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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Taylor University Bulletin by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GREETINGS FROM TAYLOR Circulation of This Issue, Eighty Thousand. BULLETIN OF TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, THE LIFE SERVICE COLLEGE. Entered as second class matter at Upland, Ind, April 8, 1909, under Act of Congress, July 16, 1894. VOL. XIV JUNE, 1928 NUMBER VII Where Shall We Get Preachers? By John Paul, President, Taylor University A recent event has jostled the composure of tion as we are able to believe they are doing the best church editors, and some have spoken Scriptural work—building according to the pat­ their alarm as loudly as they dare, to avoid rock­ tern shown them in the mount. The sure pro­ phecy of denominational disaster is in allowing ing the boat. Here it is: The Methodist Episco­ a continued shortage of recruits for the gospel pal Church with over four million communicants ministry. in the United States closed the year 1922 with The splendid editor of The Christian Advocate eight fewer ministers than it reported for 1921. (New York) regrets this ministerial shortage in The Presbyterian Church gained but forty-five his leading editorial of April 12. He alludes to ministers in all branches combined. Good mem­ the many reasons assigned for the shortage, and bership gains are shown, yet it is notable that then assigns one more , in his estimation, the out­ Methodism, the greatest evangelizing agency of standing reason. history, this year surrenders to He says: "The reasons as­ the Baptists its distinction for signed for the scarcity of can­ being numerically the largest didates for the ministry are evangelical church in America various and exceedingly var­ or the world—8,207,704 to 8,303- ied. From the purely pruden­ 824. tial excuse of inadequate com­ It is true from our standpoint pensation to the crassly ma­ that Methodism has the most terialistic spirit of the time, preachable gospel message and, the causes claimed run the in its charter doctrines of the whole gamut of human life and witness of the Spirit and entire experience. It is exceedingly sanctification, the most wonder­ doubtful, however, whether the ful apprehension of the secret of finger of the expert diagnosti­ the Lord. It is therefore not cian has been put on the real tempered to do business upon sore spot and kept there long certain slogans with which other enough to impress the public ecclesiastical bodies can succeed. with the fact and its impor­ The old fashioned revival has tance. made it the greatest church in "There are relatively fewer the world, and only the old fash­ of our most promising young ioned revival can keep it in the men choosing the ministry as lead. We do not mean that the their life work because there revival must be conducted by ex­ are fewer homes in which the actly the same methods in every Mr. E. O. Rice, who some time ago ministry is exalted as the turned away from an inviting busi­ generation; the only essential is ness career to work for the Master, greatest privilege and biggest that it shall get exactly the same finds his field as Business Manager business on earth. And that results in the salvation and sanc­ of Taylor University. See article. change of attitude has taken tification of souls. place because of a complete re­ The most alarming symptom for Methodism is versal of values. In the case of a great many good not in the Baptist numerical lead. If we are in people, that reversal is unconscious, but, for that God's order and doing His work, our first inter­ very reason, it is more complete." est is the success of His cause and the success of Let us make a point in concrete. Dr. Carroll's all gospel agencies is a pleasure to us in propor­ (Continued on page 3.) COME TO THE UPLAND CONFERENCE, JUNE 17-25. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Taylor University and Its Friends

COME TO THE UPLAND CONFERENCE to Christian work. Without capital to sustain The lively program of Taylor's commencement him he stepped out in faith like Abraham leav­ season will be intertwined with a splendid Con­ ing Ur of the Chaldees. He turned his back on ference on Christian Experience and World Evan­ flattering salaries, facing Die criticism even of gelism. Something will be going on from the his consecrated friends as well as his financial 14th to the 25th of June. The high days will be friends who believed he was spoiling a great the 17th, 20th and 21st. There will be programs banker to make a poor preacher. The winds of of unusual interest also on the 18th and 19th. difficulty have been blowing severe in his face Just a few samples: Dr. W. G. Nixon preaches ever since he left the business world, but he has the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday the 17th, been growing and seasoning like a young oak which will be followed with splendid services in tree. A faithful providence has given him just the afternoon and evening. Dr. E. C. Wareing the practical training he needed to become Busi­ of the Western Christian Advocate will deliver ness Manager of Taylor University. We bespeak the commencement address and the President of for him the prayers and encouragement of his the University will confer the degrees, from friends in the church and in the financial world. 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 on the 20th. On the pro­ It is our judgment that none of them will have gram throughout these days will be Dr. I. M. cause to regret any of their good letters of com­ Hargett, Reverend T. C. Henderson, editor of mendation and encouragement. the Christian Witness, Oswald J. Smith of Tor­ Mr. Rice is a son of the late Reverend S. Rice, onto, John Thomas of England, Mrs. Iva Dur­ a leader of full salvation evangelism in the last ham Vennard, Joseph Owen and probably John generation. He therefore inherits an intelligent Owen, J. B. McBride, Dr. G. F. Oliver, George appreciation of the movement aside from the fact J. Kunz, Miss Ruth Harris the gifted vocalist, that he is himself a sane and exemplary witness Dr. Newton Wray and Dr. John Paul of Taylor to the fulness of the blessing. It looks as if University. Full program sent on request. Taylor University ought to be a good place for A cafeteria at the dining hall will render ser­ him to exercise his business talent and at the vice at moderate rates. Our local committee same time fulfill his calling by multiplying him­ wiH undertake to secure room accommodations at self in the multitude of ministers and Christian nominal cost, and if possible without cost, for all workers who are being trained at this old school. who will write ahead stating their needs and the time they will arrive. OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF EVANGELISM It is a matter of no small interest when we an­ EDWARD O. RICE, BUSINESS MANAGER nounce to the world that Reverend Myron E. An important feature of this issue of oui Bul­ Taylor of Wisconsin has accepted the relation­ letin is the introduction of Mr. E. O. Rice who ship of Director of Evangelism in Taylor Uni­ upon the retirement of our faithful Brother A. versity. Mr. Taylor was educated in North­ Dickerson, May 1st, assumed the position of western University, but his education has been Business Manager of Taylor University. Mr. supplemented by a remarkable ministerial ca­ Rice, now a licensed preacher of the Methodist reer in his own State. The character of his evan­ Episcopal Church, has had a remarkable business gelism is indicated in the fact that he has con­ career for a young man in possession of no per­ fined himself seven years consecutively to evan­ sonal fortune of his own. His transparent hon­ gelistic campaigns in one conference. The slo­ esty and absolute loyalty to duty were discovered gans of his work are: "No sensationalism; no in the business circles of Chicago when he was little more than a child, and he passed rapidly fanaticism; no rat-trap methods." "Everything from the position of cash boy for Marshall Field backed by the authority of the Word of God." He and Company to Baldwin and Farnum messen­ preaches a full gospel and believes the Bible. ger on the Board of Trade; then Paymaster for Mr. Taylor will take some vital interest in the George L. Thompson Manufacturing Company; financial needs of the institution while organiz­ then Currency Teller of the Admissions Depart­ ment for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in ing and marshalling its yet unmeasured evange­ St. Louis; then Manager of the Credit Depart­ listic forces. His experience in the pastorate al­ ment of the Commercial National Bank; then so will serve to make him a well balanced leader Chicago Mianager for the note brokers, Holbrook, of young preachers. Much of his work will be in Corey and Company of New York; then Vice President, First National Bank, St. Paul; then the field where he will look after the interests of Vice President and director at once of two De­ a definite evangelistic organization centering in troit Banks, Bank of Detroit and Highland Park the institution; but he will also give some val­ State Bank. uable lectures and instruction to the pastors and At this point Mr. Rice felt a call to step out in­ evangelists in training. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN

TAYLOR UNIVERSITY'S POSITION Methodist Local Preachers Association transfer­ /. red the patronage of Taylor University to its own We accept the sixty-six books of the Holy Alumni Association made the school no more in­ Scriptures as God's word, authoritatively inspir­ terdenominational and no less Methodist than it ed by the Holy Spirit; the final authority in every was before. The Taylor Alumni are quite as matter on which it speaks, and the sufficient rule Methodistic as the lay preachers of the church. ^rfor every man's faith and practice. It matters little to the present administration which should be the patronizing body, as both II. associations are worthy of the fellowship; but We accept the the Local Preachers' Association in legal session fundamental has signed it over to the Alumni Association; and, doctrines of so long as the latter prefers to assume the trust, C h r i s t i a n ity the action cannot be changed. as set forth in John Paul. the Apostle's creed. III. (Continued, from page 1.) We stand for statistics carry the figures of one little group of full salvation believers who at this time are emphasizing the from all sin for message of Bible holiness and specializing in re­ ^ all men on the vivals. They have 3,002 ministers, and 64,221 * merits of Jesus' members. Their recruits for the ministry in blood: by the pro­ 1922 were sufficient to net an increase of 431 cesses of repent- preachers. An increase of nearly one-seventh, ance, justifica­ or 14 per cent. True some of these small move­ tion by faith and, ments dig into the old church and attract a few after justifica­ ardent ministers whose providential mission per­ tion, entire sanc- haps should be in the old churches; but after dis­ tificationby counting for all such allowances it remains not a faith, through guess but a fact that where we stand by the Bi­ the baptism a.nd jy[yron Taylor, Evangelist, Pastor, ble, exalt the experiences of grace and emphasize fulness of the Editor, College Man. Now Director salvation evangelism the problem of ministerial Holy Spirit. We of Evangelism for Taylor University, supply fades away. When God is entreated to believe in world pour out His Spirit upon all flesh our sons and evangelism as a sequence to this; but we hold daughters will prophesy. that all who die in wilful rebellion against God In conferences proximate to such schools as shall be eternally lost. We believe in interces­ Taylor University the evidence of this is almost sory prayer as a means, under God, for reaching annoyingly obtrusive to brethren with new the­ ology leanings. Again and again comes the com­ lost souls. mittee's announcement while recommending can­ didates, "He was educated in Taylor University." TAYLOR AND METHODISM Taylor is a member of the Association of Ameri­ The relation of a college to a church is not de­ can Colleges, doing standard college work, termined by charters. Charters only define the though it has also a theological seminary, being mode of control, and they are more or less for standardized. In the thinking of some, its con­ technical consumption. The true relation is de­ tinuous revival tide disparages its rank with termined by: (l) The way the college fosters schools of higher learning and makes it a Bible the essential standards of the church. (2) The School, for preachers and missionaries only. One contribution the college makes to the life of the wealthy banker, explaining his refusal to help church through its membership and ministry, Taylor, said that he did not favor turning a col­ especially through its ministry, upon which the lege into a church. We excused him. We want quality and quantity of its membership depend. no money with backing straps attached. Taylor (3) The way the college is able to meet any de­ University is a college of liberal arts and sciences, mands peculiar to the constituency of the church with all that is essential to modern education; and secure a reaction of patronage. (4) The but it keeps an atmosphere where a student with measure of official recognition the college re­ a call to the ministry or mission field will prob­ ceives, based upon the above. ably keep the call and where many receive a call Taylor University could qualify under this as who came to its halls without a life plan. an ally of several denominations; but the fact that a fourth of the student body this year are NEW CATALOGUES ARE READY preparing for the ministry or mission field of the Methodist Church must be disconcerting to the Our general catalogue is ready, announcing rumor that Taylor turned against Methodism. Taylor University for 1923-1924. They will be The change effected last year by which the sent out free to all making request. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Several Things That Look Good

THE DEBT RAISING CAMPAIGN A GREAT CONVENTION In honor of Bishop Taylor's birthday, May 2nd, There has arisen a demand for a general con­ this institution began a debt raising campaign. vention for the promotion of holiness, and fifty Straining itself through the years to help scores representative leaders of the nation have signed of young people into an education and a life of the call. The date has been set for September 11- usefulness the institution has been allowed to 16, and the place Cadle Tabernacle, Indianapolis, sink gradually into heavy indebtedness. The wis­ Indiana. Dr. John Paul, President of Taylor dom of this is frankly questioned and the sup­ University, has been designated as the chairman porters of the school are given the assurance of of a committee of twelve to prepare the program a different policy hereafter. Despite the large and direct the convention. The committee is na­ overhead the debt has not increased this school tional in its representation and the first steps of year and it has been a school year of wonderful the preparation have already begun. It is be­ enthusiasm and peace and blessing. While the lieved that this will be one of the most signifi­ debt is great it need not be alarming. The as­ cant spiritual events of this generation. Our sets of the school are more than four times its readers are invited to reserve this date and be in liabilities. Yet it remains that we need $100,000 Indianapolis. at once payable on these debts as early as possible and not later than October 1st. Though this call WILL YOU WANT THE BULLETIN LONGER?* has just been made, something like $5,000 has This Bulletin comes to you free, and we enjoy been pledged on it. The friends of Taylor are anx­ sending it if it is of interest to anyone. Our ious for its honor and we believe they will take mailing list has reached the proportion of eighty our word in the statement that nothing will cause thousand. It is self sustaining, as we get more it to thrive with one hundred per cent usefulness than enough in voluntary offerings to pay for it, like the settlement of its debts. We ask each but we shall reduce the list hereafter: and, since one who reads these lines and who is able to do secretaries do not always know, we fear that it to send us $500 on the debt raising campaign. some may be dropped who want to keep in touch We are frankly requesting that everyone in sym­ with the school. Will you not write us a word of pathy, however small his resources, will cast a cheer at once and authorize the Bulletin to con­ vote for the cause by sending at least $1.00. tinue?

THE FORWARD MOVEMENT "A Book Much Needed" Previous issues of this bulletin have announced "WHAT IS NEW THEOLOGY?" the Forward Movement of Taylor University in By John Paul, D.D. which $500,000 has been called for, payable in President, Taylor University. It sounds a clear note, and captures a vote. two years, and $1,000,000 in estate notes and de­ For the old-fashioned plan of salvation; ferred payments in order that Taylor University It reveals the dead root and the fictitious fruit may render the world service which seems in­ Of the Biblical critic's plantation. tended for it in the providence of God. On this The editor of a General Conference organ says that the neighboring city of Marion has cast the first ery minister of the gospel today needs to read It." A leading missionary journal of the Orient says: "Such a vote of confidence by signing up for $20,000. reply to the so called new theology is much needed at this time." Our main appeal for the major part Price $1.00. Taylor University Press, Upland, Indiana. of this important fund will be to the consecrated people of God everywhere who believe the Bible and know how needful it is that MY VOTE FOR TAYLOR UNIVERSITY Taylor University fill its place in the educational (Our hope is to hear this time from every reader of the Bulletin. Fill out and draw a circle around the figure you world. If we can get people to pray about this enclose.) matter we believe that there will be no trouble in Taylor University, securing the necessary funds. It grows plainer Upland, Indiana. every day that the establishment of this work is I enclose the amount marked ($1,000 according to the will of God and that if it fails it $500 | $200 | $100 $25 | $10 I $5 will be because some of us fail to obey his voice. $2 | $1.) Our student groups and state representatives I wish you to understand that the institu­ in Pennsylvania and Michigan are setting out to tion is remembered in sympathy and prayer, raise $100,000 in their respective states, and in and you will be welcome to continue sending Wisconsin, $50,000. Other states where our gos­ the Bulletin. pel teams are ministering in spiritual things will NAME no doubt show their appreciation by responding ADDRESS to the material needs of the school.