By Talulah Ruger So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.1 Corinthians 13:13, ESV When asked the question, “Do you love your pastor?” I believe most church members and regular attendees would respond with a resounding, “Yes!” This love and appreciation may be demonstrated in numerous ways individually …
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, …
Why would anyone willingly jump aboard a sinking ship? That question faced John Standard as he joined staff at Springfield Bible Church in 1983—right as the church was disbanding. Not only was John jumping aboard; he was jumping with his wife and newborn child. Why? If you asked John Standard, his answer would probably be …
2020 Alumni Distinguished Service Award | John Standard (ThM, 1983) Read More »
Our Career Services Assistant and Alumni Media Coordinator, Aeriel Eichenberger (MACE, 2019), will be transitioning to a new position with Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX, on September 2. For over four years, we have had the pleasure of working alongside Aeriel on a day-to-day basis. She quickly became a vital part of our office, …
COVID-19 has put a hold on many children’s ministry programs inside and outside of the church this year, but some of you have found creative ways to spiritually engage your children virtually and in the home! Here are a few examples from our alumni parents and children’s ministers: After finishing as the missionary in residence …
Presently, I serve as an Associate Minister at Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dallas. I teach adult Bible classes, lead the Greater Men ministry, and serve on the preaching team. My wife and I serve together as the lead coordinators for the Greater Love Couples fellowship. At Greater Bethlehem, I am privileged to serve the …
DTS Dean of Students | Herman L. Baxter “Bax” (ThM, 2017) Read More »
The 2K 4 2K ministry is an opportunity to encourage and pray for a specific student throughout their time at DTS. As a DTS alumnus, you know the challenges and opportunities students encounter. Through your prayers, you help prepare servants who will lead for a lifetime of ministry. If you would like to be a …
From Life Flight Nurse to Christian Leadership Ielene was raised in a loving and happy family in Houston, TX. However, the Christian denomination of her family of origin did not promote personal Bible study. Despite attending services each week, it wasn’t until she was in her twenties that Ielene received Christ as her Lord and …
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Cor 3:18). Dr. Mark L. Bailey retires as president on June 30, 2020, after serving nineteen years in that role at DTS. His encouraging heart, commitment to Scripture, …
Celebrating the Retirement of Dr. Mark L. Bailey after 19 Years as DTS President Read More »
After finishing my ThM at DTS in 2011 and working a bit in corporate America, I moved to England to work on a PhD in textual criticism. I took up a post four years ago at LCC International University in Klaipėda, Lithuania, after my thesis was defended. There I taught Bible and Theology courses to …