A BRAND NE W LOOK... AT TH E GRAND OLD BOOK

Since 1972 students desiring to learn God's Word have enrolled in the Thomas Road Bible Institute This year, a new look in the Book offered TRBI students the very best in Bible study curriculum

It was evident that Dr Willmington's teachings on Old Testament chronology in twelve main steps, and various studies in Bible doctrines, enriched, blessed and gave a greater understanding of the Holy scriptures to TRBI students Extended from the majority of the students was their greatful heart feelings to Dean Willmington and the institute faculty for their excellent teaching and support to the student family of1979

In addition to the many new study helps and materials received this year Students were asked to pray and take part inthe institute'sfuture progress Promo buttons were passed out and students helped prepare brochures for mailing which were sent out nationwide proclaiming TRBI's expansion of a new one year Christion Ministries program, and the opening of an evening course of three year duration

Those students submitting names of possible recruits for TRBI from their listof friends were given the taped elective course of their choice from Liberty Home if indeed any of the persons they submitted enrolled for the fall semester of '79. Also launching a new option to TRBI were some thirty-eight students who signed up for the Holy Land tour to Jerusalem which took place inMay. Stirred and excited about the school's growth, students discovered they would no longer be attending classes at TRBI, but would be sitting under the same teachers, in the same buildings, but under the new title of Liberty Bible Institute (LBI) as they united in name with the Liberty Baptist Schools.

Where cana farmer inSpokane, Washington, a pizza shop owner in Livonia, Michigan, or a Cherokee Indian living in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, receive in-depth Bible training without leaving home? At Liberty Home Bible Institute, the fastest growing ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church Now anyone, anywhere, without leaving home, can receive the same Bible-centered training asstudents atTRBI.

Thanks to the wonders of electronics, they can listen to 300 hours of actual classroom instruction by Dr Harold Willmington

In addition to this, special programmed instructional sheets have been prepared by a qualified artist to aid the student instudy There are 18 different elective courses by 10 instructors to choose from These include courses in how to use the Bible knowledge inSunday School teaching, in Christian magazine writing, andindealing with false cults

Along with the cassettes, instructional sheets and practical how-to courses, the student also receives nearly a thousand pages of beautiful multi-colored and coded printed sheets ofvital Bible information

Once a student enrolls in correspondence work, he is guided every step ofthe way Ifa problem orquestion arises, a Liberty Home Bible Institute staff member will gladly help

ABOVE: Koy Newman, Associate Dean of LHBI, keeps the correspondence program running smoothly

BELOW LEFT: Reverend Wayne Morrison is the Correspondence Director for LHBI.

BELOW: Dr. Harold Willmington displays the complete LHBI cassette library.

An off-the-clock investigation reveals there's more to TRBI's teachers then ties,tests,andtextbooks.

When he doesn't have his nose ina book, Pastor KE N CHAPMAN, TRBI's Associate Dean, gets into some sticky business Bees! Building hives and raising bees has been his hobby for nearly thirty-five years

The bees reward histending with "A Little Bit of Honey." Some he eats, and some he sells to meet theexpenses of his fuzzy, flying chums

Brother Chapman also writes, studies much, and pastors Bethel Baptist Church of Amherst, Virginia.

A lover oftheoutdoors, he enjoyshis

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vegetable and flower gardens, and he also collectsrocks.

Whether shopping with wife,Sue, in Washington D.C or Richmond for a weekend spree, DR. HAROL D WILLMINGTON'S hide-out in every mall is the bookstore Bible, science, and history satisfy his palate for reading Speaking of taste -food isa biggy on hislist of likes; however,his favorite feast ison the Word ofGod where he spends most of his time preparing and digesting each crumb of its truth. His haven of rest is his home, where a game of ping-pong withson, Matthew, or watching T.V ease the tensions ofhis busy schedule

Besides many hours over his light table in the graphics department of TRBI, RICK LAWRENSON , an institute graduate, now pastors New Life Baptist Church in Madison Heights, Virginia. He and his family spend most of their time circled around their church's activities, visitation and fellowships In season,

Rick roots for the baseball team his son participates on and enjoys an occasional round of golf Other than Bible text, Rick's book interests are in archaeology.

A member of TRBI's basketball team and an avid raquetball enthusiast, BILL CROWDE R works a ballalmost as much as he works his students! A family man, Bill's favorite play is with his new son, Matthew An appreciation for gospel music cultivates his interest and collection of Christian records Bill, once active in the EnPsalms and "I Love America" program is also a Bible library builder

Collecting Sunday school memorabilia is a favorite for DR ELMER TOWNS, an appropriate hobby for the tagged "Mr Sunday School." His collection, once housed in an old bank building museum in Savannah, Georgia, memorializes some of the greats of the faith throughout our country's Christian heritage Old books, certificates, Dr Lakin's saddle bags, and beautiful woodcut prints are just some of the treasures he has accumulated over his ten years of gathering Writing, jogging, gardening, and family fillhis after office hours

MRS MARIE CHAPMAN en velops much of her time outside of TRBI's classrooms in manuscripts

Comfortable at the keyboard, an assemblage of her years as teacher, editor, Christian worker, pastor's wife, music director, speaker, and mother have inspired the numerous published books and articles ticked from her typewriter Her motto, "Whatsoever thou doest, do quickly," makes time for exploring a wide variety of interests and handcrafts like photography, grave rubbings, and sand-drying collected wild flowers

Writing, acting, or traveling is where one might happen across the animated, enthusiastic BOB HARRIS

A summer's tour of the U.S with a friend brought Bob to Lynchburg from California. As God led, soon he was studying at LBS, teaching at TRBI, and working at OTGH on the Journal Champion staff. With a talent in drama, Bob has taken part for two consecutive years in the production of "Calvary", this year portraying Judas Iscariot Bob also enjoys science fiction novels and hopes to be a prolific writer

An outer-office memo would record ANITA FORDYCE cooking, cleaning, and being a mom She enjoys cycling with her family, writing, and speaking at ladiesmeetings.

Out from behind her typewriter, homemaker CONNIE COCHRAN unwinds with a good book or limbers fingers on a stichery while relaxing at home.

BENITA SEVERSON'S single activities don't stop at punch out time! Actively involved with the singles department of TRBC, she travels with the Single Purpose singers

On the road again! Under thedirection of Tim Broome, the Bible Aflame Singers pack up, load up,and head for another church.

The nation-wide ministry of the singers covered well over 10,000 miles last year,36 weekends a season

At times the schedule seems almost impossible to handle. Many times on a single weekend they will travel 300 miles, visit two churches, and still make it back on Monday forclasses!

When asked if traveling ever gets boring, their enthusiastic reply is, "We love every minute of it!"

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Not many groups exhibit such talent as these young people do. Their ministry through song and testimony wins souls and gets people right with God.

Traveling across the country ministering to peoples' hearts is only half thejob. The Bible Aflame Singers must practice four days a week, plus learn newsongs

When asked by a church member in AltaVista, Virginia, what makes them work so hard, Rick Donaldson, one of the singers, replied, "We're here because we love you."