by Sara Klaassen | Sep 2, 2016
Inaugural Convocation
Dr. Cone gave his inaugural address.
One week ago, Dr. Christopher Cone was officially inaugurated as the President of Calvary University. We were honored to have several delegates, special guests and, of course, the students, faculty, and staff on hand to witness the investiture of our new president. Dr. James Clark, President Emeritus, gave the charge to Dr. Cone on this grand occasion, and the Board of Trustees along with President Emeritus Dr. Elwood Chipchase prayerfully dedicated the new president to the Lord. During his time at the podium, Dr. Cone addressed the challenges that Calvary faces in the culture today and gave his plan of action for overcoming those challenges with godly excellence.
The three most recent presidents of Calvary: (l to r) Dr. Clark, Dr. Cone, and Dr. Chipchase
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
September 10 Faculty Recital
September 29 President’s Dinner
Upcoming Soccer Games
September 3, 2:00 p.m. vs. Barclay at Haviland, KS
September 10, 2:00 p.m. vs. CCCB at Moberly, MO
September 13, 4:00 p.m. vs. Baptist Bible at Home
Upcoming Volleyball Games
September 13, 6:00 p.m. vs. Baptist Bible at Springfield, MO
by Sara Klaassen | Aug 26, 2016
Convocation Chapel
Wednesday was the first Chapel of the semester, and we started the year, just as we did last fall, with the Convocation Chapel. The faculty wore regalia and walked in a processional before lining the center aisle and clapping for the new students who entered through a “Tunnel of Teachers!” Joel Lyons, the Student Senate President, gave a charge and welcomed the new students to Calvary. Dr. Cone encouraged them with a reminder that God loves each of them and will be with them along each step of the journey that lies ahead. The Convocation was a fitting way to begin a new school year with the proper focus.
Our new students sat in the front rows for the Convocation.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
August 26 Dr. Cone’s Inauguration
September 10 Faculty Recital
September 23 Unwind
September 29 President’s Dinner
Upcoming Volleyball Games
August 26, 6:00 p.m. vs. Central Christian at Moberly, MO
August 30, 6:00 p.m. vs. Baptist Bible at Home
September 2, 4:30 p.m. vs. St. Louis Christian at St. Louis, MO
September 2, 6:00 p.m. vs. Dayspring Bible at St. Louis, MO
Upcoming Soccer Games
August 30, 5:00 p.m. vs. Manhattan Christian at Manhattan, KS
September 3, 2:00 p.m. vs. Barclay at Haviland, KS
by Webmanager | Jul 2, 2016
This year the President’s Cabinet has chosen to honor Dr. Leandro Tarrataca for his extensive ministry.
Leandro was born in a small town in Brazil in 1972 as the first grandson of Portuguese immigrants. When Leandro was fourteen years old, his parents divorced. His anguish and emotional pain grew to the point that he became very suicidal. It was during this crisis that Leandro found faith, hope, and strength to move forward as he believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. By God’s grace he led his father, mother, and brother to Christ as well.
By the age of fifteen, Leandro was a youth evangelist preaching and sharing his testimony. At age seventeen, he was ordained to the pastoral ministry by the Heirs of Christ Brazilian Church. After graduating from a Brazilian Bible Institute, he went to law school for one year, but his passion for theology led him to pursue the best biblical education he could find. God directed Leandro and his wife, Julie, to the United States and Calvary Theological Seminary where he graduated in 2007.
Leandro says,
Attending Calvary was the best experience in my life. I received not only excellent academic training, but also real discipleship and mentoring. If I had to go back and pick a seminary again, I would still go to Calvary Theological Seminary to be trained under their doctrine and philosophy of ministry.
Dr. Tarrataca is currently serving in Brazil as the president of the National Association of Brazilian Bible Churches. He is also the president of the Brazilian Association of Culture, Education, Service, and Religion which includes a Bible college, theological seminary, camp, and ministry to underprivileged children. Besides these responsibilities, Leandro has started a new church planting project.
Leandro hosts the “Back to the Bible” radio broadcast for the Portuguese-speaking world which includes Brazil, Portugal, Angola, and Japan among others. In addition, he is working with Dr. Woodrow Kroll on translating materials in order to help under-trained Portuguese pastors.
Leandro is currently working on a new book that should be released in December called “365 Biblical Prayers and What We Learn from Them.” He already has more than a dozen published books focusing mainly on theology and Christian living. Dr. Tarrataca has also spoken at conferences in several countries including Thailand, Costa Rica, India, and Canada.
We are delighted to honor Dr. Leandro Tarrataca as our 2016 Alumnus of the Year, and we want to thank him for his excellent example of faithfulness in ministry.
