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'''Henry Hildebrand''' (November 16, 1911 – February 7, 2006) is most known for being the founding principal (later called president) of [[Briercrest Bible Institute]] for 42 years; the school is now known as [[Briercrest Family of Schools]] or [[Briercrest College and Seminary]].
{{For|the 21st century religious leader |Henry Hildebrandt}}

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'''Henry Hildebrand''' (November 16, 1911 – February 7, 2006) is most known for being the founding principal (later called president) of Briercrest Bible Institute for 42 years; the school is now known as [[Briercrest Family of Schools]] or [[Briercrest College and Seminary]].


==History==
==History==
Born in 1911, Henry Hildebrand immigrated to Canada with his parents Peter and Anna, and the rest of their family in 1925 to escape the growing Communist tyranny in southern Russia (Ukraine). They settled near [[Winkler, Manitoba]]. At age 14, Hildebrand was converted at a [[Canadian Sunday School Mission]] summer camp.
Born in 1911, Henry Hildebrand immigrated to Canada with his parents Peter and Anna, and the rest of their family in 1925 from southern Russia (Ukraine)<ref name=OBIT>[https://leaderpost.remembering.ca/obituary/henry-hildebrand-1066032933 Regina Leader Post website, Henry Hildebrand Obituary, dated February 10, 2006]</ref> for political reasons. They settled near [[Winkler, Manitoba]]. At age 14, Hildebrand was converted at a [[Canadian Sunday School Mission]] summer camp.


In 1929 Hildebrand enrolled in [[Winnipeg Bible Institute]] (now known as [[Providence College]]), where he earned an undergraduate degree and completed a year of post-graduate studies. It was at this time he met [[Inger Soyland]]. A Norwegian by descent, Inger had come to Canada with a cousin to visit her aunt, but her return to Norway was cancelled when the Depression struck.
In 1929 Hildebrand enrolled in Winnipeg Bible Institute (now known as [[Providence University College and Theological Seminary]]), where he earned an undergraduate degree and completed a year of post-graduate studies. It was at this time he met [[Inger Soyland]]. A Norwegian by descent, Inger had come to Canada with a cousin to visit her aunt, but her return to Norway was cancelled when the Depression struck.


In 1935 he accepted an invitation to come to the small town of [[Briercrest, Saskatchewan]], to lead the Briercrest Gospel Assembly. That same year Briercrest Bible Institute was founded. In 1946 the institute moved to [[Caronport, Saskatchewan]], and a Christian high school was created. The Bible institute grew to become one of Canada’s largest Christian post-secondary schools (now known as Briercrest College and Seminary).
In 1935 he accepted an invitation to come to the small town of [[Briercrest, Saskatchewan]], to lead the Briercrest Gospel Assembly. That same year Briercrest Bible Institute was founded. In 1946 the institute moved to [[Caronport, Saskatchewan]], and a Christian high school was created.<ref>[https://www.villageofbriercrest.ca/history.html Village of Brier Crest website, ''History'']</ref> The Bible institute grew to become one of Canada's largest Christian post-secondary schools (now known as Briercrest College and Seminary). At the same time, Hildebrand was also running a radio ministry.<ref name=MHS />


Hildebrand married [[Inger Soyland]] on August 12, 1937, and brought his new bride to Briercrest. Their family grew to include five children, Marcia, Evelyn, David, Paul, and Glen.
Hildebrand married Inger Soyland on August 12, 1937, and brought his new bride to Briercrest. Their family grew to include five children, Marcia, Evelyn, David, Paul, and Glen.<ref name=OBIT />


After his retirement in 1977, Hildebrand served as chancellor until 1990, and chancellor emeritus until his passing. He and Inger moved from Caronport in 1992, but remained very involved in the ministry of Briercrest.
After his retirement in 1977, Hildebrand served as chancellor until 1990, and chancellor emeritus until his death. He and Inger moved from Caronport in 1992, but remained very involved in the ministry of Briercrest.


On October 24, 1979, Dr. Hildebrand was invested by Governor-General Edward Schreyer with membership in the nation’s highest civil honour, the Order of Canada, for his leadership in Christian education through Briercrest and the impact of his life upon Canadian youth and society.
On October 24, 1979, Hildebrand was invested by Governor-General Edward Schreyer with membership in the nation's highest civil honour, the Order of Canada, for his leadership in Christian education through Briercrest and the impact of his life upon Canadian youth and society.


==Education==
==Education==
'''Winnipeg Bible Institute'''<ref name=MHS>[https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/mb_history/84/briercrestbibleinstitute.shtml Manitoba Historical Society, ''Manitoba History: “Evangelization, Not Legislation”: Christian Fundamentalism, The Briercrest Bible Institute, and the Politics of the Great Depression'', article by Nolan Brown dated summer 2017]</ref>
'''Winnipeg Bible Institute'''
*1930-32 - Diploma
1930-32–Diploma
1932-33–Post-graduate
*1932-33 - Post-graduate


'''[[Wheaton College (Illinois)|Wheaton College]]'''
'''[[Wheaton College (Illinois)|Wheaton College]]'''
1949
*1949


'''Winona Lake School of Theology'''
'''Winona Lake School of Theology'''
1964–BA (major in Bible)
*1964 - BA (major in Bible)
*1966 - MA<ref name=OBIT />
1966–MA


==Recognition==
==Recognition==
*[[Order of Canada]] - October 24, 1979
*[[Order of Canada]] - October 24, 1979
*Received the nation’s highest civil honour at a ceremony at Government House, Ottawa
*Received the nation's highest civil honour at a ceremony at Government House, Ottawa
*Dr. Hildebrand was invested by Governor-General [[Edward Schreyer with membership in the Order of Canada
*Hildebrand was invested by Governor-General [[Edward Schreyer]] with membership in the Order of Canada
*Given in recognition of Dr. Hildebrand’s lifelong work in Christian education through [[Briercrest Family of Schools]] and for the impact of his life upon Canadian youth and society.
*Given in recognition of Dr. Hildebrand's lifelong work in Christian education through [[Briercrest Family of Schools]] and for the impact of his life upon Canadian youth and society.
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*Honorary doctorate (Doctor of Divinity) from [[Providence University College and Theological Seminary|Providence College]] in 1977.
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*Honorary doctorate (Doctor of Pedagogy) from [[Briercrest Bible College]] in 1992
*Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.<ref name=OBIT />

==Church affiliation==


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* Caronport Community Church
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*Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Divinity) from [[Providence College]] in 1977.
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* Central Heights MB Church - Abbotsford, BC


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==Books published==
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*Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Pedagogy) from [[Briercrest Bible College]] in 1992, as well as the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.
* ''In His Loving Service'' (Memoirs by Henry Hildebrand) (published 1985)<ref>[https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?cm_sp=plpafe-_-all-_-soft&an=hildebrand%20henry&bi=s&n=100121503&sortby=17&tn=loving%20service ABE Books website, ''In His Loving Service'']</ref>
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* ''Contemporary Leadership Dynamics - Illustrations from Acts'' (published 1987)
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* ''The Model of Servant Leadership'' (published 1990)
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* ''Living the Abounding Life - Empowered by the Holy Spirit'' (published 1996)
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* ''Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father - Devotionals - Book 1'' (published 1999)
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* ''Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father - Devotionals - Book 2'' (published 2000)
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* ''Joyful Servants: A Biography of David and Jeannie Hildebrand'' (published 2001)
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*'' Our Gracious God and Loving Heavenly Father'', Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4


==Church Affiliation==
==See also==
*[[Sinclair Alexander Whittaker]]
*[[William Aberhart]]


==References==
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* Caronport Community Church
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* Central Heights MB Church - Abbotsford, BC


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==Books Published==
* In His Loving Service – Memoirs by Henry Hildebrand (published 1985)
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* Contemporary Leadership Dynamics – Illustrations from Acts (published 1987)
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* The Model of Servant Leadership – (published 1990)
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* Living the Abounding Life–Empowered by the Holy Spirit – (published 1996)
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* Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father – Devotionals – Book 1 (published 1999)
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* Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father – Devotionals – Book 2 (published 2000)
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* Joyful Servants: A Biography of David and Jeannie Hildebrand – (published 2001)
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* Our Gracious God and Loving Heavenly Father, Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4


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Latest revision as of 23:07, 5 January 2024

For the 21st century religious leader, see Henry Hildebrandt.

Henry Hildebrand (November 16, 1911 – February 7, 2006) is most known for being the founding principal (later called president) of Briercrest Bible Institute for 42 years; the school is now known as Briercrest Family of Schools or Briercrest College and Seminary.

History

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Born in 1911, Henry Hildebrand immigrated to Canada with his parents Peter and Anna, and the rest of their family in 1925 from southern Russia (Ukraine)[1] for political reasons. They settled near Winkler, Manitoba. At age 14, Hildebrand was converted at a Canadian Sunday School Mission summer camp.

In 1929 Hildebrand enrolled in Winnipeg Bible Institute (now known as Providence University College and Theological Seminary), where he earned an undergraduate degree and completed a year of post-graduate studies. It was at this time he met Inger Soyland. A Norwegian by descent, Inger had come to Canada with a cousin to visit her aunt, but her return to Norway was cancelled when the Depression struck.

In 1935 he accepted an invitation to come to the small town of Briercrest, Saskatchewan, to lead the Briercrest Gospel Assembly. That same year Briercrest Bible Institute was founded. In 1946 the institute moved to Caronport, Saskatchewan, and a Christian high school was created.[2] The Bible institute grew to become one of Canada's largest Christian post-secondary schools (now known as Briercrest College and Seminary). At the same time, Hildebrand was also running a radio ministry.[3]

Hildebrand married Inger Soyland on August 12, 1937, and brought his new bride to Briercrest. Their family grew to include five children, Marcia, Evelyn, David, Paul, and Glen.[1]

After his retirement in 1977, Hildebrand served as chancellor until 1990, and chancellor emeritus until his death. He and Inger moved from Caronport in 1992, but remained very involved in the ministry of Briercrest.

On October 24, 1979, Hildebrand was invested by Governor-General Edward Schreyer with membership in the nation's highest civil honour, the Order of Canada, for his leadership in Christian education through Briercrest and the impact of his life upon Canadian youth and society.

Education

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Winnipeg Bible Institute[3]

  • 1930-32 - Diploma
  • 1932-33 - Post-graduate

Wheaton College

  • 1949

Winona Lake School of Theology

  • 1964 - BA (major in Bible)
  • 1966 - MA[1]

Recognition

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  • Order of Canada - October 24, 1979
  • Received the nation's highest civil honour at a ceremony at Government House, Ottawa
  • Hildebrand was invested by Governor-General Edward Schreyer with membership in the Order of Canada
  • Given in recognition of Dr. Hildebrand's lifelong work in Christian education through Briercrest Family of Schools and for the impact of his life upon Canadian youth and society.
  • Honorary doctorate (Doctor of Divinity) from Providence College in 1977.
  • Honorary doctorate (Doctor of Pedagogy) from Briercrest Bible College in 1992
  • Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.[1]

Church affiliation

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  • Caronport Community Church
  • Central Heights MB Church - Abbotsford, BC

Books published

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  • In His Loving Service (Memoirs by Henry Hildebrand) (published 1985)[4]
  • Contemporary Leadership Dynamics - Illustrations from Acts (published 1987)
  • The Model of Servant Leadership (published 1990)
  • Living the Abounding Life - Empowered by the Holy Spirit (published 1996)
  • Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father - Devotionals - Book 1 (published 1999)
  • Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father - Devotionals - Book 2 (published 2000)
  • Joyful Servants: A Biography of David and Jeannie Hildebrand (published 2001)
  • Our Gracious God and Loving Heavenly Father, Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Regina Leader Post website, Henry Hildebrand Obituary, dated February 10, 2006
  2. ^ Village of Brier Crest website, History
  3. ^ a b Manitoba Historical Society, Manitoba History: “Evangelization, Not Legislation”: Christian Fundamentalism, The Briercrest Bible Institute, and the Politics of the Great Depression, article by Nolan Brown dated summer 2017
  4. ^ ABE Books website, In His Loving Service
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