Conquerors Bible College - Ensign Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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CBC ' S MAJOR ■ --THE WORD OF GOD The Bible was the major textbook. Yet it was more than a text. It was the living Word that directed our daily steps. We were made conscious that the Word should personally speak to us. We were led into careful study and in- terpretation of its mes- sage. We were taught to accept its teachings as the revelation of God to man . And that revelation led us further into Light. Each staff member and student worked toward one foundational purpose — to be grounded in the faith. To minister the Gospel in the name of Jesus Christ, we first had to become firm in the Faith. Faith came from hearing the Word. The Word was the heart of each class, chapel service, and outreach en- deavor. Each phase of the college program had its roots in the Divine Word.

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wntusreo ro WMC MBSKMK vtautwiH ro w» iseu, fm The curriculum offered to us this year at CBC can be compared to a well balanced meal. We sat down in each class with our learning utensils ready — ready to receive the meat of that particular class. As grace is given before each meal, we likewise asked the Lord to bless each class with His presence. The main course was the Word of God. Along with this we received instruction on how to effectively com- municate that Word. Our personal development was also given ample attention. The meat of instruction suppliedus with eriergy and enthusiasm to boldly proclaim the Word of Truth. ' ' From Acts (delivered unto freshmen) to Expository Preaching (ministered unto seniors) Christ ' s teachings were ever present. Along with a Bible-centered class- room menu each student participated in evangelism through Outreach Ministries. Every CBC student became a personal evangelist through the curriculum provisions. The freshman curriculum acquainted the student with the general scope of the Bible. Survey of Scriptures gave him a broad knowledge of Bible content, and Per- sonal Evangelism taught him how to share the Truth. Other courses helped him understand himself in relation to God ' s program. The course offerings in excess of sixty hours gave the first-year student opportunity to grow strong in the Faith. The junior student received the meat of deeper Bible study in courses such as Romans and Tabernacle. He was offered more opportunities for personal and minis- terial development. The solid food of Bible Doctrine combined with the exposure to the needs and methods of both home and foreign missions strengthened his dedication to Christ. The senior student ate plentifully of spiritual training, realizing that he would soon be the provider instead of the recipient. Instruction in the Epistles, enlight- enment in Revelation, experience in Preaching Lab were but samplings of the meal set before him. Having been a partaker of a nourishing meal, the third-year student sensed empowerment by the Holy Spirit as he stepped forth to minister the WORD.

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HOME MISSIONS SEMINAR What was announced as a THREE -DAY HOME MISSIONS SEMINAR was to many a three-day Apostolic briefing. Conquerors Bible College was the setting for these training sessions on December 29, 30, 31. Students re- ceived invaluable instruction from home missions pastors, Ray Sirstad (Calgary, Alberta) and Daniel Mena (Edmonton, Alberta). District home missions directors, David Wheeler (Western District), Norman Rutzen (Oregon District), and Elwin Yadon (Washington -B.C. District), offered additional helps. CBC instructor, Paul Dugas, joined these five in giving rich instruction to CBC students. Helps were given on how to begin and maintain a home missions church. PRAYER was stressed again and again as the vital factor in developing an Apostolic ministry — God ' s prerequisite for successful HOME MISSIONS. Rev. David Wheeler Home Missions Director Western District Pastor Ray Sirstad Calgary, Alberta Canada Panel: Rev. Rodney Calder, Rev. C. M. Yadon Rev. David Wheeler, Rev. Ray Sirstad Pastor Daniel Mena Edmonton, Alberta Canada Rev. Norman Rutzen Home Missions Director Oregon District Rev. E. W. Yadon Home Missions Director Washington-B. C. District