Henry C. Wingblade
President, Bethel Academy; Bethel College & Seminary 1941-1954
Wingblade had a long association with Bethel, teaching English at both the academy and junior college. After pastoring Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, he returned to Bethel in 1941 to assume the presidency when Hagstrom retired. During Wingblade's tenure, the school's name was changed to Bethel College & Seminary, and the college transitioned to a four-year program.
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Clarion 5-28-1954 Vol 31 No 16
Bethel has a right to be proud of its retiring president, H. C. Wingblade. For years Dr. Wingblade has done outstanding work in the college and during that time, students have come to love his radiant Christian life and his humble devotion to His task as a servant of God. Born on a farm in Kansas, Henry C. Wingblade attended the public schools of Pittsburgh, Kansas, and high school in Topeka, Kansas. At the age of eight, in 1892, Dr. Wingblade was converted, and December 31, 1900 he was baptized and joined the Western Avenue Baptist Church of Topeka. At that church he was choir director, young people's president and served in other capacities. Dr. Wingblade received his baccalaureate degree by graduation from Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas in 1910 and after doing graduate work at the University of Chicago and at the University of Minnesota, he received his M.A. from the University of Minnesota.
On coming to the Twin Cities, he united with the Elim Baptist Church of Minneapolis, and then became active as Sunday School teacher,. Y.P. president, Twin City B.Y.P.U. president, State B Y.P.U. president, and chairman of the Young People's Commission of the General Conference for seven years. Dr. Wingblade was head of the English Department and also taught other subjects in Bethel Academy from 1910-1936, and in Bethel Junior College from 1931-1938. In 1938 Dr. Wingblade was called to serve as pastor of the Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, and left there in 1940 when the Swedish General Conference called him to the presidency of Bethel Institute. Since 1941, Dr. Wingblade has guided the affairs of Bethel through its junior college days and its expansion into a four year college in 1947.
Dr. Wingblade was married September 27, 1917 to Gunhild Hagstrom. The Wingblades are parents of four daughters.
An outstanding event in the life of Mr. Wingblade was when the Northern Baptist Seminary of Chicago conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity on February 26, 1943. Dr. Wingblade has been a great _contribution to the growth of Bethel, both scholastic and spiritually. His wisdom and understanding of young people have been influential in the lives of many. His congenial personality and his consistent Christ-like life will never be forgotten by Bethel students and faculty. At this time of your retirement, we say "thank you," President Wingblade, for your years of devoted service to God and to Bethel. May His richest blessings be yours as you continue in His service.
President, Bethel Academy; Bethel College & Seminary 1941-1954
Wingblade had a long association with Bethel, teaching English at both the academy and junior college. After pastoring Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, he returned to Bethel in 1941 to assume the presidency when Hagstrom retired. During Wingblade's tenure, the school's name was changed to Bethel College & Seminary, and the college transitioned to a four-year program.
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Clarion 5-28-1954 Vol 31 No 16
Bethel has a right to be proud of its retiring president, H. C. Wingblade. For years Dr. Wingblade has done outstanding work in the college and during that time, students have come to love his radiant Christian life and his humble devotion to His task as a servant of God. Born on a farm in Kansas, Henry C. Wingblade attended the public schools of Pittsburgh, Kansas, and high school in Topeka, Kansas. At the age of eight, in 1892, Dr. Wingblade was converted, and December 31, 1900 he was baptized and joined the Western Avenue Baptist Church of Topeka. At that church he was choir director, young people's president and served in other capacities. Dr. Wingblade received his baccalaureate degree by graduation from Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas in 1910 and after doing graduate work at the University of Chicago and at the University of Minnesota, he received his M.A. from the University of Minnesota.
On coming to the Twin Cities, he united with the Elim Baptist Church of Minneapolis, and then became active as Sunday School teacher,. Y.P. president, Twin City B.Y.P.U. president, State B Y.P.U. president, and chairman of the Young People's Commission of the General Conference for seven years. Dr. Wingblade was head of the English Department and also taught other subjects in Bethel Academy from 1910-1936, and in Bethel Junior College from 1931-1938. In 1938 Dr. Wingblade was called to serve as pastor of the Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, and left there in 1940 when the Swedish General Conference called him to the presidency of Bethel Institute. Since 1941, Dr. Wingblade has guided the affairs of Bethel through its junior college days and its expansion into a four year college in 1947.
Dr. Wingblade was married September 27, 1917 to Gunhild Hagstrom. The Wingblades are parents of four daughters.
An outstanding event in the life of Mr. Wingblade was when the Northern Baptist Seminary of Chicago conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity on February 26, 1943. Dr. Wingblade has been a great _contribution to the growth of Bethel, both scholastic and spiritually. His wisdom and understanding of young people have been influential in the lives of many. His congenial personality and his consistent Christ-like life will never be forgotten by Bethel students and faculty. At this time of your retirement, we say "thank you," President Wingblade, for your years of devoted service to God and to Bethel. May His richest blessings be yours as you continue in His service.
Henry C. Wingblade
President, Bethel Academy; Bethel College & Seminary 1941-1954
Wingblade had a long association with Bethel, teaching English at both the academy and junior college. After pastoring Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, he returned to Bethel in 1941 to assume the presidency when Hagstrom retired. During Wingblade's tenure, the school's name was changed to Bethel College & Seminary, and the college transitioned to a four-year program.
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Clarion 5-28-1954 Vol 31 No 16
Bethel has a right to be proud of its retiring president, H. C. Wingblade. For years Dr. Wingblade has done outstanding work in the college and during that time, students have come to love his radiant Christian life and his humble devotion to His task as a servant of God. Born on a farm in Kansas, Henry C. Wingblade attended the public schools of Pittsburgh, Kansas, and high school in Topeka, Kansas. At the age of eight, in 1892, Dr. Wingblade was converted, and December 31, 1900 he was baptized and joined the Western Avenue Baptist Church of Topeka. At that church he was choir director, young people's president and served in other capacities. Dr. Wingblade received his baccalaureate degree by graduation from Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas in 1910 and after doing graduate work at the University of Chicago and at the University of Minnesota, he received his M.A. from the University of Minnesota.
On coming to the Twin Cities, he united with the Elim Baptist Church of Minneapolis, and then became active as Sunday School teacher,. Y.P. president, Twin City B.Y.P.U. president, State B Y.P.U. president, and chairman of the Young People's Commission of the General Conference for seven years. Dr. Wingblade was head of the English Department and also taught other subjects in Bethel Academy from 1910-1936, and in Bethel Junior College from 1931-1938. In 1938 Dr. Wingblade was called to serve as pastor of the Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, and left there in 1940 when the Swedish General Conference called him to the presidency of Bethel Institute. Since 1941, Dr. Wingblade has guided the affairs of Bethel through its junior college days and its expansion into a four year college in 1947.
Dr. Wingblade was married September 27, 1917 to Gunhild Hagstrom. The Wingblades are parents of four daughters.
An outstanding event in the life of Mr. Wingblade was when the Northern Baptist Seminary of Chicago conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity on February 26, 1943. Dr. Wingblade has been a great _contribution to the growth of Bethel, both scholastic and spiritually. His wisdom and understanding of young people have been influential in the lives of many. His congenial personality and his consistent Christ-like life will never be forgotten by Bethel students and faculty. At this time of your retirement, we say "thank you," President Wingblade, for your years of devoted service to God and to Bethel. May His richest blessings be yours as you continue in His service.
President, Bethel Academy; Bethel College & Seminary 1941-1954
Wingblade had a long association with Bethel, teaching English at both the academy and junior college. After pastoring Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, he returned to Bethel in 1941 to assume the presidency when Hagstrom retired. During Wingblade's tenure, the school's name was changed to Bethel College & Seminary, and the college transitioned to a four-year program.
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Clarion 5-28-1954 Vol 31 No 16
Bethel has a right to be proud of its retiring president, H. C. Wingblade. For years Dr. Wingblade has done outstanding work in the college and during that time, students have come to love his radiant Christian life and his humble devotion to His task as a servant of God. Born on a farm in Kansas, Henry C. Wingblade attended the public schools of Pittsburgh, Kansas, and high school in Topeka, Kansas. At the age of eight, in 1892, Dr. Wingblade was converted, and December 31, 1900 he was baptized and joined the Western Avenue Baptist Church of Topeka. At that church he was choir director, young people's president and served in other capacities. Dr. Wingblade received his baccalaureate degree by graduation from Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas in 1910 and after doing graduate work at the University of Chicago and at the University of Minnesota, he received his M.A. from the University of Minnesota.
On coming to the Twin Cities, he united with the Elim Baptist Church of Minneapolis, and then became active as Sunday School teacher,. Y.P. president, Twin City B.Y.P.U. president, State B Y.P.U. president, and chairman of the Young People's Commission of the General Conference for seven years. Dr. Wingblade was head of the English Department and also taught other subjects in Bethel Academy from 1910-1936, and in Bethel Junior College from 1931-1938. In 1938 Dr. Wingblade was called to serve as pastor of the Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago, and left there in 1940 when the Swedish General Conference called him to the presidency of Bethel Institute. Since 1941, Dr. Wingblade has guided the affairs of Bethel through its junior college days and its expansion into a four year college in 1947.
Dr. Wingblade was married September 27, 1917 to Gunhild Hagstrom. The Wingblades are parents of four daughters.
An outstanding event in the life of Mr. Wingblade was when the Northern Baptist Seminary of Chicago conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity on February 26, 1943. Dr. Wingblade has been a great _contribution to the growth of Bethel, both scholastic and spiritually. His wisdom and understanding of young people have been influential in the lives of many. His congenial personality and his consistent Christ-like life will never be forgotten by Bethel students and faculty. At this time of your retirement, we say "thank you," President Wingblade, for your years of devoted service to God and to Bethel. May His richest blessings be yours as you continue in His service.
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