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Ethnic German Cavalry Regiment ‘Halbstadt’: A Mennonite Story
No full textIn 1942 some 500 to 675 Mennonite young men from the historic Mennonite settlement of Molochna (renamed “Halbstadt District”) became members of the Ethnic German Cavalry Unit, which by April 1943 was absorbed into the SS (Schutzstaffel). The first section of this paper will introduce and offer background on the arrival of German forces in Ukraine in 1941. A second section traces the key steps in the cavalry’s creation, its establishment in the larger Halbstadt District, and its deployments, based on archival materials and military records. A third section documents the SS curriculum and pedagogy for ethnic German cavalry members in Ukraine, not only in ridership and combat skills, but also a catechesis and spiritual mentorship into the SS worldview. The scope of this paper will be the occupation period from the fall of 1941 to the evacuation of the ethnic German population from the Black Sea region in September 1943 and the regiment’s dismantling by April 1944.154-191For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected]
Assisting CEAM/AMIDE Seminary Students in Identifying Their Vocational Calling for Cross-Cultural Missions in Brasília, Brazil and Beyond
No full textBibliography: leaves 198-202.This research portfolio is about my leadership and vocational development. Because I had difficulty understanding my vocation and God’s will for my ministry career, I was looking for ways to help others with similar challenges. Tyndale's Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program enabled my personal development and offered the means to conduct research to investigate vocational challenges and seek solutions. My research project was designed to help Center for Advanced Studies in Missions (CEAM) students become more confident in their calling. The methodological approach of this study was based on the principles of Participatory Action Research (PAR), which is designed to promote organizational changes that benefit the research participants. The participants contributed to the study’s design, helped formulate the research questions, participated in the collective construction of knowledge, and served as the main actors in the analysis and application of what we discovered. The findings showed that participants became more vocationally confident during the study and developed a more remarkable ability to discern God's voice internally and through feedback received by the group. My participation in this project allowed me to complete a cycle of inner change, moving from a more individualistic vision to a collectivist vision of ministry and leadership. These changes allowed me to understand the value of living and serving as part of the body of Christ.Thesis (D. Min.)—Tyndale University, 2024This is a research portfolio submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, Tyndale University.For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] – Formation and Ministry Context – Philosophy of Christian Leadership – Research Report – Conclusion
Serving and Adapting: Evaluating the Impact of Devotional Meetings on the Well-Being of the Media Team at Christian Centre Church
No full textBibliography: leaves 168-176.My research portfolio focuses on my leadership journey during my DMin program and how it has equipped me to support the media team. It documents my leadership formation journey to date, my philosophy of Christian leadership, an assessment of my ministry context, and how these factors combined have shaped my ability to serve and adapt in leadership. The culmination of this research portfolio was a research project that focused on the impact of support and care for the media team through devotional meetings. The media team ensures high-quality audio and visual communication for our church services. They maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance our systems to provide an excellent experience both onsite and online. The aim of the research project was to offer insights that enhanced the well-being and performance of the media team at Christian Centre Church and the overall volunteer base at the church. I utilized devotional meetings to provide care and support for the team, and my research project delved into the impact of these meetings on the well-being and performance of the media team at Christian Centre Church. The study assessed the effect of devotional meetings on the morale, productivity, and satisfaction of the media team members and proposed tailored adjustments to serve their needs better. The devotional meetings had such a positive impact that the media team decided to continue holding these monthly gatherings. Additionally, other ministry teams were inspired to start similar meetings after learning about the media team's positive experiences.Thesis (D. Min.)—Tyndale University, 2024This is a research portfolio submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, Tyndale University.For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] – Personal & Ministry Context – Philosophy of Christian Leadership – Evaluating the Impact of Devotional Meetings on the Well-Being of the Media Team at Christian Centre Church – Conclusion
Spiritually Focused Leadership Development: Exploring the Relationship Between Relinquishment and Self-Differentiation in Leaders as it Relates to Their Leadership Health and Resilience
No full textBibliography: leaves 231-239.This portfolio highlights the importance of a spiritual component in the development of healthy and resilient Christian leaders. Amidst a leadership crisis, where well respected and widely known leaders have made detrimental decisions, younger Canadians are concerned about the lack of good leaders. Looking at the context of leadership development at Youth Unlimited in the Greater Toronto Area, the author illuminates unique needs in this area, as well as the complexity of leadership in today’s world. The author shares her philosophy of Christian leadership which, based on the greatest commandments, follows the simple guiding principles of loving God, receiving his love, and loving others. This context and philosophy inspired her research project, which used the methodology of action learning to explore the relationship between relinquishment and self-differentiation with ministry leaders at YU GTA, and its impact on leadership health and resilience. Her findings indicated that these concepts were pertinent and interrelated; they resulted in a three-piece braid model of leadership health and resilience: relinquishment, rootedness in God, and self-differentiation. Both the author’s personal experience, as well as the response from participants and those who have heard the project report, confirm that this topic is relevant and important to leadership development today.Thesis (D. Min.)--Tyndale University, 2024This is a research portfolio submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, Tyndale University.For AODA accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] – Context – My Philosophy of Christian Leadership – Research Project Record – Conclusion
Convocation programs - 2024
No full textSaturday, May 25, 2024 [at] 2:00 p.m., Tyndale ChapelIncludes a list of graduates awarded scholarships, prizes, and bachelor degrees.For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] to Worship / Dr. Ken Michell – Academic Procession – Invocation & Indigenous Land Acknowledgement / Dr. Beth Green – Singing of the National Anthem – Welcome / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Graduating Student Address: Amanda Wall / Introduced by Dr. Benjamin Reynolds – Scripture Reading: Daniel 1:17; Proverbs 4:13; John 7:15 / Dr. Adam Lee – Conferring of the Honorary Doctorate: Dr. Santa J. Ono / Presented by Dr. Marjory Kerr; Conferring by Harriet Thornhill – Convocation Address: An Education of the Heart & Mind / Dr. Santa J. Ono – Songs of Worship – Conferring of Degrees / Harriet Thornhill, Dr. Marjory Kerr, Dr. Paul Frank – Prayer of Dedication / Dr. Vivette Henry – Congratulations from the Board of Governors / Ross Clark – Welcome to the Alumni Association / Kevin Kirk – Closing Remarks & Benediction / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Academic Recession – Graduates – Awards – Student Speaker: Amanda Wall – Honorary Doctorate Recipient: Dr. Santa J. Ono – Board of Governors – Senior Administration – Presidents Emeriti – Faculty – History of Tyndale University – Mission Statement
Relationships Between Age, Gender, Familiarity with Mental Illness, Openness, and Empathy Toward Individuals with Mental Illness
No full textBibliography: leaves 53-56.Empathy is a fundamental component in social cognition and prosocial behaviour (Sommerlad et al., 2021). The aim in this study was to investigate the relationships between empathy toward individuals with mental illness and age, gender, familiarity with mental illness, and openness. Specifically, four hypotheses were tested: (1) Empathy toward individuals with mental illness will be related to age, with higher empathy noted in the youth and young adult age groups compared to older adults; (2) empathy toward individuals with mental illness will be related to gender, with females showing higher empathy than males; (3) empathy toward individuals with mental illness will be positively related to familiarity with mental illness; and (4) empathy toward individuals with mental illness will be positively related to openness. To test these hypotheses, a variety of questionnaires were used to measure participants’ empathy levels toward mentally ill individuals, familiarity with mental illness, the personality trait of openness, and demographic variables including age and gender. Using Pearson correlations and one-way ANOVAs, significant positive relationships were found between empathy toward individuals with mental illness and the constructs of gender and familiarity. A significant negative relationship was found between empathy toward individuals with mental illness and openness. Results concerning the relationship between empathy toward individuals with mental illness and age were inconclusive. Findings from this study can be intentionally directed toward creating an informed world which provides equal opportunity for all individuals.Thesis (BA Honours)--Tyndale University, 2024For AODA accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected](no table of contents in thesis
Convocation programs - 2024
No full textSaturday, May 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m., Tyndale ChapelIncludes lists of graduates, and awards.For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] to Worship / Dr. Ken Michell – Academic Procession – Invocation & Indigenous Land Acknowledgement / Dr. Beth Green – Welcome / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Graduating Student Address: Lalita Ramakrishna / Introduced by Dr. Rob Foster – Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:1-14 / Yvonne Messenger – Introduction of Convocation Speaker / Dr. Heather Birch – Convocation Address: How Did You Come In? / Dr. Joseph Smith – Songs of Worship – Conferring of Degrees / Harriet Thornhill, Dr. Marjory Kerr, Dr. Paul Frank – Prayer of Dedication / Genie Kim – Blessing by Community Leader / Shari Russell – Congratulations from the Board of Governors / Ross Clark – Welcome to the Alumni Association / Kevin Kirk – Closing Remarks & Benediction / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Academic Recession – Graduates – Awards – Student Speaker: Lalita Ramakrishna – Convocation Speaker: Joseph Smith -- Board of Governors – Senior Administration – Presidents Emeriti – Faculty – History of Tyndale University – Mission Statement
Convocation programs - 2024
No full textSaturday, May 11, 2024 [at] 2:00 p.m., Tyndale ChapelIncludes a list of Seminary graduates awarded with Masters degrees. The program provides a list of awards presented to the graduates.For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] to Worship / Dr. Ken Michell – Academic Procession – Invocation & Indigenous Land Acknowledgement / Dr. Beth Green – Welcome / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Valedictorian Address / Chahe Bakmazjian; Introduced by Dr. Narry Santos – Scripture Readings: Psalms 34:1-10; 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 / Dr. Susan Ellfeldt – Introduction of the Honorary Doctorate: Bishop Jenny Andison / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Convocation Address: Seek God and Lack Nothing / Bishop Jenny Andison – Songs of Worship – Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas & Certificates / Harriet Thornhill, Dr. Marjory Kerr, Dr. Michael Krause – Prayer of Dedication / Dr. Rebecca Idestrom – Congratulations from the Board of Governors / Ross Clark – Welcome to the Alumni Association / Kevin Kirk – Closing Remarks & Benediction / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Academic Recession – Seminary Graduates (AM) – Seminary Graduates (PM) – Awards – Valedictorian: Jonathan Fuller – Valedictorian: Chahe Bakmazjian – Honorary Doctorate Recipient: Bishop Jenny Andison – Board of Governors – Senior Administration – Presidents Emeriti – Seminary Faculty – History of Tyndale University – Mission Statement
Community Chapel Address Given at Tyndale University, Toronto, Ontario on March 14, 2023
No full textMPEG-4, 787 MBCommunity Chapel presentation given on March 14, 2023.Video has running text.Dr. Daniel Wong is a former Associate Professor at Tyndale Seminary.For AODA accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected]://livestream.com/tyndale/2023-03-14-community-chape
Convocation programs – 2023
No full textSaturday, May 13, 2023 [at] 2:00 p.m., Tyndale ChapelIncludes a list of Seminary graduates awarded with Masters degrees. The program provides a list of awards presented to the graduates.For AODA Accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact [email protected] to Worship / Dr. Melissa Davis – Academic Procession – Invocation / Dr. Beth Green – Indigenous Land Acknowledgement & Welcome / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Valedictorian Address / Anita Lee ; Introduced by Prof. Jesse Sudirgo – Scripture Readings: Proverbs 16:1-9; Philippians 3 / Dr. Helen Noh – Introduction of Convocation Speaker / Dr. Marilyn Draper – Convocation Address: Final Boarding Call / Alana Walker Carpenter – Songs of Worship – Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas / Harriet Thornhill, Dr. Marjory Kerr, Dr. Arnold Neufeldt-Fast – Prayer of Dedication / George Sweetman – Congratulations from the Board of Governors / Ross Clark – Welcome to the Alumni Association / Kevin Kirk – Closing Remarks & Benediction / Dr. Marjory Kerr – Academic Recession – Seminary Graduates (AM) – Seminary Graduates (PM) – Awards – Valedictorian: Anita Lee – Convocation Speaker: Alana Walker Carpenter – Board of Governors – Senior Administration – Presidents Emeriti – Seminary Faculty – History of Tyndale University – Mission Statement