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Sapar (Ontario Theological Seminary), (1987)

Sapar is a Hebrew word with
the basic meaning of 'count' or
'recount.' Nouns related to
this verb translate as 'writing,'
'book,' 'scribe,' 'census,' and
'number.'
Sapar, when in the Piel stem,
expresses the sense of 'tell,'
'declare,' or 'show forth.'
Psalm 78 begins with direcÂ
tions to fathers to instruct
their children who will, in
turn, "tell the next generation
[of] the praiseworthy deeds of
the Lord."
Believers are to declare those
miracles and wonderful works
which have been done by the
God who delivers them (Psalm
9:1, 73:28, Jeremiah 51:10).
We are to declare His name
(Psalm 102:21).
DR. FOSTER
INTERVIEWED
Q. What would you say is the most important event in the history of OTS?
A. "From my perspective, it was really the beginning of OTS since I was involved in
the actual planning. I was privileged to do research in regard to seminaries and to
produce a document to provide the basic pattern. We wanted a seminary that had a
pastoral emphasis...not just an academic institution. We wanted it to have a faculty
that had pastoral concerns for the students."
Q. What stands out as OTS' major struggle?
A. "The area of most struggle and concern has been the matter of financial
resources to develop what we conceived to be the role of the seminary. Sometimes
it does have particular value in driving us to prayer and to praying in the resources
that are needed in order to fulfill our ministry. God must think this way too
because there are not many educational institutions that are well endowed."
Q. How has your time at OTS affected you personally?
A. "It has been a very welcome change from a long period of administration. I had
been Academic Dean in the College for twelve years...When one is in administration,
you don't have much time for contact with students. I have really personally
delighted in the opportunity of working with students, getting to know them, and
trying to be their friend. My particular concern has been to be a friend to students
that I perceive to have particular needs. I have been able, in a far more concenÂ
trated way, to get into the Word and study it in preparation of myself for teaching
in the seminary. The past ten years have really been exciting for me in terms of
the depth of knowledge I have acquired from the Scriptures."
Q. Have you detected an effect in those students whom you have particularly
befriended?
A. "Yes I have. That's one of the real joys for a seminary professor. I still hear
from some of them even though they may have been away from the seminary for
four or five or more years. I have been pleased to know of their appreciation for
what I was able to do for them when they were here."
Q. What are your hopes for the future of OTS?
A. "I would be concerned that the school continue its pastoral concern for the
students. I know that there are seminaries which tend to be very academic where
the emphasis is more the acquisition of knowledge rather than the development of
spiritual life and spiritual skills. I would be concerned that this seminary maintain
solid doctrinal commitment. A third area about which I have concern is seeking to
emphasize much more the development of the spiritual life of our seminary students.
A part of our preparation of students for ministry needs necessarily to be the matter
of spiritual formation. Knowledge by itself is not sufficient."
DR. WILLIAM FOSTER as interviewed by Jim Cornell
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DEDICATED TO
DR. FOSTER
3
DR. DI GANGI
INTERVIEWED
Q. What would you say is the most important event in the history of OTS?
A. "I would consider the birth of OTS to be the most important event in its history.
The very fact that a graduate level, interdenominational, _ and evangelical seminary
could come into existence on Canadian soil is most amazing. Christians holding firmly
to the fundamentals of the faith in the aftermath of the struggle with theological
liberalism, trusted Bible institutes and Bible colleges but had reservations about
seminaries. We now see the need for such advanced training."
Q. What was your first involvement with OTS?
A. "My involvement in OBC began when I was asked to teach some courses during the
overseas sabbatical of the Rev. Gordon Donley in the Philippines. Then, when OTS
was in the formative stage, I was approached by President Victor Adrian and Dr.
William Foster to help out with the development of the Pastoral Studies Department.
That was in 1975. I had, by then, served churches in Montreal, Hamilton, and PhilaÂ
delphia (1964-67), as well as having been executive director of BMMF - Interserve for
several years."
Q. Have you detected an effect in those students whom you particularly befriended?
A. "I have sought to encourage students in preaching, teaching, and applying the whole
counsel of God: worship as well as outreach, discipleship as well as decision, personal
salvation and congregational life, evangelism and social responsibility. To what extent
they have actually absorbed any of these emphases, time - and the people they serve -
alone will tell!"
Q. How has your time at OTS affected you personally?
A. "My time at OTS (teaching ethics and missions along with pastoral subjects, and
doing a stint as interim-dean as the school evolved) has certainly meant much to me.
This has been a great opportunity to communicate the insights gleaned from decades
of experience to a new generation of servant-leaders. Being part of a faculty comÂ
mitted to the historic faith of the gospel has also brought me blessing."
Q. What are your hopes for the future of OTS?
A. "My vision for the future of OTS includes the hope that it may continue producing
pastor-teachers for the care of God's flock, missionaries devoted to world evangeÂ
lization, and disciples who will function as responsible members of church and society.
May our Seminary avoid a proud pseudo-intellectualism that pursues speculation rather
than sanctity, and a false spirituality that depreciates both biblical authority and
doctrinal heritage that is truly the Faith of our fathers."
DR. MARIANO DI GANGI as interviewed by Jim Cornell
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DEDICATED TO
DR. DI GANGI
PRESIDENTâ€™S
MESSAGE
Congratulations! You are to be commended for the sucÂ
cessful completion of this year of graduate studies. In
every respect it has been an outstanding year. Thank you
each one for your contribution to what God has been
doing in us, amongst us, and through us.
How delighted I am that you have chosen as your theme 'Renewal'. It seems to
have been the central focus of the year. Do you recall the Fall Retreat and the
expositions of both an Old Testament and New Testament perspective on renewal?
What a great beginning to the year. Then there was the Pastors' and Spouses'
Conference - with a powerful call to personal and corporate renewal. During the
President's chapels this year I have expounded the book of Malachi with a particular
emphasis upon the prophet as an agent of renewal. Perhaps the Lord has had a
special message for us all at OTS this year 1
Like so many other great terms, renewal can become a cliche, an empty word.
Conferences on renewal can be only a fad. As a matter-of-fact it has become the
"in" thing to preach. May God protect us and deliver us from such a death.
Renewal is a sovereign work of God. It is a sanctifying work of the Spirit. It is
also a saving work in the world. What a desperate need for it. Oh how I long to
see a mighty moving of the Lord in our churches and country. But what can we
do? First, pray earnestly and daily for revival in Canada. Second, prepare for it
by personal confession and repentance for yourself, your church and your country.
Third, preach the need of it every chance you get. Finally, pursue holiness and
the God of holiness with all your heart.
Malachi is our model. Motivated by a great appreciation of God's past elective
love (1:1-5) and a hearty anticipation of the future day of the Lord (3:1-5), he was
the messenger of the Lord to the last generation of the Old Testament days. I
commend him to you in these last days for your years of ministry ahead. With one
eye on the cross and the other on the crown, be God's man or woman wherever He
places you. May His tribe increase!
DR. WILLIAM McRAE
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VICE-
PRESIDENTâ€™S
MESSAGE
As I write, spring is coming to southern Ontario. There
is renewal on every hand. And when renewal comes to
Christians there is springtime in the Church. There is
nothing that I would more wish for the OTS graduates of
1987, and for all of us, than that we be involved in
springtime ministries.
Such a renewal means that the revelation of God in the Bible is understood and
embraced. I have just been reading the proposal of someone who has a different
agenda for springtime in the Church. He is suggesting that we jettison all of the
Bible that does not seem to make sense to people today. Then Christianity will
supposedly be sparkingly relevant. What shallowness! What tragic reductionism.
What delusion. The assumption is that Christianity will be more powerful as it
accomodates to the spirit of this age. No, springtime in the Church comes when
the Holy Spirit accompanies, as he delights to do, the full-orbed message of
revelation.
Springtime in the Church occurs when there is fellowship, which emerges as we
serve one another, as we seek ways not to aggrandize ourselves, but to give
ourselves for others. It occurs in worship, where God draws very near to the
praises of His people. And the sacraments, such essentials of worship, in a special
way bring the life-giving presence of Jesus Christ. It comes when we pray,
acknowledging our need, resisting the adversary, and trusting for the newness of
grace.
Renewal involves the expectation of the miraculous! For centuries the Protestant
churches have allowed the fear of the miraculous to dominate, leading to a
rationalistic liberalism or a rationally dessicated orthodoxy. But God is teaching all
his Church today that he continues to intervene in grace. Every time we come
together we need to be full of expectation. Springtime in the Church involves the
material. It means sharing rather than clutching. It means hospitality.
May God give us many churches like this, and may we have the privilege of serving
in such springtime situations!
DR. IAN RENNIE
7
OTS
FACULTY
Dr. William McRae Dr. Ian Rennie
President of OBC/OTS OTS Vice-President and
Professor of Church History
Dr. Mariano DiGangi
Professor of Pastoral Studies
Dr. William Foster Dr. Don Leggett
Professor of Theology Professor of Old Testament
8
Dr. Douglas Webster
Professor of Theology
Dr. Kevin Quast Dr. Roy Matheson
Professor of New Testament Professor of New Testament
and Registrar
Mr. James Johnson
Librarian
Dr. Rod Wilson Mr. John Wilkinson
Professor of Counselling Professor of Youth Ministry
and Dean of Students and Christian Education
9
SECRETARIES
Linda Boswall
Charlene Martin
Mary Unger
10
REGISTRATION
11
TENTH
ANNIVERSARY
CONVOCATION
12
Bayview Glen Church
Thursday, September 18, 1986
Prelude.................................................Wayne & Colleen Robinson
Processional Hymn.........................Now Thank We All Our God
Invocation..................... Claude Simmonds, Board of Governors
President's Welcome...............................................William McRae
OBC Greetings.................................................... Terrance Tiessen
OTS Past......................................................................Roy Matheson
OTS Present...................................................................... Rod Wilson
Musical Selection....................... .Wayne and Colleen Robinson
OTS Future................................................................... Ian Rennie
Alumni Representatives. .... Paul White, Maureen Chung
Alumni Association.....................................................David Collins
Multi-Media Presentation
Hymn.....................................................................Thou Art Worthy
Guest Speaker.................................................Gordon MacDonald
Hymn................................................We Come, O Christ, to Thee
Benediction.........................................................Gordon Johnson,
Chairman, Board of Governors
13
FALL
RETREAT
... together
We laughed together.
14
15
We talked together.
16
We worshipped together.
17
18
VOLLEYBALL
OTS boasted a small but mighty volleyball team this
year. Members of the team were Cheryl Belch, Michele
Brown, Susan Gilbert, Sheelah Marwick, Nadine Nyhus,
Debbie Sutherland, Ruth-Anne Wideman, Anne Woolger and
Patty Baynton.
We lost our first match of the season. After that
we managed to win every match up to the finals. In the
finals we lost to 5 North, obviously a stronger team.
A special thanks to all the girls who gave up their
study time to come out and play. Besides the quality
volleyball play, it was a good opportunity to build some
community among female students.
PATTY BAYNTON
19
20
FOOTBALL
Fun and Fellowship
in the
"Year of the Fingertip Pass"
Football is a game of inches and this was
certainly our story in the 1986 flag football seaÂ
son. Most of our losses and indeed our final loss
in the first round of the playoffs came in the
context of begroaning the almost completed, "long
bomb" endzone pass.
Despite being short-handed in many games throughout the season, we managed
to field a competitive team. Of course this accomplishment was a by-product of
our major team objectives which were fun, exercise and good fellowship. The seaÂ
son was not without humour as John Neposlan showed an amazing fetish for mud
puddles and yours truly recorded the shortest left-foot punt in history (three and a
half feet).
The season was not without its social commentaries as well. In a game often
marred by excessive outbursts of aggression, our games this season saw cooler
heads and very sportsmanlike competitiveness prevail. In addition, Nadine Nyhus
made her contribution to the "role of women"
in flag football as she nabbed five passes
filling in for us when we were short-handed
and continued to be a consistent performer
throughout the rest of the season.
All in all we had a great experience this
fall and our games came as a welcome break
from the busyness of our life here at the
Seminary.
MICHAEL SMELTZER
(alias the "lame duck" punter)
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27
STUDENT
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
In my mind student council is really
a misnomer. Rather, the student council
is like a group of elders who represent
the student body, synonomously the church
members. Therefore the respective titles
of treasurer, secretary, etc., are only parÂ
tial and functional descriptions of those
who perform a great service to the SemÂ
inary community.
Our goal this year was to develop a priesthood of believers who were living in a
loving community with one another (Hebrews 10:24,25). This required renewal. RenewÂ
al began at the fall retreat, through the teaching which focused on the theme of
renewal in the Old Testament, New Testament and throughout the history of the
church. For renewal to continue, it requires a context of worship. This happened
throughout the year in chapels. I believe we saw great things happen this year beÂ
cause we centred on Christ through praise, worship and dedication of service.
A number of lessons were learned this year! First and foremost, Christ must be
the head of the council and we must seek His undivided mind with respect to the
issues at hand since He has a plan for it, the student council, too. Secondly, all inÂ
put is important but requires, through prayer, the discernment from God to determine
its validity. Thirdly, the success of any given task is dependent on individuals taking
charge and responsibility for it. I am so thankful for the many committees who took
this challenge to heart. Finally, it has been discovered that through pressure situations
God teaches His greatest lessons. For this I am thankful because it has shown me
that God is more dedicated to me and His work than I am.
Truly this has been a great year and you, the priesthood of believers at OTS, are
to be thanked.
CRAIG SMITH
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STUDENT
COUNCIL
President - Craig Smith Student Activity Coordinator - Mona Scrivens
Vice-President - Vic Ratzlaff Student Representative - Patty Baynton
Treasurer - John Neposlan Student Representative - Tim Grant
Secretary - Cory Vermeer Student Representative - Anne Woolger
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STUDENT
REPORT
"Presenting the Gospel
to the Canadian Mosaic" was
the theme of this year's
annual Canadian Theological
Students Conference. Each
February theological students
from seminaries across CanÂ
ada gather for a six day ecuÂ
menical conference. The reÂ
sult is a wide representation
both geographically and theologically. This year we had the privilege of travelÂ
ling to Huron College in London, Ontario as the delegates from OTS.
The theme of the conference was developed through examination of five
issues facing today's society: medical technology, racism, peace and defense, ecoÂ
nomics, and patriarchy. We were divided into eight small groups, each one being
assigned one of these five issues. Group times were divided between hearing outÂ
side resource people and reflection within the group. During group reflection
these topics were not actually discussed in light of how to effectively communÂ
icate the gospel as an evangelical would define it. Rather, they were considered
to be various expressions of the gospel itself. It was, however, interesting and
encouraging that many delegates had difficulty seeing this as an adequate
understanding.
One excellent aspect of the small group times were the speakers who adÂ
dressed the issues. Glen's group, medical technology, spent a challenging hour and
a half with a leading organ transplant surgeon, Dr. Cal Stiller. Nadine's group,
patriarchy, spent three hours in the home for battered women that was a very eyeÂ
opening experience.
Although the group discussions were the official agenda of the conference,
the underlying purpose for our gathering together was to experience ecumenical
unity. This purpose was realized primarily through worship. We began and ended
most days in corporate times of worship which were reflective of various tradiÂ
tions.
Along with two students from Acadia Divinity School we led a "Baptist"
worship time that had a format similar to the freer structure of some student
chapels conducted at OTS this year. Students from a more liturgical background
seemed very moved by it. Likewise, coming from a non-liturgical tradition, it was
both fascinating and enriching for us to participate in several high Anglican and
Roman Catholic worship services.
In accordance with a desire on the part of some of the organizers to extend
the ecumenical boundaries to other faiths, we had dinner in a mosque one evening
and heard a one hour presentation on the Islamic faith. Again it was encourÂ
aging that the consensus reached later on inter-faith dialogue was one that
emphasized the need to maintain the distinctiveness of the Christian faith.
In short, we found this experience a very challenging and enriching one. We
would like to thank you, the OTS community, for the privilege of representing you
at this year's CT5C conference and would encourage future participation in this
event.
GLEN AND NADINE NYHUS
30
MISSIONS
CONFERENCE
This year's missions conference served as a vital
spark to kindle the interest of OTS students in misÂ
sions. The guest speaker for the day was Dr. Arnold
Cook, the Canadian director for CMA Missions. He
gave two challenging and informative talks concerning
the world outlook and our responsibility to it. Dr. Wilson was both humourous and
informative, captivating everyone with a descriptive account of his six week
adventure in Kenya at the Scott Theological College.
The workshops had a practical emphasis in that they outlined what we can
do about missions here in Canada or how we could get involved in missionary
service overseas. One particular workshop was on concerts of prayer, showing how
vital it is to pray for missions.
The time spent in prayer for OTS graduates, led by Dr. Foster and Dr.
DiGangi, was invaluable as were the times of worship. A missions conference can
have great speakers and exciting workshops, but if we overlook the basics (i.e.,
prayer and worship), then we are forsaking our most powerful weapons in missions
today.
To make the day complete, several mission organizations were on hand with
displays to serve the students.
BRIAN HORROBIN
31
MISSIONS
COMMITTEE
Responsibilities:
Missions Conference
Lunch prayer meetings
Missionary magazine reviews
Special speakers and chapels
32
CHOIR
Leaders
Sarah Tay
Anne Laidlaw
Members
Bob Atkinson
Patty Baynton
Cheryl Belch
Annique Boelryk
Jim Cornell
Amy Chow
Claire Fuller
Anne Laidlaw
Vincent Lee
Amy Liu
Sandy Nairn
Paul Ng
Joannie Poong
Mike Smeltzer
33
GRATIS
COMMITTEE
SENSITIZERS
The purpose of sensitizers this year was to expose the students to present day
issues which are not often addressed in the regular curriculum. A number of speakers
came to speak on diversified topics from Healing of Memories to The Mentally HandÂ
icapped and from The Christian's Right to Sue to South African Apartheid.
Jesus called us to be light in the world. Therefore, we must be alert to the
world's problems and be prepared to bring Christ-centred solutions to them. The
success of these meetings, then, depends on whether people actually have done
something about these problems. For those who have, they will receive a warm "Well
done, good and faithful servant" from their Father in heaven; but for those who have
not, it's only another missed opportunity.
CRAIG SMITH
34
YEARBOOK
COMMITTEE
Editor - Susan Gilbert
Layout Editor - Jim Cornell
Typist & Advisor - Bret Maukonen
Photographer - Kirby Smart
Photographer - Nery Duarte
35
SEM antics
36
SEMantics
37
Rev. Frank Tillapaugh
Denver, Coiorado
SPECIAL
Dr. Terry Tiessen Rev. Robert Roxburgh
Vice-President OBC Guildford, England
Joni Eareckson Tada
California
SPEAKERS
Vinay Samuel
Anand Chaudhari Bangalore, India Lynda Marshall
India Ontario
38
FAREWELL
Mrs. DiGangi accepts on behalf
of her husband, Dr. DiGangi. GIFTS
Dr. Foster
39
GRADUATION
BANQUET
The return of the Q.E. Twos
Impersonation of Dr. Foster
Introduction of the new Student Council
40
41
PRESENTATION
42
INDIANA BOUND
(to the tune of Get Me To The Church On Time)
You're going to Indiana in the morning.
'Ding dong' the bells are going to chime.
Bloomington's waiting, his flock anticipating
So get him to his church on time!
Doug has been captured by the bandits.
Who could have thought of such a crime?
It must be a student who thought it was prudent
So get him to his church on time!
We know his classes are a mistake.
The favourite part is the coffee break.
You need to leave here in the morning.
You'll go at quarter after nine.
Don't kick up a rumpus, just get out the compass
And get him to his church on time!
Students will weep to see him leaving.
He's either obtuse or too sublime.
His viewpoints are flaky, his ethics are shaky
But get him to his church on time!
His eschatology is vaguer still.
We are uncertain if he's pre-mill.
We'll buy him a copy of Hal Lindsay.
Walvoord would also be just great.
A worthy addition to give a position,
His insights will then be first rate.
Starlight is reeling off to bed now.
Morning is lighting up the sky.
Doug's book reached the masses of kindergarten classes
And everyone is rushing out to buy!
You'd better buy one; its first rate
It comes with crayons, so don't be late!
We're off to rescue Dougie Webster.
The words we have left no longer rhyme
So we will stop singing, because your ears are ringing
But get him to his church, get him to his church,
get him to his church on time!
(lyrics by Dr. Matheson)
43
GRADUATION
SERVICE
44
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AWARDS
Alumni Award Bregman Hebrew Award
Amy Chow Steve Lindsay
Glen Nyhus
Canadian Bible Society Award
Byworth Scholarship Duane Nieuwsma
Rick Hill
Faculty Award
Class of '36 Award Craig Smith
Steve Roy
Harold E. P. Warren Scholarship
McCready Proficiency Scholarship Michel de Billy
Paul Francis
B.M.M.F. Scholarship
James Harvey Self Jonathan Fuller
Memorial Mission Scholarship
George Barathan Alice and Russell Self
Young Choi Mission Scholarship
Don Brooks Michel de Billy
Stephen Leung
Yorkminster Homiletics Award Reg Krock
Mark Wagner
Joseph McDermott Scholarship
Boswell Preaching Award in Evangelism
(greatest promise) Scott Campbell
Mike Sherbino John Mercer
Boswell Preaching Award Cameron Orr Memorial Awa^d
(greatest improvement)
John Mackie
Paul Johansen
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STUDENT ADDRESS
When I look back to my first day at seminary I must confess to you that fear and trembling
had taken over my emotional state. In fact, for those first few weeks, I questioned myself about my
decision to be at seminary. I asked myself, "Why am I here?" But then a voice inside of me asked
a greater question, "Is there a place you would rather be?" I couldn't answer that question because
there was no place I would rather be. It was like Peter saying to Jesus, after Jesus questioned the
twelve if they were to leave Him, "Lord to whom shall we go?"
Those first few weeks as well as the rest of my three years were filled with anxious moments,
times of stress, strain, perhaps even depression. But then there was also excitement, joy, and fulÂ
fillment as I worshipped, praised, and studied the glory of God. This past semester one of the elecÂ
tives offered was Jeremiah. As we studied chapter eighteen about the potter and the clay a number
of questions became clear to me. The student is a piece of clay, a raw material without perfection
in the hands of the Divine Potter. Our seminary days are part of a fabricating process whereby we
are being moulded, formed and, in some situations, broken down to be reworked again to be an
ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ. Each failure and each success during the terms was part of
God's design for us. His hands have never left us and He was preparing us to leave the seminary to
enter into ministry. We are far from being perfect, and perhaps this is the greatest revelation
anyone can receive; we remain always under the eye of the Master Potter.
If I was to share with you one aspect of seminary that strengthened and prepared me for minÂ
istry you would probably be surprised. It wasn't the greater understanding of Scripture that was
gained as we studied the original languages or even systematic understanding of the doctrines of our
faith. The value gained by studying the Old and New Testament books as well as pastoral and
homiletics courses cannot be contested. But it was in my understanding of the relationships that
exist within the Christian community and how we cultivate those relationships in the church today
that is the most value to me for the preparation to ministry.
Relationships begin between students on the first day of class. In many situations I was at
least ten years older than my fellow students. I initially perceived this to be a problem. However,
after awhile, as we began to communicate with
each other during class, over a coffee or at lunch,
it became apparent that we stood upon common
ground. We struggled together with Greek and
Hebrew. The frustrations and blessings that we
experienced in our lives were very similar. We
shared those times, encouraging, strengthening,
and praying with each other and we miraculously
grew together in a common bond without making
any concerted effort to do so. We were striving
together to understand God and in doing so we
found a deep-rooted fellowship that even denomÂ
inational ties could not sever.
The significance is immeasureable, whether
we are a student or a teacher, whether a parent
or a friend, that Christ gave to His disciples and
to each one of us a new command to "Love one
another." At OTS God's love is revealed to us
through our academic studies; it is demonstrated
to us through our relationships with the staff and
faculty and, finally, it is cultivated in our hearts
as we grow together.
What has prepared me for ministry? The
Love of Christ that richly dwells within my heart
prepares me for ministry.
JOHN NUDDS
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Mark John Banyard Randall Ian Jolliffe
William Paul Johansen
MASTER
OF
DIVINITY
Richard Scott Kearns Denis Joseph Bagot
Ross Alexander MacDonald
Tau Wan Choy Wing Sang Calvin Chu
48
John Robert Mackie Andre H. Kostanje
David Richard Omerod
MASTER
OF
DIVINITY
John Gavin Nudds Gordon David Russell
Aaron Chan-Yuen Tong
Craig Arthur Smith Stephen Thomson
49
Patricia Ann Baynton Cheryl Darlene Belch
Terrill Scott Campbell
MASTER
OF
THEOLOGICAL
STUDIES
Donald Leslie Crawford Timothy Allan Clayton
Shirley Joan Brush
Bryan Keith Colbourne Elvie Engstrom Bauman
50
Frank I. H. Dixon James Clare Fuller
Andrew Bruce Doherty
Jessy Jacob
Isaac John Mercer
Graham Stanley Gibson Stephen Yiu-Man Leung
51
James David London Eustace Augustus Rawlings
Paul Hm Ng
Sheelah H. Marwick
Laurie Allan Taylor
Ut Van To Michael George Smeltzer
52
Sui Lin Yip Evelynne Claire Westwood
Yin Wang
Also graduating
but not shown
Master of Divinity
Peter Bruce Burritt
Michael Man Kai Ho
Robert Paul Little
Charles Edward Mashinter
William Mo-Too Tsui
Master of Theological Studies
Ronda M. Dunnett
Loren Roger Gast
Gordon Jess Hallett
Stephen R. M. Jones
Ralph R. Meiszinger
William Michael Sherbino
Jennifer Louise Smart
Harold Vander Sluis
Philip Stanley Walker
Norman Jin Shyr Wang Fu Kar Wong Charles B. Wilson
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Michel de Billy
Barbara Claire Draper
Nancy Jean Whytock
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Steven William Kinsley Bruce Frederick Mitchell
Anna Mo-Yuen Chan
CERTIFICATE
IN
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Philip Cheung-Wan Yan Donald Nelson Brooks
Jonathan Eric Fuller
Gerald L. Degenhardt Charles W. K. Yu
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PART-TIME STUDENTS
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
AND FACULTY
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slYEARS
Dr. Victor Adrian is President of OBC/OTS and
Dr. Matheson is Dean.
The twelve full-time students, ten men and two women,
attend classes in the OBC building for the first semester.
The new OTS building opens in January 1977.
Most of the classes and activities are confined to the second floor.
The total number of students is sixty-five;
twenty-six are full-time and
thirty-nine are part of the Monday programme.
An extension course entitled "New Testament Theology"
is taught by Dr. Matheson
at People's Church in Montreal.
1978-1979
The Seminary initiates a new two year degree programme
designated the Master of Theological Studies.
M.T.S.
The first OTS Graduation Banquet is held at
the Bayview Country Club.
Kenneth Kantzer of Christianity Today is the graduation speaker.
Twenty graduates receive degrees and diplomas at the Hooper Chapel.
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Students at OTS come from Canada,
Hong Kong, Great Britain, Jamaica, Japan, United States,
Kenya, Lebanon, Germany, Netherlands, Nigeria, and India.
Rev. Bruce Edwards, the first OTS Registrar, and his wife
leave for mission work in Zaire, Africa.
170 participate in Reach the City Conference in November 1971.
Dr. Webster and a number of students attend Urbana '81
where an OTS recruitment display is shown.
Linda Boswall becomes a secretary at OTS.
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1982-1983
OTS is placed on the Ministry of College and Universities
approved list of degree-granting institutions in Ontario.
The Continuing Education Programme offers three courses
on Monday with evening courses also being held on
Tuesday and Thursday.
1983-19184
Dr. McRae is appointed President of OBC/OTS.
OTS is now offering a Master of Divinity degree with a major
in Missiology and in Counselling.
Dr Kelly and Dr. Wilson will teach these new courses.
A "Christians' in Business" course is started by
Mr. Binkley and Dr. Webster.
CHRISTIANS IN BUSINESS
"The Centre for Christians in Business" is
a new ministry at OTS.
A "Today's Teens' Conference" is sponsored
with guest speaker Dr. Tony Campolo.
Fifty graduate having originated from countries like Hong Kong,
Nigeria, United States, Australia, and Canada.
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1986-1987
Mr. John Wilkinson becomes professor of Youth Ministry,
the first full-time position in youth ministry in any
Canadian theological seminary.
Mrs. Lynn Smith is appointed Assistant Dean of Students.
The tenth anniversary convocation is celebrated at
Bayview Glen Church with guest speaker Gordon MacDonald
FUTURE CHINESE
STUDIES
OTS hopes to receive full accreditation
with the ATS in the spring of 1988.
Arrangements are being made for developing
a programme of Chinese studies.
OTS hopes to establish
EXPOSITORY a Centre for Expository Preaching.
PREACHING
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SOCIAL REGISTER
Births
Samuel J. was born to Isaac Peter was born to
Wooksoo and Moonja Suh Mike and Angela Smeltzer
on September 15, 1986 on May 30, 1987
at St. Michael's Hospital, at York County Hospital
Toronto, Ontario. Newmarket, Ontario.
David Bryon was born to
Lisa Ann was born to Reg and Marilyn Krock
Paul and Kathy Francis on duly 12, 1986
on September U, 1986 at North York General Hospital,
at Toronto Eastern General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
Toronto, Ontario. A brother for Julianna.
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Weddings
George Paraskevopoulos
and
Ronald Wyse and Sarah Tay Margaret Pearce
were married on May 30, 1987 were married on June 6, 1987
at Parkway Bible Church, at Grace Church of the Nazarene,
Scarborough, Ontario. Toronto, Ontario.
Doctorate
Kevin Quast received his
Th. D. in New Testament
on May 11, 1987
at Wycliffe College,
University of Toronto.
Dr. Quast's thesis is entitled Brian Scrivens and Mona Manocha
"Peter and the Beloved Disciple were married on December 27, 1986
in the Gospel of John: at Covenant Christian Reformed Church,
Figures for a Community in Crisis." St. Catharines, Ontario.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '87
FROM
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WITH THE LORD'S HELP, WE SEEK TO PROMOTE..........
*INTEREST
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1987 Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Amy Chow
Glen Nyhus
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words shall not pass away"
Matthew 24:35 (NASB)
OTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni Director: Rev. Jacob Small, B.Th. '65
Alumni President: Rev. Wray Graham, M.T.S. '82
Rev. Mike Bells, M.Div. '84
Rev. Dan Biggar, M.T.S. '81
Miss Catherine Brown, M.T.S. '83
Rev. Samuel Chan, M.Div. '82
Miss Maureen Chung, M.T.S. '84
Rev. Dave Collins, M.T.S. '84
Miss Karen Homer, '80-'81
Rev. Phil Ralph, B.Th. '81; M.Div. '83
Rev. Steven Semple, M.T.S. '82
Alumni Secretary: Mrs. Liz Schouwstra^ B.R.E. '85
Ontario Theological Seminary
25 Ballyconnor Court, Willowdale, Ontario M2M 4B3
226-6380 Ext. 23 (Alumni Office)
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