[amc] [Fwd: Fw: Bethel College enters presidential transition]
- From: Garland Robertson <pastor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Austin Mennonite Church <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0500
Members and Friends of Austin Mennonite Church
I am sending the information below for your awareness.
May it go well with you. Sincerely,
Garland Robertson
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*From:* Schrag, Dale <mailto:drs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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*Sent:* Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:45 AM
*Subject:* FW: Bethel College enters presidential transition
Colleagues:
Here is an updated version of the email I sent yesterday. If you haven’t
sent the previous email out to churches, I’d encourage you to forward
this version.
Yesterday we were informed of a sudden presidential transition here at
Bethel College. I am forwarding a statement from Melvin Goering, chair
of the Bethel College Board of Directors, in its entirety. Please be
assured that this decision was solely about leadership. After conducting
a comprehensive evaluation, the board decided that a leadership
transition was necessary to meet some the challenges facing the
college. Barry’s character and morals are above reproach and have never
been in question.
I would ask four things of you:
1. Please forward this message to the congregations of your area conference.
2. Please encourage congregants to offer prayers in support of Barry and
Brenda Bartel and family.
3. Please encourage congregants to pray for John Sheriff as he again
assumes the role of interim president.
4. Please encourage congregants to continue to support Bethel College
with their prayers.
Thank you for your assistance in this effort to keep congregations
informed of these developments, and thank you for your continued prayers
for Barry, Brenda, John, and Bethel College.
In Christ,
Dale Schrag
Director of Church Relations
*From:* Goering, Mel
*Sent:* Monday, August 17, 2009 3:27 PM
*To:* faculty-announce; staff-announce
*Subject:* Bethel College enters presidential transition
*Bethel College enters presidential transition
*
NORTH NEWTON, KAN. – The Bethel College Board of Directors “is saddened
to report that Bethel College is in the midst of a presidential
transition,” said Board chair Mel Goering, Santa Fe, N.M.
“The Board acknowledges and expresses appreciation for the tireless
dedication of Barry Bartel and his family during the last three years,”
Goering continued. “His loyalty to the college, his devotion to the
church and community, his affirmation of diversity and his tireless
activity for the college were extraordinary. We wish Barry and his
family the very best with whatever they choose as they chart a new course.”
Goering also announced that John Sheriff, Ernest L. Leisy Professor of
English and current executive vice president for institutional
development, will become interim president, effective immediately.
Sheriff filled this role for a year, 2005-06, between the presidential
tenures of E. Laverne Epp and Bartel.
“John’s understanding of the issues facing the college, his past
experience as [academic] dean and interim president, and the trust
others have in him will allow Bethel College to move quickly, working
with the Administrative Cabinet, faculty and staff, to provide positive
forward momentum in addressing the college’s needs in these
challenging times,” Goering said.
The Bethel Board has begun the presidential search process and “will
proceed as rapidly as possible to secure a person with the requisite
experience and talent to foster the mission of the college,” he continued.
“The Board covets continued loyalty, support and prayers from our alumni
and friends during this transition time, as we have received them during
other difficult times in the past,” Goering concluded.
*Goering will meet with all faculty, staff and administrators Tuesday,
Aug. 18, at 8 a.m. in the Administration Building chapel.
*
Please direct any and all questions and queries concerning the
presidential transition to Lori Livengood, vice president for marketing
and admissions, at 316-284-5227, or _llivengood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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