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The Growing Edge Spring 2001, Volume 13 Issue 1

2 President’s Report

3-9 Recognition

10-11 Programs

11 Missions

13 Planned Giving

14 Alumni

15 Faculty and Staff

The Beginning of a New ChapterOn Friday, April 27, 2001, several

hundred friends and family membersgathered on the campus of Atlantic

Baptist University to honour Dr. W. RalphRichardson for 30 years o f ded ica tedcommitment and service to the University.Those who have been influenced by Dr.Richardson as Pastor, President, Professor,mentor or friend, joined Dr. Richardson, hiswife, Berys and twochi ld ren , T im andRuth Anne for theevening of recognition.

Prior to assuming therole of Atlantic BaptistUnivers i ty ’s s ix thPresident, the positionhe held for the past 15years, Dr. Richardsonserved as Dean of theBible Department from1973-1983 andAdmini-strative VicePresident from 1983-1985. He also servedfor one year as acting President before heassumed the position of President in 1986.

The evening began with a choral presentationby the Atlantic Baptist University choir, underthe co-direction of Ms. Dawn Ramey-Crowelland Mr. Mark Lloyd, and was followed by anaddress by Dr. William Eichhorst, Chancellor ofProvidence College and Seminary as well as longtime friend and mentor of Dr. Richardson. In hisexhortation, Dr. Eichhorst challenged the faculty,staff, board members and students to keepAtlantic Baptist University’s integrity intact andto withstand the pressures of compromise. Healso reminded the guests in attendance that thecause of Atlantic Baptist University is one of“resource development,” and that our resourcesare not oil or hydro, but young people. Hisconcluding comments reflected the wonderful

example that Dr. Richardson has been and thetremendous legacy that he has left.

As an enduring tribute to Dr. Richardson, theUniversity’s newly inaugurated President, Dr.Brian MacArthur and long standing boardmember, Mr. Jack Stu l tz , announced theestablishment of the Dr. W. Ralph RichardsonEndowment Fund. This endowment wi l l

support scholarshipsto be awarded tostudents of any majorwho have a s t ronginteres t in Bibl icalS tud ies and theintegrat ion of fai thand learning.

The evening’s programalso included a specialvideo featuring reflec-tions, tr ibutes andcongratulatory remarksfrom Premier BernardLord, the HonourableClaudette Bradshaw,

the mayors of Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe,various friends, faculty and students as well asthe Richardson family. The video provided a visualreminder of the many facets of Dr. Richardson’slife as well as the great influence he had on themany lives that he touched.

The Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr.Rupert Tingley, presented Dr. Richardson with achair engraved with the University’s crest, andMrs. Richardson was presented with a bouquet ofroses.

The evening was one of great celebration andrejoicing as Dr. Richardson closed one chapter ofhis life in anticipation of the next chapter; that ofAtlantic Baptist University’s first Chancellor.

Berys and Ralph Richardson


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From the President’s Desk

I ’ve heard numerous sen iorsrespond to comments on how busy

people are by saying, “Time goeseven faster as you get older.” Someretirees will openly question howthey ever found time to work!

As the years add up, I’m beginningto wonder if part of the reason timemoves faster is because we begin tomove more slowly. I know I take longerto run up a hill than I did twenty yearsago, maybe even last year!

Why the comments on time? It isbecause the last four months haveshot by with lightning speed. I beganserving as President of At lant icBaptist University on January 1, 2001.The arrangement from January toApril has been half-time here at ABUand half time with the United BaptistConvention of the Atlantic Provinces(interim Director of Development). Iwant to express my gratitude to theConvent ion for agree ing to th isarrangement and its flexibility.

I was of f ic ia l ly inaugura ted asPresident at Convocation on April 28.

Beginning full-time as of May 1, I lookforward to giving my full attention tothe needs and chal lenges fac ingABU. Even though the las t fourmonths have rushed by, I have hadenough time to realize this – ABU is agreat place to work and serve theLord.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my contactwith the students. They have beenvery respec t fu l and cons idera tetoward me. Several have shared howthe acceptance they experience atABU has changed their sense of self-worth. With our emphasis on theintegration of faith and learning andthe preeminence of Christ in everyfacet of life, ABU has a history of noton ly educa t ing minds , bu t a l sotransforming lives. It was a pleasureto witness the graduates of 2001 beingawarded their degrees at Convocation.I want to congratulate each one ofthem for their achievement and wisheach of them well as they moveforward in life.

We have a tremendous and dedicatedgroup of people who minister andserve at the University. I have beenconstant ly amazed by the mult i -abilities of many of our staff andfaculty, their breadth of giftedness,and their commitment to repeatedlyserve above and beyond the normalcall of duty. While I am not suggestingwe do not have challenges commonto any normal work environment, I amsaying that ABU has been blessedwith a special group of people.

It’s a pleasure to be here even thoughthe days pass qu ick ly. Anotherfamiliar saying comes to mind – “Timeflies when you’re having fun.”

Dr. Brian MacArthur


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Graduating Class of 2001B.A. in Biblical StudiesMichael David Waddell

B.A. in Biblical Studies andBusiness Administration

Daniel K. Reicker

B.A. in Biblical Studies andPsychology

Elizabeth Anne PhillipsDanny R. Smith

B.A. in Biblical Studies andReligious Studies

Nancy Jane Murphy

B.A. in Business AdministrationLorne W. Carter

Jeremy R. DemontJeffrey J. Dunham

Kenneth G. LeBlancAmy Elizabeth Legere

B.A. in Communication StudiesJessica Leigh Betts

Jody Mae BrownColleen Fahey-BuddJohn W. G. Hartling

Timothy David HarveyScott B. Q. Hicks

Kimberly D. Hogg *Karla Noelle HouseAlice Maria Parker

Derrick M. Price

B.A. in English (Honours)Colleen R. Bourgeois *Jessica Jane Graves *

Scott P. Legge

B.A. in EnglishKimberly Ann Arthurs

Allison Fanjoy-OuelletteSandra Lee (SMH) Lumsden

Kathryn Aunna MacLaughlin

B.A. in History (Honours)Jake E. Arbuckle *

Rebecca A. Carter *Stephen Graham Carter

A. Joy Jamer *

B.A. in HistoryColin Russell Palmer

B.A. in Psychology (Honours)Trudy Ann Colborne *

Lindsay Rae MacKinnon *Giselle Annette Tranquilla *

B.A. in PsychologyMelissa Connell

Timothy Ian MathesonJennifer Leigh Mitchell

Julia Samara PurdyStacey Leigh Shane

Jody Eric Bertram Willigar

B.A. in Psychology and SociologyAngela Maria CucinelliValerie Dawn Hannon

B.A. in Sociology (Honours)Esther Lynn Wheaton *

B.A. in SociologyMiranda Jayne Clifford

Julie Anne HallJillian Jean Little *Kelly Lynn Hicks

B. Sc. in BiologyCarolyn Jean Alley *

Jimmy B. FenwickSarah Jewel Scribner

Bachelor of EducationKelly Lynn HicksLisa Sheri MiltonWendy J. Murray

Christian FoundationsAngelina Lynne BroadTroy Joseph Schofield

Daniel SobeyMarijke Désirée Strong *

Youth Leadership CertificateRebecca A. CarterMelissa Connell

A. Joy JamerJonathan Knock

Nancy Jane MurphyEsther Lynn Wheaton

The Graduating Class of 2001

*Graduating with Distinction (cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher)

Graduates’ names appear as per theirdegrees, diplomas and certificates


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Highest Standing in First YearBusiness Administration Program

Jennifer Hawkes

Highest Standing in First Year ClassJessica Dempster

Highest Standing in Second Year ClassTrevor Cook

Highest Standing in Third Year ClassMelissa Stewart

Highest Standing in Fourth Year ClassLindsey MacKinnon

AwardsAtlantic Baptist University Honours

SocietyJessica Graves

Male Student of the YearDanny Smith

Female Student of the YearJessica Graves

Renaissance AwardKimberly Hogg

Ethel Sperring Memorial MusicAward

Carolyn Alley

Students of the Year, Danny Smith andJessica Graves with Dr. Brian MacArthur at

the Spring Banquet.

Carolyn AlleyWalter AwindaBradley BamfordSarah BeckettVictoria Bernard FrySuzanne BernierJessica BettsColleen BourgeoisCrystal BrinkJennifer BrownRebecca CarterJennifer ClarkeMary Beth ClementsDavid CogswellTrevor CookJessica DempsterTony DickinsonCindy Dockendorff

Wanda EmkeAllison Fanjoy-OuelletteAnne-Marie FayDana FisherAshley GallantJessica GravesJennifer HamerLachelle HarrisJennifer HawkesRichard HaynesRobert HeffernanAngela HenryTara HicksKimberly HoggKarla HouseJoy JamerChristopher JamesSarah Laidlaw

Ken LeBlancScott LeggeJillian LittleLindsey MacKinnonAmanda MansfieldHeather MartinChristina McInerneyJeremy McWilliamsJoni MersereauArt MooreLaurie MoretonMelissa MullinsHolly O’NeillDan PykeJeremy QuiringPaul RansonAnthony ReickerBeth Robertson

Angelique RossMichael RossMichael RyderSylvie SchofieldStacey ShaneNatasha SherwoodWayne SillikerRebecca SkinnerDanny SmithBeth SnowdonLyndsay StaceyMelissa StewartMarijke StrongAmanda SutherlandEsther WheatonKathryn Younker

Atlantic Baptist UniversityDean’s Lists


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First Graduates from theBachelor of Education Program

The first graduates of theBachelor of Education

program at Atlantic BaptistUnivers i ty received theirdegrees on Saturday, April28 , 2001 . This marks asignificant first for ABU. Theeducation program, whichbegan in the fall of 1998, hada small ini t ial number ofstudents enrolled but will befollowed by a number ten foldlarger hereafter.

The th ree g radua tes a recur ren t ly hav ing paperworkprocessed wi th the Prov inc ia lDepartment of Education to receivethe i r New Brunswick Teacher ’sLicense and expect to be in theclassrooms of one of our publ icschools this fall.

Kelly Hicks, Lisa Milton and WendyMurray have the distinction of beingthe first graduates of this program.They a re anx ious to ge t in to aclassroom this fall and officially begintheir careers as teachers. All threegraduates are looking to work in thearea of K – 8 age groups.

The education program atABU has grownsubs tant ia l ly f rom i t ’sbeginning times, wherebythis coming fall there willbe over 100 s tuden tstaking education courses.These students are eitherin a concur ren t B .Ed .degree program, aconsecutive B.Ed. degreeprogram or in the case of afew students; upgradingthe i r course work forincreased certification.

We welcome any inquires regardingthe Education program at ABU. Forfurther information, contact us at1-888-968-6228 or e -mai [email protected].

Winter Dean’s List

Carolyn AlleyJake ArbuckleWalter AwindaBradley BamfordNatasha BarrySarah BeckettSuzanne BernierColleen BourgeoisJennifer CarsonStephen CarterMichael CochranDavid CogswellTrevor CookMary DeMerchantJessica Dempster

Wanda EmkeAnne-Marie FayDana FisherAshley GallantJessica GravesJulie HallLachelle HarrisKelly HicksTara HicksAndrew HiltzKimberly HoggChristopher HooperKarla HouseJoy JamerSarah Laidlaw

Jillian LittleLindsey MacKinnonSusan MaderAmanda MansfieldHeather MartinJeremy McWilliamsJoni RobichaudLaurie MoretonBarbara MorriseyHolly O’NeillDan PykePaul RansonBeth RobertsonAngelique RossMichael Ross

Sylie SchofieldNatasha SherwoodAndrew SmithBeth SnowdonLyndsay StaceyMelissa StewartMarijke StrongJoel TrailGiselle TranquillaEsther WheatonKathyrn Younker

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The following is an excerptfrom the Valedictory addressgiven by A. Joy Jamer, whograduated with a Bachelor ofArts in History (Honours andwith Distinction) as well as aYouth Leadership Certificate.

Good afternoon and welcometo the Atlantic Baptist

University 2001 Convocation!Dr. Richardson, Dr. MacArthur,Mr. Simmonds, faculty, specialguests, fellow grads, family andfriends: It is my great honour tospeak to you today on behalf ofthis years graduating class.

As we reflect on our time shared hereat ABU, it becomes obvious that thepast four years require a great numberof adjectives in order to do them justice.These years have been both long andshort, difficult but fun, stressful butrewarding, devastating yetrejuvenating. We have experienced thedeath of the old and we have stoodover its grave and wept. We have lostmany of our ideals and we havestruggled through many difficultiesthat we thought could never possiblyhappen to us. We have experiencedthe loss of relationships that were socentral to our existence and we haveexperienced the frustrations of startingover. We have shared each other’sburdens and together we have buriedmany parts of our lives and ourselves.But what we didn’t realize and wouldnever have expected was that after itwas all over, when the morning came, itbrought new life with it. So today, westand before you as different peoplethan we were four years ago. We nowhave a different perspective on life. Wehave new ideals and new convictions.We don’t have it all figured out, nor doI expect that we ever shall, but it is withgreat pleasure and anticipation that wecome here today as we finish yetanother chapter in our book of life andas we look ahead to the path that liesopen before us.

We recognize that it is on account of manyof you that we can stand here today, andso it is with great pleasure that we wouldlike to take this opportunity to thank you.First of all to our parents and our families,thank you for your support. Thank you forbeing patient with us as we sort out whowe are, how we want to live, and what partit is that you play in our lives. We loveyou.

To our friends and family, thank you forsharing this moment with us. Thank youfor staying in touch… for listening and forsharing. You are a very special part of ourlives. May God bless you just as you haveblessed us.

To those of you here today who supportAtlantic Baptist University, thank you foryour generosity and faithfulness. You havehelped to provide an education that is worthso much more than you may ever know.

To the faculty and staff of ABU, thank youfor the under-the-door policy, for grace, andfor your patience with us. As we are throwninto the world of ideas, as we struggle withthe post-modern influences of our societyand as we so often succumb to believingthat everything is relative, including ourmorals, you wait patiently, leading byexample, showing us with your very livesthat there is more to life than what this worldcould ever offer. And as we have struggledto understand the concepts of

postmodernity, you havetaught us so patiently,opening our eyes to truth andhelping us find our way.Thank you for having anopen door. Thank you forobeying God’s call to workand teach here at ABU andmost of all thank you for beingour friends. You are anamazing community ofbelievers and you havestored up incredible treasuresin heaven. May you continueto do so and may God blesseach one of you!

And finally, last but not least, to theclass of 2001. Congratulations! Youmade it! You persevered and it haspaid off. So now, as we leave thisplace, I would like to share my prayerfor each of you as we graduatetogether.

May you spend the rest of your lifelearning something new each day.May you always remember that truthdoes exist; that if you seek you willfind, if you knock, the door will beopened to you. May you recognizelife’s moments of joy and laughterand treasure them for all they’reworth. May you always have truefriends to laugh with in times ofblessing and may you always havetrue friends to cry with in times ofsorrow. May you always be a truefriend to those in need… andremember that we are all needy. Mayyou always remember that God isgood, that he loves you more thanyou could ever begin to comprehendand may you know that when all elsehas passed away, he will be your onetrue constant. May his love growwithin you as you grow in the graceand knowledge of him. And may theLord of peace himself give you peaceat all t imes and in every way.Congratulations and God Bless!

Dr. Ralph Richardson, Chancellor, Joy Jamerand Dr. Brian MacArthur, President


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Born in 1955 and raised inToronto, Don Simmonds

was characterized as a “hardto reach church kid.” Whileproficient at rhyming off allthe right answers to difficultBible questions, he did notcome to know Jesus in apersonal way until age 16.This occurred when his familymoved to Port Perry, Ontario,and he accepted the challengeand encouragement of his newfriends and youth leaders totrust Jesus totally.

Mr. S immonds has a lways beeninterested in youth work. This hasbeen ev iden t th rough suchinvolvements as a volunteer youthleader within his local church and byserving as Executive Director ofToronto Youth for Christ, now called

Clear Net Executive Receives ABU Award

Youth Unlimited. Presently he isBoard Chair of Youth Unlimited. Socommitted is Don Simmonds to hiswork with youth that from 1991-94 heleft his many business commitmentsto take on the position of NationalYouth Coordinator for the Canadian

Bapt i s t Federa t ion . Hehe lped in i t i a te var iousprojects, one of which wascoord ina t ing Sonl i feTraining seminars for youthleaders ac ross Canada .Dur ing h i s t enure asNational Youth Coordinator,the number of Baptist youthgroups in Canada grew from200 to 450.

Don Simmonds has givenmuch of his life to reaching

the youth of his neighborhood andcount ry fo r Chr i s t . For th i sdedication, passion, and exemplaryservice, Atlantic Baptist Universitywas p leased to present to Mr.Donald Simmonds the AtlanticBaptist University Leadership Award,on the 28th day of April 2001.

Premier Bernard Lord Visits ABU CampusOn April 6, 2001 the students, staff,

and facul ty of ABU had theunique opportunity of addressingconcerns and comments to PremierBernard Lord as his brief visit and tourof the campus ended with a shortquestion period in the Great Hall. Lordexpressed significant interest in thes tudents o f ABU, and answereds tuden ts ’ ques t ions rang inganywhere from unemployment rates tohoof and mouth disease. The hot topicof the a f te rnoon cen t red a roundeducation, addressing both issues ofcurrent university tuition as well asthose concerns facing new Bachelorof Education graduates preparing toen te r the workforce . Lordacknowledged the evident “braindrain” that is occurring in the MaritimeProvinces.

“We’re invest ing as a socie ty ineducation and then they (students)leave and help someone else. We arele t t ing people go in the i r mos tproductive years, but because this is

such a beautiful place to live they allreturn to retire, heaping additionalstrain on the Medicare system,” saysLord.

Lord is quick to point out however,that efforts are being put forth toaddress this issue. “There will be jobs

in New Brunswick, but first we needto make sure sa la r ies a recomparable. By lowering taxes thes i tua t ion i s a l i t t l e moreadvantageous.”

The PC’s have been implementinga three-fold structure, which Lordbelieves to be the building blocksto a healthier economy. One ofthese main focuses wil l be oneducation and a more significantinves tment in pos t - secondaryeducation. Secondly, Lord believesa competitive tax infrastructure willput New Brunswick on the leadingedge. Thirdly, Lord explains that itis time we “embrace innovation” bycollaborating traditional industrieswith new technology. Addressinghis student based audience Lordexclaimed, “Your generation is moreconnected to the world then everbefore. We do live in this globalv i l l age so we need to becompetitive. You are part of a veryexciting time.”

Dr. Ralph Richardson, Chancellor, Mr. DonaldSimmonds and Dr. Brian MacArthur, President

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Premier Bernard Lord


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Thank you to Karla House for two yearsof writing articles for the Growing Edge

Newsletter. Karla graduated in April2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in

Communication Studies.

Alumnus Assists ABU in Fundraising

As Steve Campbell,an alumnus (’78) of

Atlantic Baptist Collegereminisces about hisexperiences at ABC, herecalls an environmenttha t sur rounded h imwi th people whogenuinely cared abouthim - not just academ-ically, but personallyand spiritually as well.Steve’s immenserespect for Dr. StuartMurray, and manyothers, is obvious. Dr.Murray had atremendous influenceupon Steve’s life and itwas through him thatmany of Steve’s personal beliefs werechallenged and confirmed.

Following Steve’s schooling at ABC(now ABU), Steve spent a few yearsworking for a law firm. From there, hemoved on to become Director ofOperations for the Atlantic ProvincesChamber of Commerce and became thefirs t edi tor and publ isher of themagazine, “Atlantic Business.”

Steve was attracted to the investmentindustry in 1983 and has been in theindustry ever since. He completed aMas te rs degree as wel l as twoprofessional designations – CertifiedInvestment Manager and Fellow ofthe Canadian Securities Institute.For the past nineteen years, Steve hasworked for Canada’s l a rges tinvestment f irm, RBC DominionSecurities, as Vice-President andPortfolio Manager. Steve is involvedin financial, retirement and estateplanning for retail clients as well asd i rec t money management fo rinstitutions and corporations.

Steve’s mom, Shi r ley HawkesCampbel l , d ied when Steve was

fourteen years old. Mrs. Campbellwas an alumnus of U.B.B.T.S. (’56-’57)and is fondly remembered by all whoknew her by her exemplary Christiancharacter, tender heart, and gentlespirit. The naming of the Board Roomin honor of Shirley Hawkes Campbellis a fitting tribute and Steve feelsprivileged for the opportunity to namesuch a room in honor of his mom.

Steve feels strongly about the missionof ABU and uses h i s sphere ofinfluence to help ABU succeed. It’svery impor tan t to S teve tha t aChristian university be an option forstudents in Atlantic Canada. AsSteve re f lec ted back on theRecognition Dinner to honor Dr. RalphRichardson, he realized that he is onlyone life, out of hundreds, that peoplelike Dr. Richardson have touched overthe years. “For all these reasons,ABU is very special to me.”

Steve recalls the many alumni whohave gone on from ABU into full-timeChr i s t i an se rv ice , as wel l a sprofessional careers. As an alumnusof a Christian university working inthe business sector, Steve not only

feels an obligation to dowhatever he canfinancially to see ABUsucceed, but he proudlyso l ic i t s funds fo r aninstitution in which he sostrongly believes. Stevedoesn’t hesitate to pickup the phone and ta lkabout ABU to those withwhom he does business.He works with people whohave charitable budgetsand challenges them tocons ider g iv ing toAt lan t ic Bapt i s tUniversity.

I t i s imposs ib le tocalculate the impact that

ABU has had, and continues to have,beyond the walls of ABU. Steveknows first-hand the tremendousvalue of an ABU educa t ion andpassionately encourages others, whobelieve in ABU, to use their owncircles of influence to raise funds forthe University.

Steve and his wife Angela, have threechildren – Tyler, Josh and Alexander.Tyler will be entering his second yearat Atlantic Baptist University in aBachelor of Arts in CommunicationStudies. by Nancy Bradley

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Debate. Making someone take on yourway of thought, rejecting his or her own.

Often times, people want to avoidsuch a clash. This was not the case

for a group of high-school students onSaturday, March 24, 2001. They tookpart in the Second Annual TingleyInvitational High School DebateTournament, sponsored by Rupert andJoyce Tingley, and held at AtlanticBaptist University. The grand finale heldin the Brinton Auditorium saw twoveteran teams from last year competeagainst each other. In the end, JordanTatton and Nick Ross, from Monctonwere able to outscore Rebekah Johnsonand Allison Duffy, from the Saint Johnarea.

While there can be only one winner,STASIS would like to take thisopportunity to publicly congratulateeach debater that took part. “We’re gladthat the high-school debaters who camewere so enthusiastic. It was a greatexperience for all,” says Angela Wylie,who spear-headed the tournament as itscoordinator. STASIS would also like tothank everyone who assisted in making

the tournament a success.

In addition to receiving the first placeteam trophies, Jordan Tatton and NickRoss, each received a $500 scholarshiptenable at Atlantic Baptist University.Their names will be engraved on theTingley Cup which is permanentlyhoused at ABU. Rebekah Johnson andher team partner Allison Duffy wereawarded second place debatingtrophies. Three additional individualtrophies were presented to the top three

Second Annual Tingley Debate Tournament

Thank you to Dr. Scott MacKnight of OCLServices Ltd., pictured above with Dr.

Andrew Barnes, for his generous donation ofvarious pieces of laboratory equipment for

the ABU Science facility.

Tournament WinnersJordan Tatton and Nick Ross

public speakers, based on their personalscores achieved. The first place publicspeaking trophy went to Christa Mabee.Second place was awarded to RebekahJohnson while third place was capturedby Summer Brewster.

Atlantic Baptist UniversityCommunication Studies Facultyadvisor, Prof. Laverne Lewycky stated,“From the feedback we have received,next year’s Third Annual Tingley HighSchool Invitational DebatingTournament should be an even greatersuccess. The New Brunswick provincialhigh school debating societies haveexpressed their desire to send teamsnext February for that tournament. It willbe another invaluable opportunity forlearning public speaking skills.” Thatannual all day event, organized by theABU STASIS debating club, will againprovide a series of debating skillsworkshops for high schoolersthroughout the day. Participants willhave the opportunity to practice andhone these skills in various matches.Students in Grades 9-12 are eligiblewhether they are in the public, privateor home school systems of education.

Ms. Myrna AdamsMr. Donald BustinMs. Sandra ChingRev. Barry DixonRev. Stewert DockendorffMr. Ron GaudetRev. Jonathan GorhamMr. Hilery HargroveMr. Gordon HiltzRev. Eugene LanctinRev. Scott MacDonald

Mr. John MacFarlaneMs. Beverly MacGregorRev. David MorehouseDr. James MurrayDr. Alan SearsMr. Chad StretchMr. H. Jack StultzMr. L. Allen SullivanMr. Rupert Tingley, ChairMs. Carolyn ThomasMr. H. Ward White

ABU’s Board of GovernorsAppreciated

The faculty and staff wish to thankthe board members who are currently serving the University.


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applicants have in common, it’s thatthey do not give themselves amplecredit for their life learning, and theywonder how they will fare in thecommitment. Rogers further describesa frequent remark made by thoseexpressing interest: “I feel this programwas designed for me.” While manyinterested in this program already enjoysuccessful careers, they have beenconfronted with barriers due to havingno degree, and the flexibility that ALPSoffers caters to those with busyschedules and makes an often long-timedream a reality – one which had perhapseven been given up on.

For further information on the AdultLearner Professional Studies (ALPS)program, please contact Cathy Rogersat [email protected] or by phoning 858-8970 Ext.162. A third cohort sessionwill begin in August of 2001. This willbe the final one for the year.

Study in EnglandAtlantic Baptist University partners with Oxford University

ALPSPrepares for Third Cohort

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This could very wel l be theeducat ional opportuni ty of a

lifetime! You can study in England,at Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon andLondon, as well as other historicallyimportant locations. This innovativedesign in international education is afu l l -c red i t p rogram des ignedspecifically to enable Atlantic BaptistUnivers i ty and o ther Canadianstudents to s tudy courses with aBritish advantage, on location inEngland.

The Oxford-ABU program is madepossible through a relationship thatABU has with Regent’s Park College,the Baptist college on the OxfordUniversity campus. It is a semesterin duration substituting for one parto f the s tudy year a t your homeuniversity and features standard, full-

credit Canadian University courses.The courses f i t in to a lmos t anystandard Canadian degree programwithout loss of time or duplication ofs tudy, and have a l ready beenaccepted for fu l l c redi t a t o therCanadian universities. The coursesare des igned for Canadians , byCanadians, with Canadian credit inmind, but with the advantages of

Oxford and England as an educationalplatform.

While in England you will study insmal l groups of s tudents and betaught by very wel l qua l i f i ed ,experienced professors. You wills tudy Shakespeare and Dramathrough studio or workshop sessionswith professional actors and directors,by seeing plays performed, and byvisiting famous castles and buildings– all of which are directly relevant towhat you are studying.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity tostudy in England!

For fu r ther in format ion , e -mai [email protected] or call 1-888968-6228.

As the first class of ABU’s AdultLearner Professional Studies

(ALPS) program heads into its forthmodule, the second cohort is alsogetting underway. Many students, andfacilitators alike, are enthusiastic aboutthe program’s growth. January 2001marked the beginning of a much-needededucational opportunity that allowsemployed adults – those involved inhectic schedules often jugglingemployment, family and communityinvolvement – to finish their universitydegree. While the pioneer cohortstarted with only eight students, otherswill begin when there are 12 enrolled.

ALPS students attend classes one nighta week continuously for a two-yearperiod. The cohort structure brings ateam, rather than an individual,approach to learning. ALPS placessignificant value on offering the bestcombination of practical and theoretical

learning; students receive the uniqueopportunity of putting into practice byday what they have learned by night.Current adult learners come from thefields of healthcare, government,education, non-profit and the sciences.They bring valuable work experience tocomplement their current postsecondary achievements, and are ableto have their prior learning assessed andrecognized in a program that considerstheir maturity, ‘busy-ness’ and personaland professional development.

Program Director, Cathy Rogers,comments on the effectiveness of sucha dynamic: “The knowledge andexperience that these people are able tobring to this learning environment isoutstanding, it really goes above andbeyond what strictly theoreticallearning could ever offer.”

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ABU Youth Leadership CertificateStudents and their Mentors

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The Youth Leadership Certificate is a four-year program designed to be taken concurrently with any Bachelor of Arts or Bachelorof Science degree at ABU. Through its mix of academic and internship courses, the program seeks to produce informed and

experienced volunteer youth leaders who have a passion for youth ministry. Admission to this program is based on Christiancommitment, leadership experience and promise as well as academic ability. Below is a list of the 2000-2001 Youth LeadershipCertificate students, their churches and their mentors.

Fourth YearRebecca Carter Whitepine United Baptist Church Rev. Frank TrailMelissa Connell Lewisville United Baptist Church Rev. Darren McHargJoy Jamer Brentwood United Baptist Church Rev. Kaj BinderupJonathan Knock Huntingville Community Church Pastor Jake JacksonAndrew Morse Lower Coverdale United Baptist Church Rev. Gordon HorsmanNancy Murphy Allison Church Rev. David MorehouseAmanda Sutherland Salisbury United Baptist Church Dr. Peter SherwoodEsther Wheaton Second North River United Baptist Church Rev. Doug Green

Third YearAnnie Bergeron Lewisville United Baptist Church Rev. Darren McHargAnne-Marie Fay Hillside United Baptist Church Rev. Darrell BustinAlyssa Martin Hillsborough United Baptist Church Pastor Phil MacCormackAmanda MacAleese Highfield United Baptist Church Rev. Bruce JacksonLisa Mulock First Moncton United Baptist Church Rev. John FergusonNaomi Nadeau Allison Church Rev. David MorehouseAlyson Richardson Salisbury United Baptist Church Dr. Peter Sherwood

Second YearJennifer Clarke First Moncton United Baptist Church Rev. John FergusonAmy Crossman Allison Church Rev. David MorehouseMitchell DeWare Lewisville United Baptist Church Rev. Darren McHargAndrew Hiltz Salisbury United Baptist Church Dr. Peter SherwoodBrett Nissen Highfield United Baptist Church Rev. Bruce JacksonTony Reicker Hillsborough United Baptist Church Pastor Phil MacCormackShelly Reynolds (on leave) Hillside United Baptist Church Rev. Darrell Bustin

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In the past, missionaries would oftengo overseas with only some Bible

school training. Today, more andmore overseas workers andmissionaries go as “tent-makers” orprofessionals. With this reality inmind, Atlantic Baptist University hascreated a program through whichstudents can receive cross-culturaltraining while they complete theirdegree.

The Cross-Cultural Certificate hasmany advantages for the personal andacademic development of the student.Learning about other countries andcultures gives an appreciation forthose from other countries.

The At lan t ic Bapt i s t Univers i ty

Where are our Students?Cross-Cultural Internship

Cross-Cultural Certificate programwas created to provide an academicbase for students interested in futurese rv ice in a d i f fe ren t cu l tu re .S tudents in th i s p rogram ga inknowledge of diverse cultures andpeoples , an unders tand ing ofoverseas missions and development,and language-learning skills, whichare culminated in a short-term tripoverseas.

Currently, we have 12 students whoare traveling to other countries as apart of their Cross-Cultural Certificate.We would ask for your prayers forthese groups of s tudents as theyexperience life in the countries ofBrazil, Egypt, Ethiopia and Ghana.

BrazilWalter Awinda – Four th yearSociologySarah MacKenzie – Fourth yearSociologyJulie Norton – Graduated in 1999 witha B.A. in Psychology; Currently inB.Ed program

EgyptAngelina Broad – Graduated in 2001wi th a Chr i s t i an Founda t ionsCertificateAmy Hendsbee – Third year Bachelorof Science, BiologyJarvis Lepper – Graduated in 1999wi th a Chr i s t i an Founda t ionsCertificate; Third year Bachelor ofArts, Biblical StudiesKimberly Matheson – Fourth yearBachelor of Arts, PsychologyMueni Mutinda – Third year Bachelorof Arts, Communication Studies andEnglish

EthiopiaJenni fer Clarke – Four th yearBachelor of Arts, Sociology and YouthLeadership Certificate

GhanaKory Connell – Fourth year Bachelorof Arts, SociologyAlyssa Martin – Fourth year Bachelorof Ar t s /Bache lor o f Educa t ion ,His to ry and Youth Leadersh ipCertificateLisa Mulock – Third year Bachelorof Ar t s , Psychology and YouthLeadership Certificate

Prestigious Grad SchoolsAccept ABU Graduates

Recipient of the Atlantic Baptist University Honours Society Award, JessicaGraves who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English (Honours and withDistinction), has been accepted and fully funded to the University of Ottawa.She has also been offered a teaching assistant position at the University.

Valedictorian, Joy Jamer who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History(Honours and with Distinction) has been accepted and fully funded toQueen’s University.

Jake Arbuckle, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History (Honours)has been accepted and fully funded to Queen’s University.

Rebecca Carter, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History (Honoursand with Distinction) has been accepted and fully funded to Queen’sUniversity.

Esther Wheaton, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology(Honours and with Distinction) as well as a Youth Leadership Certificate, hasbeen accepted to Sir Wilfrid Laurier University in the Masters of SocialWork Program.

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we musthelp the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Acts 20:35 NIV

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Donate Listed SecuritiesFor a more generous and tax-effective way to

support Atlantic Baptist University

The government announcement in the October mini-budget reduced the capital gains rate of inclusion in aperson’s income from 66 2/3 percent to 50 percent of the gain. Earlier tax law set the taxable gains on publicly

listed securities (stocks, bonds, mutual fund units) that are donated to a registered charity at one-half the normalrate. This means that a donor will now only be taxed on 25 percent of the capital gains on donated securities.However, the donor still receives a donation tax credit for the full market value of the donated securities.

If you are planning to make a gift to Atlantic Baptist University, particularly a larger gift or endowment, and havesome appreciated securities, then you should consider donating those shares rather than donating cash or sellingthe shares and donating the cash. There will be significant tax advantage, and this advantage will be increased withlarger gifts or in cases where the capital gains are greatest. The outlines below will illustrate the tax advantage ofsuch a transaction. Assume a $10,000 gift, securities with capital gains of $8,000, other taxable income of$40,000, combined tax rate (federal and provincial) of 40 percent and a donation tax credit rate of 45 percent.

A. Gift of Cash (Sold Shares) B. Gift of Shares

Selling price Market value Capital gains Capital gains Taxable gains (50%) Taxable gains (25%) Taxable income Taxable income

($4,000 + $40,000) ($2,000 + $40,000) Taxes on income (40%) Taxes on income (40%)

Donation (cash) Donation (Securities) Donation tax credit (45%) Donation tax credit (45%) Net taxes payable Net taxes payable

($17, 600 – $4, 500) ($16, 800 – $4, 500)

Savings by donating listed securities

($13, 100 – $12, 300)

The donation of recently demutualized insurance company shares can be a very effective way of dealing with thesignificant tax consequence of capital gains on these shares. One hundred percent of the market value will becapital gain, since you received these shares at zero or no cost!

You may want to consider donating the shares and using the donation tax credit/refund to purchase new shares atthe current market price. This will greatly reduce your future potential capital gains tax costs.

For further information or a confidential interview, please contact a Gift Planning Officer.

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Heather M. Carter (’00) and Stephen M.Budd (’00) were united in marriage on June3, 2000 at Highfield Street United BaptistChurch with Rev. Robert Knowles (’89)officiating. Heather is presently at AcadiaUniversity and Stephen is enrolled atAcadia Divinity, M. Div.

Congratulations to Wade White (’95)who has been accepted into the Ph.D.program at the University of Toronto.His acceptance also included aUniversity of Toronto Fellowship.

Congratulations to Kevin and Jayne(Thorne) Smith (’91) on the birth oftheir son Nash Eric, born September 21,2000. A brother for Sadie (2).

Congratulations to Angela (Sutherland)(’95) and Wayne Murphy (’96) on thebirth of their first child, Abby Joan whowas born on January 27, 2001.

Congratulations to Matthew andJennifer (Boudreau) Hayes (’91) on thebirth of Benjamin Arnold, born onSeptember 23, 2000. A brother forNathan (6) and Wesley (3).

Congratulations to Kimberley (Stanley)(’97) and Ron Gray who were married onJuly 7, 2000 in Sacramento, California.

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A Grand Manan Trip Highlight

ATTENTION60 - 64 ALUMNI

If you weren’t at the reunion onCampobello Island last September, you

don’t know what you missed!

Why not plan to join us this year in Alma,New Brunswick, September 15 - 16,

so that you don’t miss outon this year’s fun too!

For more information:wwwwwwwwwwwwwww.a.a.a.a.abu.nbbu.nbbu.nbbu.nbbu.nb.ca/html/a.ca/html/a.ca/html/a.ca/html/a.ca/html/alm_hcmglm_hcmglm_hcmglm_hcmglm_hcmg.htm.htm.htm.htm.htm

Alumni, have you moved recently?Is there any news you would like toshare with fellow alumni and friends?Do you have a photograph ofyourself, your newest family memberor your entire family, which youwould like to include?Send us your news using this form orwrite a letter to:

Name:___________________________Spouse:_________________________Address:________________________Postal Code:_____________________Fax:____________________________Occupation:______________________

Last year attended:_________________Degree or program of study:__________City:________________ Prov.:_______Telephone:_______________________E-mail address:____________________Employer:________________________

News:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For more alumni information visit our website atwww.abu.nb.ca

Keep in Touch!Gilda Ryder,

Manager of Advancement ProgramsAtlantic Baptist University

Box 6004, Moncton, NB E1C 9L7Fax: (506) 858-9694

E-mail: [email protected]

Reunions bring friends back togetheragain. Several alumni from GrandManan, gathered at a reception hostedat Grand Harbour United BaptistChurch on March 24. The evening’sprogram included music from a doubletrio of current ABU students, updatesg iven by Pres iden t , Dr. Br ianMacArthur and Vice President forIns t i tu t iona l Advancement , Mr.Roland Rackham and even a bit ofreminiscing by the evening’s masterof ceremonies, Mr. Dannie Brown,

Professor of Business Administrationsince 1982.

Whether a graduate from UBBTS orABC, those attending were remindedof what ‘their’ educational institutionafforded them as students and nowwhat exciting opportunities are beingoffered to even more men and womenseek ing a qual i t y un ivers i t yeducat ion f i rmly roo ted in theChristian faith.

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goodbye to Sara Patterson who held theposition of Assistant Librarian and RandiHayes who held the position of Registrar’sAssistant. We wish them both well in theirfuture endeavors.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Rebecca Alward (’93) whohas recently been appointed CampusMinistries Coordinator.

Congratulations to Dr. Dan Goodwin (’82) onthe editing of “Revivals, Baptists & GeorgeRawlyk,” see article below.

In early November, Dr. Carol Thorne (’64)attended the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic

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Faculty and Staff UpdatesWelcome

Arlene Sherrard has joined the ABUstaff as custodian.

Lois Lewycky has joined the library staffas Assistant Librarian.

Cathy Rogers (’97) has joined the ABUCommunity as Director of the AdultLearner Professional Studies program.

Candy Lutes (’89) has joined theRecruitment team as AdmissionsCounselor.

Goodbye

The faculty and staff wish to say

“Revivals, Baptists & George Rawlyk”Rawlyk’s work entitled Revivals, Baptists& George Rawlyk. Dr. Rawlyk was an avidsupporter of Atlantic Baptist Universityand donated his entire personal library tothe university as well as delivered lectureson several occasions. Today, the library ofAtlantic Baptist University is named in hishonour.

Rawlyk was hugely influential in theacademic community and his interest in us(ABU) was huge as well. This left a needfor him to be honoured in some way.

In May of 1997, a conference was held togive tribute to the life and work of Rawlyk.It was here that Rev. Ronald Nobel, a closefriend and former pastor of George Rawlyk,delivered the banquet address celebratingthe many aspects of Rawlyk, the person,highlighting his faith, scholarship, politicsand relationships. This piece is includedin Goodwin’s volume but was the onlyexclusively biographical contribution.Colleagues, friends, former students andpeople who had collaborated with himwrote other pieces. Goodwin explains thatthese essays were critical in the mostpositive sense, examining the changingnature of Rawlyk’s perspective in

An academic giant. A leadinghistorian of eighteenth-century

British North America and Protestantreligion in Canada. A lifetime of serviceto Christ. There is little wonder thatDr. Dan Goodwin, professor ofHistory at Atlantic Baptist University,took on what he called a “massiveendeavor” to bring honour andrecognition to his former graduatestudies professor at Queen’sUniversity, Dr. George A. Rawlyk.

Dr. Goodwin has recently edited acollection of crit ical essays on

historiography as well as expandingon some of his establishedinterpretations.

“I am pleased by the fact that thisvolume is academically sound and iscomprised of responsible papers, notjust reflections. George would not beamused if people had gotten togetherjust to praise his work uncritically.Instead, he would want us to continuein the tradition of promoting academicexcellence,” says Goodwin.

Professors of Atlantic BaptistUniversity contributed three of theessays in this volume. Dr. Sam Reimerof the Sociology department, gave asurvey of evangelicalism in Canada.Dr. Benne Faber of the Englishdepartment, commented on Rawlyk’swork considering Henry Alline’slanguage and li terature and theperspective i t brought to theRevivalists use of language themesand images. Old Testament scholar, Dr.Stephen Dempster, reflected on Isaiah2:15 as its theme resonates with thelife and work of George Rawlyk.

Association conference that was heldat the University of Moncton andpresented a paper entitled “A cross-cultural comparison of metaphorsinvolving body parts.”

Congratulations to Dr. Mel Schriverwho was recently awarded a $10,000Fellowship from the American ChemicalSociety to initiate a collaborativeresearch program with Dr. Jack Passmoreof the Chemistry Department at theUniversity of New Brunswick.

Congratulations to Mary Beth and Dr.Sam Reimer on the birth of their thirdchild, Justin Samuel, born on Saturday,May 5. A new brother for Danielle andAaron.

by Karla House

Dr. Dan Goodwin

Box 6004Moncton, New BrunswickCanada E1C 9L7

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ABU

Quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faithOur mission statement...

September - December 2001

September 1Residence Opens

September 3, 4Orientation and Registration

September 5Classes Begin

September 30 - October 1ABU - in - View

October 5 - 8Thanksgiving Break

October 11Foliage Day

November 23

Capitol Theatre8:00 p.m.

Details to follow on ABU’s website at

www.abu.nb.ca

Atlantic Baptist University is pleased to offer a

commemorative video of our 2001Convocation weekend events.

Pre-order inquiries can bemade by contacting:

Gilda RyderPh.: (506) 858-8970 Ext. 134

Toll Free: 1-888-968-6228E-mail: [email protected]

Copies available after June 30.

Spring 2001b

Documents

Transcript of Spring 2001b