Pastor Lynn
Bond
Lynn grew up in Jal, New Mexico, a
small oilfield town in the southeastern corner of the state,
where he experienced cultural diversity and a home
environment where church was very important. After High
School graduation, Lynn attended Southwestern Assemblies of
God College to prepare for Christian ministry, receiving a
B.S. in Pastoral Ministry and Evangelism. He then spent ten
years of pastoral ministry with the Assemblies of God (New
Mexico, Texas and Arkansas). He was ordained with the
Assemblies of God in 1985 and was elected presbyter in the
Arkansas District Council of the Assemblies of God in 1987.
Leaving Arkansas in the fall of
1989, a variety of experiences led Lynn to explore other
paths within the Christian tradition. In 1995, Lynn and his
family joined the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He
began pursuit of a life-long dream: finishing seminary and
obtaining a Ph.D. In 1998, Lynn received his M. Div. from
Phillips Theological Seminary graduating summa cum laude;
afterward, his ordination was reaffirmed in the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ).
Acceptance into the Ph.D. program
at the University of Loyola in Chicago led Lynn and his
family to Dixon, Illinois and First Christian Church. At the
present, Lynn is completing four years of ministry at First
Christian Church.
Lynn's wife, Patti is a teacher's
aid at Lincoln Elementary School. They have three sons.
Colin, age 20, is Lance Corporal in the US Marines and
stationed at Camp Pendleton. He recently returned home from
a seven-month deployment to the Arabian Sea and
participation in Operation Enduring Freedom. Kel, age 17, is
entering his Senior year at Dixon High School and is active
in Cross Country and Track. He recently represented the
State of Illinois in the "Parkroyal Down Under International
Games" in Australia. Jonathan, age 11, is entering the 6th
grade at Reagan Middle School. He is active in a variety of
sports including swimming. He recently represented the Dixon
Dolphins at the Illinois meet placing second in two events
and fifth in another; he recently qualified to represent the
Sterling Stingrays at the Junior Olympics in the 50 and 100
meter backstroke.
Lynn's specific program of studies at Loyola is New Testament and Christian Origins. His primary area of interest is Pauline Literature. His secondary field of studies is the Dead Sea Scrolls. He will take his comprehensive exams in the fall. Currently, he is preparing an article for publication on the "Formal Aspects of the Interpretation of Scripture in the Damascus Document. Otherwise, he enjoys movies, reading (what is not "required"), coffee at "Books on First," cooking and the company of friends. Lynn is completing six years of service at the First Christian Church.
Some favorite
Websites:
 University of Loyola at Chicago
Theology Department at Loyola
Phillips Theological Seminary
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