Denver Baptist Bible College

[TheOldJudge]

While reading through A Sinner Saved by Grace, the autobiography of Ed Nelson, I ran across an interesting reference. Denver Baptist Bible College was mentioned as the catalyst for Nelson's first meeting with the infamous Jack Hyles.

Now, I know of Jack Hyles from his ministries at the Miller Road Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church of Hammond/Hyles-Anderson College; however, Nelson recounts how Hyles was named the president of "Denver Baptist Bible College" (alternatively called the "Baptist Bible College of Denver" or simply "Baptist Bible College") a full eleven years before HAC opened its doors.

What was the Denver Baptist Bible College? A footnote in A Sinner Saved by Grace casually states that it now exists at the Theological Seminary at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. Does anyone on the Baptist Board remember the College? Does anyone here know someone who attended? If so, what was it like?

Any answers are appreciated.

 

[Salty]

In 1986, the President of Denver Bible Baptist was Dr. L Duane Brown. I have personally known him since the 60's. He was originally a pastor in Upstate NY. - He later became the State Rep for the Empire St Fellowship of Reg Bap Churches. Then he became pastor in Houston, Tx. He later accepted the position of President. In Jan of 86, I had lunch with Dr Brown in Jan of '86. I'll never forget that day - During lunch we had Paul Harvey on and heard about the explosion of the Space Shuttle. Dr. Brown never said anything to me about the proposed merger. Later in that year -Denver Bap did merge with Faith as well as the Seminary. The school wasn't that big - and (at the time an approved school) of the GARBC - but the GARB was not that strong out West. So I would say it was a win-win - Denver didnt have to struggle and Faith became stronger.

 

[John of Japan]

I was out at FBBC in Ankeny this past summer with my son for the Bible Faculty Summit. Beautiful campus, great people!

 

[Jerome]

Yes, Hyles was president of Denver Baptist Bible College for several years (early 1960s), while continuing to reside and pastor in Hammond, Indiana!

In the 1970s the school built dormitories in Westminster, Colo., while classrooms, etc. were 'temporarily' housed a couple of miles away in the buildings of a failed country club in Broomfield. Financial and zoning issues led to that situation persisting until the school was finally folded into sister school Faith (in Ankeny, Iowa) in 1986.

 

[Salty]

Yes, Hyles was president of Denver Baptist Bible College for several years (early 1960s), while continuing to reside and pastor in Hammond, Indiana!

In the 1970s the school built dormitories in Westminster, Colo., while classrooms, etc. were 'temporarily' housed a couple of miles away in the buildings of a failed country club in Broomfield. Financial and zoning issues led to that situation persisting until the school was finally folded into sister school Faith (in Ankeny, Iowa) in 1986.

Just wondering where you found that Hyles was involved with DBBC? On this bio of Hyles nothing was stated about it?

 

[John of Japan]

Just wondering where you found that Hyles was involved with DBBC? On this bio of Hyles nothing was stated about it?

I knew about that because Hyles gave my uncle a DD from that school back in the day (late 1960s?).

 

[Salty]

Thanks John, appreciate that.
I was at DBBC back in 1986 on the day that the Space Shuttle blew up.
I was having lunch with Dr Brown, the President - I had know him for almost 20 years
I was on my way to Alaska - what I trusted to be a great reunion day - became a day of morning.

BTW, John - did you by Chance know Dr. L. Duane Brown?

 

[Jerome]

Presidents of Denver Baptist Bible College:

1952-1961 Sam Bradford (founder), also pastor of Denver's Beth Eden Baptist Church
1961-??? Jack Hyles, non-resident, remained pastor of First Baptist Church, Hammond, Indiana
1966-1979 Bryce Augsburger, came from Marquette Manor Baptist Church, Chicago.
1979-1984 William Fusco
1984-1986 L. Duane Brown

 

[John of Japan]

Thanks John, appreciate that.
I was at DBBC back in 1986 on the day that the Space Shuttle blew up.
I was having lunch with Dr Brown, the President - I had know him for almost 20 years
I was on my way to Alaska - what I trusted to be a great reunion day - became a day of morning.

BTW, John - did you by Chance know Dr. L. Duane Brown?

No, I don't think I ever met him. But one meets a lot of people on deputation whose name then escapes!

 

[Salty]

No, I don't think I ever met him. But one meets a lot of people on deputation whose name then escapes!

I know what you mean - I was a local radio personality - and I just dont remember everyone I ever met.