Fort Wayne Bible College - Vine / Light Tower Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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1922, First Missionary Church built: auditorium thereafter used for large school events 1929-30, Building of Bethany Hall 1930, 1931 1932, 1935 1937, 1938, 1938 February, 25th Anniversary with dedication of Bethany Hall Name changed to Fort Wayne Bible Institute Curriculum extended from two to three years Specialized curricula developed: Theological Course, Christian Edu- cation Course, Missionary Course Acquisition of Annex School of Music established as dis- tinct division Incorporated by State of Indiana 194l:42, Building of Founders' Memorial 1945 1946: 1947, 1948, 1948, 1950, 1953, 1953, 1954, Providence Hall erected Contract made to purchase South Campus Degree courses instituted Accredited as collegiate institution by Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges Construction of Residence Hall October 2-Named Fort Wayne Bi- ble College Title acquired to South Campus Course in Missionary Nursing Serv- ice instituted Leightner Hall acquired ?!am 0f4.905 The first class in the new Fort Wayne Bible Training School had sixty-six members. Forty-seven of these students are still living. The twenty- one pictured at the right attended the 50th Anniversary celebration this year. On this occasion we honored these first students of our growing institu- tion. Estelle Abegglin Libbie Amstutz Rilla Amstutz Bertha Canfield Peter L. Eicher Idella Grabill Noah Grabill Clara Lefforge Amos Lehman Rose Lehman E. J. Leightner Lavina Leightner Walter H. Lugibihl Lydia Nofzinger Ezra Rupp E. A. Schwab Johanna Schwab Agnes Sprunger Matilda Sprunger J. E. Steiner Simon H. Stucky s,. S. -ry- ,,,, E Qqv ,, '4' . 'Nr sf P, +L, x v -. f is ' , QW W . Il A , I - Q. , I .7 A, . , ., W1 A gn - lDlmxx 'N m,, .-,3N,, Andy' ly . A Q1 . N L X ,f 1 - I X -N ' N9 p '.'. , ' - a s.-+P 4' ' ,,-5 . 5 . , 14' . Nl' f M' A, 1. ,Q t ..-NJ 1 f , 11' I as , X. Z-gf an -Af ., 34-3 f -,, F,-4' :Q Vt- ,Ji , 1 - s .NS 11' 4? fi Bc' QW? 'L fl X' . .

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A ., . 1. f-11-Q, ,.-1,-A-H ,J . E. Ramseyer, 1869-1944 -, ,,. -' I ' ' ,, ' ' -I H ,V ..l.,:,V.,3t.,,..4 I SHS, , me E 'yo . I , .., u p C . ' 'ff I. 'f B P Lugiblhl 1849-1916 ommemoewfe lkeae men uulk Me fmlubn These six men, with insight into the need for interdenominational Bi- ble training, established the school known as Bethany Home in Bluffton, Ohio, for one term, and then moved it to Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first unit, the administration building, was erected late in 1904 amid sturdy oaks of virginal forest. Growth was an- ticipated and expected, until today Fort Wayne Bible College has six major buildings, and plans for addi- tional buildings in the near future. This is truly a jubilee celebration for Fort Wayne Bible College as we acknowledge Cod's blessing on the D. Y. Schultz 18615-191-8 ' 1904 ar ' 1 - 1 Q' Henry Roth, 1866-1946 1 . .X -Q., lv M 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1916, William Egle, 1859-1930 Q v - 1916, .1 1 David Roth, 1859-1930 1 . . .wx 7 J 1 . Ji' 1 1904, 1904, 1905, 1905, 1 1905, 1905, 1905, vision of our founders. Jdbloubal .Mya gym January 1 to April 1-School es- tablished in Bluffton, Ohio, by Mis- sionary Church Association July 12-Fort Wayne site selected and campus purchased with S1800 in borrowed money September 5-Ground-breaking january 3-First term in Fort Wayne with classes meetin in the City Rescue Mission, pending completion of first building February 7-Students move into first building, later named Schultz Hall February 16-Dedication May 12-Closing exercises of first term September-Organization of Mission Band. First officers: Rev. W. H. Lugibihl, President, Mrs. W. H. Lu- gibihl, Secretary May 20-Graduation of first class, 16 in number Mission work begun at 1414 S. Cal- houn First grading of courses Two-year Bible course inaugurated April 13-Alumni organization in- itiated by motion of Board member, Rev. S. S. Gerig Bible-music course added

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F 1 2 , Ill +- v I 9 Ill Ns. N. K ,x-4 5 A L vvi 4 J- vi-' --J 50 We oeklfzczfea' owl . walk a aeuba Myeeczkzl olamfaanoea Each of the six special-emphasis weeks observed this year represented a dif- ferent aspect of the college's objectives and growth. Evangelism Week, September 21-25, demonstrated participation in the evangelistic ministry with Dr. Alan Redpath, Rev. Harry Saulnier, Dr. R. R. Brown, and Rev. George Sheffer as speakers. During the week of November 9-12 Christian Education was discussed by outstanding educators, among whom were Dr. Milo Rediger, Dr. Harold Mason, and Dr. Byron L. Osborne. Christian Ministry Week, january ll-14, was highlighted with a unique series of panel discussions dealing with particular church problems. These meetings were well attended by ministers and church leaders from nearby states, as well as by local pastors and students. Dr. Paul Rees, Rev. joseph Kimball, and Dr. W. C. Mavis, well-known church leaders, addressed the meetings. Anniversary Week, Februarv 22-25, demonstrated the college,s remarkable growth since its beginning a half-century ago. Historical and educational dis- plays were presented to the public, and evening meetings were held. Visitors were entertained at Open l-louse. World-wide missionary vision was emphasized during Missions Week, March 22-25. Challenging missionary films and outstanding representatives of missionary work, Dr. Daniel H. Johnson and Dr. Eugene Nida, emphasized the Christian's privilege and responsibility to take the Cospel to all men every- where. Completing the year's special-emphasis weeks was Music and Radio Week, April 28-May 1. Discussions aimed toward more effective Christian ministry through music and through broadcasting were led by such men as Dr. Olaf Christiansen, Dr. Don Hustad, Mr. Wendell Loveless, and Mr. Edward Cord- ing. An impressive choir festival climaxed the programs. TH ANNIVERSARY