by jowens | Feb 15, 2014
Kentucky Christian University 88
Welch College 74
February 15, 2014. If only Welch College could put together two complete halves. Once again the Flames were able to play an excellent second half, but fell to visiting Kentucky Christian University, 88-74.
In the first half, KCU went on the offensive and attacked the Flames’ defense every trip down the floor with their fast breaks. The fast pace allowed the Knights to take a 48-34 lead into the locker room.
Coming out after half-time, the Flames were able to neutralize the KCU fast break enough to play even the entire rest of the game.
“We played much better in the second half,” said Flames’ coach Nathan Willhite. “We need to be more consistent for forty minutes.”
Freshman standout, Carson Outlaw led the Flames in scoring with 27 points and five assists. David Reeves had a good game off the bench, scoring 18 points. Tim Hutchinson added 16 points and nine rebounds. Lim Chol was the fourth Flame in double-digits with 11 points.
by jowens | Feb 14, 2014
NASVHILLE, TN—Dr. Eric L. Johnson, Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover Professor of Pastoral Care at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, will serve as the guest lecturer for the 2014 Leroy Forlines Lectures at Welch College, according to President Matt Pinson. The lectures will be held April 2-3.
The Leroy Forlines Lectures began in 1993 at Welch College as a means of bringing well known speakers to campus who could address challenging issues of the day related to theology, philosophy, worldviews, global evangelism, and other topics.
Dr. Johnson received his B.Th. from Toronto Baptist Seminary, M.A.C.S. from Calvin College, and M.A. and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He began his teaching tenure at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2009, prior to which time he taught courses in psychology, theology, and Christian worldview at Northwestern College in Roseville, Minnesota for nine years.
President Matt Pinson said, “It’s fitting that Dr. Eric Johnson will be our Forlines Lecturer this year, speaking about the Christian worldview and how it affects our studies, with reference to counseling and psychology. These topics represent the two sides of Leroy Forlines’s career: teaching theology and counseling students in his long-time role as Dean of Men/Students.”
Eric Johnson is the author of Foundations of Soul Care: A Christian Psychology Proposal (InterVarsity) and editor of Christianity and Psychology: Five Views (InterVarsity) and the apologetics text God Under Fire (Zondervan). He is a leader in the movement known as Christian Psychology, which seeks to forge a faithful Christian approach to counseling, psychology, and the human condition.
Dr. Johnson will speak twice daily April 2-3 (Wednesday and Thursday), 10:00 a.m. until noon and will address topics centered around bringing together faith and learning for a lifetime of learning and study, as well as the need for Christians in the twenty-first century to forge a genuinely Christian approach to counseling, psychology, and human behavior. The lectures will be held in Memorial Auditorium at 3607 Richland Avenue and provided free of charge.
“Eric Johnson is at the forefront of an effort to transform psychology and the human sciences with the ancient wisdom of Scripture, theology, and the Christian Tradition.” President Pinson said. “We invite everyone to come and take part in these lectures.”
by jowens | Feb 14, 2014
NASHVILLE, TN—A $50,000 gift to Welch College from the estate of the late Bill and Peggy Harbison has established a scholarship for deserving ministerial students, according to President Matt Pinson. The scholarship commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dr. Ken Riggs’s graduation, acknowledges his ministry of more than 50 years, and his marriage of 50 + years. The scholarship will be known as The Ken and Carolyn Riggs Ministerial Scholarship.
President Pinson said, “We are grateful that Robert Robeson, executor of the Billy D. Harbison Living Trust, allocated funds from the Harbison estate to establish this scholarship. I hope other supporters follow the example of the Harbisons who arranged before their deaths for contributions from their estate to continue spreading the gospel. Many Welch College students struggle financially. Estate decisions like that of the Harbisons make it possible for students to remain in college even when difficult economic times place incredible financial stress on parents and students.”
Bill and Peggy Harbison were charter members of West Meade Fellowship, a church in Nashville’s Bellevue community where Dr. Riggs served as the first senior pastor, 1993-2003. Peggy grew up in Bethlehem FWB Church in nearby Ashland City, Tennessee.
Dr. Riggs enrolled at what is now Welch College in 1960, graduating in 1964 with a B.A. degree. He subsequently earned graduate degrees at Old Dominion University (1971) and Middle Tennessee State University in 1973, and the Ph.D. degree at George Peabody College for Teachers, 1978.
Dr. Riggs married Carolyn Rutledge in 1962. He was the first national youth director with the Church Training Service Department and served as principal of the first Christian school established in the National Association of Free Will Baptists, at a Virginia church where his father, Reverend Raymond Riggs, pastored. He also traveled two years as a full-time evangelist.
Dr. Riggs served as interim pastor at five Nashville area Free Will Baptist churches and authored three books: By the Way, a biography of the life and ministry of his father, Rev. Raymond Riggs; They Call Me Doc, an autobiography of Ken’s philosophy of education and classroom experiences; and Teaching Techniques, Becoming an Effective Teacher, a publication of the Evangelical Training Association.
Dr. Riggs’s signature educational contribution began in 1971 when he joined the Welch College faculty to help establish a Teacher Education Program, serving until May 1993. An adjunct professor of psychology at Nashville State Community College for 21 years, Riggs served as administrator at Pleasant View Christian School (PVCS), 2004-2010, during which time several PVCS graduates enrolled at Welch College. Dr. Riggs rejoined the Welch College faculty in 2010.
Dr. Riggs said, “Bill and Peggy Harbison were great friends and encouragers at the West Meade Church. They worked tirelessly for long years as examples of Christian believers. I thank God for their influence, love, and commitment to worldwide evangelism.”
by jowens | Feb 7, 2014
Johnson University 70
Welch College 58
February 7, 2014. Trailing 8-0 is no way to start a game, but that is exactly where the Lady Flames found themselves tonight en route to a 70-58 loss to Johnson University.
Execution and poor shooting by the Flames allowed the Royals to take a commanding fourteen point half-time lead.
But, Welch was determined to make a game of it in the second half. They began chipping away at the Johnson lead, and actually outscored them in the half, but could only get to within seven points, 63-56, with just over a minute left in the game. From there, the Royals were able to make their free throws to secure the win.
“We didn’t execute well in the first half,” said Flames’ coach Larry Bryan. “But we kept competing the entire game. I was extremely proud of our effort as a team and Rachel (Burns) had an outstanding game off the bench.”
Ashton Johnson scored 19 points to lead four Flames in double figures. Amy Pickett added 12 points while Leslie Nichols and Burns chipped in 10 each. Nichols completed a double-double with 10 rebounds and Burns grabbed 7 rebounds. Jessie Melvin dished out a team high six assists.
by jowens | Feb 6, 2014
Emily Whitworth and Elizabeth Hill were recently named NCCAA Scholar-Athletes as members of the Lady Flames’ volleyball team by the National Christian College Athletic Association. They were presented certificates at half-time of the Welch College Men’s basketball game by Flames’ volleyball coach, Amy Walker.
The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding scholar-athletes among the National Christian College Athletic Association’s member institutions.
Criteria for the award are:
– Must be a junior or a senior
– Be competing at the varsity level as a student-athlete
– Have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average or 3.40 or above
Whitworth has completed all of her coursework, carrying a 3.53 GPA, majoring in Business Administration and will graduate in May. She is the daughter of Kim and Lori Whitworth.
Hill, a junior, majoring in Child Development, has a cumulative grade point average of 4.0. She is the daughter of Gary and Teresa Hill.
by jowens | Feb 6, 2014
Welch College 66
Appalachian Bible College 61
February 6, 2014. The long trip to West Virginia may have slowed the Flames down in the first half, but they found their shooting touch in the second half for a 66-61, come from behind, win over the host Warriors.
Trailing by 16 points at the half, it looked like Welch College was going to go down in defeat, but a harassing defense and a hot hand (49% from the field) offensively allowed the Flames pick up the win.
The first half was back and forth for the first seven minutes before the Flames fizzled out on the offensive end, being outscored 26-10 over the remaining 13 minutes of the half.
But, the Flames turned the tables in the second half, scorching the nets for 24 points in the first 10 minutes while holding the Warriors to just six during that stretch. It was Tim Hutchinson’s jumper with 10:18 remaining in the game that gave Welch the lead they would not relinquish.
“We came out a little lethargic,” said Flames’ coach Nathan Willhite. “But, we were really able to put it together in the second half.”
Carson Outlaw and Tim Hutchinson led the Flames in scoring with 29 and 25 points, respectively.
