Fall_2006_Newsletter

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 1

President’s Desk President’s Desk

From the President’s Desk

If you have ever ordered a “combo” at your favourite fast food restaurant, then you know the advantage of combining. This issue of the Growing Edge is a “combo.”

The fall release of the Growing Edge has now become the annual report edition for the year, combining two documents into one. Why the change? Besides being more strategic with resources, we believe it is important to connect facts and figures to real life stories of how ABU is touching lives. Sharing facts and figures is good accountability, but sharing the impact the University is having evidences success in our mission of transforming lives through “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith.”

ABU reached a new enrolment peak in 2005-2006 with an FTE of 723 students. The 2006-2007 year has started with a slight dip in enrolment; however, new education courses are being introduced that are designed for teachers wanting to upgrade their certification (the courses are held on Saturdays). Because the demand is so strong for these Master level courses, we project that overall enrolment by the spring of 2007 will be close to last year’s record number.

Some time ago, I noted three interim goals that I considered important to achieve as ABU looks to its next chapter of growth. The first is to strengthen our financial standing.

With the elimination of an accumulated operating deficit a year ago, plus five consecutive years concluding in the black, we feel that ABU is in a position to push ahead without undue risk. We are grateful for the response and aid of many supporters and churches who have helped to sustain and build the University over many years.

The Growing Edge is the newsletter of Atlantic Baptist University. Its purpose is to inform alumni, donors, and friends about the University and to keep them in touch with the life of ABU, its family, and friends. Alumni letters, unsolicited manuscripts, art, and photos are welcome for possible inclusion. Items for “Alumni Updates” should be identified by graduating class. Free subscriptions to The Growing Edge are available upon request.

Production of this issue of The Growing Edge: Editor: Mitch Mealey, Communications Coordinator E-mail: mitch.mealey@abu.nb.ca Layout, Design & Production: Mitch Mealey Communications Coordinator P.R. Committee: Roland Rackham, Gilda Ryder, Amy MacArthur, Chris Quek, Mitch Mealey, Peter Lutes, David Cook, Melanie Cox

2 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

The second goal is to attract as many students as possible. This goal has been achieved in that we are close to maximum capacity. Adding more students will require creative planning in the short term. The third goal is that of achieving membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Our application was submitted in May 2006, and we anticipate the process will take up to a year to complete. Membership in the AUCC will affirm the academic strength of our degree programs.

The Board of Governors is weighing options for the future. The Board recognizes how God has blessed the University with exceptional growth in the past decade since moving to our current campus. In moving forward, we need to proceed with vision, faith, caution, and due diligence as a new capital campaign is studied.

I am very optimistic about the future of ABU, as there is clear need in our region for universities that integrate faith and learning. Every student is an intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical “combo.” ABU strives to be holistic in its approach to education, so that we produce graduates equipped to be strong leaders in society as they seek to build the Kingdom of God. Please read this “combo” issue in full so that you can feel the pulse of what is happening at ABU. We are working to shape lives and the future.

Changes of address should be sent to: Melanie Cox, Assistant for Advancement Programs Atlantic Baptist University Box 6004, Moncton NB E1C 9L7 Tel: (506) 863-6459 1-888-968-6228 Fax: (506) 858-9694 E-mail: melanie.cox@abu.nb.ca Cover photo: Jennifer Sutherland (’06) Students: Sal Chhem and Christy MacPhail Printer: Taylor Printing Group Inc. Publication Number: 4000 6990 CANADA POST

Feature Feature Story Story

The $100,000 Idris James Morris Athletic Scholarship Atlantic Baptist University Athletics has recently received the largest single contribution to athletic scholarships, thanks to a generous gift of $100,000 from Dr. E.C. Eaton. Dr. Eaton has named this scholarship in the memory of her father Idris James Morris, who was a career civil servant with the British Government.

During World War II, he worked with the War Ministry at Whitehall in a responsible position accountable for the production of armaments throughout Britain. In recognition of gallant service to his country, he was awarded the George Medal by King George VI. Idris loved Canada and during the last 20 years of his life made an annual crossing of the Atlantic to visit with the eldest of his three children, Elizabeth Cordelia, otherwise Dr. E.C. Eaton.

Elizabeth Cordelia Morris, more aectionately known as Corrie, was born May 29, 1910, in Nantymoel, a small coal-mining village in South Wales. While she was a young girl, the family lived near London in the village of Waltham Abbey in the county of Essex. The family later moved nearby to Chingford, where she began her studies in the kindergarten of the local Baptist church and later in the elementary school at Buckhurst Hill. When she was a teenager, the family again moved a few miles away to Wanstead Park and she started her high school studies nearby at St. Angela’s Ursuline Convent School in Forest Gate. This was a Catholic school operated by the Ursuline Sisters and they fostered a thirst for knowledge in their young student. Corrie says it was curiosity that led her to undertake studies in medicine at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine for Women at London University at the age of nineteen. At that time most medical schools would not admit women students. She graduated from the University of London with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery on June 8, 1935.

Above, the gaduation of Elizabeth Cordelia Morris Below, Corrie rowing no.2 oar on the Thames River for the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine for Women at London University

Following her graduation Corrie was posted to the anesthesiology department of the Royal Free Hospital where she had completed her training, thus beginning her lifelong interest in that area of medicine. She was then appointed as the anesthetist registrar at the Hospital for Sick Children on Great Ormond Street, considered a very prestigious position at that time. It was during her next position as anesthetist at the Hammersmith Hospital that she met a young Canadian doctor, Robert Burnell Eaton, who was doing post-graduate studies in surgery.

The couple married in 1938 and she immigrated to Canada with her husband

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 3

to set up practice together in Amherst, Nova Scotia. With the outbreak of the Second World War her husband enlisted with the 14th Field Ambulance brigade of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and went overseas in 1941, not returning until the end of the war in 1945.

During his absence, Corrie carried on a general practice in medicine in Amherst with two small children at home.

Following the war the family decided to move to Sackville, New Brunswick, and Corrie discontinued practice. They later moved to Moncton and after raising her six children, she decided that she would like to become active again in medicine. As her medical training had never been accepted in New Brunswick she was required to write the LMCC exams, the licensing examinations of the Medical Council of Canada.

She wrote and passed the exams in 1970 at the age of 60 and proceeded to set up active practice again, sharing office facilities with her husband. During the following years Corrie was responsible for operating a Well Woman Clinic at the Moncton Hospital and often assisted her husband with surgical procedures in the operating room. They retired together from medical practice in 1978, and, in 1982, she was elected a Life Member of the New Brunswick Medical Society.

For many years Corrie was an examiner in First Aid for the St. John Ambulance and for over 20 years was Cadet Surgeon to the No 308 St. John Ambulance Cadets. She became a Serving Sister in the Order of St. John in 1963, and an Officer of the Order, receiving the Victoria Medal and Bar in recognition of her long service to the Order, in 1974.

She also served on the board of the VON Moncton Branch. She was a founding member of the University Women’s Club of Sackville and continues to be a member of the University Women’s Club of Moncton. Corrie has always been interested in athletics. As an undergraduate student in London she rowed competitively for her school team in women’s eights on the Thames River. She remains an avid baseball fan.

Corrie started to learn to play golf at about the age of 60 and at age 96 is still an active member of the Lakeside Golf Club.

Atlantic Baptist University is grateful to Dr. Eaton for encouraging healthy lifestyles through athletic programs.

By Roland Rackham Chief Advancement Officer

Above, Corrie with her husband, Robert Burnell Eaton Middle, Corrie with a rifle Right, Corrie with father, Idris James Morris

4 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

Town of Riverview Scholarship Awarded The Town of Riverview Scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year was conferred to Amy Stephens. Amy is in her first year of study at ABU and is enroled in the Biopsychology program. As a 2006 graduate of Riverview High School, she was the ideal candidate for this award. The Town of Riverview Scholarship of $3,000 was established in order that a worthy student, being a resident of Riverview or a graduate of Riverview High School, might benefit from and recieve a positive influence toward the pursuit of higher education.

Cody Bolton, scholarship recipient

The Harrison McCain Scholarship of $16,000 for four years of study is awarded annually to a high school student entering Atlantic Baptist University. It is directed specifically to those students who demonstrate a financial need and initiative to fund their own education, as well as strong academic achievement and leadership qualities.

Scholarships Scholarships

Newest Harrison McCain Recipient

Cody Bolton of Dow Settlement, New Brunswick, the recipient of this year’s award, is already taking advantage of the opportunity given to him through the McCain Scholarship. He is proving his leadership abilities even within his first few months at Atlantic Baptist University. He was recently elected the FirstYear Christian Life Representative and is developing a strong interest in the activities of Student Council, as well as helping to promote the Christian community at ABU. He became interested in this position since it would allow him to grow his relationship both with the students and God. Cody’s involvement and contributions to the ABU community don’t stop there; he has also joined the ABU Running Club and the Drama Society.

In addition, he is also in process of becoming a youth leader at the Wesleyan Church, where he hopes to grow his skills in youth ministry in preparation for the Youth Leadership Certificate Program – the primary reason he chose to study at ABU. Cody is currently studying toward his Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on Media Studies in the hopes of later pursuing his interests in journalism. Cody’s choice to study at ABU was greatly influenced by the smaller university community and class size, as well as the Christian belief system upon which the university is founded. He has felt welcomed both by his fellow students and professors and says of his ABU experience so far, “I would encourage everyone to come here. ABU has everything! It’s spiritually fulfilling, but academically rewarding as well.”

Amy Stephens, scholarship recipient

by Rebecca Ridlington 4th year English

Stephen Scholarships The Recipientsand of the Ella StephenSteeves and Ella Steeves Scholarships Each recipient receives $1,500 for their academic year Daniel Cooper Ian Van Haren Amanda Wilson Angela Marks Mary “Melissa” Peters Mike Duncanson Meghan Toups Jonathan Dunnett Holly Mailman Brandy Colwill Danielle Swanton Micah Trueman Rebecca Dixon-Sakyi Suzanne Daigle Trevor Hebert Bethany Cormier

Alisha O’Reilly Meghan Peacock Kirk Smith Ashley Hill Christine Steeves Emily Calhoun Joseph Lobbezoo Emily MacIsaac

Kenneth Bezanson Mandy Fowler Michael Philpott Joy Laughlin Kathryn Benoit Eliana Castellon

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 5

Julie Somers, scholarship recipient

The Graduating

The Lee Scholarship in Education This year’s recipient of the Lee Scholarship in Education is Julie Somers, a Moncton resident with two children, who is finishing up her final year. The scholarship of $2,000 is awarded annually to one deserving student.

Mrs. Verna Lee was born in Doaktown, New Brunswick, in October of 1912.

After receiving her education, Mrs. Lee spent a number of years teaching in the rural schools of Queens County before marrying Victor Lee and settling in Moncton. Mrs. Lee continued to teach in Moncton and Riverview schools for many years, eventually taking on responsibilities in public school administration.

In establishing the Lee Scholarship in Education, Mrs. Lee desired to do something for students who yearned to teach, but might otherwise never attain their goals because of the financial costs associated with higher education. Particularly, the scholarship was designed for those students who are either single parents or mature students with dependants, and who have resigned full time employment to pursue studies in the field of Education.

Regarding the current state of public education, Mrs. Lee has a strong belief that what is needed most in our schools are teachers who will uphold strong Christian principles in their influence over their students.

In addition to her great interest in education, Mrs. Lee continues her long time membership in Moncton’s First Baptist Church and has had a life long interest in the works undertaken by the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.

By Scott Ryder Development Officer

6 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

Class of 2006

Fall Convocation Bachelor of Arts Organizational Management Leslie J. Allen Janet M. Brake Thomas Albert Buchanan Jacqueline Charlebois-Tessier Louise Charlebois Lynn Charlebois Nathalie Adèle Desrosiers Odette Doiron Stacy Hudson Isabelle Roy Curtis Richard Scott Charlene Anne Sharpe Bachelor of Arts Psychology Meagan Elizabeth Elderkin Bachelor of Business Administration Peter Allan Charles Doucette Daniel Jonathan White Bachelor of Education Stacy Hudson Roger Eric Nason Cindy Jean Pearson Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Sau Yiu Velda Chan Amanda Mary Lynn Milke Jonathan David Milke

Athletics Athletics

The ABU Mets: Real Contenders Talk about a major turn-around!

Only a year ago, the ABU Mets finished their first season in the Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball Association with a record of 2-14. Now, a year later, the Mets finished with a record of 12-4, putting them second in the Atlantic Conference and third in the country. The Dalhousie Tigers, who were tied during the season with ABU, were awarded with the first ranking in the Atlantic Conference only because they were able to win the season series against ABU. “It’s been quite a ride, compared to last year,” ABU assistant coach Stephen Dempster (ABU’s Stuart E. Murray Professor of Religious Studies) said. “There are three huge reasons why we really improved. The first one is we got an extra pitcher or two and that’s huge. The second one is we got extra bats; we have five batters hitting over 300. And the third thing is getting Dale Somers (ABU’s Senior Director of Finance and Administration) as our head coach. He’s been a huge addition; he’s a great motivator, and he’s a great technician as far as batting goes.”

The results of these improvements are clearly evident in their final standings and the wildcard position given to them for the National Baseball Championship in Ottawa, Ontario. While they didn’t win in the nationals, the ABU Mets definitely have claimed their place as real contenders to be taken seriously across the country.

Mario Cormier pitching at Kiwanis Park

Atlantic Conference Standings: Atlantic Conference Standings: Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6

Team Dalhousie Tigers ABU Mets CBU Capers UNB Cougars SMU Huskies St.FX X-Men

GP 16 16 16 16 16 16

Wins 12 12 8 7 5 4

Losses 4 4 8 9 11 12

PCT 0.7500 0.7500 0.500 0.438 0.313 0.250

Don’t forget to check out and support our other varsity teams:

Women’s Soccer Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball

Schedules, rosters, and news can all be found on www.abu.nb.ca

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 7

FacultyFaculty Focus Focus

Celebrating Good Decisions: 25 Years of Evidence The academic year was 1981-82 and the administration of Atlantic Baptist College (ABC) had dared to dream bigger than even the founders and visionaries of United Baptist Bible Training School imagined. Dr. Samuel Mikolaski, ABC President, and Dr. Robert Wilson, Academic Dean, announced that Atlantic Baptist College would seek a charter from the New Brunswick provincial government as a degree-granting institution. This was 25 years ago; at milestones like these, it is good to focus what key decisions were made and who was central in carrying these decisions out.

Offering a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies appeared an obvious choice on the one hand, because Atlantic Baptist College had been offering both two-year Arts program and three-year Bible program for over a decade. Combining the courses associated with each of these programs paved a reasonable path to initiate a Bachelor of Arts degree. On the other hand, this path contained some real risk because no such program currently existed in Canada. There was no solid evidence that students would understand what it was, let alone sign up. The decision to move in this direction was rooted in a belief that the four-year BA degree better prepared a student looking to be a contributor in a society where more, not less, education will be seen as most important. It was seen also as a ‘door opener’ to far more options for students. Time has proven this decision to be correct.

Two key individuals have been central to the delivering and the ongoing success of the BA in Biblical Studies degree program. First to arrive in 1984 was Old Testament professor, Dr. Stephen Dempster, followed four years later by New Testament professor, Dr. Barry Smith. For the better part of a decade and a half, they committed to heavy teaching loads and taught the vast majority of Biblical Studies courses offered by the College. Thankfully, they were supported by a small contingent of committed part-time instructors who helped by teaching either core or elective Biblical Studies courses; however, without Drs. Smith’s and Dempster’s willingness to stretch themselves and teach as wide a range of courses as their academic backgrounds would allow, ABC would have been hard pressed to meet its obligation to its aspiring graduates.

In the late 1990s, as ABC became ABU, even greater demands and expectations were placed on the two cornerstone professors within the Biblical Studies program. These demands came in two forms: larger classes and increased academic expectations. Once ABC be-

8 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

came a university, the faculty was expected to be more actively involved in presenting papers at conferences and publishing scholarly articles in academic journals or even writing books.

This expectation was crucial to ABU if it hoped to establish itself as a credible postsecondary institution. Despite the higher than normal teaching load for university professors, Drs. Dempster and Smith both proved their metal as ABU entered this new era.

Since the beginning of this new era at ABU, Dr. Smith has published his second and third books with a fourth manuscript in progress.

These last two were entitled Paul’s Seven Explanations of the Suffering of the Righteous (2002) and The Tension between God as Righteous Judge and as Merciful in Judaism (2005). In addition to these huge projects, he has a recent article publication on Second-Temple Judaism in a Baker Book series and prior to this he presented a related paper on this topic at Acadia University’s 2004 “Dead Sea Scrolls and Christian Origins Conference”. Dr. Dempster had his first book released in 2005 entitled Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible.

He has also published six different articles and presented several scholarly papers since the year 2000. One of these papers was presented in 2005 at the National Association of Professors of Hebrew held at the prestigious Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

ABU’s Biblical Studies Department: Dr. Stephen Dempster, Dr. Barry Smith, and Dr. Keith Bodner

These two men have been the ‘heart and soul’ of the BA in Biblical Studies program over the years. In order not to literally wear these committed men out, another significant decision was made two years ago to go looking for extra support. The University found this support in the person of Dr. Keith Bodner, a tenured faculty member at Tyndale University College in Toronto. Dr. Bodner brought to ABU the perfect combination of skills that were needed to meet our need for another capable teacherscholar. He came with a proven track record, both as an accomplished writer as well as an inspiring and exhilarating lecturer. This proven track record included two completed books, a third that came out just after his arrival at ABU, and a fourth in press. He was also the author of at least nine published articles, multiple book reviews, and at least 18 papers presented at scholarly conferences. Since agreeing to join us at ABU, Dr. Bodner has also contracted with Eerdman Press to do a commentary on The Books of First and Second Chronicles. This is in addition to manuscripts already in progress for Sheffield Phoenix Press on the books of I Samuel and II Samuel. Now the ‘dynamic duo’ has become a ‘terrific trio.’ The BA in Biblical Studies degree program shows promise to not only remain sustainable, but to grow.

Years theMaking Making Years ininthe Twenty-five years changes a lot.

Since 1981-82, ABC has grown from a little less than 130 students to approximately 700. After daring to think ABC could offer one degree, with one major, and with the involvement of seven full-time faculty, six part-time instructors, and five full-time staff, ABU now offers four different degrees (BA, B.Sc., BBA, & B.Ed.) with a total of 11 majors and ten honours options. This is only possible because of the faithful commitment of the 29 full-time faculty, 35 part-time lecturers, and 35 staff (including six administrators).

On any given day we all make thousands of decisions (most of which are quite inconsequential), but 25 years ago, a few individuals made a key decision to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies at Atlantic Baptist College. It was a bold decision. Then over the years, other key people made important decisions to come and join ABC/ABU with the intent to help meet this on-going challenge. This article celebrates the results and benefits of these past decisions. Happy ‘25th’ ABU!

by Seth Crowell V.P. for Academics Affairs

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 9

FacultyFaculty Focus Focus

Adventures in Kenya:

ABU Exploring the Possibility of International Co-operation Two students of Atlantic Baptist University, Heather MacLeod and Adam Hayward, revived a connection in Kenya, and shared the experience of a lifetime this summer. This door was originally opened in 2004, when ABU was asked to form a partnership with the African Brotherhood Church and Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to aid in the further development of intensive education classes for teachers across the nation of Kenya. ABU’s Bryan Taylor, Associate Professor of Education, traveled to Kenya to explore the possibility further and a positive connection was established.

This connection lay rather dormant until Heather and Adam approached their professor looking to travel to Kenya. With Professor Taylor’s help, these two students were able to take courses in the program (which would count as electives toward their own degrees) alongside the Kenyan teachers. This past August, Heather and Adam spent three weeks in Machakos Settlement, Kenya, where they lived, worked, and studied with Kenyan teachers. It was

a challenging and eye-opening experience. The students were amazed with how little the Kenyan teachers have, but how joyful they are. Upon returning home, Adam was irritated by the lack of appreciation Canadians have in comparison, when we are so richly blessed. Even so, as Adam stated, “They don’t want our sympathy; they are happy!”

The program in Kenya has a distinctly spiritual element. Before classes each day, Heather, Adam, and their classmates spent time in devotions and worshipful song and dance before beginning schoolwork for the day. An illustration of how the Spirit of God powerfully impacted both Canadian students was when the husband of one of the African teachers, Beatrice, fell ill. The cost of the treatment was more than what she would make in her lifetime. Adam, Heather, and the other teachers gathered together in a classroom in prayer. Beatrice returned to joyfully share that the money had been raised. Each of the students felt that they had indeed witnessed a miracle, and any doubt to the power and existence of God that they previously had, was completely wiped away. In addition to learning about a foreign culture and developing their own educational skills, they came home in a stronger spiritual place.

This trip has resulted in a renewed interest in the partnership between the African Brotherhood Church, CBM, and ABU, with the hope of beginning a dialogue regarding the possible implementation of a full Education de10 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

gree granting program for Kenyan pastors. If this were to come to pass, more professors from ABU would be interested in teaching courses in Kenya during the summer months. In addition, Titus Kiilu, a representative of the African Brotherhood Church, expressed a desire for more ABU students to come and share as Heather and Adam did.

Since their return to Canada, both students have been working hard on their teaching internships in New Brunswick schools. Adam has been working in District 16 and has already been sharing in a grade nine Social Studies class about his overseas experience. These presentations have been so successful that other teachers have used some of the information as a resource as well. In addition, there has been interest in developing a DVD based on the students’ experiences in Kenya to be used as a resource on culture in New Brunswick schools. Finally, both students may be contributing some of their journals (recorded during their trip) for publishing in Mosaic Magazine.

It is clear that both Adam and Heather believe this experience impacted them in an amazing way and will continue to impact their lives here in Canada. In terms of the impact this experience has had on ABU, time will tell; but the doors are open for more to follow in the same footsteps. Will Heather and Adam be among those returning to Africa? Adam himself has perhaps said it best, when asked if he would go back to Kenya, he replied, “I have to.”

by Rebecca Ridlington 4th year English

Atlantic Baptist University Board of Governors

2006-2007 Atlantic Baptist University Board of Governors L-R back row: Harry Gardner (ex-officio), Greg Cook, Gary House, Allison Trites, David Phillips, John Stewart, Ward White, Garnet Wheaton, Eric Allaby, Robert Knowles, David Williston, Newton Sobey L-R front row: Tom McGaw, Ed Barrett, Gordon Hiltz, Ogueri Ohanaka, Sandy Sutherland, Elizabeth Jelley, Helen McGaw, Rayma NacNeill, John Nichol, Moses Adekola, Terry Atkinson, Brian MacArthur (ex-officio), Margaret Munro (guest) Missing from photo: Pamela Large-Moran, Jim Murray, and Peter Reid (ex-officio)

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 11

Year inYearReview in Review

An audited financial statement is available from the financial office for those desiring a detailed report of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. Please contact Dale Somers at dale.somers@abu.nb.ca or 1-888-968-6228.

Institutional Revenue 2006 Student Fees

$4,719,138

80%

Donations

$762,169

13%

Other

$376,873

6%

$65,072

1%

Conferences

Conferences

Donations Student Fees

Other

������

Donations

������

2005

2006

������

Churches

$274,749

$269,439

������

Individuals

$311,271

$321,661

������

Other

$200,960

$171,069

������ ����� �

’05 ’06 Churches

Endowment Value

������� �������

Year

������� �������

2004

$1,561,174

2005

$4,122,508

2006

$4,166,928

’05 ’06 Individuals

’05 ’06 Other

������� ������� ������� ������� ������� ������� �

12 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

�

2004

2005

2006

Academic Support

$2,847,910

49%

Administrative

$714,164

12%

Physical Plant

$585,580

10%

Library

$296,723

5%

Debt Servicing

$281,814

5%

Student Services

$223,590

4%

Student Recruitment

$205,295

4%

Public Relations

$200,822

3%

Development

$196,376

3%

Computer Network

$184,122

3%

Reserve Fund

$40,000

1%

Library Student Services Student Recruit.

Public Relations Development Debt Servicing

Administrative

Physical Plant Comp. Network Reserve Fund

Year in Review

Academic Support

Year in Review

Expenditures 2006

Student Enrolment

��� ��� ���

School Year

��� ��� ��� ���

2003-2004

647

2004-2005

687

2005-2006

723

��� �

03-04

04-05

05-06

Source of Students 2006

NB

Other AB QC NL

PE ON NS Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 13

Alumni Office Alumni Office

From the Alumni Office

The final boarding call had been made, and we were the last two to board. As the aircraft prepared for departure, we quickly stored our overhead luggage and slipped into the last unoccupied seats.

As our conversation began, I was immediately intrigued and had many questions for the young recent student graduate who introduced himself to me. Where and when had he graduated? In which program had he been enroled?

Why had he decided to further his studies in that particular field? What were his future goals and aspirations? Thinking back, my interrogation was probably quite overwhelming!

He seemed to relax a bit when I explained my role at ABU and, in particular, with ABU’s alumni relations.

I was pleased for the young man as he confidently and proudly shared his story. He had graduated top in his class at a local university and was now on his way to Washington to work with NASA. The opportunities that were before him seemed endless as he commented on the expectations being placed on him.

One last question needed to be asked. Who had been instrumental in helping him get to this place in his life? His answer was immediate. He gave credit to teachers. As I

recall, a grade school teacher was a huge mentor for him, but so were his university professors. His gratitude was very evident.

As I interact with ABU’s alumni, I have proudly heard alumni repeatedly speak highly of the professors and teachers that listened, encouraged, advised, and made time for them while they were students at this institution. Perhaps there is a professor’s name that comes to your mind who was instrumental in positively influencing you while you were a student.

This community has been blessed with men and women who are not only instructors, but mentors and friends, to students here this academic year. As an alumnus, keep your alma mater in your thoughts and prayers. Also, please continue to financially support this institution so that each student will leave this university, having gained not only a quality education, but an experience that will equip them for a lifetime.

By Gilda Ryder Manager, Advancement/Alumni Relations

Showcase your Degree or Certificate with Distinction Choose from Traditional Wood or Frosted Gold frames Includes an Olympian Blue Double Mat with gold inner trim and a unique frame back that allows you to insert your credentials without tools in less than one minute

Order either through email, gilda.ryder@abu.nb.ca, or call 1-888-968-6228

14 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

Our East Coast musical culture spans the entire world, from Ireland and Scotland to the Congo and Madagascar, France, the Caribbean, and beyond. Ed Matwawana (’86) embodies the true essence of the diverse musical styles that Canada enjoys, and we are proud that he makes his home in Atlantic Canada.

Born in the Kingdom of Kongo (now known as Northern Angola), Ed began his musical career at the age of 14.

After moving to Canada in 1983, Ed continued to grow musically and felt a strong need to showcase his culture to his new home, Canada. He says, “After only a couple of years in Canada, I realized that the continent of Africa was misunderstood and misinterpreted in North America. There was certainly a need to show the positive and cultural beauty that is really Africa. What better way than educating the masses through music and dance?” His decision to do that was our joy!

In 1992, he founded the group Afro-Musica, a Halifax-based African world beat band. He has presented the band to diverse audiences across Canada, and through his own company, Matwaking Beat Production, he has produced shows such as the African Nova Scotian Music Awards and the African Connexion Shows at the Atlantic TD Trust Jazz Festival.

Featured Featured AlumnusAlumnus

Ed Matwawana

Ed’s talents as an artist are undeniable: to the six-time African Nova Scotian Music Award winner, “Music is like food.” Ed also believes in giving back to the community through people development and advocacy. Ed regularly sings solo and with the choir at the Dartmouth First Baptist Church. Today, Ed serves as Program Manager with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development Incorporated (CEED). He also works as a Youth Consultant focusing on youth in conflict with the law and those at risk through his own company, Pyramid Youth Development Services. Through Brothers Reaching Out Society (BROS) and the African Heritage Foundation, a philanthropic organization that raises funds to assist schools and hospitals in African countries, he helps young people develop leadership skills.

In 2002, the Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC) honored him with a Special Achievement Award for his work in promoting urban music in Eastern Canada. In 2003, he received the National Humanitarian Griot Award for his work with youth, community, and African countries. He has recently been elected to the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.

Ed’s life can be summarized in these words: True leaders spend their energies nurturing other leaders.

Toronto Area Alumni Gathering For the past three years a few of the UBBTS (classes of 1957-1959) Alumni from the Toronto area have managed to get together. This year Janet (Freeze) Schellenberger hosted a most enjoyable dinner evening. Gordon Bagnell, John Burlock, Ed Tower, and Rosalind (McGowan) Jeffreys attended, along with their spouses. Unable to attend due to prior commitments were Joyce (Stanley) Kennedy, Wayne Thomas, Dale Calder, and Morrison McLeod. Anyone in or around the Toronto area who wishes to join this year’s gathering, please contact Rosalind at 416-261-5251.

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 15

Alumni Reunions Alumni Reunions

A Good Time Was Had By All The annual reunion of the 1960-64 Alumni was held at the Tryon Baptist Church on Prince Edward Island this year during the weekend of September 16-17. The reunion was hosted by Dale and Marjorie (Gordon) Hicks, and to say that “a good time was had by all” is undoubtedly an understatement. The alumni described the weekend as “wonderful,” “fantastic,” and “one of the best ones we’ve ever had.” One person who came this year for the first time made the comment, “If I had known how much fun these reunions were, I would have started coming a long time ago.” There never seems to be a lull in conversation as people catch up on one another’s news, in some cases after 40 years of not having seen one another! Many have already noted the weekend of Sept. 22-23, 2007 on their calendars and are counting on being at the next reunion, which is going to be held in St. Stephen, NB, and hosted

by Wayne and Vivian (Martin) Mellish.

Tryon Reunion Hosts: Dale and Marjorie (Gordon) Hicks

by Carol (Stanley) Thorne (’64) Professor of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Anthropology

Alumni choir directed by Hal Cormier at Tryon Baptsit Church

From left to right: Carol (Stanley) Thorne, Joey (Kingston) Gaines, Shirley (Tremble) MacLean

From Diplomas to Degrees From Diplomas to Degrees Over the years, I experienced a deep yearning to get back to university. Although I took courses here and there, circumstances (such as marriage, children, and moving) did not permit me to make substantial progress toward completing my degree. The ALPS program at ABU was tailor-made for me to finish my BA. Abbreviated classes, challenging assignments, relevant material, learning with a small cohort of students in similar situations with careers and families, and compassionate professors are the standard for the ALPS program. There is both an expectation for quality work and the resources and encouragement to accomplish those expectations in the midst of the stress and pressures of full-time jobs, families, and life.

I know a lot of people have said, “Maybe someday.” I finally took the plunge, stepped out of my comfort zone, and now, at the end of my ALPS program, I can say - it’s been worth every minute.

Wendy Jones, ALPS Student, potential grad 2007

16 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

Fredericton Alumni BBQ a Success How do you reconnect with friends you’ve made over a twenty year span? On July 15, Dannie (former faculty 1982 to 2003) & Judy Brown hosted an alumni BBQ at their home on Killarney Road, just outside Fredericton North. In excess of 40 friends gathered, on what proved to be one of New Brunswick’s hottest days of the summer, to reconnect with classmates and former profs. Alumni from the Fredericton area who attended ABC/ABU from 1983 to 2003 were invited to this event. Summer vacations being considered, everyone was thrilled with the number of people who attended. It was great to reconnect with so many for whom ABC/ABU has played a significant role in their lives.

Food! Did we mention food? Besides the meat on the BBQ, there were salads and desserts a-plenty. The many children who were present had fun cooling off in the Brown’s pool, while the adults found a favorite shady spot in which to reminisce and snap the occasional photo.

Attending were Peter (’97) and Patricia (Pettipas) Moore (’96) and their five children; Jennifer (Brown) (’02) and Paul MacAloney and their two children; Judi Parker (’88); Iain Robertson (’88) and friend Michele; Mike (’97) and Stacey (Corey) Sullivan (’97) and their two children; Gilda (Bagley) (’83) and Scott Ryder and their two children; Brad (’86) and Barb Putnam; Murray (’87) and Cindy Grasse and their two children; Janet (Grasse) (’91) and Tony Parks and their two children; Linda (Hoyt) Chapman (’84) and her three children; Diane (Chase) (’75) and Aubrey Trail (’74); Bill and Louise Morrison and their daughter; Jim and Enid Webber; Judy, Aaron, and Dannie Brown.

Adult LearnerStudies Professional Adult Learner Professional (ALPS)Studies at ABU If you… o have one or more years of post secondary education o are 25 or older o have an interest in management, and o desire an adult-friendly environment

Alumni events, similar to the Fredericton Alumni BBQ will continue to be planned. Watch for details on the University’s website at www. abu.nb.ca or phone Gilda Ryder, Alumni Relations, at 506-863-6444 (direct line) or 800-968-6228 (toll free) for inquiries or if you would like to help plan an event in your area.

ALPS is for You!

for more information on our next start date call: (506) 858-8970 or e-mail: alps@abu.nb.ca

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 17

AlumniAlumni Sports Sports

Golf Classic Proceeds Grow Athletic Scholarships Atlantic Baptist University hosted its Second Annual Golf Classic on June 22, 2006. The event, held at Pine Needles River Golf Course, provided space for 19 teams and a banquet for in excess of 90 people. All proceeds from the tournament, totaling over $10,400, went to support the established Alumni and Friends Athletic Scholarship, available to qualifying athletes applying for studies at ABU. This dramatic growth from the first year, which raised $6,500, and the encouraging feedback from all who attended. provide wonderful momentum for next year’s Golf Classic. Thanks to all the golfers who came out to make the day such a success.

The 2006 1st place golf team was the SCOTIAMcLEOD INC. team: (l-r) Reg Porter, Mark Day, Paul Arsenault, Brian MacArthur who presented the trophy, and Jay Guptill.

Longest Drive (Male): Mark Moore Longest Drive (Female): Karen Branscombe Closest to the Hole (Male): Mark Moore Closest to the Hole (Female): Elke Dougay ABU’s Third Annual Golf Classic is scheduled for June 27, 2007

Protective of Their Title ABU hosted the annual ABU Alumni Softball Tournament on September 22 & 23. It was another full weekend of softball with games beginning on Friday at 6 PM and ending Saturday at 7 PM with the completion of the championship game. This year saw the team of Nathaniel Miller, Reg Ward, Dave Cook, John Cook, Phil Woodworth, Naaman Miller, Chris Wellwood, Ben Ricker, Tony Jones, Rob Briggs, and Jeff Somers defend their title and win back-to-back championships. This team has also won four of the last six tournaments. Will it be a three peat?

Or can one of the alumni teams bring this team back to earth? Only time will tell. See you next year.

18 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

Dean (’76) & Terri (Street) McIsaac (’76) have been pastoring in Brookfield, MA, since January 1990, when they moved from Aurora, Il. to plant a church under the oversight of Mission to the Americas.

They have two sons: Adam (22) and Scott (18). Terri home-schooled both boys during their high school years (Scott graduated this spring), and she currently serves as church administrator.

Kim (Stanley) Gray (’97) completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Western University in BC. She then moved to California in February 2000 and married her husband, Ron Gray, in July of that year. She worked for three years in Child Protective Services. During the past two and a half years, she has been working for a public foster family agency called Family Connections where she helps foster children have successful placements. As a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Kim plans to be a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the end of 2007. She and her husband have one very large yellow labrador retriever, Tucker, who just turned five years old. Concerning Tucker’s role in their lives, Kim says, “He definitely keeps us on our toes and brings lots of joy to our home. Life is good!”

Alumni Alumni News News

Sylvia (Miller) Hagerman (’74) graduated from Carey Theological College at First Baptist Church in Vancouver, BC, with a Master of Pastoral Ministry degree, majoring in Spiritual Formation. Sylvia and her husband, Wayne (’74), live in Prince George, BC.

Harmony (MacKenzie) Goddard (’00) recently earned her CGA (Certified General Accountant) designation and was honored as the valedictorian of her class. She and her husband, Ron, live in Moncton, and Harmony works for the Moncton Wildcats.

Heather Martin (’04) has completed her Master of Development Economics at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, where she currently lives.

Sarah Hudgins (’05) has been accepted and is attending the Université de Sherbrooke’s medical school.

Our congratulations to Sarah on being ABU’s first graduate to enter a medical degree program in a completely francophone university.

Bruce MacLean (’89) left ABC to continue his studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Prince Edward Island in 1993, a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Cape Breton in 1999, and a Bachelor of Education in 2001 from UPEI. Since 2001, Bruce has been a grade two teacher at Wesley Christian Academy in Markham, Ontario.

Bruce comments, “Every morning we have Bible class, and I’m just preaching away to them. I am very thankful God has used me for the kingdom; I have been able to lead dozens of students to the Lord.” He resides with his wife Patti (married July 6, 2002) and two daughters, Janelle (three years old) and Heidi (ten months old).

Submissions. Let us know where you are! Don’t forget to send in your latest news for the March Electronic Newsletter. All news can be sent to Gilda Ryder, Alumni Relations, at gilda.ryder@abu.nb.ca. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2007. If you are UBBTS, ABC or ABU Alumni and do not receive your copy of The ABU Electronic Newsletter, please email melanie.cox@abu.nb.ca.

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 19

AlumniAlumni Weddings Weddings

Alissa (Shea) Baiani (’05) was married December 31, 2005 in Charlo, NB, to Justin Baiani. Alissa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education from ABU. Congratulations to Ben Nickerson (’06) on his marriage to Sara Flewelling on June 17, 2006 at Lewisville Baptist Church in Moncton, NB. Standing with the wedding party were Nick Earle (’06), Brad Douglass (’06), and Christy MacPhail (’07).

Ben recently graduated from ABU with a Bachelor of Science and lives in Moncton with his new bride.

Congratulations to Janet (MacArthur) Smook (’05) who was married to Mike Smook on October 7, 2006 at Lewisville Baptist Church in Moncton, NB. Janet graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education from ABU. They live in Dauphin, Manitoba.

Geoff LeBlanc (’06) was married June 3, 2006 to Heidi Kierstead at Kennebecasis Baptist Church in Quispamsis, NB. Standing with the groom were Winston MacEachern (’06), Brandon Thompson (’04), Kevin Alder (’05), Tony Reiker (’03), and Nick Dunfield (’07). Geoff graduated from ABU with a Bachelor of Business in May. He and Heidi now live in Saint John, NB. Amanda (MacDonald) Dunham (’05) was married October 7, 2006 at Glad Tidings Church in Moncton, NB, to Tyler Dunham. Standing in the wedding party were Nysheena (Cartwright) Teed (’05), Alissa (Shea) Baiani (’05), and Kirk Smith (’07).

20 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

Brad (’05) and Candace (Webster) Douglass (’07) were married May 13, 2006 at Allison Church in Moncton, NB. Standing with the groom were Matt Crawford (’04), Brandon Thompson (’04), Nick Earle (’06), Ben Nickerson (’06), and Francis LeBlanc (’05). The bride’s attendants were comprised of Aimee Silliker (’07), Julie Kelly (’06), and Sarah Hudgins (’06). Candace will be completing a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education at ABU this year, while Brad is in his second year at Acadia Divinity College.

Congratulations to Lauren (Marchbank) (’06) and Brent Craig (’06) on their recent marriage. Lauren and Brent were married at the Summerside Christian Church in Summerside, PEI on June 24, 2006. They have both returned to ABU this fall to complete a Bachelor’s of Education degree.

Thomas Sudbury (’06) stood with the groom.

Marla (Ross) Gould (’02) was married July 29, 2006 at Victoria Park in Truro, NS, to James Gould. Marla graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from ABU and lives in Truro.

Congratulations to Kelly (Matheson) Dunnett (’97) who was married to Kris Dunnett on September 23, 2006 in the Cayman Islands. Kris has been working in the Cayman Islands for close to three years and Kelly has recently become a librarian for the Intenational College.

Future Alumni Future Alumni Naomi Joy Dickinson was born on May 13, 2006, a sister for Heather, to parents Gordon Dickinson (’00) and Becky (Wright) Dickinson (’99).

They are starting their fifth year at Apohaqui Community Church, near Sussex, NB. Gordon is the associate pastor of youth and worship.

Andrew and Kristy (Hunter) Laidlaw (’02) are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Carrick Aidan, born September 4, 2006. Their daughter, Annabelle Maoliosa (Nov. 23, 2004) is thrilled to have a little brother. Andrew and Kristy now live and work in Fort McMurray, AB.

Naomi Joy Dickinson

In Memoriam In Memoriam Philip Arbeau (’56) passed away July 16, 2006 in Moncton, N.B. Philip was a student at UBBTS in 1956 and then went on to spend over 33 years in the teaching profession.

Norma (Kierstead) Greer (’60) passed away January 3, 2006 in Fredericton, N.B. Norma attended UBBTS in 1959 and 1960, after which she served for 18 years as a missionary with the Sudan Interior Mission. A “Celebration of Life” was held for Norma on January 9, 2006 with Harold Arbo (’69) officiating.

Matthew Murray passed away July 10, 2006. Matt, a native of Moncton, had just recently completed his first year of studies at ABU. His funeral was held at the Moncton Wesleyan Church on July 13, 2006.

Matt will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by fellow students, staff and faculty at ABU.

ATLANTIC BAPTIST UNIVERSITY’S

N

Distinguished Alumni Award

ominations are being accepted for the Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates the contributions our alumni make to their communities and professions. It recognizes truly outstanding accomplishments of our alumni, while bringing pride to their alma mater. Plan to attend the Award Diner on May 4, 2007.

For more information, please visit www.abu.nb.ca

Nominate someone you know!

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 21

Faculty/Staff Updates Faculty/Staff Updates

Congratulations to Graeme Ching, Director of External Programs/Lecturer of English, and his wife, Kiyoko, on the newest addition to their family. Shiori Mei was born on October 19, 2006.

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Karla Jardine as the new Receptionist/Assistant to the Business Office and the Financial Department. A graduate from Mount St. Vincent University, Karla brings valuable experience from previous positions with Family Support Services and School District 2.

We gladly welcome Frank McDonald, ABU’s new Maintenance Coordinator. His contribution to the team has been greatly appreciated.

Farewell is extended to Jeff Melvin, Computer Helpdesk Specialist. Jeff will be venturing into new territory at the Credit Union, as they have not had an internal IT person before. Jeff will be the network administrator for six banks. We wish him well in this new endeavor and thank him for his hard work and dedication over the last four years. He will be missed.

The newest member to the ABU Staff is Adam Wright as our Computer Helpdesk Specialist. Adam has been employed for the last five years in the help desk industry at such companies as AOL, SGS Automotive and Roadside Department. Adam is an alumnus of ABU and is trained in customer phone support for software and hardware. The Computer Services Department at ABU is pleased to have Adam join the team and will benefit from his qualifications and experience.

Abram Steen is starting this fall as an Assistant Professor of English, coming from the University of Illinois, where he successfully defended his PhD in August, 2006. He is also a graduate of Calvin College (BA) and is returning to Canada, the place of this birth, after a very long stay in the US. It has been a happy homecoming for him. He presented a paper this fall at a conference at the University of Toronto hosted by the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies.

While Amy MacArthur is on her maternity leave, Dr. Roger Russell will be ABU’s interim Director of ALPS. Roger’s formal involvement with ABU began a little over a year ago when he taught a Marketing course.

He is presently doing an ALPS course too. He comes to us with over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, and business training endeavors. Through much of the 1990s, Roger was involved with Co-op Atlantic in either a Supervisor or Manager role. He spent two years in Indonesia as the Country Manager for Canadian Co-operative Association and followed that international experience with significant time in Haiti as the International Program Manager for Christian Child Care International. The last couple of years Roger has been committed to completing his PhD in Business and starting some scholarly writing.

He recently received word from the Journal of Diversity in Management that they would be publishing an article he submitted to them.

For For YourYour Benefit Benefit Atlantic Baptist University is pleased to announce that we are now set up for online applications and online donations.

It is SIMPLE, SAFE, AND SECURE. Go to www.abu.nb.ca and check it out for yourself.

22 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006

“Education Has Nothing to Do with Theology”

Hanserd Knollys, Particular Baptist Pioneer in Seventeenth-Century England

James Michael Lee’s Social Science Religious Instruction

Author: Dr. Dennis Bustin, Associate Professor of History Synopsis: The seventeenth century was a significant period in English history during which the people of England experienced unprecedented change and tumult in all spheres of life. At the same time, the importance of order and the traditional institutions of society was being reinforced. Hanserd Knollys, born during this pivotal period, personified in his life the ambiguity, tension, and paradox of it, openly seeking change while, at the same time, cautiously embracing order.

As a founder and leader of the Particular Baptists in London, despite persecution and personal hardship, he played a pivotal role in helping shape their identity externally in society and internally as they moved toward becoming more formalized by the close of the century.

Author: Dr. Edward Newell, Assistant Professor of Education Synopsis: James Michael Lee brought a definite answer to these questions - an advocacy for empirical findings over and against any “speculative” positions. Lee claimed that his theory was universal, neutral, metatheory for all religious education, a theory that would apply to all religious educators in any and every religion. But in proposing his theory he overlooked the way that empirical facts express worldviews. This book is a detective story, tracing commitments that lie underneath empirical “neutrality.” In the process, the reader will see avenues that link education with theology. Education turns out to be a worldview process, through and through. This new work is essential reading for professors and students in both religious and general education.

Book Releases

Paradox and Perseverance

Book Releases

Faculty Book Releases

CHECK OUT ABU’S NEW PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL If you are interested in receiving a promotional package, please contact admissions@abu.nb.ca

Atlantic Baptist University

www.abu.nb.ca | 23

Upcoming Events January/February 2007 February 17 Moncton Alumni Reception & Information Dinner

March/April 2007 March 16 & 17 Alumni Basketball Tournament April 14 Senior Class Reception

May/June 2007 May 4 Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner May 5 Spring Convocation June 2 Yarmouth Alumni Reception & Information Dinner June 27 ABU Golf Classic

July/August 2007 August 11 & 12 Classes of 1955-1959 Reunion

Quality university education ďŹ rmly rooted in the Christian faith

Box 6004 Moncton, New Brunswick Canada E1C 9L7 24 | The Growing Edge

Fall 2006