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Ministry Quest Program Director Appointed

MB Biblical Seminary is delighted to announce the appointment of Rick Bartlett as the Ministry Quest program director effective June 2003. Ministry Quest is a program giving High School Youth the opportunity to explore ministry as a vocational option. Ministry Quest is the High School component of the "Hearing The Call" project directed by John Neufeld. In addition to Directing Ministry Quest, Rick will teach courses and lead seminars in youth ministry, leadership development and discipleship.

Presidential Search Survey Results Announced

The MBBS Presidential Search Committee is pleased to report the completion of the information gathering process begun in mid-November 2002. Of the approximately 700 surveys distributed, 45% were returned; half from Canadian respondents, the other half from U.S. respondents.
During a telephone conference meeting on January 13, the committee reviewed the data tables compiled by its consultant, Rebekah Basinger. An extensive discussion of the results and their impact on the presidential profile produced a preliminary profile. (Detailed survey

Henry Schmidt: A Life of Mission and Ministry

On September 13, 2002, Dr. Henry Schmidt announced his resignation as President of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, effective June 15, 2003. Dr. Schmidt became the sixth president of the MBBS in Fresno, California in 1993, having served on the faculty of MBBS for a total of 34 years. Board of Directors' Chair Cal Bergen says, "It is with profound regret that we accept Dr. Schmidt's resignation. He has been a strong leader over the past decade, and has reshaped the seminary, bringing it closer spatially and philosophically to our constituencies.

President Henry Schmidt Announces Resignation

Henry Schmidt, President of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary has announced his resignation, effective June 15, 2003. Dr. Schmidt is presently completing his tenth year as President of MBBS and his 34th year at the seminary. The Board of Directors acknowledges with gratitude the significant leadership and teaching gifts Henry has brought to MBBS. He has led the seminary through a decade of monumental change and has done it with effectiveness and distinction. The Board is grateful to God for the many years of faithful service Henry has given

FPU, MBBS host pastor's seminar

Pastors from around Fresno and students from Fresno Pacific University and Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary came together to enjoy “In the Presence of the Holy,” a broadcast preaching seminar hosted by Professional Growth Seminars, a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university and seminary hosted the local event, which took place April 3 on the FPU campus. Speakers were Marguerite Shuster, Calvin Miller, Ron Smith and Morris Venden.

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