Tyndale–the school–appoints Tyndale–the chancellor
TORONTO–In a fitting gesture coinciding with the official renaming of Ontario Bible College/Ontario Theological Seminary to Tyndale College and Seminary, the oldest and largest theological educational institution in Canada has appointed Tony Tyndale as its new chancellor.
"God’s gift of a new name for our school is now further enhanced by the appointment of Tony Tyndale as chancellor-elect," said president Brian C. Stiller at a recent name-launching ceremony.
The name Tyndale was chosen for the school in honor of William Tyndale, the 16th century pioneer of the English Bible who was martyred. Vere Stafford Carrington (Tony) Tyndale is a 13th generation descendent of William’s elder brother Edward.
Tony Tyndale was born in London, completing graduate studies at Oxford and Cambridge and post-graduate work at the University of Toronto. Following 12 years in the British army, he spent 24 years in ministry with Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of Canada, serving as teacher, mentor and coach to university students, faculty advisors and staff.
