Fall 2002 Newsletter

THE GROWING

EDGE A publication for graduates and friends of Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca

A Christian Journey......

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Inside: ABU Becomes More Visible .......................................3 New Security at ABU ..................................................7 Introducing ABU’s New Development Officer ........8 Alumni Association Updates ................................... 10 The Growing Edge Fall 2002, Volume 14 Issue 2

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From the President s Desk

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nother academic year has started with great enthusiasm at Atlantic Baptist University. New students, new faculty/staff members, and new programs add to the excitement of a fresh September start. In contrast to the beautiful autumn colors that signal nature is preparing for winter, ABU is gearing up for a strong year of study and growth.

Let me share highlights from this past year that evidence success in our mission of transforming lives through “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith.” This report is written with thanksgiving to acknowledge God’s hand of blessing in all these things.

Dr. Brian D. MacArthur

The first highlight is our record of growth.

Enrollment at ABU leaped 30% last year, from 380 FTE (full time equivalency) the previous year-end to 500 FTE by June 30, 2002. A second highlight is the dramatic reduction in capital indebtedness – from over $5.6 million to $1.9 million as a result of a $2.8 million dollar contribution by the Province of New Brunswick. A third highlight is that the fiscal year ended with a slight surplus that was applied against operating deficits of the past. We are trusting that we have turned the corner operationally and will be able to reduce the accumulated operating deficit each year until ABU becomes debt-free.

Other highlights include the ABU Choir appearing for the first time at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, and releasing its first CD; 16 ABU students spending the Winter Semester at Oxford University in England as a result of our agreement with Regent’s Park College; 92 degrees being awarded at Convocation on May 4th, 2002, - 37 being the Bachelor of Education awarded to our second class of education students (3 B.Ed. degrees awarded the year before); the newly named Bachelor of Business Administration being awarded for the first time to 12 graduates; and the announcement of a new degree option in Business – the Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op. Other highlights include the trophies won by our sports teams and the first Harrison McCain Scholarship awarded to a student entering ABU in September 2001.

The above facts and figures do not reveal the greater story of how student’s lives are being transformed at a University where faith and learning are integrated, where the intellectual and the spiritual are not considered separate, and where the pursuit of knowledge is not divorced from the pursuit of God. In our classrooms, people are being prepared for life, not just a career.

Thank you to all who have partnered with ABU in this mission. The University has grown because many have felt lead to give, and we trust God to continue to work in the hearts of people to respond so that the “territory” of this University will be enlarged for His honor and glory.

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Recognition ABU BECOMES MORE VISIBLE

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irst-time visitors will find it easier than ever to locate ABU. In July 2002 the Department of Transportation for the Province of New Brunswick erected two large highway signs on the Trans Canada highway that identify the exit number for the University. One sign serves eastbound traffic and the other westbound traffic. The campus is located approximately one-half kilometer north of the Trans Canada at Exit 452. A small sign at the end of each exit ramp points traffic to the campus.

In making a request for highway signage, the University noted that signs would benefit potential students visiting the campus as well as community and religious groups who utilize the facilities for sporting events and conference services.

School districts, business groups, missionary organizations, denomination groups, concert groups, service organizations and others have all utilized the modern campus facilities and have noted the convenient location, especially for attendees from out of town. Noteworthy events have included the Francophonie Summit in 1999 when facilities were rented

by government organizations. The gymnasium and food service has also been booked for the Dieppe, Moncton, and Riverview Mayor ’s Prayer Breakfast for the past three years.

HARRISON MCCAIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

The signs will also assist tourists attracted to the ABU Baptist Heritage Center each summer to view artifacts and historical displays that the University maintains.

Charity White

Dr. Brian MacArthur, President of the University, noted that the signs serve a purpose beyond helping people to discover where ABU is located. “Travellers coming to or from the other Atlantic Provinces via the Trans Canada Highway will be made aware of our presence here in Moncton,” he stated, adding that the University is “more than pleased” with the increased visibility the signs provide.

The Honorable Percy Mockler, Minister of Transportation for the Province, accompanied by John Betts (MLA - Moncton Crescent, the constituency within which ABU is located) and Rene “Pepsi” Landry (MLA – Moncton North) visited the ABU campus on Saturday, September 7th. Besides a tour of the educational facilities, the stopover included a trip to view one of the road signs. On behalf of the University, Dr. MacArthur thanked the Minister, local MLA’s, plus all others who supported ABU’s request for highway signage.

MLA John Betts, Dr. Brian MacArthur, The Honorable Percy Mockler and MLA Rene Pepsi Landry at the new highway sign.

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or the second year in a row, Atlantic Baptist University has been given the distinct honour of having one of their first year students receive the coveted Harrison McCain Scholarship. This award has a program value of $13,500 payable over a four-year course of study as follows: $5,000 in year one, $3,500 in year two, $2,500 in year three, and $2,500 in year four. Criteria for this award include an 80% average in senior year of high school, financial need, leadership qualities, and a recognized initiative by the student in funding his/her own education.

Select first year applicants were chosen to apply for the Harrison McCain Scholarship. All applications were forwarded to the Harrison McCain Scholarship Committee to be chosen by them. The proud recipient for the 2002-2003 academic year is Charity White. Charity, daughter of Duane and Janet White of Scotch Settlement, New Brunswick is enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program double majoring in English and Sociology. Charity says, “ It’s definitely a lot different than high school. More work, higher expectations and an entirely new style of learning. It’s a complete shock to the system, but I’m loving every minute of it!”

by Amy Lean MacArthur Admissions Officer

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Cover Story A CHRISTIAN JOURNEY

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BU’s newest part-time professor, Chris Quek, has a distinct goal in mind as he relishes in his first teaching experiences at a Christian institution, one that may someday turn our religiously parched worldly workplaces into nutritious soil for budding Christians. Chris has quickly become a familiar face to ABU students and staff, but as his testimony illustrates, there’s much more to him than meets the eye.

specifically to minister through Christian education, which eventually led him to ABU.

Chris, who wa born in Singapore, was raised in a Buddhist family where he was baptized Catholic, after his gramdmother resorted to Catholicism as a last attempt to save her dying husband. Chris was enrolled in a strongly Methodist school, by his father, who decided to let opposing denominations drive Christianity out of him. Eventually, his father’s plan worked and Chris concluded that “man’s pride has divided God into so many religions” and Chris became agnostic like his father.

ing local Bible studies. “I was a terrible husband,” admits Chris. “We argued a lot. Then one day I came home and noticed something in my wife that I eventually came to recognize as the fruits of the Spirit.” His wife produced what was the first witness against which Chris could not argue: a changed lifestyle. Their marriage rebounded, and before long Chris and his wife received the Lord together and were baptized, publicly.

His religious struggles would, however, soon be eclipsed by the ineffable horrors he would witness as a “thinly veiled” peacekeeper patrolling the border of Cambodia and Laos during the early 1970s, from which he emerged an emotional wreck.

He completed his education at the University of Manitoba, where he eventually taught for eight years, and then Dalhousie University where he taught for another five years before being named Vice President of Academics for McKenzie College, based in Halifax, NS. Meanwhile, the couple’s faith prospered.

In an attempt to escape his war memories, he opted to travel to the US to pursue his longtime passion in art and design, at Clemson University in South Carolina. Here he became a “dangerously armed agnostic,” and enjoyed wreaking havoc in Bible studies throughout the Bible Belt of North America. Looking back, Chris readily admits his self-righteousness but concedes, “If God has called you, His hand is on you whether you like it or not; as it was then.”

Upon graduating, Chris returned home to marry his longtime girlfriend, but as he continued into his graduate studies, his long hours began to slowly sever his marriage. As a result, his wife, who was also brought up as a Buddhist, began attend-

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Through these experiences Chris began to feel a strong call to ministry, but more

Chris’s vision is one for evangelism among our modern office towers and workplaces. Today’s evangelism methods are obsolete, he says, due to changes in society. “We need strong, proactive Christians to work with the local churches. With both parents today working full-time, they do not make time to go to church. We need to meet them in their space,” he says emphatically. “We need Christian professionals with good credentials firmly rooted in the word of God, who can defend it without shoving it down people’s throats.”

His approach involves the ability to see both sides of the coin. Salvation is not achieved through argumentation or debate, but rather the acute ability to see and understand the other person’s point of view while lovingly communicating your own. However, as was the case with Chris, a consistent lifestyle is worth more than any argument.

These are the exact principles, which he applies in the classroom, where he rarely pauses for breath. “It’s not enough to simply say the Bible says so. You must live it and you must convey His words with grace and love.”

by Matt Crawford 3rd year Communication Studies

HAS YOUR CHURCH CONSIDERED AN ABU SUNDAY? Worship Teams Drama Teams Singing Groups Interesting speakers To book any of our Student Ministry Teams call Dawn Ramey-Crowell We would love to come and share worship with you!

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Academic PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSORS - A GIFT OF GOD’S TIMING

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ome may have called it a twelfth-hour miracle, but Seth Crowell, ABU Vice President for Academic Affairs, casually refers to it as yet another example of God’s divine trouble shooting.

“This was essentially just another example of a miracle of God’s timing,” says Crowell who has set his watch to the Lord’s clutch routines during his 22 years at ABU. So when he found himself holding the resignation letters of both of his psychology professors last March, Dr. Bill Morrison and Professor Janet Goodwin, while slightly perplexed, he knew a little prayer would go a long way.

“The addition of a third psychology professor to this budding faculty had been in the works for some time,” says Crowell, “but the proper blend of faith and credentials had proven elusive.” A prime candidate, ABU alumnus Christina Gallant, had previously been courted to join her old professors, but that avenue would obviously have to be re-routed.

Meanwhile, the other pieces of the psychology puzzle began to fit into place as the hiring committee pursued Dr. Neil Soggie and Dr. Edith Samuel. Throughout this phase, Seth confesses his humanity began to surface. “There certainly were doubts at certain times,” he said, “but the benefit of being around here so

strengths to the table. Dr. Soggie brings Pastoral and Clinical Psychology experience while Dr. Samuel provides a broad background in Psychology and Sociology, including international teaching experinece. Ms. Gallant’s previous association with ABU helps her to genuinely emphathize with students as she gains valuable teaching experience.

Crowell says he is “extremely happy with the way things Christina Gallant, Neil Soggie and Edith Samuel ironed out after a tumultuous long is that I’ve seen these types of spring, but the future is always uncerprayers answered so many times before.” tain. One thing is certain however, and that is that the good Lord has everything The picture continued to emerge as Dr. under control.”

Soggie and Dr. Samuel both visited the campus and subsequently accepted of- “Essentially,” Crowell says, “this was just fers to join ABU’s faculty. The culmina- another case of God proving his faithfultion of these events were brought to the ness to those who respond to His call, forefront during last May’s ABU faculty and of course, reassuring us that it is His meeting in which Crowell had the assign- timing, not ours.”

by Matt Crawford ment of announcing the “bittersweet” 3rd year Communication Studies changeover.

With the hiring of Dr. Soggie, Dr. Samuel and Ms. Gallant, the next challenge would be to successfully structure their roles.

As is the case for ABU faculty and staff, Crowell says teamwork must be the focal point as “we work together as good employers and employees.”

All three candidates arrived with solid credentials and each brought different

FALL 2002 REGISTRAR’S REPORT (# of students enrolled at ABU) * Includes ALPS Year

Full Time

1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03

351 313 316 345 412 450

Part Time Full Time Equivalent 8.25 19.50 30.00 27.00 27.00 31.00

359 332 346 372 *470 *539

% Change 16.73 -7.48 4.10 7.50 *26.00 *14.68

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ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM Biology ..................................... 42 Biopsychology .......................... 2 Biblical Studies ......................... 19 Business Administration .......... 48 Communication Studies ............ 24 English ...................................... 57 History ...................................... 26 Interdisciplinary Studies ........... 14 Psychology ............................... 83 Religious Studies ...................... 10 Sociology .................................. 28 Double Major ............................ 30 Christian Foundations ............... 1 Cross-Cultural Studies ............... 1 Other (i.e. Cont. Ed.) ................... 2 Post Education .......................... 63 Total ....................................... 450 These numbers exclude ALPS and part time students

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Student Life NOTHING YOU DO FOR THE LORD IS EVER USELESS

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n 2000-2001, ABU introduced the Cross-Cultural Studies Certificate, which was created to provide an academic base for students who are interested in future service in a different culture. Each year, students in the program are able to travel to other countries and experience firsthand some of the important issues that face our world today.

portunity to speak publicly shortly after arriving in Corriverton. During the service he spoke about the significance of the decision to let go of everything and simply put your trust in God. Following his message, a woman named Eileen accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized. “This was an amazing and humbling event,” says Jordan. “That God would choose to use me.”

Robin Oxley, Lachelle Harris, Sue-Leanne LeBlanc and Lachelle Harris, Robin Oxley, JorJordan Ingraham in Guyana dan Ingraham and Sue-Leanne During the trip, the team taught variLeBlanc were the four Cross-Cultural ters, spiders and cockroaches larger than ous skills to the local people, served Studies students who went to Guyana, both my hands, that was a shock!” lunches to children and senior citizens, South America this spring. While this exread to children and hosted a “Kids Day”, perience of a lifetime allowed the students Sue-Leanne LeBlanc felt that the trip which allowed approximately 100 local to see and do things that would not be helped her to learn several things. “Trust, children to see the Jesus video for kids. possible in their hometowns, it also faith and thankfulness were a few of the “Tremendous seeds were planted,” says brought with it several challenges. Jor- things we learned in Guyana,” said Sue- Jordan. dan Ingraham reflects, “When we arrived Leanne. “Trust because we were relying in Corriverton at Road Side Baptist on the locals to get us back and forth One of the scripture verses that was inChurch and were sent with our host fami- safely, faith because we needed to put strumental in keeping the team focused lies, it was then that I questioned what I God as number one and fully rely on Him on their purpose in going to Guyana was was doing here,” says Jordan. “The barn in all situations, and thankfulness be- I Corinthians 15:58 which says, “So my at my parents home had less leaks and cause of the life we have in North dear brothers and sisters, be strong and fewer holes and cracks than the house I America.” steady, always enthusiastic about the would be staying in. And then there was Lord’s work, for you know that nothing the outhouse. I have been outdoors a lot Although there were challenges, there you do for the Lord is ever useless.” (NLT) so using the bathroom outside was not a were also highlights that made the trip

by Jennifer Marr shock. Sharing the outhouse with crit- worthwhile. Jordan was given the opAssistant for Advancement Programs

ABU GOES WIRELESS

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BU has become the first university in North America to adopt a wireless pocket PC pilot program. Fifty-five students in the Education program are participating in this cutting edge technology.

ABU has partnered with Toshiba Canada, and are using Toshiba’s new Pocket PC e470. These are the first PDA (personal data assistant) devices with built-in wireless cards and Intel’s new 400 Mhz processor. They are using the standard 802.11b signal to connect wirelessly to our network from all classrooms and 90% of the

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main building. Education students will now be able to surf the Internet or pick up their email from almost anywhere in the main building. Education students will use these Windows CE devices to collect data from their classrooms and transfer it to their professor’s device using infrared.

Pocket PCs allow students to carry and display PowerPoint presentations.

This valuable resource will enable Education students to visually display information via data projectors.

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Two of our professors, Bryan Taylor and Stewart West, will be working to train students with this new technology in the Education department. This program will instruct future teachers about the use of wireless technology, and will provide them with a valuable education considering today’s knowledge-based economy.

Technological training is a critical asset in this new economy, and ABU Education graduates will be among the first to be trained with wireless Pocket PC technology.

by David E. Graves, BTh., C.N.A. Director of Computer Services and Facility Management

STUDENT SAFETY IS A PRIORITY AT ABU

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e are excited to report, that the residence currently has 135 students!

With increased numbers, our level of security has also inHeidi Soggie creased.

In the past many keys have been misplaced or not returned, so it became necessary to install a new system. With the safety of ABU students in mind, steps were taken over the last two years to update the level of security for the ABU residence.

During the summer of 2001, a surveillance camera was placed within the main entrance of the residence and a proximity card reader on the main door. The prox-

imity card reader replaced the need for students to be issued keys to enter the residence.

During the summer of 2002 the security system received further upgrades to include three more surveillance cameras (main lobby, east and west exit doors), and an upgrade to the proximity card reader. The proximity card reader is now compatible with the card reader on the main building. This simplifies things for students as now this one card has three uses: student ID, library card and access card. The proximity card allows access to both buildings, and the computer lab as well. The cards are set up on a schedule to allow only resident students access to the residence, and all students access to the main building.

Mitchell Deware, a fourth year student at

ABU, who is in his second year as a Resident Assistant states, “the security upgrade was an excellent venture for ABU. If a situation arose that required investigation, the camera would offer an explanation.”

Krista Trail, a first year student at ABU, comments, “The system seems to make sense to me. I feel a bit safer knowing that access to the building can be controlled.” This is a benefit especially if a proximity card is lost or stolen. The student needs to report that the card is missing and then that particular access code would be deleted.

The upgrade of security within the residence would not have been possible without the support of the Ladies Auxiliary.

We give thanks!

by Heidi Soggie Director of Student Development

FAITH AS SMALL AS A MUSTARD SEED

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ll my life I have been an epileptic and have continuously prayed that Jesus would heal me. Knowing that I was asking for a miracle, I never doubted his love.

Around June of 2000, I was accepted for a neuropsychological assessment to see if I could possibly be a candidate for brain surgery. My hopes grew high and my faith increased. On July 9 of 2001, I flew to London Ontario for my assessment. On July 25, 2001, after one week of intensive observation earlier in July, I received brain surgery. To everyone’s surprise, I made an incredible recovery and was released within a few days after my surgery.

Today, it has been over a year that I have been seizure free. This past summer, I had to have my medication that I have been on all my life removed. The summer was a difficult challenge in my recovery. One day I had the mental ability to achieve practically anything, the next, because of medication withdrawal, I lost all my mental abilities. This included basic abilities such as, reading, writing and thinking through simple everyday things that we take for granted. I felt like I was completely emptied and was lucky enough to know

who and where I was at that present time.

During my health struggles over the last few years, ABU has made such a difference in my life. The staff and faculty have not only supported and encouraged, but

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also have continuously been praying for me. They prayed when I had seizures while I was here at ABU, right through to this past summer when I lost the majority of my mental abilities. The question as to if I would be well enough to come back to ABU this coming semester often scared me. With the cooperation and support of

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ABU faculty, I was able to come back this semester; knowing that I am not in mint condition, still recovering. Rather than pushing me aside, the professors are working with me and my condition. My biggest observation over my years here at ABU, and one of the biggest reasons why I have decided to continue my education here, is because of the staff and faculty’s care and concern for each and every student.

Today, I am still regaining some of my abilities with the help and support of my professors. The glory of God can be seen through any trial and through this trial; I realized that God did not have to heal me, he chose to. God did not have to give me my abilities back, but he chose to. I have learned two important lessons through all of this. First, it is easy to forget that our daily abilities are gifts from God and should not be taken for granted and second, as long as your faith is as small as a mustard seed, anything is possible for you (Matt 17:20).

by Crystal Lawrence 3rd year Sociology and 1st year Education

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Advancement PROTECTING YOUR ESTATE

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s Christians, we believe that all we have belongs to the Lord and that we are just stewards of His resources.

As God gives us strength, we pracRoland Rackham tice good stewardship while we are living, but we take less thought to the consequences of an inadequate will. A properly drawn up will perpetuates good stewardship practices. Without a legal will (drawn up by a professional), the Government will control the distribution of your estate.

a Are you aware of the tax consequences to your estate from RRSP’s at the death of the last survivor (husband/ wife)? a Have you considered what would happen if you became incapacitated? a Do you have the proper documents

in place to allow a family member or friend to continue managing your “affairs” should you become incapacitated? a Do you know that annuity income has a non-taxable component and as such increases spendable income and reduces the impact of a claw back from Government benefits?

When there is no remaining spouse, the RRSP is considered income in the estate of the last to die. Proper estate planning can minimize this tax and also provide legacies to your favorite charities. CCRA (previously known as Revenue Canada) has been very generous in allowing 100% of your income in the year of death (and the previous year), to be donated to a charity and your estate will receive full tax credits for this donation. Good planning can maximize this advantage without disinheriting family members.

Without a proper Power of Attorney (referred to as an Enduring Power of Attorney), one must apply to the Government

for permission to manage the estate of an incapacitated individual. This is costly, complicated, risky and time consuming and there are no guarantees that your desires will be fulfilled.

Whether it is the need for an Enduring Power of Attorney or a revised will (even a first will), you owe it to your family and the Lord to “put your house in order”; maximize the benefits going to your family and to your favorite charity(s). Review your estate plan today.

There are many more topics that could be discussed. Seek out a Professional to assist you in perpetuating good stewardship. Atlantic Baptist University will make available to your group (without obligation) a free “Wills and Estate Planning Seminar”. Contact us today for further information on this offer at 1-888968-6228 or roland.rackham@abu.nb.ca

by Roland M.Rackham, CFP, CHFC, ACSE Vice President for Advancement

WELCOME TO SCOTT RYDER, DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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tlantic Baptist University is pleased to welcome Scott Ryder, who has been hired in an “evolving role” as ABU’s DevelScott Ryder opment Officer in the area of Advancement.

A familiar face to some ABU veterans, Mr. Ryder previously taught Pre/Post Confederation History at Atlantic Baptist College for a five-year stint that ended in 1997.

Scott is well qualified for this position, having earned direct experience in a similar office while employed by Cook Communication Ministries International (also known as David C. Cook Publishing) as their Eastern Canadian Regional Manager.

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For years Scott has also held various responsibilities within the WestmorlandKent Association of Baptist Churches, serving in various pastoral posts. Currently, he is the pastor at West Lane Baptist Church in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Academically, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Mount Allison University and his Masters in Ministry from Bethany Theological Seminary in Dothan, Alabama.

While at ABU, Mr. Ryder will utilize a vast network of contacts to foster new relationships with potential donors while nurturing existing ones to ensure the integrity of ABU’s finances in the near and distant future. With the dynamic religious melting pot that ABU has become, Mr. Ryder recognizes fully the crucial role that money plays in the university’s success spiritually and academically. “It used to

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be Baptist primarily, but now we see many denominations and non-Christian students, which is great,” he says. “The Lord can use this university in many ways, but we need money to do it.”

This devout family man especially enjoys spending time with his two boys Andrew (7) and Caleb (4), as well as reading Christian and biographical material.

While he is still settling into his new surroundings, he says he is eager and excited to get on the road and rekindle old friendships and develop new ones.

Congratulations Scott and all the best in your new role from everyone at ABU.

by Matt Crawford 3rd year Communication Studies

Bits & Pieces FACULTY & STAFF UPDATES Welcome Welcome to Dale Somers who has joined the financial office as the Director of Financial Services.

Jennifer Clarke (’02) has joined the Advancement Department as the Assistant for Student Recruitment.

Mary Beth Clements (’02) has joined us as the Registrar Office Assistant.

Dawn Ramey-Crowell has joined the Advancement Department as the Coordinator of Student Ministries.

This year we have expanded our custodial staff with the additions of Gerri Gallant, Laurie Douthwright and Blake Sherrard.

Kate Fahey (’02) has been hired as the ALPS Administrative Assistant.

Sarah Cogswell (’97), who served as Registrar Office Assistant, recently had her first baby. Congratulations to Sarah and David on the birth of Isaac David!

Our Assistant Librarian, Lois Lewycky has decided to pursue other interests.

Laura Lee Bustin (’87), who served as the Student Ministries Coordinator, along with her husband Darrell (’89) and two children, Bronwyn and Caleb have been appointed by CBM for ministry in Indonesia.

Custodian, Yvon Buotte has decided to pursue other interests.

Congratulations Congratulations to Amy (Lean) Admissions Officer & Jeff MacArthur (’94) who were married on June 15, 2002 at Allison Church, Moncton, New Brunswick.

Our Psychology department has had a significant change with the addition of Edith Samuel as Assistant Professor of Psychology, Neil Soggie as Lecturer of Psychology and Christina Gallant (’99) as a sessional Lecturer of Psychology.

For more information see article on page 5.

Heidi Soggie has joined the Student Services department as the Director of Student Development.

Rebecca Alward (’93) has moved from the role of Campus Ministries Coordinator to that of Residence Coordinator.

Scott Ryder has joined the Advancement Department as Development Officer. For more information, see article on page 8.

Congratulations to Krystal (Dorey) & Bob Murray (’97), Athletics Coordinator, who were married on August 17, 2002 at Weston Christian Fellowship Church in Weston, Nova Scotia.

Faculty Accomplishments Dr. Carol Thorne (’64) participated in an international conference on the Ecology of Languages, held in August at the Memramcook Institute, and presented a paper entitled “Some implications of socio-cultural variables in translation”.

Dr. Thorne will also be presenting a paper entitled “Meeting the literacy needs of a pre-literate society” at the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic Association conference being held at Memorial Unversity, St. John’s, NF in November.

Dr. Seth Crowell (’73) attended the “National Vice-Presidents Academic Annual Conference” hosted by Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., October 17-19, 2002.

Dr. Sam Reimer & Dr. Dan Goodwin (’82) presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Church History, Congress for the Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Toronto, May 2627, 2002. Dr. Reimer’s presentation was titled “Lay Cooperation in Canada: Catholic, Mainline and Conservative Protestant Attitudes Toward Interdenominational Cooperation. Dr. Goodwin’s presentation was titled “William Gallagher and the Founding of the Canadian Council of Churches.”

Dr. Edith Samuel had an article published in the journal African and Asian Studies, Vol. 1(3), pp.187-229, entitled “Dowry and Dowry Harassment in India: An Assessment Based on Modified Capitalist Patriarchy.”

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS

Graeme Ching (’91) has joined the English department as a sessional faculty member.

From time to time employers will match gifts of employees to charities.

Goodbye Giselle Tranquilla (’01), who served as Assistant for Student Recruitment, has gone to Trinity Western to pursue her Masters in Counselling Psychology.

Contact your employer to see if they will match your gift to Atlantic Baptist University!

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Alumni Association A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!

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udging by the comments during the weekend, “A good time was had by all!” was definitely the feeling of the folk who attended this year’s 60-64 Alumni Reunion on the beautiful Kingston Peninsula. There was a record attendance of 62, and the highlight of the weekend was a two-hour concert on Saturday evening featuring quartets, trios, duets, and soloists from the group, as well as several choir selections. As those groups got organized and spent time practicing Saturday afternoon, a lot of reminiscing was done about gospel team outings and choir tours back in those “good old” UBBTS days. A free-will offering was taken during the concert in support of the 1960-64

Alumni Bursary Fund that the group set up two years ago. The bursaries from this fund will be awarded to a deserving child or grandchild of an Alumnus of UBBTS/ABC/ABU. The total amount that came in for this fund over the weekend as a result of that offering and several other donations was over $1,800. That means that the fund is less than $600 short of the original $10,000 goal. If you haven’t had a chance yet to be part of this exciting project, it’s still not too late, and maybe your cheque will be just the one that is needed to take that fund over the top!! Be sure to indicate on the cheque that it is for the 1960-64 Alumni Bursary Fund.

making plans to attend next year’s reunion, which is scheduled to be held in Pleasantville, NS on the weekend of Sept.20-21. The “big” event planned for that reunion is a cruise of the Lunenburg Harbour, so if you were at UBBTS in the early 60s (or even in the 50s or late 60s, and would like to join in the fun), why not write those dates on your calendar right now and plan to attend.

For more detailed information, you can contact Carol Thorne at carol.thorne@abu.nb.ca.

Over the course of the two days together, memories, memories, and more memories kept surfacing as people chatted with classmates, some of whom they hadn’t seen for forty years. Many in the group are already

KEEP IN TOUCH We Want to Hear From You! Alumni, have you moved recently?

Is there any news you would like us to share with fellow alumni and friends?

Do you have a photograph of yourself, your newest family member or your entire family, which you would like us to include in The Growing Edge?

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ALUMNI UPDATES Jim & Loralee (Landers) (’88) Druart are happy to announce the birth of their third child, Ethan James, on May 10, 2002.

Annie & Eliza are excited about their new baby brother!

Congratulations to David & Jody (Brown) (’01) Kelly who were married on June 22, 2002 in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Congratulations to Paul & Jennifer (Brown) (’02) MacAloney who were married at Allison Church, Moncton, New Brunswick on September 7, 2002.

Rev. Robert (’89) & Crystal (Huxter) (’92) Knowles are pleased to announce the birth of their fourth child, Luke Huxter, on August 6, 2002. A new brother for Micah (7), Rachel (5) and Bethany (2).

Rene (’98) & Miriam (Myers) (’96) Robichaud are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Naomi Hannah who was born March 16, 2002. A new sister for Emily (2).

Congratulations to Danny (’01) & Lisa (Mulock) (’02) Smith who were married on June 15, 2002 in Lindsay, Ontario.

Congratulations to Andrew (’02) & Melinda (Power) Nelson who were married on June 1, 2002 at Immanuel United Baptist Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Rev. Mark Leary (’76) officiated.

Nathan (’97) & Amanda (King) (’97) MacDonald are pleased to announce the birth of their first child Chloe Dora Anne who was born August 27, 2002.

David (’02) & Sarah (Smith) (’97) Cogswell are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Isaac David who was born on August 1, 2002.

Congratulations to Tim (’01) & Naomi (Nadeau) (’02) Harvey who were married on August 17, 2002 at Brentwood United Baptist Church, Moncton, New Brunswick. The service was officiated by both the bride’s father, Rev. Michel Nadeau and Rev. Kaj Binderup (’78).

MEMORIAL CARDS & IN HONOUR CARDS

Congratulations to Jonathan (’99) & Jessica (Betts) (’01) Cook who were married on June 8, 2002 at the Moncton Wesleyan Church, Moncton, New Brunswick.

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ABU

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER November 2 Dr. MacArthur, Roland Rackham, Scott Ryder and the Ladies Trio will be at an ABU Area Banquet being held at Grace Memorial United Baptist Church in Fredericton, 6:30 p.m.

November 17 Dr. MacArthur will be attending Lewisville United Baptist Church 175th anniversary service.

November 23 Choir presentation at City Hall. For more information contact the university at 1-888-968-6228.

Dr. Ralph Richardson and the Ladies Trio will be at Faith United Baptist Church, New Maryland.

November 24 Dr. MacArthur and a Soloist will be at Brunswick Street United Baptist Church for an ABU Sunday.

November 3 Dr. MacArthur and a Student Ministry Team will be at Burtt’s Corner United Baptist Church, morning service.

Dr. MacArthur and a Student Ministry Team will be at Brookfield United Baptist Church 140th anniversary, evening service.

November 4 - 7 Dr. MacArthur and Roland Rackham will be meeting with Church groups and Christian Schools in the New England States.

ABU Drama team will be at Whitepine United Baptist Church, morning service.

November 9 Dr. MacArthur and a Soloist will be at Tryon United Baptist Church.

Dr. MacArthur, Roland Rackham and Scott Ryder will be at an ABU Area Banquet being held at the Best Western Charlottetown, 6:30 p.m.

ABU Drama team will be at Alma United Baptist Church, morning service.

November 22 ABU Choir Concert Celebrate the Promised One 8:00 p.m.

Capitol Theatre Main Street, Moncton Tickets $10.00

November 16 4th Annual Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Admission $1.00 per person. Children under 12 - free Buffet Brunch also available 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - $6.00 per person Children 4 and under - free

To purchase tickets contact the Capitol Theatre Box office at 1-800-567-1922 Good News! Great Joy! CD’s will be availalbe at the Choir Concert.

Price $12.00 Tax Included

FEBRUARY / MARCH Feburary 9-10 ABU-in-View - Students in grades 9 - 12 stay on the campus of ABU and experience university life.

Feburary 16 Dr. MacArthur will be at Main Street United Baptist Church.

February 28, March 1 & 2 ABU Choir Tour

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