La Sierra University Week of Spiritual Emphasis.
Theme: The Purpose Driven Life

Featuring – Chris Blake author of Searching for a God to Love
Blake is an English professor at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he stays busy teaching "communication is the key to life." He's the author of the groundbreaking book aimed at thoughtful "believing unbelievers," Searching for a God to Love (Pacific Press® Publishing Association, 1999), which he says he worked on "forever."

Previously, Blake served at Review and Herald Publishing Association from 1986 - 1993 as editor of Insight magazine, where he edited 400 issues. While at Insight Blake won numerous national awards from Associated Church Press and Evangelical Press Association for writing (humor, feature, and editorial) and editing. (One of his stories is reprinted in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.) He also developed Youth Summits, produced special issues such as "The Jesus Series," helped conceive Maranatha's annual Ultimate Workout, and directed Darrel Tank's "Expressions of Jesus" prints. In addition he compiled Insight's Most Unforgettable Stories, More Unforgettable Stories, and A Reason to Believe, the Adventist youth doctrinal/baptismal guide.

Blake’s background enables him to meet the secular mindset in a disarming, relevant way. In his writing and speaking, Chris combines Christ-centered depth, humor, and freshness. He's a popular speaker, particularly with young adults, and has spoken at camp meeting, church retreats, commencements, and many special events. Blake is devoted to his family. He and his wife, Yolanda, have two sons, Nathan, 21 and Geoffrey, 18.

Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 7-9, 11:00 a.m. La Sierra University Church
Friday, Oct. 10, 7:45 p.m., La Sierra University Church
Saturday, Oct. 11, 11:00 a.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium

For more details on the La Sierra University Week of Spiritual Emphasis contact Campus Ministries at 909-785-2090.