Recent Alumni Visits
See who’s been stopping by the alumni office or reuniting around the world!
Arthur (ThM, 2010) and Olga (ThM, 2008) Alard
Arthur and Olga along with their son, Pavel, stopped by to see us! They’re from South Africa, and they told us all about the penguins, perfect since we’re decorating the office for Christmas!
Aubrey Collins (ThM, 2014)
Aubrey stopped by the Alumni Office today. We’re so glad he came to see us! We made sure to send him over to Hope for a coffee.
Alumni Connection//December 2025
Staying Connected Bill Boyd (ThM, 1965) celebrated his ninetieth birthday this November. He partied on the morning of his birthday with his Sunday school students, most of whom are young soldiers from Fort Bragg. He and his wife also celebrated with all of their kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. God is faithful! Alumni Representative Joe Allen (ThM, 1988) sent us some pictures from his travels. Preston Boone and Charonda Woods-Boone (MACE,
Alumni Distinguished Service Award//Joe Arthur (PhD, 2005)
The Alumni Office is honored to recognize this year’s DTS Alumni Distinguished Service Award winner, Joe Arthur (PhD, 2005). Joe and his wife, Meta, have spent a lifetime cultivating their love for the Lord, caring for their family, and building up the global church. A church planter and seminary professor in Brazil, Joe has mentored many. One of his greatest joys has been
Blake Holmes (ThM, 1999)
Blake came to visit us on this beautiful fall morning. We’re so glad he stopped by our office for a mug and a hug!
Houston Devotional//Hands Full of Grace: Thanksgiving Reimagined
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Rick Nohr (ThM, 2001; DMin, 2020)
Rick Nohr (ThM, 2001; DMin, 2020) serves as the Senior Pastor of Pine Ridge Bible Church located in Quincy, Michigan. The village boasts one stoplight, a seasonal Dairy Queen, and a Christmas tree farm. While Rick and his family moved to the Midwest town twenty-two years ago, Rick’s office still attests to his Texas roots. A
Eric (ThM, 2000) and Yvette (MABC, 2000) Mason
Eric and Yvette stopped by campus today, and we’re delighted they did! Rev. Stephen Brown (ThM, 2005) got to take them over to Hope Coffee on this lovely fall day.
Alumni Connection//November 2025
Staying Connected Alumni Representative Jeff Gilmore (ThM, 1979) sent us some pictures from his travels. Bob Josey, Jr. (ThM, 1988) received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Manna Bible College in Wilson, North Carolina. David Dean (ThM, 1992; PhD, 2008) and his wife have served in Hong Kong at
Ciaran (ThM, 2007) and June (MABS, 2006) Loughran
Ciaran and June stopped by to see us while in town for a conference, and we’re so glad they came to say hello all the way from Ireland!
Gentry (ThM, 1998)and Freda (MABC, 1996) Doxey
Gentry and Freda stopped by the office! It was getting to hear a little bit about their story and show them around the office and the Legacy Center. We’re glad they came to see us this fall!
Richard (ThM, 1984; DMin, 1993) and Vicki Hornok
Richard and Vicki stopped by to see us! They even brought some of their grandkids, and we were so thrilled to meet them all! Their visit made our day!