabled him to reconnect with Dr. Jim Estep, a former colleague atGreat Lakes Christian College, through a course titled DevelopingEffective Ministry Research Skills. Tom will complete his core classesin January and will begin preaching specialization courses in June.Mike and Kari MacKenzie are the firstmarried couple to enroll together.Mike and KariMacKenzie,Pastor CareMike and Kari serveat Lifebridge ChristianChurch in Longmont,Colorado. They both serveand study together, as isevidenced by their jointparticipation in the pastor care specialization. God has worked in andthrough many of their life experiences to instill a deep burden for caregiving ministry to vocational ministries. This focused passion motivatedthem to transfer into the Lincoln D.Min. program from DenverSeminary. They have greatly appreciated Lincoln's commitment tomaking D. Min. students feel treasured. "We've felt the program waspersonalized for us, rather than forcing us into a ministry mold," saidKari. We have history with the school, but other students are sayingthe same. We feel you are for us and have encouraged us." Mikeand Kari also appreciate the detailed feedback professors have providedwhen grading student assignments. They will complete cores classesin January.Neh Kho Lal (Palal),Church/ParachurchLeadershipPalal is one of two international studentscurrently enrolled in the D.Min. program.Though only in his mid-thirties, Palalprovides guidance and oversight to twentyNeh Kho Lal (Palal)Christian churches among the Kuki tribein Myanmar. Palal’s seminars in RestorationMovement principles have helped persuadethose churches to embrace the Restoration Plea. Choosing tospecialize in leadership was an easy decision for Palal. “We have noskillful leaders among our people. Leadership is very, very importantfor us. It will be good for our other church leaders to learn from whatI am studying,” he observes. Palal has greatly appreciated theindividualized attention he has received from LCCS faculty and staff.He has also enjoyed getting to know his fellow students and hasalready visited several of their churches. Palal is especially lookingforward to his first leadership class, Understanding the People YouLead, in October.For more information on our D.Min. program, please see our website at www.lccs.edu/dmin. Also feel free to contact the D.Min.office (dmin@lccs.edu or 217-732-3168 x2338) or D.Min. Director Dr. Jeff Snell (jsnell@lccs.edu or 217-732-3168 x2266).7

Bible and Worldview Instituteto be Launched at Lincoln's 2008Church Leaders' ConferenceThe MajorObjectives of theBible andWorldviewInstitute:• Lead Christians tounderstand the natureof a biblical worldviewand its importance forChristian discipleshipand leadership• Describe the “bigpicture” of themessage, history, andbooks of the Bible• Identify and respondto competingworldview influencesin our culture• Present the uniquenessof the Christian faithin a culture ofcompeting worldviews• Challenge youth andadults to apply theobligations andimplications of abiblical worldview inall areas of life• Offer valuableresources forcontinued biblicalworldviewdevelopmentFebruary 23, 2008Lincoln’s WorldViewEyes program is now sevenyears old and was developed with grants fromthe Lilly Endowment of Indiana. The programis designed to help youth and adults “expandtheir minds, engage their culture, evaluatebeliefs, and embrace a Christian worldview.”Since its beginning, WVE has been present atconventions, youth conferences, and hasprovided week-long seminars, touching the livesof about 60,000 people.Yet we believe that our “worldview emphasis”needs to be communicated to local churches,including not only youth, but also adults.According to George Barna, the Christianresearch pollster, “Churches teach good biblicalcontent, but fail to tie it together into a logicaland comprehensive framework that makes senseand gives practical counsel.” According toChurch Leaders’ ConferenceBarna, 61% of today’s young adults had beenchurched at one point during their teen years,but are now spiritually disengaged (not attendingchurch, reading the Bible, or praying). We alsobelieve that one main reason church-goingadults don’t connect their faith with theirprofessions, entertainment, leisure, and socialvalues is because they don’t approach their faithas a “worldview” that guides all of life.In an effort to address this situation, LincolnChristian College and Seminary is developing a“Bible and World-view Institute” (BWI) for8local churches andarea-wide retreats.BWI will provide avariety of valuabletopics to target bothyouth and adults,con-necting thedots of biblicalhistory and theologyDr. James Emery White and demonstratinghow a Christianworldview should apply to all of life.Bible and Worldview Institute will be launched inconjunction with the February 23, 2008, ChurchLeaders' Conference (a 20-year old annualconference designed for elders, deacons, teachers,and other church leaders). Dr. James EmeryWhite will be the keynote speaker. Dr. White isthe author of 14 books including A Mind for God(InterVarsity), Serious Times: Making Your LifeMatter in an Urgent Day(InterVarsity), and Rethinking theChurch: A Challenge to CreativeRedesign in an Age of Transition(Baker). He is also the presidentof Serious Times, a ministry thatexplores the intersection of faithand culture; professor of theologyand culture for Gordon-ConwellTheological Seminary; andfounding and senior pastor of theMecklenburg Community Churchin Charlotte, NC which now runsover 5,000 in attendance. MikeBaker, Senior Pastor at EastviewChristian Church, Bloomington,Illinois, will also be speaking at theconference. Adults, college age, and high schoolyouth are urged to attend.For more information about the Bible andWorldview Institute please call Dr. Rich Knopp at217-732-3168 ext. 2252, or e-mail WorldViewEyesat info@worldvieweyes.org. Please watch for moredetails regarding the BWI and the Church Leaders’Conference in upcoming Restorer issues as well asour web site www.lccs.edu (go to the Church andPartners link).

Dr. Robert Lowery poses with Lynn Laughlin andPresident Ray following his Restoration Awardpresentation last May.James L. Phillips, LCC ’82, was presented the 2007Restoration Award in the field of Preaching Ministryand Church Planting. This award recognizes twentyfiveyears of ministry that includes fifteen years ofchurch planting work. Under Jim’s oversight asDirector of the Church Planters of theRockies, fifteen churches located in thegreater Denver and Colorado Springsareas have been established. Thecombined worship attendance of thesechurches is now 5,000 weekly. Jim alsoserves as Senior Minister at MountainviewCommunity Christian Church inHighland Ranch, Colorado.Mountainview has grown from a nucleusof 40 to being recognized as the fastestgrowing mega-church in 2005, with anaverage attendance of nearly 1,200. Jimhas made two trips to the Ukraine todirect and teach, as he also recently did inLebanon and Israel. Jim also gavedirection to two Churches of Christ (noninstrumental) …one located in Texas,and the other in the greater Denver area.Henry M. Johnson, Jr., LCC ’72, LCS ’79, received the 2007Restoration Award in the field of Prison Chaplaincy. Henry began hisjourney with the Department of Corrections in 1978 at the PontiacCorrectional Center, and returned to Lincoln as Senior Chaplain in1986 for the Logan County Correctional Facility. He remained therefor 20 years prior to retirement. Henry was awarded a number ofoffers for promotion, but Henry declined each time, explaining thatGod wanted him where he was. He was commended for the way hewent the extra mile to know his inmates…to know their cultures andtheir church traditions. Many former inmates still stay in touch withHenry and are proud to tell him of their faithfulness to the Lord.Upon retirement, Henry’s heart remains with the incarcerated andtroubled. He serves with the “Genesis Project for Women” in Lincoln,which is designed to house women who are newly released prisoners,abused, unemployed, or drug addicted.Honored AlumniReceive 2007 Restoration AwardThree exemplary alumni were presented with the 2007 RestorationAward at the annual Alumni Reunion held during the NACC inKansas City on July 4, 2007. On another occasion, one other awardwas made to a fourth recipient.Dr. Robert Lowery, LCC ’70, LCS ’73, was presented the 2007 RestorationAward in the field of Christian Higher Education on May 11, 2007, in the presenceof his colleagues and friends at the annual LCCS Faculty-Staff-Trustee Banquet.He was recognized for his classroom instruction, for his work with churchconsultation and mentoring, his publications with special attention to his recentlypublished book, Revelation’s Rhapsody: Listening to the Lyrics of the Lamb. Anadditional popular topic, The Priesthood of All Believers: Who’s Minister Here?, waspublished in The Christian Standard in 1988. Bob has provided sixteen articles toThe Christian Standard and The Lookout. He has published in The ChristianStandard Bible Commentary and contributed seven other chapters in religiousjournals and books. Bob serves as Professor of New Testament at Lincoln ChristianSeminary where he is also Associate Dean. He is adjunct professor and AcademicConsultant of TCM International Institute in Austria and has served as adjunctfaculty at the Polish School of Preaching in Warsaw, Poland.Pictured left to right are Lynn Laughlin, James Phillips, Dr.Kwon Chae, Henry Johnson, and President Ray9Dr. Yoon Kwon Chae, LCS’61, received the 2007Restoration Award in the fieldof Kingdom Leadership. Dr.Chae has been preaching theGospel for 50 years, and hascome through the perils of warupon South Korea, first by theJapanese and then the NorthKorean communist army in1950. His father was the firstRestoration preacher in SouthKorea, but was taken away bycommunist soldiers never to befound again. Dr. Chae graduatedfrom Lincoln ChristianSeminary in 1961 and returnedto Korea to begin a ministryrescuing abandoned children.The Geon Christian Children’s Home was started in 1966, andthey have raised more than 800 homeless children. Dr. Chaeplanted and served a number of churches through 1985. At thesame time, he started a Bible Correspondence School, with asmany as 600 students at one time. He reached out further to starta Braille Bible Seminary in 1964, which is still operating. In 1965he started Korean Christian Seminary, which later became SeoulChristian University. He served as its president for almost 30years. He has written and published ten books in Korean andeight books in English. He serves as Co-President of the KoreanChristian Leaders’ Association and Senior Ministers’ Council. Hehas served as President of the Korean Christian Convention threetimes and is currently President of the 75 th AnniversaryConvention of the Korean Christian Churches and Churches ofChrist.

Students Carry Outthe Call to MinistryWhen Lincoln Christian College and Seminary was foundedin 1944, the words of President Earl C Hargrove proclaimingthat “the preachers are coming!” became a rallying cry forstudents and a source of encouragement for churches. Since1944 there has been much change in the world and even inthe church, but Lincoln still remains true to the call that wasissued so long ago. We are still preparing preachers and otherministers to help proclaim the Gospel message in churchesand in the world. Thousands of students have come to thecampus of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, and overninety percent of our graduates have taken ministry leadershippositions nationally and internationally.We recently took the opportunityto talk with several LCCSstudents who are not only takingclasses, but are also involved in aministry that extends beyond ourcampus. Ryan Dillon, AdamEverett, Evie Doss, BlakeChenoweth, Scott Moore, andMelinda Dragonuk are allstudents in the College orSeminary and are engaged inministries. Though they are indifferent places doing differentthings, one thing remainsconstant: they have seen a needand are answering the call toministry.When asked why they came to Lincoln, Ryan, Blake andScott all felt the call to ministry and knew that they wantedto study at a place that would help them to be molded into aChristian leader. For the others, the path to Lincoln was alittle different. “At first, I had no intention of coming toLincoln,” says Adam, “but I was passionate about playingbasketball and the coach took an interest in me. So I cameto play but wasn’t interested in ministry.” ThroughoutAdam’s three years on campus and now entering his senioryear, God has transformed a desire to work with youth into adesire to serve in ministry as a youth minister. Melinda, in asimilar fashion, wasn’t sure that LCC was a right fit for herbecause she didn’t know what she wanted to do. “My youthminister was a big influence on me. I didn’t know exactlywhat I wanted to do, but I did want a biblical foundation sothat whatever I did I could stand stronger against the world.”10After starting at a secular university studying nursing andseeing so many people who were living without God, Eviewas “determined to do something about it.” So her decisionto leave nursing and pursue campus ministry was easy.Once on campus, these students found that they were beingstretched to hone their gifts, passions and sense of calling.“You would think that the professors here would teach youwhat to think; instead they teach you how to think andhandle God’s Word correctly. It has been humbling andexciting to have to own your faith and then be moved into aplace to help others own theirs,” explained Scott. “It’s hardsometimes; some of the classes aren’t the easiest in the world,but you take what you can andgrow from them,” reflectsBlake. “You will be preparedfor ministry when you finish.”Often taking classes andserving in ministry can be aballet of time managementbetween school work andministry work. Blake oftenspends 20 hours a week onhomework outside of class aswell as 20 a week in sermonpreparation, but the smile onhis face as he talks of hisministry confirms that there islittle else that he would ratherbe doing. Student ministers find that they have to sacrificeto be able to do both, but as Evie said, “If you’re notpassionate about your ministry, it isn’t going to work.” Thedesire to share the gospel overrides the lesser things of life. InRyan’s words, “There is this need, and I feel that I have giftsand experience to meet that need. I have a passion for peopleand helping them to think about the way they’re living theirlives. I want to share the faith I’ve found and what it hasmeant for my life and show that to others.”Evie Doss finds many opportunities to minister to other studentsat a local junior college.Perhaps the best way to sum up why students are in ministrywhile in school is something that Adam related when askedwhy he was in ministry now. “Ministry goes far beyond us;it goes far beyond anything that we can imagine . . . it is life.It’s not just a job . . . it’s about showing Christ and who Heis to those around us and living that daily.”

Students…Heart to HeartWho They Are...Adam: “I foundout who I am; Godtotally broke medown and I allowedHim to direct mein the way Hewanted me to go.”“My passion isAdam Everett discipleship, notjust lessons orevents, but the gaps in-between…in-between CIY or fall kick off, it is abouta life given to God.”- Adam Everett is a youth minister atBrown's Valley Christian Church inWaveland, INEvie: “Whatprompted me toministry is where Icame from. It mademe realize the needfor God in a darkplace. It was aboutresponding to theneed.”Evie Doss“I’m taking a class,Discipleship in a Post-Modern World, andI’m discovering that in my ministry, peoplehave a 100 different views about who Jesusis or isn’t. I couldn’t minister without theseclasses.”“It is rewarding when we see the change inlives. They know by our lifestyle that weare different and that they want that.”“Lincoln wants you to find out who Godwants you to be . . . they make you digdeep.”“Lincoln has taught me that you don’t needa passport to fulfill the Great Commission.You can go just down the road tominister.”- Evie Doss is doing campus ministry at alocal junior collegeRyan DillonRyan: “I have a passion forpeople and helping them tothink about the way they’reliving their lives. I want toshare the faith I’ve found andwhat it has meant for my lifeand showing that to others.”- Ryan Dillon serves as aworship minister with a churchplant in Springfield, ILMelinda DragonukMelinda: “I’ve become moreaware of my passion for business.My professors have helped meto determine what I should bedoing.”“When you take classes likeBasic Christian Beliefs andPrinciples of Bible Study, youlearn that truly studying theBible is more than just readingit.”- Melinda Dragonuk is sharingChrist in her workplace11Blake: “I was drawnhere because of theemphasis placed onpreaching. I wantedto get the besteducation that Icould.”“It’s hard sometimesBlake Chenoweth because some of theclasses aren’t theeasiest in the world; but you take what youcan and grow from them. You will beprepared for ministry when you finish.”- Blake Chenoweth is the preaching ministerat New Hartford Christian Church,Pittsfield, ILScott: “After visitingLincoln, I knew itwas the best fit forme. It was the bestplace for a biblicaleducation to prepareme for ministry.”“Lincoln has providedScott Moore the fertile soil forGod to grow me in.The classes, the professors, and therelationships I have built have provided mewith the challenges in and out of class that Ineed for preparation for ministry.”“It was totally a God thing the way that myministry worked out. I wasn’t sure that I wasready to be in ministry, but God opened thedoor for me at College Park in Normal, IL.I’m excited to be involved with the studentsthat God has entrusted to my care. I love thefact that I get to be a discipler of students andget to partner with God in their lifechange.”“Because of my ministry, I felt I was moreprepared for class and in turn more preparedfor ministry, because I was learning anddoing at the same time.”- Scott Moore is a youth minister with CollegePark Christian Church in Normal, IL

Featured Speaker: Tom Ellsworth, SherwoodOaks Christian Church, Bloomington, INSpecial session for ministers’ wives with ElsieEllsworthMonday Schedule:Illinois State Ministers’ RetreatRegistration: Monday, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., November 12Opening Session: 4:00 p.m., with Tom EllsworthDinner Hour:5:30 – 6:30 p.m.After Dinner Speaker: 6:30 - 7:20 p.m., Dr. Guthrie Veech, President,St. Louis Christian CollegeBreak:7:20 - 7:35 p.m.Bible Exposition: 7:35 - 8:35 p.m. – Dr. Neal Windham, LCCPrayer Groups: 8:35 – 9:15 p.m.Hosted on LCCS CampusNovember 12 – 13, 2007“Growing Up With Your Church”Tuesday Schedule:Coffee, Juice, Donuts: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.Retreat Session: 8:00 – 9:15 a.m., with Tom EllsworthLCCS Chapel:9:30 – 10:30 a.m., ChapelLadies Only Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., with Elsie EllsworthRetreat Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, with Tom EllsworthLunch:12:00 – 12:55 p.m.Closing Session: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., with Tom EllsworthClosing Remarks: 1:45 – 2:00 p.m., Brent Zastrow(President 2008 Retreat)Location:Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, Restoration Hall, R49Cost: $40 covers the cost of the retreat and two meals. To attend one day: Monday - $25, Tuesday - $20,Spouses welcome at a registration fee of $25. Scholarships available (contact Andy Baker at 217-897-1260)Registration deadline: November 1, 2007. Call Darrell Hinkle at 217-832-5231 or download a registration form at www.lccs.edu.Overnight housing: Not included in registration fee, but housing has been arranged at the Holiday Inn Express in Lincoln and will be booked for youwhen you register. Special rate of $71, including tax. Each room can accommodate up to four people.Lincoln Christian College Drama Department PresentsWilliam Shakespeare’sRomeo and JulietOctober 12 & 13, 20077:30 p.m.Earl C Hargrove ChapelFor tickets call: 217-732-3168, ext. 2228Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has had an incredible career on the stage since itsfirst performances at the end of the sixteenth century. From the Restoration on it hasbeen in production – in one form or another – almost continuously.ComingThis SpringMarch 27, 28 & 29, 2008Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor DreamcoatBy Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber12

Annual Strauss Lectureshipfeaturing Dr. Ben WitheringtonOctober 16-17, 2007“Jesus and His Inner Circle”Schedule:Tuesday, October 169:30 a.m. “Jesus the Divine Son of Man," Earl C Hargrove Chapel10:30 a.m. Book Signing – Campus BookstoreCoffee and Cookie BarNoon Brown Bag Lunch/Q & A, Restoration Hall (R49)7:30 p.m. “The Historical Figure of the Beloved Disciple,"Restoration Hall (R49)Schedule:Wednesday, October 179:30 a.m. “Joanna/Junia and Mary Magdalene—the First Apostles?"Earl C Hargrove ChapelBible scholar Ben Witherington III is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. A graduate of UNC, ChapelHill, he went on to receive the M.Div. degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Durham in England. He is nowconsidered one of the top evangelical scholars in the world, and is an elected member of the prestigious SNTS, a society dedicated to New Testament studies.Witherington has also taught at Ashland Theological Seminary, Vanderbilt University, Duke Divinity School and Gordon-Conwell. A popular lecturer, Witheringtonhas presented seminars for churches, colleges and biblical meetings not only in the United States but also in England, Estonia, Russia, Europe, South Africa,Zimbabwe and Australia. He has also led tours to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.Witherington has written over thirty books, including The Jesus Quest and The Paul Quest, both of which were selected as top biblical studies works by ChristianityToday. He also writes for many church and scholarly publications and is a frequent contributor to the Beliefnet website. Along with many interviews on radionetworks across the country, Witherington has been seen on the History Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, The Discovery Channel, A&E, and the PAX Network.For further information, contact Lisa Bobb at 217-732-3168, ext. 2254 or e-mail lbobb@lccs.edu. This event is open to the public at no charge.Webb Lectureship on Preaching with Guest Speaker Dr. Robert Smith“Doctrine that Dances”November 14, 2007Dr. Robert Smith serves as professor of Christian preaching at Beeson Divinity School. Previously he served asthe Carl E. Bates Associate Professor of Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary inLouisville, Kentucky. An ordained Baptist minister, he served as pastor of the New Mission Missionary BaptistChurch for twenty years before returning to complete his Ph.D. He is a contributing editor of a study of Christianministry in the African American church, Preparing for Christian Ministry, and co-editor of A Mighty Long Journey.His research interests include the place of passion in preaching, the literary history of African Americanpreaching, Christological preaching, and theologies of preaching. At Beeson, Smith teaches Christian Preachingand other electives in homiletics. He received Beeson Divinity School’s “Teacher of the Year Award” in 2005.Schedule: Wednesday, November 14, 20079:30 a.m. Lecture I, “The Preacher as Exegetical Escort," Earl C Hargrove Chapel12:00 noon Q & A, Brown Bag Lunch, Restoration Hall, R491:00 p.m Lecture II, “The Preacher as Doxological Dancer," Restoration Hall, R49The John M. Webb Lectureship on Preaching was established to honor the contributions of John M. Webb (1916-1982), who served theCollege as Professor of Preaching and Academic Dean from 1956-1975. He was later named Academic Dean Emeritus by the Board ofTrustees. This lectureship is open to the public at no cost. For more information, contact Lisa Bobb at 217-732-3168 or e-mail her atlbobb@lccs.edu.13

Lynn LaughlinDear Alumni and Co-Laborers,It has become our tradition in August to participate in an annual day-long faculty/staff retreat inorder to gear up and pray for the start of a new school year for both the College and the Seminary.This year President Ray asked Tom Tanner, Don Green, and me to talk about “Keeping OurHistory.” My assignment was to talk about Mr. Hargrove, Mr. Mills, Mr. Dowling, and Mr.Henderson and the impact these men had on our campus … and more specifically, how Iremembered them. My problem was, I didn’t have enough time to adequately deal with howeach man touched my life.As I sit in my office today on the second floor of the Alumni and Visitors’ Center, I can see thehomes where these men and their families lived while I was in school. Tom Tanner developed this theme about them,which so adequately speaks to who they were:• Earl Hargrove – the power of one man’s preaching. To me, it was the power of his preaching that launchedthis ministry.• Charles Mills – the love of one man for the church. He was a true statesman who so eloquently stated,“I love the church.”• Enos Dowling – the power of love in his lasting sermon, “Love is Like That.”• Marion Henderson – the influence of one man through the “Life of Christ” class and as a coach.What is just as important is how they touched your life, because their legacy is being lived out in you. More thananything else, each of these men had a passion for the lost which they wanted you to also have. How you carry this outin your life is your choice, but carrying it out was their desire for you. Our rich legacy at Lincoln is played out all overthe world, as our school song states, “May the land of our birth and the whole great wide earth, hear the Gospel fromL.B.I. (LCC, LCS).”Your brother in Christ,Lynn LaughlinA Letter from LynnVice President of Alumni DevelopmentAlumni Will Meet atNational MissionaryConventionNovember 16, 2007Alumni NewsHas a New HomeBecause of the large number of alumni submittingnews and because of space limitations in the Restorer,the Alumni News will now appear on our website(www.lccs.edu) under the Alumni link. Please refer tothis section often.14Please join us at the 60 th National MissionaryConvention in Cincinnati, OH, where we will behosting our alumni at a reception following the closingFriday evening service. Here are the details:Where: Millennium Hotel, Bronze BallroomDate: November 16, 2007Time: 8:30 p.m., or immediately after theclosing sessionCost: No cost; no reservations neededPlease visit us at our exhibit booth in theconvention center.

Many good outcomes are realized when two dozen studentsgather to call into our alumni homes during the month ofOctober.It is as though we’ve created another piece of curriculumwhereby they learn a great deal about LCCS’ legacy, the valueof her alumni, the remarkable ministries being carried on acrossthe country, and the alumni joys, needs, and concerns. Manytimes, the alumni annual fund drive becomes secondary in theconversation, as our students glean wisdom, gain encouragement,share in fun stories, and reveal their hopes for the future to ourveteran alumni.Beyond all that, the students gain a new understanding ofalumni loyalty as they ask them to share in the goal of raisingAlumni PhonathonTranslates into “Fun-a-thon”funds that will fulfill our commitment to the school’s generalfund, the library, scholarships, and other special projects. And,they have a new appreciation for the gifts that are given thatbenefit them as they move through the school year. Theybecome excited over the gifts realized and celebrate the gifts andthe givers by ringing bells, meeting goals, and finally offeringprayers of thanksgiving at the close of each evening.Starting October 8 and going through October 18, thousandsof calls will be made to those who have not yet made a giftpledge for 2007-08 academic year. Will you be ready to be ablessing and to be blessed by receiving our phone call? We arecounting on your help.AlumniAnnual Fund DriveCongratulations Alumni, because three years in a row of exceeding your gift commitments to Lincoln Christian College andSeminary’s annual fund has moved the Alumni Council (50-member advisory board) to vote for a $5,000 increase in our 2007-08goal, from $175,000 to $180,000.A lot of written and verbal communication willtake place during September and October, aswe do a mass mailing to every alumni unitacross the country. Then between October 8and October 18, a team of approximately 24students will be recruited for two weeks ofcalling.The graph below will help explain just howyour gifts totaling $180,000 will be used tomake a difference in Lincoln’s ministry andmission. Every area designated to receivealumni funding is all the more stronger becausethe alumni are in the business of “partnership”of making a difference in this place.Alumni Undergird LCCS Annual Fund with $180,000 CommitmentWhile fund raising could be an arduous task,not so with this fund-raising event. There arelots of delightful conversations, much laughing,heartfelt sharing and praying, and generousexercises in stewardship. Thank you for beingready to respond when our student caller greetsyou.General FundGeneralLibraryFundLibrary ScholarshipsScholarships15Special ProjectSpecialV.P. ofProjectAlumni DevelopmentV.P. Association of Alumni Expense DevelopmentAssociation Expense

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About the Cover:Meet LCC junior Gina Coultas, a 4.0 honorstudent from Rochester, Illinois. Gina is anElementary Education major, resides in RuthHall, and serves as "R.A." (resident assistant), aresponsibility of honor in our collegiate setting.Published by: Lincoln ChristianCollege and Seminary100 Campus View DriveLincoln, IL 62656Suzann Rogers, EditorPhone 217-732-3168Fax: 217-732-4078E-mail: restorer@lccs.eduwww.lccs.eduAdministration:Don Green ...............Vice President of ChurchDevelopmentBrian Mills ...............Vice President of StudentDevelopmentJonathan Nimrod .....Vice President ofEnrollment ManagementKeith H. Ray ............PresidentAndrea Short ............Vice President of FinanceTom Tanner ..............Vice President ofAcademicsGordon Venturella ....Vice President ofStewardshipDevelopmentAlumni:Lynn Laughlin ..........Vice President of AlumniDevelopmentTrustees:Millie Beverly ...........Columbus, INEugene Harker .........Indianapolis, INKevin Hazelwood .....Amarillo, TXGail Long .................Riverside, RIJohn Martin .............Bloomington, ILSherry Miller ............Hickory Hills, ILKeith H. Ray ............Lincoln, ILSteve Theivagt ..........Springfield, ILWing Wong..............Manchester, NHGary York .................Bloomington, ILRestoration House:Dan Clymer, Director1300 Wellington RoadManchester, NH 03104Phone: 603-668-8808Fax: 603-644-4991E-mail: dclymer@juno.comMission Statement:Lincoln Christian College and Seminaryis a Christian higher education community whosemission is to nurture and equip Christians with aBiblical worldview to serve and lead in the churchand the world.Core Values:We believe our highest privilege is to glorify God, serveHis Son, and rely upon His Holy Spirit. To that end wepledge ourselves to these core values:1. Authentic community that fosters Christian character,conduct, accountability, and unity amidst growingdiversity.2. Holistic development of students in and out of theclassroom as spiritually mature and academicallyprepared lifelong learners.3. Servant leadership and its focus on leading andlearning through serving, based on one’s gifts,passion, and sense of calling.4. Responsible stewardship of the abilities and resourcesthat God provides for and through His people.5. Our Restoration heritage and its plea for Christianunity and Biblical authority in carrying out God’sglobal mission.

Dear Friends,The fiscal 2007 school year was truly unprecedented. This is true for manyreasons, not the least being the full spectrum of great blessings and greatchallenges. In my nearly ten years of service at Lincoln, I have seen the pinnacleof God’s grace and blessings, and I have seen the valleys. We have stayed thecourse, sustained the essentials, and begun to re-imagine the future.The report you are about to read summarizes the navigation of our StrategicPlan. It clearly speaks to progress, mission, and Divine Providence. Togetherwith you, our student body, and God’s leading … the future is bright.Thank you for your partnership, your support, and your vision. I wouldsurmise that the years to come will call for an even greater need for wise,judicious, and faithful servant-leaders. Please send us students, support, andfriendships that will enable a vibrant church, both here and abroad.Dr. Keith H. RayAmazed again,to CelebrateLincoln Christian College and Seminary . . .Dr. Keith H. Ray, President◆ had the highest annual enrollment in our history with 1,290 students this last academic year◆ enrolled the first students in the Seminary’s new Doctor of Ministry degree program in 2006-07◆ enrolled the largest number in the Seminary’s history this fall with 348 total students◆ had nearly 90% of this fall’s freshmen class indicate a desire to graduate from Lincoln; the highest percentage ever◆ placed more than 97% of our graduates in various ministry and other positions, including more than 10% incross-cultural ministry◆ had record enrollments in these majors this fall: youth ministry, intercultural studies (missions), worship ministry(music), and business administration◆ had record gift income with $3.2 million given last year◆ completed accreditation reviews which were extremely positive, citing Lincoln as a “model school”◆ in combination with endowed scholarships and student aid, graduated nearly three fourths of LCS students with nodebt and one third of LCC students with no debt◆ remodeled library to be more user friendly to highlight specialized collection of 105,012 printed volumes, 34,799multimedia items, and access to 32 million volumes in Illinois libraries and 1 billion items in libraries aroundthe world◆ surveyed our students with a nationally known survey and found that they rated all categories of academic andstudent life on campus above all national norms and above all other Bible college norms◆ graduated more than 2,000 graduates in the last decade, with more than 90% still serving in paid or volunteerministry positions3

Community of Servant LeadersSTUDENTSMORE THOUGHTSON WEEK OF E3With over 40 teams of studentsranging in size from three to thirtythreestudents each, the impact ofWeek of E3 is widespread. Beingimmersed in Christian service for oneintense week is a powerful formativeexperience for Lincoln Christian Collegestudents. While these projects are shortterm,often the fruits of their labor tastesweet long after their departure. FellowChristians from Week of E3 service sitesare grateful for the encouragement andenergy that LCC students bring. Manyorganizations are able to enjoy the finishedproduct of projects they didn’t have thetime or manpower to finish on their own.The opportunity to be stretched beyondtheir limits while so far away from homehas been a life-changing experience formany students. In 2008, students willreturn to many of these destinations andbuild on the work begun by students in yearsgone by. Some teams will travel to newlocations and begin a new work. In all cases,teams will give their all, and the world willwait to see what God brings to fruitionthrough Week of E3.To check out the Week of E3 projects alreadyunderway for 2008, go to http://www.lccs.edu/College/WeekofE32007/WOE3TripDescriptions/tabid/825/Default.aspxHighlights:◆ Record enrollment last year with 1,290 students◆ Record Seminary enrollment this fall with 348 students◆ Placement of more than 97% of last year’s graduates◆ More than one in ten graduates serving cross culturally◆ Record number of mission majors this fall with nearly 100◆ Highest percentage of students on Dean’s List with 31%◆ Student satisfaction levels above all national normsCOLLEGE STUDENTS EXPERIENCELIFE-CHANGING MINISTRYKathy Johnson, Director of Internshipsat Lincoln Christian College, is the leaderof the life-changing Week of E3 trip toSan Juan, Puerto Rico. This trip hastaken place for over 30 years, ministeringin a local church and English speakingChristian elementary school. LCCstudents, known as the Evangels, aregiven the opportunity to teach inindividual classrooms, worship andlead in chapel, play and buildrelationships with the children aswell as build relationships with theadults, lead special music and children’s activities at the church andrevival services. As a result of this ministry, at least nine “Evangels”have returned to Puerto Rico to teach in the Christian Day School inthe past, and three students are planning to return in the near future.Kathy looks forward to leading more groups year after year to SanJuan, Puerto Rico.4

Highlights:Community of Servant Leaders◆ Four new faculty hires and four faculty promotions last year◆ More than two dozen mission trips by faculty and staff last year◆ Nearly 30 publications and scholarly publications by faculty last year◆ More than 660 sermons and lessons delivered in churches last yearby faculty and staffROMANIA TRIP CAPTURES HEARTS OFLCC STAFF AND STUDENTSBy Mandy Liptak, LCC Admissions CounselorFACULTY/STAFFI consider it a privilege to serve as a staffmember alongside our students. In 2007, Itraveled to Oradea, Romania with 14 studentsto serve in a community called Caminul Felix. This community providessafety and security in a Christ-centered home with loving parents for over200 children who once suffered abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Suchsimple things as playing basketball, creating art projects, taking pictures,or playing catch with the kids renewed a joyful spirit in me. I haveremarkable memories of beautiful children who changed my heart.One little girl in a gypsy village captured myheart. While her clothes were dirty andtorn, she had the purest smile and beautifuldimples. I held her for quite awhile and wejust smiled and giggled back and forth. Ididn’t even know her name until finally atranslator asked her for me. It was Sarah.Though I couldn’t bring little Sarah home with me (as much as Iwanted to), I pray that she is being well cared for. Despite ourlanguage differences, I found that love transcends all languagebarriers and is the best method for communication.I know the Lord’s work is unfinished in Romania, and I lookforward to being involved more in the future. I am returning inMarch 2008 with a new group of students to serve with RachelRoss, an LCC alum, and her ministry among children in thegypsy village of Tinca, Romania. It is exciting to know thatRachel, along with many of our students who have spent theirsummers with her, have a heart that beats for children inRomania. I hope that, through our Week of Evangelism trips,more students will find their hearts beating for God’s world.SEMINARYPROFESSORS FROMLINCOLN TO IRIANJAYAMost of us have an image of what aseminary professor’s life must be like:teaching/mentoring students, extensivetime in reading, writing, and research,preaching in churches as the need arises,practicing spiritual disciplines, andotherwise doing the things that occupy anormal life. At LCS, there is the persistentaddition of international ministry.In the current decade, 13 LCS professorshave invested themselves in ministry in atleast 25 other nations. These missionactivities have been remarkably diverse,from teaching in international universitiesto teaching vacation Bible schools, frompreaching in metropolitan megachurches topreaching to village churches meeting inbamboo sheds, from consulting with nationalchurch leaders and national governmentleaders to feeding hungry children in a refugeecamp, from dedicating a modern hospital toworking in a well-baby clinic in the jungle.The common thread that pulls these variedactivities together is a commitment to the ideathat God’s Word and God’s ministry is for thewhole world.Being a professor at Lincoln Christian Seminaryprovides the privilege of investing in highlyrewarding scholarlyactivities. At LCSthat privilege is nota retreat from theworld, but a callinginto “all the world.”Dr. Paul Boatmanpreaches, using translator5

Culture of LearningLINCOLN CHRISTIAN COLLEGEHighlights:◆ Bible and Worldview Institute funded by Lilly Endowment◆ Spent more than $400,000 for “servant leader” fellowships to helpstudents “learn through serving”◆ Nearly half of all College students engaged in cross-cultural servicelearning trips last year◆ Launched degree completion program, “Lincoln in Las Vegas” atCentral Christian Church◆ Had record number of majors in youth ministry missions, music, andbusiness administrationWHAT DOES ATHENS HAVE TO DO WITH JERUSALEM?(OR LINCOLN WITH LAS VEGAS?)by Dr. Tom Tanner, Vice President of AcademicsThe early church father Tertullian once famously asked, “What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What concordis there between the Academy and the Church?” In light of a new partnership between Lincoln Christian College inIllinois and Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, one might be tempted to ask: “What has Lincoln to do with LasVegas?” To be sure, Lincoln is not Athens—and Las Vegas could never be confused with Jerusalem. Still, one mightwonder why a Christian college in the “Bible belt” would partner with a megachurch in “sin city?” Why indeed?Las Vegas and Lincoln may seem like the ultimate “odd couple,” but it’s really a marriage made in Heaven. Las Vegas isnot only one of the fastest-growing, unchurched cities in America (with a population approaching 2 million in the metroarea), it is also one of the most “uncolleged” cities in America, with very few private colleges and no Christian colleges tomeet the needs of our churches for trained leaders. The leaders at Central Christian Church understand well the needfor developing leaders, especially given their rapid growth over the last decade from 3,600 to more than 11,000.To help meet this leadership need, Lincoln Christian College and Central Christian Church have now partnered to offeran adult degree completion program in leadership ministry at Central’s Henderson campus, a suburb of Las Vegas (theyalso have a campus in Summerlin, another Las Vegas suburb). The program is called Lincoln Christian College at LasVegas, and it offers the opportunity for Christian adults to earn a baccalaureate degree in Bible and ministry in as few astwo years. Classes are offered for six weeks at a time, in evenings and on weekends, for working adults. More than 30students have signed up so far, with hundreds more members at Central expressing interest in the program.Paul Trainor, one of the principal players in this partnership, is a longtime leader at Central who understands this needfor developing Christian leaders. He has served Central as chairman of the elders, as minister of evangelism, and now asdirector of this new partnership program with Lincoln. “Central’s vision,” Paul explains, “is to expand her reachthroughout one of the most influential cities in the world. A center for training, developing, sending, and maintainingChristian leaders is vital to that effort.” Like students in this program, Paul is himself a lifelong learner, a graduate ofFuller Theological Seminary who is now working on a doctorate.(Continued on Page 14)Paul Trainor leads class in Las Vegas6

Highlights:Culture of LearningLINCOLN CHRISTIAN SEMINARY◆ Began doctor of Ministry Program that now has nearly 40students accepted◆ Developed agreement with Rural Home Missionary Association to offercourses in rural and small town ministry◆ Initiated innovative program in “Pastor Care”A UNIQUE DOCTOR OF MINISTRYPROGRAM IN PASTOR CAREAT LINCOLN CHRISTIAN SEMINARYby Dr. Paul Boatman“Who pastors the pastor?” Lincoln Christian Seminary has launched an innovative program in “Pastor Care” to helpanswer that very question. It is one of four specializations within our new Doctor of Ministry degree. It is called PastorCare because it focuses on caring for pastors and other Christian leaders whose challenges range from “growing wearythrough well doing” to “crashing and burning.” This program is equipping a cadre of leaders to help their colleaguesboth to avoid “crashing” and to pursue recovery in the event of a crisis.Eight students are already enrolled in the Pastor Care track. These students are projecting a variety of outcomes withinthis framework. Some are intensely committed to a ministry of psychotherapy with Christian leaders. The outcome forthese students will likely be participation in a ministry along the lines of Blessing Ranch or Marble Retreat Center, bothin Colorado. Other students are exploring outcomes that will apply the Pastor Care motif in areas such as developingsupportive and accountability relationships among pastors in specific geographical or interest areas, developing programsand systems within the framework of a faith-group to deal with issues that may emerge in that context. One pastor/studentis in process of becoming an expert on issues of staff morale, effectiveness, and survival in the megachurch context. Stillanother student has pursued studies in applying biblical Sabbath principles as a way of equipping leaders for the innerchallenges inherent in being a minister.The Pastor Care specialization builds upon the foundation of three D.Min. core courses shared with all other D.Min.students—Developing a Biblically Grounded Ministry, Developing a Devotionally Shaped Ministry, and Developing aCulturally Sensitive Ministry—plus two one-day research seminars. The first Pastor Care course, Integration of Theologyand Psychology for Pastor Care, met at a retreat center under the tutelage of LCS Professors Tom Ewald and Paul Boatman.The forthcoming May, 2008, course, Clinical Conceptualization of Pastor Care, will be on the Lincoln campus, supervisedby Dr. Boatman, with Dr. Steve Cappa, director of Marble Retreat Center and a national leader in Pastor Care, servingas a guest lecturer. Further courses will include an on-site course at an established Pastor Care Center, Intervention inPastor Care, and an internship experience, with the students placed in clinical contexts in line with their degree goals. Aswith all D.Min. programs, the final academic requirement is a major integrative dissertation providing the opportunityfor the student to do creative research in support of ministry that breaks new ground in this area.One-third of all ministers survive less than 15 years in ministry. Premature closure of ministry careers is a great deficitfor the Lord’s Kingdom. The Doctor of Ministry Pastor Care specialization aims to enable the Body of Christ topractice better stewardship by keeping its leaders spiritually, psychologically, and relationally healthy.For further information, contact D.Min. Director, Dr. Jeff Snell, jsnell@lccs.edu.Seminary students benefit from daily classesas well as intensive week-long classes7

A Campus of QualityAN HISTORICALMOMENT IN TIMEThe excitement of the 2007 fall semesterwas heightened because our female studentswere moving into a new home. Ruth Hallwas the first new dormitory on our campusin more than 30 years. Completed just intime for the fall semester, here are some of thecomments from Ruth Hall’s first occupants:“I really appreciate the extra space to work withthat comes with a bigger room.”– Amanda Tennant“The space is really nice–more lobbies, biggerrooms, the work out room, the kitchen.”– Nicole Rucker“The new dorm feels homier with carpeting, warmcolors. You can walk down your hall and feel likeyou walked home.” – Amanda Gray“I like being able to cook whenever I need to, likewhen I need to make food for my spiritual formationgroup.” – Bethany Rose“I love it. The colors make it feel warmer and‘homier’. The added space and elevator make itmore accessible to the handicapped. It’s much moreinviting.” – Christine Scheidt“I like having the workout room. It has simpleequipment and it’s convenient. I like it that it’s only forgirls; I feel more comfortable.” – Danielle Deisher“I like the updated bathrooms, having multiple lobbies(some where only we as girls can go), more washers anddryers, more and better bathrooms, having a kitchen to beable to use.” – Kristin Towle“We love having colors in the halls; it helps give a brightermood. I appreciate having the second and third floorlounges only for girls. The kitchen and workout room aregreat.” – Autumn Meyer“I enjoyed the apartment where Steve and I lived in AlumniHall...but I really love our new apartment in Ruth Hall,along with the fact that I now have an office which isn’tpart of our living space.” – Caryn Collins, Dorm MomENHANCED FACILITIESHighlights:Corridor of new Ruth Hall◆ Completed new women’s residence, Ruth Hall◆ Remodeled Timothy Hall into the Timothy Center for Global Ministry◆ Remodeled library into “user friendly/learner friendly” new space◆ Raised over $1 million toward new Seminary buildingJESSIE C. EURY LIBRARY: WHERE “QUIET”MEETS REVOLUTIONS AND REVIVALS“In spite of the inappropriate efforts of tyrants to shut the doors of libraries and despite theappropriate efforts of librarians and their assistants to shush us, libraries are ultimately to belinked with noise, with ‘the Shout!’ For when the doors of libraries are opened … andthousands of books are made available, watch out! It will not be long before there will beshouts because of the words read and heard. Lives will be changed and nations reborn.”– Dr. Robert Lowery, excerpts from his dedicatory remarks for the Jessie C. EuryLibrary, October 9, 2007The Jessie C. Eury Library was birthed in 1944 along with the birthing of LincolnBible Institute. Her first librarian, Jessie C. Eury served this library and thousandsof alumni and lifelong learners from 1944-1980. Greatly due to Miss Jessie’s loveand estate gift given for the advancement of her beloved library, we were able todedicate a beautifully renovated library facility on October 9, 2007.Picture plenty of light, windows that bring the outside in, sixty-seven comfortableplaces to sit, read, study, and research; encounter quality acoustics, ventilation,heating and air conditioning; be delighted with a wireless environment to accessthe Internet anywhere on the first floor with tables, myspots (personal seating),and study carrels being wired for power; find reference books quickly in onelocation; and browse the journal collection on easy-to-view shelving. All of thisnow comes in a beautifully designed and contemporary facility known as theJessie C. Eury Library.Nancy Olson, current Librarian, visionary, and captain of the renovation effort,invitingly says, “We want you to come into the Jessie C. Eury Library and feelat home in a learning environment that is conducive to research, learning, andscholarship with an atmosphere that is so warm, comfortable, positive, helpfulthat it just may give you a ‘I could stay here all day’ feeling.”In his dedicatory remarks, Dr. Lowery referred to the “library” alluded to inScripture in John 21:25, where we read John’s closing thought: ‘Jesus didmany other things as well. Ifevery one of them were writtendown, I suppose even thewhole world would not haveroom for the books that wouldbe written.’”Students enjoy an idealstudy environment8

A Campus of QualityBy Andrea Short, Vice President of FinanceSummary of Expanded Financial HighlightsEXPANDED FINANCES◆ Had record year in gift giving with $3.2 million◆ Distributed record amount of $8.7 million in student aid◆ Endowment totals $4.68 million, above peer averages of $3.1 million◆ Operating debt has decreased by 21% over last 5 years and 41%over last 10 years◆ Operating debt totals $2.1 million, down from peak of $3.7 millionin 1999◆ Change in net assets improved from $43,000 in FY ’06 to $458,000in FY ’07REVENUE FOR2006-07 FISCAL YEAREnhanced Stewardship of our People and Facilities◆ 62% of our budget is devoted to salaries and benefits, consistentwith peer institutions◆ The average loan at graduation for our College and Seminarystudents is $10,777, compared to the national average of more than$20,000; one third leave with no debt at all◆ New 284-bed women’s residence hall (Ruth Hall) dedicated inFall, 2007◆ Remodeled Timothy Hall to Timothy Center for Global Ministry◆ Remodeled Harmony Hall for Campus TechnologyTop Ten Donor Churches 2006-2007EXPENSES FOR2006-07 FISCAL YEAR1. $39,180 Eastview Christian Church, Normal, IL2. $38,440 First Christian Church, Fairfield, IL3. $35,050 Lincoln Christian Church, Lincoln, IL4. $24,000 West Side Christian Church, Springfield, IL5. $22,386 Jefferson Street Christian Church, Lincoln, IL6. $19,540 Central Church of Christ, Streator, IL7. $17,400 First Christian Church, Mt. Pulaski, IL8. $16,445 Madison Park Christian Church, Quincy, IL9. $15,000 Traders Point Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN10. $14,400 First Christian Church, Morris, ILTotal from top ten churches of $241,841 represents 28% of allchurch giving.9

Connectivity with OthersHighlights:◆ Churches and church leaders downloaded “ministry openings” listnearly 50,000 times◆ Church development website had nearly 30,000 hits◆ Record giving by alumni last year during annual fund drive of $203,660◆ Alumni support of LCCS increased by 64% over last five years◆ Established partnerships with Seoul (Korea) Christian University andGreenville (IL) CollegeDr. Barney WellsLINCOLN JOINS TOWN AND COUNTRYTRAINING PROGRAMby Dr. Barney WellsSince its beginning, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary has served andbeen served by the hundreds of churches in small towns, villages, and the opencountryside of the Midwest. Our connection with those churches has alwaysbeen a vital one, but in the past year we have taken steps to broaden andstrengthen those connections.To better prepare our students for ministry in the specialized culturalcontexts of small town and country churches, LCS has joined otherseminaries around the country in the TACT (Town and Country Training)Program. Sponsored by the Rural Home Missionary Association ofMorton, IL, the TACT Program consists of five courses designed to teachstudents the unique aspects of leadership, preaching and teaching, andpastoral care in rural communities. These courses are offered at RHMA’sfacility “just up the road” in Morton (IL), and are attended by studentsfrom all over the country.Not only is LCCS connected with the TACT Program by participatingstudents, the program was designed by Church Development AssociateDr. Barney Wells, who will teach many of the classes. Wells has beenworking with Lincoln’s Church Development Department for about ayear now and also consults with small town and country churches inthat capacity, as well as serving as a conference speaker and steeringcommittee member for Standard Publishing’s Energizing the SmallerChurch Network.Barney Wells shares the small town connectionat a cafe in Doniphan, Nebraska.LCCS is keeping its connections to the small town and countrychurches strong by making new academic connections to preparetomorrow’s leaders for those churches. For more information aboutTACT or the services of Lincoln’s Church Development Departmentfor rural and small town churches, contact Barney Wells at217-732-3168 or bwells@lccs.edu.10

Connectivity with OthersTHE ISSACHAR INSTITUTEBy Dr. Robert Kurka, LCS Faculty and Director of Issachar Institute“…the men of Issachar, who understood the times, and knew what Israelshould do” (1 Chronicles 12:32, NIV)For over forty years, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary has shapedmuch of her curriculum, programs, and faculty procurement around theconcept of biblical worldview, even to the point that the most recentversion of her mission statement declares that developing and nurturingthis “Christian mind” defines our purpose for being. This biblicalworldview endeavor is composed of many dimensions, not the least beingthe articulation of what makes a worldview “biblical” and what does not. Involvedin this process is the corresponding task of interpreting the culture around us,watching for developing trends, worldview “competitors,” and key, “redemptivemoments” that can be seized by the People of God as we seek to manifest thepresence of Christ’s Kingdom. In the Old Testament context cited above, we seesomething like LCCS’s worldview mission associated with the tribe of Issachar.In fact, we see a fairly succinct statement of what is involved in this pursuit.Moreover, we even see an “institutional model” of how we can perpetuate ourworldview legacy for generations to come…and we are calling it the IssacharInstitute.The Issachar Institute is envisioned to be a “leading center for biblicalworldview thinking in service to the Stone-Campbell Movement and thelarger evangelical community” (from the Institute's vision statement). It willoperate as an “umbrella” organization to coordinate the existing worldviewvenues that come out of Lincoln (such as the Strauss Lectures, “WorldviewEyes,” the new “Bible and Worldview” Program) as well as develop new andfresh means to promote this concept on campus, in the churches, and in theworld. A particular emphasis of the Institute will be the promotion offaculty scholarship and publication; working alongside school administrationto provide the time, funds, and national/international speaking/writingopportunities that many of our professors both deserve and need. Plansare already being made to underwrite a monograph series, in which LCCSscholars will contribute original studies that offer “cutting edge” Christianthinking to significant issues of the day; works that will be academicallyrespectable,yet always committed to enabling the larger mission of theChurch (“Great Commission”). Indeed, this ecclesial obligation will markthis Institute in contrast to many of today’s academic “think tanks” thattend to be disconnected from their constituencies. Christian scholarshipcan never be divorced from service to the Body of Christ!Dr. Robert C. Kurka, Professor of Theology and Church in Culture atthe Seminary, has been appointed to serve as the Issachar Institute’s firstdirector and given the primary responsibility of moving this boldventure from “architect’s conception” to “construction.” He welcomesany opportunity to discuss the Institute with interested parties and canbe reached at his office (217-732-3168, ext. 2248) or by e-mailrkurka@lccs.edu.Dr. Robert KurkaUNDERGRADUATETEACHER EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIP (UTEP)Lincoln Christian College is currentlyplanning a new partnership with GreenvilleCollege that would allow for the opening ofa “2+2” program in Elementary Educationfor our students. The program is to beoffered entirely on LCC’s campus and resultsin two degrees (an A.A. from LCC and a B.S.from Greenville), as well as 03 Illinois statecertification for elementary grades K-9.Students would remain on the LCC campus asa part of the community while completingtheir professional education courses for teachercertification.Though we await program approval, we areanticipating that the Illinois State Board of HigherEducation and the Higher Learning Commissionwill approve the proposed partnership in the nearfuture. For a closer look at the proposed program,information and answers to potential questions,please visit the following site: www.lccs.edu/greenville.11

Connectivity with OthersCONGRATULATIONS,“COACH LAUGHLIN”Meeting the strategic goal ofestablishing “Connectivity withOthers” is reflected by a recent honorconveyed upon Lynn Laughlin, formercoach of Lincoln Christian College.Seven individuals from the Springfield(IL) State Journal-Register area wereinducted into the Illinois BasketballCoaches Association Hall of Fame. Lynnwas named “friend of basketball,” alongwith two players, one media member,one coach, and two officials.Lynn, a Springfield High School graduate,was LCC’s men’s basketball coach from1970 to 1986. Lynn has carried a numberof administrative roles, and currently servesas Vice President of Alumni Development.He also coached other sports, and as a resulthe is known and respected by many of ouralumni who stillaffectionately call him“Coach.” In 2002, theschool’s new athleticfacility was named theLaughlin Center inhonor of Lynn and hisparents, Ernie andNaomi Laughlin.HELPING THE CHURCH RESTORE THEMINISTRY OF FUNDRAISINGRichwood's Christian Church, Peoria, ILBy Gordon D. Venturella, CFRE, Vice President of Stewardship DevelopmentThe sight of a person standing on a street corner - hand extended - asking fora donation - is uncomfortable for most everyone. We even have an unflatteringname for that person – beggar. Not a position to which most would aspire.And yet – that’s the scene conjured up when another unseemly word ismentioned – fundraising. And worse, it’s frequently the image when it comesto Christian College fundraising.We’d like to change the metaphor. The beggar/hand out metaphor is bothinsufficient and ineffective.We’re committed to leading the way in restoring the Ministry of Fundraisingand creating Strategic Partnerships.Through strategic partnerships with the office of Stewardship Developmentwe’re bringing outcomes-based consulting and coaching tailored to meetthe needs of churches. Two early partners are the Central ChristianChurch, Henderson, Nevada, and the Richwoods Christian Church,Peoria, Illinois—churches very different from each other that have acommon desire to restore the Ministry of Fundraising.Richwoods just finished raising over 2 ½ times their annual income ina capital campaign and received a record one-day offering of over$220,000. Here’s what Senior Pastor and LCS alum Jim Powell had tosay about our partnership:“We could not be more grateful with the partnership that LCCS hasoffered us. Gordon Venturella has provided great insight, encouragement,and wisdom to our highly successful stewardship campaign. There is nodoubt our fundraising went more smoothly and was more successful dueto the coaching and encouragement provided by Gordon and LCCS.After our experience, I cannot emphasize enough the practical andspiritual value they have provided to us. Fundraising can be a tense anddelicate issue for churches to navigate. Thanks to Gordon’s coaching ourexperience was exciting, spiritually enriching, and highly successful.”Dr. Marion Henderson honors Lynnduring his early years of coachingIf we have our hand out – it’s attached to an arm with sleeves rolledup – ready to create strategic partnerships and restore the Ministryof Fundraising.12

Connectivity with OthersINCLUDES THE LCCS TECHNOLOGY MINISTRYIf you were to stroll through the newly remodeled west end of Harmony Hall thesedays you could be overwhelmed by the technical dialogue that you might hear.Though they may speak in a language that few understand, the department ofCampus Technology exists on our campus to bring the best available resources forour students, faculty and staff to continue their work. It is not an easy task, asCampus Technology, or CT for short, supports over 1,200 users on any given dayas well as managing the website and internal intranet.“We focus on people, process, and technology,” says Mark Houpt, Director of CT.“Technology is just a tool and we are here to put the appropriate tools in the rightpeople’s hands so that they can do their job better, whether it is a professorpreparing for lecture, a student using online resources, or a staff member keepingtrack of academic records.”Rarely will you find CT in an idle state. A full time staff of 5 as well as 8 studentworkers make sure that the school’s 5 computer labs are ready for use, keep thewebsite up to date, support student video editing suites, manage a podcastrecording studio, and test and implement new software and hardware. Just thisyear, the first phase of a $150,000 infrastructure improvement was completed.This upgrade will speed up online resources for our students and staff as wellas making the system more secure.Campus Technology's Director, MarkHoupt leads a team of servant-minded staffwho keep campus technology at its best.It wasn’t that long ago that a computer was rarely seen in a classroom, but nowit is hard to imagine a class without lectures presented via a video projectorand presentation software. One of the exciting uses of technology in LCCS’classrooms is the use of online classroom resources. Through a programcalled Angel, students can submit homework, retrieve notes, take tests,participate in discussion forum and review grades through a secure internetconnection. It opens the door for distance learning classes to be offeredaround the world. As a part of the distance learning component, CT hassuccessfully helped professors teach classes through video connections. Thislast fall a professor was at a conference in California, but was still able tointeractively teach his class here in Lincoln.CT’s reach extends off campus as well. A newer form of mediacommunication called podcasting is being used by CT. Podcasting issimply a recording of an interview, class lecture, sermon, etc., that can beautomatically downloaded by any computer running iTunes. CT iscurrently uploading chapel messages from both the College and Seminaryfor listening, as well as popular class lectures. You will also find recordedinterviews from articles written for this Restorer online as well.There are some long-term plans for connecting Campus Technologywith churches. “We are exploring the possibility of being a resource inthe future for churches when they have computer issues or are lookingto buy new hardware,” Houpt offers. “For CT it is all about usingtechnology to honor God.”Larry Woolard, Senior Programmer Analyst, hasserved LCCS for nearly 25 years and has seen usthrough a quantum leap in technology.13

(Continued from Page 6)Central’s senior pastor is Jud Wilhite, a 1996 graduate of Lincoln Christian Seminary and author of Stripped: UncensoredGrace on the Streets of Vegas, a book that provides insight into the complexities of serving God in this “sin city” that Centralprefers to call “grace city.” Jud understands the need for leaders to be fully prepared to serve Christ in this unusual setting:“Our partnership with Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is simply one of the best decisions we have ever made.It provides us with a great resource for developing leaders, which is vital to any long-term success in making disciples insouthern Nevada.”Lincoln’s president, Dr. Keith Ray, remembers the conversations with Jud from several years ago that eventually led tothis partnership between college and church. “Lincoln in Las Vegas is a result,” he said, “of two elements coming togetherin God’s good timing. First, for some time we have had the vision to take our education beyond the bounds of centralIllinois. One of our planning priorities is for greater connectivity. This partnership with Central provides that connectionbetween college and church [interestingly, Central’s mission is to “connect the unconnected”]. Second, sometimes wesimply need to follow our alumni a little more closely. Jud Wilhite is one of those alums who is in the right place at theright time. He knows the megachurch’s greatest need is deeper discipleship, especially in a place like Las Vegas.”Bob Monts is director of Lincoln’s adult degree completion program (LincUp) and another key player in this newpartnership with Central. Bob’s goal for this program is “to see more church members equipped to provide thoughtfuland effective ministry in the local church. I am amazed at the variety of ways that our Vegas students see and engageministry.” But don’t take Bob’s word for that. Here is what some of the Lincoln at Las Vegas students are saying aboutthis partnership program between Lincoln and Central:• “Who could ever have imagined a Christian college in LasVegas? Getting my degree in ministry in Las Vegas hasbecome the most challenging and fulfilling part of my life.But the program fits my life, and the professors have beenso encouraging.” – Jayne Post (pastor of evangelism)• “At 36 years old with a wife and two kids, I felt called to goback to school to complete my degree for ministry. I realizehow extremely blessed I am to be able to do that here in LasVegas.” – Kurt Pflegel (children’s minister)• “My first passion is God, and then learning, then serving.This program enables me to do all three—in my ownchurch and in my own community.” – Jeannette Wiley(business woman)So what does Lincoln have to do with Las Vegas? Tertullian had itwrong. The Academy, at least the Christian Academy, has much todo with the Church. The Great Commission binds us together.What Mike Bodine, Senior Leader at Central, says of their membersapplies as well to this partnership, “We are better together than weever would be by doing life and faith on our own.” It’s no accidentthat Central’s address is 1001 New Beginnings. We pray thispartnership might model a “new beginning” for how our collegesand churches can work together—even in the most unlikely ofplaces.Note: For more information, visit www.lccslv.org or contact PaulTrainor at Paul.Trainor@CentralChristian.com or Bob Monts atbmonts@lccs.edu.ISRAEL TourDate: December 28, 2008 –January 7, 2009Led by: Dr. Robert Lowery andDr. Paul BoatmanEstimated cost: $3,000 - $3,200 (includes travel,most meals and gratuities)Additional optional insurance is also available.Final total costs available in February.For more information, contact Becky Boggsin the Seminary Office at 217-732-3168,or e-mail bboggs@lccs.edu.14

LINCOLN CHRISTIANCOLLEGE AND SEMINARY’SCHURCH LEADERS’CONFERENCESCHEDULEJames Emery White• Founding and senior pastor of the Mecklenburg Community Church inCharlotte, NC, which began with one family and now runs over 5,000• The president of Serious Times, a ministry that explores the relationshipbetween faith and culture• Author of 14 books, including A Mind for God; Serious Times: MakingYour Life Matter in an Urgent Day; Embracing a Mysterious God;The Prayer God Longs For; Rethinking the Church: A Challenge to Creative Redesign in an Age ofTransition• Professor of Theology and Culture, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryMike BakerKEY SPEAKERSFebruary 23, 20089:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.• Popular youth speaker (to over 150,000) at 40 Christ in Youth Conferences,15 state teen conventions, and 4 North American Christian Conventions• Author of How Teens Do Church; Counsel Fit for a King; Freedom inChrist• Youth pastor at Eastview Christian Church, Bloomington, IL (1995-2007)• Senior Pastor at Eastview Christian Church, Bloomington, IL, aninnovative and fast growing church of about 3,500, with about 3,000involved in small group ministries8:00 Registration9:00 James Emery White: “Developing a Biblical Worldviewthat’s Adequate for Serious Times”10:30 Adults with James Emery White: “Developing a Mindthat’s Adequate for Serious Times”Youth with Mike Baker: “Come On, God. Blow My Mind”11:45 LUNCH AND BWI PREVIEWSAdult session previews for the Bible & WorldviewInstitute, a new educational event for local churchesproduced by WorldViewEyes and the Church LeaderNetwork:Rich Knopp, “The Nature of a Biblical Worldview”Brian Johnson, “The Worldview of the Bible”Bob Lowery, “The Worldview of Revelation”Rich Knopp, “Current Worldview Alternatives to Christ”Robert Douglas, “The Worldview of Islam”Bob Kurka, “Responding to Popular Pictures of Jesus”Don Green, “Becoming a Kingdom Leader with aBiblical Worldview”Youth: “Gut Check” with Brian Mills and Rondel Ramsey1:15 Mike Baker: “Developing a Biblical Worldview:Expecting and Overcoming the Obstacles”2:30 James Emery White: “The Implications of a BiblicalWorldview for You”REGISTRATION INFORMATION• For Men and Women, Parents, Elders, Church Leaders,Adults and Youth• Adult: $25 by Feb. 15 ($30 after)• Youth (ages 15-21): $15 by Feb. 15 ($20 after)• Families: $40 by Feb. 15 ($50 after)• Cost includes all materials and lunchRegister:• on-line at www.lccs.edu• by phone (217-732-3168 x2215)• by mail to Church Leaders’ Conference,Lincoln Christian College and Seminary,100 Campus View Dr., Lincoln, IL 62656See www.worldvieweyes.org or www.lccs.edu for moreinformation100 Campus View Drive • Lincoln, IL 62656Vol. 64 No. 2 Spring 2008Non-Profi t Org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDSpringfi eld, ILPermit No. 800CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED