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=mm California Baptist College The Banner, October 3,1980, Page 1 Riverside, California PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH WALLACE RELIVED EDITOR'S NOTES... CBC learned this week of the death of A. A. Wallace. Wallace was a beloved friend of CBC and president Staples. Dr. Staples reviews the life and contributions of Wallace in the following article. by Dr. James R. Staples Mr. A. A. Wallace of Phoenix, Arizona was a very unusual man. My wife and ItallceiTaboUt him and Mrs. Wallace and our 30 years of experiences with them on our way to Phoenix to officiate in the funeral services of Mr. Wallace, age 86. On our way back to Riverside and California Baptist College, we found ourselves continuing to reminisce about his life. For a little over 10 years of those first 30 years, I was his pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church and he was a deacon and guiding light. A quiet man and not given to making speeches but rather working in the background, he was an astute business man. He was a strong and resourceful man. He was truly tough minded but tender hearted. Born in Indian territory in Oklahoma, he lived in Oklahoma and Texas. He and Mrs. Wallace and their son Eugene moved to Phoenix in 1936. He was a rancher, builder, developer and financier. A charter member of North Phoenix Baptist Church, he actually located the property on Central Avenue and built the original building. Those were active years for the Wallaces. Mrs. Wallace taught and was director of the Sunday School extension department. She was a true visitor in every sense. The Wallaces were leaders in establishing the North Phoenix Baptist Kindergarten and Elementary School which finally reached through the eighth grade and grew to almost 500 in enrollment. At the time it was one of the largest, if not the largest, church school in the Southern Baptist Convention. Many times the school would not have made it without their financial support. The money was given quietly. There were also many missions and churches which Mr. Wallace helped build as he gave of his time and expertise. This was true mainly in Arizona but also in Corona Del Mar, California where they had a summer home. When the Christian radio station KHEP was in financial trouble, it again was Mr. Wallace and a few close Christian business friends who stepped in with the money to take over the direction and financial responsibilities of the station. KHEP serves the Christian community to this day approximately 20 years later. Soon after Grand Canyon College started in Prescott, Arizona and the leadership determined that the college should move to Phoenix, again it was Mr. Wallace who helped to locate the property on Camelback Road. He also gave of his time as he led in erecting the original buildings in record time so school could begin. As a trustee and friend of the college, he continued to support GCC with his time and money. The college yearbook was dedicated to him and Mrs. Wallace. Their long range financial plans included GCC along with California Baptist College, North Phoenix Baptist Church and their other Christian interests. All the time Mr. Wallace was involved in these Christian activities in Arizona, he was spending many of the summers in California. His son, Dr. Eugene Wallace, a professor, evangelist, pastor, was a popular teacher at California Baptist College when death overtook him. Later the Wallaces gave the major monies toward what became the Wallace Book of Life Building, built in memory of Dr. Eugene Wallac? Frected in 1973, the Wallace Building is a fine arts building which i iudes an auditorium-chapel. It is a working museum which shows oV relationship of the Bible, the "Book of Life", to the many aspects of life from the great works of an to such mundane things as name brands and cereals. Many memories of personal "experiences during these past 30 years flash through my mind and it is difficult not to pen them in ink. For example, I remember the time when we were starting the first Spanish Southern Baptist mission in Phoenix. Mr. Wallace was right there in his "grubbies" working along side all of us. He usually drove a Cadillac and on this day a stump needed to be pulled up. He took a chain from his car, hooked it to the stump and turned his car into a tractor. Later, when some of us piled into his car to go to lunch, I still remember as a young pastor remarking when I saw all of his tools in the floorboard of the back seat, "If I had a Cadillac, I wouldn't have all that junk in it." In his unpretentious way, he replied, "This is the junk that helped me buy this car." Those were precious experiences. Yes, Mr. Wallace was a very unusual man, the kind of dedicated Christian layman through whom the Lord moves to change this world of ours. May there be thousands more to take his place. Local business leaders support faculty chair PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL MEETING Seated from left to right, John Paul Starks, Bob Donohue, Bob Irvine, Ernest Hautala, Charles White, and Duane Pelfrey. Standing from left to right. Dr. Jay P. Chance, Harry Vickers, Van Pope, Charles Phillips, Bob Pentz, Bob Ravens, Ernest Button, Bob Jabs, and Dr. Steve Carleton. Establishing an aggressive precedent, the Professional Advisors Council of the Business Department voted with unanimity to raise a half-million dollars for the new Chair of Administration. Funds will be raised over a five year period in $100,000 increments to be used for operating expenses with a portion reserved for permanent endowment. Bob Jabs, head of the Business Administration and Economics Department, states that the Robert T. Andersen Chair of Administration was established to present the Christian viewpoint of administration. Robert Anderson was County Administrator for Riverside County for 26 years. He administered 53 departments and directed the building of 13 county administrative centers. Van Pope, of Heetwood Enterprises, chaired the Sep tember 18 Advisors Council meeting. Pope substituted for chairman Jack Hawkins of J.D. Diffenbaugh Inc. John Paul Stark, congressional candidate and member of the committee, led the prayer. Dr. Steve Carleton, Executive Vice President and Academicilean, explained that the Chair of Administration includes several teaching positions with administrative support. A full salaried professorship is the first priority with one or more part-time instructors to augment the chair program. Other members who spoke concerning the project, scheduling and the fund raising methods included Bob Fentz of A-l Stone and Masonry, Bob Raven of Raven's Hallmark Card Shop and Charlie Phillips of the County of Riverside. The target date for the initial funds to be raised is February 1. The goal is $31,250.00. Other council members continued on page 3 Free breakfast offered seminary prospects Prospective seminary students are invited to breakfast with representatives of Southwestern Seminary during the state convention of California Southern Baptists. Dr. Russel Dilday, president of the seminary will speak at the breakfast scheduled for November 12. The breakfast is free but reservations must be made. Contact Bill Hughes by noon Monday, November 10 at (714) 689-2593. The location of the breakfast is the Holiday Inn, 2700 White Lane in Bakersfield. The convention begins on Monday, November 10 with the Pastor's Conference. The General Conference will convene the next day and continue through Thursday. Make plans to attend. Business and religion majors lead enrollment CBC attracted 730 students for the 1980 fall semester with 142 enrolling for religion and 131 in business administration.. The Business Administration Department represents the largest increase with a 38 percent increase over 1979. Students appear to be following a national trend as business continues to be the third largest recruiter of graduates for the job market. True to Southern Baptist heritage, CBC students are continuing an emphasis on ministry. A total of 261 students registered as volunteers for church related vocations.
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Title | The Banner - October 3, 1980 |
Subject | California Baptist University -- Students -- Periodicals. College student newspapers and periodicals -- California. |
Description | The Banner is the student newspaper of California Baptist University. It has been in continuous publication since 1952.' |
Creator | California Baptist University |
Date | October 03 1980 |
Type | Text |
Language | en |
Rights | Copyright California Baptist University. All Rights Reserved. |
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Title | 1980-03-10-001 |
Transcript | =mm California Baptist College The Banner, October 3,1980, Page 1 Riverside, California PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH WALLACE RELIVED EDITOR'S NOTES... CBC learned this week of the death of A. A. Wallace. Wallace was a beloved friend of CBC and president Staples. Dr. Staples reviews the life and contributions of Wallace in the following article. by Dr. James R. Staples Mr. A. A. Wallace of Phoenix, Arizona was a very unusual man. My wife and ItallceiTaboUt him and Mrs. Wallace and our 30 years of experiences with them on our way to Phoenix to officiate in the funeral services of Mr. Wallace, age 86. On our way back to Riverside and California Baptist College, we found ourselves continuing to reminisce about his life. For a little over 10 years of those first 30 years, I was his pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church and he was a deacon and guiding light. A quiet man and not given to making speeches but rather working in the background, he was an astute business man. He was a strong and resourceful man. He was truly tough minded but tender hearted. Born in Indian territory in Oklahoma, he lived in Oklahoma and Texas. He and Mrs. Wallace and their son Eugene moved to Phoenix in 1936. He was a rancher, builder, developer and financier. A charter member of North Phoenix Baptist Church, he actually located the property on Central Avenue and built the original building. Those were active years for the Wallaces. Mrs. Wallace taught and was director of the Sunday School extension department. She was a true visitor in every sense. The Wallaces were leaders in establishing the North Phoenix Baptist Kindergarten and Elementary School which finally reached through the eighth grade and grew to almost 500 in enrollment. At the time it was one of the largest, if not the largest, church school in the Southern Baptist Convention. Many times the school would not have made it without their financial support. The money was given quietly. There were also many missions and churches which Mr. Wallace helped build as he gave of his time and expertise. This was true mainly in Arizona but also in Corona Del Mar, California where they had a summer home. When the Christian radio station KHEP was in financial trouble, it again was Mr. Wallace and a few close Christian business friends who stepped in with the money to take over the direction and financial responsibilities of the station. KHEP serves the Christian community to this day approximately 20 years later. Soon after Grand Canyon College started in Prescott, Arizona and the leadership determined that the college should move to Phoenix, again it was Mr. Wallace who helped to locate the property on Camelback Road. He also gave of his time as he led in erecting the original buildings in record time so school could begin. As a trustee and friend of the college, he continued to support GCC with his time and money. The college yearbook was dedicated to him and Mrs. Wallace. Their long range financial plans included GCC along with California Baptist College, North Phoenix Baptist Church and their other Christian interests. All the time Mr. Wallace was involved in these Christian activities in Arizona, he was spending many of the summers in California. His son, Dr. Eugene Wallace, a professor, evangelist, pastor, was a popular teacher at California Baptist College when death overtook him. Later the Wallaces gave the major monies toward what became the Wallace Book of Life Building, built in memory of Dr. Eugene Wallac? Frected in 1973, the Wallace Building is a fine arts building which i iudes an auditorium-chapel. It is a working museum which shows oV relationship of the Bible, the "Book of Life", to the many aspects of life from the great works of an to such mundane things as name brands and cereals. Many memories of personal "experiences during these past 30 years flash through my mind and it is difficult not to pen them in ink. For example, I remember the time when we were starting the first Spanish Southern Baptist mission in Phoenix. Mr. Wallace was right there in his "grubbies" working along side all of us. He usually drove a Cadillac and on this day a stump needed to be pulled up. He took a chain from his car, hooked it to the stump and turned his car into a tractor. Later, when some of us piled into his car to go to lunch, I still remember as a young pastor remarking when I saw all of his tools in the floorboard of the back seat, "If I had a Cadillac, I wouldn't have all that junk in it." In his unpretentious way, he replied, "This is the junk that helped me buy this car." Those were precious experiences. Yes, Mr. Wallace was a very unusual man, the kind of dedicated Christian layman through whom the Lord moves to change this world of ours. May there be thousands more to take his place. Local business leaders support faculty chair PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS COUNCIL MEETING Seated from left to right, John Paul Starks, Bob Donohue, Bob Irvine, Ernest Hautala, Charles White, and Duane Pelfrey. Standing from left to right. Dr. Jay P. Chance, Harry Vickers, Van Pope, Charles Phillips, Bob Pentz, Bob Ravens, Ernest Button, Bob Jabs, and Dr. Steve Carleton. Establishing an aggressive precedent, the Professional Advisors Council of the Business Department voted with unanimity to raise a half-million dollars for the new Chair of Administration. Funds will be raised over a five year period in $100,000 increments to be used for operating expenses with a portion reserved for permanent endowment. Bob Jabs, head of the Business Administration and Economics Department, states that the Robert T. Andersen Chair of Administration was established to present the Christian viewpoint of administration. Robert Anderson was County Administrator for Riverside County for 26 years. He administered 53 departments and directed the building of 13 county administrative centers. Van Pope, of Heetwood Enterprises, chaired the Sep tember 18 Advisors Council meeting. Pope substituted for chairman Jack Hawkins of J.D. Diffenbaugh Inc. John Paul Stark, congressional candidate and member of the committee, led the prayer. Dr. Steve Carleton, Executive Vice President and Academicilean, explained that the Chair of Administration includes several teaching positions with administrative support. A full salaried professorship is the first priority with one or more part-time instructors to augment the chair program. Other members who spoke concerning the project, scheduling and the fund raising methods included Bob Fentz of A-l Stone and Masonry, Bob Raven of Raven's Hallmark Card Shop and Charlie Phillips of the County of Riverside. The target date for the initial funds to be raised is February 1. The goal is $31,250.00. Other council members continued on page 3 Free breakfast offered seminary prospects Prospective seminary students are invited to breakfast with representatives of Southwestern Seminary during the state convention of California Southern Baptists. Dr. Russel Dilday, president of the seminary will speak at the breakfast scheduled for November 12. The breakfast is free but reservations must be made. Contact Bill Hughes by noon Monday, November 10 at (714) 689-2593. The location of the breakfast is the Holiday Inn, 2700 White Lane in Bakersfield. The convention begins on Monday, November 10 with the Pastor's Conference. The General Conference will convene the next day and continue through Thursday. Make plans to attend. Business and religion majors lead enrollment CBC attracted 730 students for the 1980 fall semester with 142 enrolling for religion and 131 in business administration.. The Business Administration Department represents the largest increase with a 38 percent increase over 1979. Students appear to be following a national trend as business continues to be the third largest recruiter of graduates for the job market. True to Southern Baptist heritage, CBC students are continuing an emphasis on ministry. A total of 261 students registered as volunteers for church related vocations. |