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Late Start; Great Finish | Greg Harris (ThD, 1997)
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
RN to ThM for the Glory of God | Paula Tong (ThM, 2002)
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
A Simple Question | Matthew Glock (ThM, 1991)
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
BEE World | John McLaughlin (MABS, 2010)
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
Seven Thousand and Seven Hundred Miles
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.
Jan Carpenter (MACE, 2017)
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
Lucas Christian Academy | Zoe Perryman (MACM, 2005)
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
LIMBS International & Jim Hughey (MABS, 1985)
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
The Tale of a Missionary Musician | Phillip Hill (MABS, 2015)
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
2020 Alumni Distinguished Service Award | John Standard (ThM, 1983)
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
Talulah Ruger (MACE, 2006)
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.
Julie Smestad (MABS, 2014; DEdM, 2020)
After faithfully serving for almost a quarter of a century at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, Minnesota, it would have been easy for Julie Smestad to sit back and enjoy the fruit of her labor. For nine years, Julie led