anthemThe magazine of Ambrose University College SPRING 2011

Pastoral Ministry

A Time to Prepare

Inside 5 Theology for Ministry Today Arch Wong, The Dean of Theology, describes the way that our changing world is impacting theological education. 6 Ministry on the Ground Four Ambrose alumni describe the challenges and joys of ministry in Whitehorse, Toronto, Edmonton, and Caledonia. 8 Getting Ready Ambrose Theology students Richard Sampang and Shelley Potts unpack their educational experience at Ambrose and future dreams for ministry. 9 The Future of Evangelicalism In an interview, author and teacher David Fitch explains his perspective on where the Evangelical movement is heading. 11 A Look Back at LYC Student Kalie Eeles, a member of the Legacy Youth Conference (LYC) Central Planning Team, reflects on a weekend of transformation.

2 Editorial 3 Academic News 10 Books 12 Educational Travel 14 Anthem Extras 16 Lions Athletics 18 Family Ties

Alumnus Rev. Stuart Williams (cover) challenged the youth gathered at LYC 2011 with the theme En Route. Many of them will study at Ambrose joining Stuart and hundreds of Ambrose graduates in ministry. What will ministry look like and how will they prepare? In this issue of Anthem we seek to answer these questions.

Spring 2011 anthem 1 anthem The magazine of Ambrose University College Spring 2011 Partners in Ministry with PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE EDITOR Howard Wilson CHANCELLOR AND ACTING VP EXTERNAL RELATIONS the Local Church Riley Coulter DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND EDITOR Kim Follis Many [students] tell me that their experience at Ambrose was DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING Wes Campbell transformational in preparing them for their current ministry. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND ASSISTANT EDITOR Elly Wick COPY EDITOR Each year denominational officials Kathryn Olson visit Ambrose to interview our upcoming DESIGNER George Toth graduates for ministry positions. At the LAYOUT exit interviews they tell me that they are Verge Design impressed with our students, and see places PHOTOGRAPHY where they will be effective in service in Erich Wong Daniel Yu local congregations or on the mission field. PRINTER Howard Wilson We try to be responsive, too, when they tell Rhino Pronto President us some of the new skills and knowledge Ambrose University College that our graduates should have to be 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0L5 ne of the real joys of my work in effective in our ever-changing world. General Inquiries 403.410.2000 Enrolment 800.461.1222 Othe past two years as President of At Ambrose, our motto is “Ambrose Website www.ambrose.edu Ambrose has been visiting the churches in is all about Jesus, and all about students.”

Publication Agreement Number 40063422 our Nazarene and Christian & Missionary We believe that the bride of Christ Anthem is published two times per year by the External Alliance constituencies. I’ve been in is the local church, and that part of Relations Department at Ambrose University College and sent to alumni, friends, and stakeholders. churches from Victoria to Charlottetown our role in the divine economy is to Ambrose is a Christian university college accredited by and dozens of places in between, and prepare servant leaders for that church. the Campus Alberta Quality Council, the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Association have observed our graduates in action I strongly encourage our students to of Theological Schools. Ambrose is the official denominational school of The Christian and Missionary as pastors, missionaries, and a wide stay involved with a local church while Alliance in Canada and The Church of the Nazarene variety of other leadership roles. And, the they are at Ambrose. While we want to Canada. It serves over 650 students representing many denominations in arts & science, education, local church is often where I encounter play a significant role in their spiritual undergraduate ministry and seminary programs. Donate our graduates who are working in the development through the integration of to Ambrose at www.ambrose.edu/donate. marketplace during the week. faith and learning in the classroom, and We’re proud of the way they are putting through chapel and small groups, it is only their Ambrose education to use serving in the local church that all the gifts and Christ and they’re proud of their Ambrose graces are present. training. Many tell me that their experience Almost all of our students have a strong at Ambrose was transformational in connection to their congregation. Their preparing them for their current ministry. church is their spiritual home. I would ask Sometimes it was the material they learned all of our churches to look at the young in class, but other times it was the personal men and women in their midst, and to attention from a professor or the character identify ones who may be ministry leaders development from a student leadership some day and encourage them to consider experience that made a difference. Ambrose.

Spring 2011 anthem 2 ACADEMIC news

active affiliates, and how we should Ambrose Signs Education Agreement evaluate the degree of religiosity or with Province of Alberta secularity in Canada. On Tuesday, February 2, Ambrose Dr Thiessen argues that we can President Howard Wilson, Board Chair explain different levels of religious Alex Baum, and Dr Bernie Potvin, involvement among active and marginal Associate Professor and Chair, Education, affiliates by looking to their different signed an historic and important experiences with the supernatural or Memorandum of Agreement with Alberta’s with their local congregation, and the Minister of Education, Dave Hancock. social influences that either encourage Under the Agreement, successful Ambrose or discourage involvement in a religious education students recommended to the group. With respect to whether we should Minister by Ambrose are deemed to have anticipate marginal affiliates becoming met the academic requirements for an active affiliates, marginal affiliates Interim Professional Certificate from the appear content with their current levels Province. of religiosity and regardless of changes The Agreement attests to our ability to Assistant Professor to the supply of religion in Canada (e.g., prepare teachers who can give evidence of better music or more relevant preaching), competencies indicated in the knowledge, of Sociology Joel most show little desire to pursue more skills, and attributes identified in the involvement in a church. This finding, Teaching Quality Standards. In a symbolic Thiessen Earns PhD combined with the heightened cultural way as well as a real way, this agreement influence of individualism and relativism ratifies the trust placed in us by Alberta oel Thiessen, Assistant Professor of (consequences of a plural and diverse Education, through the Campus Alberta JSociology in the Behavioural Science society) on people’s religious attitudes and Quality Council to offer the excellent Program at Ambrose, earned his PhD in behaviours, and the subsequent growing degree that we promised to offer, that was Sociology from the University of Waterloo percentage of Canadians who claim to have approved by the Minister of Advanced in January, 2011. His dissertation is titled “no religion” (especially among Canadian Education & Technology in January 2010. Active and Marginal Religious Affiliates in teens) leads Dr Thiessen to conclude that We will work closely with the Professional Canada: Describing the Difference and the it is likely that we will witness continued Standards Branch of Alberta Education Difference it Makes. secularization at the individual level to ensure that our graduates indeed meet His dissertation is based on forty- in Canada. More about Dr Thiessen’s all certification requirements in Alberta two in-depth interviews with active research can be found online on his and other provinces. As a result of this religious affiliates (those who identify Ambrose faculty biography page. agreement, Dr Bernie Potvin will sit on the with a religious group and attend religious Dr Thiessen graduated from Ambrose’s Alberta Council of Deans of Education. services nearly every week) and marginal Behavioural Science Program and This council serves an important function religious affiliates (those who identify completed both his Masters and PhD in Alberta, to ensure that all graduates with a religious group and attend religious work at the University of Waterloo. He have the very best teacher education services primarily for religious holidays returned to Ambrose as a faculty member program. and rites of passage). With the goal of in 2008. Joel Thiessen is among a growing At the signing ceremony, which improving our understanding of how group of Ambrose alumni who are going was also attended by representatives of individuals subjectively understand their on to distinguish themselves in graduate seven other Education degree-granting religious involvements, Dr Thiessen programs at universities across Canada institutions from the province, the Minister explored questions about what explains and around the world. The Ambrose of Education spoke about the importance higher and lower levels of religious community congratulates Dr Thiessen on of the agreement and noted that such an involvement, whether we might expect his achievement and is proud to count him agreement is unique in Canada. No other marginal affiliates to eventually become as part of our Faculty. province has a memorandum of agreement

Spring 2011 anthem 3 ACADEMIC news between a ministry of education and narrative, and online learning. Areas of Asia in schools, university, government teacher development programs. Howard speciality in which Dr Davis has been and mental health settings. Wilson spoke at the signing to affirm our involved include working with children, Randy Poon, BComm, MBA, PhD commitment at Ambrose to be full partners adolescents and their families with a (ABD), will start as Associate Professor and to fulfill that commitment by offering variety of presentations such as school of Business Administration on August the best teacher education program related problems, anxiety, and depression. 1, 2011. For the past 18 years, Randy has possible in order to meet the needs of Dr Davis lives on an acreage and raises worked for a variety of federal departments Alberta’s young people. horses. in Ottawa including the Department of The signing ceremony was indeed Dr David Peat, BEd, MEd, PhD, Finance, Treasury Board Secretariat, an historic and important event for will join the Education Program as Industry Canada, and, most recently in Ambrose. Associate Professor of Education on an executive capacity, the Department August 1, 2011. He has been involved in of Canadian Heritage. He also brings to New Faculty Appointments the fields of education, rehabilitation, and the faculty a wide range of experience Dr Lynn Davis, BA, BEd, MSc, PhD, health in various capacities since 1972. as a management consultant, lay pastor, RPsych, will start as Associate Professor of Responsibilities within school settings and staff member with Campus Crusade Psychology on July 1, 2011. Dr Davis has have included teaching in a number of for Christ. Randy enjoys running and all worked in the education system as teacher, subjects. He has also served as school things digital, and is especially an avid school psychologist, and counsellor, and psychologist, school administrator, district Apple fan. As a native Calgarian, the move has also worked in mental health and level Coordinator of Special Services, to Ambrose represents a homecoming for counselling fields. She is a registered Associate Superintendent of Schools, Randy and his family as they eagerly look psychologist with the College of Alberta and Executive Director of Research & forward to reconnecting with friends, both Psychologists. Dr Davis’ teaching and Innovation for Rocky View Schools, new and old, as well as becoming a part of research are focused on special needs, Airdrie, Alberta. Internationally, he has the Ambrose community. learning and development, mental health, worked extensively in the Middle East and Ambrose Seminary Announces Chinese Language Degree Programs In light of the need for religious leadership for the Chinese churches in Canada, Ambrose Seminary is offering the Master of Divinity (MDiv), the Master of Arts in Leadership and Ministry (MALM), support the Diploma in Leadership and Ministry, and the Certificate in Chinese Ministries in the Chinese language in partnership with the Canadian Chinese Alliance Churches Association (CCACA) and Xerox wholeheartedly the Association of Canadian Chinese Theological Education (ACCTE). This supports Ambrose partnership establishes the Canadian University Chinese School of Theology at Ambrose College Seminary (CCSTAS). The main language of tuition will be Mandarin, complemented by Cantonese or English. As with all Ambrose Seminary degrees, these degrees are fully accredited by The Association of Theological Schools (ATS). xerox.ca For more information on any of these programs, 1-800-ASK-XEROX please contact Patricia Tam at 403.410.2000, ext. 8914, or [email protected] © 2009 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved. Xerox® and the sphere of connectivity design are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Xerox Canada Ltd. is the licensee of all trademarks. Other company names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

Spring 2011 anthem 4 FACULTY profile

Theological Education for Ministry Today

Arch CK Wong, PhD faithful to Scripture and at the same time Pastors need to be able to not alienate members of non-Christian hat does it take to prepare women religious communities nor nurture religious Wand men for pastoral ministry deal with the questions their intolerance. Pastors need to be able to today? It is important to understand what deal with the questions their own church is happening in the North American own church members will members will have about other religions. religious landscape and the implications for have about other religions. The Christian story is no longer the theological education. grand narrative and the outcome is that we live in a culture with no Christian memory. Changes in church attendance Director of The Association of Theological It seems that the most significant group that Church attendance has changed Schools, notes, “North American we ought to be attentive to is the growing significantly. In 1945, 65% of Canadian Christianity will be more influenced by “no religion” category. This means that adults attended religious services regularly. Christianity in other parts of the world than pastors have to minister in a setting where Today, 25% of Canadian adults regularly worldwide Christianity will be influenced there is really no religious preference and attend religious services and 66% hardly by North America.” that they will have to learn to relate the ever or never attend religious services. Christian story to people who have no Further, 16% of Canadian adults claim Changes in religious complexity religious interest or commitment. Again to have “no religion” compared to 1% in When I lived in Toronto I noticed that “the Daniel Aleshire asks this, “What curricular 1971. Data on church attendance suggest world was at my doorstep.” I find this more support will prepare future leaders to that regular attendees are attending less and more as I live in Calgary – people from serve as advocates for faith in a religiously regularly. Even allowing for this decline different parts of the world immigrating neutral culture rather than as chaplains of in regular attendance, Canada still has to Canada and in so doing creating an faith that was privileged by culture?” one of the highest percentages of church increase in religious pluralism. But we need Theological education needs to pay attendance. to be a bit careful here of the background closer attention to the knowledge and of new Canadians. The fact is that 23% wisdom of practitioners, such as pastors. Changes in the centre of Christianity of immigrants come as Roman Catholics, In the past, there were more pastors than Studies indicate that more than 20% of all followed by 21% who are “not religious,” academics in the theological education Christians live in Sub-Saharan Africa. The followed by 15% who identify themselves enterprise. Nowadays, this is reversed. I do number of believers in this geographical as Muslim. The process of globalization has not think that this is an either/or but more area has grown to almost 500 million, a brought those with no religion into close of a both/and situation. We need both the growth of seventy-fold in the twentieth proximity with multiple religions, which at wisdom from the academy and wisdom century. The growing influence of the times can bring about religious and social that comes from pastoral work. In today’s Global South – defined as those countries complexities. world of theological education that prepares that are not considered to be developed people for ministry this needs to be done nations, mostly located in the Southern What do these changes mean for in a flexible way that considers the learner: Hemisphere – is having significant impact preparation for pastoral ministry and from traditional 13 week courses to other on religious life, especially to those church what are the implications for theological delivery formats such as on-line, week- bodies that have significant membership education? long, weekends, and evening options. outside of North America. Thus, Preparing people for ministry will mean Dr Wong is Dean of Theology at Ambrose Christianity is finding new cultural homes training that involves ministering in an University College. and as a result Christian practices are being increasingly multi-faith context. Pastors *I want to thank my colleague Dr Joel Thiessen for reinvented and beliefs take on a different will need to be educated so that they his assistance with some of the statistical data. form. As Daniel Aleshire, Executive can call their own congregations to be

Spring 2011 anthem 5 ALUMNI profile The biggest shift for me as a pastor in the last five years has been in relation to the pulpit’s proximity to the table. My sacramental journey has led me and our congregation to a weekly Eucharistic encounter. Though it’s still a huge mystery, I believe heaven and earth overlap when his people gather together for baptism and Communion. My inspiration is the Emmaus Road experience: burning hearts through Christ-centered exposition and opened eyes through the breaking of bread. I often pray, “Lord Jesus, by your Spirit make this service an Emmaus encounter.” If it is, I know that genuine mission will be the result, “It’s true! The Lord has risen!”

Blooming Where They are Planted Ambrose alumni serve the Kingdom in Brian Buhler seeks to lead his congregation into many different ways, but a significant number of them serve in the local church. an Emmaus Road encounter with Jesus. However, churches come in many shapes and sizes and, while there are certain facets of church life that are common to all, some Brian Buhler Brings Preaching settings bring their own unique challenges and rewards. Megan Polowski graduated from Experience to the Classroom Ambrose (NUC) in 2004 and has been serving in the Whitehorse Church of the rian Buhler, who graduated from the Scripture in one hand and point to Nazarene, Yukon, since graduation. With BAmbrose (CBC ’79) is Lead Pastor of Jesus with the other. Our new reformers an overall congregation of around 70, this Pacific Community Church in Cloverdale, have brought a lot to the table to stimulate is a small church in a smaller community British Columbia. In February he was on Christo-centric preaching. (Whitehorse is home to slightly less than the Ambrose campus teaching a course I’ve also observed a shift towards 27,000 people) that experiences many of on preaching entitled Preaching Christ: less dogmatism on non-essentials and the disadvantages of the far north. Megan Reclaiming Preaching as the Christ Event. more open-handedness. (There are some works primarily with the youth in the Here is Brian’s response to the question, unfortunate exceptions.) I think we’re church and has seen the group grow from “How is preaching changing?” becoming more open to the possibility that three members to fifteen in recent years. Personally, the biggest change in my there could be two or three interpretations She describes many of the teens that attend preaching is that I try to preach Christ of a challenging passage. I’ve become the group as coming with “…broken with every sermon. With every text I ask, more “catholic” in that I try to borrow from hearts, broken families, broken lives, or a “Where’s the good news?” If my sermon 2000 years of church theology. I see our wounded combination of all three….These would succeed in a Jewish synagogue, Alliance tradition as a tiny leaf clinging teens desire to be free from their vices and I know I’ve failed miserably! I am more to a branch of a very large tree. I want our brokenness, but often do not possess the sensitive toward my propensity toward congregation to benefit from the whole tools to become free.” While working with moralism or “good advice.” I try to hold trunk. these teens is extremely rewarding, it is not an “easy” task.

Spring 2011 anthem 6 ALUMNI profile

Being located in Whitehorse makes the church is in is very culturally diverse opportunity to instead become a full- connecting with other Nazarene youth and home to many new Canadians. This service church hoping to be known more groups a significant logistical challenge. location affords the church the opportunity in the community for generosity in the Travelling to a youth retreat in Nipawin, to serve those who are new to the city, and areas of compassion ministry rather than Saskatchewan, for example, necessitated often new to Canada, in a way that is non- “church.” The location means that there is a 32 hour drive, something a youth pastor threatening but still allows opportunities more opportunity for Kerr to interact with in an urban area wouldn’t even need to to share Christ. Genghis graduated from community members on a more personal consider undertaking as there would be Ambrose (CTS) in 1993 and has now been level, with home visits, rather than just many other youth groups to connect with serving as an Alliance Pastor for almost 18 through church-based programs as can in their local area. Even though Megan years. He still thinks of Ambrose as “his often be the necessary norm in larger sometimes finds that working and living in school,” teaching as an adjunct and playing urban areas. the north can be isolating, she is grateful an active role in the Canadian Chinese Whatever the context, whether for the very caring and supportive church School of Theology at Ambrose Seminary. urban or rural, affluent or poor, isolated family that she has around her. Steve Kerr, an Ambrose Seminary or surrounded by millions of people, In contrast to Whitehorse, Toronto is graduate (CTS ‘93), as Senior Pastor of every Ambrose alumnus serving in a a city of over 2,500,000. Tim Heereabout, Gateway Church in Caledonia, Ontario, church setting – and elsewhere – faces Lead Planter at Montage Church in the city, has a congregation of close to 500 each the challenge of bringing Christ to a and a 2002 graduate of Ambrose (NUC) weekend, and is overseeing two church population that is increasingly diverse and describes the city as having a “…strained planting efforts in nearby Brantford less inclined to interact with the church. relationship with faith, church and God.” and Hamilton. The economic decline However, they also experience the joys of One of the questions the church is often experienced by the area in 2008-09 has serving God where He has placed them. faced with is the “So what?” question: impacted the expansion but, rather than We give thanks for every one of our “How does Christianity actually improve see this as a negative, Gateway used the alumni. my world?” To try to answer that question the church serves the city by partnering with charities that help to raise awareness of how to make Toronto a better place. As Tim sees it, “Leaders need to lead by example. If the church is to serve then leaders need to serve first,” and this is the rationale behind the partnerships. By not coming to the community with “church” – an institution that many people think has no meaning – the church has been able to bring together believers with those who are not yet following Christ. That provides opportunities for church members to share their faith, and for those who do not yet have a relationship with Christ the Our company is committed to excellence, investing in the most advanced technology and talented people opportunity to move closer to Jesus by in the industry. For outstanding print and an exceptional customer service experience that will help to serving and asking questions. power your business forward. South Edmonton Alliance Church, pastored by Ambrose alumnus Genghis Chan, has outgrown its current facility but is in the process of developing a welcome centre with church expression off-site at another campus that is just five minutes away from the church. With more resources the church is more able to certified Victoria | Vancouver | Calgary | Edmonton | www.rhinoprintsolutions.com | 403.291.0405 embrace the vision of reaching out to serve the community. The neighbourhood that

Spring 2011 anthem 7 STUDENT profile

theology, hermeneutics – and especially Practical and Enriching preaching – to be challenging and stretching, she knows that they are creating Students on Their Theological Education a solid foundation for her future ministry. Their learning experiences are not confined to the classroom. The requirement for students to do a practicum in addition to course work allows students to get hands-on experience in ministry. Richard’s work with his church’s youth group has given him a realistic view of ministry. “I’ve seen that you have to be ready to make service your life and have it affect every part of you,” he explains. Similarly, her work with the Ambrose worship team and her practicum at Westside King’s Church (near Ambrose) has reminded Shelley that worship is a lifestyle. Whether she is Theology students Richard Sampang and Shelley Potts reflect on singing on stage, sitting in the sound booth, how their experiences at Ambrose are preparing them for ministry. or setting up chairs for chapel, Shelley sees all acts of service as worship. “Whenever ur Bachelor of Theology and the worship arts program at Ambrose, you use your gifts to give glory back OBachelor of Ministry programs are had a similar experience. Although she to God,” she says, “you are creating an designed to prepare students to serve had planned to attend Trinity Western atmosphere of worship.” as committed, competent, and relevant University to get a business degree, God What is next for these students? While leaders. By combining classroom teaching had other plans for her. According to Shelley can see herself organizing major and field education, the program gives Shelley, the road to Ambrose was a lesson worship conferences for large churches students the theological and practical tools in “surrendering to God’s plan.” She finds like Hillsong, she asserts that “God has got they need to succeed in ministry. it hard to be away from home, but knows something incredible for me – whether it is Second year youth ministry student that she is where she is supposed to be. big or small. I’ll go wherever He wants me Richard Sampang calls his path to “Ambrose is where God is turning me into to go.” Richard hopes that his upcoming Ambrose “a total God thing.” Although the leader He wants me to be.” trip to the Philippines as part of the OnSite he initially had a negative perception of Both students have found their program will give him some direction for “Bible College,” he felt God calling him to experiences in the classroom to be practical the future: “All I’ve ever known is serving pursue an education in pastoral ministry and enriching. While Richard admits that it in the Western world. I’m listening for as he served in his church’s youth group. is humbling to realize how little he knows God’s call to see if he wants me to work During a tour of the Ambrose facilities, about ministry, he says that “Ambrose overseas or at home.” God began to open Richard’s heart towards is an environment that accepts you as a When asked what advice they would getting a theological education, and after learner. The professors are not distant, give to future Ambrose students interested that, Richard says, “everything began but personable and relatable people who in pastoral ministry, Richard says, “Get falling into place including my acceptance, not only teach you, but walk with you.” involved! Take what you learn in the finances, and classes. As soon as I felt Shelley agrees by adding that at Ambrose, classroom and apply it in a practical way.” peace about attending Ambrose, I knew it “the professors are worship leaders, not For Shelly it is, “Go for something you was the right place for me.” necessarily in music, but in how they love, because God put it in your heart British Columbia native Shelley teach and pour into the next generation of for a reason.” Potts, who is now in her second year in leaders.” Although she finds her classes on

Spring 2011 anthem 8 KF What about doctrine? DF At Life on the Vine we ask people After Evangelicalism to learn the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and Romans 6-8. These are ancient expressions of faith. People don’t care any more about theological debates over pre- millennialism or second crisis. They want truth that unites, not divides. We need to Modernity has run its course. work off what we hold in common like the Reason is no longer the Apostle’s Creed. KF Are people still lost or just in need of guide. We need to look for guidance on their journeys? DF Without Christ we are lost. But it is truth in the long proven God who is already at work. I must be available by being in relationship. When history of the Church. the time is right for a person to respond I am ready. It’s a way of life. KF What would you say to pastors DF I walked away from the church and in an established church that has a sold my soul to Wall Street. I went into the history of using the attraction model world of corporate finance and was very of evangelism rather than a relational successful. I did encounter the darkness of approach? money and power which led to a second DF The church needs to be in crisis to crisis experience that was as powerful as change. Churches will come into crisis if we use attractional modes of church. r David Fitch delivered the 2011 my conversion. I didn’t take communion for a year Existing churches can plant communities Murray W. Downey Lectures on the D after that experience because I believed that will grow. Ambrose campus in February. He is on the that God was going to force me back into We need to ask our people – how does pastoral team at Life on the Vine Church ministry. I had to deal with myself. God reveal himself? We need to see God in Chicago, and holds the B. R. Lidner I ended up at Willow Creek Church but anew. We need a wider understanding of Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern met Jim Poole who was planting a church the gospel. Where is the kingdom of God? The kingdom is breaking out all around Seminary, where he heads up the Master off Moody Memorial (Church). Instead of a us. We need to sculpt a new imagination. of Arts in Missional Church Ministry long commute to church I got connected locally. Six months later I was leading the program. He is the author of several books, KF In the 3rd century Cyprian wrote, church. “No one can have God as Father who including his latest book The End of After getting my PhD it was time to does not have the Church as Mother.” Evangelicalism (Cascade Books, 2011). get ordained. I ended up going back to Are you agreeing with that statement? Anthem Editor Kim Follis interviewed my roots in The C&MA. They took me back DF There must be a continuous form of Dr Fitch as part of our focus on pastoral and asked me to plant a church. the church. We must avoid an unmediated ministry. KF Why do you think that after an mystical experience. The traditions of emphasis on relevance we are seeking Christianity have each had an emphasis: KF Why do we need this new to rediscover roots that reach back Catholics – Eucharist “missional” model for doing church? beyond the reformation? Reformed – proclamation of the Word DF The habit of doing church was one of DF Modernity has run its course. Reason Anabaptists – the gifting of the attraction and authority. This approach is no longer the guide. We need to look community worked because Christianity was resident for truth in the long proven history of the We need all three. Jesus is present in the culture. As the church lost position church. and real through the Eucharist, preaching in the culture and could no longer Evangelicalism is rooted in the and the gifting. Through these three depend on its authority to engage people individual. There are so many ugly forces emphases we do receive a personal and it turned to entertainment and a CEO that assault the individual – money, job, direct encounter. model of leadership that depended on image, and sexual confidence. Note: Dr Fitch’s opinions are not necessarily those results. Attraction and authority just don’t We need traditions that shape us of Ambrose University College, but we believe work anymore. toward God. We need to come together that they should be considered by those who KF In your 20s you walked away from care about the future of the church. To learn more to encounter the living God. We need the about Dr David Fitch and his understanding of the evangelicalism. Where did you go and silence to get clean and clear and open a missional church visit him online at what brought you back? pathway to God. www.reclaimingthemission.com

Spring 2011 anthem 9 fulfillment of the mission of the church. Dr McAlpine shows that the design BOOKS and construction of sacred spaces are fundamentally a theological exercise and of his better known followers regarding not solely a matter of function, pragmatics Pentecostal doctrine and experience in an and budget. He questions the uncritical era of adventurous spiritual questing. application of blanket statements such The provocative conclusion suggests as “form must follow function,” and some abiding effects of the Alliance’s challenges the conviction that it does not encounter with Pentecostalism on its matter where worship occurs, only that A.B. Simpson and the organizational development and spiritual it occurs. The book addresses genuine ethos. Despite its age, the book, with its concerns such as legitimizing the cost Pentecostal Movement: new preface for the reprinted edition, of church buildings and concludes with A Study in Continuity, Crisis remains an informative, revealing read for practical suggestions and essential and Change those interested in a controversial, much questions that must be considered in by Charles W. Nienkirchen debated, period of early Alliance history. posturing the built environment within the Wipf and Stock: Eugene, Oregon: 2010 Dr Charles Nienkirchen is Professor of Christian missional praxis of the Church. (previously published by Hendrickson, 1992) History and Spirituality at Ambrose. Dr Bill McAlpine is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose. hen it first appeared almost two Wdecades ago A. B. Simpson and Bookstore Hosts Ambrose Authors the Pentecostal Movement broke new Ambrose Bookstore hosted “A Night With ground in its investigation of the complex Ambrose Authors” in March, featuring relationship between A.B. Simpson, the not one but four authors: three Ambrose early Christian and Missionary Alliance, professors – Dr Charles Nienkirchen (A.B. and the modern Pentecostal movement. Sacred Space for the Missional Simpson and the Pentecostals), Dr Bernie At the time the book drew attention to Van De Walle (The Heart of the Gospel), previously unstudied sources including Church – Engaging Culture and Dr Bill McAlpine (Sacred Space for Simpson’s never-before published Nyack Through the Built Environment the Missional Church) – plus a special Diary. It unearthed evidence which by William R. McAlpine guest author, Barbara Howe (CTS alumna) shed new light on the underappreciated Wipf and Stock: Eugene, Oregon: 2011 (Forgotten Voices: Women in Ministry in theological and spiritual influence exerted the Christian and Missionary Alliance in by the entrepreneurial founder of the n his newly published book, Sacred Canada). Alliance on Pentecostalism which, in ISpace for the Missional Church, The focus of the evening was on turn, attracted some prominent Alliance Dr Bill McAlpine examines the strong Christian and Missionary Alliance themes personalities into its ranks. link between the theology and mission of with summaries of their work from the The opening chapter serves up an the church and the spaces in which and three faculty authors. Barbara Howe’s adept, nuanced narrative of the the from which that theology and mission work is a collection of short biographies of Fourfold Gospel as it emerged within the are lived out. He demonstrates that the women in ministry in The C&MA. context of Simpson’s spiritual pilgrimage. built environment is not incidental or Mrs Howe delighted the group with an Simpson is subsequently interpreted even subservient to mission. Rather it artistic surprise when Kelsey Ranshaw as both a forerunner and a critic of is a key player in the fulfillment and delivered a dramatic soliloquy as Dorothy Pentecostalism with detailed attention communication of that mission. Plomp (Undheim). given to the conflicted dynamics arising The book begins with a working A panel discussion brought questions from the numerous contacts of the Alliance definition of the missional church, from the audience, with serious with Pentecostals across the continent underscoring the connection between considerations along with some very during the critical years of 1905-1912 when God’s mission (missio dei) and the church’s funny moments as the speakers shared the tension peaked. Biographical vignettes mission. Dr McAlpine presents the reader microphones and perspectives. enhance the reader’s understanding of the with historical and theological frameworks The event was well attended, and we underlying motivations and consequences for sacred space, and with reminders of the were delighted to have the opportunity to of decisions made by Simpson and some pivotal role of the built environment in the showcase these authors.

Spring 2011 anthem 10 Legacy Youth Conference 2011, themed En Route, was a defining moment in the lives of over 1000 participants. Legacy Youth Conference

Kalie Eeles and Scott Wilms helped direct the flow. however, is the fact that God moved during Ambrose student Noteworthy rally events included spoken the weekend. He touched and changed word by a member of the Legacy One lives. To quote one youth pastor, “I know rom March 18 to 20 Ambrose hosted crew, an offering to Free the Children’s that this weekend has been a defining Fover 600 youth and delegates for Brick-by-Brick cause which raised over moment in the lives of my youth. For Legacy Youth Conference (LYC) and it $2,000, and an incredibly moving rendition some, this weekend may be a weekend was a blast! Our theme, En Route, captured of the Everything skit. that will serve to shape the rest of their the idea that we are all on a journey toward Following each rally, the church youth lives.” As a team and as a school, this was the infinite God. Our main speaker, groups took part in breakout sessions our heart for the conference. The prayer Stuart Williams, shared his heart over the where they got together to discuss team was constantly available, praying weekend, with rallies entitled Stop, Detour, Stuart’s messages as well as grow closer over every aspect of the conference and U-Turn, One-Way, and Destination. as a group. Afternoons at the conference for the delegates, and through them and Along with our speaker, rallies included provided delegates and sponsors with everyone involved, delegates left seeing incredible worship time lead by the very the opportunity to take part in ministry life differently. We are so thankful to God talented Scott Cyr and Kevin Borst, along options, recreation options, and seminars. for the work he did during LYC, both in with an entire band and choir filled with a Above all the fun, late nights, good the hearts of the delegates and all who passion for worship. MCs Karlie Silcock speakers, fantastic music, and fun options were involved.

Spring 2011 anthem 11 fortitude. She spoke passionately of the necessity of a “psychological martyrdom” EDUCATIONAL travel which prepares one to make whatever sacrifice necessary for the sake of being “a Christian.” The integrity of her heart was Accompanied by local security evident in the pure, inescapable gaze of her personnel, we abandoned the well traveled, eyes. More desert conversations followed. tourist track to follow the route of the Holy On Coptic Christmas Day (January 7) at Family through the Nile Delta where pre- the massive, fortress-styled Monastery modern, labour intensive, peasant life still of St Macarius in the Wadi Natrun, Fr. goes on as it has for millennia. The site of Mercurios, an architect by training, Tell Basta, once a centre for the orgiastic introduced us to the history of the desert veneration of the cat goddess, Bastet, fathers and spoke intimately of Christ’s is now a field chaotically strewn with companionship in difficult life crises. His hieroglyphed stones. The Coptic version presence exuded the tranquil joy which of what happened here tells of a dramatic emanates from a life of ceaseless prayer. power encounter between the Holy Family Martyrdom is never far from the minds and the enshrined Egyptian deities. Mary of Coptic Christians. Their calendar is entered a local temple with the Christ Child known as the “Era of the Martyrs” which in her arms causing the granite statues to begins in 284 CE when Diocletian became The Church of St. Bishoi in the Monastery of collapse and shatter in fulfillment of the emperor and subsequently unleashed a St. Bishoi in the Wadi al-Natrun prophecy in Isaiah 19:1. We continued to bloody, ten year “Great Persecution” on Mosterod where a desperate Holy Family, the church. Later would come centuries On the Trail of hounded by Herod’s soldiers, may have of Islamic occupation. On Christmas sought sanctuary in a cave. Night had night, before leaving the desert, we Ancient Christians fallen by the time we arrived at Ma’adi on visited illumined, fresh graves inside the in Egypt the banks of the Nile south of Cairo, where Monastery of St. Menas (named after an Jesus and his parents may have embarked ancient martyr) to pay our respects to the Dr Charles Nienkirchen by boat to Upper Egypt. “Alexandria Martyrs” killed recently in Professor of Christian History and Spirituality The flat stoned passageways of Old the New Year’s eve bombing of a Coptic Cairo, once Roman Babylon, took us church. Present day Copts, who bear n late December 2010, during the through a police-controlled, Christian crosses tattooed on their wrists, are no ITwelve Days of Christmas, 25 lifelong enclave in the heart of Egypt’s capital. The strangers to the high price their faith has learners participated in a Down Ancient renovated Coptic Museum reinforces the historically exacted of their ancestors. Paths travel study venture to Egypt where Copts’ vibrant sense of their own antiquity. Pharoahs, pyramids, temples and mosques Cairo is nicknamed “the city of a thousand Business and Behavioural Science have long dominated tourist itineraries. In minarets,” however in this confined district Offering Cross-Departmental Travel recent decades, however, the more hidden of the city, richly iconographed churches Course to Latin America Coptic Christian tradition which hails dating to the 5th century control the sacred This spring the Bachelor of Business Mark the Evangelist as its founder, has space. Their histories are interwoven with Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor begun to attract the attention of western the trans-generational memories of saints, of Behavioural Science (BHS) students travelers. Egypt, in fact, claims a prized, martyrs and the extraordinary feats of male and faculty will travel to Latin America though small, share of the Holy Land as and female religious heroes. to see first-hand how international the temporary exilic home of the Holy Beyond Cairo, in the great deserts development impacts individuals and Family after its post-Nativity flight, briefly of Egypt, we engaged an invigorated, communities in Latin America. Senior mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (2:16) monastic spirituality with roots back to the students in both programs will travel under but embellished in an apocryphal wealth 3rd century. At the females-only Convent the leadership of professors Jeff Huebner of Coptic stories and legends. Twenty two of Al Azab in the Fayoum Oasis, Sr. Irene, (BBA) and Peter Doell (BHS). places are associated with the Holy Family. a theologically astute nun-physician with BBA students are taking the course as The precise length of their exile is debated. cell phone in hand, evinced a radiant Microfinance and Economic Development

Spring 2011 anthem 12 EDUCATIONAL travel in Latin America in conjunction with BUS the EU, adoption of the Euro currency, 461 International Microfinance while the Canada-EU relations, conducting business Down Ancient Paths BHS students are enrolled in International across cultures in Europe, and future Development in Latin America BHS 404. directions of the EU. Scholarship Fund Student are doing preparatory class work Students will visit international banks Down Ancient Paths is a government in order to understand the issues that they and foreign exchange firms in London, award-winning Christian Studies travel will encounter. attend briefings at NATO headquarters study program at Ambrose University BBA students are focusing on the and tour the EU Council and Parliament in College. Since its inception, it has enabled participants to probe the provision of small loans to the working Belgium, attend meetings at the European historical and spiritual depths of the poor. Students will visit microfinance Central Bank in Germany, and discuss global Christian heritage by offering organizations in The Dominican Republic trade with officials negotiating Canada- customized, educational travel ventures (Hope/Esperanza International, www. EU trade agreements. They will also which explore both the oldest Christian esperanza.org/us/) and Nicaragua tour businesses, manufacturing plants, traditions in the world and the biblical landscapes of the Middle East. (Micredito, www.micredito.com.ni) to churches, and community development learn about their field operations. They will projects in Central and Eastern Europe. Hundreds of travellers, both Ambrose students and lifelong learners from visit microenterprise loan recipients and Contact Professor Jeff Huebner (jhuebner@ the wider public, have taken part in Ambrose.edu) in the Business program for more their businesses to see first-hand the impact these reasonably priced, professionally information about specific destinations and of microcredit. They will also meet local dates for this travel course. serviced, life transforming, educational community and church leaders to learn experiences. Many have testified as to about the economic, political, and cultural English 404 Literary Landscapes: Travel how they have benefited from travelling Down Ancient Paths. context of each country. Study in Great Britain BHS students are working this year From May 5 to 22, Dr Tim Heath will be Three years ago the Down Ancient Paths Scholarship Fund was established with Hope International and Careforce in England, Wales, and Scotland teaching to assist deserving students with some International, two Christian humanitarian his travel study course on English literature of the travel expenses associated with organizations helping those suffering origins and landscapes. The course such travel study experiences. These from poverty in Canada, Africa, and Latin accommodates fifteen travellers (capped by scholarships average $850 CAN and America. Their focus is on sociology and coach size – one small enough to navigate are awarded to eligible, participating students. community development in Latin America British back roads and villages) and is and the Caribbean. now full. Highlights of this year’s course Several generous donors have already contributed to the fund which has This unique joint travel course will include a paleography study (deciphering made the annual awarding of these expose BBA and BHS students to a handwriting to discover how a manuscript scholarships possible. The month-long range of issues relating to international becomes a book) of William Wordsworth’s Summer School in the Holy Land/2012 development and poverty alleviation, poetry at the Jerwood Centre, two live is the next Down Ancient Paths venture disease, hunger, illiteracy, and abuse. performances of Shakespeare at the Globe with a specific focus for Ambrose students. Already, many have expressed The travel portion of the courses runs Theatre, as well as a visit to Oxford’s serious interest in participating. Please from May 1 to May 15, 2011. Bodleian Library to view the 400th consider a tax-receiptable gift to help anniversary exhibit of the KJV Bible. give Ambrose students this great Business Students in Europe Students on the course will also travel experience. Spring of 2012 to Dumfries, Scotland, where the eighth- Thank you for giving your consideration The BBA program is offering the century stone Ruthwell Cross resides. to this invitation to invest in course Business in the European Union Runic characters inscribed on this cross students’ futures at a time when the consciousness of the Christian heritage spring 2012. This two-week travel study feature lines of Anglo Saxon poetry about is slipping away in most Western course to Europe focuses on economic the crucifixion of Christ. countries, including our own. and political integration in the European The Brontë parsonage, Lord Byron’s To donate to the Down Ancient Paths Union, allowing students and business historic home of Newstead Abbey, Tintern Scholarship Fund contact: leaders to see first-hand how deeper Abbey, and many other literary sites too Scholarship Manager Velma Warnock integration and the forces of change are numerous to mention form the itinerary 403.410.2938, [email protected] impacting businesses, member states and course content. English 404 is offered Down Ancient Paths Director Charles Nienkirchen and citizens across Europe. Topics biennially. 403.410.2000 ext. 5905, include: history and development of Please contact Dr Tim Heath [email protected] [email protected] for details.

Spring 2011 anthem 13 ANTHEM extras

The study examined the relationship could seemingly enable drug addiction, between religious involvement and gender supporting her decision with Biblical, role attitudes. The sample group for the personal, medical and political data. The study was comprised of students from federal government has stated that it will Ambrose University College and the not “use tax payers’ dollars to support drug University of Calgary. addiction,” and a Supreme Court hearing Major findings of the study indicate that scheduled for May puts the program’s a higher degree of religious involvement future in jeopardy. Using well documented is associated with more traditional gender research that indicates a reduction in role attitudes. Evangelical Protestants had a public health spending because of the higher level of involvement than members measurable decrease in HIV infections and of the other religious groups sampled. drug-related deaths in the area, as well as However, involvement in religious personal observation of the work carried Alanna Wycoco was the winner of a research activities is a stronger predictor of gender out by Insite, Ms Bai made the case for award presented by the Association of Nazarene role attitudes than is religious affiliation. keeping Insite operative, noting that all Sociologists and Researchers. The study showed that Evangelical of the many peer reviewed scientific and Protestants are more likely to believe medical journal articles show evidence of that keeping house is just as fulfilling as a positive impact on both the people and Education Student working for pay. They also feel that pre- safety of the Vancouver Eastside because school children are likely to suffer if both of the presence of Insite. Wins Nazarene parents are employed and that most women The presentation at Ambrose was a Sociology find happiness in a home and children joint initiative of the Behavioural Science instead of a job. program and the Ambrose Library. Research Award Dr Jon Johnston, Chair of the Behavioural Science Program Chair, Association of Nazarene Sociologists Dr Alex Sanderson MacIntyre, noted lanna Wycoco (née Brost), 2010 and Researchers, offered congratulations that the response to Ms Bai’s talk was Agraduate of the Ambrose Behavioural to President Howard Wilson and the overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by Science program and student in the Ambrose University College faculty and the intense discussion and question and inaugural Bachelor of Education after- staff who have “educated and mentored answer period that followed. One member degree program, has been named the 2011 an accomplished and ambitious young of the audience even commented from winner of the Harold Young Research woman.” the floor that he had come to the event Award (HYRA) of the Association of supportive of the government’s stance, but Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers Supervised Drug Injection that what he had heard at the presentation (ANSR). Talk Stirs Debate had changed his view. Alanna’s research project, entitled The Close to 140 people gathered in the The effects of the presentation have Relationship Between Religion and Gender Ambrose Library on February 9 to hear continued as Dr Sanderson MacIntyre Role Attitudes Among Young Adults in Meera Bai speak about her experiences at reported that since the event she has been the Canadian Context, was originally the Insite supervised drug injection site in contacted by a number of students seeking presented to the Ambrose Student Vancouver. Now based in Calgary, Ms Bai, ways in which to actively engage in the Research Conference in March 2010. The a committed Christian, worked as a nurse efforts to keep the program running. “This paper was then submitted to ANSR where at Insite for about a year, assisting addicts strong response clearly indicates how it was awarded the first place prize which with health issues and, yes, facilitating the important it is that lectureships such as includes a $1000 scholarship, a trip to the injection of addictive drugs. this continue in order to connect students 2011 ANSR Conference for Alanna and Dr She began her 50 minute talk by and the community with important social Doell, her primary advisor, and a plaque describing her own experience of issues,” said Dr Sanderson MacIntyre. commemorating her accomplishment. questioning how she, as a Christian,

Spring 2011 anthem 14 ANTHEM extras

in free hours, had the honour of building both Ambrose graduates who are now in relationships with the villagers, especially graduate programs at the University of the children: the Grippings distributed Calgary, shared some of their research clothing, painted fingernails, provided a with the conference. Brianne read from her meal, made balloon animals, held hands, research into treatments for mental illness played football, and cuddled babies. They in the early 20th century while Jonathan arrived with hands full of financial and explored the response of Canadian material resources, but they left with spirits Christians to how the government and full of hope in God’s restoring power. church had responded to the plight of German Jews trying to flee Nazi Top Ambrose Students persecution in the late 1930s. Share Their Research In addition to students past and present, The annual interdisciplinary Ambrose a number of Ambrose faculty presented Beth and James working with Allan, Mariko and Research Conference, held March 28, papers reflecting their own research in their Herbert – Ugandan volunteers for Rays of Hope – highlighted excellent research by senior fields. All the faculty members agreed that to dig holes for the playground equipment. Ambrose students and recent graduates as their research makes them better teachers Coming Alongside: Working and Hoping well as Ambrose faculty. and ensures that students are receiving with the People of Uganda The research presented covered a knowledge and concepts that are tested in Late in December 2010, Walter, Marilyn, variety of topics, ranging from a discussion the practical world. Beth (English 2008), Teresa (Christian of the meaning of Tennyson’s poem, The The Ambrose Research Conference Studies 2010), James (Biology), and Vince Lady of Shalott, to a presentation related to demonstrated the our commitment to Gripping found themselves bumping and traditional practices in addiction recovery contribute to the knowledge and practice swerving down narrow roads, some with of Aboriginal males. of their disciplines in order to engage more potholes than pavement. The heat William Weatherall, a Biology redemptively with the church and our assured them that, after much anticipation major, discussed his research into the society. and preparation, they had, indeed, use of petroleum-degrading bacteria to arrived in Uganda, Eastern Africa. With remediate contaminated soil. He believes New Grand Piano Needed for Fall suitcases full of donated clothing, school that the use of bacteria in reclamation is The Clare-Kirk Choral Classroom is materials, toys, and hygiene supplies, a more effective and efficient approach to presently equipped with a 40-year old the Grippings headed for Kaberamaido returning land to usability than relying on grand piano. This piano has served well district, a region greatly affected by the indigenous soil bacteria. but it is time to move it to a rehearsal HIV/AIDS pandemic and the ongoing Music student Kathleen Serquina room and replace it with a new piano civil war. In 2004, at the peak of the war discussed her work studying early ragtime to increase the level of excellence in in the north, a young Ugandan, Francis music and its impact on the development of classroom instruction, concerts, music Okullo, visited family in Kaberamaido jazz music and stride piano, in particular. labs, and chorale accompaniment. The only to discover that, in his words, “home In her presentation, Kathleen highlighted new piano envisioned is a C5 Yamaha. was no more.” Most people had left their the various evolutions of rag: Early Rag, The C5 Yamaha piano has an exceptional homes – voluntarily or forcibly – to settle Popular Rag, Advanced Rag, and bass sound with a crisp, clean Yamaha in cramped, chaotic internal displacement Novelty Rag. tone which can be appreciated when it is camps, further, war and disease had left Samuel Lippitt explained his view that positioned in the center of a large room like many children orphans. Recognizing the development of the New Testament the Clare-Kirk Choral Classroom. God’s calling to care for the vulnerable, canon of scripture was not the result of The price of this new instrument is Francis began a charity called Rays of 4th century Church politics, but was $31,000. So far donors have contributed Hope for Uganda, which opened a primary rather centred on the tradition of the early around $20,000 toward the purchase of the school in Akampala, a small fishing village Church that held that the life, death, and new instrument. The goal is to have the in Kaberamaido, in 2010. resurrection of Christ were the defining new piano in place when students arrive for While in Akampala, the Grippings aspects of its faith. the fall semester. had the opportunity to serve and hope These current students joined former To make a gift toward the purchase of the piano alongside the villagers. In particular, Ambrose students now engaged in please contact the Advancement Office: 403.410.2934, [email protected] the Grippings painted and installed the graduate studies at other universities. school’s new playground equipment and, Brianne Collins and Jonathan Durance,

Spring 2011 anthem 15 LIONS athletics the ACAC may benefit the Ambrose Lions, men’s team captain Jon Pettigrew explained that it would mean “more exposure as a team and as individuals. The ACAC means better competition, better athletes, and a better run system. It would push our program to another level.” The stellar seasons of both teams prove that they are not only out to win the ACAL championship, but to prove themselves ready for this next step. * Futsal is indoor soccer played on a gym floor with a weighted ball.

Lions Play Their Own Heritage Classic On the heels of the NHL Heritage Classic in February, where the Calgary Flames hosted the Montreal Canadiens at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, the NHL allowed the ice to stay in place for a few days following the main event so that The men’s futsal team successfully defended its local amateur hockey teams could use it. ACAL title with a 10-2 win over the PBC Pilots. Demand was high, but the Ambrose Lions men’s hockey team was fortunate enough to be one of the teams selected to play on the McMahon Stadium ice. Lions Futsal Teams Repeat The team faced off against a local team, the Cougars, in Calgary Adult as ACAL Champions Hockey League action. Temperatures hovered around the n March 5, both the men’s and they are ready for a new challenge. In order -20C mark throughout the game, with a Owomen’s futsal* teams successfully to continue to grow and develop in skill very light snowfall. The players had to defended their Alberta Colleges Athletic and level of competition, the Ambrose bundle up, but were quite comfortable as League (ACAL) Championships against futsal teams must take the next step: there was virtually no wind. The heated the Prairie Bible College (PBC) Pilots, competing at the Alberta Colleges Athletic benches helped, along with the hand giving them back-to-back titles. Conference (ACAC) level. warmers provided by the league. The Ambrose teams entered the By joining the ACAC, the Lions “The ice wasn’t like normal indoor championships as the favourites, both with athletics program would not only go on ice, but was probably better than any records of 5 wins and 1 loss. The women to greater heights of competition, but it outdoor rink the guys have ever played shut out the Pilots 3-0 led by Allie Parry would also be exposed to a deeper pool on,” Ambrose Director of Athletics Ryan who scored one goal and assisted on the of competitors. As women’s team captain Willison noted. As a result of the ice other two. The men won their game by Karlie Silcock points out, “The ACAC conditions, the game lacked a little flow a convincing 10-2 score. The scoring level of competition is not out of our reach. and the players were bobbling the puck all outburst was led by Phil Seutter who paced We have played many of the teams from night. the team with five goals. the higher league in exhibition matches “Even though we weren’t able to Although both teams have enjoyed and have done well.” pull off a win, this was an incredible competing in the ACAL for several years, Asked how else membership in opportunity for our team,” Willison

Spring 2011 anthem 16 LIONS athletics said. “We got to experience something that many NHL teams have yet to experience. The guys were very excited.”

The Lions Need Our Pride to Move Ahead Athletics has traditionally played a central role in the life of Ambrose, from the early days in Red Deer, Winnipeg, and Regina right through to the present. As the school grows we are attracting students with the ability to play at a higher competitive level. It is important that Ambrose be able to offer a higher quality of competition for our athletes. Last fall Athletic Director Ryan Willison submitted an application for membership to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), the league Player Profile: Jonathon Pettigrew Player Profile: Helena Kemper above the Alberta Colleges Athletic League in which Ambrose currently plays. on Pettigrew is in his fourth year in the elena Kemper is a first year student In March ACAC officials were on campus Jyouth ministry program. After feeling Hin the Behavioural Science program. conducting a site visit. God’s calling to ministry, he moved from When she isn’t studying hard at Ambrose, Already the Lions have played ACAC Vancouver to attend Ambrose because, he she calls Lavington, British Columbia, teams in futsal, basketball, and volleyball says, “I knew that it would be a great place home. and have proved to be competitive. There is to ground me in my faith.” Aside from Although this is her first season with a sense of optimism about the readiness of taking classes, Jon has been a vital member Ambrose she has already made an impact. Ambrose for membership in the ACAC. of both the men’s futsal and hockey teams She played Power on the Lions Volleyball Futsal player Jon Pettigrew expressed in each of his four years at the school. team, assisting in the team’s second-place the confidence that Lions players are This year Jon is the captain of finish in the regular season and playing for feeling. “We have been laying the the Ambrose futsal team as well as a the bronze medal at the ACAL Volleyball foundation for years, so (the ACAC) is the formidable offensive player. Although Championships in the fall. next logical step for this program and this the team has struggled with injuries and She also played Shooting Guard on the school. Go Lions!” illness, he takes pride in the fact that they Lions Basketball team. Entry into the ACAC will mean are one of Ambrose’s most consistent Helena was named to both the ACAL greater distances to travel, more intensive teams. Despite the challenges, “the team women’s volleyball 1st All-Conference coaching and additional scholarships has grown in skill and competition,” Jon Team, and to the ACAL women’s which will increase the athletic budget. says. When asked to comment on the basketball 2nd All-Conference team for Therefore, President Wilson is launching highlight of his athletic experiences at the 2010-2011 season, and was named the Lions Pride which is a booster club Ambrose, Jon listed “the camaraderie, Ambrose Lions Female Athlete of the Year dedicated to funding and advancing the travelling, and competing with the at the recent Athletics Awards Banquet. athletic program. Lions Pride members guys, and the opportunities to mentor Ryan Willison, Athletic Director will receive benefits and recognition for younger players.” Their win at the league at Ambrose University College, notes, their involvement. championships during his freshman year is “Helena is a player that every coach wants Lions Pride gives alumni and also an experience he will remember. on their team, but most people don’t supporters of Ambrose an opportunity to His involvement with Ambrose enjoy playing against her because she is help our Ambrose athletes achieve at the athletics has given Jon the opportunity to so talented and plays so hard. She plays highest level of their abilities. develop as a leader on the court and around with passion all the time and is as fierce To support the Lions Athletic program through campus. Jon is confident that the skills a competitor as I have seen in the last Lions Pride go to www.ambrose.edu/athletics/ he has learned in the Ambrose athletic five years at Ambrose. She has been an lionspride or contact Athletic Director Ryan Willison. program will help him succeed wherever incredible addition to our program.” he ends up in the future.

Spring 2011 anthem 17 1950s uprooted and living in an unfamiliar community with no previous FAMILY ties connections. That's why we are so thankful for the Church here…” Alumni Update 1970s

What I am Reading These Days Please email us to let us know what you are reading, and in a few sentences, Jim (CBC ‘56) and Doris (Jones) tell us what you think. Pratt (CBC ‘55) live in Edmonton, AB. Jim has just completed his Eugene Neudorf (CBC ’74, CTS ‘85) writes, “As a church consultant I seventh set of chemo, for multiple get the opportunity to work with a variety of churches, many of which myeloma. The doctor is quite are going through some form of transition. pleased and his blood seems to be improving. They are thankful for “The greatest transition confronting the church today is the transition what God is doing in answer to the Pastor Rick Gibson (CNC ‘78) affecting North American culture itself – the transition from a modern prayers of many. “We appreciate our and his wife, author Kathleen to post-modern mindset. As a consultant, I need to be able to help friends’ love and prayers.” (Neufeld) Gibson (CNC ‘77) are churches wrestle with the right questions so that as a community of living a full life in Saskatchewan. faith they can engage the community at large with a renewed sense 1960s After pastoring Nazarene of passion--on mission with God in an ever congregations throughout Western Bob (CBC ’68, CTS ‘96) and Shirley Canada for 30 years, Rick’s full-time changing world. (Stewart) Falconer (CBC ‘68) write, ministry ended in 2007, when he “We retired in the Fall of 2009 and “It is becoming increasingly clear that the church of this century is was bitten by a West Nile Disease moved from Regina to Innisfail, AB going to need to take the church to the community, encouraging, infected mosquito, paralyzed in to be midway between Calgary equipping, and empowering individuals, small groups of believers three limbs and hospitalized for six and Edmonton where two of and the corporate body of Christ, to act as missionaries with those months. They write, “God used the our daughters and their families prayers of his church in amazing with whom they work, play, and live beside. Three books that address live. We love being closer to our ways, and has since opened the this issue are: Alberta grandchildren and helping door to a surprise ministry of hope with childcare when needed. The Present Future (6 Tough Questions for the Church) that quickly spread across North We are thankful for the Innisfail Reggie McNeal America. Media interviews, the Alliance Church family. Our biggest publication of Kathleen’s book Missional Renaissance (Changing the Scorecard for the Church) challenge in retirement is being Reggie McNeal Missional Mapmaking (Skills for Leading in times of Transition) Thanks to our alumni for submitting these news items. Alan J. Roxburgh. If there are other alumni and former students, faculty, staff who would like to have updates published in Family Ties, please send your items to the alumni office – [email protected]. Be sure you specifically ask to have it published, and we will make every attempt to include it. Please mention the school(s) with which you were associated, and the years. Valley Alliance Church at Fort Qu’Appelle 50 Year Celebration The Lord has graciously blessed Valley Alliance Church at Fort CNC Reunion / John Rosfeld Music Studio Dedication Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, over the past 50 years. We are taking time On October 1st the John Rosfeld Music Studio at Ambrose will to celebrate and thank God for His hand upon our church and church be dedicated. John was the former head of the music program families. Many people have entered our doors and been a part of Valley during the CNC Red Deer days. All CNC alumni are invited to attend, Alliance over the years. especially alumni from the late ’50s and early ’60s. The evening will We would like to extend an invitation to any and all who have had any include a dinner at 5pm and a concert at 7pm. Contact Riley Coulter affiliation with Valley Alliance over the years, and any who would wish for more details at [email protected]. to help us celebrate. Celebrations are planned for August 26-28, 2011. Please send us your contact information. Edna McCall is coordinating and you may contact Edna at [email protected] or at Box Alumni benefits 52, Abernethy, SK, S0A 0A0, or, even at 306.333.4915. Plans have not yet been finalized; but we will send pertinent information as we finalize it. The alumni office is always looking for on-campus and off-campus alumni benefits. Be sure to check out the alumni website On behalf of the Committee, (www.ambrose.edu/alumni/benefits) for opportunities that are Edna McCall already available to you.

Spring 2011 anthem 18 FAMILY ties about their experience, West Nile while daughter, Annie is in Grade 11 taste very good at all!) I think there people, just south of Ft McMurray, Diary, One Couple’s Triumph Over at Regina Christian School. are also photos in my facebook AB. Prior to moving to Anzac in a Deadly Disease, and the couples’ photos section. Jennifer has been 2001, they lived in Ft McMurray joint speaking engagements with Bombardier Transportation for three years, while Darrol was have repeatedly testified that for a while now and she is part of associate pastor at the Alliance God is, indeed, sovereign in all the management team that helps Church. He has been out of ministry circumstances. Though Rick still build the “GO Transit” cars. She’s in a full-time capacity for close to suffers from ongoing effects also been on contract with the West eight years now, while he works in of post-neurological West Nile Coast Express and Utah. Life is busy the oil sands as a plant operator “on infection, and is unable to do and good.” a 14 days on 14 days off schedule… full-time work, he has learned to which I enjoy. I and my entire pace himself. His flexible schedule Ric (CBC ’84, CTS ‘87, current family, along with another couple, includes single and weekend faculty) and Ruth-Anne (Draper) and a team from the Fellowship speaking engagements with Gilbertson (CBC ’82, CTS ‘87, Baptist Church in Ft McMurray, are Kathleen, local radio, inter- current faculty) continue to work involved in a leadership capacity denominational pulpit supply, and with Global Ministries of the with a church replant in Anzac. volunteer chaplaincy. Kathleen C&MA. Their current role is as We love northern Alberta and the writes and speaks full-time. Both co-directors of Converge, which is activity associated with the boom Gibson’s enjoy their four nearby the mobilization and development in the oilsands...life is good…and grandchildren. Find more info at of new international workers who God is Great…!” Darrol and the www.kathleengibson.ca and www. are sent globally by the Canadian family took the trip of a lifetime last piratefighters.org Alliance family of churches. In Gerard Barabash (left) and Mike year. “We went to South Africa for this role, they also spend time on Adamczyk (both CTS ‘97) are seen a month (I had not been back for the campus of Ambrose with Ric in the photo at Gerard’s Basic Officer 36 yrs). What an awesome reunion teaching a course each semester, Training for Chaplains Graduation with family there! While there we and both of them connecting with in December 2010 at CFB Borden, did a 6200 km road trip to see the students who are wondering what ON. Gerard and Mike are two of four country…absolutely amazing....” working overseas with the Alliance Alliance pastors serving as chaplains Kirk (CBC ’95, former staff) and might look like. They are enjoying in the Canadian Forces. Gerard is Britton Cowman have returned living in the same city as their adult stationed in Edmonton while Mike to Regina, where Kirk “recently children, Derrick (AUC ‘10) and is in Toronto. accepted the position of associate Rebecca (Thistle) (AUC ‘10, current Tim (CBC ’91) and Jennifer pastor with Living Hope Alliance Rod (CBC ‘73) and Robin staff), and Karissa Church…Kirk was sad to say (Meadows) House (CBC ‘76) are (AUC ‘10). (Wadge) Bergmann (CBC ‘91) are living and working in Calgary, AB farewell to many good friends and enjoying life in High River, AB, after co-workers at RockPointe Church, having spent 33 years in Dawson where Tim serves as the Worship 1990s Arts Pastor at RockPointe Church. Calgary, AB, but is eager to take on Creek, BC. Their children live nearby, a new role. Wife, Britton, and kids, in the Calgary area. Their son Jeff Paul (CBC ‘96) and Jennifer They are enjoying life with their six (Fraser) Wolfe (CBC ‘92) will children (Alexandra, Tanner, Emily, Liam (11) and Emma (10) are happy and his wife, Jen have a son, Nolan to be back in their hometown and (4 yrs) and a daughter, Norah celebrate their 19th wedding Luke, Hannah and Riise). Currently anniversary in a few months! Tim is also performing a one man are spending lots of fun times with (5 months). And their daughter extended family. Please keep oldest Monica (CBC ‘03) is working and Congratulations, Paul and show entitled Before The Silver Jennifer! They are proud parents Cord is Severed which is a recitation daughter, Alixandra (18) in your attending Ambrose. “We thank God prayers as she is staying in Alberta for His loving care!” of two teens, “Jubalee (13, grade of the book of Ecclesiastes in a 8) who is a snowboarder, a very modern setting. He is also working to finish her post-secondary studies. 1980s good writer, and now taller than on a show around the recitation of Jorin Green (CBC ‘96) and his wife, her mom, and D’Art (15, Grade 10) the book of Revelation. He writes, Dorothy live in Pambrun, SK, with Tim (CBC ’89) and Shauna Archer who is involved in drama, works at “Through struggles and trials and their children, Mike (10) and Kathy (CBC ’90) returned to Regina in McDonald’s and ‘has the world’s weakness, God’s grace continues to (8). Jorin writes, “After a couple of July 2009, after three busy years as second largest circle of friends.’” prove faithful in every circumstance. years of battle, Kathy’s leukemia dorm parents at Dalat International Paul has been the executive Who are we to be loved so much treatment (finally!) finished in School in Penang, Malaysia. Shauna director of the Thunder Bay by Him?” July. She has been cancer free for is presently the Seamless Link Community Foundation for about several years now, and her regular Advisor for the Canadian Midwest six years, recently “studying the checkups have all been good. The District of The C&MA, visiting emotional, relational, and spiritual rest of the family is doing fine, also, churches and connecting them to entanglements that show up when as we continue to serve at Millar the workers overseas. Tim began assets pass from one generation College of the Bible in southern his own electrical company, Archer to another. I’m also an artist. The Saskatchewan, where I am in my Electric, and has been busy filling City of Thunder Bay installed one eighth year of faculty, and Dorothy the niche of home renovations. of my concrete sculptures this serves part time as a librarian.” Being his own boss allows him to summer (www.thunderbay.ca/ Esther (Fehr) Jones (CBC ‘85, CTS take time off to travel with Shauna Living/Culture_and_Heritage/ ‘93) and husband Martin (AS ‘03) and go on missions trips to use his Public_Art/Art_Collection/Public_ Darrol (CBC ‘92) and Lynae Carelse and their daughter Katie (9) have skills. Their son, Kaleb, graduated Art_Projects_Overview.htm). It’s a and their family live in Anzac, a lived in Calgary for the last eight from Dalat and is working full-time, family of partridge...mom is 2500 little hamlet of approximately 800 years. Martin is doing some studies lbs. (bullet- proof birds, that don’t

Spring 2011 anthem 19 FAMILY ties at Ambrose Seminary, and driving beginning of January. She finished six years on May 14, 2011. Garrett school buses while recovering from her MA in ethnomusicology at the finished his Bachelors of Science his whiplash injury of a year ago. University of Alberta last spring, in Nursing (BScN) degree and Last year Esther earned her CELTA focusing on South African music now works as a registered nurse certificate (Certificate in English and its role in HIV/AIDS awareness at Wascana Rehabilitation Center. Language Teaching to Adults) and advocacy work. She plans to Laurel is part owner and operator to upgrade her skills in ESL. She return to South Africa for further of Silver Fox 3D studios, where she is teaching ESL as opportunities fieldwork for her PhD, looking does commercial art work. They arise. Katie is one of the students more broadly at some of the social, have two dogs, one good, one bad, from her school who has been economic and political barriers and two relatively well-behaved chosen to attend a young writer’s to the use of music in programs cats.” They say that kids are in their conference in April. Martin is promoting positive social change. future, but not for a couple of years involved in the choir at Foothills yet. Alliance Church. Rev Ann Camber (CTS ‘00) moved Kerry (Graham) Klassen (CBC ‘02) from Calgary to Thunder Bay, ON in and her husband Corwin recently August 2010. She is now living close moved back to Saskatoon in May, to daughter Kimberley (Camber) and they welcomed their daughter Robinson (CBC ‘00) and husband Zoe Ellen to the world on June 26, Dave. She loves being able to be an 2010. on-site grandma to Josie, Davey, and Cameron. One upcoming event that is cause for great joy is the Congratulations to Gordon (CBC new grandchild who will be born ‘91) and Carla (Kehler) Willison in midsummer. Ann is working (CBC ’91) who celebrated their full time as a clinical counsellor for 22nd wedding anniversary this Shepell FGI, an employee assistance Rick (CBC ‘94) and Susan (Hiebert) year! They live in Gull Lake, SK with provider, and enjoys being able to Kilbrai (CBC ‘98, CTS ‘04) serve in their children, Jamie, Danae, and help people through the challenges Mexico City with the C&MA. Susan Gordie. They have been serving in of life. She is also in the process of writes, “Doing life and church pastoral ministry at the Gull Lake setting up a team with the goal of planting in Mexico City... Did we Alliance Church for the last thirteen starting a Victory Church plant in ever imagine back in 1993-94, when years. Carla is a hairstylist and owns Thunder Bay. I was a freshman in Regina at CBC Conrad Ave. Cuts. Their youngest and Rick was a senior, that we’d end daughter plans to attend Millar up on the same team down here? College of the Bible after graduation Tim (AUC ‘09) and Ariane McAlpine Well, we decided to really become a from grade 12 this year. Their oldest rejoice at the birth of Adelyn Jessie team on July 10, 2010 in Winnipeg, graduated two years ago and their McAlpine on December 11, 2010. surrounded by an amazing group youngest is in Grade 10. They live in Penticton, BC where of family and friends, and have they enjoy serving at Penticton been back in Mexico from the 2000s Alliance Church. “We love our call to honeymoon on. It’s been an share the gospel of Jesus Christ to Joanne (Akerley) Greer (CBC ’01) incredible adventure, working to our church, city and the world.” and her husband Stafford live in establish La Conexión these past Portage la Prairie, MB with their Rachel Thomas (CBC ‘01) writes, couple of years, and very exciting Kelle (Garrett) Friesen (CBC ‘01) three preschool children, (Ellie, “For the last 2½ years, I have to walk with our Mexican friends, writes, “Mike and I are still living Aowyn, and Emmett). They serve on been an educational assistant in a as they take their first steps of faith in Regina. We have been married pastoral staff at the Alliance Church special needs room at a Catholic and leadership. Hope everyone else for four years and welcomed a in their town. high school. I love what I do. The out there is as happy as we are!” baby boy to our family. Caleb John Friesen was born February 11, challenges are immense, and I Arne (CTS ’96) and Pam (Yetman) 2010. I’m currently on maternity am constantly challenged in my Trondson (CTS ‘93) have two leave from the Saskatchewan faith. But I love being where I am wonderful boys, Aaron (15), and Government (will be back to work supposed to be, where God has Matthias (9), and live in Toronto. March 1, 2011).” called me. Currently, I go to Elim Pam is finishing training to become Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. I an Anglican minister and hopes Ruth Harnett (AS ’10, former am involved in choir, worship team to be ordained May, 2011. Arne staff) and husband, Rock live in and a fantastic Bible study group has been doing consulting as a Calgary. Ruth has completed her with people like me, where I’m at, chartered accountant, and has MA in Christian Studies, and is now ready to see what God has for us. I been enjoying coaching the boys at working on her MA in Biblical and am excited for this upcoming year, Theological Studies at Ambrose. to see what God is going to do. baseball and hockey. Congratulations to Garrett Bailey She is serving as financial advisor Someday, I hope to travel again, (CBC ‘01) who recently earned his Larrisa Whittaker (CBC ’95) and acting treasurer to her local and especially to go back to South nursing degree! Garrett and his moved to Britain to do a PhD in church board. Korea, even for just a visit. Life is wife, Laurel, live in Regina, SK. He ethnomusicology at Royal Holloway great!!” University of London at the writes, “…we have been married for

Spring 2011 anthem 20 FAMILY ties

Dan (CBC ’03) and Jenica (Wilson) and her husband, Mike, who live in Miyano (CTS ‘04) who serve in Alliance Church in Calgary, and will VanEssen (CBC ’08) are pleased Regina, SK. Cambodia, working with orphans. be attending Ambrose Seminary in to announce the arrival of Elliot Emmett Riley Isaac Greer, was Senoka’s older sister is Srey Lin, the fall. who is 3. Daniel VanEssen, born January born on July 15, 2010, third child Aden Joseph Yip was born on 20, 2011. The three of them look for Joanne (Akerley) Greer (CBC October 8, 2010, in Halifax, NS forward to Dan’s graduation and ‘01) and her husband Stafford, who where his parents, Lisa Laine-Yip exploring ministry opportunities as serve at the Alliance Church in (AS ’09) and C-E Yip live. they seek God’s will for the future. Portage la Prairie, MB. Joshua James Harnett was born WEDDINGS on May 25, 2010, first child for Kyle (AUC ’10) and Lauren Harnett, and first grandchild for Ruth (AS ’10, former staff) and Rock Harnett. Esther Florence Ralph was born Kyle and Lauren worship at on January 16, 2011, first daughter Westside Kings in Calgary, where for Peter (CBC ‘97) and Mandy Kyle serves as youth pastor, and (Scott) Ralph (CBC ‘98, AS ‘06) Lauren serves as youth worship who serve in pastoral ministry at leader. the Alliance Church in Portage la Gabriel David Hilton was born Prairie, MB. Esther’s delighted in November, 2009 to Chandelle older brothers are six-year old Peter Jennifer (Gray) Yee (CBC ‘06) William, and one-year old Silas writes, “The Yee family has been (Hansen) (AUC ‘03) and Joshua Hilton (AUC ‘06). Alexander. Wonnell Wong (AS ‘07) and Ada busy. We have relocated to Grande Wong (AS ’07) were married on Cache, AB where Philip (AUC ‘02) is Ezekiel George Thole, third son December 19, 2010, at the Hong a corrections officer and Jennifer is for Joshua (CTS ‘05) and Esther Kong Baptist Theological Seminary a stay-at-home mom.” They enjoy Thole, was born on September Chapel. their two children, Makayla, born 11, 2010. Ezekiel’s older brothers June 9, 2008, and Taylor, who was are Jonah, born in April, 2003, and born on May 14, 2010. Ezra, born on June 20, 2007. Joshua CONGRATULATIONS TO: and Esther and the family live in Rev Colin Turner (CBC ‘06) who BIRTHS Meridian, Idaho. was ordained on September 19, 2010. Colin and Kristi (Reist) (CBC ‘03) serve at the Alliance Church in Prince Albert, SK. MEMORIAMS Frederic William Brown (CBC ‘54, former staff) was promoted to Heaven's glory on December Daniel Simon Layton was born on 15, 2010 at the age of 81. Dearly February 14, 2011, to Tom (CBC ‘98) Elliot Daniel Van Essen was born beloved husband of the late Hazel and Margaret (Chisholm) Layton January 20, 2011, first child for Dan (Jones) (former CBC/CTS staff), (CBC ‘98) (CBC ’03) and Jenica (Wilson) Van dear father of Ruth, Paul, Philip, Essen (CBC ‘08) and Stephen Brown (CBC ‘79), cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many. Also surviving is a brother, and a brother-in-law Joshua Edward Andersen was and sister-in-law, Irene (Jones) born on January 31, 2011, little Fleming (CBC ‘55) and her husband brother for Hannah, and first son Gail (CBC ‘54). for Samantha (Dennis) (CBC ‘04) Andersen and Vince Andersen, who Clement Dreger (CBC ‘48) live in Rosebud, AB. died peacefully at his home in Edmonton, AB, at the age of 89, Jacob Andrew Dunham was born on November 9, 2010. He was on September 4, 2010, third child predeceased by his wife, Madalene for Trevor and Carissa (Hoffman) (Maddie) (Pritchard) Dreger (CBC Dunham (both CBC ‘03) who serve Adelyn Jessie McAlpine was Clara Ruth Wilms was born on '46) and is lovingly remembered by in pastoral ministry in Regina, SK. born on December 11, 2010, first October 6, 2010, second daughter his children Darlene Dreger (CBC Jacob has two older sisters, Caitlin child for Tim (AUC ‘09) and Ariane for Rob (AUC ‘06) and Charlotte ‘76) Daryl and LeeAnn (Cowger) (3) and Rebecca (5). McAlpine, of Penticton, BC. (Ralph) Wilms (AUC ‘04). Clara’s Dreger (CBC ‘76), and Doug and Caleb John Friesen was born on Senoka Miyano was born on older sister is two-year old Elizabeth Kathinka (Vanhet Veld) Dreger February 11, 2010, first child for November 4, 2010, to Christine Joy. Rob has recently resigned from (both CBC ‘84); three grandchildren, Kelle (Garrett) Friesen (CBC ’01) (Mathis) (CTS ‘06) and Taka full-time ministry at Rockyview and extended family and friends worldwide.

Spring 2011 anthem 21 Be transformed

yourself

known inspired informed relevant real

RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO:

150 Ambrose Circle SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 0L5

40063422