Moody Bible Institute - Arch Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Leadership is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. The President DR. WILLIAM CULBERTSON WHAT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE HAS MEANT TO MY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST: A TESTIMONY In the gracious leading of the Lord, I was brought by Him to the Institute in 1942. The years which have elapsed have been very full and blessed ones. Without for one moment casting aspersion on the wonderful fellowship that was mine in my previous relationships, I can say that the work of administration at the Institute has been most glo- rious because of the presence of the Lord, the joy of being part of a worldwide family of praying friends and donors, the dedication of my colleagues, the sense that the Lord is working here, and the great privilege of training young minds and hearts. My relationship to the Lord at Moody Bible Institute? It has been helped and deepened by many factors. The 14 leadership of the Institute when I came, seasoned and stout- hearted in its fidelity to the Lord, was used of God to inspire me. My fellow-workers, self-effacing and looking not for the praise of men, have been a constant benediction to my soul. Alumni of the school, doing yeoman service for the Lord in known and unknown fields, challenge my heart. The far-flung ministries of the Institute quicken my spiritual pulse and stim- ulate my desire to be in the place in which the Lord will con- tinue to bless. The students are a continuing inspiration year by year. But perhaps deepest of all is the recognition that only the Lord Himself can sustain this work—I must rest in His faithfulness. And He does not disappoint. He proves Himself again and again. And so, by His grace, I walk with Him and learn more and more of His faithfulness and power. cer — ie ; “

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The Men Behind MBI William Culbertson, Trustee and President of the In- stitute Robert L. Constable, Executive Vice-President and General Manager S. Maxwell Coder, Vice-President and Dean of Edu- cation by Willis E. Mayfield, 7 - Vice-President and Administrator of Development James N. Mathias, Kenneth C. Koch, Elner A. Edman, and William Culbertson relax after a trustee meeting. LeRoy E. Johnson, Vice-President, Investments TRUSTEES Dave ieKine ‘Treasurer Mature Christian men of wisdom, experience, and understanding, called together of God to set the standards of Moody Bible Institute and to deter- mine the direction in which it is to move, the trus- tees of the Institute are active in business and in- dustry; they represent five different states and a OFFICERS wide variety of background and experience. Elner A. Edman, Chairman Jacob Stam, Vice-chair man James N. Mathias, Secretary Harry Dykstra, Jr., Assistant Secretary James H. Barnes Freelin A. Carlton W. Maxey Jarman David H. Johnson Edward L. Johnson Kenneth C. Koch Anthony Mohr Robert E. Nicholas E. Richard Tallmadge Deceased

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Dra Codenmear .and Dr. Martin.... DEAN OF EDUCATION As Dean of Education, Dr. S. Maxwell Coder has general oversight of the Educational Branch of the Institute. This not only includes the Day School, Evening School, and Correspondence School, but also all the functions that in- volve the students either inside or outside the classroom. Since Dr. Coder is responsible for any changes in the edu- cational program, his aim is to keep the educational stan- dards up to date. During the past year he did research in association with the members of the Committee on Cur- riculum in various departments of study. He did research with Mr. Cook to determine if the mission courses were as relevant as possible to the current needs of the field. This year Dr. Coder represented the school at the annual meeting of the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges, and at other meetings a number of which called him away from 820 N. LaSalle Street. The Dean of Education—an overseer of policy—travels widely, reads widely, and prays widely as he faces the demands of his position. in conference. DEAN OF FACULTY The Dean of Faculty, Dr. Alfred Martin, is largely respon- sible for the teaching staff at the Institute. The responsibility of Dr. Martin’s position is reflected by his observation: ‘The school is largely what the faculty is.”’ Since he interviews all prospective teachers, he is continually looking for teachers who possess the highest academic and spiritual qualifications. His personal contact is maintained with the present teaching staff by counseling and super- vising. He is always willing to help the teachers in any way that he can. Although administration was his main concern, Dr. Mar- tin taught some Bible courses in both semesters this year. These classes maintained his contact with the students and gave him insight into the success of the present curriculum. He is constantly striving to make the curriculum of the Institute one that will prepare students to serve God most effectively.