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Presenters
DR. CALVIN SEERVELD was born in New York and now lives in Toronto. After
studying at Calvin College (B.A.) and University of Michigan (M.A.) in
philosophy, English literature, and classics, he spent five years in Europe,
1953-58, beginning as a U.S. Fulbright student. He studied with Oscar
Cullmann, Karl Barth, Karl Jaspers, and Carlo Antoni in Switzerland and
Italy, and received his Ph.D. in Philosophy and Comparative Literature
with a published dissertation on Benedetto Croce's Aesthetics and Literary
Theory from the Free University of Amsterdam under the mentorship of D.H.Th.
Vollenhoven. Dr. Cornelius Buller
Buller’s publications include a book, The Unity of Nature and History in Pannenberg’s Theology (Boston: Rowman & Littlefield, 1996) and the articles, “Healing Hope: Physical Healing and Resurrection Hope in a Postmodern Context,” Journal of Pentecostal Theology (April, 2002); “Ecology in a Damaged World,” Word and Deed (Fall, 2001): 43-61; "Mutual Aid, Harbinger of the Kingdom?" In Building Communities of Compassion, ed. Willard M. Swartley and Donald Kraybill (Pandora Books and Herald Press, 1998); and co-authored with Jonathan Dyck, “Mapping the Land: Toward an Aboriginal Biblical Theology of Land” Journal of the North American Institute of Indigenous Theological Studies, 2 (2004). Cornelius explains that “my foremost interests are to partner with others in bringing “good news to the poor.” Part of this work is to help us to open our imaginations to Divine inspiration and shaping. Theology and ethics can play a role here. Correlatively, art and music – along with other creative forms of expression – also help us become more deeply attuned to and inflamed by the ongoing work of the Spirit in the world. And thus, I am privileged to participate in bringing creative expressions into public forums.”
STEVE BELL’s career is rooted in a music making family; it grew from a personal fascination with playing guitar, budded into the lifestyle of a working musician, and ultimately found its fruition in the musical niche of singer/songwriter. Throughout that journey, Steve Bell was being nourished and shaped by others. His family provided not only the legacy of lasting melody and captivating harmony, but a grounded spirituality that deeply informs Bell’s work. His celebrated guitar skills were aquired at the feet of numerous guitar heroes, while singer/songwriters (including Bruce Cockburn) inspired him to craft and capture songs that, like good poems, offer the listener access to a universe in which honesty and hope live side by side. In this rich humus, Steve Bell has cultivated a remarkable body of work. Twelve albums and tireless touring over 16 years have resulted in numerous awards (including JUNOs in 1997 and 2000), the sale of over 250,000 units worldwide, the launching of Signpost Music (Bell’s own independent record label) and thousands of loyal fans. Larry LeBlanc (Billboard Magazine) calls Steve “a Canadian musical treasure”. He and his family make their home in Winnipeg. Hannah Taylor She has traveled throughout her native Canada speaking and presenting, spreading her message of hope and need to thousands of people. She also hosts Big Bosses lunches, where she meets with leaders of the business community and convinces them to pitch in with the effort. To date, the Ladybug Foundation has helped raise over one million dollars. Much of the money Hannah raises comes from her Ladybug jars -- red jars painted to look like ladybugs that pop up across Canada during "Make Change" month to collect people's spare change Hannah is looking forward to her participation in the HUMAN DIGNITY project and sharing her presentation on Saturday evening.
Jamie McIntosh serves as the Executive Director of International Justice Mission (IJM) Canada. As director of IJM's Canadian affiliate, McIntosh meets with government officials, justice professionals, and business and religious leaders to advance the cause of the oppressed. McIntosh regularly leads teams of lawyers and investigators on international intervention efforts, provides counsel and support to IJM staff overseas, and speaks at universities, churches, police training events and other venues on behalf of victims of abuse. During recent deployments McIntosh assisted in securing the release of families from slave labour and participated in investigative operations leading to the rescue of forced child prostitutes. His most recent travels have taken him to Africa, to gather documentary footage on torture, police misconduct and violent property grabbing, and to Latin America to conduct groundwork for a new field office. Prior to establishing IJM Canada in 2002, McIntosh worked for four years with an international relief and development agency as an advocate for children at risk. An ordained minister, McIntosh has also served as a pastor in two churches in California. After commencing undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario in London, McIntosh earned his Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies from North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. He also received advanced leadership training through Genesis Fellowship in Northern California, and through Executive Arrow, an executive leadership program for nonprofits pioneered by Dr. Leighton Ford. McIntosh lives in London, Ontario with his wife and son.
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Dr.
Cal Seerveld
CORNELIUS
A. BULLER, Ph.D., (McMaster University, 1994) is the Executive Director
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