News & Events
Inauguration Celebration for Rev. Mark L. Gorveatte
September 24, 2010 7:00 PM
Saunders Irving Chapel
All alumni and friends of Bethany Bible College are warmly invited to attend the Presidential Inauguration to be held on Friday, September 24, at 7:00 pm for newly elected president, Rev. Mark L. Gorveatte. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, chair of the Board of General Superintendents for The Wesleyan Church, will deliver the Inaugural address and special music will feature the College chorale. The processional will include the Board of Trustees, faculty, dignitaries, and delegates from other institutions of higher learning. A reception will follow the Inaugural ceremony in the lower level of the Saunders Irving Chapel.
Bethany Bible College Welcomes President Gorveatte
Rev. Mark Gorveatte is warmly welcomed as the eleventh president of Bethany Bible College. He assumed his duties on June 1, following election by the Board of Trustees in March, 2010. Read More...
Live Video of Graduation Weekend
As a service to our alumni and friends who are unable to attend Graduation weekend, the College is providing live video coverage over the internet of the following services.
Friday, April 30, 2010
65th Anniversary Celebration - 3:00 pm Atlantic (2:00 pm Eastern)
Baccalaureate Service - 6:00 pm Atlantic (5:00 pm Eastern)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Graduation Ceremonies - 10:00 am Atlantic (9:00 am Eastern)
To view the services follow this link:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bethany-chapel
As we are using a free service over the internet, we recognize that there may be glitches and quality issues, but we trust that overall this will be a blessing to you.
Bethany Bible College President Announced
The Board of Trustees of Bethany Bible College announces the election of Rev. Mark Gorveatte as the new President of Bethany Bible College, effective June 1, 2010. With a remarkable sense of unity and of God’s help and guidance, the 20-month presidential search is concluded among resounding affirmations from faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends of the college. Read more...
Christmas at the college
Sunday, December 6
3:00pm & 7:00pm
Saunders Irving Chapel
Free Admission - Everyone is encouraged to bring toiletry products for men and women, baby supplies, and/or non-perishable food items for the Sussex Sharing Club.
Featuring
- Bethany Bible College Chorale
- Sussex Middle School Vocal Group
- Sussex Community Mass Choir
- Carols by Candlelight
- Refreshments Provided
Bethany to Sponsor Study Tour of Israel
November 2, 2009 - The Bible and Theology department is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a study tour of Israel. The trip, which will take place May 4-13, 2010, is for Bethany students and staff. Dr. Kenneth Gavel, Division Chair of the Bible and Theology Department, will be accompanying students on the tour. The College hopes this will be the first of many such study trips to the Holy Land and would like to widen the tours to include the public in the future.
Bethany Challenged to Match Gift
June 24, 2009 - Bethany has been recently offered a matching gift challenge to help offset the debt on the Saunders Irving Chapel. Every dollar raised between now and June 30, 2012 for the chapel will be matched - up to $320,000! (This does not include payments on current pledges). We welcome your help as we endeavor to match this support which will help tremendously in decreasing our debt, or please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement.
Unprecedented Support from The Wesleyan Church
June 24, 2009 - With great joy and thanksgiving we report two significant actions taken by the General Board of The Wesleyan Church:
Beginning this fall, Bethany’s apportionment from the Educational Institutional Fund of The Wesleyan Church will be equal to that of all other Wesleyan colleges and universities. This results in an increase of approximately $250,000 per year in support from across The Wesleyan Church.
Bethany will also receive a special grant of $175,000 per year for the next two years, a total of $350,000 to help reduce the college’s capital debt. This is in addition to a $100,000 grant received this past year by action of the Wesleyan Educational Council.
President Medders to Join the ABHE Team
April 20, 2009 - Dr. David Medders has recently announced his plans to join the leadership team of the Association of Biblical Higher Education as Vice President for Resource Development and Student Programs. This new position includes the opportunity to develop and implement a student leadership mentoring program, similar to what he has developed at Bethany, in Bible Colleges across North America.
David & Anne will be moving to Orlando this summer following the completion of his service with Bethany.
64th Commencement Celebration
April 17, 2009 - The 64th Commencement Celebration of Bethany Bible College will be held at the Saunders Irving Chapel on Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 AM. The public is warmly invited to join with the college community for the first commencement service in the new chapel.
The Saturday commencement address will be delivered by President David S. Medders. Baccalaureate service will be held on Friday evening, April 24 at 6:00 PM. Guest speaker is Dr. Thomas E. Phillippe, Sr.
Dr. David Medders is completing nineteen years of dedicated service to the College. A public reception will held in his honour at 2:30 PM on Saturday. All are warmly invited to attend.
SRO crowd for Watoto Children's Choir
April 10, 2009 - Saunders Irving Chapel was the venue for the Watoto Children's Choir Concert in Sussex on Good Friday evening. The community was inspired by these children as they sang and danced their way into the hearts of the standing room only crowd.
The Watoto Children’s Choir’s have toured internationally since 1994. The choir is made up of children who are part of Watoto’s program. The choir performs to present Watoto’s vision and to give audiences the opportunity to respond to Africa’s HIV/AIDS and war crisis.
‘Concerts of Hope’ are a lively demonstration of the life changing love of God experienced by the children of Watoto. Through their music they share their unique stories and express their new found hope. The children’s energy and sincerity continue to inspire audiences all around the world.
Watoto Children's Choir
Interim President Announced at Bethany Bible College
March 17, 2009 - 
The Board of Trustees of Bethany Bible College is pleased to announce that Dr. Arthur Maxwell has been named as Interim President. Dr. Maxwell will commence this appoint-ment on July 1, 2009 and will serve for up to one year.
At its regular Spring meeting the board elected Dr. Maxwell by unanimous vote. He is well-known to the Bethany community, having previously distinguished himself in service to Bethany Bible College as Academic Dean and Chief Academic Officer from 1991-2008. Since retiring as Academic Dean in 2008, Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell have given valuable service to Global Partners by assisting Emanuel Wesleyan Bible College in Swaziland. In accepting the offer of interim leadership from the board of Bethany Bible College, Dr. Maxwell expressed his desire to contribute to a smooth transition and at the same time take steps to move the college forward.
The board also commissioned the Presidential Search Committee to continue its work to nominate a new President to the board at the earliest opportunity.
Dr. David Medders will bring his historic 19-year presidency to completion in June, 2009.
PCS PotashCorp Gives $1M
for Fundy Civic Centre Project
Jan. 27. 2009 - PCS PotashCorp presented a naming gift of $1,000,000 to the Fundy Civic Centre project to support building an indoor pool and fitness centre adjacent to Bethany’s campus. Facility plans include a six-lane, 25 meter competition swimming pool, swirl pool for toddlers and seniors, fitness centre, and walking track.
By action of the Board of Directors, FCC Chairman David Medders, officially named the planned facility "The PotashCorp Civic Centre" in recognition of this magnanimous project support and visionary leadership demonstrated by this bold initiative to invest in the health and vitality of the people of the Kings County area.
John Robinson, FCC Fundraising Campaign Chairman, was joined by John deWinter, Lead Gifts Committee Chair, to accept this contribution in behalf of the community and those who have worked to help this dream become a reality. Mr. Robinson shared, “As a result of this contribution, we are just shy of our $3,000,000 objective and exceeding that objective is now not only possible but probable.” With this contribution, project funding is approaching the $6 M goal needed to complete the project. This figure includes an initial $3 M from the federal and provincial governments.
Gratitude is expressed to leaders of PCS PotashCorp and many community leaders who have worked together to reach this high moment in the life of our community. We also rejoice in the wellness benefit such a facility will bring to the Bethany campus.
