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(A Monthly Page of Names in the News)
Dr. John Walvoord, president of Dal las Theological Seminary, will be guest speaker at the 28th annual con ference of the General Association of Regular Baptists. The conclave will be held in Rochester, Minnesota, June 22-26. * * Mrs. Katherine
members of the translation staff, Prof. Leon J. Wood, Baptist Theological Sem inary and Dr. Leonard Greenway, pastor of the Bethel Reformed Church, both of Grand Rapids. Also Mr. Peter deVis- ser, director of publications for Zon dervan. Dr. Gerrit Verkuyl (not pic tured) was the editor-in-chief. Dr. Russel L. Mixter, chairman of the division of science at Wheaton Col lege, is one of 40 American scientists contributing chapters to a current book, “ The Evidence of God in an Expanding Universe.” The volume was recently released by Putnam Publishers.
Dr. Martin J. Wyangaarden, C a l v i n Seminary, presents first edition copies of the Berkeley Version of the Bible to P. J. and B. D. Zondervan, pub lishers. Dr. Wyangaarden represented the staff of 20 translators who com pleted the modem English transla tion. Also pictured are two other Mr. James Truxton, vice-president of Missionary Aviation Fellowship, will lead dedication services June 13 for a new hanger on the organization’s Ful lerton, California property. Also par ticipating will be Mr. Charles Mellis, secretary-treasurer of MAF. * * * * * Dr. M. R. DeHaan, director of the Radio Bible Class, was keynote speak er for the 16th Annual Fellowship of Conservative Baptists, held in Cincin- natti, Ohio, late last month. Other speakers included: Dr. Herbert Hazzard, Rev. Arthur Petznick, and Dr. $. P. An derson. Rev. Clyde Kennedy, president of the A m e r i c a n C o u n c i l of Christian Churches, h e a d e d the convention slate of his organization’s annual spring conclave in Des Moines early last month. Speakers included: Dr. Robert T. Ketcham, Dr. Robert D. Ingle, Dr. W. W. Breckbill, and Dr. Carl Me- Intire. Dr. W. Plunkett Martin, director of the school of sacred music at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, will head a seminar during Moody Bible Institute’s “ Study Vacation” in Chicago. Headed by Mr. Donald Hus- tad and assisted by other members of MBI’s faculty, the course is being offered July 6-11. * * * * * Dr. Richard V. Clearwaters, president of the Central Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has announced the facul ty appointment of Dr. Ernest Pickering.
Stenholm, director of motion p i c - ture production for Bob J one s University, has b e e n a wa r d e d the Silver Me dallion for 1958 Inter - Collegiate Films.
Dr. Harry G. Bristow, founder-director of the Christian Youth Cinema, Penn sylvania, has announced his group’s “ Best Film of the Year 1958 Award” to “ Centerville Awakening,” produced by Gospel Films. Dr. Chester J. Padgett, pastor of the Fountain Avenue Baptist Church of Hollywood, makes elaborate prepara tions for his new daily radio ministry. “ Luncheon for Today,” the title, util izes the actual ringing of the ship’s steward’s gong as a call to the dining room. Matson Shipping Lines cooper ated in the project. T h e picture, “ The Flying An gel,” received the honor from the Screen Producers Guild, Inc. Mrs. Stenholm
Dr. E. Schuyler English, chairman of the committee for the revision of the Scofield Reference Bible (left), con fers with Mr. Wilbur Ruggles, head of the Religious Department of Ox ford University Press. It is not ex pected that the new Scofield Bible will be available before 1963. * * * * * Dr. Ted W. Engstrom, president of youth for Christ International, has announced the 15th annual Conven tion of his group to be held at Winona Lake, Indiana, June 28 - July 12. Dr. Bob Cook, chairman of the YFC board, will be one of the speakers.
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