anthemThe magazine of Ambrose University College FALL/WINTER 2010/11

Ambrose Residence A Place to Belong

Inside 3 Learning the Craft of Teaching In the Ambrose Bachelor of Education program mentoring relationships between veteran and student teachers is the way learning is done “up on the hill”. 11 Learning in the Residence VP Student Life Wally Rude sees residence life as a significant factor in the creation of a positive campus culture and in the development of students. 13 Space to Grow Construction has started on the new Residence & Education Centre. This new building will give Ambrose capacity for the 1000 plus students expected on campus by 2014. 23 Dr Barry Moore on Campus Evangelist Dr Barry Moore spoke to students during the recent Spiritual Emphasis days. Dr Moore’s visit to Ambrose was part of his cross- Canada tour celebrating 50 years of ministry.

2 Editorial 5 Profiles 8 Lions Athletics 18 Educational Travel 22 Anthem Extras 24 Family Ties 29 Final Word

Residence is an experience that creates the kind of deep friendships between students that last a lifetime. Residence truly helps make Ambrose a place to belong.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 1 anthem The magazine of Ambrose University College A Place to Belong Fall/Winter 2010/11

PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE EDITOR Howard Wilson Belonging is more than being together, CHANCELLOR AND ACTING VP it is also about our identity. So what EXTERNAL RELATIONS identifies an Ambrose student today? Here Riley Coulter DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT are some clues. AND EDITOR I recently heard a student mention Kim Follis with pride that when she was hired by a DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING nearby retail store she was told that she Wes Campbell Kim Follis was one of several Ambrose students who EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND Editor are employed there. It turns out that having ASSISTANT EDITOR Elly Wick Ambrose University College on your ALUMNI COORDINATOR o much of the Ambrose student resume puts you at the top of their list. Sharon Ralph Sexperience is rooted in belonging. In The Ambrose gym, or Lions’ Den as ADVISOR Tim Heath Canadian Nazarene College (CNC) days it is known, is notable around the Alberta COPY EDITOR it was belonging to one of the student Colleges Athletic League as a loud but Kathryn Olson societies – Beta, Delta or Sigma. Who from positive place to play. Referees like DESIGNER those days can forget the society sports officiating our games because of the energy George Toth LAYOUT that pitted roommate against roommate in created during a Lions “blackout.” Verge Design the gym and on ice and field? At Canadian Last winter a woman let us know that PHOTOGRAPHY Bible College (CBC) belonging was about two Ambrose students stopped and helped Erich Wong Daniel Yu living in residence halls with names her when she had car trouble. Ambrose PRINTER like Skitch and Brooks with their floor students volunteer in the community and Rhino Pronto meetings and ring ceremonies. local churches. Ambrose University College For those who attended during the To alumni from the past these examples 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0L5 awkward first years of the AUC/NUC of Ambrose student identity likely sound General Inquiries 403.410.2000 partnership, belonging was a question familiar. They are part of the ongoing story Enrolment 800.461.1222 Website www.ambrose.edu of whether you were AUC or NUC. In stretching back to Red Deer, Regina and

Publication Agreement Number 40063422 the residence, floors in the downtown Winnipeg that define us as students and Anthem is published two times per year by the External apartment building were named for faculty alumni of Ambrose University College. Relations Department at Ambrose University College and sent to alumni, friends, and stakeholders. members like Alex Sanderson and Gerry Now all we need is a game against Ambrose is a Christian university college accredited by Hall giving us Sanderson Hall and, aptly, old CBC Saskatchewan basketball rival the Campus Alberta Quality Council, the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Association Gerry Hall. Briercrest College or CNC’s hockey of Theological Schools. Ambrose is the official At Ambrose today societies are back, nemesis, now known as Canadian denominational school of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and The Church of the Nazarene but they have names like the League Mennonite University in Winnipeg, to Canada. It serves over 650 students representing many denominations in arts & science, education, undergraduate of Aspiring Biologists (LABS) and the really bring our identity full circle. ministry and seminary programs. Donate to Ambrose at Ambrose Business Society (ABS). The In many ways we are still discovering www.ambrose.edu/donate/online. inevitable rivalry gave rise to the recent our belonging as students, alumni, friends, ABS versus LABS bowling challenge. faculty and staff of Ambrose. This edition Residence remains a significant of Anthem celebrates Ambrose residence place to find a sense of belonging. Floor as a place to belong as we launch the and prayer meetings, late-night study construction of the new Residence & marathons and that dash across the Education Centre. Commons to the Academic Centre in a T-shirt in January are experiences that bond students together.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 2 ACADEMIC news

to veteran educators in the city. We call this proposal the Mentorship Program. We believe that merely delivering good lectures in class is not good enough. So, we approached veteran practicing teachers to join the B.Ed. team in mentoring our students into becoming professional educators. The response was great. Seventeen veteran teacher mentors joined the first cohort of B.Ed. students at Ambrose on October 25, to launch our Mentorship Program. The classroom was too small to hold the enthusiasm of the two generations of educators sharing their dreams and planning the future of teaching in our province. This will be a program The first cohort of Education students with the Education faculty on orientation day. Next year the Education that will bring the mentors and their program will use classrooms and offices in the Residence & Education Centre now under construction. protégés together once a month to discuss different issues in education. Some of the topics proposed in the first meeting were: Making a Difference building teams of professional educators, creating a welcoming school environment One Student at a Time for students and parents, developing teaching resources, writing Individual Adriana Fishta-Bejko or even school affiliation. Neither will Program Plans for students with learning Associate Professor of Education competence and standards – although disabilities, etc. The Mentorship Program essential – suffice in times such as these, in an in-service B.Ed. program is a unique young boy was walking along the when education is vital to teaching ALL Ambrose initiative. Abeach where hundreds of starfish the children and considering them as This initiative is part of a very had washed ashore. He started to pick up “image bearers of the Lord,” who have innovative teacher training program that the starfish one at a time and hurled them special needs as individuals. Ambrose is offering as an after degree, back into the ocean. A man passing by said Ambrose University College – a small professional program. We know that our to the boy: “There are too many starfish Christian institution “up on the hill.” This program is in its early stages of creating its washed onto the beach. Don’t you see that is not a mere description of the location of identity. We are aware that our graduates you are not going to make any difference our campus. We consider our institution may not be in the hundreds. However, by doing this?” The boy looked down at as the school where “the eyes of all people we believe in the starfish story and we the starfish in his hand and said: “It makes are upon us” for we are setting out upon a plan to make a difference in the lives of a difference to this one.” Then he threw the voyage that will make a difference not only the children, one at a time. In our minds, starfish back into the ocean. on Ambrose students’ lives but on the lives being “up on the hill” is not just a nice, That is the vision we have in the new of the people they will serve and support. proud campus built on rocks stronger B.Ed. (after degree) program at Ambrose We have committed ourselves to the task than oceans, wind-swept, looking at the University College. We are going to make of educating a new generation of teachers Rockies, God-blessed, and teeming with a difference in our students’ lives and who not only know the philosophies of people of all kinds living in harmony and prepare them to make a difference in education but also the “craft of teaching.” peace, a campus with beautiful classrooms their students’ lives, one student at a time. To this end, the group of educators who that hum with students and creativity, with History will not judge our endeavours developed the B.Ed. program envisioned a doors that are open to anyone with the will merely on the basis of colour or creed special way to connect our student teachers and the heart to get here. Being “up on the

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 3 hill” is more than that – Matthew 5 gives Ambrose will help upgrade the IBT for identifying the minimal educational us those expectations when in verses 13-16 faculty by sending one faculty member standards for ordination on the Canadian it says: “You are the salt of the earth, but per year to teach theological courses in region and develops procedures for if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be Vietnam. Ambrose will provide a full approving the ministerial education seasoned? It is then good for nothing but scholarship for a recent IBT graduate programs in Canada (including the degrees to be thrown out and trampled underfoot to complete a Masters level program at offered at Ambrose). Canadian RCOSAC by men. You are the light of the world, a Ambrose. Once they have completed their members are: Rev Rose Sorzano, Rev city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden, program at Ambrose they will return to Gary Nawrocki, Rev Doug Herbert, Dr nor do they light a lamp and put it under their own country for service in the church Robert Snow, Dr Riley Coulter, Dr Clair a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives or IBT. MacMillan, and Rev Terry Fach. light to all who are in the house. Let your Ambrose considers it a privilege to Terry Fach, the Regional Education light so shine before men, that they may serve the church worldwide in this way. Coordinator for Canada, reports: “I want see your good works and glorify your to commend the efforts of Dr Bernie Van Father in heaven.” This is how the B.Ed. BHS Program Attracts New Partners De Walle, who prepared many of the key team of professionals understands our The past few months have been exciting articulation documents for the Ambrose responsibility to our institution. Our team for the Behavioural Science program as a programs validation, and the regional now is much bigger than the demographic number of new practicum opportunities committee, for their role in this significant statistics may show. We have the for our students have been secured. achievement. The validation helps our community of practicing educators joining These placements include Alberta Health Nazarene students, our churches, and our us and we celebrate this achievement as Services; The Calgary Board of Education; Boards of Ministry across the country. We being unique and very creative. The sky Calgary Police Victim Services; YWCA, can be confident that Ambrose now offers is the limit for the Ambrose Bachelor of Sheriff King (support services for domestic Nazarene ministry preparation degrees Education program. violence situations); Emma House (a whose quality exceeds anything previously home for expectant mothers); and the available to Canadian Nazarenes.” Ambrose goes to Vietnam Kinderhouse Preschool. These new On October 5 Ambrose officially signed a practicum contracts add to our existing Ambrose Music Professor’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) platform of 25 agencies/sites that our Work Published with the Institute of Bible & Theology of students regularly utilize and provide Ambrose Associate Professor of Music, Vietnam (IBT). increased breadth in the practicum sites Ian Charter, has had one of his choral In a recent summer visit to Vietnam that are of interest to our students and that arrangements selected for publication in Brian Thom and Dr Bernie Van De Walle, will enhance their classroom learning. the Shawnee Press educational release along with Vietnamese leaders from of spring 2011. The arrangement is Canada, USA and Australia, visited a Ambrose Ministry Degrees Approved for now being edited, engraved, and first number of Evangelical Church of Vietnam Nazarene Ordination proofed. Shawnee Press publishes (ECVN) churches that were formerly the In September 2010 the Canadian Regional educational, concert, and sacred choral and Tin Lanh Church of Vietnam. One of the Course of Study Advisory Committee instrumental music. The catalogue features key focuses of the trip was meeting with (RCOSAC) unanimously approved the standard repertoire for all areas of music leaders of IBT to discuss a partnership Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of education from the elementary specialist with Ambrose to help them fulfill their Ministry degrees at Ambrose University through adult community choirs. vision of training new church leaders in College. On October 7, 2010, the Charter commented, “This is great Vietnam. International Course of Study Advisory news. I am honoured to have this work The culmination of those discussions Committee (ICOSAC) validated these published by a major music publisher.” was the development of an MOU that was degrees by a unanimous vote. This With Ambrose since 1991, Charter formally signed by President Howard endorsement means that the Ambrose teaches conducting, music theory, and Wilson (Ambrose); President Truong Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of church music subjects in the Music Thai (IBT); Dr Thanh Le, director of the Ministry degrees (Church Ministry and program. He directs the Ambrose College World Association of Vietnamese Alliance Youth Ministry tracks) now fulfill the Singers and is Choir Director at First Churches; and Rev Cuong Do, director of educational requirements for ordination in Baptist Church. His research interests the Association of Vietnamese Alliance the Church of the Nazarene. include choral composing and arrangement Churches, Canada. The Canadian RCOSAC is responsible and 20th century music history.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 4 FACULTY profile

Teaching From Experience

Rev Dave Brotherton Rev Dave Brotherton Associate Professor of Youth Ministries brings years of experience as a youth was one of those students who learned pastor to his teaching Ias much in the residence as I did in on youth ministry. the classroom. I came to Canadian Bible College (Ambrose) as a pastor’s son with a The group grew and eventually hit lot of anger toward the Church. I came to 350 teens. While I was at RockPointe, Bible college to get serious with God and Canadian Bible College moved to Calgary. get away from friends but was asked not to I was asked to teach as adjunct faculty. return after my first year. It seemed that I While I was on sabbatical from the church, had some growing up to do. the school decided to expand youth When I did return a year later I allowed ministry to two full-time faculty members. the community to teach me discipline. I After a great deal of prayer and counsel, also discovered the difference between I decided to teach at Ambrose. My first grace and legalism. The relationships I year, to fulfill a promise not to resign after formed in the residence community are the completing my sabbatical, I was also full- ones that have lasted throughout my life. time at RockPointe. It was during my internship that I I love teaching because I can share my experienced a call to youth ministry. After experiences – the positives and the failures. graduation I went to a church in Yorkton The relationships I formed The challenge is to educate future youth SK where they had 30 teens in a church pastors for the culture they will face five of 100. I was youth pastor, janitor, and in the residence community years out. everything else. are the ones that have lasted What excites me about youth ministry I then went to Regent University in today is that groups are getting smaller but Virginia where I did a Masters in Film. throughout my life. deeper. Teens want to be the Church. They It was a golden experience where I won want to go deep spiritually and make a several awards for my work. difference in the world. They are rejecting Then I somehow ended up back in I left that large youth ministry to come consumerism and want to be responsible to youth ministry at Owen Sound Alliance. to RockPointe Church (then Bow Valley the environment and the rest of the world. My time in film school taught me to cast Alliance) in Calgary to start from scratch. I see the new youth pastor as a cross- a vision to volunteers and then let them It was the perfect opportunity to build a cultural worker who needs to be fluent do their roles. I also learned the value of ministry on the principles of structure, in the language of youth culture, which preparation rather than just winging it. strategy and intentionality. I worked with changes about every 18 months, and the From 1991 to 1998 the youth ministry grew my leaders to develop a five-year plan. In culture of the parents and the church board. to 200 teens; a large number in a town of the first year I had no more than three teens It is still very much about relationships and 20,000. on any given night. grace – the lessons I learned back in the residence.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 5 ALUMNI profile

Leadership Builds Confidence for RA

ebecca Gilbertson graduated from Rebecca Gilbertson plans to use Rthe Behavioural Science program at her knowledge and skills gained Ambrose in April 2010 and is currently at Ambrose to help the victims working in the Enrolment office at of human trafficking. Ambrose. Much as she enjoys the work at the school, her long-term plan is to work with women and children who have been There was no easily identifiable turning victims of human trafficking, hopefully in point where her affinity for women’s an international setting, and perhaps in a ministry turned into an intentional move creative access country. towards a future ministry working with Although she had felt a pull towards those affected by human trafficking, but international ministry since childhood, The leadership position that she gradually gravitated towards ministry and time spent as a summer student at in that area as it brings together her desire a pregnancy centre in her hometown she held in the residence to work internationally with her heart for introduced her to a different kind of women and children. Her vision is to have ministry, when Rebecca arrived at gave Rebecca a new level a place for victims where they can feel Ambrose she wasn’t yet clear in her own safe and the love of Christ can be extended mind about her goals and ambitions. of confidence in the person to them in practical ways in a loving Various aspects of her life at the school that God made her. environment. enabled her to develop more clarity and Although Rebecca is probably a few focus. years away from fulfilling her goal at While at the pregnancy centre she were going through, I could still be a voice this point, she is taking steps towards realized that she had a real ability to of encouragement in their life, listening gaining more experience in the field. She listen to the women as they shared their and validating.” is currently in the application stage to circumstances with her and she learned a The leadership position that she held volunteer with a Calgary organization that lot from them. “I began to realize that it in the residence gave Rebecca a new level supports young women who are victims was not so much about being able to offer of confidence in the person that God made of sexual exploitation, and she hopes to advice (because I had none to give), but it her. The Scripture that she chose as her become more involved as she gains more was about coming alongside these women theme that year was from Zephaniah experience and confidence in the field. and allowing them to open up to me when 3:14-17 which tells how God takes Rebecca values all the experiences they needed to, and providing support “…great delight” in his people and she she had at Ambrose and the opportunities where I could.” As a Residence Assistant made it her goal to remind the girls that she had to explore and expand upon her at Ambrose, Rebecca found that these they are beloved daughters of God. She gifting. “I learned that if you’re obedient listening skills were a valuable resource also learned that she couldn’t try and do and use the abilities God has given you, as she came alongside her peers and gave everything ministry-wise: “If you try, then He will strengthen those gifts.” We them a shoulder to cry on as they worked you’ll wear yourself out. You need to find look forward to seeing Rebecca build upon through their own difficult issues. “I your place in ministry and then work to the lessons she learned here at Ambrose – realized that even Christians carry a lot of excel at it. On the other hand, you can’t just both in and outside of the classroom – as ‘baggage’; usually some kind of emotional sit back. You need to step up and do what she develops her ministry in the future. issue. I didn’t have to understand what they God calls you to do.”

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 6 STUDENT profile

in the communal areas, so there’s always someone to talk to or hang out with. We’re always there for each other, watching out for one another.” She attributes the focus on God for allowing her to develop deeper friendships and to grow spiritually. This theme is echoed by third year residence student Michelle Rilling. Both of her parents graduated from Ambrose (CBC in Regina) and had always spoken fondly of their time in residence, so she had some idea what to expect when she arrived. She was instrumental in setting up a Bible study that began with four of the girls in her pod and is now growing in numbers. She values the peer mentorship Sarah Berger, Jason Schneider, and Michelle Rilling see living in residence and accountability that the group brings as an important part of their Ambrose educational experience. and which is mirrored by the larger weekly floor meetings where the students come together to discuss the theme for the year and explore the practical application for A Family Feeling their own lives. While there is structure to the residence life Michelle notes that, ver the Labour Day weekend 138 Although he is from Calgary, he chose to “…it acknowledges the fact that we are Ostudents moved into the Ambrose live in residence because he wanted to get adults, so we have to take the initiative residence for the fall semester. For some the full university experience and because to set up solid friendships with people it was their first time away from home, being part of the Ambrose community was you can learn from and trust to keep you for others it was a return to their home- important to him. As an RA he says that he accountable. I think this aspect really away-from-home. Organized in ‘pods’ of knows that he wants to be a good example. prepares you for life.” 12 rooms arranged around a communal “I don’t want to be a spiritual leader that It’s not all serious study, though. lounge area, the residence provides a walks ahead of the guys on my floor; I Scavenger hunts, floor dinners, cheesecake nurturing environment where students can want to be a spiritual leader that walks evenings, and other social events all add grow and mature socially and spiritually with them.” He says he is still growing in to the sense of community experienced by while still focusing on their academic his trust for God, and he wants to help his residence students. All three students cite pursuits. Two live-in Residence Directors community in residence do the same. relationship and community as the most provide oversight and are assisted by Sarah Berger, from Edmonton, is in valuable aspect of residence life. For Jason Residence Assistants who provide her first year in residence and is in the living in residence “…helps you delve accountability and a listening ear, and Youth Ministry program. She appreciates deeper into the university experience, and develop the spiritual theme for their floor how welcoming and friendly the RA is on form really close bonds of friendship that each year. her floor. “She is there whenever we need will last for the rest of your life.” Sarah Third year business student Jason her, and never gives us the feeling that she concurs, adding, “I’ve had the opportunity Schneider is a Residence Assistant doesn’t have time for us. I know I can talk to get to know some really great people (RA) this year and sees the role as an to her about anything if I need to.” Having that I wouldn’t necessarily be drawn to opportunity to give back to the Ambrose people around that she can talk to and naturally, so I know that it’s a total God community. He describes being an RA connect with is important to her. For Sarah, thing.” And Michelle? For her it is simple: as “…more than a job or a duty, it is the pod layout helps to give the residence “Residence is something I will miss when I an opportunity to serve and to lead.” a family feel. “There are always people graduate.”

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 7 LIONS athletics

Ambrose Lions Volleyball Prepares for New Challenge

ver the past five years, the Ambrose OLions volleyball program has developed into one of the top volleyball programs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic League (ACAL). Last year the Lions women won the bronze and the men finished with the silver in the League Championships. This year both teams look to be very strong again and the possibility of both teams winning it all is within reach. “The ACAL is a very good league and we enjoy competing in it,” notes Athletic Director Ryan Willison. “But it is time we began to consider a new challenge.” That new challenge is the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). The ACAC is a league where all of the major colleges in Alberta compete. Some of those institutions are very large and have very established athletic programs, but it is obvious that Ambrose needs to take that step. “The only way to determine if you are ready for a higher level of competition is to play at that level,” says Willison. “So that’s exactly what we are doing.”

The Lions women’s volleyball team looks to improve on last year’s 3rd place finish in the Alberta Colleges Athletic League.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 8 LIONS athletics

The Lions women’s team went to Red Deer to compete in the Wild Rose Classic Tournament on October 1-2. Red Deer is a provincial powerhouse and has been a nationally ranked program for a number of years. This tournament also included other ACAC teams as well as a few from British Columbia. The Lions played matches against the King’s University College Eagles, the NAIT Ooks, the Red Deer Queens Alumni, the Concordia Thunder, and the Augustana Vikings. The women lost against the first four teams, but found their stride with a win over former ACAL champions, the Augustana Vikings. Women’s Head Coach, Phil Wideman said, “This is the best I have seen the girls play since I have been the coach here. I am Player Profile: Keara Penton Player Profile: Scott Willms extremely proud of them.” eara Penton is in her second year of cott Willms is in his fourth year of The men also went to a tournament Kthe Behavioural Science program at Sthe Biology program at Ambrose. He in Red Deer, called the RDC Challenge Ambrose, and her second year with the chose Ambrose because he wanted to go Cup, on October 8-10. The format was Ambrose Lions. She grew up in Calgary to a university where he could play lots similar and they saw some of the same and attended Calgary Christian High of sports – something he has successfully teams. They began the tournament with School where she was active in the school’s achieved as he is one of the few athletes a loss to the host Red Deer Kings and volleyball team. ever at Ambrose to suit up for three then lost a very close match in five games She was the captain of the Ambrose different sports! – and take classes he was to the Grande Prairie Wolves. They also volleyball team as a Freshmen and has interested in. At first he came here for an lost tough matches to two different Red remained in that role this year. She plays “in-between year” but he says, “I loved it Deer Alumni teams, stocked with former the position of Power and is relied upon by so much I decided to stay for my degree.” players, some of whom now play for the her teammates to produce offensively from Scott is the volleyball captain and plays National Team. that position. Last year, Keara was in the the position of Middle. He is expected The Lions gained some redemption top five in the league for offensive kills and to produce offensively, but also to play the following day with a victory over the it seems likely that she should achieve that strongly defensively. Commenting on Concordia Thunder. That set them up for again this year. She is a vocal leader with the athletics program he says, “I have a consolation final against their long time the team, but also leads by example, both developed way more than I ever thought nemeses, the Augustana Vikings. The on and off the court. was possible. I have met a ton of awesome Lions lost that match in three games, but Part of what attracted her to Ambrose guys playing volleyball and we always get all the games were very tight. was that she could be involved with a the best crowds in the league as well.” “Overall it was a good experience community of people who want to get to When he graduates Scott plans to for us,” says Willison, “Not only did it know God and to serve Him. Ambrose take a Masters degree in Biomedical expose us to the next level, it served notice offers the programs and courses that Engineering at the University of Calgary, to the ACAC that Ambrose is knocking fit into her career plans, and having the and may possibly choose to continue on on the door. We will continue to play in opportunity to also play volleyball added to medical school following his masters. these tournaments in the future and in to the attraction. She said, “I knew it would Whichever route he takes, he plans to use the meantime, we plan on being the best be so much more than just classes, and I his expertise overseas and not just focus on ACAL team around.” knew it would be an amazing experience.” Western culture. The proof of that will be seen during Eventually she would like to get Not only is he a great athlete, but Scott ACAL League Championships which will involved in a non-profit organization in has proven to be a great student as well. be held on the weekend of November 19-20 some capacity, or to pursue teaching or in Olds, Alberta. therapy.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 9 A Place to Belong

Residence life is an important part of the educational experience of these Ambrose students. Students take a break from study for some fun in the snow on the Commons.

Residence Life – Why it Matters

Wally Rude are encouraged and challenged to pursue showed benefits in academic, social, VP Student Life a life worthy of the call to be disciples of and moral development for residence Jesus. living over off-campus living. Universities he residence program at Ambrose So how do we ensure that we live up like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale all Tprovides many benefits: it centres to the aspirations of our mission? What began as strong residential schools. on whole person development; it differentiates the Ambrose residence In the early days of Christian higher gives opportunity to engage students program from a residence program at education in North America, faculty, regarding their relationship with Christ, a secular university? The key difference staff, and students all lived on campus, their character, their relational and is community standards that reflect and presidents and faculty were more emotional health; it allows residence life the Christian values of Ambrose. Floor easily able to engage students both in staff to come alongside students during meetings bring the residence students and outside of the classroom. This model times of celebration and times of trial. But together for prayer and Bible study, is no longer common, but many of the along with these benefits come some Residence Assistants are assigned to leading Christian institutions in North downsides: late night trips to the hospital; a group of students to support and America have residential programs that difficult disciplinary conversations and mentor them, and live-in Residence are as strong today as they were 100 consequences; the intimate knowledge Directors help to develop a sense of years ago. Wheaton College, Trinity of the very real issues facing many of our community where residence students Western University, Point Loma Nazarene students. So why does Ambrose work so can feel they truly belong. All of this, in University, Calvin College, and George hard to develop a residence life program concert with student life co-curricular Fox University – to name just a few – have that is Christ-centred and provides a safe, activities such as athletics, career and life strong, effective residence programs. nurturing environment? calling, counselling, learning services, Residence life staff are carefully Well the answer is simple. We invest in chapels, intramurals, small groups, and chosen for willingness to model the residence life because it is mission critical. student leadership help students to grow Christian life in all areas of their own lives, The Ambrose mission is succinctly and mature physically, spiritually, and through the Holy Spirit. The intention is captured: Ambrose seeks to glorify God as vocationally. Residence life contributes that they become role models for their a Christian learning community committed towards the whole person development, students. In his book Education for Shalom, to the education and formation of men and and aligns with and supports the mission Nicholas Woltersorff outlines a compelling women for service. It is unequivocal. We of Ambrose. case, supported by empirical evidence, are a Christian institution committed not Ambrose is not a pioneer in residence that to provide character education only to the education of our students, life programming. We are following a effective and progressive mentoring is but also to their formation. As part of that proven educational practice with much essential. If students are to be a certain commitment we offer a Christ-centred empirical evidence to support its value. way in the world, they must have loving residence life program where students Research carried out in the early 1990s and trustworthy individuals that are

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 11 encourage and hold him accountable in those students needing a little extra help. his faith journey. As noted in 1 Corinthians (taken here from Residence life offers an alternative The Message), “If one part hurts, every to the fiercely secular, competitive, and other part is involved in the hurt, and in individualistic culture that is so prevalent the healing. If one part flourishes, every in North America today. While to some other part enters into the exuberance.” (1 it may appear anachronistic, students Corinthians 12:26) share rooms, which, in a generation used I recently spent some time with to having its own “space”’ immediately Rev Grant Strachan who is on the requires negotiation – Who should executive committee of the Canadian have which bed? What is a reasonable Association of Christians in Student level for music? How late is too late for Development. He is an Ambrose alumnus, a phone call? – and navigation of the former Alliance pastor, and current Dean complexities of a relationship – skills of Men at Columbia Bible College. He that cannot be learned through Twitter spent two years in the Ambrose residence or Facebook. A recent book called The (one year as a Residence Assistant). His Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age personal experience living in residence Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes was profound and still has residual our Future, suggests that excessive social effects as his face lit up when he told me networking has steered young people about his experience: “My experience away from productive learning activities.3 in residence was formative in that it Ambrose residence students have a provided a great place to unpack and Students playing intramural football. curfew emphasizing the community apply what was being taught in the over individual freedom, and must classroom. The community environment walking with them on their journey.1 To participate in floor meetings and small was a safe and authentic place where that end, our residence life staff are more groups, helping students to engage with friendships were formed that continue than just rule-keepers and referees, an each other in spiritually and relationally to this day. In addition, the residence integral part of their role is to provide significant ways. Students create bonds experience fostered camaraderie while guidance and support. that go well beyond a superficial encouraging academic excellence all In the book What Matters in College, friendship and those bonds often last a under the umbrella of strong Christian Richard Light, a Harvard University lifetime. values that continue with me today.” professor, shares his research into Despite the best efforts of residence For many of you reading this article student engagement. He found that, life staff, living in community is not always who have lived in residence, I suspect “when we asked students to think of a easy. Brokenness co-exists with beauty, Grant’s comments resonate with you. I specific, critical incident or moment that woundedness with wonder. Residential know they do for me, as my residence changed them profoundly, four-fifths of staff and student leaders know this full experience was also transformational. them chose a situation or event outside well, for they are on the front lines and Our prayer is that our residence program the classroom.”2 A student’s experience experience the painful reality. Students would continue to grow in quality and in residence can have at least as much face a myriad of challenges: existential, quantity and bear much fruit for Kingdom impact on their development as their psychological, spiritual, emotional, purposes – shaping the minds and hearts experiences in the classroom. This was relational. Much of this surfaces at of men and women into the likeness of highlighted for me earlier this year when some point, and staff have to be able Jesus. For those of you who haven’t had a I helped to interview applicants for to minister to these students – seeking residence experience, I recommend you Residence Assistant positions, and time professional help where appropriate – pursue one, or at least encourage a loved and again candidates articulated how in order to help those students move one to. powerful their residence experience had past their difficulties and return to the 1 Woltersorff, Nicholas.Educating for Shalom: Essays on Christian been. A lot of their experiences centered community as an essential part of the Higher Education, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2004. on having a safe, authentic, and caring body of Christ. And because students 2 Light, J. Richard. Making the Most of College. Cambridge: community within residence. One man live in close proximity to each other, and Harvard University Press. 2001. 3 Bauerlein, Mark. The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age expressed gratitude for having a group develop deeper relationships, the whole Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes our Future.New York: of friends in residence that would both community is able to be supportive of Penguin Group Inc., 2008.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 12 The sod turning for the Residence & Education Centre was a time for celebration.

Building a Place to Belong Students Turn Sod to Launch Construction of the New Residence & Education Centre Opening fall 2011

n October 28 following morning Students who will benefit from the Ochapel, students, faculty, staff, board Residence & Education Centre were members, and guests gathered to turn represented by: Scott Willms, Residence sod which launched the construction of Assistant; Becky Buzowski, Residence the new Residence & Education Centre. Assistant; Carmen Elaraj, Education The following people represented the Student. groups entrusted with the education of Those representing the Ambrose students and the construction of the new constituency held a ribbon in the shape building: of a rectangle symbolizing the Residence Mr Alex Baum, Chair, Ambrose Board & Education Centre. The three student of Governors; Rev Dr Ken Driedger, District representatives standing inside the Superintendent of the Western Canadian ribbon turned the sod with their shovels District of The Christian & Missionary on President Wilson’s signal. Alliance in Canada; Rev Dr Claire McMillan, Rev Dale Thistle representing National Director of The Church of the the Board of Governors, Wilbert Yee Nazarene Canada and Ambrose Governor; representing residence students, and Mr Greg Needham, Vice President Heather Armour representing education President Howard Wilson announces the Campus Development; Dr Bernie Potvin, students, offered prayers of blessing for start of construction of the new Residence & Education Program Chair; Mr Henry Rarog, the success of the construction and safety Education Centre that will open fall 2011. Site Superintendent Elan Construction for the workers. Ltd.; Ms Connie Russell, Residence At the close of the ceremony a large of construction that will culminate in Director; Dr Alex Sanderson, Behavioural excavating machine lifted the first scoop the opening of the new building next Science Program Chair. of dirt signalling the start of nine months September.

AMBROSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE What has changed our world the most, began with one decision, good or bad; the choice to invest in the lives of young people will change the future. Can we do better than that? I don’t think so. - Alex Baum, Chair of the Ambrose Board of Governors

Residence students have convenient access to Level Three Lower level One the Academic Centre, Library and Gymnasium for study and recreation.

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n response to the shortage Squash Court Rec Area Iof campus housing and the need for additional academic

Games Room space, the Ambrose Board oom ayer R ayer Pr of Governors approved the Squash Court Media Room immediate construction of the new Residence & Education Centre. The $7.25M building will provide housing for 96 students, Level One Naming Opportunities classrooms and offices for the Residence Education Centre $2,000,000.00 Bachelor of Education (after Education Centre (1) $300,000.00 Prayer Room (2) $20,000.00 Pod (4) $250,000.00 Seminar Room (3) $20,000.00 degree) program and space for Media Room (1) $60,000.00 Games Room (1) $20,000.00 Lounge (5) $50,000.00 Rec Room (1) $20,000.00 campus recreation. Classroom (36 seat) (3) $50,000.00 O ce (level one) (4) $15,000.00 Squash Court (2) $50,000.00 Residence Room (50) $10,000.00 Key to the decision was the $1M Tunnel (1) $40,000.00 O ce (lower level) (2) $10,000.00 gift by The Christian & Missionary Alliance Western Canadian District as well as other donations of $371,000 for a total of $1.371M. The members of the Ambrose Board of Governors have so far committed $78,000 to the project. The building will become cost neutral once we are able to Level Three Lower level One

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raise a total of $3.6M towards the project. Level Two Lower level Two The Residence & Education Centre Capital Campaign, which

Squash Court has a faith goal of $2.5M, is now Rec Area underway. The demand for campus Games Room oom ayer R ayer Pr housing will increase as student Squash Court Media Room numbers grow. Students also face a crunch in classroom space as new programs like Education

Level One Naming Opportunities continue to grow in numbers. The new classrooms and Residence Education Centre $2,000,000.00 Education Centre (1) $300,000.00 Prayer Room (2) $20,000.00 seminar rooms in the Education Pod (4) $250,000.00 Seminar Room (3) $20,000.00 Media Room (1) $60,000.00 Games Room (1) $20,000.00 Centre will create additional Lounge (5) $50,000.00 Rec Room (1) $20,000.00 teaching space that is tailored Classroom (36 seat) (3) $50,000.00 O ce (level one) (4) $15,000.00 Squash Court (2) $50,000.00 Residence Room (50) $10,000.00 for Education, but useable by Tunnel (1) $40,000.00 O ce (lower level) (2) $10,000.00 other programs as well. Naming opportunities are available for donors who wish to make a legacy gift to the construction of the Residence & Education Centre.

For more information, or to make a gift to the Residence & Education Centre, please contact Kim Follis, Director of Development. 403.410.2927, [email protected] Be

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Be_ad.indd 1 11/5/2010 4:24:39 PM Teaching God Outside the Classroom A helpful practice for spiritual development in emerging adults

Matt Russell The results were wonderful! Each one Residence Director of the young men who participated took Lectio divina is a form of away many things from the experience, but ow does Ambrose teach students devotional reading that three themes in their feedback jumped out: Habout God outside of the classroom learning a new discipline for both private when their brains are already fatigued from requires a great amount of and corporate use, learning to listen and hearing lectures all week? How do we keep wait on God, and experiencing spiritual our attempts at spiritual development from listening and waiting on God. enrichment in a group setting. becoming a painful way to usher lectures I mentioned that there is a need to into their nights and weekends? We often move from ministry to young adults to know that the same students suffering emerging adult spirituality. Effective ministry by young adults. I tried to take mental fatigue yearn for greater growth emerging adult spirituality is experimental, this idea seriously and give each student and depth in their spiritual lives. When sensory, enables personal experience, and in the group a chance to lead the lectio intellectual stimulation and challenge provides opportunities to lead.1 Emerging process. They did! In fact, there were many turns to the flogging of a student’s mental adulthood is a time of trying out new instances where their leadership added capacities, how do they continue to hear roles and identities. This experimentation to, changed, or tweaked the lectio process words from God and grow in greater extends to spirituality as well. As a sensory itself or set our group in a new direction appreciation of Him? experience, young adults want to include that was unexpected. This past year I participated in a their bodies as well as their minds in the This school year, the residence program directed study at Ambrose Seminary worship process. Examples of this could at Ambrose is hoping to make broader use entitled Spiritual Theology in Practice be different postures during worship, and of lectio divina by incorporating it into for Young Adults. I took this course in my the use of candles. The quest for personal our small group leaders program. We hope role as Ambrose Residence Director in an experience limits the effectiveness of that this will facilitate genuine personal attempt to answer some of the questions traditional Christian teaching methods like spiritual experience in this corporate I posed above. The course involved preaching or any other form of information setting, teach our small group leaders a designing a project that allowed me to download; emerging adults are looking practice that can be used on their own and learn more about young adult spirituality, to do, as well as hear. Finally, we need in group settings, as well as show them as well as experience it firsthand. I sought to move from ministry to young adults how to wait on the Lord. Lectio divina will to do this by gaining an understanding to ministry by young adults and dismiss not be the sole training tool for our small of spiritual formation, then by reviewing the “assumption that they are essentially group leaders. We are also focusing in on literature relating to young adults ages passive receivers of ministry.” There is practices of prayer and accountability as 18-24, their development and spiritual a need to put leadership in the hands of well as sharing testimonies of how God growth, and, finally, by exploring various young adults.2 has worked in our lives. Small groups are spiritual practices that could possibly be These characteristics led me to use an important part of residence life and made use of to meet the developmental lectio divina with this small group of the spiritual development of residence and spiritual needs of young adults. The young men. For those not familiar with students. However, small groups are only resulting project involved meeting with lectio divina it is a form of devotional one aspect of spiritual growth and life young men within the age bracket for reading that requires a great amount on campus, which includes chapel, floor six weeks of sessions using specifically of listening and waiting on God; it is a meetings, and life changing one-on-one designed programming. This research contemplative approach to Scripture, not a relationships, as well as meeting God confirmed much of what I had read and study based approach.3 Traditional lectio through learning in the classroom. also brought expanded insight. practices were modified to create a group 1 Peter Feldmier, The Developing Christian: Spiritual Growth In searching for the right spiritual activity. The practice includes prayer, slow Through the Life Cycle. (New York, Paulist Press, 2007), 147-151. 2 Ibid., 147. discipline or methodology to engage in, repetitious reading of the text, sharing what 3 See Adele Ahleberg Calhoun’s Spiritual Disciplines Handbook I found four characteristics for effective God is saying, and returning to prayer. for a thorough description of lectio divina.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 17 EDUCATIONAL travel Destination Damascus

Dr Charles Nienkirchen Professor of Christian History and Spirituality

n May the Down Ancient Paths Travel IStudy Program featured a Summer School in the Holy Land and Greater Holy Land which took 32 participants and two Ambrose professors on a five-week educational odyssey through Syria, Jordan, and Israel. Their first stop was the Syrian capital of Damascus, an oft conquered city in antiquity known to the patriarch Abraham, perhaps the world’s oldest centre of continuous human habitation. This exotic city, an enduring witness to the numerous civilizations which have enveloped it throughout the millennia, is both an historic centre of Islamic culture and a World Heritage Site. As a sprawling oasis panoramically situated at the base of Mt. Qassioun, Damascus served as a nexus for caravans from the east and west travelling the Silk Road. Steeped in the folklore of the desert, the storied city took on a life of its own. It provided the setting for engaging conversation with a Canadian diplomat, robust interfaith dialogue with prominent Muslim clergy and academics, and inspirational reflection on the pivotal events which transformed the life journey of the Apostle Paul. Upon arrival, Professors Charles Photo: Charles Nienkirchen Nienkirchen and Paul Spilsbury, The graffiti on the security wall in Israel is a stark accompanied by the Secretary to the articulation for students of the pain felt on both Mufti of Damascus, made their way sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide. to the Canadian Embassy for a private audience with Canada’s Ambassador to Syria, The Honorable, Vice Admiral Glenn V. Davidson, CMM, CD and Charge d’Affaires, Emily King. After extending

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 18 EDUCATIONAL travel a congenial welcome, Ambassador in a garden setting. It lasted until after Davidson quickly established an hospitable midnight. Travelling Down Ancient Paths, atmosphere for conversation with an The following morning the group’s the imaginative, award-winning opening allusion to William Dalrymple’s focus shifted to Damascus as a strategic Christian Studies educational travel celebrated travelogue, From the Holy centre in the spread of the early Christian program at Ambrose University Mountain. His affirming interest inDown movement. They soaked in the elegant College, can… Ancient Paths as an educational travel arabesques of the Old City while strolling EXPAND your global horizons… strategy for building bridges between west the almost deserted, ancient Via Recta, STIMULATE your spiritual journey… and east, ancient and modern, was keen. the Straight Street mentioned in the New DEEPEN your appreciation for His passion for Canada having a strong Testament (Acts 9:11), once the main the rich spiritual treasury of past cultural and diplomatic voice in the Middle axis of the Roman town. Several ancient centuries and… East was evident. His assessment of recent traditions of the Christian East converge INFUSE your life with a spirit of adventure. political developments in the Middle East here. In the sacred silence of the Chapel showed a deft discernment. The energetic of Ananias, supposedly constructed on Look what’s coming up – why not sign up? and stimulating dialogue which developed the foundation of the original house of the navigated a broad range of subjects. It biblical character, the dramatic climax of Holy Days and Holidays in Egypt: flowed effortlessly, exceeded the allotted the Apostle Paul’s conversion was stirringly Experience an Ancient Coptic Christmas with a Deluxe Nile Cruise (December time and concluded with an invitation by recovered in the reading and contemplation 27/2010–January 10/2011). (already full) the ambassador for a return visit. of the New Testament account (Acts 9: Ancient Christian Traditions in North Africa The day morphed into exploring the 10-18). and Mediterranean Cruise (March 25– city’s charming alleys and savouring the Time evaporated as the narrative was April 9/2011). North Africa, once a lighthouse most prominent of its historical, cultural soberly contemplated in a subterranean of early Christianity, has breathtaking treasures which included the dazzling cave-like setting. Misdirected in his archaeological sites mostly passed over by mass Umayyad Mosque (the onetime Basilica religious zeal, Saul, later Paul, was an tourism and little known to western travelers. of John the Baptist) with its Minaret angry, determined persecutor of the The itinerary includes four stops in hitherto of Jesus, the sumptuous Azem Palace, adherents of The Way. He was however, inaccessible Libya! the mausoleum of Saladin, the revered abruptly halted, spiritually awakened, The Malta Institute: Exploring “the Sacred” Muslim adversary of the Crusaders, and his sight seared by the brilliance at a Mediterranean Crossroads Plus an and the National Museum which boasts of a midday theophany on the road to 8-day Excursion to Tunisia, the World of among its prized holdings Ugaritic texts Damascus. In the centre of the city to which the Early Church Fathers (May 6–30/2011). Malta (where the Apostle Paul shipwrecked) of the world’s first alphabet. In the late he was led in humiliation, his hubris was is an island jewel in the Mediterranean, one of afternoon the group arrived at the Al-Fatih deflated, his world view demolished, and the oldest cradles of human civilization with Islamic Institute in the core of the city his life radically redefined and redirected an unbroken, Christian tradition of 2000 years where they were awaited by numerous through the courageous obedience of a local to capture your imagination. This venture will scholars and students from the Institute for Christ-follower who was the instrument for certainly expand your cultural horizons (only 20 a discussion on Islam and the West. They a miraculous healing, baptism, and infusion spaces). were welcomed in a manner befitting of of spiritual power. His near death escape Pilgrims, Monks and Martyrs on the an international delegation. Among the over the walls of the city in a basket, though Emerald Isle (Ireland): The Irish Roots of hosts were Dr Abdul Fattah al-Bizem, the a harbinger of his future sufferings, hardly Celtic Christianity (July 5–23/2011). Enter Mufti of Damascus, and Sheikh Hussam anticipated the indelible mark he would the Celtic mind and imagination. This all around Ireland itinerary incorporates an astonishing al-Din Farfour, the Vice Rector of the leave on world history. array of ancient Christian sites and monuments, Al-Fatih Institute and one of Syria’s most As for the group, they left Damascus framed by verdant landscapes with dramatic distinguished scholars. The ever amicable much more peacefully and continued their mountains and wild peninsulas. interchange had its curious twists and travels in the treasure laden land of Cham – turns as well as animated moments. At the voices of Ma’alula, Krak des Chevaliers, All Down Ancient Paths ventures can be taken the conclusion the scene shifted to the Aleppo, Palmyra and the Monasteries of for credit, audit or personal enrichment. traditional Syrian home of Sheikh Farfour Simeon the Stylite and For comprehensive information packets on the venture(s) of your choice contact where sonorous Sufi chants were wafted Deir Mar Mousa, not to mention the Dr Charles Nienkirchen: into the night air by skilled musicians Baghdad Café in the desert, beckoning [email protected] on drums and tambourines. An outdoor them to come. See also www.downancientpaths.com dinner sated with conversation ensued Dr Nienkirchen is the Founder/Director of Down Ancient Paths Travel Study Program.

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them to seek out God’s calling for their life, the sights and wonders of Europe, and the wherever that may lead.” opportunity that God has given me.” Beginning in London, England, the Jeff Huebner is already looking group had the opportunity to take in some ahead to next year and a planned trip to of the famous London landmarks as well Latin America in partnership with the as hosted visits to the Bank of England, the Behavioural Science program at Ambrose. London Metal Exchange, and a meeting The trip will involve visiting microfinance at the London offices of BMO Investment projects in the field and assisting with local Banking. community development projects. This While exploring the city, the group travel course will take place over the first visited Canada House, overlooking two weeks of May, 2011. Trafalgar Square, which has housed the Contact: Jeff Huebner Canadian High Commission since 1935. To [email protected], 403.410.2000 ext. 6915 the group’s delight, they also found another little slice of home in the shape of a Tim History Going to Italy and Greece Horton’s – but apparently the doughnuts The Ambrose History program is offering didn’t compare favourably! an exciting educational travel experience From London the group moved on to next spring – Italy and Greece: Exploring Brussels, where the students toured the the Classical and Christian Sources European Parliament and Council and met of Western Culture. From May 2-14, with the Head of the Trade and Economic 2011, we’ll discover ancient ruins, early Policy Section of the Canada-EU Mission. Christian sites, museums, art galleries, A highlight was a tour of the North and much more in the great cities of Rome, Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Florence, Assisi, Delphi, Olympia, Corinth, Headquarters and a briefing and discussion and Athens. Travel is by motor coach and on NATO’s missions and operations, with accommodations are centrally-located Ambrose business students gained exposure a specific focus on Afghanistan. Travelling four star hotels. Roman catacombs, Greek to the world of international business during a two-week trip to Europe. further east into Germany, the group temples, Renaissance palaces, monastic toured the European Central Bank, and the devotion, world class art and culture – Ambrose in Europe BMW factory in Leipzig. even a ferry across the Adriatic Sea! This On April 24, a group of Ambrose business Completing the trip were stays in trip is a unique combination of history, students and their professors left a snowy the Czech Republic and Poland which devotion, and exploration into the ancient Calgary and headed to Europe for a two- provided yet more opportunities to observe Mediterranean world and the earliest roots week travel study trip, part of the course the spectacular European landscape and of European Christianity. Business in the European Union. Although architecture, as well as to enjoy a soccer For more information, please contact Dr Kyle European air travel had been paralyzed the match, a Classical Music Gala Concert at Jantzen, Ambrose History program, at kjantzen@ previous week by cancellations related to St. George’s Basilica in Prague Castle, a ambrose.edu or 403.410.2000 ext. 6902. the volcanic ash cloud over the northern tour of a consumer retail company, and A full itinerary and overview video are available at part of the continent, the Ambrose group a lecture at the Warsaw University of www2.ambrose.edu/dept/history/travel experienced little disruption to their Technology Business School. trip, something trip organizer Assistant It was a very busy itinerary, but the Professor of International Business, Jeff students on the trip had no complaints. Huebner, was very thankful for. Said Daniel Yu, trip participant: “This trip When asked what his aspirations for has definitely been one experience that I the trip had been when he was planning will chalk up as once-in-a-lifetime. It has it, Huebner commented that, “This is the been a struggle to sum up this two week type of trip that you hope and pray will trip exploring Europe with close friends open the students’ eyes to a larger world and two professors that have spent the that is out there filled with opportunities last several years mentoring us. I have Next spring Ambrose history students will travel and challenges that can shape the future definitely enjoyed every moment of it, the to Italy and Greece to explore the classical and direction of their career paths and cause relationship building, AMAZING food, Christian sources of Western culture.

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The Ambrose Biology program helps in different animals and gained a lot of Biology Equipping students integrate scientific knowledge experience and knowledge in the process. New Lab with their faith, and form values and I hope to apply to medical school at both convictions based on sound reasoning and universities in Alberta and eventually clear methodology. become a doctor related to sports medicine. Third year student Amanda Garrow Hopefully, one day I will work with a knew that she needed to go to a school professional sports team. However, I would where the professors are interested in the also like to spend about a quarter of my students as people as well as in results. year every year overseas offering help to “The professors at Ambrose actually care people who are less fortunate than those in about their students, not only academically, our western culture.” but personally as well. They are available To enhance the learning experience to answer students’ questions, and are of students like Amanda and Scott, the Dr Carol Gibbons-Kroeker teaches students in one of always available for extra help. I also loved Biology program faculty want to add new the Ambrose laboratories. She is seeking equipment that will fully outfit the newest of the two labs. the fact that the class sizes were small,” equipment to the new Ambrose laboratory. says Amanda. She is hoping to go on Here is a list of equipment they would like he growing Ambrose biology program to study veterinary medicine following to purchase: Thas added a second laboratory to serve graduation from Ambrose. • Anatomy/physiology model sets the 37 Biology majors and the 3 full-time Student Scott Willms was really ($500) faculty members. Biology professors Dr attracted to this program when he first • Spectrophotometers ($1500 each) Carol Gibbons-Kroeker (program chair), heard it introduced back in 2008. “First • Physiology recording systems Dr Jessmi Ling, and Dr Ross Gilmore are of all, Carol Kroeker is an unbelievable ($3000 each), with accessories preparing students for careers in Medicine, professor who really cares about her ($1000) Dentistry, Chiropractics, Pharmacology, students,” says Scott. “Just last month, • Gel Electrophoreses Imaging Optometry, and Veterinary Medicine as she enabled me to sit in on a bio-medical system ($7500) with accessory trays well as graduate studies. Students graduate engineering conference to see if I liked it or ($1000 each) with the knowledge needed to write the not. I also appreciate the independent study • Infrared Spectrometer ($10,000) Medical Colleges Admission Test and the project that is done in this program. I was • Proton NMR Spectrometer Dentistry Admissionsfood_service_ad.2010.pdf Test. 1 9/13/2010 10:05:04 AM able to research the tendon arrangements ($20,000) To donate toward the purchase of one or more of these items, contact Dr Carol Gibbons-Kroeker: [email protected], You set the time . . . let us set the table! 403.410.2000 ext. 5910 Full service catering for groups of 20 to 300 and conference capacity for meetings up to 1000. Contact us today to plan your special event. C Retooled for the New Mission Field

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Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 21 ANTHEM extras protect the identity of these workers. Even globally teaching pastors and academics C&MA, The Church of the Nazarene and as the world becomes a more difficult place how to preach the gospel in their particular other sending agencies to take the gospel to to spread the gospel, educating young culture. Dr Cook participated in the recent unreached people in areas that are not open people whom God has called to serve Lausanne Conference on Evangelism in to the gospel. as international workers, particularly in Cape Town, South Africa, and was part creative access countries, is ever at the of the team that developed the curriculum Ambrose Business Students Win core of all we do on our campus, and we used at the conference’s remote sites. Case Competition have a dedicated team of academically and Ric and Ruth-Anne Gilbertson, Co- Students in the Ambrose Bachelor of experientially qualified faculty guiding our Directors of Converge, the department for Business Administration program won the students through their training. candidate mobilization and development business case competition at Mennonite The undergraduate missions for The Christian & Missionary Alliance Economic Development Association preparation program led by Dr Emma (C&MA) in Canada, are strategically (MEDA) 2010 annual North American Emgård is called Intercultural Studies located on the Ambrose campus. convention held in Calgary in early reflecting the intention of the program to Student preparation for missions November. The team of four students, TJ get students ready to minister effectively in happens cross-culturally in a global setting Smith, Rebecca Ross, Yena Kenzo, and a foreign culture. The name of the degree as well as in the classroom. Students do a Andrew Lodge, were enrolled in the BUS also makes it easier for graduates to enter six to nine month internship called onSite 310 Strategy course this fall. Professor Jeff creative access countries. Dr Emgård that immerses them in a foreign culture. Huebner incorporated the case into the brings years of experience with Youth with Often students are placed in creative course curriculum so that students could a Mission into the classroom. access countries which is a truly stretching prepare for the competition as part of the At Ambrose Seminary Dr Charles experience. class work throughout the term. Cook, who is Professor of Global This emphasis on preparing workers for The focus of the case study was a Studies and Missions, heads the MA in ministry in creative access environments local early childhood education services Intercultural Ministries. Dr Cook travels is a direct response to the mandate of The company called Little Wonders where the

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Rhino Pronto – proud printer of Anthem Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 22 ANTHEM extras owner-entrepreneur was looking for advice and recommendations on how to develop and grow her business. Ambrose Seminary The competition took place in downtown Calgary at the Westin Hotel on ON-LINE COURSES November 6 during the conference. The Fall 2011 – Winter 2012 Ambrose team competed against teams from Eastern Mennonite University in FALL 2011 (September – December) Virginia, Goshen College in Indiana, and OT 501OL – Old Testament Bluffton University in Ohio. The students Dr Barry Moore chats with students during Foundations with Dr Rick Love each won a cash prize of $100. Spiritual Emphasis days. Dr Moore, who is This course lays the foundation for This was the first time that a team from celebrating 50 years of evangelistic ministry, Old Testament study by providing a was the plenary speaker. Ambrose has competed in a business case window into the historical, cultural and geographical background, the literary competition. Congratulations to the team at the annual Spiritual Emphasis event and theological content and the practical and Jeff Huebner! held every fall on the Ambrose campus. relevance of the Old Testament. The two-day event also featured breakout ED 501OL – Teaching and Learning Ambrose Students Feed the Seed sessions led by Oz Lorentzen from the with Dr Bernie Potvin Residence students at Ambrose purchase King’s Fold Retreat and Renewal Centre This course will provide opportunity for a meal plan at the beginning of the called Listening to the Voice of God - participants to understand the learning academic year to cover their meals in the Guided Prayer Experience, and Ambrose requirements of people in churches by Ambrose cafeteria. A student-led initiative Alumni Cam and Candace Aitken spoke examining a variety of learning theories, perspectives and principles relevant to encouraged students with funds remaining on Spiritual Warfare. Rob Brown, pastor teaching ministries. at the end of the year to donate a portion of of Calgary’s RockPointe Metro Mercy EV 501OL – Personal and Corporate the funds to The Mustard Seed, a Calgary- Church, and recent Ambrose graduate, Outreach with Dr Charles Cook based Christian organization that works to spoke on the topic of Church on This course seeks to integrate evangelism meet the needs of the less fortunate. The the Fringe and Ambrose Professor and evangelistic practice with the initiative was warmly received by students Dr Bill McAlpine addressed students purpose of developing a wholesome and a cheque for $1300 was presented to about Becoming Conversant with the biblical life-style conducive to personal and community outreach. representatives of The Mustard Seed in Emerging Church. early October. Ambrose Seminary students held WINTER 2012 (January – April) Ambrose Vice President for Finance & their own discussions including one led Operations, Kevin Cawthra, commented, by Ambrose Adjunct and Director of NT 501OL – New Testament “We encourage our students to engage with Converge Dr Ric Gilbertson on The State Foundations with Dr Michael Pahl In New Testament Foundations we the broader world and this is an example of Evangelism Today. will explore the history, literature, and of our students taking the initiative to help In one plenary session, Dr Charles theology of the collection of writings we others in a tangible way.” Nienkirchen, Ambrose Professor of call the New Testament. Student leader Alex Cole, who History and Christian Spirituality, CH 501OL – Christianity in History championed the initiative, said, “We chose moderated a discussion with Dr Moore with Dr Kyle Jantzen The Seed because a number of Ambrose that probed topics such as vocational You will explore Christianity from the students, faculty, and staff are already settledness, changing attitudes of Early Church to the present, and meet active volunteers at the organization, so Canadians toward evangelistic ministry, a fascinating variety of Christ followers and church leaders – traditionalists and this financial gift was a natural extension cultivating spiritual health, and mentoring. revolutionaries alike – struggling to work of that involvement.” Students were able to ask questions and out their Christianity in the diverse social learn from Dr Moore’s wealth of ministry and cultural contexts of the world. Spiritual Emphasis Encourages experience. Students to Dance in the Light Dr Moore’s time on campus was an For more information contact Dr Barry Moore began his ministry opportunity for him to pass the torch of Dr Arch Wong, Dean of the Faculty working with students so it is fitting that evangelism to the next generation that of Theology: [email protected] his 50th year anniversary tour of Canada will take the gospel to Canadians and 403.410.2000 ext. 2909 included time with students at Ambrose. others in the world in the context of the Dr Moore was the plenary speaker 21st century.

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 23 1940s with nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. “God has FAMILY ties Ken McVety (CBC ’48) had a “red blessed us abundantly over the past letter month” in October! On the 60 years. He has been our ‘Rock and 12th, he and Anne left Vancouver Refuge.’” for their 25th trip (since retirement) to go to China and Japan. “The Russ Swanson (CBC ’51) has had Alumni Update Lord has opened the way for two a great year. He turned 80 on June more Bible Seminars in China, 30 (congratulations Russ!) and the What I am Reading These Days with our PowerPoint and Chinese occasion was celebrated on July 1, Please email us to let us know what you are reading, and in a few printed materials.” On the 16th, “with so many happy memories, sentences, tell us what you think. Here is the third submission. Ken and Anne joined some 200 including a ‘look back’ at graduation Terry Fach (CNC ‘83), pastor of Calgary Trinity Church of the Nazarene, staff members for 60th anniversary day from CBC in 1951.” Russ and his writes, “I love to read and am from the ‘many-books-at-the-same-time’ celebrations of Word of Life Press wife, Helen, have served in a variety school – usually a mix of old and new, fiction and non-fiction.”Terry Ministries in Tokyo. A highlight of of ways on Quadra Island in BC, tells us that this list is the current mix: The Naked Now: Learning to See as the event was the dedication of a since 1951. the Mystics See, by Richard Rohr; The Opposable Mind: Winning Through new mobile unit, to challenge the Integrative Thinking, by Roger Martin; The New City: How the Crisis of churches to grassroots evangelism 1960s and to the use of the music CDs and Canada’s Cities is Reshaping Our Nation, by John Lorinc; Eat, Pray, Love, by Sheila (Stonehocker) Frank (CBC Bible based DVDs now available Elizabeth Gilbert; The Razor’s Edge, by Somerset Maugham. ’68) and her husband Ron have to them. They also celebrated recently relocated to Red Deer, AB, Prayernet the 40th anniversary of the New to be closer to family. Sheila came Japanese Bible, now used in most The Ambrose Prayernet is a large group of alumni/faculty/staff which has to CBC after spending one year at Gospel-preaching churches in committed to pray for urgent requests, emailed to them by Sharon Ralph, Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Japan. Over 15 million copies have the alumni coordinator. These requests are originally sent to Sharon, along AB, and then she stayed on the been printed! Also in the busy with the specific request that they be forwarded on to Prayernet. If you CBC campus, while completing a month of October, Ken’s latest would like to sign up to belong to this praying group, you can do so at the teaching degree at the University book, Seven Awesome Days was bottom of the “change of address” form on the alumni website, of Regina. Sheila and Ron went launched, “free (like God’s sunshine) www2.ambrose.edu/alumni/address. to the Yukon to teach ‘for a year on the internet for all to read… or two’ and then retired, having www.SevenAwesomeDays.com. It An Opportunity for Alumni to Feature Their Events Online! actually spent 40 years in that area! tells of the Grand Initiator and His Are you planning an occasion and want to let our alumni know? An alumni During that time they also were wondrous works. This new website reunion? A conference that you are hosting? Travel opportunities? Your involved in a Friday night kids’ club, joins www.RobinsonCrusoe.ca own concert? You can have this information appear on the Ambrose and in camp ministries at Hidden and its clear gospel appeal after alumni website. Contact us to have your events posted and include your Lakes Bible Camp. They have ten years of internet ministry.” And email address and your website address, if you have one. Note – we post three married daughters and nine on the homefront, the McVety’s only those events that our alumni are specifically arranging/hosting. Check grandchildren. out what events are being planned by our alumni (www.ambrose.edu/ weekly small group Bible study has alumni), and contact us ([email protected]) to have your events posted. resumed, and another has been Margaret Louis (CBC ’63) still lives added for immigrant neighbors in Waterloo, ON. Although she “Finishing Well” Seniors’ Retreat, May 16-18, 2011 from Iran, Korea, and Brazil. “Join us misses her husband Arthur (CBC Dr Charles Price from People’s Church in Toronto, is the special speaker. in praising God for all He has done ’63) who passed away 15 years ago, There will also be excellent music and very informative seminars. over many years.” she is thankful for the opportunity Accommodation will be available in the Ambrose Residence or at area to visit his family and his grave in hotels. More information will be available on the Ambrose website. 1950s Los Angeles every year. She still uses the talents God has given her, Congratulations to Eugene (CBC especially in music. She hopes to ‘50, ’67, CTS ’95) and Muriel (Green) continue travelling, and if plans go Farewell from Sharon Ralph, Coordinator of Alumni Relations Kelly (CBC ’50) who celebrated well, to move to Toronto in July, After more than ten very pleasant years serving as the coordinator of their 60th wedding anniversary 2011, and to Victoria, BC, in July, alumni relations, my new adventure as a “Retiree” is about to begin. But on September 30. They were 2012. Margaret hosted a “73rd what mixed feelings I have! Ambrose has been a huge part of my life since married September 30, 1950, and Birthday Celebration, Thanksgiving 1988 when I began working in Campus Services on the Regina campus and began home service with the Party and Concert” at the Kitchener- moving on to other roles over the years. I was so blessed to have always C&MA in Trail, BC. They began their Waterloo Chinese Alliance Church in had the “very best job on campus” and I will always miss it. What a privilege missionary service in Colombia in Waterloo, ON, on November 13. This to serve God by being allowed to serve the Ambrose Alumni. 1954, where they spent 18 years was also a farewell party for all of I will miss you – your emails, your phone calls and letters, your visits, and before being reassigned to Lima, her friends and former colleagues at meeting you in my travels to many different places. As I think of how our Peru to serve as coordinator of the University of Waterloo. She can alumni serve in the world, I am amazed and humbled. What a great group the Encounter With God project. be contacted at mlouis@uwaterloo. of people you are, and what a challenge to my own faith and commitment! After 12 years, they moved to ca or at 519.747.1552. She will be in I am not sure how God will lead me in the coming years, but I pray that He Quito, Ecuador and continued to Hong Kong in January and part of will give me opportunities to make the world a better place by serving Him promote the Encounter With God February, 2011. wherever He takes me. And I pray for Ambrose and for the Ambrose Alumni ministry throughout Latin America. as they continue to serve with courage and faith, equipped and enabled They now live in Regina, SK, and and guided by Christ. Thank you for ten wonderful years! continue to be involved in a variety - Sharon Ralph of ministries in Canada. The Kelly’s three children live in the USA, along

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1970s scriptureprayers.ca. Gladie invites out of Vancouver, then later for a faculty). Quoting from Dave folks to visit their website and drop company out of Saskatoon. She Blundell’s blog, “For certain … my Brian C. Austin (CNC ‘76) writes, them a line. Doug and Gladie have then became an administrative hesitancy to add more ‘stuff’ to the “I was a relatively poor student, three married children and eight assistant for HAZMAT in Regina. shelves of bookstores, coffee tables, coming to CNC too young – actually grandchildren. Richard and Robin continue to and Amazon’s website caused me running away from home and Rick (CBC ’70) and Helen Wiebe attend Cornerstone Mennonite to turn off my computer more than pleasing Mom and Dad at the Brethren Church in Prince Rupert, once. However, as a reader and a same time. In spite of the years (CBC ’69) have a busy retirement. They have been very active the last where Richard pastored until two leader, I am tired of reading about there and at the U of M, I didn’t years ago. He remains active in the how poor much of the world is and complete any degree. However, few winters with a group called Mobile Missionary Assistance church community, preaching and how poorly the Western church I did gain much from my time at volunteering with the Gideons and is doing. (It’s pretty easy to get CNC. I met my wife, Carolyn Shaw Program, which is a group for Christian RV’ers who volunteer at with Lighthouse Harbour Ministries. an audience by being constantly (CNC ‘77) and I gained a deeper critical.) Instead, I want someone grounding in my faith. We now camps, churches etc. Check out Lois Polege (CNC ’88) writes, “After the member homepages at www. spending five years teaching as a to paint a different picture. I want have three grown daughters and to read something that motivates seven grandchildren. We are active mmap.org for news about their ‘Nazarene in Volunteer Service’ in involvement, and where you can Papua, New Guinea, in the early me with the vision of a different, in the Hanover Missionary Church in and very possible, reality. I want Hanover, ON. I’ve recently published also see photos of them, their co- 90s, I have been back home in workers and the projects that have Sedgewick working in adult literacy something to move toward, not my second book, a historical just away from. I want to read novel, titled Muninn’s Keep. occupied them for four months and career counseling for about every year. “We are enjoying 13 years. Currently I am excited something transformational, not More information and excerpts guilt-driven behaviour modification. can be found on my website at serving the Lord with MMAP about my ‘Learning Coach’ position and may be increasing our time in which I support adults who are I want someone to help me be www.undiscoveredtreasures. part of the solution, not just the org. Somewhere along the line I involvement. Our home is currently finishing their high school diploma Westbank, BC. When not MMAP- or preparing for the GED exam. I problem. So … more than once, I discovered the wonder of history picked up my computer again and and the thrill of research. Too bad ing, Rick teaches woodcarving, continue to be very involved with does commissioned carvings, sells our local church and have really kept writing.” For more information it didn’t happen while I was still a check www.daveblundell.ca/ student. We have kept close ties carving tools, and drives a limo.” been enjoying leading some Beth They hosted a “carving vacation” Moore Bible studies this past year. I book/. There are also some reviews with a number of former CNC listed at the bottom of the page… students, but have lost touch with in August. Helen does freelance also serve as Sunday School chair. I bookkeeping, as well as keeping have many great memories of CNC one specifically written by Dave many. Carolyn is a physiotherapist Brotherton on the Global Vault travelling regularly between two track of their business matters. days including good friends and lots They have two married daughters, of opportunities to learn and grow. I website, (www.globalvault.ca) … hospitals. She has just received a which is managed by Ron Brown 25 year ring, and has also worked Heidi and Brenda, and two adorable am grateful for the solid foundation grandkids, Jordan, 6, and her for my faith which those days (CTS ’77) who serves at the Western in two other hospitals and done Canadian District Office for the homecare physio during her career.” brother Nathan, 4. helped me to build. (I graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts and C&MA. Joy (James) Kaiser (CNC ’71) 1980s Religion, along with a B.Ed. from the enjoyed catching up on campus University of Manitoba in 1989).” and alumni news recently, after After quite a few years serving being “out of the loop for too in the Pacific Northwest District Bill (CBC ’86) and Melody long.” She writes, “I’m currently of the C&MA, and as a youth (Boonstra) Young (CTS ’87) live working/ministering at a facility pastor, Bonnie Govinchuck (CBC in Calgary, and operate a school for seniors in Shawnee suburb of ‘82) Nakashimada has worked bus company in the city. They are Kansas City, on the Kansas side. for a couple of years for George active members of Calgary First On Sundays I play for the Church Fox University as the Director of Church of the Nazarene. Melody is of the Nazarene service and sing a Graduate Admissions and Regional an avid scrapbooker, and she also concert each week. My part-time Sites…”the world of higher travels from time to time with Ian Victoria (Steele) Dulisse (CNC ‘93) business, Sounds of Joy, allows me education is quite fascinating! The Charter‘s or Don Quantz’s (both was involved in a medical mission the privilege of singing for other position requires some travel and current Ambrose faculty) Ambrose and adventure during August and senior care facilities around the city is never boring.” She has a son who choirs. Bill teaches Grades 1 to 6 September, 2009, along with a team as well. Find me on www.facebook/ is a freshman at George Fox and Sunday school/children’s church of physicians, registered nurses, myprofile/joyjameskaiser.” a daughter who is a junior in high and helps from time to time in the university students, and support school. youth group. staff. They flew into Lilongwe in Doug (CBC ’71) and Gladie Malawi and travelled to the clinic (Myklebust) Russell (CBC ’65, Richard Knox (CTS ’88) and his 1990s in Ngodzi, which is situated in 67) live in beautiful Victoria, BC wife Robin live in Prince Rupert, the valley along the Malawi River where Doug is a chaplain in an BC. Their son, Joshua (CBC ‘99) Dave Blundell (CBC ‘94) recently in southeast Africa. They were independent retirement residence lives in Vancouver where he works published a book (that was the there for two weeks, running run by Baptist Housing. Gladie is for the Pan Pacific Hotel. Their result of his Masters degree) clinics for eight days, including doing some writing, and recently daughter, Heather (CBC ‘01) was called Hungry For Life: A Vision of travel to an outpost clinic. Vicki published her book, Praying married on May 2, 2009 to Graham the Church that Would Transform worked as an RN, side by side with Through the New Testament, to assist Pennington, and Jonah Dylan the World. The book is published the doctors, treating the most people to pray God’s Word back to was born to them on May 4, 2010! by WestBow Press, a division of common maladies, malaria and Him. She found it a spiritual journey In the last few years, Heather Thomas Nelson. The book contains its complications, pneumonia, HIV to put it together and it is now achieved her commercial pilot’s a written endorsement by Dave and its complications, parasitic available on her website at www. license and flew for West Coast Air Brotherton (CBC ‘85, current infections, burns and febrile

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 25 FAMILY ties convulsions. The remaining days the University of Manchester have community programs in a then the time she spent in Ontario they did HIV presentations and in England. He was involved in neighborhood outside Kigali, which this summer. “I feel at home and clinics, travelling to and from the church planting in 2001, and now is include four soccer teams and a secure here, I’m where I am meant base, working with the children, senior pastor of a Korean church in choir. They are building a thatch to be for this part of my life. So I assisting with the church services Langley, BC, where he has served community centre where more have very little to complain about or on the two Sundays and attending for over eight years. Namgyu and teaching will take place. Their family be sad about...” has expanded, and it now includes the Mvuu Game park/shopping/and his wife, Heejoung, who he refers Jennifer (Adams) Dormer six teenage and young adult the Catholic mission museum. They to as a great coworker of his life (AUC ‘08) is working for Canada orphans, Papi, Onesphore, Senta, also distributed funds that had and ministry, have two teenaged Diagnositcs Centre, and is involved Agnes, Uwera, and Verena, who live been previously raised for water sons who love music and debating, in a young married’s small group, a with them and are learning about treatment tablets. a daughter who “is a bookworm” worship team, and as a youth leader and a six-year old son who started family life. Three of the girls from After graduation from seminary, at Foothills Alliance, her home elementary school this year. the girls’ soccer team were living Victor Koop (CBC ’78, CTS ‘94) church. “No kids to mention yet, in dangerous situations, so they and his wife, Gail (Martens) (CBC but we are hoping to get a puppy now live with the Mwunvaneza ‘95), and their family served in in the next couple of weeks to start family, and attend school. This is pastoral ministry until 1997 at the practicing our ‘parenting’ skills. Just the first time they have lived in Evangelical Free Church in Quill waiting for Adam (current Ambrose a family environment, and the Lake, SK. Then Victor pastored at student) to finish his last year of Mwunvanezas’ prayers are that the Evangelical Free Church for six classes then looking forward to his they will see Christ in them. Eddie years in Onoway, AB. Following internship and where God leads us has joined the pastoral team of their that, they spent a few months after that.” church, and Bonita has started a serving in a Mennonite colony in Judi (former CBC faculty) and cake and cookie business to provide Brianne Collins (AMBROSE ‘09) Cleardale, AB. They now serve a Henri Levesque (CTS ‘81) have employment for a group of young was recently accepted into graduate small church in Dorion, ON where four grandchildren – Monique and women with no income. studies at the University of Calgary. they have been since the summer Chris have three, (Norah 7, Hayden She started a two year, full-time of 2005, and have been blessed to 3, Ryder 1) with a new baby due program in September, 2010. build a church, “that is a miracle soon, and Noah and Kim have Brianne will be studying under Dr story in itself.” Victor writes, “We Sawyer (8 mos). Henri is busy with Hank Stam in the Department of have four children – our oldest renovations and landscaping. Psychology (specifically theoretical Paul is 30 and lives in Edmonton, Judi continues to teach at the psychology). married and runs his own Conservatory and accompany renovation company. Darlene is 26 recitals, etc. She recorded her Kelly Dyer (AUC ’01) recently and is living in Thunder Bay and new CD, Psalms for Pilgrims, with moved to San Jose, Costa Rica to works for Superior Propane. Jeff, soprano Cathy Rempel Quicke. attend language school for a year 21, graduated from school a year For more information, email Becky (Ralph) Sarafinchan (CBC before heading to South America ago and spent one semester at [email protected] or ’98) writes, “Darrell and I are busy as an International Worker with the Providence, and is now living with [email protected]. Judi and with our small renovations business, C&MA. “It is our hope and prayer his brother in Edmonton and hopes Henri are planning a holiday to and love watching our two girls that I will be able to be in Caracas, to find work. Tim…plans to go to Wales and England in December. grow up. I have so many fond Venezuela in a year’s time as part of college in Thunder Bay.” memories of my CBC days. One in a church planting team. I’m starting Tom McCullagh (CBC ’95) and his particular is starting class with Ken to get settled back into the life of Jaelyn (Culbert) Korsch (CBC ‘97) wife Rachel (Tymchak) (CBC ’88) Schamuhn (former faculty, CBC ‘70) a student again and I am loving reports that she is doing well since live in Regina. Tom still serves at reading an excerpt from My Utmost the opportunities to explore this receiving the Liberation Treatment Glencairn Alliance Church, now For His Highest.” beautiful country.” Kelly would in August in New York. “Please add as a lay-person. But in his new appreciate prayer as she studies the a thank you to alumni for all the role as a chaplain, he coordinates Spanish language. Connect with her prayers and support given for this the chaplaincy program for 2000s at [email protected] or on her treatment! It was a success!” the “F” Division of the RCMP in After graduating from Ambrose, blog, www.facebook.com/l/b8db9 Saskatchewan. “It has been and is Allyson Conrad (AMBROSE ’08) CPNZjdV1Ji5S8v2l5P0quQ; www. an amazing opportunity.” worked for a while in Ontario, scribblesinthesun.blogspot.com and then in 2009 she moved to Eddie (CTS ’94) and Bonita James Edel (CBC ‘02), writes that Busan, South Korea to teach. She is (Friesen) Mwunvaneza (CTS ’95) he and his wife Yvonne and their enjoying it immensely and plans to have been in Rwanda, serving with daughter Naomi have started an stay for at least a few more years. the EFCCM for a few years now. assignment in Japan (starting Oct 1). She joined a small Baptist church, Their children, Ishema (16), Inyota James is teaching all ages in a small and has learned to read, write, and (14), Imfra (10), and Inzobe (8) have city called Nikaho. adjusted very well to the move and speak the language, and is working are enjoying Rwanda. Eddie and on building up her vocabulary. She Lynnette Harris (CBC ‘03) has Bonita’s main work is to facilitate lives near her Korean friend, whom returned to Manitoba, after a training in trauma counseling. They she met in Calgary, and is making few years ministering to youth in have teamed up with students many friends, getting to know the London, England, with the Salvation Namgyu Lee (CTS ’96) continued from Providence College, who culture and people more each day. Army. She is the director of Student studying for a while after leaving have done one training conference Her job as a teacher is rewarding Services at Booth University College CTS. He earned an ThM at ACTS so far with over 100 church lay and pays well. She misses family, in Winnipeg. “I…can tell that this Seminary in British Columbia, leaders. The Mwunvanezas also but enjoyed her parents’ visit, and job is a great fit for me. I am very and then earned his Ph.D. at

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 26 FAMILY ties excited to be working with students summer of 2005 she began the Callie is a science instructor at SAIT and in a Bible college setting. CBC church’s youth group, where she Polytechnic, and Essam serves at changed my life and made me who has ministered to well over 100 kids, the Mustard Seed Shelter. I am today…I only hope I can help held hundreds of youth events, students and support them the way and has taken the youth on several the faculty at CBC/Ambrose have trips including “Youth Camp” helped and encouraged me.” in Edmonton, “three60five” in Nipawin, SK, a youth conference in Samantha Ko (AS ’08) is excited Mexico, and a “Work & Witness” trip and filled with joy as she begins to Poland. Megan is also involved her next involvement under The on the church’s worship team, has Christian & Missionary Alliance. been director of VBS for eight years, She recently completed her Kendall Ann Brown, was born on serves on the church board and missionary apprenticeship with May 7, 2010, to Dave (CBC ’02) and daycare committees, and will get Toronto Alliance Church, and God Erin (Koudys) Brown (AUC ’07) involved in just about anything, has led her to a new area of service. who recently moved to Ontario “especially if there is pizza or iced Highlights along this journey have where Dave is the new lead pastor cappuccino mentioned.” (Megan Derrick Gilbertson and Rebecca included her attendance at the at Bayridge Alliance Church in works along with Norm (CNC ’85) Thistle (both Ambrose ’10) were C&MA General Assembly in Turkey, Kingston. Previously, Dave and and Heather Hajian (U of M ‘85) married on July 10, 2010, and now during which time she received her Erin were at Grande Prairie Alliance who also serve at the church, and live in Calgary, where Rebecca acceptance by the denomination Church in Alberta, where they who just celebrated 25 years of serves in the enrolment office at to be an international worker, ministered as Community Life marriage! Congratulations, Norm Ambrose University, and Derrick serving with the Vietnamese pastor. Kendall’s older brother, and Heather. is employed by a local roofing Cole, was born March 16, 2008. living in Cambodia. She was also supplies company. encouraged and amazed at the CONGRATULATIONS TO: power of God, which was evident BIRTHS in her visit to a rehab centre during Dr Dennis Straub (AS ‘07) who a trip to Serbia, where she saw lives earned his doctorate a few months changed, and a breaking out of ago. the bondage of sin and darkness. Following that, a six-day personal Rev Robert Wilms (AUC ’06) who retreat in London helped her to was ordained in September, 2010. spend time with God, reflect on Rob and Char (Ralph) (AUC ’04) the trips and ministries she had live in Calgary with two-year old recently experienced. Samantha’s Elizabeth, and are expecting baby preparation for her work in #2 in early October. They serve in Cambodia included a two-week pastoral ministry at Rockyview Alliance Church in Calgary. pre-field orientation in Calgary, a Jaxxon Anderson, was born short stay in Edmonton, a visit to Aaron Timothy Cambers was Rev Jeremy Zacharias to Bryan (CBC ‘02) and Krystal her homeland from June to August (Ambrose’07) who was ordained in born on March 15, 2010. His parents, Anderson on June 11, 2009. Jamie and Catherine (Thistle) for family gatherings, and visiting December 2009, and who serves at Jaxxon and his twelve-year old friends and donors. A two-week McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church in Cambers (both NUC ‘05) and big brother are keeping their family of brother Noah (2 1/2) are doing language acquisition program Brandon, MB. four very busy! was completed in Toronto in great. Jamie is working in sales and as a musician, and Catherine is August, and Samantha headed to WEDDINGS Cambodia in September. working at the Pregnancy Resource Center in Moncton, NB. Isaac Olufemi Ojewole (AS ‘07) was married in August 2008 in Calgary. His wife, Aramide (Oyedeji) Oluwayemisi, is also from Nigeria. Isaac has been overseeing a new church in Calgary and “the Lord has been our guide.” His wife attends school outside of Calgary. Megan Polowski (NUC ’04) serves Elijah Edmund Kai Bergen was at the Church of the Nazarene in born on May 1, 2010, a little brother Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, which for Lara Gwyneth Leigh Bergen celebrated five years of youth who was born April 24, 2007. ministry on August 15, 2010. While a Mom and Dad, Roslyn (Weber) student at NUC, Megan spent two Callie Clark (NUC ‘06) and Essam (CBC ‘04) and Jason Bergen are Benjamin Liam Cawthra was born summers in the Yukon, working in Atta (current AS student) were enjoying parenting two little ones. on March 24, 2010 to Kevin (CBC ‘01, the daycare, leading VBS (Vacation married on June 19, 2010, in Jason is still running his painting current staff) andHelen (Bartsch) Bible School) and falling in love Calgary, AB, where they continue company in Edmonton, and Roslyn Cawthra (CBC ‘01). Benjamin’s with the north. After graduation to live. They plan to enter doctoral is on maternity leave from Beulah older brothers are Marcus (4) and she moved to Whitehorse. In the programs in the future, but for now Alliance Church in Edmonton. Damion (3).

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Isaac Daniel Gaw was born on ministry in Kamloops, BC, with The Richard (CBC ’73), his wife Jean, Angola, where he taught English February 25, 2010, first child for C&MA. daughter Kathleen (CBC ‘77, CTS from 2008 to 2010; development Matt (CTS ’07) and Ingrid Gaw, who ‘86) and her husband Dale Ibsen of a children’s discipleship program serve in pastoral ministry at South (CBC ‘78, CTS ‘85) and their two with a six-year curriculum; Gate Alliance Church in Calgary. children Celine and Michael (both establishment of Know-How current AUC students), son Tim as an English Institute to make Bryan Samuel Hollinshead (CTS ’93) and his wife Pat (CBC ’81). a contribution to the youth of was born on June 17, 2010, first The family arranged for charitable Angola, allowing them to pursue child for Lee (CBC ‘99) and Jana donations, in Adina’s honour, to further studies in computer and Hollinshead, who serve in pastoral be received by her alma mater, business. His work was developing ministry at the Alliance Church in Ambrose University College. the business side, curriculum Winfield, BC. development, teacher training, etc. Margaret Elizabeth Mary (Waite) However his over-riding theme Tanner Elijah Ulriksen was Christensen (CNC ’38) of Calgary, AB, and work focused on helping the born to Chris and Terra-Lynn passed away June 30, in her late 90s. young people involved develop (Bradbury) Ulriksen (both CBC ‘01) She was the widow of Dr Charsten spiritually. He quickly adopted roles on April 14, 2010. Tanner joins with Christensen, a former minister in the of father, counselor, and advocate his older brothers, Darrian, Avery, Church of the Nazarene who passed for the many students and teachers and Cayden to round out the family away in 1992. After graduation, that came through the doors, and to four wonderful boys. Cayden has she pastored churches in Alberta continued to do so until the end declared Tanner to be his baby. (including in Brownvale) until of his life.” Janet and the children, her marriage to Charsten in 1939. Esther, Paul, Daniel, Elizabeth, and MEMORIAMS Together they spent many years Alaya Janelle Jarvie was born Jonathan, continue to live and serve pastoring and teaching in Alberta, on April 29, 2010, second child for Adina (Schmidt) Chapman in Angola. New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan. Jon (Ambrose ‘07) and Carmen (CBC ’47) passed into the Lord’s In 1959, they moved to Calgary Joanna Johnson (CBC ‘71) (Neufeld) Jarvie (CBC ‘00). Alaya’s presence in Calgary, AB on July 6, where she remained faithful in work passed away in her 57th year, on older brother is Brennan Paul who 2010. As she put it in some of her for her Lord. For hobbies, she grew March 4, 2010, after a long and was born in June, 2008. last words, “It’s time to go home, isn’t it?…I want to go home.” She prize-winning roses and enjoyed courageous battle with cancer. Joel Scott Schalin was born on was holding a portrait of herself painting, as well as several other She will be missed by her sister August 9, 2010, second son for and her late husband, Gordon crafts. In her later years, she enjoyed and brothers, and many other Michael (Ambrose ‘07) and Cara V. Chapman (CBC ’47), who had visiting elderly ladies hoping to family members and friends. She Schalin who serve in pastoral passed away seventeen years relieve some of their loneliness. had lived in Waterdown, ON for ministry at Parkview Alliance before her. Gordon and Adina met She is survived by three sons, one most of her life, had worked for Church in Vermilion, AB. Joel is a in Victoria, BC where she graduated daughter, and their families, as well many years at McMaster University, great addition to the family and as an R.N. and midwife in 1946 from as her two sisters and their families. was a committed member of the very much loved by big brother Waterdown Alliance Church, and the Victoria General Hospital. She Jean (McKenzie) Edey (CBC ‘46) Jude. a long-time member of the John served as a nurse in the hospital in went to be with her Lord on April Laing Singers. Ceepeecee, BC in preparation to 5, 2010 at the age of 92 years. Left go with The C&MA to Indonesia, to cherish her memory are her On July 23, 2010, beloved husband, where they served for 40 years. husband of 62 years Reg (CBC ‘48, father, grandfather, and pastor, Adina did nursing care in a remote former staff), and five children and Edward McCarthy (Ted) (CBC ’42), area, taught for many years, and their families, including daughter went to be with his Lord whom wrote a book on the life of Jesus and son-in-law, alumni Norma (CBC he loved and served. Predeceased Christ, published in the Indonesian ‘73) and Les Kingdon (CBC ‘95). by Ruth, his wife of 50 years, Ed language, that is still considered Jean dedicated her life not only to leaves to mourn his loss, his wife one of the government approved her Lord and her family, but also Irene, daughters Vivian (Ray) textbooks on the Christian religion. to children around the world, and Foley (CBC ‘65), Valerie (CBC ‘69) Evangeline Selah Temple was “If one were to count the number she was particularly remembered (Wes) Field, Ruth (Lawrence) Hahn born on August 17, 2009, and of Indonesians, who without for her generosity to less fortunate (CBC ’69), Nola (Don) Renfrew, recently was welcomed into hesitation would call Adina ‘Ibu’ or people. 11 grandchildren and 13 great her new family, parents Ed and ‘Mother,’ then her children would grandchildren. He will be missed Hannah (Truong) Temple (both Jim Holden (CTS ’82) passed away number in the hundreds.” Adina by many other family members. CBC ’01), and older sister and on January 26, 2010. He and Janet, is survived by her five children, five Ed and Ruth ministered in eleven brother, Madalyn (3) and Elijah who survives him, had worked with grandchildren, and one great- C&MA Churches in Saskatchewan, (6). The Temples serve in pastoral SIM in Angola for many years but, grandchild, including alumni, son Alberta and British Columbia. more recently served under the Throughout the years Ed’s dry Navigators in Angola. “Jim leaves a sense of humour served him well. legacy of academic achievement, Thanks to our alumni for submitting these news items. He loved people and had a gift but his greatest contributions were If there are other alumni and former students, faculty, staff who would for encouraging others. Leading what he did with his education: like to have updates published in Family Ties, please send your items to Bible studies, preaching, visiting 1986 to 2003 seminary training the alumni office – [email protected] and serving as chaplain at Kelowna church leadership and pastoring at Be sure you specifically ask to have it published, and we will make General Hospital were activities the Instituto Superior Evangelico every attempt to include it. Please mention the school(s) with which that Ed enjoyed and pursed with de Lubango (ISTL); teaching at you were associated, and the years. enthusiasm until his recent illness. the Private University in Lubango,

Fall/Winter 2010/11 anthem 28 FINAL word

Providing a Home Away from Home

Connie Russell provided me with and learned to live out leader and was given the opportunity to Residence Director my own relationship with God confidently be an RA to my own floor of women. and independently. Through the various successes and failures s a former Ambrose student, living One of the role models that I had in of that year, God used my time of ministry Aand experiencing the community the residence was my first Residence in the residence to refine and mature me. life in residence was one of the most Assistant (RA), Sarah. She was a third Now, several years later, as the formational aspects of my education. year student who was chosen to shepherd Residence Director at Ambrose, working However, coming to school I was unsure the women on my floor. Sarah was alongside my husband Matt, I have had of what living in residence would be like. welcoming, fun, warm, and was always the privilege of seeing students move on I can very distinctly remember having to willing to be a listening ear. Through her from the tentative fear of their first days on say goodbye to my parents in my dorm leading and teaching, I was challenged campus and develop into mature, confident, room and feeling a swirl of emotions. At to pursue a deeper understanding of who and spiritually grounded young men and seventeen, I was nervous to leave home God is and how to live a holy life that is women. Residence life has provided the for the first time and scared that I wouldn’t honouring to Him. Through the residence context for this transformation. Living be able to make friends. Little did I know Floor Meetings (Bible study times), small and learning in community provides that the residence would fast become my groups, prayer times, and community life ample opportunity to interact with other home away from home and that the women my relationship with God was constantly students with different ideas, interests, and there would become some of my most fed and I grew rapidly in knowing Him backgrounds. The Ambrose Residence intimate friends and confidants. Perhaps better. It was also in residence that I was program does this while also providing most significantly, it was during my time given some of my first opportunities to the support and nurture of a confessing in the residence that I was able to take the lead my peers and to discover that God Christian community. This setting has solid foundation of faith my parents had has gifted me with the ability to lead and been instrumental in the development of influence others. Two years after being a students as whole persons. It is my prayer very tentative freshmen and being cared that it will continue to be such a setting for Note from the Ambrose Career Development Centre for by my RA, I had grown into a poised generations to come. Thank you to all the organizations and churches that have forwarded information about full-time and part-time job and ministry opportunities for our students and graduates! Planned Giving We are now able to post these opportunities on the school website, providing easy access for our students and alumni from around the world! We welcome employment opportunities for local, national, and international settings whether it be for summer employment, part- A Planned Gift benefi ts you today and time, full-time or contract work in any field. Ambrose tomorrow. Post opportunities: Send an email with Ask us about: employment details to careerdevelopment@ • Annuities ambrose.edu. When you send in a • Bequests posting, please tell us that you are alumni. • Gifts of Life Insurance Unfortunately, we are unable to accept • Gifts of RRSP/RRIFs • Gifts of Publicly-Traded Securities telephone requests at this time. • Gifts in Kind Information for employers: www.ambrose. Please contact Harry Huebner edu/career/employment/employers Director of Planned Giving Looking for work? View opportunities: www. Phone: 306.591.4920 ambrose.edu/career/jobboard Email: [email protected]

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