Torch, Summer 2002

Summer 2002 / TORCH 15 O n May 31, Cedarville University announced that its board of trustees selected Dr. William E. Brown, president of Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn., to succeed Dr. Paul Dixon as president. The transition will take place in May 2003, as Dixon becomes chancellor of the University. The board’s selection followed a rigorous, international search for Dixon’s successor. “This concludes an extensive search process during which numerous outstanding candidates were considered,” said Dr. Bill Rudd, chairman of the Cedarville University Board of Trustees. “God’s clear leading has been evidenced by the enthusiasm and unanimity with which Dr. Brown has been received by all who have met him in the interview process.” “I am excited about the board’s choice,” said Dixon. “Bill Brown brings so many fine qualities to our Cedarville family. He’s exceptionally well-prepared to lead Cedarville University in its mission of providing an education consistent with biblical truth. His scholarship, administrative experience, and well-deserved reputation will help the University further its vision. Dr. Brown has a genuine heart for God and an intense love for university students. He has a strong commitment to assist Christians in developing their worldview.” Brown earned his undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida and holds a master of theology degree and a Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. He joined the Bryan faculty in 1984 as an assistant professor for biblical studies, was named academic vice president and provost in 1988, and has served as Bryan’s president since 1992. Brown and his wife, the former Lynne Jones, have been married for 26 years. They have a daughter, April (17), and a son, Alex (13). “Leaving our beloved Bryan College is the most difficult decision we have ever made,” Brown, age 48, said. “If it were not for the belief that God has a significant future for us at Cedarville University, we would never have considered the presidency of this great institution. Lynne, April, Alex, and I look forward to the years ahead and being a part of the exciting and unique Christian worldview education at Cedarville.” In addition to his teaching and administrative duties at Bryan, Brown is a prolific author. He has written three books, Making Sense of Your Faith , Where Have All the Dreamers Gone?: Observations from a Biblical Worldview , and Making Sense of Your World (with Gary Phillips). Additionally, he has authored more than a hundred articles for journals, magazines ( Readers Digest and Christianity Today ), newspapers, and encyclopedias. He is a regular columnist for the national magazine World , and his memberships include the Society of Christian Philosophers, the Evangelical Philosophical Society, and the Evangelical Theological Society. Cedarville University Announces Presidential Choice Dr. William Brown Dr. William and Lynne Brown Dr. William E. Brown with Dr. Paul Dixon Dr. Paul and Pat Dixon