About Us
Education
Colin
Education has been developed on a part time basis using various correspondence, tutorial and
self initiative methods.
The first degree was a Bachelor of Science from the London School of Economics 1975, with a
specialization in International Relations.
Following this in response to a need for upgrading Bible teaching opportunities a Bachelor of Divinity was obtained
as an external degree from Serampore Senate, Calcutta India in 1978. The choice of Serampore was made as this is the only
institution recognized by the Indian Government for acceptance in their institutions.
To obtain tuition for the BD, material from
Fuller Seminary in
Pasadena CA USA was utilized . This aroused interest and in response to further needs occasioned by responsibility for missionary orientation seminars, conducted
in Delhi, India and Multan, Pakistan external studies were continued leading to a Master of Theology from
The
Fuller School of World Mission in 1983.
Fuller studies demonstrated the possibility of completing a Doctorate in Missiology in 1989. Returning to
Canada in 1995 presented the challenge of relating to Canadian students, for which the response was completing a Post Baccalaureate
Diploma in Community and Economic Development in 1989 from Simon Fraser
University in Vancouver.
Recent studies have led to the completion of a Ph.D in 2008 from
Simon Fraser University . Thesis: Christian Mission in India. Contribution
of some Missions to Social Change.
Janette
Janette¡¦s education has followed a more normal approach. Her basic qualification is a Master of Arts (Mathematics) from Glasgow
University, Scotland, obtained in 1954. This was followed by the Scottish Education Department Certified Teacher of High School Mathematics in 1955.
A further period at Glasgow Bible Institute resulted in a Diploma of Theology from London University in 1962.
Fluency in English, French and Hindi are other less formal abilities. Recently study has been undertaken towards gaining
a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Sociology from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.
Teaching
1990 -1995
Mathematics Teacher, ~
English Schools Foundation International School, Hongkong. Teaching
Grades 9 ¡X 13. English Curriculum GCSE, A levels including integral calculus, advanced mathematics. The school had over 900 students from over 35
countries and nationalities. Additional responsibilities House Tutor, Home Room Supervisor. The schools cater to ex patriot children living in Hong Kong preparing
them for British A levels examinations.
1964 - 1980
Woodstock International Christian School, Mussoorie, UP, India
Mathematics
Teacher (1964 ¡X 1971); Head of Mathematics Department (1976¡X 1980) Woodstock is a boarding school of 4 ¡X 500 students ranging from KG- Grade 12 located in
the hills of Northern India accessed from Dehra Dun. The school has an international student body which during the years 1964-1980 catered to the children
of missionaries in India and other parts of Asia, other international students and local Indians who wished to gain a overseas based education. The curriculum
prepared students for the Advanced Placement qualifications for US orientated students as well as preparing for the English GCSE and A levels examinations.
Responsibilities extended beyond teaching to hostel supervision as well as involvement in the lives of the students at all levels academic, social
and spiritual.
September 1955 ¡X July 1960
Various mathematics teaching appointments at High Schools in Glasgow, Scotland.
Consulting
1997-2002
Authorised Agent on the Pacific Rim for
Interserve, a Christian international and interdenominational organization sending people to serve using
their professional skills in the countries of Asia and the Middle East ( further information available). Responsibilities include speaking in churches and at
groups; leading/organizing seminars on various aspects of ¡¥mission¡¦; interviewing and preparing individuals for cross-cultural ministry overseas.
February
1996 ¡X April 1997 Acting Director for Interserve , Canada, in the National Office, Toronto. This interim position covered a period when the existing Director took
up a new appointment and another Director was recruited and sought for permanent posting.
May 1990¡XApril 1995
January 1981 ¡XMarch 1990
Director Personnel Services, lnterserve, New Delhi (81 ¡X 85), Nicosia,
Cyprus (85 ¡X90)
Responsible for the placement of 50 new appointees per year throughout South Asia, West Asia and the Middle East. Personnel Support
for 300 plus Interserve partners. Orientation of new appointees. Annual Evaluation of performance. Travel to areas of service to visit partners on location, give
pastoral and administrative support.
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151 10090 152nd St Surrey BC Canada V3R 8X8
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Phone 1-604-930-3033
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