In these troubled times, Christians who have a young earth creation viewpoint are increasingly coming under attack by secular scientists as well as by Christians from mainstream churches. How can we effectively respond to these attacks? In his ministry among the peoples of the former Soviet Union, Rick has observed that one of the most effective methods of apologetics is manifested through teaching and demonstrating what he calls the "Triangle of Triumph". For those people who have been baptized in the vinegar of hopeless atheism and joyless communist suspicion, the power of a triumphant joy is amazingly attractive to them! "The joy of the Lord is our strength". As Christians, we need to let that joy sparkle and shine for Jesus everyday!

In this session, Rick will share about his relationship with Sergei Golovin (the Number "1" creation scientist in Russia). Sergei’s remarkable story would have seemed impossible fifteen years ago in the former Soviet Union, but now it is a reality! Sergei’s ministry, "Christian Center for Science and Apologetics" is producing amazing results on a shoestring budget. Since Sergei currently has many open doors for ministry, he is needful of prayers and financial support. A love offering for the Golovins will be received at this meeting. Rick had the privilege of being a guest in the Golovin’s home twice (a week at a time) and observed first hand that it is truly an island of joy in a sea of despair. Everyday Sergei and Olga joyously live the "Triangle of Triumph"!

Rick Deighton was born in Longmont, Colorado. In 1956 he accepted Jesus as His Lord and Savior followed by baptism. Rick and his wife Della have been married 40 years and reside in Nampa, Idaho. They have two grown children and four grandchildren.

Rick attended Boise Bible College where he graduated with a BA degree followed by a year of graduate study at Ozark Christian College with a special emphasis on Missions training. Rick is an evangelist with White Fields Overseas Evangelism. His personal ministry "Overseas Outreach" focuses on teaching Christian evidences to youth, church planting, creation evangelism, and teaching conversational English within the former Soviet Union nations. As part of his ministry, Rick uses a series of Creation Evangelism messages in his outreach meetings and new church planting. One such message is "Creation or Evolution: What Difference Does It Make What We Believe?" These messages are eye openers to people indoctrinated with evolution and atheism. Rick has authored and published articles, booklets and tracts in English, German, Korean and Russian. His primary desire is to share God’s Word through training others both in the classroom and through opportunities for people to travel with him on short-term mission trips.