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I continue to appreciate your interest in the work of Providence University College and Theological Seminary. We could not do what we are called to do without the support of our broader Providence community of alumni, supporters, and friends.
I am now in my second year as your President and my passion to see people grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service has only grown. I have spent much of this past year getting to know you, the people of Providence. Thank you for your warm welcome and for your encouragement as we work toward this exciting mission.
It has been tremendous to return to campus this fall and to see the enthusiasm generated by our returning students. This is the first time in several years that we are able to operate without COVID restrictions. God has been faithful to sustain us through these past years and we cannot wait to see what He is going to do in us now as we embrace this next stage of His calling in our work.
As you read this report and consider the numbers and names, please appreciate that every dollar and every student represent God’s provision and calling. We are so grateful for your prayers, your participation, and your support.
I look forward to engaging you personally as the year continues and as we serve together.
Gratefully,
Kenton C. Anderson, PhD President
NIVERVILLE PARTNERSHIP
Providence signed a partnership with the Town of Niverville and is now making good use of its newly built Community Resource and Recreation Centre (CRRC). Beginning with the Fall 2021 athletics season, all home games for our Pilots varsity teams – volleyball, basketball and futsal – are hosted at the new, state-of-the-art CRRC facility which opened July 1, 2021.
DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Providence honoured September 30, 2021 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Classes were cancelled, the flag was lowered at half-mast and employees and students received orange ribbons to help commemorate and remember our Canadian Indigenous history; to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities.
LILLY GRANT
On December 14, 2021, Providence officially announced being given nearly $1M in grant money from Lilly Endowment Inc. The funds will be used to establish a Centre for On-Demand Education (CODE) that endeavours to serve pastors and church leaders with proven learning methodologies like competency base theological education, adult degree completion, and prior learning assessments.
PRESIDENT’S INAUGURATION
Kenton C. Anderson, PhD, was inaugurated as the 15th President of Providence on March 12, 2022. Dr. Leland Eliason, Provost Emeritus of Bethel Seminary, gave the inaugural address. The in-person and online ceremony was attended by members of the Board of Governors, representatives from various Christian universities, officials from different levels of governments, faculty and staff, and friends of Providence.
NURSING PROGRAM ON-CAMPUS
On March 31, 2022, Assiniboine Community College announced its plan to open another rural rotating site for its Practical Nursing Diploma in Otterburne. This program, in partnership with Southern HealthSanté Sud, is now housed on our Providence campus. A significant provincial investment in nursing has made this expansion possible.
GRADUATION 2022
For the first time since COVID began, we held an in-person graduation ceremony on the Otterburne campus. It took place on a Saturday afternoon on April 23, 2022. A total of 82 two students, 45 from the seminary and 37 from the university college, graduated. In addition to the undergraduate and graduate degrees, 16 students received certificates or diplomas.
LISSA WRAY BEAL, PhD
resigned from her position as Professor of Old Testament after serving at Providence Seminary for 18 years. She has accepted a teaching position at Wycliffe College in Toronto.
VAL HIEBERT, PhD
resigned from her position as Assistant Professor of Sociology to pursue other career opportunities. She served at Providence since 2005.
DAVID IREMADZE, PhD
was appointed Dean of Buller School of Business. Dr. Iremadze joined the Providence faculty as Associate Professor of Business and Director of the Buller School of Business in June 2021.
NICHOLAS GRECO, PhD
was appointed Provost on July 1, 2021. Dr. Greco has served as Associate Professor of Communications & Media at Providence since 2008 and as Registrar from 2019-2021.
DENNIS HIEBERT, PhD
retired from his position as Associate Professor of Sociology after serving at Providence for more than 43 years.
IBIYEMI AROWOLO, PhD
was hired as Assistant Professor of Psychology, July 2021. Prior to coming to Providence, she served as adjunct professor at the University of Winnipeg.
TIM PERRY, PhD
was hired in July 2021 as the Dean and Professor of Theology in Providence Seminary. He has since transitioned out of his role as Dean but continues to teach full-time.
NIKLAAS SCHALM
was appointed Registrar on July 1, 2021. He served as Associate Registrar of Records and Systems from 2017-2021.
DAVID JOHNSON, PhD
was appointed President Emeritus. He first came to Providence in 1990, and over the years, served in the Seminary on Faculty and as Dean. In 2007, he became Executive Vice President and Provost. After a year as Interim President, the Board appointed Dr. Johnson as President in 2013 until his retirement in June 2021. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor of New Testament.
CAMERON MACKENZIE, MDiv
was appointed Professor Emeritus. He joined the Providence team in 1984 and served as Director of Development for two years. In 1991, he joined the University College Faculty before being appointed as Dean (2011) and Provost (2019). In 2021, he accepted a position as Lead Pastor of a church in Winnipeg, but continues to teach Old Testament at Providence.
STAN HAMM, PhD
was appointed Professor Emeritus. He joined the Providence Faculty in 1983 and taught in the area of Church Ministries, Student Development, and Educational and Christian Studies. He also served as Academic Dean of the Seminary for 13 years until his retirement in 2021. He continues to teach at Providence as a Sessional Faculty Member.
NEW FACULTY (As of Fall 2022)
JEFF ANDERSON, DMin, has been appointed Interim Dean of the Seminary. He also serves as the Program Director of the Doctor of Ministry program.
BRUCE FRIESEN-PANKRATZ, PhD, was appointed as Assistant Professor of Environmental Science. Dr. Friesen-Pankratz received his PhD in Botany at the University of Manitoba.
GAVIN HALL, MDiv, was appointed as Associate Professor of Church Ministries. Rev. Hall serves as Lead Pastor of Charleswood Community Church in Winnipeg.
‘SCIENCE FOR SEMINARIES’ SEED GRANT
Providence Theological Seminary was awarded a Science for Seminaries seed grant in the amount of $15K for the 2021-22 academic year. It is part of an initiative that offers one year of funding to 12 seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). On March 19, 2022, Providence hosted an online symposium co-sponsored by Providence Theological Seminary and the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation (CSCA). The topic of the symposium was Integrating Science and Faith and featured three experts in the fields of science and Christian faith, followed by a panel of Providence professors. Featured speakers included Josh Reeves, Nyasha Gondora, and Keith Fox.
BOOK PUBLICATIONS
Heather Macumber, PhD, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, published Recovering the Monstrous in Revelation. Lexington Books/Fortress Academic. Fall 2021
Tim Perry, PhD, Professor of Theology, published Funerals: For the Care of Souls. Lexham Ministry Guides. Lexham Press 2021.
PROVIDENCE LEGACY FUND
The Providence Legacy Fund consists of two types of investments: endowments where the capital is invested in perpetuity and the earnings are used for particular projects or to support general operations, and trust funds where both the capital and its earnings are used over a specified time for a particular project. The Legacy Fund consists of funds held by Providence and by The Winnipeg Foundation, which combined at April 30, 2022, is $1,744,193.
PROVIDENCE GOLF CLASSIC
The 23rd Annual Providence Golf Classic took place on August 10, 2021 at Quarry Oaks Golf Course near Steinbach. More than 160 golfers registered and approximately $70,000 was raised. The tournament has been an important tradition for the Providence community to come together and support student scholarships.
VIRTUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Providence celebrated its annual Harvest Festival on October 21, 2021 virtually with many of our Providence community tuned into the 30-minute event using Facebook or YouTube. The program included hearing from four longtime staff and faculty members who have served at Providence for a combined 142 years.
DAY4PROV
The Providence community celebrated its 4th annual Day4Prov on Thursday, March 17, 2022, displaying their newest and oldest Providence shirts, hats, jerseys and more as they posted on social media about the difference Providence has made in their lives. A total of 70 gifts were given, raising more than $14,000.
ESTATES
$124,149 (11.52%)
$34,245 (3.18%)
FOUNDATIONS
$418,345 (38.80%)
GOVERNMENT FUNDING (COPSE & MSBI) $1,347,745 (17.1%)
$804,877 (10.2%)
$21,000 (0.3%)
$17,821 (1.65%)
FRIENDS
$226,185 (20.98%)
ENDOWMENT $52,898 (4.91%)
WHERE HAVE YOU GIVEN?
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE (CEW & CRHP) $808,960 (10.2%)
SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION $793,992 (9.2%)
INSTITUTIONAL
$2,625,441 (30.5%)
$110,857 (1.4%)
AUXILIARY
$989,283 (11.5%)
INSTRUCTION $2,221,570 (25.8%)
ACADEMIC
$132,319 (1.5%)
$1,336,787 (15.6%)
2021-2022 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
BOARD CHAIR: Joan Franz, JD
Kenton Anderson Winnipeg, MB | President, Providence University College & Theological Seminary Richard Bergmann Winnipeg, MB | Director, Logistics, Bison Transport
Rebecca Dielschneider Winnipeg, MB | Assistant Professor, Biology, Providence Senate Representative Beverly Dyck Winnipeg, MB | Executive Assistant, Lawton Partners Financial Planning Services
Joan Franz Winkler, MB | Lawyer, Wiens and Franz Law Office
Kenneth E. Friesen Steinbach, MB | President, Reclay StewardEdge Inc.
Ron B. Friesen Rosenort, MB | Agriculture Equipment Sales, Rosenort Motors
Libby Hanna Niverville, MB | Partner, Wiebe Investments Ltd
Howard Jolly Niverville, MB | Executive Director, First Nations Alliance Churches of Canada
Terry Kaufman Steinbach, MB | Leadership Catalyst, Evangelical Free Church of Canada
Mark Kelm Winnipeg, MB | Senior Chaplain, Union Gospel Mission Sheldon Loeppky Langley, BC | Director of Operations, Elim Village/Elim Housing Society
Scott Masterson Steinbach, MB | Vice President Operations, Providence Cabinet Representative Katherine Thiessen Winkler, MB | TESOL Instructor, Regional Connections Immigration Services
James Zelinski Pitt Meadows, BC | CEO, Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Ltd.
