Cornerstone University - KUMI ORI Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The interest in home and foreign missions of the Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary and Bible Institute dates back to the day of its incep- tion on January 7, 1941, as an evening school. One of the important courses offered was that of missions. This proved so effective that, although the courses given in the evening school were in- tended primarily for the purpose of training men and women for more efficient service in their local churches, several of the graduates were called into full time service as pastors and home and foreign missionaries. In the fall of 1944, when the imperative need for properly trained Baptist ministers and mission- aries was felt among us, the day school was open- ed. From the beginning great stress was placed on the responsibility of the church to evangelize the world. There was close cooperation between the school ond our own mission agencies of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Missionaries home on furlough have spoken at chapel services, addressed the missions classes, ■) and encouraged the students in their various prayer bands. A profitable series of lectures was given by Rev. Victor Barnett, missionary to China, during 1945. The resull has been the creation of an ever- increasing missionary school spirit. There are now sixteen graduates serving on home and foreign mission fields. Of the first day school graduating class, one-haff are on the foreign field. Several of the class of 1950 are planning for such service. At the present time there are thirty-three men and twenty-two women who have felt the definite call to missionary service. For all this we praise God. The instruction given has been of such a nature that the prospective missionaries hold strong Bap- tist convictions and are applying to Mid-Missions and the Association of Baptists for World Evangel- ism to send them out to teach and practice on the foreign field the divine commission as given in the New Testament and as held by all Bible-believing Baptists. The scope of training is continually being ex- panded in order to give the prospective missionary thorough equipment for his particular field of ser- vice. Among the new courses offered for the com- ing year is one of especial interest for both men and women. This course is provided through the American Red Cross and covers first aid, home nursing, and care of the sick. We trust that the glow of missionary zeal which is felt among us may burst into flame in order that the darkness at home ond abroad may be dispell- ed by the glorious light of the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I ( i , President 9 will Jb ess the Lord, who hath given me courts .—Psalm 16:7

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l-R: Harold H. Hess, Wm. Bolthouse, G. H. Dchlberg, George F. Hall. David Olis Fuller, Gerard Knol, Frank H. Gordon, John Cederlund. Not Pictured: Richard F. Barrom, Henry 8erends, George Den Hortog, Howard A. Keithley. BOARD OF DIRECTORS it is the second Monday evening of fhe month. Please join me in an ethical peep” through the keyhole of classroom 312. We spot eleven men on their knees before God in earnest prayer. Their varied requests pour forth from hearts burdened with the realization of per- sonal responsibility to God for the direction of the school. We hear them pray'ng for ailing council member William Bolthouse, for strength for the students, for guidance for the faculty and admin- istration, for a disciplinary problem in the life of a student, and for a revival in our churches. Sin- cere gratitude for the remarkable growth and evident blessing of God upon this school is ex- pressed again and again. After all have led in prayer, and while taking their seats, the men spontaneously burst into Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed. Though none of the men could qualify for membership in Joe Balboch's school choir, yet what their voices lack in quality they make up in quantity, and fhe room seems to fairly ring. Chairman David Olis Fuller calls the meeting to order and secretary Frank Gordon calls the roll, then follows with the official minutes of the last meeting. After the acceptance of that record, treasurer John Cederlund is asked for his report. He passes out neat, detailed carbon copies of all the receipts and expenditures for the preceding month, and in familiar language says, We have much to praise God for, brethren!” Questions are asked; then we hear florist George Hartog move the acceptance of the report with praise to God. Now new business has begun and for twenty minutes ideas and suggestions ore exchanged con- cerning the question under discussion. No one dare accuse the council of consisting of rubber stampers. Each man feels the weight of his own accountability to God for fhe decision that will glorify Him. Despite honest differences there is a remarkable unanimity of attitudes. A long distance telephone call requires fhe temporary absence of Dr. Fuller, and vice-chair- man Harold H. Hess, Williamston’s valuable con- tribution to this executive council, takes over the chair. Some wag requests the secretary to read back a motion never made. Now our attention is called to fhe blackboard where the new five year course is outlined. Questions are raised and answered. Plans for a four year course leading to an A.B. in Bible are also discussed. The applications for admittance next September as recommended by the faculty screening commit- tee are passed around individually for official ap- proval. Each is voted on separately. The watches on our wrists show eleven o’clock is very neor. The highways outside are a sheet of treacherous ice. Some of the men have many miles to travel before reaching home. However, before d'smissing in prayer the men are informed by President Knol that new pafalogues must be print- ed this month to replace'the exhausted supply. If one out of three who receive catalogues apply for admission, the school will be swamped. Pray,” he pleads, that God will do the screening for us.” Good night. Not by might, nor by pow«r, bat by My Spirit, soith the Lord of Aosfj.—-Zechar ah 4:6 8

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G. H. DAHLBERG Northwestern Bible Institute BIBLE GEOGRAPHY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ROBERT G. DICE Moody Blbie Institute TYPOLOGY DAVID OTIS FULLER A.B., Th.B., D. D. HOMILETICS PRACTICE PREACHING How can [understand], except some man should guide me?—-Acts 8:31 10