Dr. Wended Colder ". . .1 have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit. . ." —John 15:16
church ministry, thus began the Local Church Evange lism that celebrated 25 years of ministry this year. His is a ministry of old-fashioned Bible preaching declaring that all are sinners and only Christ can save. Lor the past 20 years, Wendell Calder has started out the year at the Word of Life Bible Institute. The students usually come in not knowing what to expect and end up going on a “jolly” ride. No matter what he was teaching he always lived it out with his life. He practiced what he preached. While going through the book of Philippians, he shared how even though he was getting ready to have surgery he found joy in the circumstances and even ended up using his bed as a trampoline. Through his wisdom, trials, and blessings, he has been able to encourage many students and staff. In his years of ministry to follow, he will continue to impact many lives. -Joanna Morton
At the beginning of every quarter, as the students get back from break, classes start with a reminder that with God’s grace we can do anything. Dr. Wendell Calder was born on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada and at a young age he was born again at North Road Baptist Church in Campobello. Knowing that he could do anything with God’s grace, the Sunday after he graduated from New Brunswick Bible Institute he began his pastoral ministry. He served as a pastor for 16 years and during that time he also founded the Woodland Baptist Church in Woodland, Maine. Even with his busy schedule he held a 30 minute radio ministry every week. In 1970, he founded the Living Waters Bible Conference for adults and youth which still continues to grow and be blessed of the Lord today. Dr. Calder felt that the Lord had called him to local
“Wendell Calder is a perfect ex ample of ‘practice what you preach.’ He is a man of God in soul, heart and action. He also lives one day at a time, but also as if there is no tomorrow. He truly is a man modeled by God for His work. I can clearly say he is an excellent role model!” | — Paul Patterson “He gives great challenges with I much information to think about. |i You have to decide what to do j with it.” — Katie Westcomb “He has a way of telling his unfor- tunate experiences in a wonderful | way. He’s anawesome man.” — Stephanie Clark “I love that guy! We scheduled V our trips to Word of Life around ! the times he was going to be here ; to speak!” ; — Bob DeVoe ; “He lives out what he teaches in I Philippians by showing joy in tri als (ie., jumping on his bed before [ operation time)!” <1 — Naomi Cross | “ He relates to us because he’s still |! a kid himself!” 1 — Courtney Bingman . ■■
“Over the years, (Uncle) Dr. Wen dell Calder has been a huge en couragement to me and has play ed a big part in my life! He, and his wife, definitely walk the walk and talk the talk, and you couldn’t find a sweeter couple if you tried! They are consistent all the time, and their walk with God has been a tremendous example to me! Not only is he the best preacher I have ever heard, but they are also two of my ‘Best’ friends! I thank the Lord for them and their whole family and the impact they have made in my life! Thank you!" — BJ Speer “Uncle Wendell has had a great impact on my life. I have sat through innumerable sermons ev er since I can remember. Uncle Wendell has not only impacted me directly, but indirectly as well. It was at his summer camp in Danforth, Maine, where, at the age of seven, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. Then five years later I dedicated my life to His work during a campfire ser vice at the same camp. I can’t quite express the gratitude I have for his godly example and godly impact in my life. Thank you (Uncle) Wendell Calder.” — Chris Snell
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