[SEPT. 24, 2005]  Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. J.P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., and director of Eidos Christian Center, will present the annual James D. Strauss Lectures on Oct. 4 and 5. Moreland will deliver three lectures under the theme "An Integrative Evaluation of Scientific Naturalism."

One of the best-known Christian apologists of our time, Moreland has authored, edited or contributed to over 20 books, from Oxford, InterVarsity, Zondervan and others. Among his books are "Christianity and the Nature of Science," "Scaling the Secular City," "The Creation Hypothesis," and "Love Your God with All Your Mind." He has also published over 40 magazine articles in such publications as Christianity Today and Christian Research Journal and over 60 articles in academic journals such as Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, American Philosophical Quarterly, Religious Studies, and Faith and Philosophy.

Moreland has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Missouri, a master's degree in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, a master's in philosophy from the University of California-Riverside and a doctorate from the University of Southern California.

He served for eight years as a bioethicist for PersonaCare Nursing Homes in Baltimore, Md. He has also planted two churches, served with Campus Crusade for Christ for 10 years, spoken and debated on over 200 college campuses and hundreds of churches, and appeared numerous times on radio and television as a spokesman for a Christian worldview.

The times, titles and locations of the lectureship activities are as follows:

Oct. 4

• 9:30 a.m. -- "Worldview Integration and the Crisis of Our Age"; Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium

• 10:30 a.m. -- Coffee and cookie bar, book signing; campus bookstore

• Noon -- Brown-bag lunch, question-and-answer session; Restoration Hall, R49

• 7 p.m. -- "On Behalf of Non-Empirical Knowledge"; Restoration Hall, R49

Oct. 5

• 9:30 a.m. -- "Three Reasons Why I'm Not a Scientific Naturalist"; Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium

For more information, see www.lccs.edu or contact Lora Clements at (217) 732-3168, ext. 2254.

[Lincoln Christian College and Seminary news release]

[SEPT. 21, 2005]   Lois Leonard, lay delegate to the United Church of Christ General Synod, will speak at St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln on Sunday (Sept. 24). Ms. Leonard, from the Western Association, was one of 51 delegates from Illinois attending the General Synod of the United Church of Christ on July 1-5 in Atlanta, Ga. Also attending as a youth delegate was Heather Goetsch, now attending the University of Illinois.

Among the church leaders in attendance were the Rev. John H. Thomas, general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, and the Rev. Ron Bufford, coordinator of the church's theme. Coretta Scott King was scheduled to speak, but her recent illness prevented her from attending.

With her message, "Are You Listening?" Ms. Leonard will share her experiences from some of the 27 sessions at which proclamations, resolutions and humanitarian concerns were addressed. Her reflections will be on the theme of the synod, "God is Still Speaking," taken from one of the church's messages, "Never place a period where God has placed a comma," a quote from Gracie Allen. Leonard is available to share the General Synod news with any group interested, as are all of the representatives throughout their associations.

[AUG. 23, 2005]  Does the Bible really intrigue you? Are there many parts of the world's most important book that are difficult for you to grasp? Yet, do you believe that the Bible somehow is addressed by God to you as his word to guide, comfort and encourage you in all your relationships?

If so, regardless of whether you're a member at Lincoln Christian Church or some other church -- or not a member of any church, Pastor John Castelein, preacher and Bible professor, can help you grasp the historical setting of each and every Bible book as well as its message for your life and family today.

These Wednesday evening courses, starting at 6:30 p.m. from Sept. 7 on, will provide you with maps, charts, outlines and your own BibleGrasp notebook. All you need to bring is curiosity, your own study Bible and your questions. A 5:30 p.m. meal and child care are provided. In this fun and relaxed atmosphere, no one will be called on to read or answer questions.

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