Request for Coverage: Civil Rights Pioneer to Visit Geneva College

BEAVER FALLS, PA (10/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Who: Dr. John M. Perkins is an international speaker and teacher on racial reconciliation, leadership and the philosophy of ministry known as Christian Community Development. He is the founder and president of John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development of Jackson, Mississippi. He is the author of nine books, including Let Justice Roll Down and Leadership Revolution: Developing the Vision & Practice of Freedom & Justice.

What: Geneva College is bringing Dr. Perkins to western Pennsylvania to speak on racial reconciliation and Christian community development.

When & Where:

• Wednesday, October 2 at 10:10 a.m.: Chapel Message: "By Faith"

Metheny Fieldhouse at Geneva College

3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010

• Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.: Lecture: "Preaching the Word"

Second Baptist Church of Beaver Falls

2322 10th Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Lecture: "Discipleship"

Skye Lounge in the Student Center at Geneva College

3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010

Each appearance is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit- http://www.geneva.edu/object/nr_gvals_perkins2013.html

Contact: Cheryl Johnston (office) 724.847.6577; (cell) 412.400.1349