Providence names new president
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An expert on preaching has been named the 15th president of Providence University College and Theological Seminary in Otterburne.
Dr. Kenton C. Anderson will step into the institution’s top role on June 1, 2021, the board of governors announced Tuesday.
He succeeds Dr. David Johnson, who announced his retirement in March after serving as president since 2012.
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Anderson will arrive at Providence from Northwest Baptist Seminary in Langley, B.C., where he has spent 25 years as president and professor of homiletics.
He has published four books on preaching and was a full-time pastor for 12 years in the Fellowship Baptist movement in Western Canada.
In 1997, Anderson earned a doctorate in homiletics from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Texas.
He and his wife, Karen, have three children and four grandchildren.
“The multiplication of leaders for God’s Kingdom has been my lifelong mission and I look forward to pursuing that vision across the multiple and varied life applications and ministries that this university and theological school represents,” Anderson said in a statement.
“People need what Providence offers, and by God’s grace, I anticipate new and larger possibilities as we take this treasure to the world.”
“Dr. Anderson’s passion, leadership ability, and entrepreneurial spirit is just what Providence needs as we embark on a post-pandemic era for our school,” Jeff Pries, a member of the presidential search committee, said in a statement.
The committee also thanked Johnson for his 30 years of service at Providence in a variety of roles.
“Dr. Anderson comes with a wealth of experience as an educator, author, pastor, dean and president,” Johnson said.
“I am excited to see where he will lead Providence during the next stage of its mission, teaching people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service for Christ in churches and neighbourhoods around the world.”