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NEWS FROM THE HILLTOP continued ➡ greeted each of the scholarship recipients. Seventyseven students received awards totaling more than $50,000. JOHN PARKER EVANGELIST AT FALL REVIVAL SERVICES Rev. John Parker (GBS ’78 BRE), director of worldwide missions for the Bible Methodist Connection, was the evangelist for GBS’s fall revival, August 28–September 1. Centering on this year’s school theme, “Seeking Him,” he issued a powerful and scriptural call for students and faculty to focus attention on God and His call to holiness and service. Our Lord’s promise, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Mt. 5:6), provided the theme for several of his messages. Earnest seeking for God’s favor through prayer, soul-searching, and confronting spiritual failure marked the campus. President Avery has made “Seeking Him” the special emphasis for Wednesday chapel services with appointed time for fasting and prayer during the noon hour. Plans are also underway for small accountability groups under the supervision of campus pastor Rev. Mark Cravens. Revivalist readers are urged to join the campus family in prayer for spiritual awakening and renewal. ENGLAND AND MOSER ADDED TO FACULTY In addition to those previously published, the college administration announces the following new faculty and staff assignments: Kristin (England) Foster, High School Teacher. Kristin is the first graduate of Aldersgate Christian Academy (ACA) to return as a teacher. After her graduation from the high school department in 2001, Kristin enrolled in the college and completed her BA in 2006. She is teaching English in the high school department of ACA. Meredith Moser, Director of Student One Stop. Meredith graduated from high school at GBS in 1989 and from our Ministerial Division in 1997. He has agreed to serve as the Director of Student One Stop, an office established to address student questions and concerns. He will also chair the Cross- Functional Retention Team. He has served 14 years as a youth pastor and is currently a faculty member in the Ministerial Education Division and pastor of a local church. GBS REPORTS SLIGHT ENROLLMENT INCREASE College enrollment at God’s Bible School and College for fall 2006 stands at 272 (headcount) and continued ➡ Glen Smith, her father, from “a barefoot troublemaker in the hills of southern Indiana to a soldier in God’s army.” Because it is a fivechapter story, it is advertised “for Bible clubs, Vacation Bible Schools, and Camp Meetings.” It may be purchased for $14.95 from the author, 900 E. Birch St., Independence, Kansas 67301; phone (620)-331-7278; email hamilton-todd@juno.com. (2) Come, South Wind, is the fascinating autobiography of Rev. O.W. Willis, well-known revivalist and church administrator, who tells of his many years of ministry, his friendship with J. Wesley Adcock, and amazing answers to prayer. This book may be ordered for $15.00 plus S&H from the GBS Bookstore or from the author, 19190 Pacifica Place, Noblesville, Indiana 46060. (3) Three books by Rev. Gerald Mullen, retired Bible Methodist minister, “filled with useful and unique information, inspirational stories, personal vignettes, and Bible-based truth,” as Dr. Leonard Sankey says of one of them. They are as follows: (a) Poor Preacher with a Parsonage Full of Kids; an autobiographical account of his family and ministry; (b) Where the Rubber Meets the Road, containing “Illustrations of Practical Christianity,” as its subtitle explains; and (c) If Time is Money, Why Am I Always Broke, “an interesting collection of articles on the subject of time—some humorous, some serious, but all…thought-provoking and edifying” (Dr. Robert England). Priced $7.00 each (plus $1.50 S&H); $12.00 for two; and $15.00 for all three. Order from the author at 461 Somer Street, Leetonia, Ohio 44431. (4) Matthew: Titles, Notes, and Questions by Edgar A. Bryan. The author, who holds a BA in Literature from GBS and an MA in Biblical Literature from Wesley Biblical GOD’S REVIVALIST and BIBLE ADVOCATE 12
234 (full-time equivalency). This is a .4% increase from fall 2005 (271), and a 11% increase from last semester’s 245. Our running average increase from spring to fall is 8.2%. This is the first year that retention/recruitment targets were set for each of the five academic divisions. A spreadsheet system was developed to track both “possible returnees” and “prospects.” Formulas were created based on historical retention and conversion (i.e., how many accepted students matriculate) rates within divisions and an evaluation of the likelihood of the student being a part of the fall 2006 student body. As a result we had a running prediction of enrollment at the division level. Two people deserve special recognition. Rev. Daniel Glick, chair of the Division of Intercultural Studies and World Missions, surpassed his division goal of 35 by 18, for a total of 53 students. (Look for an article describing the growth of his division in the next Revivalist). Dr. Mark Bird, new director of the Aldersgate Distance Education Program (ADEP), did a terrific job in recruiting. Considering that ADEP was in transition, the enrollment goal set for that division was 10 returning students and 10 new students. Although 20 doesn’t seem like a lot, Mark said he started the process with about six viable prospects. After a lot of hard work and many phone calls, Mark generated a total of 34 students (FTE 13.4). Both Glick and Bird were given a useful electronic MP3 player/flash drive/FM radio/voice recorder and a $25 gift certificate to Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads. The Academic Committee is already working with the Advancement Team (1) to retain current students and (2) to begin the process of recruiting new students. Join us in this effort! In addition to praying generally for GBS, please pray specifically for the college prospects in your circle of influence. Do not sell short the benefit of a good Bible-college education! Whether aspiring to be a doctor or dog catcher, any Christian young person can get a right start at GBS! —Dr. Ken Farmer, Vice President for Academic Affairs BRIEFLY NOTED: GBS’s high school junior class plans to publish a cookbook with about 450–500 recipes. It will be delivered in January, but attractive gift cards will be sent to those who order copies as Christmas gifts. Readers are also invited to submit recipes. The book will sell for $9.00 (plus $1.50 S/H). Contact Mr. Harrold Taylor, Junior Class Sponsor, 1810 Young St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Seminary, has been a pastor and teacher for many years. His 295-page book is a “teaching commentary” on Matthew’s gospel and also includes portions of Mark and Luke. It may be used for Bible studies and devotionals, as well as a Bible study text for college and home schools. The book may be purchased for $19.95 plus S&H by contacting the author at 2904 Princess St., Kingston, Ontario K7L 4V2.; phone (613)-389-8291; or email edgarbryan1@aol.com. HITHER AND THITHER On August 13, 2006, Dr. Michael R. Williams, pastor of Union Friends Church in Westfield, Indiana, was installed as the new Superintendent of the Central Yearly Meeting of Friends Church. He succeeds the Rev. Jonathan Edwards who has served for the previous nine years. Pictured here are Dr. and Mrs. Williams and Rev. and Mrs. Edwards. Dr. Williams, a graduate (’66 ThB.; ’70 BA) and former faculty member of God’s Bible School and College is also the editor of The Friends Evangel. OCTOBER 2006 13
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