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Frank C. Peters (1920–1987)

1947,1948,[ca.1955],1959,1960,1962–1965,1967,1969,1972,1974, 1975,1977,1978,1980,1987,1989.
6 cm of textual records, 16 audio cassettes, and 11 audio reels.

Biographical sketch

Frank C. Peters was born in the Ukraine on July 5, 1920 to Cornelius Peters (1889–1973) and Katharina Hildebrand. Assumedly he immigrated with his parents in the 1920s to Canada and spent time in Herbert, Saskatchewan and Yarrow, British Columbia.

In 1947 he graduated with a B.A. from Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kansas. He continued his education earning doctorates in psychology and theology. He was heavily involved in church life and served the Kitchener Mennonite Brethren church from 1949–1954 and 1965–1973. He also pastored the Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg from 1980–1983. He was involved also in the larger church setting, serving as moderator of the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches from 1965–1969 and from 1975–1977 as moderator of the Canadian Mennonite Brethren Churches. He served on various committees and boards as well.

In addition to his church work he also was an educator. He taught at Waterloo Lutheran university in Waterloo, Ontario and served as president of Tabor College from 1954–1956. He was professor of theology and New Testament and later academic dean at Mennonite Brethren Bible College from 1957–1965. He became professor of psychology and the first president of Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario from 1968–1978.

While he had an outstanding career he was also a family man. He married Melita Krause and together they had five children. He passed away on October 7, 1987.

Scope and content

The material in this collection contains three series based upon where the material is located in the Centre. 1) Articles about and by Peters 2) Papers and Essays 3) Audio Recordings.

The material consists primarily of material produced by Frank Peters in his role as pastor, educator, and conference worker. Peters did a lot of writing and speaking over the years, some of which is documented in a biographical list. Most of the material is in English; however some of the recordings are in German.

Custodial history

The materials in this collection have been collected over the years by the Centre’s staff and placed together in a Frank C. Peters collection. When all these pieces came is unknown.

Notes
Series descriptions

1) Articles about and by Peters. – 1948,[ca. 1955],1959,1962,1964,1967,1969,1975, 1980,1987,1989.
2 cm of textual records.

The material in this series contains various publications written by Peters for the church. Other material includes a bibliography of Peter’s work, tributes and obituaries of Peters.

2) Papers and essays. – 1960,1967,1972,1977,1978,[197?]1980. – 4 cm of textual records.

This series contains essays and papers written by Peters on various topics that relate to the church. Some include the role of women, education, and ethics. These papers have not been published.


3) Audio recordings. – 1947,1960,1963–1965,1974,1980. – 16 audio cassettes and 11 audio reels.

The material in this collection contain audio cassettes and reels of Peters’ presentations on various church related topics such as spiritual gifts, the Holy Spirt, conflict, and sermons. Some of the material is in German.
File list

Volume 1024
1) Articles about and by Peters.
  1. Bibliography and biographies of Frank C. Peters. – 1987,1989.
  2. Various booklets and published articles written by Frank C. Peters. – [ca.1955],1959,1962, 1964,1967,1969,1975.
  3. Frank C. Peters, “Denominational Education for the 80’s and the Challenge of Mennonite Brethren Education for the 80’s”, Clearbook, B.C., for the Canadian Conference Inter – School Leadership Consultation, 1980.
  4. Peters Biblical Knowledge Test. – 1948.
  5. Manscript "The Biblical Foundations of the Home"/ F.C. Peters. -- [197-?].
  6. Recollections of C.C. Peters by his son F.C. Peters. -- 1973.
2) Papers and essays.
  1. “Towards a Philosophy of Education at MBBC”, 1960?. Box 3 – Folder “K” – No. 1.
  2. “Consensus and Change in our Brotherhood”, 1967. 5-J-1.
  3. “The Place of Women in the Church”, 1972. 8-Mb-7.
  4. “Leadership in a Brotherhood”, 1977. 6-K-1.
  5. “The Dynamics of Leadership”, 1978. 18-E-1.
  6. “Part I – Denominational Education for the 80’s and the Challenge of Mennonite Brethren Education for the 80’s”, 1980. 6-O-1.
  7. “Part II – The Challenge of Mennonite Brethren Education for the 80’s”, 1980. 6-O-1.
  8. “Building the Church by Means of the Preaching Ministry”, [197?] . 15-A-3.
  9. “Group Consensus in Mennonite Brethren Ethics”, [197?]. 5-C-5.
3) Audio recordings.
  1. “Testimony”. – Dec. 27, 1947. – NA-01–005, Side 2.
  2. “Die Edle Heilsfreude des Christlichen Pilgers 1 Pet.” 1:6–12. – Dec. 27, 1974. – NA-01–015, Side 1.
  3. “Der Heilige Lebenswandel des Christlichen Pilgers 1 Pet. 1:13–25”. – Dec. 27, 1974. – NA-01–015 , side 2.
  4. “The Wisdom of God and the Wisdom of This World”. – Dec. 28, 1974. – NA-01–016, side 1.
  5. “Principles of Effective Ministry”. – Dec. 29,1974. – NA-01–016, side 2.
  6. “Die Sittliche Verantwortung des Christ. Pilgers 1 Pet. 2:11–17”. – Dec. 28, 1974. – NA-01–017, side 1.
  7. “Eheliche Verhaeltnis des Christlichen Pilgers 1 Pet. 3:1–7”. – Dec. 28, 1974. – NA-01–017, side 2.
  8. “The Exemplary Suffering of the Christian 1 Pet. 3:17 – 4:6.” – Dec. 29, 1974. – NA-01–019, Side 1.
  9. “Die Nuechterne Hoffnung des Christlichen Pilgers 1 Pet. 5:5–14”. – Dec. 29, 1974. – NA-01–019 side 2.
  10. “The Neglected Number of the Godhead.” Series on Holy Spirit, PAMB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, tape 1 of 5. – 1980. – NA-01–153, Side 1.
  11. “The Baptism & Filling of Holy Spirit”. Series on Holy Spirit, PAMB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, tape 1 of 5. – 1980. – NA-01–153, side 2.
  12. “The Speaking Gift of the Spirit”. – 1980. – NA-01–154, Side 1.
  13. “Serving Gift of the Spirit”, tape 2 of 5 Series on Holy Spirit, PAMB, Winnipeg, Manitoba – 1980. – NA-01–154, side 2.
  14. “The Signifying Gift of the Spirit”. – 1980. – NA-01–155, Side 1.
  15. “How to Discover You Spiritual Gifts”. Tape 3 of 5 Series on Holy Spirit, PAMB, Winnipeg, Manitoba – 1980. – NA-01–155, side 2.
  16. “Damage of Unresolved Conflict. Tape 4 of 5 Series on Holy Spirit, PAMB, Winnipeg, Manitoba – 1980. – NA-01–156, side 2.
  17. “Destructive Conflict”. – 1980. – NA-01–156, side 1.
  18. “The Possibility of Inner Healing”, tape 5 of 5, Series on Holy Spirit, PAMB, Winnipeg, Manitoba. – 1980. – NA-01–157, side 1.
  19. “Die Edle Heilsfreude des Christlichen Pilgers”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–43, side 1. – Tape 2 of 8.
  20. “Der Heilige Lebenswandel des Christlichen Pilgers”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–43, side 2. – Tape 2 of 8.
  21. “Die Sittliche Verantwortung des Christ. Pilgers”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–45, side 1. – Tape 4 of 8.
  22. “Das Eheliche Verhaeltnis des Christlichen Pilgers”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–45, side 2. – Tape 4 of 8.
  23. “The Wisdom of God & the Wisdom of this World”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–47, side 1. – Tape 6 of 8.
  24. “Principles of Effective Ministry”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–47, side 2. – Tape 6 of 8.
  25. “The Exemplary Suffering of the Christian”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–49, side 1. – Tape 8 of 8.
  26. “Die Nuechterne Hoffnung des Christlichen Pilgers”. – BIBELBESPRECHUNG Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1974. – NA-14–49, side 2. – Tape 8 of 8.
  27. Banff Rally. – [19-]. – Friday moring. – NA-18–02, side 1+2.
  28. Frank C. Peters. – [19 – ]. – NA-18–05, side 1+2.
  29. “Die anvertrauten Pfunden – Lukas 19: 11–26". – Bibelbesprechung, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba. – Dec. 28–29, 1964. – NA-19–09 .
  30. “Wahre Naechstenliebe – Lukas 10: 25–37". – Bibelbesprechung, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba. – Dec. 28–29, 1964. – NA-19–09.
  31. “Wachsamkeit – Matt 18: 23–25". – Bibelbesprechung, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba. – Dec. 28–29, 1964. – NA-19–09 .
  32. “Vom rechten Beten – Lukas 18: 9–14". – Bibelbesprechung, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba. – Dec. 28–29, 1964. – NA-19–09.
  33. “Stewardship in the Home service for parents with families”. – [19 – ]. – NA-19–11 .
  34. “Leiden und Freuden des christlichen Pilgerlebens : Der 1. Brief des Petrus”. – Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1960. – NA-19–23 to NA-19–24 Tracks I to IV. – 2 tapes reels. 1 7/8 ips. 4 tracks. Speakers include David Ewert, Frank C. Peters and John A. Toews.
  35. “Gleichnisse Jesu vom Himmelreich (Parables of Jesus on life in the Kingdom of Heaven)”. – Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 27–29, 1963. – NA-19–25 Tracks I to IV. – 1 7/8 ips. 4 tracks. Speakers include David Ewert, Frank C. Peters and John A. Toews.
  36. “Die Bergpredigt : Matth. 5–7”. – Elmwood Bible Conference, Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg, MB. – Dec. 26–28, 1965. – NA-19–26 to NA-19–27 Tracks I to IV. – 3 reel. 1 7/8 ips. 4 tracks. Sections of the tape are very brittle. Speakers include David Ewert, Frank C. Peters and John A. Toews. Part of NA-19–27(a) contains parts of the Gospel Light Hour Quartet singing with speaker John M. Schmidt.
  37. “Report on visit to Russia at the invitation of Baptist Union in 1960.” – 1960. – NA-19–34.
  38. “Moments in Teaching History of the MB Church”. – Canadian Sunday School Convention, Winnipeg, MB. – [19 – ]. – NA-19–36 . – Tape 2 of the set of 2 on the proceedings at the Canadian S.S. Convention. 3 3/4 ips.
  39. “Proceedings of the Mennonite Brethren Centennial Celebration”. – MANITOBA MB CONFERENCE, Winnipeg Civic Centre, Winnipeg, MB. – May 22, 1960. – NA-19–48 to NA-19–49 . – Tape 10 and 11 of 11. 7 1/2 ips.

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