Dr. Willard Aldrich In this episode, Dr. Garry Friesen reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Willard Aldrich, one of the founders of Multnomah School of the Bible and its second president. Through personal memories and stories, Dr. G paints a picture of a leader whose influence extended far beyond administration. From helping envision and build Multnomah's iconic A-Frame chapel to nurturing generations of students and missionaries, Dr. Aldrich's leadership helped shape the character and mission of the institution for decades. Known for his deep love for students and alumni serving around the world, Dr. Aldrich personally traveled to visit missionaries, led tours to Israel, and maintained a daily prayer ministry for those sent out from Multnomah. His passion for global evangelism and biblical training contributed to a missionary legacy that reached every corner of the world, including recruiting future evangelist Luis Palau as a student. Perhaps more than anything, Dr. Aldrich is remembered for his remarkable humility. Though he was a founder and president, he was content to serve alongside others without seeking recognition. Through stories from his family, colleagues, and former students, this episode highlights a man whose quiet faithfulness, prayer life, and servant-hearted leadership left a lasting impact on Multnomah and the Kingdom of God.

In This Video
• Dr. G's memories of Dr. Willard Aldrich as Multnomah's second president
• The story behind the A-Frame chapel and Dr. Aldrich's vision for the campus
• His personal commitment to missionaries and graduates serving around the world
• How Dr. Aldrich recruited future evangelist Luis Palau to attend Multnomah
• His love for teaching and leading student trips to Israel
• The unique prayer ministry that continued even while he slept • The partnership between Dr. Aldrich and Dr. John G. Mitchell in shaping Multnomah's future
• Lessons in humility, servant leadership, and faithfulness

About This Series
This video is part of a collection celebrating the story, ministry, and legacy of Dr. Garry Friesen (Dr. G), honoring the heritage of Multnomah School of the Bible / Multnomah University and the continuing work God is doing through new ministries around the world.

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