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EXCHANGE
A newly designed event for Youth and Youth Workers
June 24-26, 2010
@ Lincoln Christian University
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An interactive
learning experience for YOUTH and YOUTH WORKERS.
The 2010 WVE youth event will be redesigned and shortend in length. The former week-long event will now run about 2 1/2 days and will focus on sessions and informal discussions to develop better Christian leaders among youth ministers and high school youth.
Since its beginning in 2000, the WVE summer youth events have had youth from 22 different states and Canada who have gone on to attend at least 25 different colleges, including 8 different Christian colleges.
See a few images and video clip from a previous youth event.
 Bayard Taylor, author of a great book (Blah, Blah, Blah: Making Sense of the World's Spiritual Chatter), was a featured seminar teacher in 2007. (Each seminar participant receives a copy of this book.) Here's some of what he had to say about the seminar after he experienced it in 2007:
"WorldViewEyes is an AWESOME worldviews orientation, perfect for high school and college students.... I highly, highly recommend WorldViewEyes!"
"This past week I visited Lincoln Christian College & Seminary (LCCS) in Lincoln, Illinois, sponsor of WorldViewEyes conferences. These are week-long seminars for high school and college students designed to acquaint them with basic information about the major worldviews and how Christians can communicate the gospel in a culture of pluralism .... One of the things I really appreciated about meeting Dr. Knopp and the WorldViewEyes team is their commitment to the idea that a worldview is wrapped up in what you talk about, how you live your life, and growing in your Christian walk. It's not just an intellectual center, but involves your emotional and social core. This is good to remember especially since learning about worldviews can easily turn into a head trip that doesn't change your life or deepen your relationship with Christ."
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INTERACTIVE
LEARNING
The Q & A SEMINAR WILL HELP YOU ...
- Wrestle with tough questions about your FAITH and your SELF.
- Understand OTHERS better, especially those who have different beliefs.
- Prepare for various challenges that you will face during and after high school.
- Learn how to approach your world with a Christian perspective.
Who Should Apply?
High school Christian youth AND Youth Workers (youth ministers or sponsors) who have a passion to learn more about their faith and its value and relevance to a confusing and complex world.
HS youth should be sophomores thru graduating seniors. Home schoolers should be at least 15.
Travel to the Seminar:
If you fly to the seminar, we'll make arrangements to pick you up and take you back to nearby airports (like Bloomington BMI, Springfield SPI, and Peoria PIA)
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HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCES
SOME SEMINAR ACTIVITIES:
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Field trip to Chicago
(Interview others with different worldviews.)
- Internet learning times.
- Media screenings & discussions.
- "Downtime" interactions.
- Fun times with new Christian friends.
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WHAT'S IT COST?
JUST $250 for EVERYTHING for the week! (Even at this "full price," it's a real bargain. Similar week-long experiences cost hundreds of dollars more.) Discounts and some scholarships are available (see below). DISCOUNTS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
Early Bird Discount for YOUTH:
Apply and Pay by May 30 and save $50.
Cost for YOUTH WORKERS
(Youth
Ministers or
Sponsors):
- Bring 4 youth: attend for FREE!
- Bring 3 youth: fee is only $50
- Bring 2 youth: fee is only $100
Fall '09 Freshmen Applicants
to Lincoln Christian University:
- If you attend the seminar, your entire seminar fee will be applied to your fall 2009 school bill. This essentially means that the seminar is FREE!
Children & Grandchildren of
LCU Alumni:
The Alumni Association of Lincoln Christian University will offer a $150 scholarship to attend the seminar to children or grandchildren of LCU alumni. This could make the cost for the entire seminar as low as $50 if you apply and pay by May 30. |
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2009 Q & A Seminar: Key Questions
In addition to a number of different sessions that raise challenging questions (see below), the seminar will encourage you to ask and pursue some answers to questions that are of special interest TO YOU, even if they are not specifically on the seminar agenda.
Here is the general list of topics and personnel that are on the schedule for this year. They will prompt you to think about many important questions and give you opportunity to pursue some answers. (The schedule will also allow you to pursue questions of your own.)
- "Who Am I?" (Tom Ewald, professor of Pastoral Care & Counseling)
- "What is MY Worldview?" (Dr. Rich Knopp, professor of Philosophy & Christian Apologetics)
- "Other Beliefs: What are the Options, Attractions, and Problems?" (Dr. Rich Knopp)
- "Is God a Republican or Democrat?" (Eric Teoro, professor Business Administration)
- "What are Some Critical Issues in Christian Theology?" (Dr. Bob Kurka, professor of Theology and Culture)
- "What Did I Wish I Knew about Jesus (and the Bible) When I Was in High School?" (Dr. Chris Keith, professor of New Testament and Christian Origins)
- "What are Some Tough Questions about the Old Testament?" (Dr. Gary Hall, professor of Old Testament)
- "How Can I Best Interact with Others? Some Dos and Don'ts" (Dr. Njeri Mbugua, professor of Social Science)
- "How Can I Learn to Lead in a World of Diversity?" (Dr. L.C. Sutton, professor of Preaching and Christian Ministries)
- "How Can I Lead in My Church and School?" (Rondel Ramsey, professor of Youth Ministry)
- "What Do Others Really Believe?" (videotaping interviews with people in Chicago)
- "Sharing Some Answers to My Questions" (informal presentations from participants)
Q & A Seminar Leaders
The Q & A Seminar has personable and caring college student mentors and excellent teachers who are truly experts in their fields. It is a rare privilege to have such personal access to a group of teachers who are so "educated" and yet "down to earth." They will teach you new things, and they will prompt you to think, ask questions, and interact.
Below is a list of those who periodically teach at the seminar.
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Dr. Rich Knopp
- Director of WorldViewEyes and professor of Philosophy & Christian Apologetics (defending Christian faith).
- Has degrees from St. Louis Christian College (B.A.), Lincoln Christian Seminary (M.Div.), Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (M.A.), and the University of Illinois (Ph.D.).
- Has produced and offered multimedia presentations for dozens of Christ in Youth conferences.
- Plays trumpet and is a soloist for the church choir.
- Serves on the campus ministry board for the Christian Campus Foundation at the University of Illinois.
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Dr. Chris Keith
- Assistant Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Lincoln Christian University.
- Has degrees from Cincinnati Christian University (B.A., M.A., M.Div.) and the University of Edinburgh (Ph.D.).
- Loves University of Louisville basketball.
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Dr. L. C. Sutton
- Professor of Preaching and Christian Ministries, Lincoln Christian University.
- Former teacher and Academic Dean at Winston-Salem Bible College.
- Has degrees from Lincoln Christian College & Seminary (B.A., M.Div.) and Emmanual School of Religion (D.Min.).
- Passionate about mentoring leaders who will mentor other leaders.
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Dr. Bob Kurka
- Professor of Theology & Culture, Lincoln Christian's Seminary.
- Visiting teacher in Ghana and Myanmar and speaker for the course, "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement."
- Degrees from Crossroads College (B.A.), Lincoln Christian Seminary (M.Div.), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (D.Min.)
- Plays the violin and has also acted in numerous live theater performances.
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Rondel Ramsey
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Professor of Youth Ministry, Lincoln Christian University.
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Youth Minister at Streator, IL for 15 years.
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Has degrees from Johnson Bible College (B.A. and M.A.).
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Dr. Bob Lowery
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Professor of New Testament, Lincoln Christian's Seminary.
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Has degrees from Lincoln Christian College & Seminary (B.A. and M.Div.), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Th.), and the University of Aberdeen (Ph.D.)
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Author of Revelation's Rhapsody: Listening to the Lyrics of the Lamb (How to Read the Book of Revelation) and contributed the study notes on the book of Revelation for the Zondervan's Quest Study Bible.
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Frequent teacher for TCM in Vienna, Austria.
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Brian Johnson
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Associate Professor of New Testament, Lincoln Christian University.
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Has degrees from Cincinnati Bible College (B.A.) and Seminary (M.A.) and is working on a Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
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Brian has special interests are in the Gospel of John, the Inter-Testamental period, and Biblical archaeology.
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Brian Mills
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Vice President of Student Development, Lincoln Christian University.
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Has developed and uses the "GPS" model for Christian discipleship--finding your Gifts, Passions, and Sense of Calling.
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Tom Ewald
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Professor of Psychology & Counseling, Lincoln Christian's Seminary.
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Long-time Dean of Students at Lincoln Christian College.
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Has traveled to Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, and Venezuela.
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Co-director for the WorldViewEyes youth seminar on "Creation and Psychology" for five years.
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Rob Maupin
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Assistant Professor of InterCultural Studies.
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Youth Minister for nine years in Missouri, Illinois, and Texas.
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Missionary in Mexico City for five years.
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Plays guitar and sings (especially with his wife).
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Has degrees from Ozark Christian College (B.A.) and Wheaton College (M.A.).
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Dr. Gary Hall
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Professor of Old Testament, Lincoln Christian's Seminary
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Author and co-author of several books (Commentary on Deuteronomy and Introduction to the Old Testament) and numerous articles.
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He emphasizes how important the Old Testament is, especially in helping us understand the New Testament.
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Gary enjoys gardening, exercising, and playing tennis.
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He has degrees from Milligan College (B.A.), Lincoln Christian Seminary (M.Div.), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and Union Theological Seminary of Virginia (Ph.D.)
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Also, a great crew of outstandingly sharp and caring college-age mentors will be on hand to lead activities, group interactions, and reflections
(as well as late-night ice cream dives).
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