About the Chaplain
The Chaplain, the Mrs., and the kids
My name is Ernie Heavin. This is my family, my bride of 26 years and daughters, Krissy and Valerie. Krissy graduated from Abilene Christian University in May 2009 and Valerie will graduate from Georgetown College in May of 2011. The year 2010 I celebrated my 25th year in ministry and 2011 will mark my 15th year working for Georgetown College. At this point of my life I am a bi-vocational minister, serving the Oasis Church of Christ in Georgetown, Kentucky, the store chaplain for the Hamburg Chick-fil-A in Lexington, Kentucky and an author of two books:
"Living By The Power Of Faith, a unique study from the book of Romans"
“World 1 & World 2, a study on 1st Peter” (ISBN 9780982621509)
Just released, October 2010
(The book can be purchased on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble online, The Store and soon will be in Joseph Beth and Barnes & Noble in Lexington)
To read other stories and articles you can visit, “The Writings From Heavin”
Imperishable inheritance…..broken dreams….freedom…..suffering….we live in two worlds. Be honest…If you were addressing a people soon to be suffering, would your letter resemble anything close to what the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write? We’re assured of salvation yet distracted with the temptations and worries of this life; promised an imperishable inheritance and yet struggle to make ends meet; assured of new bodies that will never decay and yet worry about our weight and watch our bodies grow old and weak. We live in two worlds. 1st Peter is about Giving people something greater than the problems they face…..A LIVING HOPE!
Professional Reviews
For Anyone Desiring More Hope And Freedom
Ernie Heavin is a people’s preacher. He takes the Word and makes it easy to understand and apply. In this unique study from 1st Peter, World I & World 2, Ernie helps the reader understand what maturing in Christ means in several key areas of the believer’s life and how it can be accomplished. I recommend this book for anyone who desires more hope and freedom in their everyday life.
Michael Derrick
Christian Counselor
A Vision That Gives Us Hope
In his second book, World 1 & World 2 –A study of 1st Peter, Ernie Heavin seeks to provide an approach for making sense of the world in which ordinary human beings live. This world has many obstacles and events that make it difficult to understand or even to live. It often renders the individual blind to other realities. Heavin seeks to give sight by bringing to light a reality that often escapes many people’s vision; it is the reality of God’s grace, mercy, and hope. The author uses readings from the Biblical text, contemporary sources, personal stories, and pithy statements to convey the reality of God’s presence. Some of these stories move the reader into deeper reflection and others make one chuckle when one considers the absurdity of thinking that heaven is nothing more than a long church service. Like his daughter Krissy, I too would rather stay out. Thanks to Heavin we are given a different and renewed vision in that we are able to recognize that God was not overcome with the Fall, but that this world does contain much that is beautiful, good, and loving. At the same time, we are reminded there is more to this life than what we see; there is a vision that gives us hope; a vision that makes us desire to become better people; a vision that sees God in all of God’s splendor and beauty.
Santiago Piñón, Jr.
PhD. Candidate
Divinity School of the University of Chicago
A Guideline To Understand How To View And Live Today
World 1 & World 2, a Study of 1st Peter, by Ernie Heavin, is an excellent study for our churches today, and should be used as a home study for family devotions as well. Ernie’s simplicity and historical facts brings 1st Peter alive. The book’s teaching is a wonderful guideline to understanding how the believer should view and live today. Ernie intertwines the scriptures throughout this book to make sure we understand the battles we encounter daily. Churches would benefit from these sometimes humorous accounts to the deep study and truths of World 1 and World 2. This would be a great guideline for parents to share with their families before they become “empty nesters.” Thank you, Ernie, for your reminder of who we are in Christ and the freedom, joy, and hope that all believers can experience.
Elaine Barnes Bateman
Mrs. Kentucky International 2010
My office is on the third floor of the Ensor Learning Resource Center. Take the elevator or the stairs. My desk is in plain view. Come up and visit me or you can email or give me a call.
