Carey Hall celebrated its 50^th Anniversary on September28^th this year. In an excellent celebration created by William CareyCentre Director Sam Chaise (with the excellent help from administration EstherKitchener, VP David Carlson and Christopher Orr), the event was a wonderfulcelebration of God’s faithfulness over these many years. The Vancouvercelebration included several thematic room displays, a general open house,greetings from the CBWC from myself, a series of observations from CareyPresident Brian Stelck which were much appreciated. A DVD presentation filmedand photographed by Shelby Gregg and Beatrice Marovich, and created by SamChaise and Shelby Gregg, is an excellent overview of our past and present.Follow up events happened in Kelowna (19 October), Regina (19 October), Souris(25 October), Victoria (26 October) and will happen this weekend in Edmonton (2November).

The Carey Board Chair Fay Puddicombe presented “In AppreciationCitations” to four worthy and appropriate leader-servants amongst us. Each holdssignificance in their contribution to Carey and our community of churches. Thecitations are quoted below.

Warmly,

In Christ,

Jeremy Bell

Don Anderson

In Carey’sformative years, Don was one of the three students granted the Diploma inPastoral Studies by the Carey senate in 1978. He would later participate inearly discussions and negotiations with Regent College as the Carey-Regentpartnership began to emerge. The wisdom gained through those years would serveCarey well as Don would provide substance and vision to his later work as anactive member of the Carey Hall Board Administration, particularly as BoardChair from 1996 – 2001. His attention to detail and process has been a gift toCarey during its unprecedented growth from 1994 to the present. Notable itemsinclude Don’s work on bylaw revisions for the College, attention to academicstandards, and Carey Theological College’s receiving accreditation through theAssociation of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

Through the years,Don’s participation on the Carey Board provided strong and steady leadershipthat allowed the innovation to flourish during a period of rapid growth,setting the stage for significant development as a theological institution. Forthis reason, on our 50^th Anniversary, we honour the Rev. Dr. DonaldAnderson and express to him our deepest gratitude. To God be the Glory!

Roy Bell

The Rev. Dr. RoyBell has had a long and distinguished pastoral and educational ministry in theCanadian Baptist community in Western Canada.

In 1983, underRoy’s leadership, Carey Hall established a set of goals that would propel itinto its next stage of development, including the move towards affiliation withthe University of British Columbia, raising constituency awareness about thepurpose and programs at Carey, and enhancing continuing education and distanceeducation activities. These were all goals that would continue to be addressedand developed over the next 25 years.

Roy’s background ineducation, psychology and theology served him – and Carey – well. It must beacknowledged that Carey would not be what it is today were it not for thepioneering decisions and directions set in its early years, thanks to peoplesuch as Dr. Roy Bell. For this reason, on our 50^th Anniversary, wehonour the Rev. Dr. Roy Bell and express to him our deepest gratitude. ToGod be the Glory!

Phil Collins

Phil’s leadershipwas noted for its incisive judgement and discerning decision-making. Notlimiting his vision to graduate degree requirements, Dr. Collin’s innovationand creativity also produced the first Certificate in Ministry programs,designed to respond to the training needs of people already in ministry which,notably, included leaders in the Mustard Seed ministry.

Dr. Collin’s workon retention rates for new clergy was instrumental in the design of theGraduate Internship Program, a denominational ministry for which Phil wasappointed in the first director.

Phil providedstrong and visionary leadership through Carey’s early years; years oftencharacterized by turbulence and struggle. Dr. Collins was called upon toprovide leadership at a key time in Carey’s history; a time during which CareyHall established its place in both denominational and educational worlds. Forthis reason, on our 50^th Anniversary, we honour the Rev. Dr. PhillipCollins and express to him our deepest gratitude. To God be the Glory!

Brian Stelck

In his role asCarey Principal, eventually becoming President, Brian is known to beentrepreneurial and innovative. He quickly grasps new ideas and is able toevaluate them and process them expeditiously through the Carey system. He issensitive and insightful in matters of process and development; his leadershipstyle is collegial, collaborative and creative. He is bold enough to promotenew directions even if they challenge existing systems, but, at the same time,maintains a deep understanding of relational and political realities. Hisopenness to the vision of others enables Brian to walk alongside faculty andstaff as they test directions and ideas, offering encouragement and support.

The work continues,characterized by Brian’s visionary capacity, his attention to detail, a spiritof flexibility, and his determination to think “outside the box” in response tothe needs of Carey’s constituency. Brian remains unwavering in his commitmentto the inclusion of the whole people of God in all our educational pursuits; acommitment that is both ignited by and responsive to the Spirit’s call towardnew horizons. On this, our 50^th Anniversary, we hour the Rev. Dr.Brian Stelck and express to him our deepest gratitude. To God be the Glory!