Greg Harris started ministry a little later than most. Before attending Talbot School of Theology for his MDiv and ThM, he had no theological training. When he left, his experience was teaching and coaching track in public schools, not teaching soteriology and biblical exposition. He never thought that this path would lead him anywhere other …
Late Start; Great Finish | Greg Harris (ThD, 1997) Read More »
Welcome to our continuing profile series of the alumni of DTS-Houston. This month we are highlighting the life and ministry of our sister, Paula Tong. Paula graduated from DTS in 2002 with a Master of Arts in Theology. Since that time, she has lived, worked, and ministered in Houston. “My life verse is Isaiah 61:1-3. …
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In March of 1991, a single question radically shifted Matt Glock’s life. During the World Evangelization Conference at DTS, Matt shared with Korky Davey, an evangelist with Open Air Campaigners UK, that he was finishing up his degree and open to where the Lord might lead him. Korky’s response was quite simple. “Why don’t you …
Pictured above from left to right: Larry Burns, John Attwood (MACM, 1991), Jody Dillow (ThM, 1969; ThD, 1978), Phil Leach (ThM, 1989), David Semmelbeck (MACE, 1991; MABS, 1991), Natalie McLaughlin, John McLaughlin (MABS, 2010), Shan Lewis. Not pictured: Arch Rutherford (ThM, 1971), Elaine Vitali (CBS, 1989), Larry Nees (ThM, 1976; DMin, 1998), Mary Waters, Norm …
Seven thousand and seven hundred miles is a long way. Yet, between the state of Virginia and the Himalayan mountain range, there is more than distance. The two are separated by language, religion, and customs. For seventeen years, Jack D. worked for Verizon in the state of Virginia. The job paid the bills, supported his …
Jan grew up in a Christian home in Houston, Texas, and she went with her family to church several times a week. As a result, she was consistently exposed to the word of God through Bible stories and prayer. She came to appreciate how those early childhood teachings translated into the spiritual disciplines that she …
Lucas Christian Academy (LCA) has an excellent relationship with Dallas Theological Seminary; four alumni currently work on staff (pictured above from left to right), including Harry Everett (MACE, 2014), Daniel Blair (ThM, 2017), Zoe Perryman (MACM, 2005), and Melanie Barfield (CGS, 2012). Before teaching at LCA, Zoe Perryman taught at a public school and treasured …
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There are over 40 million amputees in the world, and every thirty seconds, the number grows. In an instant, productive citizens are bereft of their mobility, independence, and dignity. Jim Hughey’s first exposure to LIMBS, a nonprofit organization that provides full leg prosthetics and rehabilitation programs to amputees, was at LeTourneau University. “It started as a …
To Phillip Hill, music will always be one of the most important means of communicating truth. For this reason, he started Phillip Hill Music in 2019. Through songwriting, he teaches truth globally by poeticizing Scripture and biblical doctrine with original melodies in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Greek. Phillip is currently serving as a full-time …
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Connecting God’s story to your life story with all of its messes and successes can become your ministry message. Talulah Ruger Talulah Ruger describes herself as a mother, grandmother, Bible teacher, nurse, relative, friend to many, and servant-follower of Christ. She is the proud mother of two adult children: Kelsey Ruger and Dr. Erica Giwa …