Audio 120a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Guy S. Saffold – “A Call for Christian Leadership” Dr. Guy Saffold speaks at the Marriott Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, on “A Call for Christian Leadership”. He reads from 1 Peter 1:13 and leads the group in prayer. He introduces the concept of Christian Leadership through personal anecdotes. He discusses the reemergence of paganism and barbarianism in secular culture. He introduces Dr. Don Page and the recording ends. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 [Guy Saffold was the Vice President for University Advancement]
Audio 109a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Don Page – “The Commitment of Christians” Dr. Page, Academic Vice President, discusses the development of Christian believers in China. He explores the difficulty posed by spirituality and the new age movement. He discusses the profound failures of politics when Christian values are lost within the rule of law. He illustrates this point with personal stories. He then takes questions from the audience on a variety of topics, including Christians in the media, sexual orientation, violence in the media, and the importance of upholding the word of God. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 198a consists of the following recording: Title: Don Page - Open Forum This is a continuation of Aud. 197b. Dr. Don Page, Academic Vice President, speaks at the Marriott Hotel in Toronto. He shares an anecdote and then takes questions from the audience. A panel of TWU representatives continues to answer questions on a variety of issues related to Christian leadership until [22:22]. They are led in prayer until the end of the recording. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 130a consists of the following recording: Title: President Snider – “Panel Discussion” Dr. Snider moderates a panel dscussion that includes Dr. Guy Saffold (TWU Administrator), Dr. Bob Burkinshaw (TWU Professor), Dr. Don Page (TWU Administrator), Mr. Melvin Smith (Lawyer and constitutional expert), and Carol Gran (Minister of Government Management Services and Minister Responsible for Women's Programs). Dr. Snider summarizes the position of each panel member. He thanks them for speaking and invites Carol Gran to speak. Gran focuses on the subservient role of women in Christian society. Drs. Burkinshaw and Page respond. The impact of constitutional law on various issues is discussed by Mel Smith as he answers various questions. Dr. Page answers questions and shares his faith journey. Dr. Snider makes some closing remarks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 170a consists of the following recording: Title: Corporate Spots – “Trinity Western University” This recording contains several advertisements for Trinity Western University. Each begins with a distinct piano riff and then a member of the university or Christian community speaks on the benefits of TWU; featured people include Terry Winter, Jim Janz, and Al Willms. These are duplicates of some of the ads on Aud. 171a There is also an advertisement for a music night featuring Wendy Swanson and Crystal Hicks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Labels on original cassette tape read: TWU Corp. Spots, "Sept-Oct" Winter - Janz - Willms; Music BED ADJ spots - Mags Greg C. Sept 5.89
Audio 171a consists of the following recording: Title: Corporate Spots – “Trinity Western University” This recording contains several advertisements for Trinity Western University. Each begins with a distinct piano riff and then a member of the university or Christian community speaks on the benefits of TWU; featured people include Terry Winter, Jim Janz, and Al Willms. These are duplicates of some of the ads on Aud. 170a Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Labels on original cassette tape read: TWU corporate Spots, "Sept-Oct 7" '89 Winter, Janz, Willms
Audio 62a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Steve Hayner, Staley Lecture series – “Sex and Marriage” Dr. Steve Hayner, Vice President for Student Life at Seattle Pacific University since 1984 (and President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 1988 to 2001), speaks on Genesis 2 and marriage as part of the Staley Lecture series. He explores the difference between friendship, intimacy, and sexuality. He speaks to the importance of commitment. He discusses the transition to a sexual relationship after marriage. He discusses the importance abstinence through personal stories. He emphasizes the importance of communication in a relationship, over physical relations. He argues that love is commitment, and that the amount of physical expression should relate to the level of commitment between partners. He encourages the students to think about the message they are intending to send to themselves and their partners. He leads the students in prayer. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 24a consists of the following recording: Title: Chuck Colson – “God Demands Our Obedience” Chuck Colson, a Christian leader, cultural commentator, and author who served as Special Counsel for President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973, speaks at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver during Trinity's Fall Banquet. He opens with a joke about being tape-recorded - referring to Watergate. He also tells several humorous anecdotes. He poses the question, “What can a fellow believe in now?” Colson discusses the breakdown of government and loss of trust in society. He discusses how modern society lives as if God is dead. Colson examines what it means to be a Christian in a religious sense and not merely a situational or cultural sense. The Church must stand on truth, on Scripture. Colson also examines the Trinity Western Statement of Purpose and the importance of the mission to create leaders who think as Christians constantly. He discusses how God has not used his triumphs, but the great defeat of his life - going to prison - to impact others. Colson argues that it is not what we do, but what God chooses to do through us, and our obedience to Him. He then examines what it means to love God. Finally, Colson calls out to the people not to simply sit smugly and be saved, but to go out and live as members of the Church of Christ in the middle of the decaying Kingdom of the world. President Snider thanks Colson for coming and makes a few closing remarks. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011
Audio 175a consists of the following recording: Title: Dr. Neil Snider / Dr. Don Page – “Growth of Trinity Western University / The Changing World” Dr. Snider speaks on the development of Trinity Western University during his time as president. He introduces Dr. Don Page who discusses the changes in the world and the importance of the Christian community being attuned to those changes. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Archivist's notes, 2007: Development Event. Dr. Snider opens, announcing that "there will be a video in a few minutes that will tell you about Trinity Western." He comments on the interest in Pacific Rim countries - like Korea - regarding establishing some kind of affiliation with Trinity. He shares his own vision for Trinity, which includes academic excellence, the "student development approach" (that students learn as much outside the classroom setting as inside, so the whole environment is key), and accomplishing both of these from a biblical perspective. "We are here tonight to thank you for standing with us." Snider states that the motto for the current year, "truth unto godliness," is taken from Titus 1. He introduces the video. The recording is interrupted. Dr Snider introduces Dr. Page, here from Toronto, as the speaker. Page [later Academic Vice President for TWU] speaks regarding the need to prepare for a challenging future.
Audio 158a consists of the following recording: Title: Many Speakers – “Baptismal Service” This recording consists of a Baptismal Service at Black Lake in 1986. This service is led by an unidentified speaker. District Chairman Steve Watkins [?] is called on to read from the book of Titus. A passage from Hebrews 9 is read by the new pastor - Aubrey Dau [?] - of the Portland Avenue Church in Tacoma. Brother Charles McGee [?] is asked to read from Colossians 2. The primary speaker addresses the position of the Evangelical Free Church on baptism. The group is led in prayer. There are numerous baptismal candidates from three different churches. The pastors from the respective churches present the candidates for baptism, and the candidates are baptized in the order in which they are presented. Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011 Note: original cassette tape label reads: 86-51 Baptismal Service (including in the water) (Sunday afternoon) Black Lake - 1986
