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LBU School of Biblical Studies Newsletter
July 2008
A Word from Dr. Bill Sheffield
Dean of the School Biblical Studies
The big news this month is the arrival of Dr. Richard Perez to become the Associate Dean of Bible at LBU. Dr. Perez is joining the LBU faculty on July 1, and we look forward to working with him to serve the students of this Department. Let me use this means to introduce you to our new Associate Dean.
Dr. Perez is a first generation Cuban-American raised in a Christian home in South Florida. He Came to know the Lord at the age 16, under the ministry of the late Eugene Gonzalez at North West Spanish Baptist Church in Hialeah, Florida. He immediately felt a call to full time ministry, and this call was confirmed by 2 mentors/ professors in Bible College (Dr. Norman Sellers and Dr. Gary Cohen) of the former Miami Christian College. During Bible College, he worked with children and youth ministries and was given the responsibility to preach on a regular basis.
In 1995 he married his wonderful wife Jackie and was ordained to full time ministry that same year. Dr. Perez comes to LBU from Fellowship Baptist Church in Southwest Kansas where he served as Hispanic Pastor and worked hand and hand with Senior Pastor Michael McVey. This Hispanic ministry started with twelve families and has experienced phenomenal growth under his leadership. That ministry is now a fully organized congregation.
 Dr. Perez has a passion for expository preaching and the training of men and women for ministry and is fully bilingual. He and his wife, Jacqueline have two children: 11 year old daughter Sara and 6 year old son Ethan.
He is currently enrolled in his third Doctorate studies program through Temple Baptist Seminary in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Not only does he bring an excellent academic background to this position but also a commitment and diligence that has been demonstrated in his ministry. Although Dr. Perez will be available to all of our students, his primary work will be with our undergraduate students. His bilingual capabilities will also be an asset in serving our Hispanic students in the various programs of study offered.
Bro. Richard has been a friend to LBU for many years and has willingly given of his time and talents to assist in the development of the Spanish program offered through the university and it is a pleasure to welcome him to the faculty.
Let me share one final reminder before I close for this month. Summer is a notoriously busy time for pastors and others who are involved in ministry and this year will certainly be no exception. We do not want your studies to hinder your ministry but rather to prepare you for even greater ministry in the future. However, having said that, let me remind you that it is a wise laborer who takes the time to sharpen the tools even (and especially) in the busiest days. The decision to deliberately set aside a time each week to devote to your studies will pay great dividends as you not only make steps toward a degree, but also as you discover fresh insights into God’s Word and “secrets” that will enhance and multiply your ministry. Use the guided studies provided for you to pursue a systematic study of the Scriptures and discover a refreshing as you deliberately withdraw from the rush of the scheduled activities to be still and know that He is God.
Hispanic Highlights: 
Pastor Juan Puente is doing a great job of leading in the Summer Semester of the on-campus program. With the arrival of Dr. Richard Perez we plan toexpand the number of courses offered in Spanish each semester. He will begin teaching a couple of classes in Spanish (as well as his work in the English courses) in the Fall semester.
A program is also under consideration to provide a course to teach English speaking students Basic Conversational Spanish. If you or someone you know is interested in studying in such a course, contact the Bible Department so that a list of interested students can be compiled. As soon as materials are ready, we will be sending information regarding dates, times, etc to those who have expressed interest in the course.
Gracia sea á vosotros, y paz de Dios nuestro Padre y del Señor Jesucristo.
Filipenses 1:2
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
July 4 2008 Independence Day
July 14-16, 2008 Modular: Good Stress - Dr. Neal Weaver and
Dr. Steve Pettey
August 25–28, 2008 Final Exams for On-Campus Summer Semester
Labor Day September 1, 2008
September 8, 2008 On Campus Fall Semester Begins
October 15-17, 2008 LBU Prophecy Conference in Branson, Missouri
Dr. DeYoung lived and worked in Jerusalem as a journalist for 12 years and returns often with the tours he leads. He is seen regularly on the “Day of Discovery” television program. He is the author of numerous books and video series including the best selling “Sound the Trumpets.”
The LBUSchool of Biblical Studies welcomed the following new students
during the month of June 2008:
BIBLE
Todd A. Bedwell Robert E. Best David R. Brown Floyd Dorsey
Robert D. Finley Rita M. Lancellotta John H. Sanders Jess Stone
David Wold Josiah Young
HISPANIC – BIBLE
Bernice Arzate Eladio Puente
 Mark 16:15 (King James Version)
And he said unto them, Go ye into the entire world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
More About the Modular Classes:
July 14-16 Dr. Neal Weaver and Dr. Steve Pettey will teach “Good Stress”. Final registration for this Modular is June 14, 2008.
REMINDER:
 SUMMER 2008 ENROLLMENT
SCHOLARSHIP ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2008.
Jesus Divine
4th of July Poem
We gather ‘round to celebrate
On Independence Day
Pay homage to our country
As the children run and play.
With barbeques and picnics
And fireworks in the air
The flag we own is proudly flown
To show how much we care.
he stars and stripes spell freedom
She waves upon the breeze
While bursts of colors can be seen
Above the towering trees.
This is all quite wonderful
We revel in delight
But God above in divine love
Has brought this day to light.
With just a stroke of liberty
A touch of His divine great hand
He gave democracy to us
And helped this country stand.
The stripes upon our stately flag
Were touched by His sweet grace
Each star of white that shines so bright
Reflects His divine loving face.
So as you turn to face the flag
For battles that were fought
Be filled with pride for those who died
And freedoms that were bought.
But don’t forget to thank the One
That gives the bright display
The reason why we paint the sky
On Independence Day
 PRAYER REQUESTS:
Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Guidry --- Pray for their baby daughter Gloria Beth, who will
be having open heart surgery in Houston, Texas on July 24. Pray for the Guidry’s –
that the Lord will give them courage and strength during this time.
Patrick Minihane--- Pray for physical healing and a full recovery in his time of
illness.
Shawn Hubbard--- Pray for him and his family as they deal with the complications
of repairing their home from a terrible flood.
Pastor Llyas Aftab, Pakistan --- Pray for funding for his church and furthering his
education.
David Bartholomew, Australia--- Pray for him as he is facing possible intestinal
surgery.
Dr. Richard Perez--- Pray for him and his wife Jackie during this time of transition.
Continue to:
Pray for our troops
Pray for our missionaries
Pray for the leaders of our Nation
Do you have a Prayer Request?
(Submit your prayer requests through stillman@lbu.edu.)
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