Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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10:05 A.M. Best Ever. That ' s how Campus Pas- tor Bob Griffin described chapel pro- grams and overall attendance. There was a positive spirit in chapel that at- tracted students, said Griffin. In response to campus wide chapel evaluation forms the student ministries office and spiritual life committee worked to provide students with more interesting and exciting presentations. When you spend four to five hours a day in classes, chapel needs to be differ- ent, said Brad Bahl, student assistant to the director of student ministries. Jim and Sally Conway address students during Marriage and Family Week. Griffin commented that Taylor students also indicated a desire to hear exposi- tory speakers and more biblical preach- ing. Among the highlights included the forceful Tony Campolo, from the in- ner-city Dr. Keith Phillips, contemporary artists. Bill and Gloria Gaither, Easter Seals poster child Stephanie Sweeney, evangelist Carl Henry, head coach for -■ ' ' ' S mr i 1 1 ' - ' H T : : - 2 ■■ the Cleveland Browns, Sam Rutigliano and Hallie Crombaugh. In connection with the Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program, Mrs. Jill Bris- coe and Mr. Gordon MacDonald were the speakers for the fall spring 84-85 Spiritual Renewal Week. Briscoe spoke on the subject of un- conditional, agape love and MacDon- ald spoke on ordering your private world. They were both well received by the students, said Griffin. They hit us where we were at, said Bahl. Jim and Sally Conway addressed stu- dents March 4-8 for Marriage, Family and Singleness Week. New to this year ' s sequence were the addition of Taylor family chapels which dealt with sensitive campus issues. Among the talented students who Youth Conference co-chairpersons, Dave Burns and Sue Vinton, join Terry Linhart on the David Letterman Show, Taylor style. performed the much appreciated spe- cial music throughout the year included Tracey Bane, George Jackson, Linda Guenther, Robin Sonneveldt and Marc Dubois. It is great to see kids flocking to chapel. Whether in good or bad times, there is tremendous power in a Christian community, said Griffin. It is symbolic of who we are as a family Griffin added. Chapel allowed us to pull together and worship Christ, said Bahl. Tony Campolo emphatically drives home his point during a challenging chapel. 20 Chapels

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Ron and Chikako Sloan were appreciatively re- A student outside of Olson Hall hugs her parents ceived by the audience of students and parents. goodbye before they return home. After the Sunday morning worship service, Mrs. Jost hugs her son Dave goodbye. Jon and Kathlyn Bieri visit with their parents at the ice cream social. Dr. Carl Henry presented Friday morning ' s chal- lenging message. Parents ' Weekend 19

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T.S.O. student body president, Amy Bixel, shares some of her weaknesses before the students. Spiritual Renewal Week speaker, Gordon Mac- Donald, urges students to prioritize their lives be- fore it is too late. Sig Zieike, 1 984-85 Professor of the Year, speaks to students during a chapel service. If we could just get a glimpse of Jesus we would all be better Christians, emphasizes Jill Briscoe dur- ing an evening session of Fall Spiritual Renewal Week. Chapels 21