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When students first come to Charis Bible College,<br />

they might think that Andrew Wommack will be their<br />

favourite instructor. However, much to Andrew’s delight,<br />

many students soon find that they like other instructors<br />

as much or more than they do Andrew!<br />

One of Charis’ most popular instructors is their dean of<br />

students, Barry Bennett. Sitting across from Barry in his<br />

office is reminiscent of being sent to the head master’s<br />

office, but Barry views his role very differently: “I want<br />

people to see what an ordinary guy [in Christ] can<br />

become.” However, Barry does admit that being dean<br />

of students requires a formality at school that shapes<br />

the students’ perception of him. For example, he tells<br />

a story about a first year student who was going door<br />

to door to get roofing customers and unsuspectingly<br />

knocked on his door. When he answered the door in<br />

TM<br />

Crocs and jeans, holding his dog, she almost fell off<br />

his porch, saying, “You’re Barry Bennett!” to which he<br />

replied, “Well, yes, I am.”<br />

As an instructor, Barry’s popularity in the classroom<br />

stems from the fresh revelation that students receive<br />

Barry<br />

Bennett<br />

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