TheRealIssue

Issue#2, June 2004

Conferences

National Faculty Leadership Conference
"Called to Make a Difference" is the theme of a national conference for Christian faculty. The National Faculty Leadership Conference (NFLC) will be held in Washington, D.C., June 24-27. The conference, sponsored by Christian Leadership Ministries, will bring together faculty from around the country and the world to collaborate, network, receive encouragement and be equipped on matters of faith in the academy. A call for papers has been issued in 14 academic tracks. Dallas Willard will be among the keynote speakers. Visit WWW.NFLC.US for more information and registration.

News

University Team Travels to Poland
A team from the Georgia Institute of Technology which included four professors and a staff member traveled to Poland to speak in universities there and help the Christian faculty in that country develop and expand their ministries on campus. The group, which also included CLM staff members and others, gave 49 talks in 10 universities to more than 1,500 students and faculty in just seven days. They lectured on their areas of expertise but also shared their personal testimonies and met with Christian faculty members to help equip them for ministry.

From Coffee to Faith in Christ
"What was the highlight of your year?" CLM staff member Cheryl Lee asked Don, a professor of biology at a major West coast university. Don has experienced some tough trials in his life, and Cheryl and husband Randy pray often for Don as he seeks to apply his faith in his work.

Don thought for a moment, but then his eyes lit up as he said his highlight was helping a graduate student come to faith in the Lord.

"It took a lot of cups of coffee together, discussions and the Conversations CD.” Don related. “Perhaps his greatest difficulty was in understanding how a scientist could be a Christian.

“ I gave him a Conversations CD and asked him to explore the science track. I believe his dilemma about science and Christianity was closest to resolution after he viewed this helpful material," Don said. “He has since given his life to Christ.”

For more information about the Conversations CD, visit www.LeaderU.com/conversations.