106 On the other hand, his conscience seemed to be speaking to him. Finally, he made the decision to stay with the Bible Club. Milow Jamison made the same decision . . Receiving their decision, the Los Angeles Presbytery voted to erase their names from its rolls. They could remain as ordained Presbyterian Ministers, but not in good standing. This was; in essence "de-frocking' them. Looking back on this experience, Dr. Sutherland sees it as a definite leading of the Lord; God's way of preparing him for his future role at Biola. Dr. Sutherland's first official connection with Biola was in 1936, when he became Director of the Extension Department. According to him, accept- ance of this position was absurd, from the human standpoint. The salary was $150,00 per month, and in those days Biola was usually several months behind in the payment of faculty salaries. However, he felt the Lord's leading, not money, as the determining factor in occupying the position. He was with Biola three or four years before receiving anything like a full salary. Eventually, he became Director of Christian Service, a position much more interesting as it brought him into close contact with students, churches, and pastors, an invaluable training for his future roles with Biola. The next rung in the ladder for Dr. Sutherland was his promotion to the position of Dean. Dr. Kenneth Monroe, his predecessor, resigned during the summer recess of 1941. Dr. John Hubbard, a long time member of the faculty, was appointed Acting Dean on an interim basis, until on February 5, 1942, when the Board of Directors appointed Dr. Sutherland to the positior His tenure as Dean was during one of the most crucial eras in the history of Biola. The School had just passed through· the greatest financial crisis in its history. The era of World War II was also a time of crisis. During these years President Talbot, was content to devote all his God given talent
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