Dr. Terry Bowland

Classes Taught:

• Acts
• Christ and the Bible
• Christian Ethics
• Leadership in Ministry
• Personal Evangelism
• Practical Ministry for Men
• Romans

Speaking Topics:

Terry can be scheduled to speak at your church or organization on the following topics:

• Contemporary Ethical Issues
• Evangelism Seminars
• How We Got the Bible: From Ancient Manuscripts to Modern Translations
• Leadership Seminars
• Men’s Retreats
• New Testament Book - Acts
• New Testament Book - Romans
• Revival Speaking
• Theological Issues: A Defense of Christian Capitalism
• Theological Issues: Calvinism vs Arminian thought
• Theological Issues: Understanding and critiquing charismatic theology

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Degrees Received:

• B.A. in Christian Ministry; Nebraska Christian College
• B.Th. in New Testament; Nebraska Christian College
• M.A. in New Testament; Lincoln Christian Seminary
• M.Div. in Theology/Philosophy; Lincoln Christian Seminary
• D.Min in Practical Theology; Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Ministry/Job History:

• Adjunct Professor; Nebraska Christian College (1988-1992)
• Visiting lecturer for Cincinnati Christian Seminary MA Seminar (1988)
• Senior Minister; First Christian Church; Norfolk, NE (1986-1993)
• Senior Minister; First Christian Church; Mt. Pulaski, IL (1983-1986)
• Minister; Palmyra Christian Church; Palmyra, IL (1977-1983)
• Have preached over 100 revival meetings in the MidWest.
• Lead Mission trips to Mexico, Canada and the Philippines. Have preached in 25 states.

Writings and Publications:

• Author of "Make Disciples: Winning the PostModern World to Christ" (College Press, 1999)
• Contributor to "A Humble Defense: Evidence for the Christian Faith" (College Press, 2004)

Organizational Memberships:

• Christian Motorcyclist Association (2001-present)
• Executive Board of the Nebraska State Christian Convention (1990-1992)
• Board Member of the Norfolk Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (1991-1993)
• Director of the Norfolk Community Food Pantry (1988-1992)
• President of the Norfolk Ministerial Association (1989)
• Executive Board Member of Leadership Norfolk with the Chamber of Commerce (1988-92)
• Board Member of the National Church Growth Research Center (1986-1991)
• Vice-President of the Nebraska Christian College Alumni Association (1988)

Honors and Awards:

• Outstanding Young Man of America (1987)
• Who's Who Among American’s Teachers (1994 & 2003)
• Who's Who in the World (1997)
• Community Leadership Award of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce (1989)

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