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

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Governing Board N.. 5 J . l .J f vl- 4 -'E -.1 '-5 Seated-Mr. Maurice M. Rupp, Mr. J. Francis Chase, Rev. Jared F. Gerig, Rev. Roy Ramseyer. Standing-Rev. Clifford L. Grabill, Rev. William Whiteman, Rev. Robert C. Strubhar, Dr. Clyde W. Taylor, Rev. John Nussbaum, Rev. D. W. Donaghue. Not Pitcured-Mr. James Beltz, Mr. Shirl Hatfield '1 hc governing boziril which has been coiuinis- sionecl by the Missionary Church Association to ad- minister school affairs consists of twelve trustees and the president of the college. The trustees are chosen from the Missionary Church Association, the Christian Missionary Alliance, the Christian Cnion, and the livangeliczil Mennonite groups. Included among the responsilvilitierl of the governing board arc :ippointincnt of officers and full-time faculty meni- lwers, holcling college liroperty in trust, and hzimlling financial affairs. l'l:ins for the clevelopineiit of South Campus have taken much of the hoarcl's time re- cently. Tlirougli the foresight of these inen in plan- ning and guielzince I-'ort XYnyne Bilmle College will continue to expnncl spiritually, scholzistically, anal physically. l 1

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K '17 aa-ll Llfe though bound by books, exams, reports and such to search to depths unknown for pearls of truth untouched ' kindly words the path of light we tread strike out from this strong base to hidden truths disclose, a host of signs pointing to unsearched depths students challenged aright each one must meet and test. days of hardest toil new pleasure will be ours bright' gem of knowledge pure God allows us to acquire.

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S. A. WITM ER A.B., M.A., Pi-Lo., i.l..D. Our Presidents V X .F JARED F. Game A.s., TH.B., m.A. Dr. S. A. Witmer was president! of Fort Wayne Bible College until January 1, 1958, when he became the first executive director of the Accrediting As- sociation of Bible Colleges. Until he left to take up his new position, he was well-known to the students. His cheery smile and friendly hello there have helped to brighten many a test-laden day. As a for' mer student, dean and teacher at the college Dr. Witnier was well aware of its needs when he as- sumed the responsibility of the presidency. A greatly broadened curriculum and building program stand as reminders of the farsighted guidance which he has given through the years. His counsel, example and testimony have helped many a young person take bold strides forward in his spiritual life. Dr. VVitmer will long be remembered not only as presi- dent, but most important as a friend to each stu- dent who has known him. ln january of l958 we greeted our new presi- dent, the Rev, Jared F. Gerig. Mr. Gerig has long been interested in the field of education and has kept closely abreast of tlhe activities of Fort Vyayne Bible College as a previous dean and member of its governing board. His varied experience as a pastor, national youth leader, editor of a periodical, mem- ber of a mission board, and Missionary Church As- sociation president have tried, tested, and proved his leadership abilities. Mr. Gerig holds the key which will open the door of further advance for our col- lege. Having been so closely associated with the school. he has come to us not as a stranger, but as a familiar associate in whom we can put full confi- dence and trust.