Founded the institution in 1892, served until 1918
In 1892, Walter and Emma Malone realized their dream of opening a training school for young people called to full-time Christian service. Walter was known as the visionary, Emma the organizer. Together, they served as co-founders of the College, ushering in the 20th Century and fulfilling the demands of their positions until 1918. Both recorded Friends ministers, Walter's livelihood had been the successful family quarry business; his life - the ministry of the Bible Institute. So important to him was the fulfillment of the Institute's mission, it is commonly held that he provided aid to students and personally funded the College for many of its beginning years.
* Artwork by Barbara M. Drennan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art
