97 Talbot was pastor. He had recoITu~ended Talbot as his successor when he left Hamilton to pastor the Church of the Open Door. When he resigned from the Church 0f ""'··tffe~ -Open- Door, he did the same. The Church of the Open Door was experiencing some serious financial problems, and Dr. Philpot suggested to the Board, "What you need is that fireball Louis Talbot to get you out of this financial mess." Acting on his advice, the Church of the Open Door contacted Talbot, extended him an official call, and he assumed his duties on January 1, 1932. Thus began his sixth and last pastorate. This was also the beginning of his relationship with Biola, which continued for the re- mainder of his life. Not only was the Church in need of finances, but also was the School. As pastor, Dr. Talbot spearheaded a successful fund-raising campaign in September, 1933, which resulted in a brighter picture for the Church; but he realized the unresolved financial problems would take more time and ef- fort than he could give if he continued as pastor of the Church and as Pres- ident of Biola. Therefore, he resigned from the School in February, 1935. The Biola Board, quite content with Dr. Talbot's services, accepted his resignation "with regrets" because they were impressed with his effective methods of public relations and his willingness to serve at Biola without pay, which was of considerable importance to the School with its stringent financial needs. After Dr. Talbot's resignation Biola contacted several possible candi- dates to fill the position, one of which was Dr. Paul Rood, who became the third President of Biola on October 1, 1935. Dr. Rood came to Biola with a broad background of experience; a gradu- ate of North Park College in Chicago, a widely known evangelist, a Bible teacher, a youth leader, and a pastor. His first pastorate was the Mission DR. PAUL ROOD
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