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Faculty RecognitionsThis year LBC instituted a new award,the “Outstanding Professor Award,” torecognize academic excellence among ourfulltime faculty. Voted upon by studentsand peers, this award honors the best ofthe best, one who teaches effectively, whovalues innovation and creativity, instillsleadership, participates in scholarship andpersonal enrichment, and serves the LBCcommunity with passion. On May 1,Dr. Miles “Skip” Lewis wasnamed the inaugural recipientof this award, recognizinghim as one who demonstratessuperior credentials as anoutstanding professor, mentor,and colleague among his peers.At the Lancaster commencementceremony on May 10, Dr. Jim DeVrieswas named professor emeritus forhis 28 years of excellence in teachingmathematics and science. In 1986 theleadership of LBC made the strategicdecision to hire a fulltime math andscience professor. This was a criticalhire as LBC struggled to meet state andaccrediting agency requirements. Jim hasspent the intervening years consistentlyinvesting in the lives of his studentsand tirelessly encouraging a passion foran ordered and creative God. In 2002Jim retired but continues to teach in anadjunct capacity.Research Professor of Christianity andCulture and frequent Echo contributorDr. Steve Nichols was named Presidentof Reformation Bible College and chiefacademic officer of Ligonier Ministries inSanford, Florida, effective July 1, 2014.Dr. Nichols is well known in highereducation for his prolific writing, strongintellect, and excellence in teaching. Weare thankful for his 17-year ministry atLancaster Bible College.Brings Funding to AthletesThe Health & Physical Education (HPE) and Athletic Departments successfully ran its secondShadey’s Rugged Run event on a beautiful Saturday in May. Over 530 participants braved thechallenging 17 obstacles in a three-mile course over the LBC campus. The course was designed byan upper level sport management class and created with the help of student-athlete volunteers,led by professor Amanda Dowhen ’03 in conjunction with our athletic department. New to thecourse this year was an eight-foot jump from a platform into a large pool.Proceeds from this event were split 70/30 betweenthe LBC athletic department and Penn State HersheyChildren’s Miracle Network (CMN). This year,Shadey’s Rugged Run provided 18,000 for LBCathletics and 7,800 for CMN! Race directorAmanda Dowhen and athletic director Pete Beerspresented the check to CMN with the help ofour official Miracle Child, Julia Shaubach. Thepresentation was part of the annual CMNTelethon on Sunday, June 1, broadcast live on the local NBC TV station, WGAL.4 echoThe 2015 course will feature another mystery obstacle and the addition of an eliteand timed wave at the beginning of the race. Also look for more activities for youngerkids, great new food vendors, and an opportunity to support two great causes! Markyour calendar for Saturday, May 2, 2015, for the next Shadey’s Rugged Run.

Did you know 88% of American households madeat least one gift to a charity last year? Perhaps you are among them.Did you also know more than 50% of Americansdo not have a will? Are you one of them?Even though nearly nine out of every ten people arecharitably-minded, more than half the populationis missing out on the opportunity to make a finalstatement on what really matters. It means thatsomeone else will decide how your property andother possessions are ultimately given away. There isa better way. And it is easier than you might think.The Advancement Department of Lancaster BibleCollege would love to help you get started on yourlegacy by sending you a free, no obligation brochurethat helps you to think through the importantquestions to ask when preparing your will. Keepin mind you are never too young or old to have awill. Your family, your friends, and the charities thatare near to your heart will thank you, and you willappreciate the peace of mind that comes fromknowing your wishes will be followed.When you do make your will, would you prayerfullyconsider including Lancaster Bible College in yourplan? To include LBC, please include the followinglanguage:I give, devise, and bequeath to Lancaster BibleCollege, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601(specific amount, property,percentage, or residue) *for its work in providing abiblical education for students.*Or, It is my preference that this gift be used for.For more information about creatingyour will, please contact us717.560.8211 ave yourfall 2014 5

{GAP YEAR PROGRAM}N E WGAP YEAR ProgramHelps Students Makethe Most of TheirTim Meyer grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was followinga typical life path: he did well in school, planned to go tocollege, and then would hopefully get a job someday. Butduring his senior year of high school he began to ask biggerquestions. “Truthfully,” Tim explained, “traditional collegesounded like such a drag. After working hard throughout highschool, what did it really amount to? A break from that soundedamazing.”Tim found a “break” from the typical school routine inthe form of OneLife, a new gap year program based on thecampus of Lancaster Bible College. OneLife offers studentsan alternative option to the traditional first year of college.Students live in a tight, Gospel-centered community, traveldomestically and overseas, engage in service projects andexperiential education, and earn 30 college credits from LBC.BY DEREK MELLEBY, director of academics for OneLifeOneLife was exactly what Tim was looking for. “I didn’t reallyknow what I wanted to do with my life, and I knew OneLifewould help direct me towards what God wanted me to do withmy life,” Tim said. “Traveling, serving, and having fun whileearning credits? That’s a no-brainer!”Tim graduated with the first class of OneLife students in Mayand will return to LBC in the fall as a traditional undergraduatestudent working toward his bachelor’s degree. As Tim reflectedon what he learned most at OneLife, the word “commitment”6 echo

was central. Tim desires to be committed to understandingGod’s Word and seeking God’s will. He offered this thoughtfulresponse:“I want to commit to being wherever I am with all my heart.Life is a process I don’t want to be dreaming about thefuture when I have a mission for today: to be patient andserve Christ. David was appointed at age 17 but wasn’tanointed until age 37. For 20 years while waiting he waslearning and growing and going through a process. I learnedto keep that in mind. It’s not about performance; it’s aboutpreparation for what God has planned for me. I won’t dwellon the future. I trust that God’s will for my life will be madeevident as I seek Him.”The mission of OneLife is to launch a generation of servantleaders, like Tim, who live out their Christian faith in everyarea of life. The OneLife program is made possible due to apartnership with the program’s founder, Peter Sullivan, whobegan to dream about starting a gap year program five years ago.The available resources at LBC made that dream a reality.Peter’s passion for working with young people grew out of hisown experiences as a father and business owner. His passionbecame even more focused when he went on a missions tripwith his daughters. Working with inner city youth in Jackson,Mississippi, Peter came away amazed at how he and his childrenwere ministered to as well.“Letting go of ourselves, serving, and being in a tightcommunity with a small group of people opened up our heartsand minds to something more than ourselves and our ownlittle worlds,” Peter explained. “I came away with a passion toemulate this experience on a heightened level to next generationleaders.”Peter’s passion also grew as he and his wife, Debbie, walkedthrough the college-age years with three of their five children.“We have seen firsthand areas that need to be fine-tuned andemphasized because of the insipidnature of our culture; areas that wereimportant for our children to begrounded in before moving on tothe next phase of their lives. Thesefirsthand experiences have fueledmy passion for educating the nextgeneration.”As a business owner for 25 years,Peter also has a growing concernfor young peoplestarting off on theircareers. He has noticed alack of the etiquette andprofessionalism he thinks should mark followers of Jesus. Notonly do OneLife students grow in their faith, but they are alsochallenged to grow as leaders. Students learn valuable principlesfor time management, personal finances, and relational wisdom.At a time when more and more students and parents arequestioning the value and worth of a college education, OneLifehas stepped in to provide a nine-month experience that isinvaluable and effective, starting students on the right path asthey enter their formative, young adult years. Peter captures theessence of what OneLife and an LBC education can provide:“This generation of students are searching for purpose intheir lives. By partnering with LBC, the OneLife programprovides community, purpose, and once-in-a-lifetimeexperiences without having to sacrifice a year of collegecredits. Our hope is to build a strong foundation in the livesof today’s youth, educating and engaging them to live asnext-generation leaders completely surrendered to God forHis glory.”The first class of OneLife students graduated on May 10,2014. The graduation celebration was a tremendous witnessto the transformational power of the Gospel. Each studentgave testimony to how God had worked in their lives over thecourse of the year. The OneLife students are very confidentthey will enter the next chapter of their life story with courageand conviction, committed to being agents of transformationwherever God leads them.For more information about OneLife,please visit OneLifePath.org.MISSION: To build a strong foundation in the lives of today’s youth,educating and engaging them to live as next-generation leaderscompletely surrendered to God for His Glory. By providing an intensediscipleship culture in which students interact constantly withprofessors, staff members, and mentors in a relationship-orientedenvironment, OneLife seeks to instill in our students a life-long passionfor the Gospel in all areas of life.fall 2014 7

{NEWS}Congratulations to . . .Communication professor Michael Freeman earned his Doctor of Education from IndianaUniversity of Pennsylvania. His dissertation was titled, “Digital Discipling: Assessingthe Strategies of Spiritual Formation in Online Course Design for Bible Colleges.”Dr. Freeman’s research sought to determine how Bible colleges were facing the issue ofministering to the spiritual formation needs of their online adult students. Through aseries of interviews with key administrators, faculty, and staff and through a quantitativeanalysis of online courses, his study revealed attitudes and behaviors surrounding spiritualformation in biblical online education, and offered practical propositions for avoiding thepitfalls and replicating the successes of the case study institution.Director of Physical PlantSteve Musser ’09 receivedhis MBA from ElizabethtownCollege on May 17.Associate Registrar Katie Myersgraduated June 13 from DrexelUniversity with a Master of Science inHigher Education with a concentrationin Enrollment Management.Admissions Counselors Betty Pompell’12 (left) and Megan Ray ’11 (right)earned Master of Arts in Ministrydegrees from Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary and Graduate School.New Corporation MembersMr. Robert B. Hayward, Jr. is the president and CEO ofQuarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community since2004. For 15 years he was the president of HaywardAssociates, a management and financial consultingfirm. He currently serves on the boards of CovenantTheological Seminary in St. Louis, MO, the PennsylvaniaFamily Institute, CARE, and Quarryville PresbyterianRetirement Community. He has been a ruling elder atWestminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster since1989 and is highly involved in teaching and counseling.Bob is married to Barbara, and they have five children,one of whom is a current LBC student.8 echoPreston G. Kay, III earned his BS in Bible fromLBC and is a 2006 graduate of our Master of Arts inMinistry program, also holding a graduate certificate inHomiletics. In ministry since 1997, he began serving asan interim pastor in Texas and later founded a nondenominational church in Lancaster. He now pastorsNew Life Christian Fellowship, also serving as aninstructor in our Biblical Enrichment Institute. Prestonand his wife, Sharon, make their home in Lancaster.

Faculty PublishingoooDr. Kenneth Quick,Capital Seminary andGraduate School’sassociate professorin Pastoral Theology(Greenbelt site), coauthored with Rev. MarkBarnard a book calledThe Eighth Letter: JesusStill Speaks, which is a practicalcommentary on Revelation2–3 on the Letters to the SevenChurches. ChurchSmart Resources(churchsmart.com) is thepublisher.Dr. Mark Eckel,professor of Leadership,Education, &Discipleship for CapitalSeminary and GraduateSchool, wrote a book,I Just Need Time toThink! Reflective Study asChristian Practice. It waspublished this year by WestbowPress. This book is designed asa series of essays and reflectionsthat establish a biblical basis forChristian study and reflection,encouraging Christians to honorChrist with our learning. Eachof fifty essays orbits around thetheme that the normal practice ofChristians should be disciplinedtime for reflective thinking andstudying. Dr. Eckel writes weeklyessays on interdisciplinary subjectsat warpandwoof.org.Dr. Ed Scheuerman was publishedin the July 2014 issue of EvangelicalMissions Quarterly. His article,“E-care: Using Email as a Toolfor Effective Member Care” is acondensed version of his doctoraldissertation.S U I T EexpandedThe Teague Learning Commons Hospitality Suite was expanded as part of therestoration process after the facility was flooded in January. Now accommodatingup to 170 guests, the Suite offers a flexible, comfortable, and modern setting withboth theatre style or banquet seating. Audio and visual technology options areavailable. So whether for business or fun, the Hospitality Suite could be the perfectplace for your next seminar, reception, or gathering. To learn more about rentingthis suite contact the Events Office at events@lbc.edu or 717.560.8219.fall 2014 9

{COVER STORY}NEW LBC PARTNERSHIPDOWN HOMEINThis fall, Lancaster Bible College begins a strategic partnership with theMemphis Center for Urban Theological Studies (MCUTS) in Memphis,Tennessee, which will now be known as Lancaster Bible College at MemphisCenter for Urban Theological Studies (LBC@MCUTS).Founded in 2000, MCUTS was modeled after another LBC partner, the Centerfor Urban Theology in Philadelphia (now LBC@CUTS), and was “created to offeran opportunity for urban pastors and ministers in our city who have not had theopportunity to access biblical studies at the undergraduate level,” according toco-founder Dr. Larry Lloyd. “Its a vision is to make such education affordable,accessible and relevant to the urban context,” he explains. It was through Dr. Lloyd’smentor and former Philadelphia CUTS President, Dr. Verley Sangster, that LBC firstbecame acquainted with MCUTS. That 2012 introduction budded into a wonderfulpartnership that will begin with classes August 25.About MemphisIf you’ve been to Memphis, you may have tasted award-winning Bar-B-Q, tappedyour foot to some blues on Beale Street, or perhaps visited Graceland, Elvis Presley’soutlandishly-decorated home. A quick stroll through the downtown area full oftourists and residents of all ages, ethnicities and income levels, reveals the diversity ofthe city. Though it sports an NBA arena, award winning zoo and bike trails, and isknown nationally as ground zero for K–12 education reform, Memphis, like all cities,has its share of challenges including poverty, crime and racial division. As the location10 echo

of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination, thecity also has a troubled history.To foster reconciliation and unity, Memphis needs pastors andChristian leaders who understand the Bible and can effectivelyteach God’s word, leading others into relationship with Christ.As society becomes more technologically advanced—and oftenmore disconnected interpersonally—leaders with biblical andtheological training become ever more essential.The needs and context of urban ministry are unique;and LBC@MCUTS is just as unique as Memphis’ needs.Students learn from local and regional Christian leaders andministers who are active in the church and community andhave a unique passion for and perspective on urban ministry.Academic programs provide real-world examples and practicalteaching that equip students for service, leadership and effectiveministry.Church and CommunityTrue to its location in the heart of the Bible Belt, Memphis hasmore than 2,000 churches; that’s one for every 650 people inthe metropolitan area. The local church, at the core of LBC@MCUTS’ mission, has enormous potential to do God’s workand play a critical role in the revitalization of the city. Strong,healthy relationships with churches throughout Memphis andthe Mid-South have helped to build strong communities, andthe theological training MCUTS students receive equips themto serve the church well.An overwhelming majority of LBC@MCUTS students areaffiliated with a local church when they enter the program;most are already heavily involved in ministry, many serve aspastors, ministers, or in other leadership positions. LBC@MCUTS encourages them to remain active and involved, andworks with them to support and strengthen their churches.A Non-Traditional EducationLBC@MCUTS students attend class just one night a week,making it possible for adults working full time to attend schoolas well. Through its accelerated format, adults with no priorcollege are able to earn a bachelor’s degree in about four and ahalf years.A typical elective courses, which include already existingchurch conferences and events, have given students access tofall 2014 11

experts such as Dr. Tony Evans, Dr. Tim Keller, Professor BrianFikkert, Dr. Ron Hall, Dr. Philip Ryken, and Dr. MichaelRamsden. This innovative approach allows students to not onlyread books by experts, but to hear from the expert directly.Together with two other similarly-focused ministries,MCUTS created The Urban Summit, an annual one-dayconference which has become the largest urban-focused eventin Memphis. Past Summits have brought together more than420 urban leaders each year for training and conversationsin the areas of biblical justice, community development, andeducation reform, with nationally-known experts.In 2011, MCUTS enteredinto a partnership withMethodist Le BonheurHealthcare’s CongregationalHealth Network (CHN) toprovide elective courses forcommunity residents in areassuch as mental health, firstaid, caring for the dying,and hospital visitation. Abillion-dollar health system,Methodist started the CHN to better educate the Memphiscommunity on the intersection of faith and health. Thesecourses provide practical training in vital ministry areas, andempower students to serve their neighbors, co-workers, andcongregations.Not only does this partnership provide LBC@MCUTSstudents with exposure to first-rate training at the intersectionof faith and health, but it provides CHN participants fromall over Memphis with exposure to LBC@MCUTS programs,should they desire to pursue additional theological training.The Urban Summit and the Congregational Health Networkpartnerships are but two of the strategic affiliations MCUTShas forged in Memphis carrying over into the new LBC@MCUTS partnership. Through these and numerous localchurch alliances, MCUTS has a significant reach and impact inthe greater Memphis community.12 echoNew Semester, New BeginningAs the fall semester draws near, excitement is building forLBC@MCUTS’ first term of classes. Students’ response to thenew academic partnership has been overwhelmingly positive, asthey appreciate the benefits and resources this new associationwith Lancaster Bible College brings, including the opportunityto pursue graduate training through LBC’s Capital Seminaryand Graduate School.In late July, LBC@MCUTS moved to a new location in urbanmidtown Memphis. Currently undergoing renovati

Lancaster Bible College exists to educate Christian students to think and live a bib-lical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. VISION Lancaster Bible College will be a premier learning community that intentionally . develops the head, heart, and hands of servant ministry leaders for global impact. .