INSIDE SECTIONS. Finding What Clicks. Authentic Collaboration. Redefining Success

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2 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" - Ephesians 4:11-12, NIV INSIDE Redefining Success Things don t always go the way we plan. For Todd and Wendy Gilliland, redefining success has been key to their work in Uganda. 4 Authentic Collaboration Following the call as a couple can be a challenge. This is particularly true when two paths can seem incompatible. Not so for Billie-Jarvis Freeman and Troy Freeman - two called to create. 14 Finding What Clicks Serving in spite of selfdoubt led LCU student Jeff Crosby to more of the healing he sought, and it has helped him minister to others in need of healing. 18 SECTIONS 2 President s Perspective 22 Athletics 27 Alumni News 8 Campus News 24 Campus Life 33 Upcoming Events 12 By the Numbers 26 Christmas in the Chapel RESTORER 1

3 PRESIDENT S PERSPECTIVE MISSION Lincoln Christian University is a Christian higher education community whose mission is to nurture and equip Christians with a Biblical world view to serve and lead in the church and the world. ADMINISTRATION DON GREEN, DMin President LYNN LAUGHLIN, DD Special Assistant to the President VP of Alumni Services SILAS MCCORMICK, JD, PhD VP of Enrollment and Marketing G. STEVE POPENFOOSE VP of Finance RANDY INGMIRE VP of Student Services SCOTT HURLEY, DMin VP of University Advancement ROCHELLE SCHEUERMANN, PhD VP of Academics TRUSTEES Jennifer Braun, Secretary / Indianapolis, IN Dwayne Cooper / Champaign, IL Karen Diefendorf, Vice-Chair / Elgin, SC Dustin Fulton / Omaha, NE Dr. Don Green / Lincoln, IL Habeeb Habeeb / Champaign, IL Dr. Doug Klendworth / West Chester, OH Warren Knoles / Springfield, IL Pat McDonald / Wentzville, MO Mark Miller, Chair / Indianapolis, IN Dr. Sherry Miller / Hickory Hills, IL Kathryn Ransom / Springfield, IL CREATIVE TEAM Editor-in-Chief / Silas McCormick Creative Consultant / Dave Grout, Timberline Team Consulting Designer / Patrick Edrington Writers / Chelsea Batten, Jeff Colleen, Brady Cremeens, Billie Jarvis-Freeman, Rich Knopp, Silas McCormick Photography / Grant Beachy, Allison Chitwood 2 LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Published by Lincoln Christian University 100 Campus View Dr., Lincoln, IL / LincolnChristian.edu Restorer@LincolnChristian.edu RESTORER 3

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7 rave REVIEWS PUBLICATIONS: 1 Dr. James Estep, Professor-at-Large, and 2 Dr. Rich Knopp, Professor of Philosophy and Christian Apologetics, both presented at the North American Christian Convention this summer in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Estep offered a presentation entitled: Maintaining Healthy Elder/Staff Relationships. Dr. Knopp offered a presentation entitled: Preparing the Soil for the Seed: Giving Room for Doubt. LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 1 3 Dr. Paul Kissling, Professor of Old Testament, co-edited Text and Canon: Essays in Honor of John H. Sailhamer, and authored the publication s first chapter, entitled The Testament of Jacob and the Blessing of Moses: A Narrative Approach Dr. Robert Kurka, Professor of Theology and Church in Culture, is the Chair of the Midwest Region Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). The 2018 Midwest Region ETS meeting will be hosted by Grace Bible College in Wyoming, MI, on March 30 and 31, The theme is The Future Direction of Evangelical Theology, and the plenary speaker will be Dr. Amos Yong. 4 5 Dr. Robert Monts, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry, earned his Doctor of Ministry from Lincoln Christian Seminary in August, Leslie Starasta, Information Services Librarian, has been elected to a threeyear term on the Board of Directors of the Association of Christian Librarians Dr. Pete Verkruyse, Undergraduate Dean and Professor of Communication Studies, recently published an article entitled The Roles of Style in George Campell s Sermon on The Nature, Extent and Duty of Allegiance published in Rhetorica: A Journal of the History of Rhetoric (International Society for the History of Rhetoric) LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RESTORER 11

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15 ALUMNI NEWS FUTURE ALUMNI CLASS NOTES 00s 50s Joshua (LCC 03, LCS 05) and Krista (Upchurch, LCC 05) Weber welcomed their third son, Grant William, on February 13, Grant weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and was 22 ½ long. While his brother Caden (5) is excited, his brother Mason (2) isn t quite sure about him yet. Dr. Paul A. Benjamin (LBI 51) recently completed his 24th book. He served as a Professor of New Testament and Christian Ministries from , and now serves as Executive Director of the Safety Net, a program to help bruised and battered ministers. He is assisted in this ministry by his daughter, Letitia J. Benjamin (LCC 97). 1 10s Will (LCU) and Sarah (Laughlin, LCU 11) Sphar celebrated the birth of their first child, a little girl, on August 12, Rilee Lynn weighed 7 lbs 14 oz, and was 19 long LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSIT Y s Stanley (LCC 75, LCS) and his wife Katherine (LCC) Motley, celebrated 25 years of ministry with the Plano Christian Church in March, The church held a cake reception in appreciation of their service, stating we praise God for Stan & Kathy s faithful, 3 RESTORER 27

16 alumninews wise, Christ-centered leadership that continues to inspire, encourage, and challenge us. 4 Karen J. (Thompson) Diefendorf (LCC 75, LCS 83) was recently named Director of Chaplain Services for Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, AR. She also serves LCU on the Board of Trustees. 90s Myron A. Klesner (LCC 94) transitioned from Youth Minister to Discipleship Minister at the Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, KS. Nathan L. Soice (LCC) has moved from First Christian Church in Monticello, IL where he has served for 14 years as Worship Minister, to become the Associate Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care at the Atlanta Christian Church in Atlanta, IL. His wife is Michelle L. (Shirley, LCC 98). 00s Kevin W. Groben (LCS 05) has transitioned from Associate Minister to Senior Minister at South Side Christian Church in Munster, IN. He and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters: Diana (9) and Emilia (6). 10s Jordan Schultz (LCS 16) accepted the call to serve as Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Monmouth, IL. 5 Hannah (Cassedy) Craig (LCU 14), a barista with Quills Coffee in Louisville, Kentucky, competed in the nationwide US Barista Championship in Seattle after successfully qualifying at an event in Knoxville, Tennessee. 6 Jennifer M. (Hoyt) Cranford (LCU 13) recently published her first book, The Recruits: Answering the Call. It is the first installment of a series entitled Marching with the Master and leans towards Christian Apologetic fiction that highlights spiritual formation and discipleship. IN MEMORIAM 50s Robert R. Bob Hall (LBI) went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was a member of Jefferson Street Christian Church, as well as a member of the Plumber/ Steamfitters Union Local #137 for 56 years. He is survived by his wife Louise, two sons, one sister, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Richard G. Dick Hamer, (LBI) was called home peacefully on July 7, Dick was from Rockford, IL and was a faithful servant of the Lord until his death. He leaves behind his loving wife, Carol, of 59 years, three children, six grandchildren, one great grandson, and his sister, Donna Hamer Barnes (LBI). The family will cherish his last words, I ll see you in Heaven. 7 J. Maxine (Amberg) Seggelke (LBI/LCC) went to be with the Lord on July 16, Maxine and her husband, Joseph T. (Joe), (LBI 57) served in South Korea for three-and-a-half years as missionaries. He preceded her in death June 25, She worked alongside her husband in the Lincoln Christian University Print Shop and at Key Printing. She was a faithful member of Lincoln Christian Church where she was a member of Jolly Seniors, taught Sunday school, and was in the choir. She is survived by her daughter, three th Anniversary of the Class of 1967 Seventeen members of the Class of 1967 returned to campus this year to celebrate their 50th anniversary. For some, it was their first return visit since their graduation. Back Row (L to R): Vinton Ritchey, Rich McQuinn, Alan Kline, Bob Zachrich, Harold Smith, Harold Merritt, Gary Knight, Ken Jurgens Front Row (L to R): Karen Kahler Griffith, Sally Edmondson Lyday, June Huck Johnston, Linda Baum Ferricks, Pheba Hawkins Smith, Rosalyn Jackson Merritt, Lynda Stovall Wolfe, Doris Vincent Jurgens LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RESTORER 29

17 alumninews sons, 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and one brother. Donald B. Nickerson (LBI/LCC) passed away on July 17, He was owner of Nickerson Insurance Agency. He also served as Secretary-Treasurer of Delavan Mutual Insurance, treasurer of Meadow Lawn Cemetery, and was treasurer of the Forman Park Board. He and his therapy dog Ready, a border collie, made regular visits to the patients at OSF Medical Center in Peoria. Don is survived by his son, three daughters, seven grandchildren, one sister, and three nieces. 8 Larry D. (Bwana) Doggett (LBI 58, LCS 90) passed away on September 4, He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, their four children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several other family members. From the mission field to the classroom, Larry was a spiritual father as well as a good friend to many. He and his wife spent decades loving, supporting, and giving to others for the advancement of Jesus kingdom. 60s 9 Eleanor A. Daniel (LCC 62, LCS 65) graduated to her heavenly reward on March 2, Eleanor served in the field of Christian higher education for more than 40 years, intermingling her academic pursuits with her service as education minister, children s pastor, youth minister, and minister of adult education in the local church. Her career included teaching and administrative positions at Midwest Christian College, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary, College of Mount St. Joseph, Emmanuel School of Religion and TCMI s Haus Edelweiss. During this time she also served in local church ministries in Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Tennessee. Charles E. Mills (LBI/LCC) went home to be with the Lord on March 15, He grew up on the campus of Lincoln Christian College, of which his father, the late Charles E. Mills, was one of the co-founders. While in college, Charles served as a pastor in West Point and Griggsville, as well as a youth minister in Wood River, all in Illinois. He became affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America as a District Scout Executive in Illinois in 1968 and continued to serve the scouts in Indiana, Washington, and Oregon until he retired in Charles loved scouting and was dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and families through the scouting experience. He is survived by his daughter, five grandchildren, a sister, Joanne Sargent (LCC 67), and seven nieces and nephews. Sharon C. S.C. Couch (LCC 67) went home to be with the Lord on June 26, S.C. faithfully served as a minister for over 40 years at churches in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, including First Christian Church in Avon Park, and Eastside Christian Church in Lake Placid. He founded Save Our Servants Ministry, a ministry dedicated to encouraging and supporting pastors and churches all over the country. He was an active member of Avon Park Lakes Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Eade) Couch (LCC), three children, nine grandchildren, and his brother. 10 James Edward Jim Billington, (LCC 63-64) died at his home on September 11, He lived a life centered on showing Christ s love by serving others. From Jim served Lincoln Christian University primarily as Office Manager of Facilities Management. He went the extra mile in assisting employees in their use of LCU vehicles, overseeing the school s energy management system, and mentoring students that worked in his department. On September 7, 2017, President Don Green presented Jim with a Christian Servant s Award for outstanding Kingdom Service and Ministry. He was a longtime member of Lincoln Christian Church and active with the Encouragers Sunday school class. He is survived by his wife Annette, his mother, two children, four grandchildren and two brothers. 70s Kaye P. Paris (LCC) passed away on March 21, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Kaye attended classes at Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. She was employed as an accountant/bookkeeper for several businesses, including The Christian Village and Christian Homes in Lincoln, IL. She was a member of Lincoln Christian Church. Kaye loved camping and traveling. She is survived by her best friend, Karen J. Hargis (LCC 76) and her family, her sisters Doris Clark and Dale C. Seggelke (LCC 68), and several nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Susan A. (Massey) Dumser (LCC 71) died peacefully at home on May 30, Susan was an employee in the campus bookstore for a number of years. She was a longtime member of Jefferson Street Christian Church and a much loved Sunday school teacher for the Ladies class. Carole J. Hurley (LCC 70) passed away peacefully following a long battle with Alzheimer s on June 12, Carole was a gifted and caring elementary teacher in Lincoln, IL for 23 years. She was a member of Lincoln Christian Church, serving as a VBS teacher and choir member. She was actively involved with the annual Harvest of Talents, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Volunteer Coordinator at The Christian Village, and many other local activities. She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Paul D. Dan Crosley (LCC 73) passed away on July 17, Dan began his life s passion for ministry and missions by serving for six years as a missionary in Spain with his wife, Kathy L. (Easley, LCC). He continued that passion at Harris Prairie Church of Christ in Grainger, IN, and at White River Christian Church in Noblesville, where he retired in March. Dan devoted much of his time and energy to establish his favorite mission, David s Well, a mission that establishes churches throughout Latin America while demonstrating the love of God through providing food, medical attention, school supplies, aqueducts, and building projects, along with sharing the Word of God. He is survived by his wife, two children, four grandchildren, his mother, three brothers, one sister, and many nieces and nephews. Philip L. Rogers (LCC 79, LCS 84) passed away on August 22, 2017 in his home after a long struggle with Huntington s disease. Phil served as youth minister at Fisher Church of Christ, and was the preaching minister at Hoopston Church of Christ in Danville, IL, for nine years. He and his family answered the call to work with African Christian Mission, serving in Zaire and later in Mali, from Phil s diagnosis of Huntington s disease brought them back to the States, where Phil continued to preach in supporting churches as long as he was physically able. Once travel became too difficult he served as an elder, small group leader, and faithful front-door greeter at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln, IL. Phil is survived by his wife of 36 years, Angela (Wilson, LCC 83) two daughters, a son, two brothers, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. 80s Jeffrey G. Kindred (LCC 88) passed from this life into his heavenly home on April 7, 2017, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. He was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church where he was very active with music and worship leadership. He was a member of the Atlanta Community Band since He lived and worked in New Zealand as a youth minister for two years. Jeff sang at many weddings and played taps at a number of veteran funerals. He is survived by his parents, four siblings, three aunts, several nieces and nephews, as well as his church family. 11 Jeffrey V. Higginson (LCC 81, LCS) passed away July 10, 2017, at his home. Jeff served at Inner City Mission in Springfield, IL, from as Director of Social Services. He was involved in more than 120 camps throughout his 25 plus years of ministry. He was the founder of JHB (Jeff Higginson Band). He was a gifted guitarist, Cubs fan extraordinaire, and follower of Christ. He loved his family, his friends, and the people that God placed in his path. He is survived by his wife, Julie, son Jason E. (Elizabeth A. Henson), (both LCC 02), daughter Brienna R. (Brie) Higginson (LCU 15), two granddaughters, two sisters, and two brothers. WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU! 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18 WRITE US AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK. Send us stories of how you are living your mission for God s Kingdom. Restorer@lincolnchristian.edu or Restorer Lincoln Christian University 100 Campus View Dr., Lincoln, IL upcomingevents OCTOBER 3-4 James D. Strauss Worldview Lectureship 9 Fall Visit Day Midwest Ministers Retreat The Forge Conference NOVEMBER smart ways to stay connected all the time 5 Focus at Springfield 11 Lincoln Leaders Scholarship Day The International Conference on Missions 30 Christmas in the Chapel DECEMBER /LincolnChristian /LCU Christmas in the Chapel JANUARY 6 Spring Registration FEBRUARY /lincolnchristianu /LincolnChristianUniv The annual LCU Alumni Reception will be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 after the main evening session in Meeting Room 400. All Alumni are invited. 17 Church Leaders Conference 27 Spring Visit Day APRIL 6-7 The Vine Conference 21 Early Registration Day 25 Christian Women s Conference 32 LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Nov , 2017 Peoria Civic Center Peoria, IL RESTORER 33

19 100 Campus View Drive Lincoln, IL Vol. 74, No. 1 FALL 2017 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Serving Students and the World The faculty at Lincoln Christian University is dedicated to teaching students to be thinkers, professionals, and faithful followers of Christ; you know this because you have experienced it firsthand. If I could relive all of my LCU moments I would do it in a heartbeat. I will never forget the memories that were made at this amazing school. - Fabiano Rivera Senior, Worship Ministry If you know of anyone who is seeking to learn in a caring and engaging environment - lend LCU a hand and send them to our website: We would love to continue the tradition of training Lincoln Leaders like you!