Fall 2008 connection Vol. 14-3

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Tyndale Launches Public Phase of $58 million Uncommon Ground Capital Campaign

Cabinet calls for participation in this historic opportunity During its quiet phase, the campaign raised $37 million. President Brian C. Stiller commented, n Saturday, May 31, 2008, “We are thrilled with the generosity of those who friends and supporters gathered have contributed to the first phase of the at Morrow Park, the home of campaign. It’s a strong beginning as we reach to Tyndale’s new campus, to mark achieve the goal of $58 million that will allow us Othe official public launch of Uncommon to implement our vision for future expansion. Ground: Tyndale’s Campaign for the Future. That expansion means that we will graduate It is believed to be one of the largest more and more students who will inspire, effect fundraising campaigns undertaken by a Christian transformation, instill justice and serve humanity organization in Canadian history. The objectives as leaders – in Canada and the world.” of the $58 million campaign are to underwrite the Dignitaries, faculty, alumni, staff and cost of the Morrow Park property; to refurbish volunteers shared in the celebratory service and the new campus and existing Ballyconnor attendees said they were inspired and campus and to provide seed funds for new and challenged by the encouraging words. growing university and seminary programs. Campaign Chair Tim Hearn, recently retired This event marked an historic moment for Chairman and CEO of Imperial Oil Limited, Tyndale as it signified a literal move ‘from the remarked “My dedication to this project comes cul-de-sac to the main street.’ Campaign leaders from my understanding of the needs for our talked about Tyndale’s vision for expanding the children and our coming generations. In a secular university and seminary and outlined how the age, who will help our young people to campaign will support this vision. —continued on page 5 Pastoral and Chinese Ministry Program Celebrates 20 years of Service

ay 4, 2008 was as memorable as At the banquet, the keynote speaker, Dr. Rod Association of Theological Schools and Dr. Carver it was historic. On that day the Wilson, President of Regent College (Vancouver), Yu, President of Graduate School of Pastoral and Chinese Ministry brought a motion of solidarity that was formally Theology brought greetings on behalf of their (PCM) Program celebrated its passed by its faculty. The motion expressed a institutions, as well. As a research and ministry M20th Anniversary. A gala banquet featured the shared, “deep love for China and its peoples” and arm of PCM, the Centre was theme, Thanksgiving for a Pioneering Ministry— congratulated the Chinese Ministry program on established in 2001. The centre’s mandate has been Visioning for a New Century of Challenges. this milestone of excellent ministry. Wilson to advance Chinese ministries in North America About 450 persons were in attendance. This encouraged attendees to become conduits of and the world. It is focused on conducting and included members of the Chinese Ministry and God’s loving purposes and so provide meaningful facilitating scholarly research on Chinese ministries Tyndale faculty, staff, alumni, donors and also support to the administrative team: Dr. Barbara and appropriating such findings into frontline friends. It is estimated that a significant majority Leung Lai, Director of PCM and Nelly Chau, ministries. Annually there are many opportunities of pastors in the Greater Toronto Area from the PCM Administrator and Ministry Coordinator. for professional development in the form of Chinese community are Tyndale graduates. Dr. Daniel Aleshire, Executive Director of the training, seminars, and consultations.

To Educate and Equip Christians to Serve the World with Passion for Jesus Christ Message from the President 2 Brian C. Stiller a Vision Growing Editor’s Note Great things are happening at Tyndale and Excerpted from President Brian C. Stiller’s OUR CALLING just in time for the fall semester. Our Address at the Uncommon Ground In this secular and pluralistic world, there are institution continues to tread on uncommon Campaign Launch, May 31, 2008 various options on how we might see our calling. ground and rewrite history. The public launch First the Christendom model, in which of Tyndale’s Capital Campaign signifies a A COMPELLING VISION Christians insist on dominating by way of major milestone in our rich tradition. It My heart is full today. For today we laws, rulings and preferential treatment. How declares the transition to making Christian announce publicly our commitment to build unbiblical. How unworkable. higher education more attainable to a in this community an outstanding centre of Second is the accommodation model. multitude of students. Christian higher education. Why today? Preferred by some who insist on the As Tyndale progresses, it is exciting to see In our time we wrestle with day-to-day “freedom from religion” it is not unlike the the creation of many programs as we welcome market-driven issues that influence family, school teacher who asked the children what the new cohort of students. It is evident our community and nation. However, there are game they wanted to play at recess. Some institution will reach great heights as we deeper, profound realities that do more than wanted hopscotch, others volleyball and continue to launch new and exciting programs alter driving habits or modify the collection some dodge ball. “Well, class,” the teacher such as the Bachelor of Education and the of garbage. They fundamentally affect our responded, “since we can’t agree on one Doctor of Ministry programs. sense of self, family, personal and community game, we won’t play any game.” This issue of Connection will highlight responsibility and who we are in this Our calling is neither of the above. many great things that are occurring at expanding cosmos. Instead we are captured by the engagement Tyndale such as the induction of new faculty, The cultural sands dramatically shifted in model. Life is not “our way or the highway.” the celebration of the Pastoral and Chinese the late 1960s. Canada began to lose its It is to walk the roads of our world, living Ministry and Leading Edge Programs and also Christian presence in the world of public out the life and presence of Jesus. the reintroduction of Homecoming. endeavors. That loss came by way of three So what would best characterize a Tyndale It is evident this semester will bring a Christian communities. The Roman Catholic graduate? If people said, “They so loved us season of great faith and optimism. community, beginning dramatically in that nothing was too much for them to give —Natasha Carr is the Acting Managing Quebec, suffered an enormous loss of up, in the honour of the Christ they follow or Editor of Connection and also Corporate influence and presence. And given Canada is for the well-being of those they serve.” Communications Assistant at Tyndale 47% Catholic, when she shifts, the entire Our commitment is this: to prepare University College & Seminary. culture feels it. Mainline Protestantism lost graduates who are marked by the life and presence in numbers and moral and spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ, who inspire hope, influence. The evangelical community trapped who effect transformation, who seek justice in a sectarian mind-set had neither capacity and lift humanity, in service as leaders to Corrections nor understanding of what it meant to engage Canada and the world. On page five of Volume 14-2, Dr. Mariano in public square ideas or to exert influence. And where will those engagements take Di Gangi’s name and date of birth were As a result, the space of religious influence place? In the dark and lonely places which a misstated. The correct spelling of his name is was left rather empty. narcissistic generation avoids. In the words of Di Gangi not DiGangi and his date of birth is And yet we live in a surprising age. What German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, July 25, 1923 not July 2, 1923. seems to be counter-intuitive, is strong and “When Christ calls you, he calls you to die.” On page 12 two people are incorrectly vibrant—an undercurrent of interest in the identified. The photo caption should have Christian faith. CONCLUSION read, Mel Finlay; Ron and Ann Mainse, So as a Christian community, very much So today we move forward. This is a hosts of 100 Huntley Street, engaged in a rooted in the historic evangelical church, we beginning. Today, we give thanks to God for lively discussion. believe it is time to take this Christian faith— his provision and enablement. We celebrate The editorial team of Connection regrets vibrant in its beliefs and transformative in its with gratitude the enormous gifting already these errors. potential—mainstream. It is time to go from made by some of you here today. We ask you a cul-de-sac to the main street. to join us in completing the task.

Contents Tyndale University College & Seminary Capital Campaign Launch ...... 1 Connection Fall 2008 Vol.14-3 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON M2M 4B3 Canada Pastoral and Chinese Ministry Program (Published September 2008) Tel: 416-226-6380 ext 2784 Fax: 416-226-6746 Celebrates 20 years ...... 1 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tyndale.ca Acting Managing Editor: Natasha Carr, [email protected] Grads receive message on the first deadly sin ....3 Historic launch of the BEd program ...... 4 Graphic Design and Layout: Eyetoeye Design Tyndale University College & Seminary’s Connection is Photography: Sam Chang, Kevin Gonsalves published three times per year by the Corporate Paul Bramer and Don Posterski appointed ...... 5 Copy Editing: Rick Doust, Arnold Neufeldt-Fast Communications Office for alumni, donors and friends. Alumus retires in Taiyuan ...... 6 Contributing Writers: Natasha Carr, Janet Clark, Dahlia Fraser, This publication is the property of Tyndale University Celtic Christianity Study Tour ...... 7 Jacqueline Getfield, Kevin Gonsalves, Daniel Scott, Brian C. Stiller, College & Seminary. Requests to reproduce or re-use all Homecoming returns to Tyndale...... 11 or any part of the content contained herein should be Elizabeth Sweet, Rachel Wielinga, Daniel Wong. Leading Edge celebrates 10th anniversary ...... 11 addressed to the Office of Communication, Tyndale Distinguished Alumni ...... 12 University College & Seminary. Graduate Q & A with Joyce Philips...... 13 Rachel Wielinga reflects on her first year ...... 15 Grads receive message on the first deadly sin 3

raduation Chapel was held on satanic mindset. This is a frame of mind that their experiences at Tyndale. April 8, 2008 at the Sisters of St. needs to be dealt with,” says Krishnan. University student Luke Haggert reflected Joseph Chapel at Morrow Park. He says there are many warning signs of pride but on the experience and memories he received at At the chapel, the graduating many people do not recognize them because pride Tyndale. He suggested that many students will Gclass, faculty and staff received a life-changing changes in many ways. “Pride always divides. also go on the same journey. message on the deception of pride. Pride is good at camouflaging itself. Christians “The experiences and memories students The message entitled, “The First Deadly need help in detecting it,” says Krishnan. will endure at Tyndale will be a strong Sin,” was delivered by Sunder Krishnan, His message aimed to let audience determining factor in shaping who they are,” Senior Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church. members understand that pride is hard to Haggert said. During the message, Krishnan addressed the detect. He also brought attention to the fact Seminary student Karen West remembered problems arising with a mindset that openly that many Christians try to justify their actions how her brain felt stretched from all of the embraces pride. Throughout his message he even when they are wrong. studying. She soon came to realize it was more illustrated why it is important to understand Krishnan told attendees that pride can be than that. “The studying of God’s Word stirs what pride is in order to know how to deal recognized if defensive feelings arise when awareness and I was able to think about the with it properly as Christians. He said receiving constructive criticism. church and the world differently,” she says. embracing pride can lead to a proud spirit and After the sermon, one student from the this can lead to other ungodly things. university and another from the seminary —Natasha Carr is Tyndale’s Corporate “Pride is universal and it is the essence of a graduating class presented reflections about Communications Assistant. Learning life lessons at graduation

raduation is a day of transition, from a dream fulfilled to ones to be realized. Once they were students who animated the halls of GTyndale University College & Seminary. Now they are graduates, stepping out into a world of emerging opportunities. The graduation ceremony this year was held on May 10, 2008 at Queensway Cathedral in Etobicoke. It gave everyone a chance to reflect on how important their accomplishments were. This is the day all students strive for. When it comes it is a milestone for the graduate, but God,” says Ashley Saunders, who received an ▲ Grads anticipate their moment to walk on stage. also a noble day for family, faculty and staff. It is Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious a chance to see the living success stories of once Studies. Saunders said that Tyndale taught her continually surprise us,” said Scott Moore. He struggling students, now graduates with degrees, some real-life lessons that have transformed her. received a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry. diplomas and certificates. “Tyndale has changed us. We leave as different Moore was passionate about the teachings It is also the time of year when students men and women than when we began,” she says. he learned at Tyndale and how it made him instantly transform into members of the Alumni Initially she was nervous about leaving her embrace the concept of surprise. Association. Outside these walls they represent small town of Owen Sound to begin a new life “Surprise is everything I learned at Tyndale. Tyndale. Once students make the transition to at Tyndale. It was a place far from her familiar It is the beauty of Tyndale that opens up a world alumni, they become part of the school’s rich settings. She says she experienced the same of surprise,” he says. history. Now it is their turn to create their own fear when her parents dropped her off to The graduating classes also received a history with the teachings they have received here. summer camp as a child. Nevertheless, her time powerful message from Tyndale honourary During the ceremony two students from and accomplishments at Tyndale created doctorate recipient, Ajith Fernando. Fernando’s each graduating class offered their reflections. enduring memories. Now she stands as a new address was entitled, “Life and Work in Tough This year 169 students graduated. member of the alumni family and says her Settings.” He addressed the frustrations many “Today we stand as testimonies to our choice of a school was right. graduates will face once outside their academic “I could’ve recieved a degree anywhere, but life. He warned graduates to be aware of “bitter I’m so glad I came here and experienced life righteous people [because] they are also dangerous.” change at Tyndale,” says Saunders. Fernando reminded grads to remain Despite all of the anxiety many graduates steadfast and focus on what God has in store. experienced before this day, by the end of it, “Do good unto the Lord increasingly. It is everyone realized it was worth every late night not futile. Our obedience to God is a building and hurried paper. It was clear that students were block in constructing the new Kingdom,” he says. ready to enter into the next milestone of their He reminded graduates that “God’s reward is lives. But with God clearly in control. always there, even though the lazy and dishonest “We leave Tyndale as men and women ready seem to get away with their bad behaviour.” to serve the church. We are filled with ideals, ▲ Honourary degree recipient Ajith Fernando reflects before dreams and visions. But it is only when we loosen —Natasha Carr is Tyndale’s Corporate addressing the crowd. our grip on these visions of life that God will Communications Assistant. 4 Milestone for Tyndale as BEd Launches

t was an historic day for Tyndale. On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, the Bachelor of Education program began at the new Bayview campus. The inaugural cohort of teacher candidates gathered together in the auditorium to meet their classmates and professors for the first time. IDr. Daniel Scott, Dean of the university, led a brief dedication service in the morning before orientation to the program began. Tyndale staff and faculty were on hand to show their support. After many years of hard work by faculty, staff, administrators and outside supporters, the start of the BEd program was a time of celebration. “The first day of the BEd program was exciting and momentous,” said Dr. Scott. “I stood at the front door and welcomed new candidates as they BEd FACULTY arrived. It marked the launch of a program that will have significant Core Faculty influence throughout our educational system.” Carla Nelson PhD, University of Alberta Dr. Carla Nelson, BEd Director, said “the teacher candidates are extremely Douglas Hayhoe PhD, University of Toronto enthused to be developing their professional understanding and skills.” (also Faculty Advisor) The summer term includes a foundational course called “Democratic Elmer Thiessen PhD, University of Waterloo Values, Christian Perspectives, and Education” taught by Dr. Elmer Thiessen Jane MacIntyre MA, University of Waterloo and “Democratic Values, Catholic Perspectives, and Education” taught by (also Faculty Advisor) Patricia O’Reilly (for those students preparing to teach in Separate Schools). Vera Teshow, an administrator and classroom teacher from Peel Board, is Part Time Instructors teaching “Creating Safe, Engaging and Inclusive Learning Environments.” Beverley Ann Muir MEd, O.I.S.E., University of Toronto A Tyndale Board member and a Toronto District School Board Principal, C. Robert Foster EdD, O.I.S.E., University of Toronto Carol Scaini MEd, University of Toronto Beverly Muir is teaching “The Education Act and Ethical Standards for the Danny Seto MDiv, Tyndale Seminary Teaching Profession.” Robyn McMaster and Dr. Ellen Weber of the MITA Donna Donalds MA, University of Toronto Brain Based Centre are co-teaching “The Developing Learner.” Kimberly Maich PhD, Philosophy (cand.), Brock University After the summer term, the teacher candidates will begin a fall term that Michael Ling MTeach, Griffith University includes a number of practice teaching days. Tyndale’s unique 12-month Philip Howard PhD, Philosophy (cand.), O.I.S.E., program offers teacher candidates over 100 practica days, far beyond what University of Toronto is offered in many BEd programs, providing candidates with the experience Rick Cunningham MEd, O.I.SE., University of Toronto they need to be successful. Rick Cunningham, a retired principal, is the Trevor Brown MA, York University Coordinator of Teacher Candidate Placements. He has negotiated practice (also Faculty Advisor) teaching placements in eight Greater Toronto Area school boards. Vera Teschow MEd, O.I.S.E., University of Toronto The next cohort will begin in July 2009. Enrollment is limited. Learn more at www.tyndale.ca/university/education. Faculty Advisors Bryan Dixon MDiv, Tyndale Seminary Diane Letsche MEd, York University Joanne Williams BEd, University of Toronto John (Jack) Helferty MEd, University of Toronto faculty Michael Wodlinger PhD, University of Alberta New Peter Ferguson BA, York University announcements:

Daniel Driver (PhD, Old Testament [cand.], University of St. Andrews) has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. The title of his thesis is University Updates “Scripture’s Textual Authority: The Work of Brevard Childs in International Context.” Expanded offerings in Music: Siegfried Tepper will be W. Paul Franks (PhD, Philosophy [cand.], University of Oklahoma) has been teaching “Introduction to Music I and II” and leading a appointed as Lecturer of Philosophy. He specializes in the area of philosophy of Choral Ensemble. There will also be Piano (taught by religion with interests in metaphysics, ethics and modern philosophy. Mr. Tepper) and Vocal l (taught by Charlene Pauls). Lessons are also available. Douglas Hayhoe (PhD, University of Toronto) has been appointed as Associate The Board of Governors recently appointed Dr. Professor of Education. He comes with a significant number of years in the Stanley Walters as Professor Emeritus. Dr. Walters public school sector as a classroom teacher, textbook designer and trainer of (Professor of Religious Studies) will be teaching trainers. Hermeneutics in the fall and winter semesters. The university will be offering a number of online Bradley Truman Noel (ThD, University of South Africa) has been appointed as courses this fall and winter (Psychology, Business Director of Pentecostal Studies and Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries. Administration, Geography, English and Religious He completed his Doctorate of Theology in Pentecostalism and Postmodernism Studies). and has extensive experience with the Pentecostal communities in The Pentecostal Studies track will begin this fall. In Newfoundland and Labrador. partnership with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador (PAONL); students will be Elmer Thiessen (PhD, University of Waterloo) has been appointed as Research able to complete either a Bachelor of Religious Studies or Professor in Education. Dr. Thiessen brings significant teaching experience at a a Bachelor in Religious Education with a focus in public institution. His most recent book is In Defence of Religious Schools and Pentecostal Pastoral or Youth Studies. This will allow the Colleges published by McGill-Queen’s University Press in 2001. students to obtain credentials with the PAONL. Seminary Updates 5 Posterski Named to the R. J. Bernardo Family Chair of Leadership

nternationally known also includes pastoral ministry Posterski assumes the Chair of Leadership Christian leader, speaker and 16 years on the leadership on an interim basis, following the tenure of Dr. and author Dr. Don staff of InterVarsity Christian Paul Magnus. Part of Posterki’s role will be to Posterski will serve as the Fellowship. Throughout his strategize for the next chapter in the R.I J. Bernardo Family Chair of vocational career, Posterski development of the Chair of Leadership and the Leadership at Tyndale Seminary has demonstrated outstanding Tyndale Centre for Leadership. for the coming academic year. The leadership capacities and Thanks to the generous endowment of the endowed Chair of Leadership, one effectiveness. Chair of Leadership by the R.J. Bernardo of the few of its kind in North “We are convinced Don will family, every seminary student at Tyndale American theological schools, make a stellar contribution to receives leadership education as part of their aims to raise the bar of excellence Dr. Don Posterski the Leadership Chair,” says Dr. studies. As Posterski notes, “All students are in Christian leadership in the Janet Clark, Dean of Tyndale streamed into a leadership learning experience church, the marketplace, and the public sphere. Seminary. “His life-long focus on developing where they come face to face with themselves, Posterski has held the position of Research leaders, his astute capacities for contextual and their potential to lead personally and Professor of Christianity and Culture at the analysis, his research and communication skills, vocationally. This affirmation of leadership as a seminary since 2004. He recently completed 17 and his passion for justice form a rich and way to live can re-order how people view years of distinguished service as a senior distinctive location from which to wrestle with themselves and how they understand how God executive with World Vision. His background the leadership issues of our time.” wants to use them.” Bramer Appointed Tyndale Launches... Inaugural Director for Doctor —continued from page 1 understand that all of our life is the Lord’s?” of Ministry Program Hearn firmly believes in the foundations of a Christian education and the necessity of higher Christian learning. “Who will engage the minds of r. Paul Bramer has been appointed as our young people with the vision of what God can do Director of the new Doctor of Ministry through a life dedicated to His service?” program at Tyndale Seminary. Hearn also recognizes the historic accomplishment “We are delighted that Dr. Bramer of Tyndale. “In purchasing this beautiful property, Dhas accepted the challenge to serve as the inaugural Tyndale has taken an enormous step forward in its director of this exciting new doctoral program at vision of both educating students as well as building a Tyndale,” says Dr. Janet Clark, Dean of Tyndale Christian values-based system for our country. I want Seminary.” He brings to the position the capacities to encourage all of us here today to join together in and competencies needed to launch and lead a first- helping Tyndale realize this uncommon opportunity for class program of advanced ministry education for the praise of our God and in service of our nation.” Dr. Paul Bramer Christian leaders.” Secretary of State Jason Kenney (Multiculturalism Born and raised in Ontario, Bramer has extensive and Canadian Identity), brought greetings on behalf ministry and teaching experience in Canada, including three years at Tyndale in the of the federal government and praised Tyndale for its early 1990s. He is an ordained minister with the Evangelical Covenant Church and contribution to Canadian society: “Christian a trained spiritual director with a master’s degree in educational administration institutions have a particular role to play in our from Brock University and a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Most society. As leaven, they activate and animate society recently he has served for 13 years on the faculty of North Park Theological from within – as do other institutions of faith. We Seminary in Chicago where he directed a master’s program, helped develop Centers should acknowledge that Canadian Christians have a for Youth Ministry Studies and Spiritual Direction, and taught in the areas of magnificent history of being leaven in our society. Christian spirituality, formation and leadership. The generous donors who helped to build this place “The vibrancy of the church in Canada and the world depends on leaders and pastors and who are funding its renewal as part of the who are growing and mature,” noted Bramer, who started July 1, 2008. “This professional Tyndale traditions are to be especially commended for doctorate is designed to facilitate that growth and further equip Christian leaders to guide their role in enriching Canadian society.” their organizations and congregations into new levels of mission and maturity.” The four distinguished Tyndale Alumni who spoke Bramer's proven record as an effective educator, administrator, researcher and at the event were Chris Lewis, Sarah Lublink, Minho ministry mentor along with his expertise in technology-assisted distance learning, Song and Marion Goertz. These alumni exemplify are significant assets that will greatly enhance a program that is drawing interest this “leaven” in society as they shared how the from ministry leaders across Canada and the world. impact of a Tyndale education has contributed to Tyndale's Doctor of Ministry is currently accepting applications for the first cohort their view of service in their world. of students who will begin their studies in May 2009. The degree is targeted to Full speeches and press coverage of the event are ministry leaders who aim to increase their ministry effectiveness, grow spiritually and on the campaign website: www.tyndale.ca/campaign. professionally, and develop their leadership capacities. For more information visit For more information on the campaign, please refer www.tyndale.ca/seminary/DMin or contact Paul Bramer (416) 226-6620 ext. 2272. to the special pull out brochure enclosed. 6 Tyndale Alumnus Retires in Taiyuan

hanxi, Taiyuan is a northern Now, with Finn Torjesen as the Executive well as several other languages), why not industrial city southwest of Beijing Director and some 25 expatriate workers have him retire in Taiyuan? in the People’s Republic of China. and some 25 Chinese workers, Evergreen is In April 2008 I visited Evergreen It is not a typical location for a openly Christian and faithfully serving Service with the hope of establishing an Sretired business leader and missionary. The China in a variety of ways: agricultural, internship site for students in Tyndale’s air quality due to pollution and sandstorms medical, consulting, education and Business Administration—International is bad. And the history for evangelicals is economic development. Development Program and met with Finn sobering. In 1900, in front of the Provincial Governor, 77 unarmed missionaries were martyred during the in Taiyuan. And yet a Tyndale alumnus lives happily in retirement in this city on the great plain west of the Taihong Mountains. His name is Dr. Edvard P. Torjesen. A Newsweek article (June 2008) tells how Dr. Torjesen came to retire in Taiyuan. Edvard’s father, Peter Torjesen was a Norwegian evangelist who sheltered wartime refugees until the Japanese dive-bombed his mission in 1939 and killed him as a “people’s martyr.” After the war, denied entry to the United States and not wishing to return to Norway, Edvard Torjesen came to Canada under the “China quota.” This was fixed at 105 people per year between 1943 and 1965. He studied at then Ontario Bible College in 1947. ▲ (from left to right) Sandy Torjesen, Edvard Torjesen (PhD), Daniel Scott, He went on to serve as a missionary in and Finn Torjesen, MBA, Executive Director of Shanxi Evergreen Service.

Torjesen. Finn took me to see his father who “An immigrant mentality says, ‘I love this place, I’m going to be a is living happily in an apartment and cared part of this community, I’m going to put my roots down here.’” for around the clock by four Chinese Christian caregivers. Although suffering from Alzheimer’s, he is happy in his home. He eats well, listens to his music, plays his harmonica and is close to his family. Despite Asia. He became an expert in languages and Evergreen has not only assisted Shanxi advancing Alzheiemer’s, his prayer of worked on scripture translation into province. The US Congressional Record for blessing upon me and my wife still resonates Taiwanese and Mongolian dialects. He also June 10, 1997, notes that the Committee on with us. We were privileged to meet with published Fredrik Franson: A Model for Finance held meetings on issues with regard to such a godly man. Worldwide Evangelism (Pasadena: William the United States Administration’s renewal of Tyndale students in Business Carey Library, 1983). the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) trade status Administration—International Development In 1990 the Shanxi government invited with China and the United States. Testimony will be able to do internships with Shanxi Edvard’s North American offspring back to was received from Madeleine K. Albright, Evergreen Service. As a result, they will learn Shanxi to unveil a monument to Peter Secretary of State; Edvard P. Torjesen, a great deal about how to do business in Torjesen. Shanxi’s Vice Governor addressed Executive Director of Shanxi Evergreen Service China from Finn Torjeson and his staff. In the 15 or so family members, including Edvard and others. On June 17, 1997, Torjesen also an interview found in Team Horizons Torjesen and his son Finn. He said, “You addressed the U.S. – China Trade Relations (Volume 3, Issue 1, 2008), he explains one are the picture of an old Chinese family— and Renewal of China’s MFN status Hearing important principle for business in China: three generations gathered to honour an before the Subcommittee on Trade of the “Colonial mentality says, ‘I have the ancestor. We want your kind of people Committee on Ways and Means of the House expertise, I’ve learned the language, I’m back in China.” of Representatives. going to share my expertise, and I’m going to In response, the Torjesen family founded After a distinguished career, Edvard P. go home when I’m done.’ And people know the Colorado-based Shanxi Evergreen Torjesen retired. Unfortunately the Torjesen it. An immigrant mentality says, ‘I love this Service, a non-profit humanitarian group. In family soon had a difficult problem to face. place, I’m going to be a part of this so doing they accepted the invitation to help Edvard now lived in long-term care in the community, I’m going to put my roots China with its social and economic needs. U.S. Northwest. He had developed down here.’” Evergreen’s purpose is “to assist Shanxi and Alzheimer’s and it was advancing. He was He has done that. So, too, has his father, other Chinese provinces by developing public becoming difficult for his caregivers, not to a Tyndale alumnus. Perhaps someday other benefit services for the common people, mention it was very costly for the family to Tyndale alumni from our Business program continuing the good works of Ye Yongqing support him in retirement. The family made will retire in Taiyuan as well. (Leaf Evergreen, i.e. Peter Torjesen), a crucial decision: since dad had grown up acknowledging God's gracious calling in our in China until the time his father was —Dr. Daniel Scott is the university lives and reflecting the credibility of Christ.” martyred and since he spoke Mandarin (as Academic Dean. High Crosses – The Celtic Christianity Study Tour 7

After the quiet of Iona, came bustling Edinburgh, beautiful and historic. We had time only for a wee visit to spots such as John Knox’s house, Edinburgh castle and St. Giles Cathedral. Then it was on to the other great historic centre of Celtic spirituality, Lindisfarne. It was the missionary monk St. Aidan from Iona who came to this coastal region in north east England in the 7th century. He founded a community which became the spiritual centre of the region of Northumbria. The Lindisfarne Gospels, another illuminated manuscript was produced here. Today the Holy Island of Lindisfarne continues as a centre of Celtic spirituality and we met Ray Simpson, Guardian of Holy Island and leader of the Community of Aidan and Hilda. Members of this ecumenical community live in various parts of the world and are joined together by their commitment to a particular rule of life based on the Celtic tradition. ▲ Dr. David Sherbino on the far right sightseeing with his group in the north of Ireland. We were privileged to have Simpson give us two lectures on contemporary Celtic am standing on Iona, a tiny island in the because of its extraordinary beauty and the spirituality, focusing on the themes of nature inner Hebrides, off the west coast of fact that, though in ruins, it still impacts the and evangelism. Scotland. It is sunny, windy and blissfully visitor as a holy place. The Christian witness Lindisfarne was our last stop. We returned quiet. Before me is the Iona Abbey with of centuries lingers here in the peaceful hush home with hundreds of pictures of Ithe imposing stone high cross at the entrance. and the evidence everywhere of the monasteries, cathedrals, high crosses, castles, With my 20 fellow travelers I am here to community’s devotion. Though there has not lochs, seascapes and landscapes, inspired by learn about the influence of this ‘cradle of been a church here for some time, there are examples of people who sought and followed Christianity.’ Iona, we learn, was the base from fresh graves in the graveyard among the God and by the rich history of this branch of which Irish Celtic Christians reintroduced centuries-old ones. This is still seen as a place the Christian Church. Christianity to Great Britain in the Middle Ages. of nearness to God. The original abbey was founded in 563 by St. St. Patrick and his spiritual descendants — Dahlia Fraser is the Seminary Administrative Columba who came to Iona from Ireland. It would approve. The nearness of God is a Assistant for Academic Programs. grew quickly and became one of the largest central theme in Celtic spirituality. The created religious centres in Western Europe. After a world is seen as a sign of that nearness. devastating attack by Vikings in the 8th century, Christians in this tradition anticipate and the abbey was eventually rebuilt by the celebrate the presence of God in the ordinary Benedictines in 1203. The most recent events and tasks of daily life. Other prominent restoration was undertaken in 1938 by the Iona themes in Celtic spirituality are: the Trinity, Community, an ecumenical Christian movement community, soul-friendship and evangelism. committed to living the gospel in today’s world. At St. Patrick’s and Christ Church The visit to Iona came half way through the cathedrals in Dublin we traced the long line Celtic Christianity study tour led from May 26 of bishops who led the Church in Ireland to June 7, 2008 by Dr. David Sherbino, from St. Patrick to the present day. We gained Professor of Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry. a sense of the impact on the Church of Covering sites in Ireland, Scotland and Britain’s turbulent history. England, the tour would take us far back into Also in Dublin we visited Trinity College, the history of Celtic spirituality. It also allowed Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious university, us to explore its contemporary expressions. founded in 1592. During this time we saw the The tour began in Ireland where we visited famous Book of Kells – a lavishly decorated sites associated with St. Patrick, including: the copy, in Latin, of the four Gospels, hill of Tara where according to tradition he handwritten and illustrated by monks at Iona challenged the pagan priests; the city of in the 6th century. The Book of Kells is, Armagh where Patrick built his church in 445 perhaps, the most famous of the illuminated and served as Bishop and also Downpatrick Biblical manuscripts in existence. where his tomb is situated. At Glendalough, From Dublin we left Ireland behind and site of a 5th century monastic community, the headed to Scotland and Iona. Here we switched surviving stone buildings and imposing high our attention to St. Columba and his monks. tower seemed to put us within shouting Their evangelistic endeavours would take the distance of the people who followed St. Kevin Gospel throughout Britain and beyond. Seated to this remote and idyllic spot 17 centuries in a garden overlooking the abbey and the sea ago. Glendalough (valley of two lakes) is one we listened to Dr. Sherbino’s lectures on St. ▲ of the most visited sites in Ireland, both Columba and Celtic monasticism. High cross outside the abbey, Iona. 8 Graduation Memories

▲ Yaovi Ayena and Billie Ang, all smiles before the ceremony.

▲ Graduate Josh Samuels stands with dignity.

▲ ▲ Brian Stiller, Ajith Fernando, honourary doctorate Ashley Saunders addresses graduates and recipient and The Honourable Jake Epp, Chancellor. attendees with her student reflection.

▲ Dr. Lilian Wong, Associate Professor of Psychology, is happy for her graduates. ▲ President Stiller congratulates graduate Paul Clark for his achievement. ▲ Scott Bulloch beams with excitement as President 9 Stiller congratulates him.

A beaming Andrele ▲ Jean-Charles takes a moment to reflect her accomplishments while lecturer Susan Ellfeldt hoods her.

▲ Tara Mansbridge and Dr. Janet Clark, Academic Dean, Seminary.

Heather Liscombe, Laura Carr and Jennifer Hughes ▲ express happiness for their achievements.

▲ Brian Stiller, Geoffrey Moore, honourary degree recipient and his son Scott Moore. ▲ Dr. Arnold Neufeldt-Fast, Seminary Associate Academic Dean and Hugh Rendle, Library Director entering in the graduation ceremony.

▲ Gerry Kroezen eagerly anticipates being hooded by Dr. Brad Faught. 10

▲ President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Brian C. Stiller welcomes guests to this historic occasion.

▲ Board of Governors members Geoff Moore and Susan Finlay enjoying the morning festivities with David Stiller. Susan is also a member of the Campaign Cabinet.

▲ Sister Margaret Myatt, General Superior, Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, delivers a scripture reading from Psalm 139: 1-18. ▲ Campaign Chair Tim Hearn shares the Campaign’s compelling vision.

Fred Reinders and wife Jane pause for a photo with John and Kerry Carmichael and Roger ▲ David Zimmer, ▲ Lindsay. Fred, Roger and the Carmichaels are members of the Campaign Cabinet. Willowdale MPP brings Provincial greetings.

Uncommon Ground Campaign Launch Moments

Former Tyndale President’s Dr. Victor Adrian and Dr. William ▲

McRae enjoy a light moment before the ceremonies. ▲ Smiling for the camera from left to right: Peter Tang, Winston Ling with wife Stephanie, and Dr. Puiwing Wong with wife Celia. Tang and Ling are members of the Campaign Cabinet. Ling is also Tyndale's VP and Chief Enrollment Officer.

Honourary Alumnus Rev. Dr. Minho Song shares of the impact Tyndale ▲ had on shaping his life and ministry. Dr. Song currently serves as senior pastor at Young Nak Korean Presbyterian Church of Toronto. ▲ Lorna Dueck, Host of ListenUp TV, interviews Campaign Vice Chair Archie

▲ McLean and Sister Margaret Myatt, General Superior of the Sisters of St. Secretary of State, Jason Kenney (Multiculturalism and Joseph of Toronto at the press conference after the ceremonies. McLean Canadian Identity minister) brings Federal greetings. also serves as Chair of Tyndale’s Board of Governors. Save the date for Homecoming 2008! 11

n Saturday October 4, 2008 the Alumni HOMECOMING 2008 Association will be 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM hosting Homecoming at “UNDER THE BIG TOP” Tyndale’sO Ballyconnor campus. It is a Kids event (Parents can leave their time to relive long forgotten memories Homecoming – children or can stay and play all day long.) and a place to create new ones. This This event includes games, food and fun! year’s festivities will be, we believe, October 4, 2008 ones to remember. 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM Homecoming 2008 will give you the ALUMNI & FACULTY REUNITE opportunity to reconnect old ties with friends and Mingle with alumni, faculty, students faculty you have lost touch with, renew and friends. The agenda for the day will consist of: relationships with Tyndale and rediscover what the Alumni Association has to offer you. • Kids program 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM It is also an opportunity for us. The Alumni • Networking sessions for alumni TYNDALE UPDATES Association wants to address what’s important and faculty Join the Alumni Association, meet the to you, regardless if you are in the field of • Updates about what is new at Tyndale and Alumni Committee and learn what’s going ministry or working in the marketplace. We what the Alumni Association can offer you on with Tyndale and Alumni. understand wherever you are in your lives you • Worship with Tyndale’s worship team 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM are doing God’s work by being living • Four development seminars SEMINAR testimonies and examples for Him. • Leading Edge break out session Your choice of two different seminars. Homecoming 2008 gives the Alumni (celebrating 10 years) Association the opportunity to show our • BBQ (switch) appreciation to you for representing Tyndale so 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM well throughout the world. The Alumni Association is hoping you will SEMINAR In the Alumni surveys you told us what you attend. Remember, Homecoming will create Your choice of two different seminars. wanted more of and we listened! So the the perfect opportunity for you to come back schedule this year was created with you in to Tyndale to rejuvenate lost ties and find out 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Alumni mind. The best part about Homecoming is any how your school continues to grow and reach BBQ member of the family can attend. You are great heights. Gather for a Tyndale BBQ complete with encouraged to bring your children to this fun We look forward to seeing you on hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken burgers filled day because there will be a separate kids October 4th! This event is free and is open and much more! program available. So whether you are young to all alumni and family members, faculty 6:30 PM or old – there will be something for everyone. and staff. To register, volunteer or if you WORSHIP WITH COLIN OWEN The agenda this year will consist of a variety of require more information, please contact the Join for worship to finish for the day. sessions which will appeal to any alumni member, Alumni Association at [email protected] whether you are in ministry or in the marketplace. or 416-226-6620 ext. 2107. Leading Edge Celebrating 10 Years!

he 2008-2009 school year marks formative year exploring the Christian faith, Leading Edge alumni are invited to reconnect the 10th Anniversary of the Leading seeking God’s direction in life and heading to with their own class at this Alumni Homecoming Edge program at Tyndale. Each Camden, New Jersey as part of a team to and meet others who have shared similar Leading Edge participant spent a spend a week in missions with Urban Promise. experiences. Let’s share what happened after that T year. One person was so touched by his urban experience that year that he is working in a ministry of compassion today. Leading Edge continues to make a strong impact on participants. Most recently students have assisted Toronto’s Urban Promise and spent a day helping at a homeless shelter. Fun is always factored in—with a wall climbing trip last year. Google “Tyndale Leading Edge” and you will find photos and recent news. Come to Homecoming on October 4, 2008 and meet some of the current Leading Edge students.

—Daniel Wong is Tyndale’s university Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries

▲ Situated in the back row, two former Leading Edge students on their way to Camden, New Jersey last April. The students are Azeb Sileshi, 2nd from left and Paul Klapwyk, 5th from left. 12 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon Brings Joy and Encouragement

The 2008 Distinguished Alumni luncheon was a time of fellowship, prayer, scrumptious food and Alumni encouragement. This year Distinguished Alumni recipients were Edgar “Rik” Lovelady (Diploma 1958) and Elie Haddad (MTS 2003). Both showed the kind of witness you can be if you let God take control and prayerfully do what He wants you to do.

ovelady’s journey to the Distinguished Alumni event took a rough turn. One month before the event, he experienced a heart attack that Linvolved one major artery. At the luncheon he said, “Now with more than three weeks restoration, I feel just great. God is in control!” Gods control was just one of the major themes that emerged from Lovelady’s speech. “When I came to Toronto Bible College in 1955, I had nothing to offer educationally. I had only two years of correspondence high school, 20 dollars in my pocket, and a lot of fear and trepidation. At TBC I took a chance that changed my life,” he said. Following graduation in 1958, the Biblical and missionary emphasis he received at TBC prompted him, along with his wife Grace, to ▲ Pictured left to right: Tyndale President Dr. Brian Stiller, Seminary enroll in Grace Theological Seminary (GTS) Distinguished Alumni Elie Haddad and Dr. Janet Clark, Seminary Dean. in Indiana. He earned a BA in 1960. Then in 1963 he completed an MDiv summa cum laude also from GTS. He later earned an MA field of Christian higher education. Over the Provost and CEO of the Arab Baptist in English from Saint Francis University, a years He has guided the process of making Theological Seminary in 2005. PhD in English from Purdue University and a something out of nothing in my life. He is Haddad said, “Tyndale’s education took ThM in Greek from GTS. He pursued further surely not finished yet!” me by surprise. It ignited a passion for the graduate education at Fuller Theological Being faithful to God’s call, missional church and the missional ministry.” Seminary, North Carolina Agricultural and Distinguished Seminary Alumnus, Elie He has used the foundations Tyndale gave Technical State University and the Jerusalem Haddad enrolled in the MTS Modular him to shape his ministry at ABTS. Center for Biblical Studies. Program at Tyndale Seminary in 2000. He After years of war and neglect in Reflecting on his Tyndale roots Lovelady became very passionate about the missional Lebanon, the ABTS had been going said, “Through the ministry of this place, now church. It was this passion that prompted through a “renovation” phase. Despite the your educational home, God saw fit to claim Haddad and his wife Mireille to return to political uncertainty and instability there, me for His service and enlarge my vision for the his native Lebanon. Haddad was appointed God has been growing and strengthening the ministry in ways that only He can. Lebanon is the only country in the Arab world where non-Christian students can enroll in seminary education. According to Haddad, Tyndale was extremely influential in the development of the new vision/mission of ABTS, and the curriculum that they are developing. Tyndale professor Donald Goertz is helping to create that curriculum. Both Haddad and Lovelady concluded their speeches by encouraging Tyndale to remain a place for missional theological education. They insisted that we all remember one key thing: it is not about us, it’s all about God. To Him we give all the honour and glory.

—Elizabeth Sweet is Tyndale’s Alumni ▲ Pictured left to right: Tyndale President Dr. Brian Stiller, University College Distinguished Alumni Dr. Edgar “Rik” Lovelady and Dr. Daniel Scott, University College Academic Dean. Coordinator. get doctrinallysound teachinginavarietyof great matchformy needs.Iknewwould Graduate Diploma ofChristianStudieswasa up comingtoTyndale becauseitsone-year level ofqualityChristianeducation. Iended the past,butthatitstillmaintains ahigh Tyndale’s reputationwasnotjustbasedon Ontario BibleCollege.FromJosh Iknewthat attended whentheschoolwasknown as Tyndale, Joshisherenow andmydad brothers, Wesley andJosh.Wesley studiedat Tyndale throughmydad, Easaw, andtwo JP into theserequirements? NC: HowdidTyndale fit foundation inChristiantheology. one-year programsthatwouldprovideagood personal walkwithGod.Iwaslookingfor apology, aplacewhereIcouldgrowinmy where Christiandoctrinewastaughtwithout secular world.Iwantedtobeinanatmosphere both inthetraditionalchurchsettingand good reputationfortrainingChristianleaders, Joyce Philip for specifically? institution whatwereyoulooking looking foraChristianhigher Natasha Carr:Whenyouwere then ventureintomedicalschool. study LifeSciencesatQueen’s Universityand result, shedecidedtogobackschool Christian ministrytoanotherlevel.Asa ▲ J Serving : Ihadheardalotofpositivethingsabout year studentcolleaguesSusanLeeandNatalieLam. Joyce Philiponthefarrightisallsmileswithherthenfirst oyce Philipwasonaquesttogain Seminary, shewantedtotakeher When Joycegraduatedfromthe when shedecidedtostudyatTyndale. deeper understandingaboutGod’s word : Iwaslookingforaplacewith God’s Kingdom inthemedicalfield accomplish inthemedicalfield? 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Alumni 13 14 Come Visit our Campus!

Admissions Research shows 71% of students say visiting a campus is their most trusted source of information (Chronicle for Higher Education, 2007). Now’s your chance to see what Tyndale has to offer:

Toronto’s Christian University Canada’s Leading Seminary

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Encounter Day Thursday, October 30, 2008 Encounter Day Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Preview Evening Saturday, November 15, 2008 Open House Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Encounter Day Thursday, January 29, 2009 Encounter Day Saturday, November 15, 2008 Open House Saturday, March 7, 2009 Open House Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Encounter Day Monday, January 20, 2009 Encounter Day Encounter Day: A special event for you to experience Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Preview Evening Tyndale’s graduate theological education with other Saturday, March 7, 2009 Open House prospective students. Sit in on a class, talk to students and Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Encounter Day faculty and find out about our flexible learning options.

Encounter Day: Come to Tyndale to preview our one-of-a- Open House: Our Saturday Open Houses are a great way kind university experience. Meet faculty and students, attend for you, your family and your friends to learn more about our community chapel, sit in on a class and tour our campus. Tyndale. Talk with faculty, students and staff. You can also visit our exhibit hall to speak with representatives from Open House: Our Saturday Open Houses are a great way for each program. you, your family and your friends to learn more about Tyndale. Take this opportunity to talk with faculty, students Personal Visits: Schedule a personal visit with your and staff. You can also visit our exhibit hall to speak with admissions counsellor to discuss how graduate theological representatives from each program. education can prepare you to serve God's Kingdom in the Preview Evening: Join the fun at an on-campus student event 21st century. These customized visits are tailored to meet your and stay overnight in residence! Chat with students, make needs and are scheduled according to your availability. new friends and enjoy breakfast on us the morning after. Visit our website, www.tyndale.ca/seminary/future/visit, for Visit our website, www.tyndale.ca/university/future/visit, for more information and to register for these events. more information and to register for these events. Giving Our Students a Voice

n April 2008 we invited our university students to participate in two surveys: the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) and a survey from the Canadian IUniversity Survey Consortium (CUSC). The SSI is coordinated by Noel-Levitz, an enrollment management consulting firm. It helps campuses reach and exceed their goals for enrollment, marketing and student success. This inventory measures student satisfaction and priorities which will show us how satisfied our students are as well as what issues are important to them. Tyndale last participated in this survey in this survey. Participants in this survey include departments to better communicate the great in spring 2006. Participants include public and the University of Toronto, York University and benefits Tyndale has to offer. private universities across North America. Trinity Western University. Participating in these surveys not only The CUSC is a group of Canadian The results of these surveys will be used by our provides an opportunity for our students to universities that work cooperatively to gain a University Retention Committee to improve student voice their opinions and concerns. It allows us to better understanding of the Canadian success at Tyndale. This Committee has been measure our success towards our goals and focus undergraduate student population. Their meeting regularly since October 2007. It is our efforts on those areas that require attention. survey provides comparative information on comprised of department heads within the Watch out for the results of these surveys student characteristics and experiences. This university and student representatives. 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