Vol 59, No. 3 100 Campus View Drive • Lincoln, IL 62656 Spring 2003 The President’s Perspective
May I take this opportunity to congratulate you? Your partnership with Lincoln Christian College and Seminary has helped Published by: Lincoln Christian College reach a new milestone. In the fall of 2000 we and Seminary launched our Same Foundation...New 100 Campus View Drive Lincoln, IL 62656 Generation capital campaign. Almost two Phone 217-732-3168 years to the launch date, we reached our goal Fax: 217-732-4078 E-mail: [email protected] in commitments of $5 million. www.lccs.edu Administration: This is a first in our school’s history, and you Keith H. Ray ...... President are a key in that achievement. Allow me to Kevin Crawford....Vice President of Finance enumerate what I consider to be keys of this Gary Edwards...... Vice President of Stewardship Development Dr. Keith H. Ray, President campaign: Don Green ...... Vice President of Church D Development Mark Searby ...... Vice President of Student Development • A praying campus Tom Tanner...... Vice President of Academics • A realistic plan developed by The Covenant Group, led by Dr. Len Alumni: Moisan of Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY Lynn Laughlin ...... Vice President of Alumni Development • An energetic Stewardship Development team, launched by Don Trustees: Green, passed on to Gary Edwards, Jeff Mayfield, and local repre- Carolyn Bartlett...... Bloomington, IL sentative John Guzzardo John W. Gaston ...... Salem, IL Eugene Harker...... Indianapolis, IN Dwain Illman ...... Bloomington, IN • And finally, you – our faithful donors, friends, alumni, and partners Gary Johnson...... Indianapolis, IN Ida Johnson...... Lincoln, IL While our campus is brimming with gratitude and joy, we are also bracing John C. Martin...... Bloomington, IL Sherry Miller ...... Hickory Hills, IL for the challenges of the future. We still have far to go in reaching our Kathryn Ransom...... Springfield, IL future dreams. With these uncertain economic times, we must maintain Keith H. Ray ...... Lincoln, IL John W. Reeves...... Fairfield, IL this momentum with greater sacrifice and resolve in reaching our desired Frank Reynolds ...... Candia, NH future. Randall Richards...... Chillicothe, IL Becky A. Shamess...... Normal, IL Les White...... Painesville, OH This issue will also point out that our ministry is more than dollars and cents. It is the pouring out of blood, sweat, and tears of faithful servants. Lincoln Christian College East Coast: Read this issue to capture the spirit and fervor of God’s great servants. I tip Robin Underhill, Dean my hat to this fabulous community of faculty, staff, and administration. 2408 Creswell Road Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (410)836-2000 Humbled by His grace and your generosity, Fax: (410)734-4271 E-mail: [email protected] Restoration House: Dan Clymer, Director 1300 Wellington Road Manchester, NH 03104 Dr. Keith H. Ray Phone: (603)668-8808 President Fax: (603)644-4991 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Lincoln Christian College and Seminary’s Honored Servants
PREACHING FOR A LIFETIME He has devoted his life to the art and craft attended the annual meetings of the of preaching. This past December 5, the Academy for many years, serving as treas- Academy of Homiletics recognized that life- urer much of that time. He also served as long love by presenting their first ever president of the Academy of Homiletics “Lifetime Achievement” award to Dr. during their silver anniversary year a few Wayne Shaw. Dr. Shaw is well known to us years ago. at Lincoln as a long-time professor of preaching, as well as Dean Emeritus of In presenting the award, a special com- Lincoln Christian Seminary. What many President Ray (right)and Dean Tanner (left) memorative plate engraved with his name, Pcongratulate Dr. Shaw for his Academy of may not know is that Dr. Shaw has distin- Homiletics’ Lifetime Achievement Award. the Academy commended Dr. Shaw for his guished himself in circles well beyond our loving spirit that often carried the olive own constituency. One such circle is the Academy of Homiletics, a branch between those who sometimes disagreed. We thank God professional organization of professors of preaching that includes that when the call to preach came, Dr. Shaw responded with a life- such prestigious schools as Princeton and Harvard. Dr. Shaw has time commitment: “Here am I. Send me.”
THE SEMINARY’S WALL OF HONOR When our country sought to find a way to Leach, Paul Benjamin, John Ralls, Knofel honor those who gave their lives in Viet Staton, James Strauss, Eleanor Daniel, and Nam, we decided on a wall. When our Ron Heine. The wall of honor also includes Seminary sought to find a way to honor nameplates for each of our current faculty, as those who have given and are giving their well as the three deans who have served this lives in Kingdom service, we too decided Seminary during its 50-year history: Enos on a wall, not a memorial wall, but a wall of Dowling (1952-1974), Wayne Shaw (1974- honor that honors both our graduates and 2000), and Tom Tanner (2000-). our faculty. This wall of honor was a fitting Two other special features on this wall of capstone to a year-long celebration of the Dr. Keith Ray (right) and Dr. Tom Tanner are Seminary’s 50th anniversary in 2002. pictured at the unveiling of the Wall of Honor. walnut and brass are plaques that provide a brief summary of the Seminary’s history and During that half century, the Seminary graduated more than 1,000 a copy of House Resolution 625, offered by State Representative workers for the Kingdom, including men and women such as Bill Mitchell in the Illinois House of Representatives on January 31, Thomas Overton, Bob Stacy, Ken Idleman, George Bajenski, Bill 2002, congratulating Lincoln Christian Seminary on her golden Redmond, and our 1,000th graduate, Anna Münster, now serving anniversary. We are grateful for this wall of honor, not because it in a ministry to Muslims in Eastern Europe. During that half cen- honors our Seminary but because it honors our God, whom a half tury, the Seminary was served by some of the most gifted faculty in century of our students and faculty have spent a lifetime serving. our brotherhood, such as Charles Mills, S. Edward Tesh, Donn
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Dr. Marion Henderson became the first for 16 years, served as Athletic Director for inductee into the Lincoln Christian College 20 years, as professor for 54 years, and as a Athletic Hall of Fame on February 1, 2003. preacher for 55 years. President Keith Ray Not only was he the first, but he also was and Lynn Laughlin presented two plaques the only one inducted this year. to “Doc,” one which has been placed in the Hall of Fame located in the Laughlin Dr. Henderson played basketball from Center. The other plaque will take its place 1945 to 1948, being the co-captain in 1947 in his home. Dr. Henderson’s wife Vera and the captain in 1948. He distinguished President Keith Ray presents the first Hall and their three daughters and families were Pof Fame award to “Doc,” as Lynn Laughlin himself not only as a player, but as a coach shares the moment. present for the celebration. 3 Same Foundation... New Generation Exceeds $5,000,000 Goal
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN IN LIGHT OF TODAY’S ECONOMY? A tremendous sense of excitement about the future is evident main question for contemplation is: What must we do to take among the trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary to the next level of LCCS. By the stewardship grace of God hundreds of friends, excellence? Our desire is to be a leading force in higher alumni and churches have responded to the call and have taken Christian education to the glory of God and the benefit of His us over the top. In spite of the economic times, these people worldwide church. have recognized that God is still in control, His expectations of Phase II is another new beginning for LCCS and a continuation of us as Christian stewards have not changed, and His marvelous a tradition of excellence begun by Earl C Hargrove 60 years ago. promises to provide when we are generous can be trusted. PRAISE GOD! Phase II will be designed to help LCCS realize fulfillment of its strategic plan and thus carry out its God-given mission. The WHAT IS NEXT. . . Taking Excellence to the Next Level strategic plan calls for Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Planning for Phase II of the capital campaign is under way. The to develop, over the next five years, a community that excels in:
• learning • leadership • students • stewardship •covenant relationships
The strategic initiatives of Phase II will be announced in the next Restorer. As we put Phase II income to work, you will see students receiving an even more excellent education, and LCCS will have an even greater impact on our nation and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We all play a role in the life of LCCS and together we shall rise to a new level of excellence. It will take all of our partners in ministry and stewardship working together to realize our strategic plan. Many have already joined this partnership with their pledges and gifts. If you and your church have not yet made your five-year over- and-above pledge to Same Foundation. . . New Generation, we need your help. Every pledge and every gift regardless of size is important.
WOULD YOU? • Pray daily for LCCS • Call Gary Edwards, 888-522-5228, to talk about your commitment • Call Gary Edwards, 888-522-5228, to arrange a meeting with your board or missions committee
PLEASE REMEMBER — YOU CAN NOW MAKE YOUR PLEDGE OR GIFT TO LINCOLN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND SEMINARY ON LINE AT www.lccs.edu 4 5 FacultyAccomplishments
r. Robert Douglas authored the cover incoln Christian College Master’s Chorale, r. Rich Knopp recently completed the Dstory in the latest issue of the magazine, Lunder the direction of Sue Jones and at the Dfirst three-year grant from Lilly World Christian. It’s entitled “A Faith of invitation of Trader’s Point Christian Church in Endowment supporting Worldview Eyes: a Fury? Getting to the Heart of Islamic Indianapolis, assisted in raising $100,000 for the theological program for high school youth. Fundamentalism.” He was also featured on Crisis Pregnancy Center in Indianapolis. Songs This grant in the amount of $524,285 was the “pre-title” page of Timothy George’s of the Season, a fabulous compact disc recording for the period November 15, 1999- new Zondervan book, Is the Father of Jesus of the voices of our own LCC Master’s Chorale December 31, 2002. A continuation grant the God of Muhammad? Dr. Douglas is a fre- with the accompaniment of Genilyn Sams, Jan in the amount of $262,095 was also award- quent lecturer at a number of evangelical Barczuk, Scott Jones, and Sue Jones, was pro- ed in October 2001 and continues until seminaries and is one of the “recognized duced at Point Productions Recording, Traders December 31, 2005. best” in the field of Islam. Point Christian Church, at their expense. The recording was aired over an Indianapolis radio station and offered as a free gift for a donation to the Crisis Pregnancy Center.
began to think of a special theme that would befit our campus Lincoln Room community and speak to our heritage. That is when the “A. Lincoln Room,” named for President Abraham Lincoln (and the namesake of Lincoln, Illinois) came to be. The Alumni Office responded to President Ray’s request to turn this room into a room that would honor President Lincoln and provide some historical presence of his life and contributions to our country and our community.
The dining room contains Lincoln memorabilia, many framed pictures, Lincoln quotes, Lincoln busts, Lincoln books, a Lincoln era United States flag with 35 stars, and a beautiful Lincoln era clock. The room also provides technological fea- tures for viewing Power Point, videos, television, and DVDs. Dr. Keith Ray (left) and Lynn Laughlin (center) entertain guests at the The room was officially dedicated on February 25, 2003, as CLincoln Room viewing. the Alumni Cabinet, faculty, staff, and community leaders were invited to an open house and viewing of the room. hen the new addition to the cafeteria was built last sum- W mer, a smaller dining room intended for private groups If our readers have Lincoln items they would like to give or and meetings was included in the design. The room came loan to the room for display, please call the Alumni Office at without a name, but President Ray and his administrators 217-732-3168 for further discussion.
he Fall 2002 semester brought legislative visitors to campus from both the federal T and state levels. On October 23rd, LCC Adjunct Professor Sally Litterly arranged for Congressman Ray LaHood from Peoria to meet with President Keith Ray and his cabinet over lunch and then to speak to her Citizens and Government class. On December 9th, State Senators Larry Bomke from Springfield, Bill Brady from Bloomington, and State Representative Bill Mitchell from Forsyth visited the campus to tour facilities and share breakfast with school administrators. Congressman LaHood and the state legislators discussed the state of higher education and expected changes in polit- ical arenas. They inquired about the development of LCC’s on-campus teacher education programs and future campus renovation and construction projects. We are grateful for our legislators’ interest in LCCS and look forward to future opportunities to grow and Congressman Ray LaHood is pictured addressing a college government class on campus. develop the school’s relationship with leaders at both the federal and state levels. 6 FacultyAccomplishments and Staff A Head for Technology and a Heart for Ministry
hat a difference a decade can W make. Ten years ago this June, Tom Sowers, however, is not alone in Tom Sowers began as Director of making all this happen. His assistant, Distance Learning and Video Scott Sarver (LCC ‘98, ‘01), handles Productions. At that time, Lincoln’s most of the “shooting” chores, from video department was a fairly isolated digital photos to digital videos, bring- corner of the campus, equipped with a ing his own creative touch to this min- video camera or two, offering correspon- istry. A team of student workers also dence courses to about 50 students. Now, provides invaluable assistance in the this department works with nearly 300 video department, including their very students taking course work through dis- first student intern this year, Jan tance learning, including dozens in Web- Barczuk, a music major from Poland. based classes. And its facility has expand- Tom Sowers, center, is pictured with his assistant, A typical day for Tom and his team can ed during that decade into a first-class, TScott Sarver, in their resourceful and complex include everything from videotaping video studio. digital studio that touches almost every classes (nearly 40 are now on video or area on campus, from producing for students a CD-ROM based on the Web) to taking pictures of a special event for the Restorer. yearbook to videotaping for parents such events as Christmas in Perhaps here more than anywhere on campus one can see on a the Chapel; from creating customized videos for churches to digi- daily basis how technology serves ministry. The department’s dig- tizing on DVD hundreds of pictures documenting everyday life at ital video studio, complete with a two-screen, 160-gigabyte edit- Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. At the head of it all is ing computer, gives their work a professionalism found usually Tom Sowers, who has a head for technology and a heart for min- only in television newsrooms. We are grateful for the contribu- istry. He is a 1992 graduate of LCC, has recently completed a tions that this department has made for a decade, in technology Master of Arts in communication from the University of Illinois at and in ministry, on our campus, in our community, and around Springfield, and now oversees LCC’s joint program in Mass the country. Communication with UIS.
Who or What is “Mr. Books”? hen that name is mentioned on the LCCS campus it is W usually followed by a question. If “what?” then it is the Randy has served as name that students suggested for the campus bookstore. If the bookstore manager “who?” then it is the manager, Randy Storm (a nickname he since 1981. In 1988 he has had for over 20 years). He admits that he may be the only earned the Certified person he knows who has been named for a bookstore or Store Professional des- vice-versa. ignation from the National Association Located on the north end of the Student Services building, the of College Stores. To LCCS Bookstore serves the students, faculty, and staff on and date only 300 individ- off campus. “Our mission is to support the mission and vision uals in the college store of the institution. We view ourselves as a resource for those industry have earned preparing for kingdom work. We also seek to serve the alumni, this certification. churches, and the community,” says Randy. The store special- Randy has been active Randy Storm greets students and guests izes in scholarly and theological titles, as well as popular in the Illinois Associa- to his modern campus bookstore. Christian books. “Customer service is our goal. We try to keep tion of College Stores, the right balance of product to appeal to the campus commu- having served in all the elected offices as well as on the Board of nity, as well as the church customer.” The bookstore works Directors. He has served on and chaired various committees for closely with various Christian publishers and distributors in NACS and is an educational facilitator for its professional order to offer the books and items the customer wants. “Our development programs. He has been a speaker at state and database has access to over 1.5 million items, and we can obtain regional meetings and several national meeting workshops. In just about anything in print as well as out-of-print searches.” In 2001, Randy was elected to the NACS Board of Trustees to the summer of 2001 the bookstore underwent a total renova- represent the mid-west region of five states. “It has been an tion and expansion. “The results have been very good. We were honor to be chosen by my peers in the industry to serve on the able to expand our product line, sales increased, and we still board. But my greatest joy comes from serving our customers receive compliments on how nice the store looks.” and helping them prepare for their work.” 7 Memorial /HonorGifts
In Memory Of: Given By: In Memory Of: Given By: In Memory Of: Given By:
Les Allison Mrs. Minnie Allison Alan Green Dr./Mrs. Bruce Parmenter Walter Puckett Mrs. Patricia Puckett Glenn Arthington Ms. Dorothy Arthington Betty Green M/M Paul Hospelhorn John Ralls M/M John Miller David Barnett M/M James Barnett Dr./Mrs. Dwain Illman M/M Jerry Sweitzer M/M John Martin John Behrends M/M Allen Barry Robert C. Rea M/M LaVerne Tesh M/M Richard Summers Ms. Darline Becker Charles Ridlen Mrs. Louise Ridlen M/M Gary York Ms. Anna Behrends Errett Shaw Dr./Mrs. Wayne Shaw M/M Bernard Behrends M/M Earl Hargrove M/M Jerry Sweitzer S. Edward & Daisy Tesh M/M LaVerne Tesh Ms. Jeanette Behrends J. Willard Kerley M/M Larry Harden M/M Kenneth Thompson Mrs. Katherine Behrends Anna Lee Craycraft King M/M Robert Stone M/M Lloyd Behrends Gene Warfel M/M John Nolan Duane Lowe Mr. Steve Bagby M/M Brian Bradley Jay Washburn M/M John Crawford M/M Wayne Blane M/M Michael Bruce M/M John Griffin M/M Joe Burris, Jr. Family M/M Dennis Carara M/M Merle Wagner Ms. Vicki Campbell M/M Larry Cunningham Ms. Margaret Campbell John Webb M/M John Miller M/M Charles Eberhart Family Capital/EMI Employees, Diana Webster Mrs. Olive Chew M/M Rodger Farmer Jacksonville, IL Mr. John Griffin Bill Wilhite Mrs. Carolyn Wilhite Ms. Norma Clark Mrs. Ruth Hundley M/M Perry Wilson M/M Orville Bonner M/M Douglas Disney Illinois Propane Gas Assoc. John Wright Mrs. Mada Wright M/M George Doggett M/M Gerald Knackmuhs Ms. Lois Douglas M/M Dana Last Eaton Corporation In Honor Of: Given By: M/M Kevin Leesman Employees, Lincoln, IL Mr. Paul Leesman D. J. Barnett M/M William Walters M/M David Eddy M/M James McCallen John & Marie Castelein M/M Gerald Fecht M/M Wayne Feese M/M Eugene McMillan Norv Condy M/M William Walters Ms. Melinda Petersen M/M Tom Folks Theodore Dahl M/M Delor Beaulieu M/M Larry Roberts M/M Cecil Furrer M/M Orvil Shaffer M/M Eugene Giehl Scott Ewing M/M William Walters M/M Douglas Thomas M/M Ken Hanover Burrell Garren M/M Glenn Rossi M/M Albert Hill & Larry M/M Dale Turney Don Green M/M Jon Morrissette M/M John Kocka M/M Dennis Wentworth Dr. Marion Henderson M/M Russell Bone M/M John Wentworth M/M Carol Lowe M/M Todd Luft Family M/M Jack Getchel Roberta Chambers Mr. Billy Chambers M/M Frank Lynn M/M Philip Givan Walter Chew Mrs. Olive Chew Mrs. Fern Mason Ms. Marlyce Henderson Louise Clifton Mrs. Mary Bradshaw Mason City Fire Department, M/M Maurice Henderson M/M Richard Burk The Meredith Family M/M Curt Nordhielm Mrs. Bernadine McKinney M/M Charles Parr West Side Christian Church, M/M Ralph Mayall Ms. Barbara Pfeifer Springfield, IL Sandy Cole Dahl M/M Delor Beaulieu Mr. John David Peters M/M J. R. Lamberson Ms. Phyllis Sanders M/M Kenny Rabbe Andy Johnson M/M William Walters Metta Dunn M/M Robert Burnett Ms. Dawn Randazzo Howard Kraps Central Christian Church M/M James Gannaway M/M Henry Schaub Family Mount Vernon, IL M/M John Goin M/M Jim Sexton Brandon Minett Fairhaven Christian Church, Ms. Charlotte Klestinski M/M Tom Sexton Trafalgar, IN Ms. Lorraine Mills M/M Steven Seymour Dr. Bruce Parmenter M/M Keith Snyder M/M John Murray Springfield Office of Public Ms. Lillian Neff Works, Springfield, IL Ron Ritchey M/M Deric Ritchey M/M Gene Osterbur M/M Robert Thomas Rock River Christian Camp M/M David Smith Ms. Darlene Shaffer M/M Howard Thompson Dr. Wayne Shaw M/M Cecil Cochran M/M Larry Wilcoxson M/M Charles Sherman M/M Charles Swisher’s Ms. Linda Dye M/M Doug Stroh William & Wilma M/M Roger McCubbin 50th anniversary Mrs. Helen Tanner McCubbin M/M Gary Sheets Joyce Entrekin Mr. Dean Entrekin Theron Summers Rochester Christian Church, Virginia “Ginny” Evans M/M James Reed John Mann M/M John Miller Rochester, IL Anita Fix Mr. Ray Fix Charles Mills M/M Jerry Sweitzer Theron & Roberta Summers West Liberty Church of J. Donald Foust Mrs. Helen Foust Robert K. Morrison Mrs. Connie Morrison Christ, Kingman, IN J. Roy Gill Mr. C. Ray Gill Paul Peelman Mrs. Kathleen Peelman Charles & Eloise Webb M/M Robert Disney 8 Annual Alumni Reunion “Imagine... What We Can Do... TOGETHER” In conjunction with the North American Christian Convention - Indianapolis, IN INDIANAPOLIS MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN (a connecting hotel to the convention center) Thursday, July 10, 2003 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. SIT-DOWN RECEPTION AND PROGRAM RESTORATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS Tickets are required at no cost. Donation basket at each table to offset expense. This will be a formal, sit-down reception event with an exceptional served menu.
Reservations are required prior to July 3 and may be made by: • completing the form below, or • locating our web site (www.lccs.edu) and going to the Events link, or • e-mailing [email protected], or • phoning the Alumni Office at 217-732-3168
2003 ALUMNI REUNION RESERVATION FORM Please make ______reservations for the Alumni Reunion on Thursday evening, July 10, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, IN. Name ______Address ______City, State, Zip ______Phone ______E-mail ______Please return reservation form by July 3, 2003, to the Alumni Office 100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln IL 62656 9 Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Arkansas, as well Dr. Stan Lindsay, LCC ‘71, is serving on the faculty at Florida as in the academic field with Ozark Christian College, El Paso State University. He recently published his third book, Alumni Christian College/School of Missions, ARM Prison Ministry, Revelation: The Human Drama. News and College of the Scriptures. Tammy (Dykstra) Wanless, LCC, is serving as Children’s Births Ministry News Director at Northeast Christian Church, Kissimmee, FL. Her Betsy (Seamon) Lewis, LCC ‘98, and husband Bill Bryan Drum, LCC ‘96, recently began a new ministry as husband Tim is also on staff at that church as the Music announce the birth of their first child, Katherine Anne, born youth minister at Bell Ridge Christian Church in Paris, IL. He Minister/Fine Arts Director. August 23, 2002. and his wife Tabitha (Smith), LCC ‘97, also announce the Nathan Chitwood, LCC ‘93, is in his 10th year at First Jim, LCC, and Kathy (Hanley) Woolcott, LCC ‘92, wel- birth of their twin girls, Briana and Ciera, born May 31, 2002. Christian Church in Carmi, IL. comed home their third son, Joshua Thomas, January 4, 2002. They joined 3-year old sister Alanah. Jerry Sweitzer, LCS ‘68, and wife Mary are serving with Joshua joins brothers Michael and Stephen. Dr. Ronald E. Heine, LCC ‘61, LCS ‘63, ‘66, has authored Mission: Connect. This organization specializes in connecting Sarah (Edwards) Eagan, LCC ‘97, and husband Joseph servants with mission opportunities and short-term trips, a new book published by Oxford University Press entitled The announce the birth of Alissa Leeanne, born October 31, 2002. Commentaries of Origen and Jerome on St. Paul’s Epistle to the working to blend each person’s skill and personality with a mis- Ephesians. Dr. Heine is chair of the Bible and Theology sions task. Jerry and Mary may be reached by writing P.O. Box Lisa (Shawgo) Schmidt, LCC ‘93, and husband Dan, Department at Puget Sound Christian College, Mountlake 143, Shelbyville, KY 40006. announce the birth of their new son, Bryden Dennis, born Terrace, WA. Tony Venturella, LCS, is serving on the faculty of Hope June 7, 2002. He joins big brother Ariston, age 2. Chuck and Eloise Webb, both LBI ‘51, are serving in an International University, Fullerton, CA, as Adjunct Professor Andy Chitwood, LCC ‘98, and wife Nikki (Karr), LCC, interim ministry at the Armington (IL) Christian Church. of Biblical Studies/Ministries. He is founding pastor of announce the birth of their daughter Selah Mykael, born Marina Ranch Church, which recently celebrated their three- September 13, 2002. She joins two brothers, Jeremiah and John Nawn, LCC ‘61, began a part-time ministry on January year anniversary. 3, 2003, with Central Christian Church at Truth or Rylan. Consequences, NM, following a ten-year service there in two Larry Stocks, LCC ‘93, is serving as youth minister of Parish Matthew Robinson (LCC) and wife Stephany (Collins), Park Christian Church in Marion, IL. other ministry roles. LCC ‘95, announce the birth of Wilson Gage, born December The Good Twins, Dwight and Dwayne, both LBI ‘58, held Miscellaneous 27, 2002. Wilson joins one sister, Carson. 33 concerts in Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Kansas Mitch Simpson, LCC ‘72, LCS ‘96, is on staff as an instruc- Dr. Brian and Barb (LCC ‘89, LCS ‘94) Messner and daugh- during August and September, 2002. In June they entered tor at Purdue University in the Professional Writing Program. ter Emily welcomed William David, born December 27, 2002. their 44th year in gospel singing. Dr. Messner serves as a faculty member of LCC. Kevin (LCC ‘95) and Julie (LCC ‘96) Boeckenstedt, want Mark Elley, LCC ‘85, concluded a ministry with Sherwood their friends to know of their recent move to 139 Columbus Tiarra Atkinson, LCC ‘99, and husband Anthony are the Church of Christ, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada in January Drive, Decatur, IL 62526. proud parents of Ian Knight, born November 16, 2002. Tiarra 2002. He is now working as a resident counselor in a custody Peggy Carpenter, LCS ‘00, is studying for her Ph.D. at Trinity does adjunct teaching for LCC in American Sign Language facility for young offenders. Theological Seminary. She is also traveling giving workshops to for the deaf. Joe Wilkey, LCC ‘77, serves as Executive Director of World professionals regarding issues relating to Adult Survivors of Erwin and Crystal de Leon, LCC, announce the birth of Compassion Network in Warsaw, IN. His organization focus- Abuse. Peggy serves with the Christian Counseling Center in their third child, Kathryn Joy. Daughter Angela is 5 and es on humanitarian relief around the world. One of his most Peoria, IL. Corrine is 2 1/2. recent missions was with the victims of a powerful earthquake Paul Sims, LCC ‘78, reports he is teaching and coaching at Andy, LCC, and Katie, LCC ’96, Lanham announce the in Central and Western Mexico in January, 2003. Joe’s wife College Heights Christian School in Joplin. He also preaches Lynn, LCC, serves as a partner in this ministry. birth of their second daughter, Janessa Ruth, born October 17, at First Christian Church, Galena, KS. His wife Linda, LCC 2002. She joins big sister Rebecca Danielle, 2 1/2. Bill Junkins, LCS ‘56, was in the process of completing a ‘76, and two sons have traveled to Russia on several occasions translation of the New Testament entitled, A Fresh on missions trips, preaching and distributing Bibles. Becky (Martens) Pottinger, LCC ‘98, and husband Derek announce the birth of their first child, Melissa Jean, born Parenthetical Version of the New Testament, when he died sud- Phil Bussmann, LCC, and Carrie (Coombs), LCC ‘94, LCS denly on January 5, 2000. He was 74. His wife Patty was deter- ‘00, were married on October 12, 2002. They reside at 1106 October 8, 2002. mined to see the book, which was in its third and final draft, S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL 61701. Deaths published. On September 30, 2001, the new book, published Rosalie (Gee) Eichenberger, LCC ‘75, reports that she began by University Press of America, arrived at her home. The book teaching elementary music at Portland Christian School in Betty Pender, LCC ‘70, passed from this life January 19, may be ordered through the LCCS bookstore via our web site Louisville, KY, in August, 2002. Rosalie is the wife of David 2003. Her husband Hugh Pender, LCC ‘71, predeceased her www.lccs.edu, going to the bookstore link. Eichenberger, LCC ‘77, LCS. in March, 2000. Hugh and Betty served many years as mis- sionaries to Rhodesia in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s. Betty is survived by Todd Leathermon, LCC ‘96, LCS ‘01, and wife Tammy, Mark Green, LCS ‘87, completed his Ph.D. in Physical LCC ‘98, moved to Tulsa, OK, January 1, 2003, where Todd Geography at Indiana State University in December, 2002, her son David Pender, LCC ‘79. accepted the Involvement Ministry position at the Highland with a research concentration in Geoarchaeology. Lowell K. Black, LCC ‘82, died suddenly on January 10, Park Christian Church. The Leathermons have two children Heather (Knuckles) Schumaker, LCC ‘95, reports she has 2003, in an automobile accident. He was married to Cynthia with a third child expected in March. been employed at the Safer Foundation in Davenport, IA, (Gholson), LCC, and they had two children. Chris Hankins, LCC ‘86, reports he spent the years 2000 and since 1997 as the Lead Facilitator/Supervisor. This organiza- Jack W. Berry, Sr., LCC ‘88, died suddenly in Bloomington, 2001 working as an independent missionary in the Philippines. tion works with juvenile criminal offenders. IL, December 29, 2002. He is survived by his wife Barbara and Dr. Gary Weedman, LCS, has resigned as Provost of Palm Charles Brainard, LCC ‘85, reports he left active duty in the one son, Jack. He was a career military man in the Army and Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Army in April 2001, after serving 15 years. In January, 2002, a Vietnam War veteran. He was 62. assume a position with TCM International Institute in Vienna, he was reactivated for Operation Enduring Freedom and Quentin Johnson, LBI, passed from this life on October 18, Austria, where he will develop a doctoral program for universi- served in Southwest Asia as a Telecom Engineer. He was pro- 2002. Quentin served the rural churches in Davis County, IA moted to Master Sergeant in June, 2002. ty graduates in Russia, Eastern and Central Europe. and was a middle school principal and teacher for 40 years. Cherish Brandon, LCC ‘99, was married to Lamark Edwards Laura Merry, LCC ‘96, graduated on December 14, 2002, His wife LaVetta survives. on April 27, 2002. She serves as the Director of Children’s with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL. Richard W. Erickson, LBI, LCS, passed from this life July 16, Ministries at Colonial Heights Christian Church in 2002. He was 70. He and his wife June were residing at Winter Kingsport, Tennessee. Ed Robinson, LCC ‘80, LCS ‘87, and Debra Lindsey were Haven, Florida, at the time of his death. He was a Marine vet- married September 21, 2002. They reside at 3847 Timberglen, eran of the Korean War and was laid to rest at the Florida Melissa (Meece) Villegas, LCC ‘97, is serving as Director of Apt. 3622, Dallas, TX 75287. Christ Mission out of Rensselaer, IN, and is part-time secretary National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. at Iroquois Valley Christian Church in Rensselaer. Amber Hendrickson, LCC ‘00, was married to Ryan Mifflin on October 5, 2002. Amber currently is the Substance Abuse Jo Ann Somers, wife of Carl Somers, LBI ‘55, passed from Dewey Hawkins, LBI ‘53, retired from full-time ministry on Prevention Specialist for Mongtomery County and Ryan is this life on November 9, 2002. They served together for many November 17, 2002. His last ministry was with the Old Ripley the News Director and a disc jockey for WGEL radio, years in ministry with the Flint Lake Church of Christ in Church of Christ, Pocahontas, IL, where he had served since Greenville, IL. Valparaiso, IN. They have four children and 11 grandchildren. 1971. He has ministered to rural churches throughout south- Kenneth and Brenda Fahr, both LCC ‘82, suffered the loss of ern Illinois during the last 55 years. Michele Wood, LCC ‘82, was married to Brian Dodds at her home in Fullerton, CA on Saturday, June 8, 2002. Michele their sixteen year old daughter, Kari Summer, on July 30, 2002, Dr. David Pieratt, LCS ‘68, President of the College of the and Brian both work for the Nexus Corporation in Fullerton due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. World Scriptures in Louisville, KY, has resigned his position after 50 and are members of the University Praise Christian Church News Tonight aired a story about the accident in September and years in the ministry. He has served churches in Kentucky, located at Hope International University. Kari’s story is being used for a national teen safe driver program. 10 “. . . I have taken away your sin and I will put rich garments on you.” –Zechariah 3:4-6
Key Messages and Messengers Schedule Carol Kent on “Spiritual Authenticity” 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration/Coffee Hour Transform your life from acting like the person you want to be to 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Session I authentically living the life to which you are called. In an age in which 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Session II public facades are the norm, the courage to be genuine is highly prized. 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Session III Carol’s message will refl ect what she has written in one of her best Lunch and elective sessions. sellers, Six Essentials of Spiritual Authenticity. 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Session IV 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Session V Chonda Pierce on “Afraid to Change?” Chonda will speak to us on the topic of her most recent book and her most recent tour, Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid. The thrust of her message is Noon hour electives addressing our fears, being afraid to change, and running from the truth. Julie McClarey, Piano Artist She’ll show us how to look to God for truth, purpose, and wholeness. Enjoy the Unforgettable artistry of Julie McClarey, in a noon-hour concert. Julie is an award-winning pianist, piano teacher, and concert performer. Jean Driscoll on “God Is My Designer” Jean has said, “God did not pick on me, but rather He picked me out.” Hot Topics Panel Jean knows what she is talking about, and fi ts right into the theme of Here is your chance to “grill” the experts on this conference by sharing her challenges as a victim of spina bifi da, a hot topics that challenge the church and the home today. Meet Dr. Karen Estep, who will crippling disease of the spine which left her unable to walk. fi eld questions regarding secular and private education. Don Green will address leadership Kay Moll on “Clothed in Righteousness” issues facing the church today. Dr. John Castelein will be ready to respond to your concerns This veteran and nationally known speaker will take us on a journey of regarding pornography, the media, and its putting on God’s virtues and will help us see ourselves as a new creation infl uences. Dr. Keith Ray will speak to the issues and the recipient of God’s most remarkable gift—His righteousness. of integrity and morality, especially as they impact the Church today.
REGISTRATION: Registrations may be mailed to Christian Women’s Conference, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, 100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656 or by phoning 217-732-3168. Registrations received by Wednesday, April 23, are $25.00. Registrations after that date are $30.00. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all sessions. Senior Adult Ministry Conference AUGUST 21-22, 2003 Lincoln Christian Seminary will partner with Christian • Help! I Have to Plan Special Events and Programs! - J. David Homes, Inc. this coming summer in a two-day conference tar- Lang geted for those who are responsible for leading in senior adult ministries, both paid staff and volunteers. The conference will • Elder Abuse: What is It? What Can I Do About It? - Kathryn be held on the campus of Lincoln Christian College and Johnson, M.A. Seminary on August 21-22, 2003. The two-day format will • Preaching to Seniors - Dr. Wayne Shaw include main session speakers, Dr. Charles Arn and Mike Bradford. • Helping the Family When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer’s Disease - Janet Wolfe, R.N., B.S.N. Six different workshop offerings will be held three times a day, along with an evening worship service. Workshop titles and • What Are we Going to Do About Mr. Smith? - Bob Vincent leaders include: • Why Do I Need a Theology of Aging? - Marianna Taylor • Small Groups for Senior Adults - Dr. Charles Arn • Crisis Intervention 101: What to Say. How to Help. - Dr. Paul Boatman • What Can I Do to Involve Young Seniors? - Howard Pauley • Evangelism: It’s Not Just for the Youth Minister Anymore - • What’s All This Fuss About Worship Style? - Dinelle Amy Hanson, M.S. Frankland, Bob and Joann Tracy • Let’s Talk About Wellness: Yours and Theirs - Penny Hood, R.N., B.S.N. Registration fees are $75 to attend one day or $100.00 to attend two days. • Coping with Seniors Who Are Coping with Grief and Loss - Linda McKinney, M.A., M.Div. To register, please contact Marianna Taylor at Christian • I’m the Minister to Seniors! What’s My Job Description? - Homes, Inc., 217-732-9651; or Becky Shelley at Lincoln Amy Hanson, M.S. Christian Seminary, 217-732-3168.
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Institutions of higher education can be measured in numerous ways, usually by enrollment strength and financial viability. On Published by: Lincoln Christian College both counts we are setting records at the end of and Seminary our school year and fiscal calendar. Our 100 Campus View Drive Lincoln, IL 62656 highest enrollment year has resulted in the Phone 217-732-3168 largest graduating class in the College. Fax: 217-732-4078 Through miraculous gifts, we anticipate the E-mail: [email protected] www.lccs.edu same record in finances. Still, there are other Administration: ways to gauge higher education. Accreditation Keith H. Ray ...... President standards and quality of facilities are always a Kevin Crawford....Vice President of Finance benchmark. Again, North Central Association Gary Edwards...... Vice President of of Colleges and Schools has commended us for Dr. Keith H. Ray, President Stewardship Development D achieving some high goals over the last three Don Green ...... Vice President of Church Development years, and we continue to make the needed Mark Searby ...... Vice President of Student changes to our facilities that reflect God-ordained excellence. Development Tom Tanner...... Vice President of Academics While these are tangible and necessary measurements, they are not the ultimate test of who we are. The ultimate measurement comes in our graduates. The Alumni: quality of our graduates speaks loudest to God’s calling in all of our lives. This Lynn Laughlin ...... Vice President of Alumni Development issue speaks clearly to our vision for a qualitative school. Each article in this issue reflects our ambition toward this goal. One of our overarching goals is to Trustees: Carolyn Bartlett...... Bloomington, IL pursue a vision of greatness in our faculty, staff, and students. Greatness is a John W. Gaston ...... Salem, IL common term in corporate and organizational culture. Fortunately for us, God Eugene Harker...... Indianapolis, IN has defined “greatness” in His son, Jesus Christ. Abraham was called to lead a Dwain Illman ...... Bloomington, IN Gary Johnson...... Indianapolis, IN great nation with a great name. But the ultimate definition of greatness was Ida Johnson...... Lincoln, IL witnessed in the life and servanthood of Christ. He set the bar high when He John C. Martin...... Bloomington, IL Sherry Miller ...... Hickory Hills, IL said, “The greatest of all is servant of all.” Kathryn Ransom...... Springfield, IL Keith H. Ray ...... Lincoln, IL And so I celebrate with you and commend to you our greatest stewardship: John W. Reeves...... Fairfield, IL Frank Reynolds ...... Candia, NH The LCCS graduating class of 2003…the highest measurement in Christian Randall Richards...... Chillicothe, IL higher education…a class of servant-leaders. Becky A. Shamess...... Normal, IL Les White...... Painesville, OH Lincoln Christian College East Aspirations for servanthood, Coast: Robin Underhill, Dean 2408 Creswell Road Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (410)836-2000 Fax: (410)734-4271 Visit Us on the E-mail: [email protected] Worldwide Web at Keith Worldwide Web at Restoration House: www.lccs.edu Dan Clymer, Director 1300 Wellington Road Check this out on a regular basis for up-to-date developments. Manchester, NH 03104 Phone: (603)668-8808 Fax: (603)644-4991 E-mail: [email protected] 2 President’s Distinguished Service Awards Dr. Marion Henderson –
Upon the occasion of his retirement from full-time classroom work, Dr. Marion Henderson was awarded the President’s Distinguished Service Award. His association with Lincoln Christian College and Seminary began in 1945 when he entered Lincoln Bible Institute as one of the early pioneer students to study for the min- istry. He graduated in 1948, whereupon he continued his education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and received a B.D. and a Ph.D. in 1951 and 1966 respectively. In 1951 Dr. Henderson was called to Lincoln to serve as Professor in New Testament and Greek, where he served until 1976. During this time, he also coached basketball and baseball for 16 years, as well as serving as Athletic Director for 20 years.
His pulpit ministries include the Chandlerville (IL) Christian Church, the Zoah Christian Church in DDr. Marion Henderson Scottsburg, Indiana, and nearly twenty-five years at the South Fork Church of Christ, Rochester, Illinois. In 1976, Dr. Henderson accepted the position of Chairman of the Biblical Department of Central Florida Bible College. In 1980 he assumed the presidency of the college, now known as Florida Christian College, Kissimmee, Florida. In 1986, Dr. Henderson returned to Lincoln Christian College and Seminary as Special Assistant to the President, a position he held until 2000. He also taught in the fields of New Testament and Greek through the 2002-03 academic year. He will continue to teach his Life of Christ series indefinitely each semester.
As an expression of remarkable respect and as an acknowledgement of his Kingdom contribution, the very first Restoration Award was presented to Dr. Henderson in 1966 in the field of Christian Higher Education. He was also named Distinguished Professor on May 4, 1995, and is the only professor to date to hold this title. As another first, on February 1, 2003, Dr. Henderson became the first and only inductee into the Lincoln Christian College Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing his distinguished service as a player, coach, and athletic director. The latest tribute to Dr. Henderson is a 24-chapter book, The Preachers’ Teacher, written in his honor by former students known affectionately as “his preacher boys.”
Verlin Parker –
Only a handful of Lincoln Bible Institute, Lincoln Christian College, and Lincoln Christian Seminary early leaders remain who can personally provide the stories of victory and sacrifice of the school’s early years. Verlin Parker’s life takes in those early years, as his association with Lincoln began in 1952, when he enrolled as a freshman student. Responding to the cry for help and in response to Earl Hargrove’s promise, “The preachers are coming,” Verlin held student ministries in Easton, Beardstown, and East St. Louis, Illinois.
Following graduation, he ministered with the Texas Christian Church in Clinton, Illinois, where, for twenty- five years, he coupled his pastoral responsibilities with employment at Lincoln Bible Institute and Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. From 1959 to 1965, Verlin served as an Instructor in Greek, and from 1963 Verlin Parker to 2002, he served the College and Seminary in the office of Business Administration. He retired in V December, 2002.
This gentle and knowledgeable servant brought direction, honorable stewardship, and sustenance to the school’s financial condition in its early years. More than any other single person, Verlin can probably provide the best historical account of the financial pilgrimage of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.
As evidence of his knowledge of financial management for Christian schools, Verlin served a number of times on the Accrediting Association of Bible College’s evaluation teams. He was an organizer and the first President of the Logan County (IL) Schools Federal Credit Union and served from its inception as Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Alumni Association’s treasurer.
Special honors include a 1975 Restoration Award presented to Verlin for Kingdom Service in Christian Education Administration and now the 2003 President’s Distinguished Service Award, presented with great affection for 45 years of faithful service. 3 Lincoln ChristianClass ofCollege 2003!
CERTIFICATE Amy Jo Hale, Creve Coeur, IL Andrew D. Wilson, Decatur, IL Jeremiah D. Anderson, Nathalie, VA Matthew L. Harris, Bloomington, IL Brandt Louis Wilson, Danville, IL Debbra J. Carson-Knoedler, Springfield, IL Rebecca Sue Hart, Pittsfield, IL Crystal Lu Woods, Champaign, IL Donnetta Christine Nordhielm, Manchester, NH P. Walter Holt, Delaware, OH Justin Lee Young, Tower Hill, IL Erin Marie Pruitt, Lincoln, IL Kimberly Diane Hughes, Warrensburg, IL Lynda R. Young, Washington, IL Sammantha D. Rose, Marshall, IL Tyler R. Hughes, Streator, IL Julie Elizabeth Johnston, Sullivan, IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Carl D. Joyner, Decatur, IL Carmen Michelle Bowen, Lincoln, IL Amber J. Crawford, Minier, IL Karin Rae Keller, Beloit, WI Christopher Andrew Forman, Literberry, IL Misty Beth Flowers, Fort Myers, FL Beverley Jean Kurka, Lincoln, IL Christina S. Hurley, Streator, IL Molly Anne Goodwin, Danville, IL Amy Michelle Lamson, Brookston, IN Chad Allan Kiifner, Franklin, IL Jackie Louise Hale, Creve Coeur, IL Russell Dean Lance, Moline, IL Valerie Ann Kissack, Weldon, IL Bobi Gail Huston, LaHarpe, IL Julia Dorette Leslie, Sandusky, OH Donnetta Christine Nordhielm, Manchester, NH Santana Omega Jones, Joliet, IL Shawn Edward Littell, Evansville, IN Erin Marie Pruitt, Lincoln, IL Julia Dorette Leslie, Sandusky, OH Gregory M. Lowes, Hannibal, MO Jonathan Michael Ramírez, Normal, IL Elayne K. McDonald, Danforth, IL Christopher A. Luzio, O’Fallon, IL Lori L. Rutledge, Clinton, IL Angela Christine Moore, Quincy, IL Lance David Macormic, Pana, IL Kristy Ann Thompson, Rochester, IL Christa L. Ray, Galesburg, IL David Brian Manley, Taylorville, IL Starlena Reese, Covington, IN John D. Mann, Chalfont, PA The following College degrees were Marci Dawn Shirley, Toledo, IL Benjamin John Maurer, Moweaqua, IL awarded in August of 2002: Hillary Strange, Heyworth, IL Timothy A. McCain, Decatur, IL Bethany Karol Dean, Jasonville, IL, B.S. Stephanie Nicole Urton, Lincoln, IL Dennis Steven McDannald, Odon, IN Paul Edward Duvick, Sandwich, IL, B.A. Jennifer Lyn Wills, Ridge Farm, IL James Edward McKay, Springfield, IL Keisha Midyette Franke, Bloomington, IL, A.A. Sarah Cathryn York, Martinsville, IL Connie Milburn, Pekin, IL Beth Ann Ganzer, Sorento, IL, A.A. Georgianne Miller-DuPage, Pekin, IL Anthony R. Harrison, Carbondale, IL, B.A. BACHELOR OF ARTS Lucas Ammon Motley, Plano, IL Charles F. McMichael, Louisville, IL, B.A. Stephanie May-Marie Adams, Creve Coeur, IL Heather Marie Narmore, New Palestine, IN Brent A. Popejoy, Prospect Heights, IL, A.A. Diana R. Appel, Lincoln, IL Chad Michael Nauman, Bartlett, IL Charity Rae Backs, Homewood, IL Sara Anne Nies, Auburn, NE The following College degrees were Erin Elizabeth Baker, Memphis, TN/Lincoln, IL James R. Pankey Jr., Bloomington, IL awarded in December of 2002: Donald Jay Barnett, Terre Haute, IN Eric Dean Pennington, East Peoria, IL Jessica R. Barnett, Minier, IL, A.A. Jan Barczuk, Lincoln, IL M. Faye Plunkett, Creve Coeur, IL Douglas Grant Dowers, Westville, IL, B.A. Sheri Lynn Henness Burns, Homer, IL Joshua R. Polley, Atlanta, IL Jeffrey E. Lemay, Lincoln, IL, A.A. Timothy H. Bycroft, Kenosha, WI Breanne Lynn Prunty, Macomb, IL Amber Kay Lemmon, Meredosia, IL, B.S. Debbra J. Carson-Knoedler, Springfield, IL Jonathan Michael Ramírez, Normal, IL Mindy M. Morgan, Springfield, IL, A.A. Merry Ann Cassetto, Howard, OH Michael S. Ratcliff, Normal, IL Rebecca Nangle, Streator, IL, B.A. Matthew William Clark, Evansville, IN Christa L. Ray, Galesburg, IL Theodore W. Nemecz, Danville, IL, A.A. Barbara A. Clott, Lincoln, IL Alisa A. Robb, Peoria, IL Janelle Marie Proctor, Waynetown, IN, A.A. Bethany Lara Cobb, Sullivan, IL Emilia Ann Robb, Peoria, IL Jeremy Thomas Robison, Williamsville, IL, B.A. Jaime Leigh Cross, Riverton, IL Erin Lyn Rotundo, Elgin, IL Richard L. Rogers, Assumption, IL, A.A. Ditzah Lanae D’Camp, Springfield, IL Christopher Sandel, Urbana, IL Matthew Allen D’Camp, Ashland, IL Alyssa Christine Schreck, Bourbonnais, IL The following degrees were awarded at Lincoln Rebecca Sue Dawkins, Monticello, IL Brandy Kay Smith, Heyworth, IL Christian College-East Coast in Bel Air, MD: Jessica Dawn Doddek, Bloomington, IL Amanda Jane Spiering, Covington, IN Michele Kaye Downen, Tolono, IL Stephen Douglas Stewart, Louisville, KY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Carrie Lynn Downs, Moweaqua, IL Kari Szostek, Lake Station, IN Joshua Lee Clites, Ellerslie, MD Patrick Walter Eugene Edrington, Weldon, IL Bud Uzoras, Colorado Springs, CO Leroy Grayson Sr., Portland, AR Leslie Ray Evans, Moweaqua, IL Douglas Dean Vandiver, Burlington, IA Catrina LeAnn Kennedy, Waynesburg, PA Ellen Jane Ferguson, Lincoln, IL Corrie Alicia Jennings Waters, Maineville, OH Misty Beth Flowers, Fort Myers, FL Joshua Mark Weber, Moweaqua, IL BACHELOR OF ARTS Elizabeth Renee Gallagher, Terre Haute, IN Jason Edward Wetherholt, Lincoln, IL Douglas A. Johnson, Taneytown, MD Karen A. Gerdts, Lincoln, IL Rebecca White, North Aurora, IL Gary M. Kennedy II, Waynesburg, PA Jeremiah Thomas Gibson, McLean, IL Dana E. Whitten, Indianapolis, IN Linda D. Underhill, Bel Air, MD Kenneth Andrew Golden, Lincoln, IL Eugene K. Whitten, Indianapolis, IN Shawn Allan Green, Cicero, IN 4 Lincoln ChristianClass Seminary of 2003!
CERTIFICATE MASTER OF DIVINITY LuAnn Elaine Joseph Ayur, Kerala, India Jason Lawrence Anhalt Elmwood Park, IL Steven Riccardo Castañeda Pella, IA MASTER OF ARTS Kevin Andrew Dell Bartonville, IL Jason Lee Carnley Babson Park, FL Christopher Daniel Foster East Peoria, IL David Martyn Dean Saint Joseph, MO Bakari Juma Kabelwa Tanga, Tanzania John W. Haney Rushville, IL Robert Thomas Kean Bartlesville, OK Cody Ray Harris Champaign, IL Seth John Lindemann Dayton, OH Marty Lee Hunt Peoria, IL Danny W. Royer Springfield, IL LuAnn Elaine Joseph Ayur, Kerala, India Kent Allan Sanders Streator, IL John Muhia Karanja Ruiru, Kenya Shawn Christopher Smith Fort Pierce, FL Kenichiro Kira Tokyo, Japan John Howard Stein III Lincoln, IL Shannon Todd Magruder Rochester, IL John Wesley Tischer St. Charles, MO Jeremy Seth Monk Geneseo, IL Casey Kenneth Tygrett Springfield, IL Ann Njambi Muhia Ruiru, Kenya Douglas D. Welch Boswell, IN Jonathan David Rose Valparaiso, IN Teresa Diana Welch Decatur, IL Mary Beth Schumm Pettisville, OH Suriya Wongratanamajcha Chiangmai, Thailand Damien Spikereit Ipava, IL Tracy Lee Thomas Lincoln, IL The following Seminary degrees were awarded in Jacob J. Wilson Mt. Pulaski, IL August of 2002: David B. Anderson, Modesto, IL, M.A.C.M. MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING MINISTRY Clayne Carl Beck, Vale, OR, M.A. Kendall L. Crook Putnam, IL Jodi DeeAnn Knox Peoria, IL The following Seminary degree was awarded in Victor R. Lasko Burbank, IL December of 2002: Robert Allen Martin Washington, IL Robert Allen Martin, Washington, IL, M.A.C.M. David LeRoy Means Albany, OR Neal Lawrence Sanborn Morris, IL
5 Specialfor GraduatesHonors Lincoln Christian College
Congratulations, Jan Barczuk, Congratulations, Breanne Prunty, an honored student selected by Lincoln an honored student selected by Lincoln Christian College faculty to represent the field Christian College faculty to represent the field of Christian Ministries, as he graduated with a of Christian Education Ministries. Breanne is B.A. in Music Ministry. Additionally, he holds a graduate in the field of Early Childhood two other degrees earned in his home country Ministry and is serving with the Community of Poland. He was introduced to LCC by Christian Church, Naperville, IL. Dr. James George Bajenski, an LCC alumnus also from Estep, Chair of the Christian Education Poland. While living in Poland, Jan played Ministries field, says Breanne represents what professionally for a Christian band, which was we hope to see in all Christian Education one of the first Christian bands in Communist Ministries students. “She is Christian in char- Jan Barczuk Breanne Prunty J Europe. Jan said, “I am grateful that God B acter, academically sound, and committed to allowed me the opportunity to study at LCC. I hope to be useful for ministry in whatever vocation the Lord leads. She has distinguished Him.” Dr. Chuck Sackett, Professor of Christian Ministries, states that herself in the eyes of the faculty and among her peers. She is an excel- Jan was selected for this honor because of his humble character, servant lent representative of our field.” Breanne was also selected the spirit, and strong work ethic. Says Dr. Sackett, “He is a model student.” NCCAA’s First Team All-American in volleyball for three consecutive Jan plans to continue his study of worship at Lincoln Christian years and was one of the first two students in Lincoln’s history to Seminary and says, “I want to work in ministry full-time where God become First Team All-American and Academic All-American. opens a door.”
Congratulations, Rebecca White, Congratulations, Emilia Robb, an honored student selected by the Lincoln an honored student selected by the Lincoln Christian College faculty to represent the field Christian College faculty to represent the field of Bible and Theology. “Miss White has of General Education, with a B.A. in Family demonstrated exceptional aptitude in matters Life Ministry. Dr. James Sennett, Professor of concerning the Scripture and theology,” says Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. Robert Kurka, Professor of Bible and (IDS) says, “Emilia demonstrated an unfailing Theology. “Because Becky has perceived a love for the material covered in IDS. This was ‘calling’ into the ministry of Christian higher manifest in exemplary, well-thought-out exam education, Becky has spent this past semester essays, a well-researched and carefully as my intern, assisting me in theology classes, constructed research paper, and in-class Rebecca White Emilia Robb R attending scholarly conferences, reading and E contributions that demonstrated a good bit of critiquing a variety of theologically-related writings, and even time spent with the material and thinking over of the relevant presenting some lectures herself. There is no question in my mind that information.” Emilia remarked that “LCC has provided a wonderful the Stone-Campbell Movement will one day be interacting with the time of growth personally and spiritually in preparation for ministry.” contributions of this very gifted young scholar.” She will be pursuing a She plans to marry Jason Rains, Minister of Worship and Youth at Master’s degree beginning this fall, with a long-range goal of earning a Three Strands Christian Church, Greenville, South Carolina, and will Ph.D. and working in higher education in the field of Old Testament. use her education working in a social services ministry. LincUp Congratulations, Barbara Clott,
an honored student selected by the staff and instructors of the LincUp Adult Degree Completion Program. Barbara graduated with a B.A. in Christian Leadership and Management. “Barbara Clott represents the highest of hopes of the LincUp program,” said Bob Monts, LincUp Director. “Her colleagues expressed a high degree of confidence in her as a person and as a fellow learner. There is a core group of characteristics found in adult learners. They are highly motivated, deeply committed to learning, work to apply what they are learning immediately, and know why they are in school.” “LincUp is a perfect solution for someone with a family and full-time job,” says Barb. “...it was a blessing to me to find a program that meets the needs of the adult learner allowing me to finish my degree.” BBarbara Clott 6 Specialfor GraduatesHonors Lincoln Christian Seminary
Congratulations, Suriya Wongratanamajcha, Congratulations, Damien Spikereit, an honored student selected by Lincoln an honored student selected by Lincoln Christian Seminary faculty to represent the Christian Seminary faculty to represent the Master of Divinity students. Suriya (Stephen) Master of Arts students. Damien graduated was born and raised in Chiangmai, Thailand. from Ozark Christian College with a Bachelor In 1998 he earned the Master of Arts degree of Biblical Literature in 1997, followed by a from Lincoln Christian Seminary and received year-long internship at Rocky Mountain his Master of Divinity degree with the Christian Church in Longmont, Colorado. As Seminary Class of 2003. He has served as a a member of the LCS Class of 2003, he grad- Professor of New Testament and Academic uated with a Master of Arts in Preaching Dean at Lisu Bible Institute in Thailand. Of Ministry. “In addition to possessing fine Suriya Damien Spikereit SWongratanamajcha his experience at LCS, Suriya says, “The D Christian character and able scholarship, M.Div. program has shaped my Biblical Damien is among the finest preaching students that I have had in my worldview and equipped me to teach and apply the scriptures. I am 38 years of teaching at LCS,” says Dr. Wayne Shaw, Professor of proud to be part of the Lincoln Christian Seminary family.” Dr. Gary Preaching and Dean Emeritus. Damien is beginning his sixth year as Hall, Professor of Old Testament, says, “Suriya is the complete Preaching Minister at Berean Christian Church in Ipava, Illinois. Christian servant/leader. His ministry to the church and college in Damien says, “As a fire refines metal, so Seminary has refined my love Thailand has already produced great fruit.” He will be enrolling at and pursuit of preaching God’s Word.” Ashland Theological Seminary to earn his D. Min., after which he will return to full-time ministry in Thailand, Burma, and China. Congratulations, Neal Sanborn, an honored student selected by LCS faculty to represent the Master of Arts in Counseling Commencement Speaker Ministry students. Neal is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a B.S. in Dr. Gary Johnson, LCS ’82, Nuclear Engineering Technology. In 1975 Senior Minister of Indian Neal joined the Navy and served in the Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, and submarine service for eight years. After leaving Chairman of the Board of the military, he began working at the Tr ustees for Lincoln Braidwood Nuclear Plant. “I’m not sure why, but for several years people had been coming Christian College and Neal Sanborn Seminary, served as the 2003 N to me for counseling, mainly regarding marital Commencement speaker on issues. I realized I was not equipped with the wisdom or the tools to May 17, 2003. effectively minister to them.” In 1997 he began the counseling ministry program at LCS. “Neal is the quintessential mid-life student, effectively Dr. Johnson completed a Master of Arts degree in balancing family, church, career, and education to pursue God’s calling Church History from for his life,” says Dr. Paul Boatman, Associate Dean and Professor of DDr. Gary Johnson, LCS ’82 Lincoln Christian Seminary Pastoral Care and Counseling. “An inquisitive mind and compassionate and a Master of Ministry heart enable Neal to be an increasingly effective servant.” and a Master of Divinity degree from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Grace Theological Seminary. Gary leads a multi-staffed ministry team at Indian Creek Christian Church and teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He devotes a portion of every year to encourage ministers and those preparing for the ministry by teaching both in the States as well as on the mission field in third world nations.
Gary and his wife Leah have two sons, Jared and Aaron (a junior at LCC), and one grandchild. Gary reflects on his family’s history and says if his grandchild will also attend Lincoln, it will fulfill a dream that his family will have had Congratulations four generations attend Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. 2003 Graduates 7 LincUp ProgramFirst Graduating Presents Class!
LincUp, Lincoln’s adult degree completion program, celebrated its first graduating class at this year’s Commencement with sixteen new graduates receiving their Bachelor of Arts degrees in Christian Leadership and Management. These students began their pilgrimage in the completion program in January and April of 2001. Typically LincUp students take a minimum of 16 courses, totaling 48 hours. LincUp students attend one class at a time one evening per week or two Saturdays per month.
Members of this first graduating class are: Diana Appel, Lincoln, IL; Sheri Lynn Burns, Homer, IL; Barbara Clott, Lincoln, IL; Rebecca Sue Dawkins, Monticello, IL; Ellen Ferguson, Lincoln, IL; Kenneth Golden, Lincoln, IL; Walter Holt, Macomb, IL; Beverley Kurka, Lincoln, IL; James McKay, Springfield, IL; Connie Milburn, Pekin, IL; Georgianne Miller-DuPage, Pekin, IL; James Pankey, Jr., Bloomington, IL; Eric Pennington, East Peoria, IL; Faye Plunkett, Creve Coeur, IL; Michael Ratcliff; Normal, IL; and Lynda Young, Washington, IL.
BOOK HONORS DR. MARION HENDERSON “Preacher Boys” Author FacultyFaculty PromotionsPromotions Twenty-Four Chapters In honor of his retirement from full-time The Teacher Education Unit is pleased to classroom work and because for over 50 welcome Cathy Thorsen as an Assistant years he has lived as a “preacher’s teacher” of Professor in Early Childhood Education. the Gospel of Jesus Christ, twenty-four of Cathy has served for the past three years as Dr. Marion Dr. Marion Henderson’s preaching students, a special instructor for Lincoln Christian DHenderson representing many generations, wrote and College and as the Director of Student dedicated The Preacher’s Teacher (The Meaning and Message of the Services for the LincUp Degree Sermon on the Mount), Studies in Honor of Dr. Marion W. Henderson. Completion Program. Prior to that, she Professor Danny Clymer, Director of Restoration House in taught Special Education at Streator Manchester, New Hampshire, served as editor of the book. It is Cathy Thorsen Elementary School in Streator, Illinois. C Cathy received both her Bachelor of published by Covenant Publishing, Webb City, Missouri. Science in Education and her Master of In addition to twenty-two chapters that focus on specific passages Science in Education from Illinois State from the Sermon on the Mount, Appendix One contains twenty-two University. matching sermon outlines that were written by Dr. Charles Sackett, Professor of Preaching at LCCS and Preaching Minister of Madison The General Education Field of Lincoln Park Christian Church, Quincy, Illinois; and Appendix Two contains Christian College unanimously recom- twenty-two matching lesson outlines that were mended that Deanne Mott be named written by J. K. Stevens, Head Master, Trader’s Assistant Professor of Speech for Lincoln Point Christian Academy, Indianapolis, Indiana, Christian College. Deanne has served for a total of twenty-four study chapters. here as a Special Instructor in Speech since 2000 and has received outstanding reviews The book may be purchased through the Lincoln in the classroom. She will complete her Christian College and Seminary Bookstore, M.A. in Communications this summer at including on-line assistance by going to the Deanne Mott the University of Illinois at Springfield. bookstore link found on our web site, D www.lccs.edu. 8 Memorial/HonorGifts In Memory Of: Given By: In Memory Of: Given By: In Honor Of: Given By:
Tim Anderson M/M Cliff Anderson M/M James Clark Alex H. Cavenaile Mrs. Barb Clott Anonymous M/M Burrell Garren Jessica Doddek M/M Tom Doddek M/M Randy Berkshire M/M Warren Rogers Ms. Carrie Callaway M/M Keith Snyder Burrell Garren M/M Glenn Rossi M/M Joel Cassetto M/M D. D. Welch Marion Henderson M/M Russell Bone M/M John Cassetto Betty Green Mrs. Lois Powless West Side Christian M/M Joseph Cassetto Church, M/M James Clark Anna Lee Craycraft King M/M Robert Stone Springfield, IL Mrs. Eleanor Cole M/M Terry Davis Mae Kessinger M/M Clarence Gaff Christina Hurley M/M Russell Hurley Dr./Mrs. Marion Eugene Kitzmiller M/M Virgil Murray Christy Klesner M/M Maurice Klesner Henderson ME Realty William & Wilma M/M Roger McCubbin Gregory Lowes M/M Michael Lowes McCubbin M/M Gary Sheets M/M Richard Michael Angela Moore M/M Maurice Klesner M/M Herbert Mitchell Grace Potter M/M Larry Simonson Dr./Mrs. Bruce Faye Plunkett Mr. John Plunkett Parmenter Dr. John Raffa Mrs. Carolyn Sablotney Mrs. Charles Sablotney John & Faye Plunkett M/M Gary Bristow Ms. Miriam Ramirez Gerling M/M Larry Roberts M/M David Edwards M/M Larry Simonson Elaine Rees Mr. Ralph Rees Dr. Wayne Shaw Madison Park Christian Mr. Larry Stocks Church, Quincy, IL Dorothy Ritchey Ms. June Balbinot M/M Laurence Young M/M William Brorsen Warren Smith M/M John Basch Leon H. Appel Mrs. Veva Appel M/M Donald Clements Evelyn Taylor M/M Stephen Baldwin Ms. Betty Enabnit Glen Arthington M/M Kenneth Jackson M/M Robert Taylor M/M Ernest Griffiths Garnett Butler M/M Ronald Alexander Mrs. Emma Hammond Ruth Trippel’s Ms. Sylvia Trippel Mrs. Jane Hubbert Ms. Lois Mednick 90th birthday Mr. Darrell Monroe Platte Valley Bible Charles & Eloise Webb M/M Robert Disney Ms. Opal Poffenbarger College, Mrs. Raenelle Smith Scottsbluff, NE Grant Wheeler Mr. Cliff Wheeler Mrs. Oradelle Young Melvin Spencer Mrs. June Spencer Joyce (Kelly) Davis Mr. Ray Davis S. Edward & Daisy Tesh M/M LaVerne Tesh Marilyn Fishel M/M Paul Williams M/M Kenneth Thompson Roland “Red” Florence M/M Jack Klendworth M/M Terry Werth Gloria Fry Beacon Class, Lincoln Christian Church, Bill Wilhite Mrs. Carolyn Wilhite Lincoln, IL
9 WorldviewEyes Continues Successful Program
With two grants totaling over $786,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc., the WorldviewEyes Youth Program is now beginning its second three-year grant period. In the first three years, “worldview” multimedia presentations were given for over 42,000 people in 65 Christ in Youth conferences, 28 CIY retreats, 2 National Missionary Conventions, 2 state teen conventions, and various college events; over 100 teens have attended the summer youth seminars; a thirteen-session curriculum is nearing completion; and an Internet class (“Worldviews from a Christian Perspective”) is now available.
This summer, the program will provide teachers for 13 CIY conferences and will host four “accelerat- ed” seminars for high schoolers (including 2003 grads):
• “Church Planting in the Modern World” (June 8-14) in New Hampshire • “Worldviews and Urban Ministry” (July 13-19) in Chicago • “God’s Creation and Human Psychology” (July 27-Aug. 2) in Colorado • “Competing Worldviews and Contemporary Culture” (Aug. 3-9) in Lincoln This Chicago mural is visited by youth in Each seminar provides a unique learning environment and enlightening field trips. Admission is based Tboth the Chicago and Lincoln seminars on submitted applications and references, and the cost is $75. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Dr. Rich Knopp, program director, or visit www.worldvieweyes.org.
Nothing resonates quite like seeing the “product” of the ministry of Student Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, our students, authentically at work applying their evangelistic skills and making a Kingdom difference. Evangelism The following two students give their personal accounts of the dynamics of Christian witness that reflects a heart for ministry, of not just these By Tony Escobar, two students, but of our student body: Hoffman Estates, By Erin IL — Schaffer, (Tony is a senior at Lincoln Christian College) Quincy, IL — (Erin will be a I grew up on the south side of sophomore at Lincoln Chicago, so I have been aware Christian College next Tony (front center) is pictured with street of community needs and term) Tevangelization team and new friends. homeless issues for some time. When I came to Last week I baptized Lincoln, my family had moved to a suburb for about 8 years. I had been into Christ a family that concerned about the ability of my church to reach out to the many needy I have known for almost families, especially the multi-cultural families within blocks of the church. I EErin (left) is pictured with the family to ten years. My folks had been trying to find a niche in some ministry, and in my third year of whom she will be endeared forever. Note bought Bob and Lynn’s college some of my friends called to say they were going into downtown Brittany's picture on the wall behind the house when I was nine, Chicago to feed homeless people and wanted me to go along. This turned family. (Brittany was unable to be present and we became friends. out to be one of the most influential experiences of my life, as God showed for photo). They have four children, me the kind of lifestyle ministry I was to have. ages 13 to 4. The following semester, my fiancé and I started “Homeless in Chicago,” a Two years ago, I started picking up two of the children for Sunday ministry based on Matthew 25:31-46. Our goal was simply to help people morning church services. Then Lynn started attending occasionally. and tell them that Christ hasn’t forgotten the outcast and the needy. We Bob and the other two children eventually joined the rest of the family, wanted to touch those who hadn’t been touched in years, and we wanted to and then I got to see them coming “on their own.” One of their love the unlovely. The ministry grew, and more students joined us as once a daughters, Brittany, began asking me questions about how God works. month we would make the trip into inner Chicago. We use the time She wanted to know more and started reading her Bible. On May 7, I throughout the month to advertise our next outing and gather resources, received a phone call from one of the ministers of our church who said, clothing, bags, and toiletries to pass out. Many students and faculty and staff “Someone wants to talk to you.” It was Brittany, and she wanted to have helped provide items. Female students in Alumni Hall had a bake sale know if I could baptize her the next Sunday I was home. But what was for us and also helped by collecting many bags of clothing. an even greater surprise was that the entire family asked me to baptize them, which I did that next week. It was an incredibly humbling Our outing in the city usually includes mingling with people and experience, and I was overwhelmed with joy. distributing our items. We typically stand at a street corner, set up a little shop, and the people come to us. We invite them to take what they need and What I really need to say is that through this ten-year process of getting then we invite them out to eat. It is usually a shock for most homeless people to know this family and sharing my faith with them, I learned that to have someone want to take them out to eat, to sit with them, and pray evangelism is not as “clean cut” as we might think. It requires patience with them. Passerbys are usually surprised to find we are just a group of LCC and prayer. Sometimes it means obstacles showing up that sometimes students who initiated this on our own. makes prayers seem useless. There are times of doubt, confusion, frustration, and also joy, excitement, and amazement. The most We have learned so much about the homeless issues in the city. For many important lesson I learned is that God is bigger than all of this. He is students, this provides an opportunity to see the city in a different light, in control, and He knew what He was doing when He placed this especially those from more rural backgrounds. My goal is for each student family in my life ten years ago. The joy is not over yet, and the to be interrupted by someone in need and just as Jesus would have done, anticipation for what is ahead for this family still remains. Brittany is with no inhibition minister to them right on the spot. going to church camp this summer for the first time. Isn’t God good? 10 Alumni News Ministry News Aaron (LCC) and Tracy (Tickner) Monts, LCC ’01, report that Aaron is now the Student Ministry Director at North Point Community Christian Dean Hickerson, LCC ’56, recently celebrated his 10th year of inner city Church, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. They reside at 4207 Maple Lane, Zion, ministry with alien immigrants and with the Kansas City Rescue Mission. IL 60099. He and his wife Gloria reside at 12525 West 119th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66213. Mark Paris, LCC ’00, is Director of Young Adult Ministries at the Newton Presbyterian Church, Newton, Massachusets. He recently graduated with a David Burns, LCC ’85, has accepted the position of Director of Outreach M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is also entering and Technical Services at WGNN/WGNJ Great News Radio in the inquirer’s phase of ordination in the Presbyterian Church-USA. Champaign (a Moody affiliate). He can be heard weekday mornings at 9:00 a.m. on 89.3 FM in the Central Illinois area. He continues to preach Joel Cassetto, LCC ’96, recently resigned a 7-year youth ministry to accept on the weekend at Homer (IL) Church of Christ. the lead minister position with the same congregation, the Delta Church of Christ, Delta Ohio. Ron Buche, LCC ’91, and wife Erin, LCC, have been called to serve with a new church plant in Valparaiso, Indiana, leaving a seven-year ministry Dean Cripe, LCC ’68, LCS ’74, is in his sixth year with Mt. Zion Christian with the Lowell Church of Christ, Lowell, Indiana. The new church, called Church, Mt. Zion, IL. During the past 5 years the church has built a new Life Bridge Christian Church, is a project of the Chicago District building and doubled in size. Evangelistic Association. Ron will work primarily in the area of worship James Willhoit, LCC ’75, was recently honored by the town of Highland, and music. Indiana, for five years of service as a Police Chaplain. He also taught a class Dan Sewell, LCS ’86, received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller on “Burnout” for the Indiana Police Chaplains at the Indiana Law Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. His major was in church Enforcement Academy. growth and leadership, and his dissertation was titled, “A Strategy for Laurie McDaniel, LCC ’99, recently left her position in the missions Preventing and Ministering to Dropout Ministers in the Christian department at Ozark Christian College to serve full-time in Central Asia. Church.” She hopes to be ready to leave the U.S. sometime in August. Laurie may be William T. Purinton, LCS ’96, graduated with a Ph.D. in theological reached at 412 Janet Drive, Centralia, IL 62801. studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in May, 2003. His Victor Lasko, LCC ’96, LCS ’03, recently joined the staff of First Christian dissertation title was “Joseph Hillery King’s View and Use of Scripture in Church of Chicago where he serves as Children’s Minister. He continues to the Pentecostal/Holiness Context.” He currently serves as professor at work for the Evangelical Child and Family Agency, an interdenominational Korea Nazarene University in Cheonan and as English-ministry director at Christian social service agency in Chicagoland. the Power Church in Daejeon City, South Korea. Miscellaneous Chris Simpson, LCS ’99, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to spend the next year at the world-renowned Leuven University in Belgium. Class of 1953 He is currently working on his dissertation in theology at the University of Celebrates 50th Reunion Iowa. Gean Davis, LBI ’51, and wife Archalee celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on March 30, 2003. They affectionately recall that Gean preached his first sermon in August, 1947. They reside at 1085 Donner Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065-4926. Julia (Burns) Lane, LCC ’86, reports she is enrolled in the M.A.T. program at Olivet Nazarene University. She is an early childhood teacher for the Kankakee (IL) County Head Start Program. She has two sons, Caleb, age 10, and Cody, age 8. Linda (Coonce) Gilmore, LCC ’85, is a reporter and copy editor at the Junction City Daily Union. She now covers the Fort Riley army base, business news, church news, and layout for the sports pages. Linda and husband Bob, LCS, serve with the Clay Center Evangelical Covenant Church. Ron Payne, LCC ’02, is attending Urbana Theological Seminary, where he hopes to complete a M.A. in Church History by May, 2004. Ron and his wife Paula reside at 402 E. Evergreen, St. Joseph, IL 61873. Marriages
Pictured left to right are Harold Bolden, Dewey Hawkins, John Pierce, Sherri Stipp, LCC ’91, was married to Jeremy Goettel on April 13, 2003, PJames Deck, Manley Pierce, Dorothy Meredith, Wayne Armstrong, in Nashville, TN. They reside at 5901 Old Hickory Blvd., Apt. 307, Donald Gee, Robert Green, and Elmer Walter. Hermitage, TN 37076.
Ten members of the class of 1953 returned to campus on Sara Carter, LCC ’98, announces her marriage to Jon Hill, November 30, Commencement weekend to celebrate their 50th anniversary class 2002. She is finishing her fifth year working with Christ in Youth. Jon also reunion. The class was hosted throughout the weekend with recep- works with this ministry in the worship and technical areas. They reside at 202 Carl Junction Rd., Webb City, MO 64870. tion events, dinner with trustees, faculty, and staff, v.i.p. seating at Commencement services, and the President’s Commencement Kim Sweeney, LCC ’81, was married to Keith Moody on May 17, 2003, in Luncheon. Terre Haute. 11 Marriages Tom and Marcie (Haberman) DeWitt, LCC, are pleased to announce the Michelle (Clevenger) Karrick, LCC, and husband Richard were married in birth of their fourth child, Benjamin Eric, born February 9, 2003. Ben 2002. She graduated from Blackburn College in May, 2002, with a degree joins brother Brentan, 7, and sisters Mallory, 4, and Meghan, 2. The in Organizational Business Management. They have three children, DeWitts can be reached at R. R. 1, Box 86, Frederick, IL 62639. Danyle, age nine, and twins Rhyan and Rhachyl, age one. They reside at 326 Mayo St., Carlinville, IL 62626. Mark Sexton, LCC ’89, and wife Laurie announce that Savannah Marie was born August 19, 2002, joining two-year old Andrew Philip. Mark and Chelsea Oyler, LCC ’99, was married to Dan Schultz on August 25, 2002. family reside at 1209 N. Evans St., Bloomington, IL 61701. They reside at 2445 Courtyard Circle #8, Aurora, IL 60506. Andy, LCC ’98, and Nikki (Karr), LCC, Chitwood celebrated the birth of Births their first daughter and third child, Selah Mykael, born September 13, 2002. Selah has two big brothers, Jeremiah, age 5 and Rylan, age 3. The Matt, LCC ’99, and Jenni Collins, LCC ’00, are the parents of a son, Jude Chitwoods may be reached at R. R. 1, Box 15, Wapella, IL 61777. Taylor, born April 19, 2003. Matt is a Social Studies teacher at South Hills High School in Ft. Worth, Texas, and Jenni is a fifth grade teacher at Deaths Woodway Elementary, also in Ft. Worth. They reside at 521 Glenwood Drive, Burleston, TX 76028. Gloria (Appel) Fry, LCC ’66, passed from this life on April 27, 2003, following an extended illness. Her husband Tim, LCC ’66, survives as do Bryce, LCC ’93, and Debbie (Leonard) Haller, LCC ’92, welcome their four children. Services were held at the Northside Christian Church in New third child, Jadon Jeremiah, born December 11, 2002. He joins Josiah, age Albany, Indiana, with George Ross, LCC ’76, officiating. Gloria was the 4, and Elizabeth, age 2. The Hallers reside at 108 Persimmon Court, daughter of the late Dr. Leon H. Appel, second president of Lincoln Delaware, OH 43015. Christian College and Seminary. Her mother, Veva Appel, also survives. Tim resides at 5 Orchard Lane, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. Congratulations to Josh, LCC ’01, and Ann Winans, LCC ’98, who celebrate the birth of Kaylor Ann, born May 7, 2003. Both Josh and Ann Phyllis Shaffer, LBI ’53, passed from this life on April 26, 2003. She had are teachers in the Manchester/Nashua New Hampshire area. They reside been ill for the past 2 years. Her husband George Dee Shaffer, LBI ’53, at 111 Pine St., #2, Manchester, NH 03103. survives. They had no children of their own, but throughout their ministry together had eighty-five young people attend Bible college. Together they Congratulations to Chris, LCC ’97, LCS ’03, and Dorothy Foster, LCS, served churches in Illinois, Indiana, California, and Arizona. Dee resides at who welcomed Daniel Jonathan, born May 9, 2003, in Lincoln, IL. Chris 601 N. Hayden Rd., #183, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. is an Admissions Counselor with LCC. They reside at 105 Thompson Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656. Jerry Chubb, husband of Ann (Alexander) Chubb, LCC ’64, passed away April 14, 2003. Condolences can be sent to Ann at 1121 E. Center Street, Jodi Knox, LCC ’98, LCS ’03, and husband Josh announce the birth of Warsaw, IN 46580. their first child, Jacey Breann, born December 27, 2002. They reside at 924 West Purtscher Drive, Peoria, IL 61614. Elaine Joy (Price) Rees, LBI ’51, passed away December 7, 2002, following a recurring battle with heart disease. Her husband of 54 years, Doug, LCC ’02, and Amy, LCC ’01, Vandiver announce the birth of their Ralph Rees, survives and resides at 103 Pepperidge Drive, Geneva, OH first child, Paige, born January 30, 2003. They reside at 154 Greenbrier 44041. Elaine and Ralph had five children. Four survive. In earlier years, Drive, Burlington, IA 52601. Elaine was instrumental in the planting of two Churches of Christ and a Brian and Heather (Knuckles) Schumaker, LCC ’95, announce the birth summer camp in northeast Ohio. of their second child, Kyra Breann, born December 22, 2002. Kyra joins Roland (“Red”) Florence, LBI ’54, died suddenly at the Memorial big sister Kaylee, age 4. The Schumakers reside at 1830 15th Street, Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, April 19, 2003. He is survived by Moline, IL 61265. his wife Mary Ann, LBI, two children and four grandchildren. Red held Donnie, LCC ’00, and Amanda (Siddens) Bowman, LCC ’99, announce ministries in Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Illinois. He traveled the birth of their first child, Karissa Jo, born November 16, 2002. Amanda extensively as a music evangelist and made several recordings. He was a and Donnie are both on staff at LCC and reside at 456 Thompson Drive, licensed specialist for the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services, Lincoln, IL 62656. where he recruited and trained foster parents. Joel, LCC ’96, and Merry (Williams) Cassetto, LCC ’03, announce the Robert L. Graham, LBI ’49, passed from this life on February 21, 2003. birth of a son, Reece Williams, born September 10, 2002. Reece joins a His wife Lucille survives and resides at 4523 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, four-year old sister Joelle Denae. The family resides at 713 Maplewood, MN 55384. Robert was a former trustee of Lincoln Christian College and Delta, OH 43515. Seminary and was a recipient of the Restoration Award in 1978.
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2003 Alumni Reunion MakingMaking aa DifferenceDifference The President’s Perspective
At the North American Christian Convention in Indianapolis this summer, we set a new attendance record for our annual alumni reception. With 750 in attendance, the message was clear, “we are Published by: Lincoln Christian College and Seminary committed to and enthusiastic about our alma 100 Campus View Drive mater.” The events of the evening included the Lincoln, IL 62656 usual presentation of Restoration Awards, casual Phone 217-732-3168 conversation, elegant appetizers, and a brief Fax: 217-732-4078 E-mail: [email protected] presidential update. We also took advantage of the www.lccs.edu festive event by conducting a brief survey. Here is Administration: a snapshot of the heart and spirit of Lincoln Keith H. Ray ...... President Christian College and Seminary alumni. Kevin Crawford....Vice President of Finance Gary Edwards...... Vice President of Survey participants ranged from the classes of Stewardship Development DDr. Keith H. Ray, President 1948 – 2003. The top five areas of service among Don Green ...... Vice President of Church those surveyed were preaching (100), Bible college Development personnel (23), public education (21), youth/associate ministry (20), and music (17). Mark Searby ...... Vice President of Student Development Nearly one-third of our alumni have completed or are pursuing masters or doctoral Tom Tanner...... Vice President of degrees. Their experiences as students at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Academics scored between 4.3 and 4.7 on a 5 point scale in these categories: Alumni: • recommending LCCS Lynn Laughlin ...... Vice President of Alumni • quality education Development • outstanding faculty Trustees: • spiritual growth Carolyn Bartlett...... Bloomington, IL • preparation for ministry John W. Gaston ...... Salem, IL Eugene Harker...... Indianapolis, IN Additionally, their experience as alumni ranged from 4.3 to 4.8 on a 5 point scale in Dwain Illman ...... Bloomington, IN • perception of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary’s future Gary Johnson...... Indianapolis, IN Ida Johnson...... Lincoln, IL • continually improving school Sherry Miller ...... Hickory Hills, IL • well-managed resources Kathryn Ransom...... Springfield, IL • care for alumni Keith H. Ray ...... Lincoln, IL John W. Reeves...... Fairfield, IL • informed alumni Frank Reynolds ...... Candia, NH Mike Suess ...... Greenville, IL It is refreshing and rewarding to know that our greatest product—our alumni—have Les White...... Painesville, OH such respect and enthusiasm for our College and Seminary. But the reverse is equally, Gary York...... Bloomington, IL if not more, true: we have respect and enthusiasm for our alumni. I hope this issue of Lincoln Christian College East the Restorer will warm your heart and give you a sense of satisfaction that our God is Coast: good, and we are among “the blessed.” Robin Underhill, Dean 2408 Creswell Road Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (410)836-2000 Fax: (410)734-4271 E-mail: [email protected] Restoration House: Keith Dan Clymer, Director 1300 Wellington Road Manchester, NH 03104 Phone: (603)668-8808 Fax: (603)644-4991 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Distinguished Alumni Four Lincoln Christian College and Seminary alumni were awarded the 2003 Restoration Award at the annual Alumni Reunion held in Indianapolis in conjunction with the North American Christian Convention. An audience of 750 alumni and guests shared in the program and presentations.
J. K. Stevens, LCC ’71, LCS ’74, was Kaylene (Conover) Idleman, LCC presented the 2003 Restoration Award ’71, received the 2003 Restoration in the field of Christian Education, Award in the field of Christian Higher reflecting his administration gifts Education and Women’s Ministry. applied to the churches he has served, as Kaylene’s contributions have been at well as his role as headmaster for the many levels, not the least of which is Traders Point Christian Academy in her service to our sister school, Ozark Indianapolis. The school, which is now Christian College, where she has 27 years old, is recognized as one of the devoted herself to being the president’s outstanding private schools in Indiana wife for nearly 30 years, and where she and is accredited through the has taught in the classroom and has Association of Christian Schools. Under served as full-time dean of women for J. K.’s direction, the school has devel- the last ten years. She was the architect J. K. Stevens Kaylene (Conover) for the creation of the student develop- J oped an overall program that includes KIdleman music, art, and physical education. J. K. ment department, where she also serves was recognized as a man of profound integrity with a decidedly as Coordinator of Counseling Services. In these capacities, she has Christian worldview. He has applied his significant intellect and especially influenced hundreds of young women through her passion to the ministry of Christian school administration. The teaching, counseling, premarital classes, and her excellent model result has been an institution of pre-school, elementary, and junior of Christian womanhood. Kaylene regularly speaks on topics high education that enables its students to learn the truth that will related to women’s issues and the Christian family. Special con- direct their futures, growing intellectually, physically, and spiritually. gratulations are due Kaylene, as this was the first Restoration Award to be given specifically in the field of “Women’s Ministry.”
Mike Breaux, LCC Chaplain Lt. Col. Karen (Thompson) Diefendorf, ’78, LCS, was present- LCC ‘75, LCS ‘83 was presented the 2003 ed the 2003 Restor- Restoration Award in the field of Military Chaplaincy. ation Award in the Karen has served the U. S. Army since 1986, and has field of Preaching served as chaplain to the Parachute Infantry Regiment Ministry, demonstrat- of the Army Airborne School and also served with a ed through exemplary heavy combat battalion deployed all over the Pacific years of service at Rim. It was in these assignments that Karen devoted churches such as thousands of hours to those whose lives became entan- Southside Christian gled with alcohol, drugs, and other military related Church, Harrodsburg, traumas. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Sacred Kentucky, where he Theology in Ethics, Karen convinced the Army to led the church in reconsider their “anti-religious” stance in Army doc- Mike Breaux Chaplain Lt. Col Karen trine that precluded religious beliefs from entering M growth to over 600, C(Thompson) Diefendorf and at Canyon Ridge into a commander’s decision-making process. Her Christian Church, located in northwest Las Vegas, decorations include three Meritorious Service Medals, an Army Commendation where he brought an infant church to numbers Medal, four Army Achievement Medals, and the Parachute Badge. She has earned exceeding 2,000. Most recently Mike served as the coveted Silver Wings and is the Senior Minister at Southland Christian Church in first female chaplain to become a Lexington, where transitions and construction paratrooper. Karen now serves in now reflect an attendance of over 8,000 people in Yongsan, Korea, where she is five weekend services. Mike is a well-known Deputy Command Chaplain for speaker for youth conferences, such as Christ in Personnel and Force Structure. The Youth, and national conventions including the Restoration Award presentation to NACC and Willow Creek conferences. He also Karen was followed by a reenact- serves as a coach and presenter for the Beeson ment of a pinning ceremony (which Institute for Advanced Church Leadership, a min- took place two days prior) wherein istry of Asbury Theological Seminary. Mike Karen was promoted from Major to Dr. Paul Boatman (left) and Dr. Wayne Shaw Lt. Col. recently accepted a call to the Willow Creek D(right) participate in pinning reenactment cere- Community Church, where he will serve as mony wherin Karen was promoted to Lt. Col. Teaching Minister. 3 AlumniMaking a Difference Alumnus David Butts, LCC ’75, Two alumni have received recognition President of Harvest Prayer Ministries, located in Terre Haute, through honored appointments that have Indiana, was recently named the national implications and reflect a high fourth Chairman in the 27-year his- tory of America’s National Prayer level of trust and responsibility. Committee. The appointment came when the NPC met in Washington, Greg Lee, LCC ’96, LCS ’02, has DC, on May 2, 2003. The annual been appointed the President of the meeting is held in connection with 2004 National New Church the National Day of Prayer activities Conference. The 2004 conference in the nation’s capital. As Chairman, will be held March 31 to April 1, David Butts D Dave will be devoted to building the 2004, at the new site of the Suncrest relationships and networks that make Christian Church, St. John, Indiana, up the National Prayer Committee. This opportunity also where Greg serves as Senior Associate allows Dave to focus on the large picture of the prayer move- Pastor. Greg ministers with Lead ment and how it affects the local church. Pastor John Wasem, who also is an “Accepting the role of Chairman of the National Prayer adjunct professor for Lincoln Christian Seminary. Greg is the Committee positions Harvest Prayer Ministries at the very heart Greg Lee of the prayer movement,” reports Dave. America’s National G youngest NNCC president in the 35- Prayer Committee is comprised of evangelical organizations year history of the conference. dedicated to advancing prayer in the United States of America. Says Greg, “The NNCC may be the most innovative and for- David has served and continues to serve in numerous other ward-thinking conference for which our churches come togeth- leadership capacities and on boards of directors and committees. er. By its very nature, there are always new ideas and strategies In addition to this recent appointment, listed most recently are unveiled to help reach unchurched people.” David’s contributions as: Greg adds, “Hosting the conference at our new site and invest- Chairman, Denominational Prayer Leaders’ Network ing in other new churches just makes sense. This will be the Chairman, Pioneer Bible Translators Board of Directors third year in a row that the conference has been hosted at a Chairman, Go Missions Board of Directors church that just moved into their first facility. That has proved Member of Mission America Coalition. helpful to churches considering building projects and has been inspiring to those who are at the very beginning of new church David has authored articles on prayer and missions for Pray!, work.” Greg’s chosen theme for the 2004 conference is “High The Christian Standard, Lookout, and Horizons magazines. He Risk. High Reward.” (Romans 16:4). is the author of a book entitled The Devil Goes to Church and has completed a video tape presentation on Leadership for a Greg also serves on two partnership teams with Restoration Praying Church. Visit David and his Harvest Prayer Ministries House Ministries to plant churches in New England, and he staff at www.harvestprayer.com. contributed to the recent book, The Preachers’ Teacher, written in honor of Dr. Marion Henderson.
WEBB LECTURESHIP ON PREACHING November 4 - 5, 2003 Dr. Long will be lecturing at 9:30 a.m. in the Earl C Hargrove Chapel on Tuesday, November 4, and hosting a “brown bag” Tom Long, Professor of Preaching, Chandler School of lunch and question and answer time at noon in Restoration Theology at Emory University, will lead this year’s Webb Hall. Additionally, he will lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Lectureship on Preaching. The lectureship was established to Restoration Hall, and again at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, perpetuate the memory of John M. Webb (1916 – 1982), November 5, in the Hargrove Chapel. Dean Emeritus of Lincoln Christian College and Professor of Preaching. Through the years, Mr. Webb’s first love was There is no fee for this lectureship, and the public is invited. preaching; and for most of his years on the LCC faculty, he For more information, please call Susie Baker at headed the Christian Ministries Department. 217.732.3168, ext. 2241, or e-mail [email protected]. 4 Alumnus Leads Congregation In “A Lesson from Giving” (featured in The Herald Times, Bloomington, Indiana) conscious of others around them with needs. Several people matched the $100 gift with money from their own resources, giving Don Hensley, LCC ’68, them even more of a blessing.” Don ought to know, as he was one preaching minister of of the 100 people who participated in the project. “I gave my $100 the Smithville Christian to a young couple with a new baby. When I arrived at their house Church in Bloomington, to give them the money, the wife said their furnace had just broken Indiana, recently led his down and they had no money to repair it.” congregation in a gen- erosity project that pro- The Wisconsin donor first sent $500, which Don doled out evenly vided a new dimension to five church members with instructions to give the cash away. A in understanding the few months later, encouraged by the success of the initial project, blessing of “giving.” the donor sent the church $10,000. This time Don gave 100 peo- ple $100 each. He asked everyone to write a summary of their expe- The opportunity came rience related to giving this money away and to journal the respons- to Don and 100 mem- es of the recipients. As one would expect, those who gave the bers of his congregation money away were greatly blessed, and those who received often as a result of a donor to responded with tears or a heartfelt hug. whom Don ministered many years ago. One member tells her story, stating that she asked God to bring Honoring the donor’s someone in her path that He wanted to have the money. Her prayer request, a $10,000 gift was answered when she became aware of a woman struggling with was distributed to 100 illness. So she gave her the money. Now she recalls, “She grabbed different people in me and hugged me and started to cry. Then she said, ‘You have no increments of $100 idea how much I needed this.’” Other distributions went to assist with the instructions to jobless families, elderly widows, missionaries, victims of fires, a help low-income fami- homeless man, single parents, victims of abuse, and disabled adults. lies with a special need. One of the few guide- Don now re-tells the story of the “generosity project” with a level of Don is pictured in the pulpit of the Smithville lines for the gifts was emotion that most pastors would love to experience. What greater DChristian Church on Easter Sunday. that they not go to any- way to impact 100 people from within the congregation to get in one in the congrega- touch with the reality of the Gospel lesson, “It is more blessed to tion. As Don explained, “I think those who participated in this give than to receive.” The impact of those touched by the gift, both ministry learned more about the joy of giving and today are more the givers and the receivers, will be felt for a long time to come.
DR. JAMES D. STRAUSS If Dr. Schmidt’s many publications over the years haven’t gotten your attention LECTURESHIP yet, his most recent publication, Under the Influence: How Christianity has Featuring: Dr. Alvin J. Schmidt, Professor of Transformed Civilization, will grab you and set you on your heels because of his Sociology (ret.) extraordinary expertise in observing Lectureship Date: October 7, 8, 2003 society and understanding its trends and directions. Listed in World magazine as Lectureship Theme: “Under the Influence: one of the “Western Culture’s Top 50 How Christianity Transformed Books to Read,” World publisher Marvin Olasky says, “When the igno- Civilization” (from the title of his Alvin Schmidt rant claim that all religions are the same widely-acclaimed 2001 Zondervan book) and have the same effects, thump them with this book.” In fact, this book has prompted over 30 media interviews, including a two-day interview with Dr. James Dobson on Schedule: his “Focus on the Family” radio show. His knowledge and back- Lecture 1 (Hargrove Chapel, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m.): "Christianity's ground regarding cultural issues has made Dr. Schmidt a sought- Unrecognized Contributions to Western Civilization" after speaker. He is often interviewed by various media outlets when Lecture 2 (Restoration Hall, Oct. 7, 7:00p.m.): "Why Are a religious cult makes national news. Dr. Schmidt is emeritus pro- fessor of sociology at Illinois College and has taught in numerous Christianity's Contributions Unrecognized?" other colleges and universities, including Concordia Theological Lecture 3 (Hargrove Chapel, Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m.): "The Erosion of Lecture 3 (Hargrove Chapel, Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m.): "The Erosion of Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Concordia College in Seward, Christianity's Contributions in Today's Culture" Nebraska. 5 Sermon is One for the Trash Bin (reprint from the Evansville Courier and Press by Len Wells) At 73, Kakac doesn’t have as much spring in his step as he used to. Dressed in his Sunday Note: Carroll Kakac suit, he drug a ladder out onto the church is a 1955 graduate of parking lot, and leaned it up against the trash con- Lincoln Bible Institute. tainer. Without fear, Kakac inched his way up the ladder, FAIRFIELD, IL – crawled into the trash container, and began picking through bags Brother Carroll Kakac of garbage. Remarkably, there it was, in the second bag he takes a lot of pride in ripped open. That should have been the end of the story, except knowing each and he still had to climb out of the trash bin without breaking a leg. every sermon he pres- Speaking of legs, Kakac is not known for having long legs. It was ents at the First Caroll Kakac all he could do to pull himself out of the garbage and onto the C Christian Church in half lid that was still closed on the trash container. Once again, Fairfield is handwrit- the story should have ended here, except the ladder was nowhere ten. Putting pen to paper, Kakac has turned out hundreds of ser- near where he was sitting. mons over the nearly 32 years he’s pastored at First Christian. Who knows how long Kakac sat on top of the trash bin, waving Kakac’s Palm Sunday sermon, though, nearly did him in. It was for help at people driving by. They just waved back. Some the “trashiest” piece of work he had ever authored. undoubtedly wondered if he had gone off the deep end. It was Friday evening. Kakac was in his study, going through his Finally, a young boy came walking down the alley, and Kakac weekly routine of getting things ready for Sunday morning serv- asked him to move the ladder over to his side of the trash con- ices. He took the previous week’s sermon and pitched it in the tainer. trash, transferring his latest work into a folder for Palm Sunday services. They boy obliged, but asked why he had crawled into it in the first place. Early Sunday morning, just out of habit, he looked over what he thought was his freshly written Palm Sunday message. Good “I was looking for my Sunday sermon, and I finally found it,” thing he did, or he would have given the same sermon two weeks Kakac said. in a row. Panic! What happened to his sermon? A frantic search of his study came up empty. The trash cans were empty. Surely, “That stinks!” the boy replied. It did, but Palm Sunday’s sermon the custodian hadn’t already pitched the trash in the dumpster! was saved. More searching failed to produce Kakac’s latest sermon. There After Sunday’s service, the church board met. One member sug- was only one thing left to do: go trash bin diving. gested hiring a local welder to add some steps onto the side of the trash bin – just in case this happens again.
Lincoln Christian College’s Fall Play Presents: I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti October 3, 4, 2003 – 7:30 p.m. Henderson Hall This stage production is a story of Raja Englanderova, one of the 15,000 children who passed through Terezin, a military garrison set up as a ghetto during World War II, a stopping-off place on the way to the gas chambers in Auschwitz. While most of the children imprisoned at Terezin perished at Auschwitz, some of their stories during the Holocaust are preserved in drawings and poems published in the book, I Never Saw Another Butterfly. When Terezin was liberated in 1945, only about 100 children were alive to return to what was left of their lives. One of those children was Raja Englanderova, who returned to her home in Prague. This is her story. 6 Alumni Mentor Student Interns
(By Rondel Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry and Internship Director) With 26 students serving last spring in their required semester-long internships in a variety of ministries and in a myriad of loca- tions, trusting them to the care of quality mentors is primary to the success of the program. Trained mentors have helped to grow these students through the challenges of leadership, taking them out of comfort zones and bringing them to the place of applying what they have learned at LCC. Two mentor/intern relationships from this last spring come to mind: Chris Sandel, a senior youth ministry major, served his internship at Westside Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois. He was mentored by alumnus, Chris Steele, LCC ’94, LCS, who was on staff as West Side’s Youth Minister. Where Chris Steele is concerned, and all the other mentors as well, we are indebted to their willingness to devote a significant part of their day over a period of six months to helping grow future preachers, youth workers, administrators, counselors, and teach- ers. As a testimony to the classroom preparation prior to the internship and to our students who are eager to dive into ministry, Chris Steele reports this: “Chris Sandel invested himself actively in the lives of our students through sporting events, shared time together, and the student ministry programming. He was an asset. We were pleased by his work habits and ability to evaluate and process relationships and situations. Chris has a great attitude about menial work and focused even when some of the activities he performed were less than exciting.” The even happier ending to this story is that Chris Sandel is now serving full time with West Side Christian Church in their youth CChris Sandel ministry department. Michelle Downen interned in the worship ministry area at Manchester (NH) Christian Church under the mentoring influence of alumnus John Cassetto, LCC ’97. John carefully monitored Michelle’s involvement in the worship ministry and especially in her role as the Sunday morning worship pro- ducer. Under his direction Michelle also led the choir, played in the band and planned a variety of serv- ices. His evaluation of Michelle included his very positive reviews of Michelle’s hard work and appre- ciation for her giftedness. One of the greatest benefits of having our students out of the classrooms and in real life ministry is that the students can be observed in a variety of situations for honest and con- structive feedback. It is here that students often re-evaluate the direction they are taking and come to realize early in their careers if they are on the right path. Michelle expressed, “My internship made it very clear to me that not only am I good at administration, but I also like it. It helped me to realize that I am wired to do administration and that administration is much needed in ministry. It also Michelle Downen helped me realize that music ministry is not something I want to do, at least not right now.” John’s M careful work as a mentor helped Michelle discover where and how God could use her in a practical and beneficial way. What a win- ning story, as yet another student grew in the understanding of her gifts and her place in kingdom ministry.
NATIONAL MISSIONARY CONVENTION ALUMNI RECEPTION Visit Us on the Please join us on Friday evening, Worldwide Web at November 21, 2003 for an Alumni Reception www.lccs.edu Cincinnati Convention and Exposition Check this out on a regular basis for up-to-date developments. Center Cincinnati, Ohio Rooms 230 and 244 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. 7 Alumni Association 100 Campus View Drive Lincoln, Illinois 62656 A Word From Lynn Dear Fellow Alumni, We enjoyed watching a video tape portraying the life of Dr. Marion Henderson and his vital link to the ministry of Lincoln. As I stood in the doorway of He and his wife Vera were there to share in that moment. A the ballroom at the Marriott book, The Preachers’ Teacher, honoring Dr. Henderson was intro- in Indianapolis prior to the duced to those gathered there. Dan Clymer served as editor of alumni gathering at the this publication, and after the program “Doc” signed copies of NACC, I was reminded of the this book. The book is being distributed nationwide and can scripture from Luke 24:32, also be purchased through Mr. Books, our campus bookstore. when the two on the road to Emmaus found their hearts All in all, it was a tremendous night, and we are thankful for all burning within because of the who were able to attend. The Lord has opened many doors of presence of Jesus. My heart service for our alumni, and we are thrilled by the results of their was burning within me service. because of the presence of Jesus among our alumni that night Let me continue by thanking you for lifting us up to the Lord totaling 750. God is faithful because that night Jesus was there, daily. We sense your prayers; and in turn, we take you before the and we were in the presence of the Almighty as we shared in a Throne as well. special program and as we honored our brothers and sisters. The crowning moment for me was the recognition of those who serve as chaplains in the Armed Forces and our prayers that were Your brother, lifted before the throne on their behalf. God has truly blessed our alumni as we discovered the thousands of women and men Lynn Laughlin who are served by chaplains who are alumni of LCCS. Alumni Name New Executive Committee At its annual meeting in Indianapolis, the Alumni Association named its slate of Executive Officers to serve during the academic year 2003-04. Those elected are:
Brandon Boyd, Loami, Illinois - LCC ’98, LCS ’01 – President Tracy Thomas, Lincoln, Illinois – LCC ’91, LCS ’03 – Past President/Delegate John Plunkett, Creve Coeur, Illinois – LCC ’69 – Vice President Sally Miller, Witt, Illinois – LCC ’77 – Secretary Joy Webb Blazek, Lincoln, Illinois – LCC ’77 – Delegate Jami Bray, Moweaqua, Illinois – LCC ’95 – Delegate
The Lincoln Christian College and Seminary executive committee leads in the decision-making process related to goals, strategic plans, budget setting, projects and events, and oversight of the Vice President of Alumni Development. This committee also eval- uates nominations and makes selections for alumni special honors, such as the Restoration Award and the Encouragement Award. Executive Committee members may serve for as many as five concurrent years. The members named above would welcome your comments and questions. 8 Alumni Annual Fund
It is with great anticipation that we begin the Alumni 2003-04 Alumni Budget Annual Fund Drive this fall, on the heels of an all-time high alumni budget year. Hundreds of our alumni stepped into $150,000 the inner circle of partnership and reflected a momentum in Association Expenses Special Project alumni giving that is unparalleled in the history of Lincoln 6% $9,000 (Henderson Hall Renovation) Christian College and Seminary. We can again announce 13% $19,500 another record-breaking gift year, having exceeded our annual goal of $150,000 with a final tally of $175,012. V.P. of Alumni Coupled with this is another record-breaking year of alum- Development ni who paid their annual or lifetime dues, with an all-time 18% $27,000 General Fund high of 1,574 members. Scholarships 29% $43,500 At the annual alumni business meeting held July 10, 2003, 17% $25,500 during the Alumni Reunion at the NACC in Indianapolis, Library the alumni adopted the following budget for 2003-04: 17% $25,500
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A Special Tribute Congratulations Tim Anderson, LCC ’94, Robert Stacy, LCS ’61, and LCS ’99, passed from this his wife Nell were recently life suddenly on February 6, honored for fifty years of min- 2003, at the age of 30. Tim istry. The Spring Hill Church was one who embraced a dif- of Christ, Middletown, Ohio, ficult calling to those who where Bob and Nell presently were drug and alcohol minister, celebrated this mile- addicts. At the time of his stone along with special death, Tim was Team Leader friends from former min- Tim Anderson of Adult Addiction Services Robert and Nell Stacy istries. The congregation pre- T at Heritage Behavioral R sented the Stacys with a trip to Center in Decatur. When asked about his working in Hawaii. The Stacys are well known for their ministry this role, rather than in a church-related field, he in the founding of Christ in Youth, Inc. Bob has also replied that he was with the people that Jesus would taught courses at Cincinnati Bible College, Ozark have sought out. Our expressions of sympathy go to Bible College, and Central Christian College of the Tim’s family and friends, especially to his parents, Bible. He has written a column for the Restoration Dorothy, LCS ’98, and Cliff Anderson, LCC, who Herald for over thirty years, as well as a book entitled serve with the LCCS family as members of our staff. A Father’s Tears, detailing the experience of their daughter’s death. The Stacys are parents of twins, Roger and Rhonda (deceased) and have five grandchil- dren. 10 Alumni News Ministry News Peter Verkruyse, LCC ’82, LCS ’87, ’88, was recently promoted to the position of associate professor with tenure and named chair of Bruce, LCC ’69, LCS ’73, and Judy, LCC ’69, Martin recently the Department of Communication and Theatre at Illinois College, completed 24 years of ministry with the Navy Chaplain Corps. In Jacksonville, Illinois. October, 2003, they plan to move to Groton, CT, for one final tour, where Bruce will serve as Command Chaplain with the Submarine Squadron Support Unit. In May, 2003, Bruce was granted the Births Doctor of Ministry degree from Emmanuel School of Religion, Elaina (Kreoger) Hunt, LCC, was married to Kevin Hunt in April, Johnson City, TN. His project was titled, “Understanding and 2001. Elaina and Kevin have one child, Logan James, born April Ministering to Military Families During Times of Separation Due to 18, 2003. Elaina is teaching 4th grade at Heyworth (IL) Elementary Deployment: A Guide for Civilian Clergy.” School.
Donald Augenstine, LCC ’69, reports that at age 76, he is still Sue (Harker) Bondurant and husband Steve announce the birth of preaching. Most recently he was associate minister with the their first child, Samuel Elijah, born April 16, 2003. The family Metropolitan Church of Christ in San Francisco. He and his wife resides in Indianapolis. Patricia, LCC, now serve with the Mathews Church of Christ, Cobbs Creek, Virginia. “Kit”, LCC ’95, and Linda (Venardi) Wilkinson, LCC ’93, cele- brated the arrival of their adopted son, Titus Li. He joined his new Darrin Akin, LCC ’92, recently celebrated seven years as Minister parents on June 17, 2003. Linda is a former LCC chapel office sec- of Worship/Music with the First Christian Church, Yuma, Arizona. retary. The family resides in Findlay, OH.
Chuck and Eloise Webb, LBI ’50, have concluded an interim min- Scott and Jamie (Hendrickson) Durr, LCC ’00, announce the istry with the Armington (IL) Christian Church and have returned birth of their second child, Elizabeth Rose, born February 7, 2003. to their home at 1526 Bank, Keokuk, IA 52632. She joins brother Levi, age 2. Scott is a business banker for Wells Fargo Bank, and Jamie is a homemaker. They reside in Grinnell, Roger Fletcher, LCS ’84, reports that he and his wife have returned Iowa. from Manila. Roger is currently the Director of Missions and Adult Education at the Capitol City Christian Church in Lincoln, David Gross, LCC ’97, and wife Marianne announce the birth of Nebraska. their second son, Zachary Carter, born June 6, 2003. David is com- pleting his third year of ministry as Student Minister at First Sara (York) Martin, LCC ’03, serves with the Martinsville (IL) Christian Church, Newburgh, Indiana. First Christian Church, where she is the worship director. Sarah was married to Craig Martin in June. They reside in Martinsville. Sean Rittenberry, LCC ’95, and wife Amy (Steinlicht), LCC ’98, announce the arrival of a son, Shae Daniel, on March 16, 2003. He Tony Johnson, LCC ’85, began a new ministry on August 1, 2003, joins sister Kailyn, age 2. The Rittenberry’s serve with the Hill’n at Hazel Dell Christian Church, Carmel, IN, where he serves as Dale Christian Church, Lexington, Kentucky, where Sean is the their first Children’s Minister. Worship Minister. Wes Dillon, LCC ’94, recently resigned as Director of Student Ministries at CrossWay Christian Church, Nashua, New Deaths Hampshire, to launch PictureShock Productions, a video-produc- Don Wortman, LBI ’57, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2003. tion ministry located in Mesa, Arizona. His wife Virginia, LBI, survives. Don and Virginia were with the Tim McCain, LCC ’02, is the associate pastor at Payson First first Christian Church in Belle, Missouri, at the time of his death, Assembly of God in Payson, Arizona. He and his wife Tracy, LCC where Don served as preaching minister. They had been in ministry ’00, reside in Payson, Arizona. together for 45 years. Virginia will remain in Belle. David Eichenberger, LCC ’77, and wife Rosalie, LCC ‘75, began a new ministry at Hikes Point Christian Church in Louisville, KY, Arthur “Art” Larsson, LBI ’60, LCS, passed from this life on June in July, 2003, where David serves as Minister of Discipleship. 8, 2003, in Springfield, Illinois. He was ministering with the Timewell Baptist Church, Timewell, Illinois, at the time of his death. Art was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked in sev- Miscellaneous eral capacities in Springfield, Carlinville, and Assumption, Illinois, as well as in St. Louis. His wife Jackie resides in Taylorville, Illinois. Jessica (Moore) Dye, LCC ’95, reports that she received a bachelor’s degree in communication from University of Illinois at Springfield in 1999. She and her husband Brian have three children, Joey, age 7, Quentin, age 2, and Aaron, age 1. The family resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 11 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Champaign, IL 100 Campus View Drive • Lincoln, IL 62656 Permit No. 245 Vol. 60, No. 1 Fall 2003
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Published by: Lincoln Christian College and Seminary 100 Campus View Drive Lincoln, IL 62656 Phone 217-732-3168 Fax: 217-732-4078 E-mail: [email protected] www.lccs.edu Administration: Keith H. Ray ...... President BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kevin Crawford....Vice President of Finance Gary Edwards...... Vice President of Stewardship Development Don Green ...... Vice President of Church Development Mark Searby ...... Vice President of Student Development Tom Tanner...... Vice President of Mission: Academics Lincoln Christian College and Alumni: Seminary is an institution of Lynn Laughlin ...... Vice President of Alumni Christian higher education whose Development mission is to nurture and equip Trustees: Christians with a Biblical worldview to Carolyn Bartlett...... Bloomington, IL John W. Gaston ...... Salem, IL serve and lead in the church and the Eugene Harker...... Indianapolis, IN world. Douglas Harty ...... Indianapolis, IN Dwain Illman ...... Bloomington, IN Gary Johnson...... Indianapolis, IN Ida Johnson...... Lincoln, IL Sherry Miller ...... Hickory Hills, IL Kathryn Ransom...... Springfield, IL Keith H. Ray ...... Lincoln, IL John W. Reeves...... Fairfield, IL Frank Reynolds ...... Candia, NH Vision: Mike Suess ...... Greenville, IL Les White...... Painesville, OH Changing the world through Gary York...... Bloomington, IL equipped Christian leaders Lincoln Christian College East Coast: Robin Underhill, Dean 2408 Creswell Road Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (410)836-2000 Fax: (410)734-4271 E-mail: [email protected] Restoration House: Dan Clymer, Director 1300 Wellington Road Manchester, NH 03104 Phone: (603)668-8808 Fax: (603)644-4991 E-mail: [email protected] PRESIDENT & ADMINISTRATORS A MESSAGE FROM THE President
For the Record . . .
Nothing brings me greater joy than to offer you a review of our stewardship. We are always mindful of our responsibility to the Lord and you, our constituents in the ministry of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. This report will reveal yet Core Values: another year of record breaking • We believe that our highest privilege and duty enrollment, retention rate, number of is to glorify God, serve His Son, and rely upon graduates, and positive change in net His Holy Spirit. assets. These quantitative milestones are a reminder of God’s generosity • We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative Word for the and a great deal of hard work. Church and its study is foundational for all Christian life, faith, and service. On the other hand, we are grateful for the spiritual, academic, and professional • We value authentic Christian community that fosters Christian caliber of our student body. character, conduct, and accountability. They continue to impress me with their vision and passion • We value responsible stewardship of the resources and talents that for the work of the Kingdom God provides. of God.
• We value Christian leadership as vital to the ongoing mission Your partnership is both of the Church and as fundamental to our partnership with appreciated and necessary as the Church. we continue the stewardship of over 1,200 students, over 140 employees, and hundreds • We value our Stone-Campbell religious heritage and its plea of partnering churches. Please for Christian unity while carrying out God’s global mission. read and rejoice.
• We value students and their holistic development in and out To Him be the glory, of the classroom.
Dr. Keith H. Ray President STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY Last year, Lincoln administered a national survey to its undergraduate students, asking them to rate their level of satisfaction with a number of key factors on campus. The “Student Satisfaction Inventory” is produced by the Noel-Levitz firm and administered nationally to hundreds of colleges across the country each year. In every one of the major categories of student satisfaction surveyed, LCC students rated their experiences higher than did students at other U.S., four-year private colleges. The results for several key areas are listed here: 6 Overall A COMMUNITY satisfaction with College 5.8 Concern for Committed to Learning individual 5.6 students 1. Using a diversity of learning approaches Student 5.4 centeredness Mentored Learning – Provided mentored training for Faculty 35 students in their field work 5.2 teaching Cross Cultural Learning – 409 of 452 full-time effectiveness College students participated in Week of Evangelism, with 5 Academic 247 students (60%) involved in primarily cross-cultural advising experiences, 139 of these being outside of the U.S. Campus 4.8 Lifelong Learning – LincUp, the adult degree climate completion program, graduated its first class of 17 in May, 2003. Would enroll 4.6 here again Information Literacy – As a result of a $23,680 grant, LCC Other the library has worked with the faculty to develop a program that emphasizes lifelong learning. The information literate student will be able to: • locate information efficiently and effectively • evaluate information critically and contextually • communicate information coherently and cohesively.
2. Making assessment and improvement of learning a priority An Academic Assessment Plan implemented wherein College students rated their level of satisfaction with “instructional effectiveness” at 5.64 (7.0 is the highest), with the national average being 5.22 for private colleges, according to the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory. The Seminary graduates rated their academic experience 4.6 (out of a 5.0), well above the national average of 4.4 for all seminaries.
3. Developing a faculty of sufficient size and diversity with learning-centered professional development Full-time faculty number 55, with another 70 part-time. Professional development opportunities include: • opportunities for publishing • additional degree completion (MA and Ph.D) • overseas teaching opportunities • serving with theological societies.
4 AA COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY CommittedCommitted toto LeadershipLeadership
1. Preparing servant leaders through strengthening existing programs and initiating key new ones Worship Ministry – A new Seminary specialization in Worship Leadership began in the fall of 2003, with eleven students enrolled. Faculty member Dinelle Frankland serves as the Program Director and has completed her Doctor of Worship Studies with Dr. Robert Webber, one of the leading evangelical scholars in worship. Doctor of Ministry – A feasibility study for a Doctor of Ministry degree was completed this last year. The next step is to pursue funding during the next phase of the capital campaign. Study Abroad/Honors Program – Dr. Brian Messner led a “study abroad” trip to Greece and Italy this last June involving 24 students. Additionally, the College began a new “Honors Program” and graduated its first “pilot” student, Amanda Spiering, in May, 2003. State-certified Teacher Education – Two of four required reports have been submitted to the State of Illinois for an on-campus certified Teacher Education Early Childhood Program. A state accreditation team will visit campus in April, 2004, with the earliest start-up date possible being the fall of 2005.
2. Assisting local congregations in developing leadership Coaching for ministers – A Ministry Excellence Week was designed for alumni serving in pastoral ministry at Blessing Ranch, Livermore, Colorado. The pilot program will be repeated at least annually, with targeted participants being those who have been in ministry 5 – 7 years. Coaching for churches – Coached 10 churches through the second year of T-Net disciple-making training. Began training another 9 churches, who started the 28-month process in September, 2002. Developing mentoring churches – Developed leadership training from within a healthy church in order to have a healthy church mentor a struggling church. Church assessment and consultations – Don Green, Vice President of Church Development, conducted 11 congregational assessments and consultations for 21 churches and Christian organizations. Church conferences • Provided the annual Elders/Church Leaders’ Conference in February, 2003, that included a DVD of training materials for applying the “Good to Great” principles in the church. • Hosted 1,800 ladies for the annual Christian Women’s Conference in April, 2003. • Provided leadership development seminars for 19 churches and Christian organizations. Curriculum for churches – Continued development of T-Net International’s disciple-making training materials for holistic development of churches being trained on our campus.
5 A COMMUNITY Committed to Students
1. Discerning and responding to students’ changing needs in context of our mission • 16% of College students and 28% of Seminary students come from other faith groups. • Older, non-traditional students reached 24%. • Called a campus minister, Brian Mills, who serves as Coordinator of Spiritual Development.
2. Recruiting and retaining mission-appropriate students with special focus on parents and alumni as recruiters • Entering freshmen ACT scores average 22.4, above the national average of 20.8. • Recruiting events included: - Fall Campus Challenge - Junior High Experience - Visiting days on high school holidays - Young Preachers’ Seminar - Volleyball and basketball camps - Lincolnland Classic Bible Bowl Tournament - Idea sessions with youth ministers
3. Placing more graduates in leadership ministry (paid and volunteer) • In May 2003, we graduated the largest College class in the history of the school with 124 graduates, as well as 39 Seminary graduates. • The 52% graduation rate was the highest in decades at LCC. Of the 163 graduates, more than two thirds (68%) are serving in paid, leadership ministry. Another 11% are pursuing further education, and 9% are serving in other careers. 12% remained undecided.
Undecided Other Careers 12% 9% Church Staff 40% Further Education 11%
Mission Field Para-Church Staff 7% 21%
6 SSameame FoundationFoundation...... NNewew GGenerationeneration The goal of $5 million for Phase I of the campaign for Lincoln Christian College and Seminary was reached the week of Thanksgiving 2002. Immediately plans for Phase II were initiated. Phase II was kicked-off at the Alumni Reunion during the NACC. To date $1,933,000 has been committed to Phase II. Picture is the conceptual drawing of the proposed library, which will be located Phase II initiatives: east of the Hargrove Chapel. $8,000,000 New Library 3,000,000 New Resident Hall 500,000 Alumni Visitors Center 1,062,000 Chapel Renovation 916,000 Phase II Campus Renovation 7,250,000 Endowment 1,000,000 Endowed Chairs (Drs. Henderson, Shaw, and Strauss) 500,000 60th Anniversary Scholarships 500,000 Doctor of Ministry Program
It must be understood that the success of the campaign does not negate the continued need for annual support. None of the campaign initiatives could have been met through annual giving. Still needed are those who will make five year, over-and-above their annual giving, commitments to Same Foundation…New Generation.
Lincoln Receives Record Gift
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary has President Keith Ray, left, receives the first distribution check from received its largest single gift in its 60-year the Reinhardt Trust. history. Leo and Brooksie Reinhardt had a true sense of appreciation and respect for LCCS. With TOP TEN DONOR CHURCHES FOR 2002-03 the assistance of Warren Smith, Director of Estate 1. West Side Christian Church (Springfield, IL) $51,800 Planning, this local couple, who spent most of their 2. Eastview Christian Church (Normal, IL) 48,469 lives in Lincoln, Illinois, provided over $1 million 3. Fisher Church of Christ (Fisher, IL) 42,264 through their estate plan. Humbly the Reinhardt’s 4. First Christian Church (Fairfield, IL) 37,050 lives and legacies have passed before us and will live 5. Lincoln Christian Church (Lincoln, IL) 29,780 on through their generosity. Their gift will greatly 6. First Christian Church (Morris, IL) 18,400 7. Lakeside Christian Church (Springfield, IL) 16,050 assist Lincoln Christian College and Seminary’s 8. Jefferson Street Christian Church (Lincoln, IL) 15,009 efforts to further the Kingdom of God worldwide. 9. Traders Point Christian Church (Indianapolis, IN) 13,667 10. Petersburg Church of Christ (Petersburg, IL) 12,431
7 A COMMUNITY
Committed to Stewardship Revenue for 2002-03 Fiscal Year: Other Sources 3%
Auxiliary Services 21% Net Tuition & Fees 48% Gift/Grant Income 28%
Net tuition and fees $5,423,020 Gift and grant income 3,227,934 Auxiliary services 2,382,286 Other sources 382,093 Total Revenue $11,415,333
The new 12-passenger van meets a crucial student-travel need. Expenses for 2002-03 Fiscal Year: Financial Highlights and Advancement 4% Capital Improvements • Reduced debt by $287,077 General Institution/ • Refinanced mortgage loan from 6.25% to 4.75% Instruction Administration 32% • New roof and entrance completed on 24% Administration Building • Air conditioning in Administration Building Auxiliary Enterprises Student Academic classrooms completed. All campus classrooms are 17% Services now air conditioned Support 12% 11% • Purchased more than 20 new notebook computers for one-third of full-time faculty as Instruction $3,263,669 part of an ongoing, three-year replacement cycle Student Services 1,250,215 • Installed 6 student computers in Student Academic Support 1,192,365 Warehouse (student center) for e-mail access Auxiliary Enterprises 1,804,438 • Purchased new 12-passenger van General Institution • Purchased two used trucks with snow plows for and Administration 2,434,835 Facility Management Advancement 450,638 • Installed new heating and air conditioning system for Henderson Hall (old gym) Total Expenses $10,396,160 • Painted the interior of Henderson Hall Change in Net Assets $ 1,019,173
8 A COMMUNITY Committed to Covenant
1. Grounding our campus community in the Biblical concept of covenant • Developed new Staff Covenant Handbook • Annual Faculty and Staff Retreat emphasizing aspects of covenant life: prayer walk, worship and covenant session, and faculty and staff activities that reflect community, communication, and accountability.
2. Developing links with key churches A new network with churches under the direction of Don Green,Vice President of Church Development, includes the Church Leader Network (www.churchleader.net), a key tool for linking churches together. It includes: • New Church Leadership coaching for those involved in new church planting • Rural Church Leadership coaching for those involved in ministry to 65 million people living in rural America • Intentional Disciplemaking direction to revolutionize the face of church Leadership as they get intentional about making disciples • Transformational Leadership to lead your church through the journey of becoming a healthy, growing church.
3. Supporting/collaborating with alumni The Alumni Ambassador Network is underway with a 50-member team who are assigned to geographical areas and are serving as “hands and feet” for Lynn Laughlin, Vice President of Alumni Development, as they support and minister to alumni around the country.
4. Partnering with others strategically • Gary Edwards, Vice President of Stewardship Development, provides capital campaign services to churches who are in fund-raising programs. • Gary Edwards also provides financial planning seminars on becoming and remaining debt free. • A new web site has been structured to reflect our commitment of stewardship including stewardship sermons that can be downloaded. • Continued strategic collaboration is taking place with key mega churches under the leadership of President Keith Ray in order to examine the potential of developing educational extension sites.
5. Providing a model of Christian community and witness to the world • Focusing on evangelism, “Focus,” a student-led evening worship service, continues to be well attended by LCC students and reaches out to other college-age students in the community. Additionally, a student committee continues to plan other spiritual life opportunities for the campus and community. • Annual community events included meeting monthly with community personnel. We also hosted a number of public and government officials.
9 SEMINARY Lectureship March 16 – 17, 2004 featuring Dr. Paul L. Maier Dr. Paul L. Maier is The Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University and a much-published author of both scholarly and popular works. His novels include two historical documentaries: Pontius Pilate and The Flames of Rome, as well as a theological thriller that became a #1 national bestseller in religious fiction: A Skeleton in God’s Closet. A sequel, More Than a Skeleton, will appear this fall. Dr. Maier’s non-fiction works include In the Fullness of Time, which correlates secular evidence from the ancient world impinging on Jesus and early Christianity; Josephus—The Essential Works, a new translation/commentary on writings of the first-century Jewish historian; and Eusebius—The Church History, a similar book on the first Christian historian. Several million Maier books are now in print in a dozen languages, as well as over 200 scholarly articles in professional journals. Dr. Maier lectures widely and appears frequently on national radio, television, and newspaper interviews. Theme: “History, Archaeology, and Christianity” Schedule: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:30 a.m. Comparing the Evidence: Sacred and Secular Hargrove Chapel Noon – 1:00 p.m. Question and Answer Session Restoration Hall (call for sack lunch reservations by March 10) R49
Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:30 a.m. Fresh Perspectives on the Life of Jesus R49
For more information or for lunch reservations, please call the Seminary Office at 217-732-3168 or e-mail [email protected].
Trends and Tidbits Many current indicators are adding to the blessings of the last five years. Yet we recognize that where we go from here requires us to seek God’s will and assistance, and we find these words from Joshua 3:4-5 most appropriate at this time: “ . . . since you have never been this way before . . . consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do [even more] amazing things among you.”
Rejoice with us in these additional highlights: • Lincoln Christian Seminary enrollment reached a record 311 this fall, up 23% over last year, with a record enrollment of 114 new seminarians. • The College graduation rate of 52% last spring was the highest recorded (compared to 38% ten years ago). • ACT scores for entering freshmen this fall (2003) remain high at the 67 percentile nationally. • The number of college majors in General Ministry and “Bivocational” Missions has doubled over the last five years. • The number of Seminary graduates engaged in ministry at graduation was 100% this past spring. • The number of College graduates engaged in ministry at graduation was 80% (50% on church staffs). • Endowments and investments are up 81% in the last five years and are now at $7.1 million (vs. $3.3 million five years ago). • Alumni giving is up 64% over the last five years. • Church giving is up 14% over the last five years and up 19% over a year ago.
10 Key Messengers Schedule Kendra Smiley – In her Bible-based message, Kendra Smiley will 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration/Coffee Hour introduce you to real women with a desire to make “Empowering 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Session I Choices” rather than let life’s circumstances control their attitudes 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Session II and actions. Kendra is a popular author, a regular on the “Heart of a 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Session III Mother” radio show, and a regular contributor to Christian Parenting Lunch and elective sessions Today and Hearts at Home magazines. 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Session IV 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session V Jill Savage – As founder and national director of “Hearts at Home,” you can be certain Jill has her fi nger on the pulse of women’s personal Noon hour electives development and relationships. Hear her bring direction and the Good News of grace, forgiveness, truth, and Jesus in her message entitled Liz Curtis Higgs – New video release “Unpack the Baggage.” entitled, “Bad Girls of the Bible” (Preview this Christian Women’s Conference key speaker scheduled for 2005) Gail Wenos and Ezra – Break through those “adult barriers” and hear this award-winning Christian speaker, along with her “associate Hot Topics Panel – discussing “How Should Smart Dummy,” bring the powerful message of how God uses our the Church Respond to . . .” 1. Issues that Divide God’s People seemingly smallest gifts to impact others. You’ll be all the richer for – with LCCS President Keith Ray hearing her Bible-focused message on “Love Makes a Difference.” 2. The Need for Children’s Ministry – with Cathy Thorsen, Assistant Professor of Jill Stanek – From the labor and delivery room in a Chicago suburb Early Childhood Education hospital to bringing testimony in Washington, D.C., before the U.S. 3. The Absence of Worldview House and to President George W. Bush, hear the courageous story of – Dr. Robert Kurka, Professor of Bible and Jill’s fi ght against abortion and infanticide. You’ll rise to your feet in Theology ovation as you learn what one woman has accomplished in the name of 4. The Gay Community – Dr. Paul Boatman, Professor of Pastoral Christ on behalf of both born and pre-born infants. Care/Counseling
REGISTRATION: Registrations received by Wednesday, April 21, 2004, are $25.00. Registrations after that date are $30.00. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all sessions. Registrations may be mailed to Christian Women’s Conference, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, 100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656, or by phoning 217-732-3168, or by registering online via our web site www.lccs.edu. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
growing an inner city church in Australia to one SCHEDULE 8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration (coffee, juice, and donuts)—Chapel Foyer people discover the joy of common sense Christianity is a reality. He is the 9:00-10:15 a.m. author of And They Said It Couldn’t Be Done and Time Out. Barry serves Reaching the Unchurched – The Challenge as the chairman of the Londen Institute for World Evangelism, a training 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. center for future leaders and teaches at Hope International University. Reaching the Unchurched – A Response He was the 2002 President of the North American Christian Conven- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. tion. Barry will conduct a two-hour seminar on the topic of “Reaching Lunch 12:45-2:00 p.m. Disciplemaking through the Church – The Problem Greg Ogden 2:15-3:30 p.m. Executive Pastor of Discipleship Disciplemaking through the Church – A Solution Dr. Ogden is the author of Unfi nished Business: Returning REGISTRATION: Registration fee of $25 received prior to , Discipleship Essentials, February 13 or $30 after February 13 covers the cost of speak- Transforming Discipleship. These books refl ect his ers, materials, refreshments, and lunch. ’s people are ministers and that the OFFERING GOAL: $10,000 to fund two Restoration Scholars church desperately needs to recover “making disciples of Jesus” as its pri- preparing for leadership ministry at Lincoln Christian Seminary mary mission. With 24 years of pastoral ministry experience and after serv- FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Church ing as the director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Fuller Theological Development Offi ce at 217-732-3168 ext. 2222 or e-mail Seminary, Greg is a sought-after speaker on discipleship. He will conduct a [email protected] two-hour seminar on the topic of “Disciplemaking through the Church.”
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