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

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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

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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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Concerts Provide Music for All The first semester was busy but suc- cessful with six concerts. DeGarmo Key and Forrell Farrell began it with a sell-out double-header, including a huge ball of the world that the audience threw around. Barb Askeland said: I ' ve never been to a Christian concert with a laser show like that — I really enjoyed having a concert with something new and ex- citing. Found Free followed with their unique presentation of the Gospel and uninhibited outfits and choreography. Michael Card topped off Parents ' Weekend, giving an enjoyable and wor- shipful concert that the young and the older alike appreciated. For Homecom- ing Weekend, Andrus Blackwood Co. returned to Taylor, singing many of their old favorites and some newer contem- porary songs. Another double-header with more than a tinge of spirited rock- no-roll was Servant and Steve Camp, in which many high schoolers came and heard the gospel through their popular style of music. The semester was wrapped up with Taylor ' s own Rebels of Heart warming up, a band consisting of Rick Florian, Paul the pad Harris, Tom Reynolds, Steve Reynolds, and Mark Ratcliff, followed by our Taylor grad- turned professional Pete Carlson. Cathy Beers said: It was really special to see the talent coming out of our own school! Second semester included a wide vari- f j H Mi MuL ■1 a S H H H 11 a Hr| || | ety of concerts, Geoff Moore and the comedian team Isaac Airfreight started with some superior inspiration and en- tertainment combined. Geoff, a 1984 Taylor grad, is now beginning to make it big in Nashville. George Jackson did a mini-concert next, organized by the Black Cultural Society for National Black History month. His powerful voice and message filled the recital hall, as did the people wanting to hear him. The most unforgettable concert of the year came next: Kerry Livgren in A.D. These former members of the secular rock group Kansas shared their testimonies and song in their first concert on their first national tour since becoming Chris- tians. As Shelly Stone said: A.D. was very professional, yet they had their hearts in the right place — that im- pressed me. Terry Talbolt followed, with a more mellow but spiritually challenging con- cert. Thurlow Spurr ' s direction of the Alleluia cantata literally filled the Chapel ' s stage with 250 beautiful voices of the young and old, reaching out to a diverse audience. This concert was brought to us by the Avis Corporation in cooperation with SAC. Youth Confer- ence began with a double concert of the Imperials, one for the Taylor fans and a later one for the thousand high school students visiting the school. Finally, the year was capped off by the Pat Terry Band, a group with many oldies but a lot of new goodies. It was unquestionably a successful concert series, with many tal- ented and inspirational entertainers and singers. Starting their first maior tour, former Kansas lead guitarist Kerry Livgren appeared with his new band A.D. Steve Camp in a more mellow moment at his con- cert. 22 Concerts