ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) presents the beginning of its 2016 – 2017 Colloquium Series with a presentation by Dr. Don Williams. Speakers for this year’s series will explore the topic of “Faith and Loss” beginning with a biblical perspective on the topic from the book of Ecclesiastes.
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As the world recovers from recent traumatic and violent events, what can we learn from the Bible’s most enigmatic book? Dr. Williams will lead the community through this thought-provoking conversation, unpacking the message of the book of Ecclesiastes as it relates to our lives.
Dr. Williams is author of a novel, A Time for Every Season published by Westbow Press, which examines faith and loss in the book of Ecclesiastes. Using the novel as a springboard he will unpack Ecclesiastes’ counsel for living in a broken world.
We invite you to read his book, attend this free community event and join in the discussion. The event takes place on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Florida Hospital Church.
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Don Williams, Ph.D.
Dr. Don Williams has been a pastor, counselor, teacher, missionary and administrator. His passion for the book of Ecclesiastes began while teaching in Singapore. While developing the curriculum at Adventist University of Health Sciences, he created a course entitled Wisdom of the Bible, which explored the problem of pain in Job, wisdom in the book of Proverbs and the meaning of life in the book of Ecclesiastes.
Dr. Williams earned a Master of Divinity at Andrews University and a Ph.D. in Counseling from Purdue University. Following graduation, he helped start what is now the Adventist University of Health Sciences. Since then, he has held positions there as the Chair of General Studies, Senior Vice-President for Academic Administration and is currently Assistant to the President of Mission. Since moving to administration, Dr. Williams continues to guest lecture on the book of Ecclesiastes.
About Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU)
Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education in a faith-affirming environment. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry. ADU fulfills this mission by developing skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ.
ADU offers undergraduate and graduate programs including: Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Sciences, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing (BSN), Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy. The University is associated with Florida Hospital and the Adventist Health System.
ADU embraces the benefit of whole person care as demonstrated in the life and ministry of Christ. The University is dedicated to developing skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ. Graduates who live these values effectively extend the healing ministry of Christ.
