Please join us for

Please join us for our Worldview DAY With Colonel Jeffrey Williams

Colonel Jeffrey Williams - Astronaut, Author, and Speaker - served 27 years in the United States Army and continues to work in our nation’s space program. An astronaut since 1996, Williams flew a record-setting 534 days on four space flights to the International Space Station. He is the author of The Work of His Hands: A View of God’s Creation from Space. A West Point graduate, Williams holds advanced degrees in aeronautical engineering and national security, as well as a DM from The Master’s Seminary. He and his wife, Anna-Marie, reside in Battle Ground, Washington, where they serve at Word of Grace Bible Church. Jeff is also a member of Grace to You board of directors.

• Afternoon session (1:00 — 3:30 p.m.)

  1:00 - 1:10 — Dan Woods - Welcome/Intro

  1:10 - 2:05 — The Heavens Declare the Glory of God, Jeff Williams - Keynote 2:05 - 2:15 — Break

  2:15 - 2:25 — Testimony, Major General Scott Vander Hamm

  2:25 - 3:20 — Principles of Biblical Creationism, Charles (Chas) Morse

  3:20 - 3:30 — Testimony, Lt. General Mark “Shack” Shackelford

  3:30 — Closing Remarks - Dan Woods

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• Evening session (7:00 — 8:30 p.m.)

  7:00 - 7:05 — Dan Woods - Welcome/Intro

  7:05 - 7:15 — Testimony, Major General Scott Vander Hamm

  7:15 - 7:25 — Testimony, Lt. General Mark “Shack” Shackelford

  7:25 - 8:25 — The Heavens Declare the Glory of God An Evening with Astronaut Jeff Williams

  8:25 - 8:30 — Dan Woods - Closing remarks

REGISTRATION

Charles (Chas) Morse - Bible, Apologetics, Worldview - received a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from Christian Heritage College in 1980, a master’s degree in management from Bellevue University in 1996, a master’s degree in military studies from Maxwell Air Force Base in 2000, and a master’s degree in Christian education from the Institute for Creation Research’s School of Biblical Apologetics in 2011. He studied at Dallas Theological Seminary for three years before joining the Air Force, where he served as staff sergeant for four years and was later commissioned as a second lieutenant. After retiring from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel, Morse joined the Institute for Creation Research in 2009 and now serves as Director of Donor Relations.

Daniel Woods - Educator, Speaker, Worldview - Daniel grew up in Nebraska and was a professional educator for 35 years. He served in public schools and private Christian schools in Nebraska as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. He currently serves as Assistant Director of Kingdom Sports and Providence Bible Church Administrator. The Lord saved him while serving in the education field and he enjoys teaching on Biblical Worldview issues. Daniel has been married to his wife for 35 years and they have three grown children and nine grandchildren.

Major General (Ret) Scott Vander Hamm - He was a six-time commander of military units during his 32-year service in the Air Force. As Commander of the Eighth Air Force, he led the “Mighty Eighth” and the air component headquarters in planning and executing strategic deterrence and global strike operations for USSTRATCOM. He logged more than 4,600 flying hours as command pilot of several aircraft platforms such as the B-2 bomber and the T-38 jet trainer. He is a Vice President for Northrup Grumman and Corporate Lead Executive for the company's U.S. Strategic Command and Air Force Global Strike Command. He and his wife are active members of Emmaus Bible Church in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Lieutenant General (Ret) Mark Shackelford – Test Pilot, Engineer, Ministry Leader – graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds degrees in Astronautical and Mechanical Engineering.  Served 34 years in the Air Force ultimately becoming the Military Deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. Mark was the first Air Force pilot to fly the YF-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter, led F-16 and F-22 development, and held executive leadership positions in missile defense and military space. Following his retirement from the Air Force in 2011, Mark advised government and industry executives on satellite and space launch vehicles and conducted progress reviews on major Defense projects. He and his wife are active ministry leaders at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas.