T o E d u c a t e a n d E q u i p C h r i s t i a n s t o S e r v e t h e W o r l d w i t h P a s s i o n f o r J e s u s C h r i s t

169

Fall 2006/Vol. 12-2

3

connection

ew and returning students as wellas faculty, staff and special guestscelebrated the commencement ofthe new academic year and

offered thanks to God for giving Tyndale theopportunity and means to expand ontoBayview Avenue. President of ProvidenceCollege and Seminary, Dr. August Konkel, wasthe guest speaker. His message titled “The Keysof the Kingdom,” explained that “to be great,one must first become the servant of the Lord.That’s why we are here, that’s the key.”

This new phase of expansion was formallypublicized on June 30, 2006, when Tyndaleand the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto jointlyannounced a transaction in which Tyndale willacquire the 56.3 acre (22.8 hectare) Morrow

Tyndale UniversityCollege is pleased toannounce theappointment of Dr.Paul T. P. Wong asProfessor of Psychology

and Chair of the Division of Social Sciencesand Business Administration. This is a returnhome for a distinguished alumnus of Tyndalewho graduated from Tyndale with a Bachelor

of Theology in 1964.Dr. Wong will be the chief architect of a

new honours program in psychology that willfeature both research and applied tracks. Hisscholarship and practice in the field ofpsychology have been recognizedinternationally and his distinguished academiccareer extends over three decades. He has

Dr. Paul T. P. Wong Appointed Chair of the Division of Social Sciences and Business Administration

Tyndale University College & Seminary expands onto Bayview Avenue

New MTS Modular Director Leighton Ford Praise Him

Dr. Paul Wong▲

The 2006 Commencement Service, held

on Tuesday, September 12, was truly a

historic event. The service, which took

place in the Morrow Park Chapel on

Bayview Avenue, marked the start of a

new phase for Tyndale.

Park property. The transaction, which hasbeen approved by the Vatican, will beimplemented in stages over a period of up to10 years. The transaction, valued at $40million, is subject to a number of usualbusiness conditions.

The property is currently home to theSisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and St.Joseph’s Morrow Park High School. It islocated at 3377 Bayview Avenue in Toronto,

just south of Steeles Avenue. The lease of theHigh School to the Toronto Catholic DistrictSchool Board has been extended through theend of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Future NeedsDr. Brian C. Stiller, Tyndale president, said,“This acquisition strengthens the pursuit ofour 112-year mission to be a leading centre ofpost-secondary Christian education andtraining in Canada. It will meet our projectedneed for additional space as we grow. And theproperty, including the Chapel, will continueto be used for religious purposes.

Tyndale has spent several years planningfor its future needs. The fact that the MorrowPark property is so close to our currentcampus, can accommodate our increasingenrollment and is so naturally suited toeducational and sacred space makes it anatural fit for us. The cooperative andconstructive way in which the transaction wasconcluded illustrates how different religioustraditions can work together in harmony.”

Opened in 1961, the Morrow Parkproperty will continue to be used for religious

—continued on page 4

—continued on page 5

Morrow Park▲

N

2M e s s a g e f r o m t h e P r e s i d e n t

B r i a n C . S t i l l e r

Tyndale University College & Seminary 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON M2M 4B3 CanadaTel: 416-226-6380 ext 2784 Fax: 416-226-6746Email: connection@tyndale.ca Website: www.tyndale.ca

Tyndale University College & Seminary’s Connection ispublished three times per year by the Communication Officefor alumni, donors and friends. This publication is theproperty of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Requeststo reproduce or re-use all or any part of the contentcontained herein should be addressed to the Office ofCommunication, Tyndale University College & Seminary.

Connection Fall 2006/Vol.12-2( P u b l i s h e d O c t o b e r 2 0 0 6 )

Managing Editor: Jacqueline Getfield, jgetfield@tyndale.caCommunication Assistant: Kevin Gonsalves, communication@tyndale.ca Design: Eyetoeye Design Photography: Jeff Kirk Photography, John Cowie, Jacqueline Getfield,

Kevin Gonsalves, Marina Hofman, Sisters of St. JosephCopy Editing: Marina’s Professional Services, Rick DoustContributing Writers: Estella Cheong, Dave Collins, Jacqueline Getfield,

Kevin Gonsalves, Marina Hofman, Leah Lundy, Albert Villaruz

ContentsBayview Campus Purchase 1

Paul Wong Appointed Chair 1

New Faculty 3

Tyndale Professor Wins Award 4

CCSTTS 5

Figured Out Conference 6

Donors Provide More Than Funds 7

To Serve the World with the

Passion of Christ 9

Graduation 2006 Photo Spread 10

Alumni Updates 14

Let Everything that Hath Breath

Praise Him 16

Faculty and Staff Notes 20

few years ago, we—the leadership ofTyndale Seminary—took a long and

hard look at the Seminary’simpact on our graduates and therefore theChurch and the world. We realized that amissional focus should characterize theSeminary’s training. This means that themissionary call of Jesus should be at the core ofour being—what we do and who we are.Everything we teach—by every professorregardless of subject matter—should be deliveredwith a vision, a commitment to turn our face outto the world and away from ourselves. To usethe language of our history, it is to makemissionaries of everyone. Therefore, Tyndale isnot about “taking care of our own.” It is aboutpreparing and launching people, as our missionstatement affirms, “to serve the world . . .”

In a world that turns away from the Gospel,people listen to the voice of the Church, lessand less. So if our concerns are about ourselves,if our voice speaks only to each other, if ouractivity is planned for self-preservation, thenhow will the world hear of Christ’s love?

Within this context, we resolved to shape allour curriculum, classes, teaching and Seminarylife. The simple yet transforming paradigm isthis: to always seek ways to spread the love ofGod into the lives of those in need of Him.

Let us now connect that vision to our origins.In the early 1890s, a new missionary wave

was rising up out of love and concern forChina. British missionary Hudson Taylor wassurprised by the interest he found among

Canadians who were willing to join hiscolleagues in China.

But there was no one to teach theCanadian recruits. University seminaries at thetime seemed to have no mind for preparingpeople for this kind of ministry. They trainedfor pastoral and denominational work, but notfor such rugged and daring missionary work.And neither would they train women, withoutwhom this mission movement would not havegotten off the ground.

At that moment in history, the Lord raisedup a group of Christian leaders who saw theneed to create a Bible training institute. Fromour earliest days, the school served this newmission movement, as well as training SundaySchool teachers and pastors.

Some 112 years later, that original focuscontinues to shape us. We continue to bedeliberate in turning outward to the world.The Gospels always point to the heart of God,who in Christ Jesus, is forever seeking the lost.

Nothing so tragically casts a wet blanketover creative ideas and inspiration as does thestatus quo. As soon as a person, organization,business or school becomes settled in a modeof self-preservation, its life becomes routine,without heart or vision for a lost world.

Within the surrounding cultures—and forsure the wider world—the Holy Spirit iscreating new forms to meet the needs andaspirations of those who live withpostmodern assumptions. Within the shiftsand changes of our world, we do know this—within a decade or so, the Church will lookdifferent than it does today. If ourpreoccupation is to keep the Church looking,sounding and operating as it has in the past,we take our eyes off of the Lord as He walksahead. Little wonder He said to His disciples,“Look up and see the harvest.” When youreyes are focused on simply keeping your feet

Being Missional

E d i t o r ’ s N o t e

“I will never leave you norforsake you …” (Joshua 1:5)

What a comforting thought. Yetsometimes, as Christians, we tend toreject negative experiences as being “ofthe devil” and embrace positiveexperiences as being “the hand of God.”Fundamentally, we know that this way of thinking is warped, but we stillharbour these thoughts. Since we’re onlyhuman, we must consciously admit thatmistakes are an intrinsic component ofchange and that change is integral togrowth and life.

With change come many challengesand the fear of the unknown. Risk-aversepeople like myself make calculateddecisions, sometimes going throughlengthy periods of stagnancy while weplan and re-work the plan. But, asChristians, we know we must go forwardin faith. We must begin to move andtrust God to do the rest. This is animperative if we are to avoid a life ofboredom, stagnancy and paralysis.Inevitably, we come to realize that ourhesitation is not just about the actualchange; it’s really about fear. Managingchange really means commitment toprayer and fasting during this period ofchange so that we can discern God’s willand commit to achieving it, trusting Himespecially when negative experiencesarise. The world refers to it as “beingoutside of the box” and “leaving thecomfort zone.” Whatever we label it, we must relinquish fear andsimultaneously embrace change as beinggrowth, movement, progress… to theglory of God.

The growth and development ofTyndale University College & Seminaryinto a pre-eminent Christian university isdirectly linked to the changes and

A

Our calling is not about buildings

and property, but about a spirit and

heart driven by a missional vision…

—continued on page 5

—continued on page 6

3New Appointment Notices

Lilian C. J. Wong

Dr. Lilian Wong wasappointed to the UniversityCollege as Associate

Professor of Psychology, effective August2006. Dr. Wong specializes in thepsychological development of children andadolescents. She has applied her counsellingskills to working with children and theirfamilies using various media, particularlyplay therapy.

Dr. Wong has an extensive professional,academic background in public schooladministration and education. Over theyears, she has developed a unique approachin play therapy. Her research interests also

Susan Ellfeldt

Tyndale Seminaryannounced the appointmentof Susan Ellfeldt to the

faculty in the counselling program. Theappointment took effect on August 15, 2006.Professor Ellfeldt is no stranger to Tyndale, asshe has been an adjunct instructor in the

Arnold Neufeldt-Fast

Dr. Arnold Neufeldt-Fastwas appointed Director ofthe MTS Modular Program

and Assistant Professor of Theology atTyndale Seminary, effective August 1, 2006.

Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario,Dr. Neufeldt-Fast has been teaching for thepast six years at the Theological Seminary,Bienenberg, Switzerland. Among his dutieswas serving as Coordinator of the MA inPastoral Ministries Modular Program.

Dr. Neufeldt-Fast achieved a BTh fromCanadian Mennonite College, a BA and MA

include cross-cultural psychology. She haspublished and researched in the areas ofcross-cultural clinical supervision and has justco-edited with Paul Wong Handbook ofMulticultural Perspectives in Stress andCoping (Springer, 2006).

Her academic background includes a PhDin Counselling Psychology from University ofBritish Columbia, MA in EducationalPsychology from University of Texas atAustin and BSc and a teaching certificatefrom the University of Toronto. For fouryears, she was Associate Professor and theCoordinator of School Counselling in theGraduate Program of Counselling Psychologyat Trinity Western University. Previously forsix years, she was School Psychologist and

counselling program for the past three years. She has also been a marriage and family

therapist for more than 20 years. Over theyears, she practised at the California ChristianCounselling Center as a psychotherapist,maintained a private practice and served as astaff development specialist for InterVarsityChristian Fellowship.

“Professor Ellfeldt is eminently qualified to

from Brock University and a PhD fromUniversity of Toronto, St. Michael’s College.He is a member of the American Academy ofReligion and Brock University PhilosophicalSociety. Dr. Neufeldt-Fast has also been ayouth pastor, ministerial team member, bookreview editor and most recently the convenorof a theological symposium, “Suffering,Memory and Redemption.” He is an ordainedminister with the Mennonite Conference ofEastern Canada and has been actively involvedin lay ministry.

Dr. Neufeldt-Fast has also publishedextensively. Recent articles include“Christianity and War: The Pacifist View” and

Area Counsellor for the Vancouver SchoolBoard. Prior to moving to the West Coast,she was Psycho-Educational Consultant andArea Assessor for the Peterborough CountyBoard of Education and Peterborough-Victoria-Northumberland-Clarington RCSeparate School Board for many years.

“We are extremely pleased that Dr. LilianWong has joined the faculty of TyndaleUniversity College,” said Dr. Daniel Scott,University College Academic Dean. “Herunique skills, training and experience will be atremendous asset as we nurture the appliedtrack of our psychology department. We aredelighted to have someone of Dr. Wong’sstature and expertise as a resource for ourstudents and the Tyndale community.”

teach, mentor, and supervise students as theyprepare for ministries of counselling and spiritualcare,” said Dr. Janet Clark, Academic Dean ofTyndale Seminary. “She has a remarkablecapacity to assist students in thinking criticallyand reflectively on the integration of faith andcounselling practice. We thank God for bringingher to us. We know she will make an enormouscontribution to our counselling program.”

“I See Something You Don’t See: Karl Barth’sDoctrine of Providence.” He published severalarticles in German. He is currently researchingissues in 20th century Protestant theology andtranslating a piece of work by Karl Barth.

“Dr. Neufeldt-Fast has an outstanding recordas a teacher, scholar, mentor and administrator,”said Dr. Janet Clark, Academic Dean of TyndaleSeminary. “We know that his skills, abilities andspiritual gifts will be a tremendous asset to theSeminary and our community. His leadership ofour important MTS Modular Program will bean enormous benefit. We thank God forbringing such a fine person to partner with us inthe ministry of Tyndale.”

Kessler passes the baton to NgienDr. Dennis Ngien has taken onthe challenge of being theDirector of the ThM Programfor a two-year renewable term.

Dr. Janet Clark, AcademicDean of the Seminary relates,“Dr. Ngien has the gifts,abilities and passions that suit

him well for this role. He is an outstanding

scholar with a life-long commitment toidentifying, encouraging and mentoringleaders. Dr. Ngien will perform this function on a part-time basis in conjunctionwith his other roles as research scholar andDirector of the Centre for TheologicalReflection and Mentorship.

Dr. Clark extended her gratitude to Dr.John Kessler for his past leadership of the

ThM program. “A warm word of appreciationgoes to Dr. Kessler for his very fine work indirecting the ThM program for the past fewyears, on top of an already heavy load ofteaching, research and administrativeleadership at the Seminary.”

Dr. Kessler will continue in his roles asProfessor of Old Testament and Chair of theBiblical Studies Department.

Dr. Dennis Ngien▲

4

purposes and as a centre of Christian educationand training. The transaction will enableTyndale to meet the projected need foradditional classroom and related spaceassociated with its undergraduate universitycollege and its seminary for graduate students.Tyndale will retain its current campus which islocated in the immediate area of Morrow Park.

Sister Margaret Myatt, General Superior ofthe Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, said, “Thistransaction continues a 156-year tradition ofaddressing our changing needs and those of thecommunity we serve. It reflects our plan to securea new home while expanding our focus oncommunity-based outreach and service. In recentyears we and our independent advisors havereviewed a number of alternatives surroundingthe future of Morrow Park. Key to our decisionwas the knowledge that Tyndale will continue theuse of the property for Christian education andthat the Chapel will continue as sacred space.”

Next StepsThe Tyndale Foundation is the first to occupythe Bayview Avenue property. There are no

plans to relocate faculty and students ofeither the University College or theSeminary in the short term.

Tyndale will continue to use theBayview Campus Blog, among othercommunication vehicles, to announcedetails of the property.

Tyndale Expands ontoBayview Avenue

—continued from page 1

Tyndale Professor receives Donald Grant Creighton Award

Donald MacLeod, recentlyappointed ResearchProfessor of Church Historyat Tyndale Seminary,received the Donald GrantCreighton Award for hismost recent book, abiography of Presbyterian

minister W. Stanford Reid. The award wasconferred at the annual meeting of the OntarioHistorial Society in Orillia, Ontario on May 6,2006. It was given for “the best book ofbiography or autobiography highlighting life inOntario, past or present, published within thelast three years.” The citation for the CreightonAward stated that the book about “Reid’sspiritual and intellectual journey gives a balancedin-depth critique of the man and his times, neverfawning nor censorious.”

Titled W. Stanford Reid: An EvangelicalCalvinist in the Academy and published byMcGill Queens University Press, the book isnow into its second printing. Reid had a twotrack career: he was a parish minister andchurch planter in the Presbyterian Church inCanada. He was also an outstanding Canadianacademic who left a tenured position as fullprofessor at McGill University in 1965 to foundthe History Department at the University ofGuelph, where he established the ScottishStudies program. Much of the Scottish collection

in the Archives of the University’s McLaughlinLibrary, generally regarded as the finest outsideScotland, was gathered by Reid.

Like Reid, MacLeod is a Presbyterianminister. Reid’s career spanned both church anduniversity. MacLeod, a student of Reid’s, hasserved in various congregations, most recently StAndrew’s congregation in Trenton, Ontario. In responding to the presentation, MacLeodcommented that Reid has been often under-ratedboth by the academy and his own denomination.The History Department at the University ofGuelph is what Reid made it during the headydays of the sixties when he was given thefreedom to create whatever he wanted. In spiteof his heavy commitments to the university, hecontinued to provide leadership in thePresbyterian Church in Canada and also in avariety of Reformed and ecumenical agencies.

Don MacLeod has served as National Directorof InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Presidentof the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.

Currently, MacLeod is head-organizer ofthe World Assembly Symposium, which will beheld July 4-7, 2007 under the auspices of theInternational Fellowship of EvangelicalStudents. IFES is an international bodycomprised of students from 153 countries.Sixty delegates are expected to convene whenthe World Assembly meets at RedeemerCollege in Ancaster, Ontario in 2007.

Donald MacLeod▲

New English LecturerBill Friesen has accepted a nine-monthposition as Sessional Lecturer in Englishat the University College. Last year, hedirected the Writing Centre during thewinter semester and he will continue asthe director throughout the fall andwinter terms this year. He is a graduateof University of British Columbia andhas written articles for Early MedievalEurope and Prolegomena.

E d i t o r ’ s N o t e

Bayview Campus BLOG CreatedTyndale’s offer to purchase the BayviewAvenue property, valued at $40 million,is a once-in-a-life-time experience. Inrecognition, we created a space called ablog where we could post comments andkeep you updated on the acquisitionprocess. However, this is not intended tobe one-way communication. We’d love tohear from you. Your comments/feedbackwill be posted periodically. Visit us todayat www.tyndale.ca/bayviewcampus; scrolldown to the bottom of each entry andclick on <comments> to make your voice heard.

They say blogging is not just for theInternet generation but I am not so sure. Let me try to explain:

A blog is an online communication forumin the form of a website where personsinterested in similar topics or issues are ableto “meet” to discuss, debate or simplyremain as an observer. They participate bysubmitting postings, which are regular entriesthat are presented in reverse chronologicalorder. From time to time in the news or inother such communication circles, you’ll heara reference to the “blogosphere.” This issimilar to a “subsection” of the World WideWeb—blogs are a microcosm of the WWW.Explaining blogs is like trying to explainPostmodernism.

Drop us a line atcommunication@tyndale.ca or give us abuzz at 416.226.6620 ext. 2783 and we’llshare some good links where you can beintroduced and enter boldly andconfidently into the blogosphere.

Morrow Park Chapel▲

5

taught at University of Texas at Austin, York University, TrentUniversity and University of Toronto and served as an adjunctprofessor at Queen’s University. He has been a visiting scientistat UCLA and UBC. Most recently, he was Professor Emeritus atTrinity Western University, where he served as ProgramDirector and then Research Director. There, he developed oneof the finest graduate counselling psychology programs as aresult of his vision and expertise.

A consultant to granting agencies, governments and non-profit organizations, Dr. Wong has served at the NationalInstitute of Mental Health in Washington and the Ministry ofHealth in Ottawa. His other related professional activities includebeing chairperson of the Ontario Graduate Scholarships SelectionBoard within the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities,and an external assessor for numerous universities in Canada andthe United States regarding tenure and promotion decisions.

Dr. Wong is also Founding President of the InternationalNetwork on Personal Meaning (INPM) and President of theInternational Society for Existential Psychology andPsychotherapy and of the Meaning-Centered CounsellingInstitute. He is a fellow of the Canadian PsychologicalAssociation, American Psychological Association and theAmerican Psychological Society. He has been invited to keynoteand lecture in many parts of the world.

Over the years, Dr. Wong has published extensively withmore than 150 referred journal articles and invited bookchapters. His edited book The Human Quest for Meaning: Ahandbook of psychological research and clinical applications isalready into its second edition. He is currently working onseveral books, including Death Acceptance and Meaning-centered Counselling and Therapy.

His academic background also includes a BA (Hons.) fromCarleton University, MA and PhD from the University ofToronto. In addition to being a professor, he is also an ordainedminister and a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario.

“We are delighted that Dr. Paul Wong has joined the facultyof Tyndale University College,” said University CollegeAcademic Dean, Dr. Daniel Scott. “He has a proven record ofexcellence in psychology. Students can attend Tyndale secure inthe knowledge that we have a well-respected psychologyprogram developed by one of the preeminent professors in thisfield. Our program will be one of the only undergraduatepsychology programs in Canada with an applied track and webelieve this signifies an important step in the growth ofTyndale as a university college.”

Dr. Paul T. P. Wong Appointed...—continued from page 1

CCSTTS opened its doors in September 2006

he Canadian Chinese School of Theology (CCSTTS), in partnership withTyndale Seminary, launched a Mandarin language Master of Divinity (MDiv)program this fall. The program of study is designed to educate and equipleaders for Mandarin ministries in Canada and around the world. Courses

towards the degree are taught in Mandarin by qualified part-time instructors. To date,thirteen students have registered to take classes towards their degree. Students admittedinto the CCSTTS program must demonstrate a commitment to serve in pastoralministry. Tyndale warmly welcomes these new students, along with the followingCCSTTS personnel who are serving and teaching this fall in the following capacities:

Dr. John Kao – PrincipalDr. Stephen Lee – Old Testament Theology and HistoryDr. Paul Theolophilus – Biblical InterpretationDr. Hay Chun Maak – Pastoring in the Chinese ChurchDr. Peter Mah – Evangelism and Church Planting in the Chinese CommunityDr. Francis Tam – Chinese Church Internship

The CCSTTS Mandarin MDiv program brings a new and added dimension toTyndale’s long-established Chinese ministry programs. According to Janet Clark,Academic Dean of Tyndale Seminary, “The CCSTTS initiative is a kingdomopportunity to partner with the Chinese church community in preparing leaders forthe explosive growth of Mandarin ministries around the world. We are profoundlygrateful to all who have participated in making this vision become a reality. We areparticularly grateful to Dr.Barbara Leung Lai, AssociateProfessor of Old Testament, whohas graciously agreed to accept,for a one-year renewable term, anexpanded role of Director of theChinese Ministry Program whichincludes oversight of the Pastoraland Chinese Ministry programand the new CCSTTS MandarinMDiv program. We are alsothankful to Nelly Chau who hasassumed a restructured role as Administrator of Chinese Ministry programs atTyndale which includes her work with the Hudson Taylor Centre. The commitmentof these colleagues to advancing the mission of God through the ministry ofTyndale is deeply appreciated.”

In 2005, Tyndale University College & Seminary and the Association of CanadianChinese Theological Education (ACCTE) established the Canadian Chinese School ofTheology at Tyndale Seminary (CCSTTS). Through the CCSTTS initiative, Tyndale isstrategically positioned to lead the advancement of Chinese language-based graduatetheological education in Ontario and to forge even stronger collaborative partnershipswith the Chinese Christian community throughout Canada.

For application information, contact Tyndale’s Admission Office 1.877.TYNDALEor 416.226.6380.

For general inquiries, contact the Administrator of the Chinese Ministry Programat 416.226.6620 (ext. 2223) or nchau@tyndale.ca.

T

on the road, you will miss enormousopportunities. Here in Toronto, 52% of thepopulation is born outside of Canada. Thatalone should be a driving call, in keepingwith our missional focus.

Dr. David Tiede, retired president ofLuther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, didan assessment of Tyndale Seminary for the

Association of Theological Schools (ATS)—the North American accrediting body forseminaries. Tiede was not only president ofone of the largest Lutheran seminaries, butwas and is also one of the most highlyregarded leaders in crafting a place forpreparing people for ministry. At the end ofhis visit a few years ago, he commented thathe could not think of any other school withsuch focus on the missional view of calling.And for him, the quality of faculty and their

commitment to the vision made TyndaleSeminary one of a kind.

As president, I might gloat in such praise,but that would amount to foolish self-aggrandizement. However, what doesencourage and drive me forward in theexpansion of Tyndale is this: Our calling isnot about buildings and property, but about aspirit and heart driven by a missional vision,so that in all we do, the mission of the Gospelbecomes the focus and drive of our calling.

Being Missional—continued from page 2

6

eynote speaker Dr.Ephraim Radner presented

Leviticus as ChristianScripture and challenged

participants to approach Leviticus as abook bound to the life of Christ and theChurch, while still embracing itsconnection to Jewish history and thepatriarchs. He embraced Leviticus fromthe perspective that the Law is spiritual,filled with a wondrous mystery andbeneficial for the believer, revealing thepower by which God transforms theworld to Christ through the text.

Second keynote speaker Dr.Christopher Seitz is Professor of OldTestament and Theological Studies at theUniversity of St. Andrews. He spoke on thehistory of the interpretation and dating of theMinor Prophets. Dr. Seitz encouraged theaudience to view individual books in light oftheir individual dating, allowing the text tospeak to a community beyond the time andcircumstance of its primary context.

Dr. Keith Bodner, former faculty member ofTyndale University College, returned to Tyndaleto speak on narrative strategies for a newgeneration. In an engaging presentation, Dr.Bodner expounded on the contribution, use andpurpose of type-scenes within the narratives ofboth the Old and New Testaments. “Type-scenes not only contribute to the theology ofthe Bible,” Dr. Bodner explained, “but alsoprovide insight into our understanding of Godand His relation to humanity, demonstratingHis faithful redemptive work, creating adramatic literary continuity.”

Dr. Jennifer Hart Weed, AssistantProfessor of Philosophy at Tyndale UniversityCollege spoke on scriptural interpretation asit relates to scientific knowledge,

demonstrating the usefulness of understandingthe connection between science and Scriptureand affirming that the truth of Scripture andscience should have no contradiction.

Associate Professor of History, Dr BradFaught presented different interpretations ofScripture by the Lux mundi Group andOxford Movement. Dr. Stanley Walters,Professor of Religious Studies, enlightened theparticipants with his insights on “FindingChrist in the Psalms,” informing the reader ofvarious shifts that the Psalter makes from theimmediate context to speaking of Christ.

“Karl Barth on the Imago Dei: Typologyand the Sensus literalis of Holy Scripture”was addressed by Dr. Craig Carter, AssociateProfessor of Religious Studies. He emphasizedthe essentiality of prayer for biblicalinterpretation and the need to approach thetext with humility, encouraging theparticipants to remain close to the Bible,letting its meaning arise naturally. Dr. Scott

Masson, Assistant Professor of English, spokeon “Divining the Imago Dei: RomanticHermeneutics and the Heresy of Spirituality,”discussing the roles of emotion and thought inour understanding of biblical interpretation.

Figured Out was attended by students,faculty members and staff from universitiesacross the GTA and beyond. The conferenceended with an appropriate response of worshipthrough the Word. Dr. Ephraim Radner,demonstrating a Christological understandingof Leviticus 12 and Luke 2:22-40, provided aclear and dynamic ending to a hermeneutic-packed two-day conference which wasattended by more than 75 people.

Special thanks to committee members Drs.Jennifer Hart Weed and Stanley Walters, whoorganized an excellent event, one of which Tyndalehopes to see many more of in future years.

—Marina Hofman, TUC ’05 is currently agrad student at McMaster Divinity College.

Tyndale University College had it Figured Out

Tyndale University College hosted its first academic conference this past May. Dubbed,

Figured Out, the conference focused on figuration in biblical interpretation. In addition to

addressing the current move away from historicism in biblical interpretation, several

sessions examined hermeneutic interests, from a variety of other disciplines.

K

▲ Dr. Christopher Seitz (left) and Dr. Ephraim Radner were the keynote speakers at Figured Out.

challenges that we take on. Arguably, thebiggest challenge has been the acquisition ofMorrow Park, a property valued at $40million that extends some 56 acres in a northToronto neighbourhood.

Internally, we refer to the property as theBayview Campus, distinguishing it from the

Ballyconnor Campus. We created the BayviewCampus Blog, where you can comment onthe acquisition and learn about Tyndale’simmediate plans for the property. Check itout at www.tyndale.ca/bayviewcampus.

Being the start of a new academic year,this issue of Connection introduces newprofessors, programs and provides an updateon the newly minted, Canadian ChineseSchool of Theology at Tyndale Seminary.

Finally, our graduates have gone throughthe biggest change ever. They are the newest

members of our cadre of ambassadors. Weshare their memories with you; check out thecentre-spread. We bid them farewell and praywith them as they go out to serve the worldwith passion for Jesus Christ.

So, as we each take on life’s challenges(good and bad experiences alike), let us bestrong, courageous and unafraid, knowing thatthe Lord our God is with us wherever we go.

Stay Connected and God bless.

—Jacqueline Getfield

E d i t o r ’ s N o t e

“I will never leave you...”—continued from page 2

7

or many students, a Tyndaleeducation is priceless. They chooseto learn in a Christian environment

conducive to their growth as disciplesof Christ. However, some students might notbe able to attend Tyndale were it not for thekind support available through scholarshipsand bursaries.

Ashley Saunders knows only too well thevalue of financial assistance. If scholarshipswere not available, it would be increasinglydifficult for her to study at Tyndale. An OwenSound resident, she had applied to a number ofsecular universities in northern Ontario fortheir concurrent education programs. Mostwere offering entrance scholarships. But Ashleyfelt something stirring in her soul, telling herthere was another option.

The day before she was to make herdecision, Ashley received a course cataloguefrom a Christian college. It caused her to stopand consider Christian education for the firsttime. As her pastor was a Tyndale graduate, heencouraged her to contemplate studying at hisalma mater.

“I came out for a campus visit and assoon as I walked in, I felt something in my

heart,” Ashley said. “Especially after thecommunity chapel, I knew that I hadexperienced a day at a very special place andI wanted to be a part of it.” Ashley decidedto enroll at Tyndale even though she realizedthat the cost might pose some difficulties.Her family was very supportive, but outsiderswere doubtful. “My friends still think thatI’m crazy,” Ashley, a fourth-year BAReligious Studies Honours student, said witha smile. “They can’t understand why I’d payextra. But I can’t put a dollar value on thelessons, experiences and relationships thatI’ve received from coming here.”

She thanks God that the cost has beenreduced by the scholarships and bursaries shehas received. This year, she will receive theErnest A. & Evelyn C. Byworth Scholarship,the Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Mateer MemorialBursary, the Jireh Bursary and the President’sScholarship of Merit. Ashley, who plans toenter Tyndale’s proposed Bachelor ofEducation program next year, knows shemade the right decision. “I turned downscholarships at other schools, trusting thatGod would make a way. He has blessed meabundantly, much more than I deserve. It’s a

very humbling thing to know He’s providingfor you.”

Ashley is the President of the UniversityCollege Student Council for 2006-2007.

For fourth year, BA Religious Studiesstudent Andrew Fulford, winning thePresident’s Scholarship of Distinction is apleasant reward for his hard work. Theannually renewable scholarship, valued at$5,000, is automatically awarded to allstudents who maintain a 4.0 GPA during theirtime at Tyndale. This is the second year thatthe scholarship has been awarded and thesecond year Andrew has won it. “It can bestressful to maintain perfection,” the Bradfordresident says. “But it’s definitely worth it.

“I most likely wouldn’t be here were it notfor the scholarship,” he says. “At the veryleast, it would mean a drastic change in mylifestyle. But God has provided for me.”

After graduation, Andrew plans tocontinue his education in the hope ofbecoming a university professor. Heacknowledges that many have sacrificed todonate to Tyndale and as a result, manystudents have been privileged to a qualityChristian post-secondary education. “I’mextremely grateful and the sponsors/donorsshould know they have helped me stay inschool,” he says. “If I do anything in life, itwill be thanks to them.”

For Ashley, the support people give tostudents like her through the school is atremendous blessing. She strains to find thewords to express her gratitude, “I am foreverthankful to you for providing your generousgifts. Although I may never get to thank youface to face, please know that my heart isovercome by the faithfulness of the Lordreflected in your giving.”

—Kevin Gonsalves

Donors provide so much more than funds

Graduating Debt-free and Mission-focused

The thrill of university life andpursuing higher education canbe dampened by therealization that tuition feesand other bills have to bepaid. Some of these billlsmust be paid immediatelywhile others lurk in theshadows until just aftergraduation. TyndaleUniversity Collegestudent KimberlyCourtney does not haveany of these concerns. Lastyear, Courtney won arenewable Scripture Union

scholarship valued at $15,000,annually. This scholarship

provides students with theopportunity to pursue post-secondary education with afocus on child evangelismand graduate debt-free.

Kimberly isstudying at Seneca Collegethis year as part of

Tyndale’s BA—HumanServices and EarlyChildhood EducationDiploma conjointprogram. She will bereturning to Tyndale

next year for the final five courses tocomplete her degree. “It’s such a blessing toknow that once I complete my degree,everything will be paid for. I don’t have to gowork somewhere just so that I can pay offstudent loans. I can go work where I feel Godis calling me.”

Kimberly declares, “It’s been prettyamazing. I have always known that God ownsthe cattle on a thousand hills. But that he islooking after me like this is a real miracle. Hereally is in control of everything.”

She encourages students to prepare toapply for the new scholarship to be awardedin 2007. For full details, visit the ScriptureUnion website at www.scriptureunion.ca.

Foun

dati

on

F

▲ Ashley Saunders

▲ Andrew Fulford

8

Attendance will be intentionally capped at250 to ensure every participant maximuminvolvement. Some of the best Christianspeakers in the field of leadership willaddress cutting edge issues and deliver onvarious topics as we aim to develop theskillset of today’s leaders. The Centre forLeadership intends to offer this conference on

a bi-annual basis, similar to Revive Your Soul. The Leadership Advantage will be held

from February 23 to 24, 2007 and will featureauthor and pastor Dr. Lieth Anderson, andProfessor of Pastoral Studies at DallasTheological Seminary, Dr. Aubrey Malphurs.Dr. Malphurs is a church consultant andauthor of some of the most outstandingbooks available on the topic of leadership.

The theme of the conference is “LeadingUp – Equipping Christian Leaders andGoverning Boards for Ministry Excellence.”

Mark your calendars and plan to be there.Registration online or by mail begins earlyOctober 2006.

THE LEADERSHIP

ADVANTAGETyndale Centre for Leadership Presents

The Tyndale Centre for Leadership is pleased to announcethe inaugural staging of an upcoming conference, The Leadership Advantage. Designed to equip Christianleaders, incorporating both plenary and workshop sessions,the conference will be held at the Tyndale campus.

P R O V I D I N G A C R E AT I V E E D G E F O R C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S

You are invited to join us to celebrate the

Installation of Dr. Paul Magnus to the R.J. Bernardo Family Chair of Leadership

The Installation Service will be held in the Van Norman Worship andStudy Centre at Tyndale University College & Seminary on Wednesday,November 29 at 11:30 a.m.

“LOVE AND JUSTICE”F e a t u r i n g Nicholas WolterstorffMarch 6 – 7, 2007

The Van Norman Worship and Study Centre, TyndaleUniversity College & Seminary

HoneymanLectures

Tuesday, March 6, 200711:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

“Agape in Twentieth CenturyChristian Ethics”

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

“Agapism's Difficulties with Justice”

Wednesday, March 7, 200711:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

“Justice-Alert Love”

9To Serve the World with Passion for Jesus Christ

ith knitted brows and fixed,nervous smiles, they negotiate

the few steps to the beadler;perhaps wondering when is the

appropriate time and how low to bend theirheads so that their hoods can be affixed withoutdrama. Perhaps they are figuring how togracefully rise from the kneeling position andnavigate the stool as they move towards thePresident, with whom they shake hands beforefinally releasing their breath and gladly graspingthe hand of their deans before departing thestage. Some are visibly relieved, their facessplitting wide open in a sheet lightning ofsmiles. For several, this is the time to takeadvantage of their 15 minutes of fame andproduce a funny gesture. For these individuals,it is now the moment to carry out a dareproposed by their fellow graduates; to lightenthe mood and get a rise out of their friends andfamilies sitting in the audience. Whatever theemotions the graduates display, the older folks,no doubt whispering a prayer, cannot help butwonder what is in store for these “young ‘uns.”What kind of future awaits them?

God’s PoetryChair of the Board of Governors ArchieMcLean introduced Leighton Ford whosedistant uncle, Elmore Harris, was one of thefounders of Tyndale, then called the TorontoBible Training School, in 1894. Leighton Ford,a long-time friend of Tyndale, received thehonourary Doctor of Divinity degree fromTyndale University College & Seminary at thegraduation ceremony on Saturday, May 6,2006. In his graduation address titled, “God’sPoetry,” Ford suggested that the life of eachgraduate is a part of God’s poem. He recalledApostle Paul’s phrase, “God’s workmanship.”In great poetic parallelism, Ford explained thateach graduate’s lifeline is a line in God’s poem,“every syllable of your life is a word from Him.You were chosen so the rhyme, cadence, metreand the voice of your life express the truth ofthis grace and the pattern of His glory.” Eachgraduate, he asserted, is one of God’s originals.

Purpose-Drawn LifeFord advised the graduates to seek God’s uniquevision for their lives. He articulated that eachgraduate, like each poem, has energy, purposeand a body—a defined form or shape andsubstance. God creates the poetry, then energizeseach poem through the Holy Spirit, therebytransforming each person into His poem ofpassion—to bring all things under heaven andearth together under one head, even Christ. This,Ford said, was God’s creation because Hemoulds and shapes our unformed, flawed bodies

and lives through our experiences. He challenged the graduates to reflect on how

God has wonderfully embodied and shaped themas His poem; to discover their passions and focuson what energizes them. He prayed for God toset each graduate on fire, that each wouldbecome impassioned and committed to apurpose-drawn life. Life is not just about a careeror a calling, but it is the journey to become theperson God created each person to be!

He suggested that to do this, each personshould ruthlessly eliminate “hurry” and learnhow to cultivate silence and a listening heart.He encouraged them to gaze into the mirror ofChrist and reflect His glory in their lives.

Identifying with ChristDavid Mwangi graduated with the Bachelor ofArts degree in Philosophy. When he leftNairobi, Kenya for Toronto, Canada inJanuary 2000, he says he didn’t want muchout of life—not much except the opportunityto play sports and study the Bible. He startedthe second leg of his life’s journey at Tyndalein September 2000 and by December of thatyear, was married to a fellow student.

In May 2006, David delivered the messageon behalf of the graduating class of theUniversity College. He said he was moved bythe rigour and passion with which the Tyndaleprofessors delivered their lectures andexplained that Tyndale opened up a whole newworld for him. Professors led by example, andaccording to David, in so doing theyexemplified the philosopher Soren Kierkegaardwho opined, “All genuine instruction ends in a

kind of silence… when I live it, it’s no longernecessary for me to speak in order to beaudible.” David encouraged his fellowgraduates to carry the reality of a new creationwith them as they set out into service. Heposited, “What motivation is there in invitingothers to become one with Christ if eachgraduate has not understood and identifiedwith Christ? How then will we be able toshare His story with passion?”

Seminary graduates thanked the facultywho walked the journey as mentors, he praisedfamilies and friends who made significantsacrifices to make their dreams possible. Theyreminisced about the collegial communitywhere they could encourage and pray for andwith each other and debate opinions, freely.They reiterated that the one great command,to know and live Christ, means to submit toHim daily. It is not about the salvation of theindividual soul, but the restoration of thewhole person and the whole world; it is aboutliving a life of sacrifice and servanthood. Theimportant thing is not just the tasks ofministry—preaching and teaching—but rather,to live Christ among the people.

Challenged to become God’s poetry, to catchand reflect His light, 193 graduates, educatedand equipped to serve the world with passionfor Jesus Christ, reaffirmed their identity inChrist and walked into the world determined tomake Christ known, to seek and serve Christ inall persons. Above all, they made a commitmentto know and live the risen Saviour.

—Jacqueline Getfield

It’s interesting to observe the expression on the faces of graduating students as they queue,

listening intently for their names. Some are almost stoic, as though rehearsing every action that

will take them from one end of the stage to the other—from graduand to graduate.

“Life is not just about a career or a calling, but it is the journey

to become the person God created each person to be!”W

▲ Dr. Leighton Ford. ▲ David Mwangi, with his wife Natasha and son Elijah.

10 Graduation Memories...

▲ BRE – General Ministries graduate Mark Caputo enthusiastically celebrates his graduation.

▲ Dr. Daniel Scott, Academic Dean of the UniversityCollege, congratulates BRE – Recreation Leadershipgraduate Emily Bowman.

▲ MTS – Pentecostal Studies graduate Robert Gagnon (right) listens intently at the ceremony.

▲ A group of Chinese Seminary students gathers together with professors Dr. VincentPoon and Dr. Barbara Leung Lai, who are in red robes in the centre.

▲ MDIV – Missions graduate and scholarship winnerSteven Price is hooded by Dr. Wafik Wahba.

▲ MDiv – Biblical Studies graduate Sophia Hsin-YiChen and MDiv – Pastoral Ministry graduateNihoui Chang outside of Queensway Cathedral.

▲ Dr. Brian C. Stiller and Tyndale art curator SabrinaLow after the ceremony.

11

▲ MTS – Christian Foundations graduatesDahlia Fraser (right) and Suk Ching Kung.

▲ Dr. Leighton Ford (centre) receives doctorate with Tyndale President Dr. Brian C. Stiller (l-r), his wifeJean Ford, Tyndale Board Chair Archie McLean and Chancellor Jake Epp.

▲ Dr. Brian C. Stiller exhorts the grads to live to their full potential in Christ.

▲ BA – Business Administration graduate Michelyne Goulet sings withfellow graduates.

▲ BA – Religious Studies graduate Samantha DeLaet (left) and BA – HumanServices graduate Andrea Rodenburgh.

▲ MDiv – Youth & Family Ministries graduatePishoy Salama and Dr. David Sherbino.

▲ BRE – General Ministries graduate DarrenBute and Dr. Erwin Penner.

12

Alum

ni

Eloise Wright served as the Tyndaleand OBC/OTS Archivist from 1985to 2003 on a part-time basis.

Eloise is an alumna of Tyndale,having graduated from LondonCollege of Bible and Missions in1960 with BTh degree. She latergraduated from the University ofWestern Ontario with a Bachelor ofArts in English and history. Eloisereturned to Ontario Bible College(OBC) with her husband Rev.Gordon Wright, who taught historyat the College for many years. When

Gordon’s eyesight failed, Eloise supported him by reading studentessays and exams aloud and recording the grades he assigned.

Due to her keen interest and expertise in archiving and her work inorganizing displays for the 90th anniversary celebrations of the school,Eloise was asked by Dr. William McRae, then president, to createarchives for Tyndale. This collection included records and material fromboth founding schools in Toronto and London. Historical documents,books, audiovisuals, photographs and records were catalogued andpreserved. Information about previous alumni and faculty was collectedand a heritage room established to display the school’s past. Throughoutthe years Eloise prepared many displays for special events andanniversaries. Her work in preserving links to the past continues toinform and inspire researchers and the Tyndale community.

The following is an excerpt from Eloise’s response speech, whichwas delivered at the Distinguished Alumni Celebration Dinner:

“In Psalm 103, David said, ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul and all thatis within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul andforget not all his benefits.’ Truly, I do bless the Lord for this day,for all His blessings to me. As you may realize, much of Archives ispaper work, which can become tedious. However, when you see thesignificant impact that graduates have made and continue to makeon our society and the world, Archives is most rewarding. In thecollection of books written by or about these people, one sees amuch larger picture of the formation of His kingdom. Here are afew examples of lives God has used. One of our graduates, Dr.Oswald J. Smith, joined another grad, Dr. Michael Bilester, onmany missionary trips. Both the mother of the great preacher Dr.Stephen Olford and the mother of Toronto East General’s chiefcardiologist Dr. Michael Bently-Taylor graduated from the TorontoBible College. Dr. Ed Harlow was co-founder of Emmaus inToronto. Two women with similar names come to mind. Miss JaneScott wrote weekly for the Globe and Mail. Miss Jean Scott becameLondon’s Registrar and English teacher as well as a great prayerwarrior. Two brothers and their wives left indelible marks onmissions—Douglas and Harry Percy. A few more recent grads—evangelist Ravi Zacharis, our own William Foster and RoyMatheson—represent the one-of-a-kind people that God uses daily

to expand His work here and around the world. It has beenencouraging to see our Archives being used by writers in theirresearch… Fifty years have passed since I left home for college. Icould never have predicted that I would be standing here thankingthe Tyndale University College & Seminary for such an honour.Please accept my sincere appreciation. The school’s 90thAnniversary Hymn was written by Miss Margaret Clarkson. Letme read the first verse, which I think is fitting.

‘God of the ages, history’s makerPlanning our pathway, holding us fastShaping in mercy, all that concerns usFather, we praise you, Lord of the past.’”

Ron Unruh is the President of theEvangelical Free Church of Canada.The EFCC is a western-baseddenomination of 144 churches thatfounded Trinity Western Universityand Seminary. The EFCC was thecatalyst for the creation of aconsortium of six seminaries nowknown as the Association ofCanadian Theological Schools.

Ron committed his life to Christat the tender age of 10. Since then hehas been challenged with the callingof both preacher and missionary. In

1969, Ron graduated from Ontario Bible College (OBC) with a BTh. Asclass president, his graduation testimony resulted in a call from theCalvary Bible Church in Smith Falls, Ontario. In 1974, Ron, his wifeChristine and their two children moved to Peterborough, Ontario,where he pastored Ferndale Baptist Church for seven years. During histime at Ferndale, Ron grew as a leader, preacher, peacemaker, mentor ofpastoral interns and completed a MDiv from Ontario TheologicalSeminary. He also served as president of the city’s evangelical ministerialcommittee and on several denominational committees.

In 1981 at his graduation ceremony, Ron’s testimony led to aministerial position with Wishing Well Acres Baptist Church inScarborough, Ontario. He served as an adjunct faculty member at OBCand a member of its Personnel Committee. His public service includesbeing President of the East Toronto Association of the Fellowship ofEvangelical Baptist Churches and the Canadian Board of Directors ofWorld Radio Missionary Fellowship. In 1991, Ron became the pastor toCloverdale Baptist Church in British Columbia. Ron shares these wordsin response to receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award: “To havebeen allowed to pastor four much-loved congregations and thereby gainequipment and a desire to lead a movement of churches is something Icould not have planned—and a full career for which I will always begrateful. Clearly, none of these events or experiences would have beenpossible without God or as enjoyable without the companionship andgifts of Christine. Though largely unsung, she is herself distinguished inmy eyes and in the eyes of those who love her.”

Tyndale University College

Distinguished AlumnaEloise Wright, BTh 1960

Tyndale Seminary

Distinguished AlumnusRon Unruh, MDiv 1981

Editor’s Note:Leah Lundy, Alumni Coordinator is on maternity leave. Currentlywe are in search of an Alumni Coordinator. In the interim,please send your email messages, well-wishes, alumni updatesto alumni@tyndale.ca.

“…when you see the significant impactthat graduates have made and continueto make on our society and the world,archives are most rewarding.”

Alumnus Ron Unruh, whograduated from Ontario TheologicalSeminary in 1981, is awarded with aDistinguished Alumni Award by Dr.Janet Clark, Academic Dean ofTyndale Seminary.

▲

Alumna Eloise Wright, whograduated from the London Collegeof Bible and Missions in 1960, isawarded with a Distinguished AlumniAward by Dr. Daniel Scott, AcademicDean of Tyndale University College.

▲

13

Alu

mni

The Tyndale Signet Ring

> Gold, silver and silver-platinum> 3 sizes are available

Call for information:905.683.8853www.highwoodrings.com

Class of ’56 Celebrates Golden Anniversaryn April 11, 2006 members ofthe class of 1956 returned tocelebrate their 50th anniversary

as Tyndale Alumni. Their returnwas a blessing and encouragement to all. Classmembers, who are graduates of Toronto BibleCollege and London College of Bible andMissions, had a memorable time reconnectingwith friends they had not seen sincegraduation. Highlights of the day includedattending our annual Graduation Chapel andlunch with President Stiller. All class memberswere asked to submit a resume or letterdescribing their life and ministry sincegraduation. These letters were then compiledand given to each graduate as a collection ofmemories they can look back on and see theLord’s faithfulness in each of their lives.

Margaret MacKnight, a graduate of TorontoBible College was unable to attend the event,but shares below what God has done in her lifesince attending TBC. Her story is just a sampleof the amazing and encouraging testimoniesrelayed at the reunion of class of 1956.

“So much has happened since April '56! When Ifirst planned to go to Bible College, my motivewas to flee from parental control and get furthereducation and experience to write Christianfiction. But God had His plans.

During our first couple of weeks at school,some of you may remember that Mr. Poynterasked each of us to give a short verbal motive forcoming to TBC. Those first few days at thecollege had given me a super dose of Missions. Iwas turned off. My speech consisted of who Iwas, that I would NEVER become a missionary(I thought they were old, frustrated ladies) and ifby some chance I became one, I wanted to go toRussia. (In those days, it was impossible forCanadians to go to Russia. I would be safenaming Russia as I couldn’t go there.)

During my time at the college, God got hold ofme and so began the change. After graduation in1956 and mission orientation into what was thenBible Christian Union, I met Paul MacKnight.We were married in 1958. A year later, we wentto Italy as missionaries to plant churches. Godused our witness to plant a church in Ravennaand to help another in Modena province. He alsogave us three great kids, who are now grown,married and living for God here in the USA.

In 1989 we agreed with our mission leadersto a change of ministry. From late fall to earlyspring, we represented the mission in easternUSA and Canada; then from late spring toearly fall we returned to Italy. Then ‘The Wall’came down and ministry expanded to workingwith young future leaders in eastern Europe,representation in North America and returningeach year for a spell in Italy.

Then God gave me the thrill of a lifetime. OneSunday in Ravenna, Italy, after I had taughtchildren’s church in Italian (my favorite and mostfruitful ministry), an acquaintance of ours, therefor holidays, asked if I had any of my ‘stories’ inprint and, if so, could he use them. I explainedthat in Italy, as in North America, either one had

to have lots of money to print and distribute one’sown book or know the right people. I had neither.He responded that was true, but that now I knewone of the right people. He is one of the directorsof the largest Christian editing houses in Italy.

Things went from there. Right now, myfirst book is still selling well and my secondbook (requested by them) is on the way. Mydream/motive for going to college had beenrealized. But… God pours out His blessing in abundance.

‘I would never be a missionary unless Godsent me to Russia?’ Well after many, many yearsin Italy, God opened the door for my husbandand I to spend a short time in Moscow, WesternSiberia, Ukraine and several other former USSRcountries, helping to encourage believers,especially future church leaders. He took me atmy word and has opened doors for me to useHis gifts to bring Him glory. Thanks to youwho have kept in touch from time to time andwho have prayed for us.

Yes, now TBC has become Tyndale UniversityCollege & Seminary. Keep up the good work andcontinue to let God use you to send out labourersinto His harvest - wherever He chooses.”

O“He took me at my word and has opened doors

for me to use His gifts to bring Him glory.”

The Class of 1956celebrates together atthe 2006 Golden Milerscelebration.

▲

The Alumni Office is creating a master alumni directory. We are gatheringinformation on alumni—since 1894—who have made a significant contribution tothe Church and/or society through their ministry, community service or workplace.

We ask that you submit your name(s), contact information and the nameand contact information, along with a short biographical sketch of eachnotable alumnus. Consider including: > church and mission involvement> positions held > awards, honours, recognition received > degrees, titlesearned > contribution to society (humanitarian, political or other) > greatobstacles overcome > memories and reflections of your experience at Tyndale.

In time, we hope to make this directory available for your perusal. Thank you for your time and for making this project possible.

Wanted:Notable Alumni

Feel free to contact our Alumni Coordinator for further information on this project:The Alumni Office, Tyndale University College & Seminary25 Ballyconnor Crt, Toronto, ON M2M 4B3, alumni@tyndale.ca, 416.226.6380

14

Alum

ni

Alumni UpdatesSteve OBC ’87 and HeatherWilson (nee Gage) OBC ’85 leftOBC as staff members in June1997 and moved to Otterburne,Manitoba where Steve began hisMA in Student Development.After his graduation in 1999,Steve and Heather moved furthernorth to Sexsmith, Alberta whereSteve began serving on the facultyof Peace River Bible Institute. Heserves there still. When Steve andHeather left Ontario they had fivechildren: Caitlin, Caleb, Chanelleand the twins, Jayden and Jenkin.They have since been blessed withthree more: Jewell, born inManitoba, and Cassidy andJenevieve, born in Alberta. Caitlinis finishing her first year incollege; Caleb is pushing 6’2” andplaying basketball; Chanelle is 13and a great help at home; thetwins, Jayden and Jenkin, are 10and dynamos on the hockey rink,the basketball court and the balldiamond! The three younger girlsare their own best friends, whichis a joy to behold. Steve andHeather consider it “wonderful”to serve in a discipleship-focusedBible college and to experience lifein north-central Alberta, althoughthey do miss family and friendsback in Ontario.

Kim OBC ’94 and Ray Butlerwelcomed their third child SydneyRae, a beautiful baby girl on April7th, 2006. Weighing in at 6lbs, 14ounces, Sydney Rae shares hername with her father, Sidney Ray.Heather shares, “We are thrilled.Anyone who remembers me canimagine me running out to buylots of pink and lots of dresses—we are having so much fun. Godis so good!” Sydney Rae has twoolder brothers.

Trevor OBC ’95 and Patty Russellhave accepted a two-yearassignment with MEDAIRHumanitarian Relief andRehabilitation in West Darfur,Sudan. They will be focusing on alocal project, “IDP Camps”(Internally Displaced People).Patty will be managing the projectfinances and administration, whileTrevor serves as project SecurityOfficer and Logistics Coordinator.The people living in the campshave no source of clean water, nohealth care facilities and nosteady, secure supply of food.Trevor and Patty will also bereaching out to the camp residentswith the good news of the Gospel.Darfur is a region in desperateneed of lasting peace. Please prayfor Trevor and Patty as they gointo this troubled region. Trevor isa past-employee who has servedTyndale in various capacities overthe last two years.

Krista OBC ’96 and Elliot Dixonare excited to introduce their thirdbaby boy, an extra surpriseblessing from God. Jesse was bornon July 28, 2005. Gabriel (4) andMackenzie (2) love their littlebrother. The Dixons are living inAurora. Elliot works as aMarketing Manager in Torontoand Krista loves being a stay-at-home mom to their busy boys.

Mary Jane Tenny TBC ’59 movedto her nephew’s home on June 19,2006. She writes, “The changewas made because at 73 years ofage, I wanted to live near myfamily. My niece lives around thecorner and another nephew closeby. It has exceeded my hopes.” Ifyou would like to contact Maryplease call the Alumni Office formore information.

Gordon Cox OBC ’73 becamepastor of Arthur Baptist Churchafter graduating from OntarioBible College. In 1976 he began apastorate at Faith Baptist Churchin New Hamburg. In 1982 he andhis wife, Eleanor, signed on withthe Department of Indian Affairsand as a result Gordon assumedthe position of principal of a K-10school in Weagamow Lake, a fly-in reserve, in northern Ontario. In1982 they obtained a transfer toCape Crocker on the BrucePeninsula. In 1988, theytransferred to the Bluewater Boardof Education, where Gordontaught primary grades inHepworth and Eleanor taughtspecial education in Wiarton. Thatsame year, Gordon graduatedfrom the University of Waterloo.In 2001 Gordon and Eleanorretired and since then they havebeen operating a bed andbreakfast named “Down aCountry Lane” which theyestablished in 1996. Gordon andEleanor have three children:Andrew owns and operates KingStreet Cycles in Waterloo;Jonathan is a cabinet-maker inOwen Sound; and Faith teachesEnglish at St. Francis Xavier HighSchool in Mississauga. They havealso been blessed with threegrandchildren Kaitlyn, Simon andSophia. Gordon and Eleanor areactively involved with Frank St.Baptist Church in Wiarton.

In MemoriamDoris Warren TBC ’30 passed away peacefullyinto the presence of her Lord on March 13, 2006.She was in her 99th year. Doris was a faithfulservant of Christ, a woman of prayer and a loyalsupporter of her beloved Toronto Bible College.Throughout her lifetime Doris was a devoteddaughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She wasa kind loving friend to many—loved and respectedby all who knew her. She lived contented, trusting

in the Lord Jesus Christ and thankful for all the good things He had givenher. Those who loved her rejoice that she is forever with her Lord and free

—continued on facing page

15

Alu

mni

Enriching Life, Enduring Service

pril 30, 2006 was a wonderful dayof celebration for the Chinese

Department at Tyndale UniversityCollege & Seminary. A 3-in-1

event featured the 2006 Commissioningservice for the Chinese Seminary graduatingstudents, the 30th Chinese Alumni Reunionand the 5th anniversary of the Hudson TaylorCentre for Chinese Ministries.

The commissioning service was held in theafternoon at Grace Gospel Church of NorthYork. There were 52 Chinese graduates andmore than 300 attendees, including faculty, staff,families, friends, among other supporters of thegraduates. As we marked the graduates’achievement, it was also an opportunity forthem to express their heartfelt appreciation. PakKwan Chan and Sophia Hsin-Yi Chen deliveredtwo speeches on behalf of the graduating class.

In the evening, we gathered at the CenturyPalace Restaurant for the celebratory banquet.Also present at the banquet were pastors, leadersand members of the Chinese churches that havebeen so supportive of Tyndale’s ministry and rolein training leaders for God’s kingdom. Theresponse to the banquet was overwhelming—54tables were totally filled! What a great testimonyof God’s goodness to Tyndale.

My husband (TS ’04) and I (TS ’01) were

among the 70 alumni who turned up to rejoicein the celebration of three decades of TyndaleSeminary’s existence. The alumni were asked tostand as we were introduced according to ourgraduating decade. It was a great feeling as werose to our feet—whilst being congratulated, weaffirmed our achievement and testified to God’sfaithfulness in still keeping us strong so that wemay serve Him. This was made evident in themessages that three alumni shared. Representingthe classes of the three decades were AndrewWong (Ontario Theological Seminary ’81), RitaMah (Ontario Theological Seminary ’95) andBernard Chan (Ontario Theological Seminary’00). I am sure these are just three great

examples of how God has been working in andthrough us—all for His glory! Another movingmoment was when all the alumni raised ourvoices together in singing the hymn “Trust andObey” to rededicate our lives to our AlmightyGod!

The guest speaker for both occasions wasRev. James Hudson Taylor IV. It was especiallymeaningful to have him because five years ago,his father Rev. Dr. James Taylor III was thespeaker at the inauguration of the Hudson TaylorCentre. So it was fitting for Rev. Taylor IV togive us the continuing challenge to be faithful toGod’s Word and faithful to the end. Thatevening, the Centre also launched a new ministry,which is the co-sponsorship of a consultation onPrimeTimer Ministry with CCCOWE-Canada.

On behalf of the Alumni AssociationChinese Chapter and the Hudson TaylorCentre, we would like to thank everyonepresent for making this occasion a success. Wewould also like to thank those who could notcome but who were with us in spirit. Of specialmention were those who had sponsored anadvertising space in the program book andthose who shared short messages.

Blessings and to all alumni, see you at thenext reunion!

—Estella Cheong Wong TS ’01, AlumniAssociation Chinese Chapter, Committee Member

A▲ Rev. James Taylor IV spoke at the 2006 Graduation of the

Chinese Seminary students, the 30th Chinese AlumniReunion and the 5th Anniversary of the Hudson TaylorCentre for Chinese Ministries on April 30, 2006.

▲ The Chinese Alumni celebrated the three decades of Tyndale Seminary.

from all those things she had to endure in her last years—allof which she accepted with grace and courage. Her finaltestimony may well be found in these familiar words ofScripture: “I have fought the good fight; I have finished mycourse; I have kept the faith…” to which Doris would haveadded from a lifetime of experience, “And I will trust in Youalone, for Your mercy will surely follow me and Yourgoodness will lead me home.”

Alice Ruth Weland (nee Weber) LBI ’51 went to be with theLord on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at the age of 83. Alicewas the beloved wife of the late Reverend Werner Weland;the loving mother of Dan Weland and his wife Carol; dearsister Iva, Norma, and Howard Weber and his wife Hazel;and sister-in-law of Ivena Webster and Ruth Weber. She willalso be greatly missed by her three grandchildren, onegreat-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

William John Nesbitt LBI ’55 was a minister of thePresbyterian Church in Canada. He continued to beactive in ministry after retirement. He diedsuddenly in Ottawa, February 7, 2006 at the age of77. He leaves his wife Irene; his son Mark anddaughter-in-law Sandy; his daughter Elizabeth andson-in-law Stephen as well as three grandchildren.

Laurel Jane (Laurie) Lewis OBC ’96 passed away suddenlyat St. Catharines General Hospital on Wednesday, June 21,2006 at the age of 57. She was a loving mother to James,Janet Lorna, Mary and Shona; mother-in-law to Philip,Ian and Peter; grandmother to Ben, Julia, Nathaniel, Jerridand Ivan. Laurel is survived by her mother Elizabeth (Beth),brother John and wife Nancy. Laurie was employed as a Red Cross homecare worker and volunteered as Chaplain at Buffalo General Hospital.

In Memoriam —continued

16 Let Everything that has Breath, Praise Him…

AV: How did you become theTyndale Chapel Music Coordinator?

CO: It’s actually kind of funny because I knew Iwas coming to Tyndale to study and I knew Ineeded a part-time job. I checked the on-lineclassifieds and saw a position for telecounsellor,and I actually applied for that. Then someonetold me that there was actually an opening for achapel coordinator, so I interviewed with StudentLife. With no music sheets or guitar, I had to playthe piano even though I had not touched the keysin a long time. I was so nervous. The only thing Icould think of was “I Could Sing of Your LoveForever.” You know, it’s the same four chordsover and over again, so I played that for them.The interview went well. The rest is history.

AV: Describe your experience asChapel Music Coordinator at Tyndale.

CO: I came from Queen’s University inKingston, Ontario where worship music wasvery contemporary. Kingston is a student-driven city. Here at Tyndale it’s really differentand sometimes a challenging environment.Here you have professors, staff, university andseminary students. The ages range from 17 to75. Thirty-five to forty denominations arerepresented. Everyone is accustomed to adifferent background and style of music. Butbeyond those differences, you can see how allof us worship the same God. The same Spirittouches all of us. You can see the Holy Spirit atwork during chapel. It feels like I’ve beenleading worship for a good 6 to 7 years so Ifeel very confident… and yet at times it feels asthough there’s so much more for me to learn.

AV: Describe that learning processat Tyndale.

CO: Going back to my first service here, Iwent straight from a contemplative, meditativesong “All who are Thirsty” into a fast, upbeatsong. The feedback was not good. I havelearned to take the flow of the service and theflow of the song more seriously now. I alsolearned a lot about theology in the lyrics. I was

always exposed to it, but never really thoughtmuch about it. A word that I really like to usein terms of worship is responsibility. While I’mnot there to please the people, it’s myresponsibility to understand where they’recoming from. Understanding helps in theplanning and practice process, as well.

AV: How can students become involvedin music worship during chapel?

CO: Auditions are held mid to late September.At each audition session, each individual playsthe same song using their preferred instrument.Their musical ability and how they work withthe other musicians/singers are evaluated. Lastyear, I had to cut very good musicians. Eachhad the heart for worship, but unfortunatelywe don’t have the physical space on stage toaccommodate a large group.

AV: When do you practice, howlong, etc.?

CO: Each team is required to practice at leastonce a week. But sometimes we have specialevents and speakers who come in so someteams don’t get to play on Tuesdays. Practicingis something that really reveals one’s heart interms of worship. Once midterms and examsroll around and the pressure is on, some people

become more focused onschool to get good grades.One of the things that Istress is that they need to becertain they’re called byGod to do this. This isn’tjust another extra-curricularactivity. Even though we’rebusy, we have to trust thatGod will give us thestrength to do all thosethings and still give us thestrength to come to practiceeach and every single week.

AV: Do you prefer the old hymnsor the new songs?

CO: I like a good mix. I honestly believe allthese songs work toward the glory of God.

AV: Are you opposed to any kindof style to be used in worship?

CO: No, I’m not opposed to any particularstyle. I think everything has its place.

AV: If you played a worship songin a reggae style, how do you thinkthat would go over?

CO: I don’t think it’d be that big of a deal. Youhave to be responsible with it. You wouldn’tturn a very serious sounding hymn that has avery serious message and turn it into a reggaetype of song. It has to be something appropriatefor that style of music and that sound.

AV: What would you say to thosewho are shy about serving musically?

CO: I’d probably say the same thing to theworship teams: be really focused on the idea ofcalling. You’re not here to sing in front ofpeople; you’re here to serve God. God is alwaysgoing to be strongest where you are weakest.Personally, I don’t think I’m very talented at alland most musicians I know wouldn’t say thatthey’re very talented but what makes them greatin worship is their dependence on God and theirdependence on being led by the Holy Spirit.Even in that there’s still work that needs to bedone. It’s not you that leads these people toworship, it’s God that leads through you. Everytime before service when we pray we alwayspray that we’d be able to give ourselves up,allow God to take over us and for God to lead.

—AV: Albert Villaruz; CO: Colin Owen

Albert Villaruz, Tyndale’s Library Technician by day and musician/producer by night, sat down

with Colin Owen, Chapel Music Coordinator to explore a common passion—worship and

music at Tyndale University College & Seminary.

“…be really focused on the idea of calling. You’re not here

to sing in front of people; you're here to serve God...what

makes [us] great in worship is [our] dependence on God

and [our] dependence on being led by the Holy Spirit.”

▲ Tyndale Chapel Coordinator Colin Owenloves the challenge of leading worship.

Media Mentions

Dr. Paul Wong was interviewed by CTVNews on Stockholm Syndrome.—CTV, September 6, 2006

Dr. Paul Wong was interviewed by theCBC live in studio for a report onStockholm Syndrome.—CBC TV, August 25, 2006

“Tyndale president Brian Stiller said theacquisition of the property allows for theexpansion of the university.”—Bayview Mills Town Crier, August 2, 2006

“Tyndale expands its territory—It willallow thousands of people to be nurturedand educated in Christ.”—Christian Week, July 21, 2006

“Tyndale invests in future—This is the largestacquisition in Canadian evangelical history.”—BC Christian News, July 13, 2006

“One of the key factors in choosing Tyndale asa buyer [is] that they will be using the buildingsand the chapel will remain a sacred space.”—Catholic Register, July 13, 2006

“Prairie educator embraces wide vision.” Aprofile of the R.J. Bernardo Family Chair ofLeadership, Dr. Paul Magnus.—Christian Week, July 7, 2006

“[We needed] to have the space foradditional programs, including a plannedbachelor’s in education, communications andmedia, and psychology.”—CanadianChristianity.com, July 2006

“Stiller says the property so close to Tyndale’scampus offers an ideal opportunity forincreased enrolment and classroom space.”—Maranatha News, July 2006

“Purchase of stunning 50-acre campus willallow country’s oldest Bible college to addmuch needed classroom space and looksquarely to the future.”—Christian Herald, Summer 2006

Photo of award-winning graduate Garry Koopand honourary degree winner Leighton Ford.—The Carillon, June 2006

“Rev. Winnie Manu was among over 200people who graduated from Tyndale UniversityCollege & Seminary on May 6, 2006.”—The Ghanian News, May 2006

As a sponsor of the Soweto GospelChoir event, Tyndale (the communityof faculty, staff, students and alumni)is eligible to receive discountedtickets for select shows at theHummingbird Centre. The showsinclude Alvin Ailey American DanceTheater, Annie, Camelot, EdwardScissorhands, FloorPlay, Play! AVideo Game Symphony, Sankai Jukuand the Tyndale-sponsored SowetoGospel Choir.

To receive the applicable discount,quote our code, TYNDAL, when youcall Ticketmaster at 416-872-2262 orenter it in the “promotion and specialoffer box.” These immediatediscounts are available to Box Officewalk-up patrons, as well. Note thatservice charges apply for phone andInternet service, but not to BoxOffice purchases.

Tyndale CommunityBenefits

About Dr. Tony CampoloDr. Tony Campolo, preacher, educator, and founder of Evangelical Association for the Promotion ofEducation is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

An ordained minister, Dr. Campolo has served American Baptist Churches in New Jersey andPennsylvania. He is an associate pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia.

Dr. Campolo is among the most celebrated and sought-after speakers and writers in the U.S.A. He has authored 32 books.

For more information please contact events@tyndale.ca or call 416.548.8871 ext. 4100

The Board of Governors and President of Tyndale University College & Seminary invite you to the 2007 President’s Dinner.

Special Guest Speaker:

Dr. Tony Campolo

Date: March 21, 2007

Place: The Sheraton Parkway Hotel

500 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill

Time: Reception 6:00 p.m.

Dinner 6:30 p.m.

President’s D i n n e r 2 0 0 7

18

to members of faculty and staff who havemoved on to a new phase of their lives andministries. Thank you for your contributionto Tyndale. May God bless you as youcontinue to serve Him.

Sarah Bernard, Counselling Services Coordinator

Jarod Broughton, Maintenance Associate

Carol Chan, Administrative Assistant,Tyndale Centre for Leadership

Sang Choi, Campus ServicesCoordinator

Joy Demoskoff, AdministrativeAssistant to the Academic Dean, UC

Sheldon Grabke, Director of Admissions

Elise Hung, Financial ControllerCathie Kearsley, Director of HRTanya Krahn, Residence DirectorLynn Lee, Payroll AdministratorLeah Lundy, Alumni Coordinator

& Advancement AssistantSharon Ramsay, Adjunct Professor,

CounsellingTrevor Russell, Manager

of Campus FacilitiesGerri Schinkel, Program

Coordinator, MTS ModularPatricia Sears, Assistant

Professor, EnglishChristine Tran, Accounting Assistant

Congratulations and Farewell...

A healthy and meaningful

relationship requires an

investment of time, energy and

occasionally the input of others.

Tyndale Counselling Services

presents two marriage seminars:

Marriage Enrichment Friday, February 23 (7 p.m.–10 p.m.) & Saturday, February 24, 2007 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Herman Chow and Sheila Stevens will help you to create a relationship vision,

improve communication and conflict resolution skills, deepen intimacy and more.

Pre-registration is required. Early bird registration by February 5, 2007: $150/couple.

Regular: $170/couple.

Marriage Preparation Friday, April 27 (7 p.m.–10 p.m.) & Saturday, April 28, 2007 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.). Sheila

Stevens and Herman Chow will lead this seminar for couples preparing for marriage.

Topics will include communication, conflict resolution, finances, sexuality, children,

spirituality and more. Pre-registration is required. Early bird registration by April 7,

2007: $150/couple. Regular: $170/couple.

TYNDALE COUNSELLING SERVICES PRESENTS

For more information and to register, contact the Coordinator of Tyndale

Counselling Services at 416.226.6620 (ext. 2123) or by email: ckennedy@tyndale.ca

or download the brochure/ registration form at: www.tyndale.ca/counselling.

Quote code: TYNDAL.

Save 10%

19

Tyndale’s Timeline...is the Admission Department’s calendar. As Tyndale’srecruitment arm, they speak with prospective studentson matters related to university admission procedures,tips on selecting post-secondary institution andfinancial aid opportunities. Give them a call at1.877.TYNDALE or 416.218.6757 or email them atadmissions@tyndale.ca for further information, tobook an event date or reserve space. You may registerfor campus visits at www.tyndale.ca/visit.

2 0 0 6OCTOBER

8-12 NACCAP Tour - New York, USA

10 Encounter University College

(Tyndale campus visit)

12 Encounter Seminary (Tyndale campus visit)

CCUF - Manitoba and Sasketchewan

CCUF (Alberta)

16-19 PAOC Western District Fall Conference

19 Christian Career Conference (Tyndale Gym)

20-21 CCUF - Calgary, Alberta

21 NACCAP - Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA, USA)

21 Women Alive Conference - Crowne Plaza -

Don Valley, Toronto

22-23 CCUF - (British Columbia)

23 Encounter University College

(Tyndale campus visit- Evening)

24 CCUF - Surrey, British Columbia

CUA - Lethbridge, Alberta

NACCAP - Plumsteadville, PA & Cherry

Hill, New Jersey (USA)

25-26 CUA - Calgary, Alberta

NACCAP - Altantic City Area, NJ &

Philadelphia, PA (USA)

27 CUA - Edmonton, Alberta

30-31 CUA - British Columbia

Abbreviations explained

CUA - Christian University Advantage

NAACAP - National Association of Christian Colleges Admissions Personnel

CCUF - Christian Colleges and Universities Fair

PAOC - Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

ACSI - Association of Christian Schools International

will host its annual event on

June 7, 2007, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

at the Van Norman Worship and Study Centre

Tyndale University College & Seminary

F E A T U R I N G :

No need to register. Come for a time of renewal, worship, fellowship and celebration.

A N I N V I T A T I O N

The Centre for Mentorship and

Theological Reflection

For further information, please contact Dr. Dennis Ngien atdngien_center@yahoo.com or Ivy Milanowski at ivyjowei@hotmail.com.> >

Dr. J. I. PackerLecturer

Dr. Dennis NgienPreacher

EMPLOYMENT VACANCY

Alumni Coordinator & Advancement Assistant

Tyndale University College & Seminary invites fullyqualified male and female candidates to apply forthe following position. The successful candidatewill support Tyndale’s Statement of Faith.

Purpose:This position exists to help facilitate effectiverelationship between Tyndale University College& Seminary and its alumni, and to assist the VPof Advancement in relevant departmentalactivities, as requested.

Responsibilities:■ Coordinating and planning alumni related

annual events, activities and programs,regularly surveying customer needs andrelationship building

■ Working with various departments to betterserve, support and engage alumni

■ Organizing and writing for the Alumni pages inTyndale’s newsletter, Connection

■ Budget tracking ■ Database supervision - ensuring that the

database is updated and relevant reports andmailing lists created

■ Updating and maintaining website informationand web-based alumni services

■ Assist the VP of Advancement on variousadministrative and project-orientateddepartmental activities.

Qualifications:■ Ideally, a graduate of Tyndale University

College & Seminary■ Experience in an administrative position ■ Strong organizational, written and oral

communication, and interpersonal skills ■ Demonstrated ability to initiate creative

problem solving and plan programs■ Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work efficiently

and independently ■ Have a desire to participate in the vision and

mission of Tyndale University College & Seminary

All applications will be reviewed but only thoseselected for interviews will be contacted. If youare interested in this employment opportunity,please submit your cover letter and resume toemployment@tyndale.ca.

For more information, contact:Human Resources Tyndale University College & Seminary 25 Ballyconnor Court Toronto, Ontario M2M 4B3 Canada Phone: 416.226.6620 ext. 2103 Email: employment@tyndale.ca

GOLF TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULEDWe are excited to announce that the 2007 Tyndale GolfTournament will take place on June 11. Unfortunately, the 2006Golf Tournament was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

Wooden Sticks Golf & Country Club in Uxbridge, Ontario willonce again be our hosts. If you have ever dreamed of playing someof the most famous holes in golf, this is your chance.

For registration and sponsorship information, please contactThe Tyndale Foundation at 416.548.8871.

20

Conn

ectio

n F

al

l

20

06

TYN

DA

LE U

NIV

ERSI

TY C

OLL

EGE

& S

EMIN

AR

Y25

Bal

lyco

nnor

Cou

rt,

Toro

nto,

ON

, C

anad

a M

2M 4

B3

Plea

se a

dvis

e us

whe

n yo

u ch

ange

you

r ad

dres

s.

Dr. Richard Davis, Associate Professorof Philosophy (University College),presented “Rational Christianity:Restoring Reason to Its RightfulPlace” at the Ontario Christian Home

Educators Youth Conference in Hamilton. He alsospoke on “The Da Vinci Code: Fact or Fiction?” atSpringvale Baptist Church, May 29, 2006. Shortlythereafter, on June 3, he was interviewed on this sametopic on CHRY 105.5 FM, York University radio. Hisrecent writing projects include a paper entitled, “IsSocrates A Predicate?” which appears in the Fall 2006issue of the journal Metaphysica. He has also engagedin a written debate with Oxford philosopher, BrianLeftow, on the topic of God’s relationship tonecessary truths. This debate will be published laterin 2006 in the journal Religious Studies.

Dr. Brad Faught, Associate Professorof History (University College),recently presented two papers. Thefirst was at the UC’s Figured Out:Figuration in Biblical Interpretation

conference held in May and was entitled “From Kebleto Gore: A Study of the Use of Scripture in theOxford Movement and by the Lux mundi Group.”The second was at the Globalization, Empire andImperialism in Historical Perspective conference heldin June at the University of North Carolina, ChapelHill. It was entitled “An Imperial Iconoclast: W.E.Gladstone, the Rights of Small States and BeleagueredPeoples, and the Roots of Modern Internationalism.”

Jacqueline Getfield, Director ofCommunication, wrote an article,“Tourist Harassment in Jamaica:Crime or Career,” in the bookCaribbean Tourism: People, Service

and Hospitality. This book, edited by Dr.Chandana Jayawardena, examines the touristindustry in the Caribbean.

Dr. Jennifer Hart Weed, AssistantProfessor of Philosophy (UniversityCollege), presented her paper,“Boethius and the Problem(s) of Evil,”at the Athens Institute for Education

and Research’s International Philosophy Conferencein Athens, Greece on June 1. She was also a VisitingFellow at the Foundation Hardt Library of ClassicalAntiquity in Switzerland in June and July.

Dr. Rebecca Idestrom, AssociateProfessor of Old Testament(Seminary), presented a paper,“Elizabeth Wordsworth: NineteenthCentury Oxford Principal and Bible

Interpreter,” at the Canadian Society of BiblicalStudies conference held at York University, May 28-30. This paper has been accepted for publication.

Dr. Barbara Leung Lai, AssociateProfessor of Old Testament(Seminary), presented a paper entitled“Psalm 44 and the Function ofLament and Protest” at the

Psychological Hermeneutics of Biblical Themes andTexts Consultation at the International Society ofBiblical Literature on July 4, at the University ofEdinburgh, Scotland.

Dr. Dennis Ngien, Research Professorin Theology (Seminary), preached inMalaysia in June at Mission andRevival Meetings under the auspiceof the Methodist Church. He was in

London, England at the London School of Theologyon August 9, as an external examiner of a PhDthesis entitled, “The Immanent Person of the Spiritfrom Anselm to Peter Lombard.”

Dr. Fred Penney, Adjunct Professorof Homiletics (Seminary), taughthomiletics to pastors in Mongolia,May 25-June 9.

Dr. Ian Scott, Assistant Professor ofNew Testament (Seminary), receivedthe Norman W. Wagner TechnologyAward at the recent Learned Societymeetings for the innovative use of

technology relating to biblical scholarship by amember of the CSBS. This award honourspedagogical features such as educational and researchpotential, encouragement of critical thinking, user-involvement and facility of use. The 2006 recipientswere Ian Scott and his colleagues, Ken Penner andDavid Miller, for their contribution to the field ofbiblical studies as the founders and project directorsof the Online Critical Pseudepigrapha.

Dr. Victor Shepherd, Professor ofSystematic Theology (Seminary), wasa guest on CHIN radio (Ottawa) inApril. He was interviewed on matterspertaining to relations among Jews,

Christians and Muslims. In June, he spoke at twochurch camps in Batam, Indonesia, lecturing on“What is the Heart of Luther’s Theology?” and“What is the Point of Theology?” He spoke fivetimes at Bridlewood Community Church of theNazarene. He delivered a course on Wesley’sSoteriology at the Biblical Graduate School ofTheology, Singapore.

Dr. Yau Man Siew, Assistant Professorof Educational Ministries (Seminary),will present a paper, “FosteringCommunity & A Culture of Learningin Seminary Classrooms: A Personal

Journey,” at the Annual Conference of the NorthAmerican Professors of Christian Education(NAPCE) in Denver, Colorado on October 19-21.His paper, with the same title, was published inChristian Education Journal (Spring 2006). Dr. Siewspoke about the ministry of Christian Education atthe Gen4X Conference in Toronto on May 25 andconducted a teacher enrichment workshop for about40 Sunday school teachers at Toronto SimpsonChinese Alliance Church.

Dr. Brian Stiller, President, was afeatured speaker on a panel at theBook Show Canada trade exhibitionthat was held at the Metro TorontoConvention Centre on June 12. Dr.

Stiller addressed the topic, “You Better Believe It:Books of Inspiration.” At the International Council forEvangelical Theological Education (ICETE) held inChaing Mai, Thailand August 7-11, Dr. Stillerdelivered a plenary address titled “Is ‘Servant’ thePrime Modifier for Christian Leaders?” and conducteda workshop, “Are Canadians like Americans?”

Dr. Ronald Weed, Assistant Professorof Philosophy (University College),presented his paper entitled“Democratic Envy in Aristotle: AnOther-Centered Vice?” at the

International Conference on Philosophy in Athens,Greece on June 2. He chaired a panel session onproblems in ethics and political theory and alsowon a residential fellowship at the HardtFoundation for the Study of Classical Antiquity inVandoeuvres, Switzerland, where he was a visitingresearch scholar in June and July.

Larry Willard, VP Advancement,walked away with nine awards at theWord Guild Canadian Writing AwardsGala in Mississauga, Ont. on June 14on behalf of his publishing companies,

Castle Quay Books and Bayridge Books.

Dr. Daniel Wong, Assistant Professorof Christian Ministries (UniversityCollege), wrote “Why Pastors NeedMentoring” for Spiritual Landscapes(May 2006). He presented seminars

on “How to Preach Amidst the Diversity of aCongregation” at the Gen4X Healthy ChurchesConference, May 25 and 26 in Toronto and was themain English speaker for the North Toronto ChineseBaptist Church’s summer conference, July 1-3. See hiswebsite (www.tyndale.ca/~dwong) for helpfulChristian life and ministry resources.

Dr. Paul Wong, Chair of the Divisionof Social Sciences and BusinessAdministration, and Professor ofPsychology (University College) waselected a Fellow in the Division of

International Psychology in the AmericanPsychological Association and has been invited tospeak at the International Council of Psychology.He was interviewed by two national televisionstations to speak on Stockholm Syndrome.

Faculty & Staff Notes