SUMMER 2021 1 Three national championships, record residential population, unprecedented engagement with the DBU Family, all in the midst of the Year of the Pandemic. By the grace of God, DBU persevered with courage and made history. HISTORY IN THE MAKING Summer 2021 | vol. 34 no. 1 THE DBU REPORT
DBU REPORT 2 4 Lessons Learned & Looking Forward 10 DBU Hosts Lion’s Den Conference 12 May 2021 Commencement 14 DBU Giving Day Recap 15 Spring Break in South Carolina 18 Church Matching Gift Program 24 DBU’s Department of Visual Arts 28 Legacy Alumni 30 DBU Alumnus Matt Ritter 32 News & Notes 39 New Master’s Degree Programs 40 Athletics - End of the Year Recap 43 Do You Know a Future Patriot?
SUMMER 2021 3 The DBU Report is a quarterly publication of Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Adam C. Wright, President. Editor: Dr. Blake Killingsworth, Vice President for Communications; Co-Editor: Kadra Fant, Director of Publications. Contributors: Mackenzie Lee, Assistant Director of Visual Communications; Kirsten McKimmey, Director of Visual Communications; Bailey Pylant, Director of News and Social Media; Reagan Ratcliff, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations; Courtney Smith, Digital and Social Media Strategist; Dr. Michael Whiting, Director of Written Content; Silas Bijja; Emmalie Ellis; Exauce Madjibe Dijo; Faith Myers. DBU Report, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211-9299. news@dbu.edu. The DBU Cheer and Patriette Teams each took home the title of National Champion at this year’s National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College Nationals competition held in Daytona, Florida, on April 8-11. The Cheer Team was led by Head Coach Callie Taylor and Graduate Assistant Coaches Haiden Herring and Presley Gilcrease. The Patriettes were led by Head Coach Brittni Bean and Assistant Coach Mackenzie Lee.
DBU REPORT 4 HIS FAITHFULNESS IS OUR HOPE Lessons Learned & Looking Forward “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” For over 30 years, Jeremiah 29:11-13 has been our theme Scripture passage at DBU. Stories from former prospective students, students, and DBU alumni, often share how it was these particular verses that impacted their calling to choose University Hill. The words first spoken to Israel by the prophet Jeremiah were to sustain them through some very difficult days in their history. What assurance did they have that God would be with them? How did they know His Word would be true? They knew by looking back and remembering where they had come from. The children of Israel were continuously reminded to consider God’s history of faithfulness to them as they moved forward with hope and obedience into the future. This was the primary purpose of remembering the Passover and Exodus from Egypt wherever they went. Oftentimes, they would also mark the place where God acted in a powerful way on their behalf. One of these instances is found in 1 Samuel 7:12, following victory over the Philistines: “Then Samuel took
SUMMER 2021 5 a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us.’” In the New Testament, Jesus took bread, “gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me’” (Luke 22:19). The disciples were instructed to continue doing this, memorializing the great things God had done, with their eyes set on the future return of the Lord. This past year, by the grace of God, we were able to witness His faithfulness to DBU in remarkable ways. We were able to do more than just endure the pandemic. We certainly had to make adjustments, but with proper cautions in place, we continued to press on in our mission of transforming and equipping servant leaders. We celebrated annual traditions beloved to our University Family, including a virtual Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise Award Dinner, Commencement, Ruth Awards Christmas program, MLK Unity Walk, Patriot Baseball Banquet, Spring Sing, and Homecoming. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11-13 Baseball won the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title this year, and several of our Athletics teams achieved top 10 rankings, while our Women’s Golf, Patriettes, and Cheer teams made University history as national champions.
DBU REPORT 6 “Future generations will look back on this past season at DBU and will join with us in praising God for His overwhelming faithfulness,” reflects DBU President, Dr. Adam C. Wright. “Now, with this year behind us, but never forgotten, we are already expecting even greater things in the year ahead. Our hope is in the Lord, and we remain steadfast in praying every day for His blessing over the DBU campus and for the students that He has brought—and will bring—to be uniquely transformed here.” “Future generations will look back on this past season at DBU and will join with us in praising God for His overwhelming faithfulness.” Dr. Adam C. Wright With this past challenging year in their rearview, our faculty and staff are reflecting on what they learned, while preparing to lead DBU effectively into a new year and are ready to welcome a whole new incoming generation of freshmen to life on the Hill later this summer. We asked several of our leaders here on campus to share their reflections on the past year along with their excitement for what is to come, and we pray their thoughts will inspire you to pause and join with us in giving thanks to the Lord for the legacy of His faithfulness to this University and our hope for the future. ________________________ Connor Smith Director of Athletics Despite the most unusual year in program history, our coaches, staff, and student-athletes have risen to the occasion and relentlessly pursued excellence. It has been the most successful year in our department’s history, both on and off the playing surfaces, and we give all of the glory and the praise to God. I am so proud of each of our programs and how they have modeled perseverance and leadership each step of the way. ________________________
SUMMER 2021 7 ________________________ David Reyes Dean of Spiritual Life This past year has been the most challenging year for me, however many good things came. There were many stressful moments, but walking through this season allowed me to cling to the Lord more than I ever have and see His faithfulness. We had to learn to lead in crisis. There may have been many small things, but each day brought unexpected twists. Through planning more events to keep students engaged, to contact tracing students, and to planning strategically for future growth and sustainability, it was a balancing act. I have seen an increase in students wanting to pursue leadership development as they have seen various leaders handle the pandemic differently but also see a need for more strong leaders. Our Patriot Leadership Institute— which consists of the Emerging Leader Program, Advanced Leader Program, and Ministry Leadership Program—saw a growth of students wanting more leadership development. All of these programs had great success as these students desired to improve their leadership. My goal is that we can continue to grow and develop those programs and get more students involved. I am excited to expand our Spiritual Life programming this fall as we relaunch our Men’s and Women’s ministry to provide more outlets for discipleship for our students. The fall is a great time to reengage students who may have felt disconnected in the past, and our hope is that more student organizations and more events will allow them to connect. ________________________
DBU REPORT 8 _______________________ Wayne Briggs Director of Student Life This has been the most life-changing year for me since I graduated with my undergraduate degree. I had finally settled in as the Resident Director of Lange when the pandemic started. It was heartbreaking to spend the second half of my first year as RD relatively alone in Lange, as many sheltered in place. The news of an in-person Fall 2020 semester was such a blessing! My fellow RDs and I navigated the hectic waters of University Housing in the midst of the pandemic. Nights were long, and I was physically, mentally, and emotionally drained by November. Then, I was approached with a new job offer. To my surprise, I was offered the role of Director of Student Life, beginning Spring 2021. It took so much strength to trust that the Lord was working for my good by changing my life so drastically. After all, being an RD was my favorite job that I had ever had. Looking back on that decision, I can see that God knew I needed rest. I was reminded that even when my whole world centers on caring for others, the Lord never stops caring for me. As I transitioned into the new role, I learned the value of delegation. My student workers welcomed me so well, and we were able to move through the rest of the semester with unity and determination. “I truly believe that this upcoming year will be filled with refreshing moments for our students to enjoy.” This fall will be my first fall semester as Director of Student Life. I could not be more thrilled for the opportunities planned to engage our new and current students. I truly believe that this upcoming year will be filled with refreshing moments for our students to enjoy. The Student Life office will be working diligently over the summer to prepare for some new events as well as our campus favorites. ________________________
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DBU REPORT 10 On April 21 and 22, Dallas Baptist University held the sixth annual Lion’s Den DFW Conference and Pitch Competition on campus. Grateful to be back live and in person after hosting last year’s conference online due to COVID-19, this year’s event was a great success and made Christ-centered business tactics accessible to all in attendance—professionals, entrepreneurs, and DBU students. Sponsoring organizations for the event included: HighGear, Sedera, Ambassadors Impact Network, Joseph Advisory, Eagle Venture Fund, MyStreme, WeldenField, Legends Texas, Barham & Maucere LLC, Impact Foundation, and EverSource Wealth Advisors. Founders of the DFW Lion’s Den event, Dallas business leaders Ed Pearce and Vip Vipperman, took part in the original Lion’s Den event in Birmingham, Alabama. The duo desired to hold a similar event right in the heart of Texas—thus, The Lion’s Den DFW was born. Since its creation, DBU has served as the conference’s host facility and the bond between the two groups has grown each year. Dr. Ross O’Brien, Director of the Center for Business as Mission (BAM) at DBU, explains that when BAM was established in 2013, one of the long-term goals the department had was to hold a faith-oriented business plan competition. “I thought it would take years to develop this event as there are so many components to such an event and a lot of resources required to carry it out,” explains Dr. O’Brien. “However, within the first year the Lord led a few businessmen to our doorstep.” This year, the conference held on campus consisted of a two-day event composed of both virtual and in-person breakout sessions, including a Keynote Luncheon with Emmy-Award winning journalist, podcaster, speaker, and best-selling author Paula Faris. In addition to five highly accredited individuals, this year two DBU students—Jessica Fragoso and Tamanno Hodjihanova—were able to serve as judges for the annual Pitch Competition. Three awards were given based on the following criteria: Economic—most likely to have a solid The Lion’s Den DFW Conference 2021: Living Out “Business as Mission” financial return on investment; Mission—most likely to have a sound ministry or missional impact; and Overall— the best combination of economic and missional impact. Not only do those who attend receive trustworthy business advice and the opportunity to see real life entrepreneurs at work, throughout the course of the conference, Dr. O’Brien explains, “Students get to see examples of companies that genuinely seek to honor the Lord and co-labor with Him in restoring creation. They see real life examples of what we talk about in class.” The founders of many of the companies in attendance are often willing to visit with students. The conference acts as a great networking opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs, and DBU students. The event also gives exposure to DBU and its beautiful campus. The hard work of The Lion’s Den DFW does not begin or end with the annual conference. In addition to the event held at DBU, The Lion’s Den DFW holds virtual Practice Pitch Breakfasts the second Tuesday of every month. These events are free, informative, and a fun way to connect with other entrepreneurs around the country. DBU is proud to partner with Christian organizations like The Lion’s Den DFW that show students what it means to truly carry out Business as Mission and encourage Christian businessmen and women to invest their efforts in Kingdom impacting endeavors. ESTD 2016 • DALLAS • FORT WORTH Paula Faris, Keynote Luncheon speaker, Emmy-Award winning journalist, podcaster, speaker, and best-selling author
SUMMER 2021 11 The Lion’s Den DFW Conference 2021: Living Out “Business as Mission” Announcements and Kickoff: Ed Pearce and Vip Vipperman (Founders of Lion’s Den DFW) Session 1 Guest Speakers: Andrew Firman - Next Gen Family Office Beto Pallares - Investing in Diverse Businesses and Entrepreneurs Heidi Ganahl - Investing in Female Founders Wes Lyons - Businesses Making Impact in Anti-Trafficking Session 2 Guest Speakers: Raymond Harris - Investing in Media and Movies Pete Ochs - Investing in and Employing Ex-Offenders Josh Chodniewicz - Equity Crowdfunding Wade Myers - Building a Great Team Keynote Luncheon with Paula Faris Annual Pitch Competition Josh Chodniewicz & Chris Fryar - Fundify Chris Kaspar - Techless Ashleigh Kennedy - Neurovine Cara Armstrong - Baby Barista Charley Donaldson - CaringBand Vanessa Bouche - Savhera Xavier Longwa - Sole 2 Soul Movement Timm Peddie - Townie Pro Robert Bouwens - Flexpenser Highlight of Lion’s Den DFW Previous Company, Livful JUDGES: Cara Arnold, Trey Bowles, Bill Dawkins, Jessica Fragoso, Tamanno Hodjihanova, Katherine Trout, and Doug Williamson SPONSORS: Ambassadors Impact Network, Barham & Maucere LLC, Dallas Baptist University, Eagle Venture Fund, EverSource Wealth Advisors, HighGear, Impact Foundation, Joseph Advisory, Legends Texas, Lion’s Den DFW, MyStreme, Sedera, and WeldenField ESTD 2016 • DALLAS • FORT WORTH
DBU REPORT 12 MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT With necessary precautions in place, Dallas Baptist University held four in-person Spring Commencement ceremonies in Pilgrim Chapel on May 13 and 14, celebrating 333 bachelor’s graduates, 209 master’s graduates, and 12 doctoral graduates. In his opening remarks to the graduating class of 2021, Dr. Adam C. Wright encouraged this new generation of alumni who are being called out to serve the Lord in these especially unusual and difficult times that they must daily seek wisdom, spiritual discernment, and learn to wait upon the Lord. “Too often we get ahead of God. We should be reflective, still, and wait. God will show you. He will make His will evident and known if we will truly pray ‘Thy will be done.’” During each of the commencement services, special addresses were given by three beloved Christian leaders who have each impacted both DBU and the world for Christ. 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m Thursday: Jurie Kriel Jurie Kriel, together with his wife Karin, are innovating 5twelve City Church, reaching the urban core of Austin, Texas. Jurie also co-founded and leads NXT Move, serves as the catalyst for cities for the Lausanne Movement, works closely with Movement.org, led the team that initiated Movement Day Africa, and co-founded and led the Timothy Ministry Training seminary. As a part of Doxa Deo leadership in South Africa, Jurie was a senior pastor overseeing six campuses in Pretoria, South Africa. He currently holds the position of CEO of Movement DFW and serves as a church consultant, influencing and helping plant churches in key cities around the world. Jurie and Karin have been married for 20 years and have two boys, Joshua and Ethan. 10:00 a.m. Friday Commencement Service: Dr. Mike Simmons Dr. Mike Simmons has served as pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, Texas, for the past 30 years. Dr. Simmons obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (now Virginia Tech). He later earned his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Jurie Kriel and DBU President Dr. Adam C. Wright Dr. Mike Simmons
SUMMER 2021 13 Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Newburg Theological Seminary and Bible College. He has served on numerous committees through the Dallas Baptist Association and the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board. Dr. Simmons has also been an adjunct instructor in the College of Christian Faith at DBU since 2011. Dr. Simmons and his wife, Beverly, have three children and will celebrate 40 years of marriage this summer. 3:00 p.m. Friday Commencement Service: Dr. Jan Daehnert Dr. William Jan Daehnert was ordained at Calvary Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree at Howard Payne University, Dr. Daehnert went on to also obtain his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Daehnert served as a full-time staff member at the Baptist General Convention of Texas, has led congregations and their members in nearly 450 meditations, and has stepped in as interim pastor in 58 churches across Texas. He joined the DBU Family in 1998 and is currently serving as an Associate Professor and as the Interim Director of the Master of Arts in Student Ministry Program. Upon retirement later this year, he will begin serving as Director of the Ministry Guidance Program at DBU. Dr. Daehnert and his wife, Carol, have two children and four grandchildren. The Daehnerts are members of Plymouth Park Baptist Church where they have served for more than 40 years. DBU Chancellor Dr. Gary Cook and Dr. Jan Daehnert
DBU REPORT 14 DBU GIVING DAY RECAP DBU celebrated its annual Giving Day on May 3, raising over $220,000 in support for student scholarships, athletics, building projects, campus programs, and more. An annual tradition, DBU Giving Day commemorates the groundbreaking of University Hill on May 3, 1964. Over 50 years later, DBU remains committed to its primary mission to produce servant leaders and transform lives. As a part of DBU Giving Day, the University announced the opportunity for individuals to secure a Legacy Brick on the historic grounds of University Hill for gifts of $500 or more. If you would like to purchase a personalized brick to be placed on the DBU campus, please visit dbu.edu/legacybrick. You may also mail your donation to us at Office of University Advancement at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 214-333-5168. Thank you to all of our alumni, friends, and supporters who gave to Giving Day this year! To see stories of life change and impact on social media from the DBU Family, use #DBUGivingDay. More an GIVING DAY $220,000 given for GIVING DAY 120 donors for More an GIVING DAY $1,833 per donor for Average gift of
SUMMER 2021 15 This year, DBU introduced a new travel study trip to South Carolina. The trip, envisioned and led by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Jay Harley, focused on South Carolina’s role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Era. Students traveled to various cities across South Carolina. While in Charleston, the group visited sites such as Fort Sumter, where the first shots in the Civil War were fired. They also saw Drayton Hall, a prominent plantation preserved and transformed into a museum. They visited the Old Slave Mart Museum, the location where slaves were auctioned in Charleston, and the Mother Emanuel AME Church, the oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Southern U.S., with a rich history Spring Break in South Carolina which includes the location of the tragic Charleston church shootings in 2015. In Columbia, the students visited the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, a museum celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights activist, and the South Carolina State House, where the group met with State Senator Thomas McElveen. Throughout the trip, Dr. Harley, Dr. Tempress Asagba, Dean of Students, and Dr. Jordan Davis, Director of Counseling and Spiritual Care, gave engaging lectures and provided students with thought-provoking questions for reflection. The following pages provide reflections from students. DBU students, staff, and faculty pictured with State Senator Thomas McElveen at the South Carolina State House
DBU REPORT 16 Anna Taylor, Senior One of the most meaningful places for me was the Mother Emanuel AME Church. We visited the site in Charleston and learned how involved members of the church were in the Civil Rights movement and how central the church was for Black Americans during the emancipation period. Black churches in general were outlawed at one point in South Carolina because they preached the message of freedom for all. The church bravely continued to preach the message of freedom, even when they had to go underground. This place was a testament to me of the boldness, bravery, and resilience of black communities in this country. The trip reminded me in so many ways that injustice is always worth speaking out against and justice is always worth fighting for. I believe God calls us to do this work, and I am inspired by those who have bravely answered that call in American history. Joey Razo, Graduate Student One of the most impactful sites for me on the trip was the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House. Here was the home of a Civil Rights leader who acted nearly 40 years before Martin Luther King, Jr., yet her name was not known to many in our group. Her work laid out the foundation and support that would be needed for effective change. The time we took to listen to her story, see the fruits of her labor, and understand her struggle was eye opening. She was an ordinary individual who made extraordinary choices, and her home was a lesson of the future and what can happen when we let our hearts be opened, our bodies be instruments, and our voices be heard. It is on each of us to make the conscious decision to be a part of change. People like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Modjeska Simkins were just ordinary people. They made the decision to stand up for their own rights and the rights of others, and it is also on us to make that same choice. Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston Dr. Tempress Asagba, DBU Dean of Students, speaks with students in front of Gantt Cottage, the location where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote his iconic “I Have a Dream.”
SUMMER 2021 17 Josiephine Allen, Junior Visiting Drayton Hall impacted me the most on the trip. Upon walking on its front steps I was mesmerized with its Palladian architecture, live oak trees, Spanish moss, and a beautiful view of the Ashley River. I viewed the plantation as a tourist attraction and felt guilty right after. I had to divert my focus to the fact that this place wasn’t beautiful to the enslaved people who lived there years ago. They endured such hardship in that very place. They were denied freedom, mistreated, and even stripped of their identity. It was emotional to walk through Drayton Hall. I am thankful to DBU for letting me be a part of this new travel opportunity. Though there was a lot to unpack, I discovered so much not only about myself, but also about many others. I am an African-American woman who will always remember the lives of those enslaved, brutally taken, and those who bravely fought for equal rights. This trip has encouraged me to celebrate those that have worked hard for civil rights and continue learning about others who left their footprints. Edgar Ramirez, Junior We had many tough conversations as a group throughout the whole experience. These conversations would have to be my favorite part of our time in South Carolina because of how impactful they have been in shaping a lot of my current views. We discussed topics such as the twisted psychology of slavery while at Drayton Hall and the harsh truths behind symbols while at the State House in Columbia. I couldn’t have imagined that I would grow as much as I did during the week in South Carolina. One of my favorite takeaways from the trip is that we should not run away from difficult conversations but instead be open to learning from them. We should educate ourselves about difficult and controversial subjects while also viewing history through a critical lens in order to grow as a society. I am beyond thankful for the wisdom that was shared from our trip leaders, and I plan to incorporate these truths into my everyday life. I am glad to say that I returned to Texas as a more educated and appreciative person than I was before I left. An outside image of Drayton Hall outside of Charleston, and below is an interior image of the slave quarters located in the basement. Dr. Jordan Davis, DBU Director of Counseling and Spiritual Care, leads a discussion with students about some of the difficult and painful aspects of history.
DBU REPORT 18 For more than 20 years, DBU has partnered with churches around the world to provide scholarship funds for incredible students. Currently, as churches provide scholarship money for their selected students, DBU will match dollar for dollar up to $3,500 per academic year, doubling that amount to potentially become $7,000 of aid for individuals seeking to fulfill their academic calling. Below, we have listed the churches who provided scholarship aid for their students in 2020, along with the total amount of aid they provided, and the number of donations they made. During that year, DBU helped students through this program by matching $1.8 million in scholarships. Is your church a part of this list? Would you like for it to be? If you would like more information about this special program, please contact DBU Financial Aid at 214.333.5363 or finaid@dbu.edu or go to www.dbu.edu/financial-aid. CHURCH MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM Abba’s House DFW, Keller $1,050 1 Abundant Life Church, Grapevine $1,750 1 Acts Fellowship Church, Pflugerville $3,000 1 Agape Baptist Church, Dallas $3,500 1 Agape Fellowship Christian Center, DeSoto $3,500 2 Alianza Con Dios Church, Bogota, Colombia $5,995 5 Aliento de Vida, Dallas $3,000 1 Alive Myanmar Church, Lewisville $5,500 2 Allen Bible Church, Allen $3,500 1 Alliance Church, Lubbock $500 1 Alpha & Omega, Dallas $810 1 Ark of Safety Church of God in Christ, Mansfield $1,000 1 Assembléia de Deus Familia Debaixo Da Graca-Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $1,254 1 Associacao Da Igreja Metodista, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $3,100 4 Atlanta Church of God, Atlanta $3,500 1 Aurora Baptist Church, Aurora $3,500 1 Authentic City, Arlington $3,100 1 Baishi Peace Church, Zhejiang Province, China $7,000 2 Baylor Baptist Church, Ennis $3,500 2 Beacon Hill Baptist Church, San Antonio $3,500 4 Beijing Jioliili Church, China $6,500 2 Believer’s Baptist Church International, Riverdale, GA $5,164 1 Bethel Apostolic, Grand Prairie $4,300 3 Bethel Romanian Apostolic Church, Dallas $1,600 2 Bethlehem Baptist, Mansfield $1,500 1 Binnerri Church, Richardson $3,015 2 Birdville Baptist Church, Haltom City $7,000 2 Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Midlothian $3,395 1 Bountiful Blessings Fellowship, Little Rock, AR $1,000 1 Brazilian American Baptist Church, Plano $4,100 5 Bridgeway Church, Wesley Chapel, FL $3,500 1 Brockton Portuguese Foursquare Church, Brockton, MA $3,500 1 Brookeland Missionary Baptist Church, Brookeland $3,500 1 Brookwood Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA $1,500 2 Community Life Church, Forney $17,300 15
SUMMER 2021 19 Calvary Baptist Church, Kaufman $3,500 2 Calvary Baptist Church, McAllen $2,400 2 Calvary Baptist Church, Vernon $2,500 1 Calvary Bible Church of Richardson $3,500 1 Calvary Christian Fellowship of Midland $1,000 1 Care Church, Richardson $500 1 Carthage First Baptist Church, Carthage $3,800 1 Casa Amistad, Grand Prairie $2,000 2 Casa de Oracion, Kearny, NJ $3,500 1 Casa View Baptist Church, Mesquite $4,000 1 Castillo de El Rey San Antonio, San Antonio $3,500 1 Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Whitney $1,500 2 Cedar Cross Country Church, Alvarado $1,750 1 Central Baptist Church, Blooming Grove $2,840 2 Centro Cristiano Familiar Cuadrangular de Quito, Ecuador $3,500 1 Centro Evangelistico, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $2,000 1 Centro Familiar Cristiano de Dallas, Duncanville $3,500 2 Chapelwood United Methodist Church, $1,000 1 Cherubim and Seraphim HOC Church, Grand Prairie $7,000 2 Chinese Evangelical Free Church, Monterey Park, CA $5,250 2 Chino Valley Community Church, Chino Hills, CA $2,200 2 Chisum Trails Cowboy Church, Powderly $3,812 3 Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth $3,500 2 Christ Church, Irving $7,000 2 Christ Fellowship, McKinney $500 1 Christ International Church, Irving $1,500 1 Christ the Cornerstone Community Church, DeSoto $1,200 1 Christ United Methodist Church, College Station $1,000 1 Church 3:16, Cedarcreek, MO $600 1 Church Aflame, Demopolis, AL $6,000 3 Church Aflame World Outreach, Demopolis, AL $1,000 1 Church Evangelistic Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $1,750 2 Church of Christ Hyderabad, India $1,500 2 Church of God, Garland $7,000 2 Church of Hope, Sarasota, FL $1,000 1 Church of Living Waters, Rosenberg $11,500 4 Church of the Little Lamb, Lewisville $1,287 1 Church of the Nazarene, Dallas $3,500 3 Church on the Rock, Texarkana $2,950 1 Church on the Rock in Katy, Houston $500 1 Churchill Baptist Church, San Antonio $1,400 1 Coat Baptist Church, Magee, MS $200 1 Cockrell Hill Baptist Church, Dallas $3,500 1 Community Baptist Church, Ferris $2,000 1 Community Baptist Church, Grady, AL $1,000 1 Community Christian Fellowship, Siloam Springs, AR $5,063 3 Comunidad Cristiana Su Majestad, Barranquilla, Colombia $1,100 2 Comunidad de Fe, Chile $380 1 Concord Church, Dallas $17,286 9 Connection Church, Columbia, TN $3,500 1 Connell Baptist Church, Fort Worth $1,000 1 Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas $8,700 4 Cornerstone Chinese Bible Church of Texas, Richardson $3,000 1 Cornerstone Church, Coppell $3,550 3 Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, Allen $2,500 2 Cowboy Church of Ennis $2,000 1 Creekwood Church, Mansfield $2,000 3 Crestview Baptist Church, Georgetown $460 1 Cross Church, Springdale, AR $500 2 Cross Timbers Church, Argyle $1,000 1 Crosspoint Community Church, Rockwall $7,000 2 Crossroads, Odessa $2,411 2 Crossroads Baptist Church, The Woodlands $2,500 5 Crossroads Christian Church, Shawnee, KS $1,156 1 Crossroads of Life Assembly of God, Duncanville $2,000 1 CSI Church of Dallas $3,500 1 Da-Chiao Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, Taipei City, Taiwan $2,425 5 Daegu Woori Church, Daegu, South Korea $2,250 3 Dallas Chin Baptist Church, Dallas $7,000 6 Dallas Chinese Bible Church, Richardson $3,550 2 Dallas Fort Worth Kachin Baptist Church, Arlington $3,500 1 Dallas House of Prayer, Dallas $1,862 4 Danyang Baptist Church, Chungbuk, South Korea $2,000 1 David’s Tabernacle Christian Church, Jakarta, Indonesia $3,500 1 Dayspring of Dallas $1,000 1 De Mujer International $3,500 1 Denton County Cowboy Church, Ponder $1,000 1 DFW Church of Christ, Irving $500 1 DFW New Beginnings, Bedford $26,700 5 Disciple Central Community Church, DeSoto $1,750 1 Diversity Church, Arlington $5,542 3 Eastern Hills Baptist Church, Garland $1,600 1 Ebenezer Baptist Mission, Kennett, MO $2,495 2 El Divino Salvador, Tamaulipas, Mexico $4,700 3 El Punto de Encuentro Iglesia Cristiana, Cundinamarca, Colombia $3,500 1 Eliacim El Paso, El Paso $3,500 1 Elk Ridge Baptist Church, Stephenville $500 1 Emmanuel Community Church, Conyers, GA $3,499 6 Emmanuel Korean United Methodist Church, Dallas $23,057 9 Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Mesquite $3,500 1 Erez Church, Terrell $18,305 20 Ethiopian Evangelical Baptist Church, Garland $9,974 6 Evergreen Baptist Church, Bixby, OK $4,250 2 Everlove Baptist Church, Daejeon, South Korea $9,300 5 Exodus Church, Cochin, India $3,500 4 Fairfield Baptist Church, Cypress $1,500 1 Faith Baptist Church, Hyderabad, India $3,500 1 Family Union Missionary Christian Church, Dallas $3,500 1 Family Worship Center, Pueblo, CO $3,500 1 Federation Des Eglises Et Missions Evangeliques, West Africa $7,000 2 Fee Fee Baptist Church, Bridgeton, MO $4,614 3 Fellowship of Montgomery $6,170 4 Fielder Church, Arlington $6,400 8 First Baptist Church at the Fields, Carrollton $10,499 5 First Baptist Church, Amarillo $2,800 2
DBU REPORT 20 CHURCH MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK $10,000 2 First Baptist Church, Athens $3,000 1 First Baptist Church, Blooming Grove $3,000 1 First Baptist Church, Branson, MO $1,350 3 First Baptist Church, Burleson $1,850 6 First Baptist Church, Colleyville $8,789 1 First Baptist Church, Conroe $3,562 3 First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi $1,500 1 First Baptist Church, Corsicana $2,500 1 First Baptist Church, Dallas $4,500 3 First Baptist Church, Duncanville $12,966 9 First Baptist Church, Everman $1,000 1 First Baptist Church, Farmington, NM $3,447 3 First Baptist Church, Flint $1,742 2 First Baptist Church, Floresville $3,500 2 First Baptist Church, Garland $900 1 First Baptist Church, Glen Rose $2,650 2 First Baptist Church, Graham $1,000 1 First Baptist Church, Grapevine $300 1 First Baptist Church, Henderson $553 1 First Baptist Church, Iraan $1,000 1 First Baptist Church, Irving $250 1 First Baptist Church, Joelton, TN $3,500 2 First Baptist Church, Kaufman $3,500 2 First Baptist Church, Killeen $2,500 2 First Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN $3,485 1 First Baptist Church, Lake Jackson $2,000 1 First Baptist Church, Lewisport, KY $3,500 1 First Baptist Church, Lewisville $3,500 1 First Baptist Church, Marble Falls $1,000 1 First Baptist Church, McKinney $2,500 1 First Baptist Church, Midland $1,518 2 First Baptist Church, Midlothian $10,500 6 First Baptist Church, Muskogee, OK $2,000 1 First Baptist Church, Plano $5,950 5 First Baptist Church, Possum Kingdom Lake, Graford $4,000 3 First Baptist Church, Quitaque $500 1 First Baptist Church, Rowlett $2,625 3 First Baptist Church, Sherman $5,000 4 First Baptist Church, Silverton $300 1 First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs $500 1 First Baptist Church, Tahoka $3,500 3 First Baptist Church, Terrell $2,000 1 First Baptist Church, Texarkana $1,000 1 First Baptist Church, The Woodlands $2,000 2 First Baptist Church, Venus $1,000 1 First Baptist Church, Victoria $3,500 1 First Baptist Church, Watonga, OK $3,500 1 First Baptist Church, Waxahachie $2,500 4 First Baptist Church, Wylie $400 1 First Baptist Church of Academy, Little River $3,500 1 First Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA $7,802 1 First Baptist Church of Bryan $12,000 2 First Baptist Church of La Vernia $375 1 First Baptist Church of Lorenzo $3,004 1 First Baptist Church of North Augusta, SC $4,688 3 First Baptist Church of Windom $1,000 1 First Christian Church of Harlingen $4,500 4 First Deaf Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA $3,500 1 First Methodist Pentecostal Church, Santiago, Chile $3,500 8 First United Methodist Church, Arlington $1,200 2 Flint Baptist Church, Flint $1,000 1 Floris United Methodist Church, Herndon, VA $2,048 2 Flourish City Church, Westlake $8,749 15 Forest Hill Church, Fort Worth $500 1 Fort Bragg Grace Community Church, Fort Bragg, CA $7,000 2 Forum Terrace Church of Christ, Grand Prairie $3,500 1 Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA $1,500 1 Frazier Berean Baptist Church, Dallas $1,057 2 Freedom Community Church, Midlothian $2,500 1 Fu Xing Zhi Jia Church, Wuhan Hubei, China $3,500 4 Gaoxin Christ’s Church, Hunan Province, China $3,500 4 Gateway Church, Kountze $4,290 3 Gateway International Christian Church, Houston $300 2 Genesis Metro Church, Frisco $7,000 2 Georgetown Baptist Church, Pottsboro $2,500 1 Gereja Pantekosta Tabernakel Jemaat Petra Puuduria, Indonesia $4,200 7 GKPB Masa Depan Cerah, Surabaya, Indonesia $3,500 4 Glad Tidings Church, Lake Charles, LA $220 1 Glad Tidings Church, Lubbock $984 3 Global Church of Ferris $1,800 1 Global Gathering Church, Grand Prairie $2,584 3 Global Light International Church, Grand Prairie $6,000 2 Golinda Baptist Church, Lorena $3,867 4 Gospel City Church, Arlington $14,000 5 Graca Sobre Graca Familia, Pernambuco, Brazil $7,026 8 Grace and Hope Chapel, Plateau State, Nigeria $3,500 4 Grace Assembly of God, Spring Valley, NY $5,000 2 Grace Church, Haltom City $3,550 2 Grace Covenant Church, DeSoto $3,500 2 Grace OKC Fellowship Church, Oklahoma City, OK $3,500 1 Grace Outreach Center, Plano $500 1 Grace Reformed Baptist Church $3,500 1 Granbury Baptist Church, Granbury $6,350 3
SUMMER 2021 21 Great Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Irving $7,000 2 Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas $7,000 2 Greater Ideal Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas $500 1 Greater Waco Baptist Church, Waco $3,500 1 Greensboro Chinese Christian Church, High Point, NC $6,591 2 Gwangju Jordan Baptist Church, South Korea $7,000 2 Haliluya Church, Harbin, China $3,500 1 Hallmark Baptist Church, Fort Worth $500 1 Hampton Road Baptist Church, DeSoto $900 3 Hangang Central Methodist Church, Seoul, South Korea $3,500 1 Hanuri Korean Baptist Church, Carrollton $5,250 4 Hays Hills Baptist Church, Buda $1,000 1 Heaven’s Glorious Embassy, Plano $3,500 1 Henderson’s First Baptist Church, Henderson $500 1 Hesston Mennonite Brethren Church, Hesston, KS $3,735 3 Highland Baptist Church, Waco $3,000 3 Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas $3,873 3 Highlands Church, Scottsdale, AZ $3,000 1 Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cedar Hill $10,000 12 Holly Springs Baptist Church, Garrison $2,000 1 Hunters Glen Baptist Church, Plano $1,904 2 Hyde Park Baptist Church, Austin $10,000 2 Hyn-Dol Sunkyo Mission, Los Angeles, CA $900 1 ICF Luzern, Switzerland $7,000 2 Iglesia Ammi, Barranquilla, Colombia $3,000 4 Iglesia Apostolica Jesucristo Lasolu, Dallas $3,400 2 Iglesia Asambleas de Dios de Chile, Metropolitana, Chile $5,902 12 Iglesia Avivamiento Cristiano, Dallas $800 1 Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida $2,500 3 Iglesia Bautista Agua Viva $3,500 2 Iglesia Bautista Bet-El, Central 916000 Santiago, $4,100 3 Iglesia Bautista Cristo Es la Verdad, Houston $2,500 2 Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad of Hidalgo, Hidalgo $2,349 1 Iglesia Bautista Inglewood, Grand Prairie $3,500 1 Iglesia Bautista la Roca, Garland $3,000 2 Iglesia Bautista Nueva Luz, Mission $3,500 2 Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida of Johnson County, Joshua $400 1 Iglesia Bautista Victoria En Cristo, Fort Worth $3,500 1 Iglesia Comunidad Crisiana de Fe Y Restauracion, Bucaramanga, Chile $3,350 4 Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana de Fe, Bogota, Colombia $1,750 1 Iglesia Cristiana Comunidad Cristo Viene, Houston $2,294 1 Iglesia Cristiana Cristo a Las Naciones, Cuadra Al Sur, Brazil $4,375 5 Iglesia Cristiana Cristo a Las Naciones, Ovilla $5,250 2 Iglesia Cristiana de Formacion Y Liberazgo, Cauca, Colombia $5,250 4 Iglesia Cristiana El Shaddai, Dallas $14,000 4 Iglesia Cristiana Emmanuel, Laredo $4,393 4 Iglesia Cristiana Manantial En El Desierto, El Paso $4,800 4 Iglesia de Dios 7 Dia, Mexico City, Mexico $7,000 2 Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesuscristo, Weston, FL $1,315 1 Iglesia de la Familia, Chaco, $3,036 4 Iglesia Del Nazareno, Westminister, CO $3,200 2 Iglesia Evangelica Buen Pastor Pifo, Quito, Ecuador $5,270 5 Iglesia Evangelica Roca Fuerte, Fort Worth $3,500 1 Iglesia Jesus la Roca, Providence de Manabi, Ecuador $775 2 Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile, Santiago, Chile $2,340 5 Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile, Concepcion, Chile $5,900 7 Iglesia Nuevo Comienzo, Mount Vernon $2,345 1 Iglesia Pentecostal El Alfarero, Dallas $613 1 Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Hispana Central, Houston $2,150 1 Iglesia Reyes Y Sacerdotes, Melendez, Colombia $5,250 5 Iglesia Vive, DeSoto $1,400 2 Igreja Apostolica Adonai, Sao Paulo, Brazil $3,499 7 Igreja Apostolica Casa Restaurada, Sao Paulo, Brazil $2,990 4 Igreja Apostólica Vivo Caminho, Rio Verde Goiás, Brazil $1,750 1 Igreja Batista Boas Novas, Sao Paulo, Brazil $2,950 1 Igreja Batista Da Lagoinha, Belo Horizonte Mg, Brazil $3,500 4 Igreja Batista Da Praia Da Costa, Espirito Santo, Brazil $3,500 4 Igreja Batista do Farol, Alagoas, Brazil $742 1 Igreja Batista Do Planalto, Fortaleza Ceara, Brazil $4,472 6 Igreja Batista Em Bras de Pina, Brazil $3,500 3 Igreja Batista Getsemani, Belo Horizonte Mg, Brazil $2,950 1 Igreja Batista Memorial de Alphaville, Sao Paulo, Brazil $4,250 2 Igreja Batista Renovo, Sao Paulo, Brazil $2,000 2 Igreja Bom Pastor, Philadelphia, PA $400 1 Igreja Do Evangelho Quadrangular Geracao de Adoradores, Parana, Brazil $3,500 4 Igreja Do Nazareno, Nova Iguacu Rio de Janeir, Brazil $1,500 2 Igreja Do Renovo, Sao Paulo, Brazil $3,250 4 Igreja Edificando Em Cristo, Brazil $3,500 1 Igreja Luz As Nacoes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $2,859 3 Igreja Manancial de Aguas de Aracatuba, Aracatuba Sao Paulo, Brazil $4,000 6 Igreja Presbiteriana Renovad de Aracju, Aracaju, Brazil $1,700 1
DBU REPORT 22 CHURCH MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM Ministerio Apostolico Casa Restaurada, Santos, Brazil $923 1 Ministerio Fuentes de Agua Viva, Miami, FL $3,500 2 Ministerios Luz Para El Mundo, Grand Prairie $4,627 2 Ministero Internazionale Gesu Cristo E Il Signore, Switzerland $3,500 1 Mission Salem, Grand Prairie $5,250 3 Missionary Baptist Church, Corsicana $1,750 1 Mount Gilead Baptist Church, Italy $300 1 Mustard Seed Children’s School, Arlington $3,500 1 Nam Thai Catholic Church, Vietnam $7,000 14 Nantou Hong Hua Yuan Church, Shenzhen, China $3,500 7 Nasom Church, Seoul, South Korea $5,000 2 Nations Impact Church, DeSoto $1,660 1 New Beginning Fellowship Church, Mesquite $1,730 1 New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, Dallas $7,022 2 New Greater Morning Glory Baptist Church, Fort Worth $817 1 New Life Baptist Church, Nam Yang Ju, South Korea $3,500 1 New Light Church of Tampa, FL $500 1 New Wine Christian Fellowship, Pasadena $3,100 5 New Zion Baptist Church, Bonham $1,750 2 North Dallas Family Church, Carrollton $1,750 1 North Park Baptist Church, North Richland Hills $3,000 3 Northside Baptist Church, Carrollton $1,000 1 Northside Baptist Church, Corsicana $5,250 2 Northwest Chinese Church, Round Rock $3,600 3 Omni Fellowship, Cedar Hill $500 1 One Humanity One God, Hyderabad, India $6,930 2 Open Door Church, Burleson $4,000 1 Open Door Church of Irving $3,650 2 Oryun Community Church, Seoul, South Korea $3,500 1 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Fort Worth $2,500 1 Ovilla Road Baptist Church, Ovilla $2,000 2 Ovilla United Methodist Church, Ovilla $3,500 1 Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas $6,900 4 Parkway Hills Baptist Church, Plano $7,000 3 Parroquia Rectoria de Jesus Resucitado, San Luis Potosi, Mexico $2,400 3 Pathway Church, Burleson $500 1 Percilla Community Church, Grapeland $1,750 1 Pottsboro Ministerial Alliance, Pottsboro $500 1 Praise Cathedral, Dallas $3,500 1 Presbyterian Renewed Church, Brazil $682 1 Preston Highlands Baptist Church, Dallas $1,000 1 Primeira Igreja Batista Da Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $1,270 2 Primeira Igreja Batista de Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil $3,500 1 Primeira Igreja Batista de Magé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $3,500 4 Primeira Igreja Batista de Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil $3,500 1 Primeira Igreja Batista de Sao Paulo, Brazil $3,500 4 Primera Iglesia Bautista, Laredo $4,500 2 Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Alvarado $3,500 1 Primera Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida, Dallas $898 2 Primera Iglesia Bautista-Belen, Kerrville $3,500 1 Promised Land Full Gospel Baptist Church, Arlington $9,163 5 Red Oak Faith Fellowship, Red Oak $5,000 2 Redeemed Christian Church of God, Fort Worth $3,560 2 Redeemer Temple, Arvada, CO $6,100 2 Resurrection Life Church, Cadillac, MI $3,500 1 Rhea’s Mill Baptist Church, McKinney $1,000 1 Ridgeview Fellowship, Blue Ridge $3,750 4 Rio de Vida Church, Richardson $4,160 2 Rise Fellowship, Celina $2,879 3 Igreja Reformada Agua Da Vida, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil $14,000 16 In Christ We Stand Churches International, Lewisville $3,500 2 Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, Lubbock $1,000 1 Inpursuit Church, Uttar Pradesh, India $3,500 1 International Ministry Rio de Vida Church, Richardson $3,594 2 Jeju International Church, South Korea $3,500 1 Jiangyin Rock Presbyterian Church, Jiangyin, China $3,585 1 Jinan Faith and Hope and Love Church, American Samoa, $3,500 1 Joshua House of Prayer, Converse $1,925 3 Joshua House of Worship, Converse $600 1 Joy Christian Fellowship, Englewood, NJ $5,000 3 Joyful Korean Community Church, Plano $7,000 4 Jujung Church, Chungcheongbuk-Do, South Korea $3,500 1 Keystone Church of Mesquite $500 1 Kingsland Baptist Church, Katy $6,301 3 Kingston Chinese Alliance Church, Canada $3,500 1 Korea Central Church, Seoul, South Korea $3,500 1 Korean North Central United Methodist Church, The Colony $3,000 1 Korean Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hickory Creek $1,000 1 Lagoinha Dallas Church, Plano $2,218 3 Lake Worth Baptist Church, Fort Worth $1,036 1 Lawson Road Baptist Church, Dallas $338 1 Life Assembly of God Church, Medford, MA $1,750 1 Life Church, Kaufman $3,500 1 Life Fellowship, McKinney $500 1 Life Unlimited Church, Austin $1,750 1 Lifepoint Church, Plano $8,023 4 Light and Restoration Worship Center, Grand Prairie $400 1 Light to the Nations, Baton Rouge, LA $1,500 1 Lion Gate Church, Arlington $7,000 2 Living Stones Indonesian Fellowship, Farmers Branch $3,200 3 Living Word Christian Church, Garland $1,200 1 Living Word Fellowship Church, Houston $3,200 2 Lone Star Cowboy Church, Montgomery $500 1 Macedonia Baptist Church, Midland $3,500 1 Meadows Baptist Church, Plano $600 2 Merge Point Church, Hillsboro $1,500 1 Metro Church of God, Farmers Branch $4,000 2 Mie Baptist Church, Lewisville $7,000 2 Mims Baptist Church, Conroe $2,500 1
SUMMER 2021 23 River of Life Dallas Church, Plano $2,000 1 Rock Chinese Church, Bellevue, WA $7,000 2 Rock Church, Jiangsu, China $7,000 2 Royal Diadema International, Grand Prairie $3,500 2 Saejungang Church, Gueonggi-Do, South Korea $7,000 2 Sangbuk Jeil Church, South Korea $5,093 2 Seattle Chinese Covenant Church, Bellevue, WA $3,500 1 Second Baptist Church, Baytown $5,250 3 Second Baptist Church, Houston $3,100 2 Second Baptist Church of Vernon $2,050 2 Semihan Church, Carrollton $1,500 1 Senthang Chin Baptist Church, Garland $2,500 2 Shepherd International, Philadelphia, PA $2,350 2 Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church, Dallas $1,800 3 Shipai Presbyterian Friendship Church, Taipei City, Taiwan $2,000 4 Shoreline City Church, Dallas $500 1 Society of the Catholic Apostolate, Weatherford $5,500 3 Songjiang Church, Shanghai City, China $3,500 1 South Spring Baptist Church, Tyler $10,500 3 Southlands Church International, Brea, CA $3,500 1 Southmont Baptist Church, Denton $1,500 2 Southside City Church, Fort Worth $2,750 2 Southwest Harvest Church, Duncanville $1,750 1 Southwinds Baptist Church, Tomball $1,200 2 SOW Life Changing Church, Lancaster $3,500 1 St. John First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi $1,750 1 St. Luke Memorial Baptist Church, Saint Louis, MO $250 1 St. Stephen Baptist Church, Houston $625 1 St. Luke Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Saint Louis, MO $200 1 Stepping Stones Church of McKinney $4,000 4 Sylvan Hills Community Church, Sherwood, AR $3,500 1 Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church, Dallas $3,500 1 Tabernaculo de Adoracion, Garland $900 1 Tallowood Baptist Church, Houston $8,321 4 Taphou Phyamai Baptist Church, India $3,100 1 TCAL Church, Venus $3,500 2 Thanksgiving Tabernacle Bible Fellowship, Cedar Hill $500 1 The Ark Community Church, Crowley $6,690 3 The Avenue Church, Waxahachie $3,500 1 The Christian Church of Trigo and Miel, Guanajuato, Mexico $3,000 1 The Church Ministerio Internacional Efraim, Gama, Brazil $1,379 2 The Church on Rush Creek, Arlington $2,400 3 The Connection Church, Kyle $3,500 2 The Early Christian Church, Grand Prairie $4,210 3 The Fellowship, Katy $3,500 1 The Fountains Fellowship Church, Crowley $2,200 2 The Gathering Church of the Assemblies of God, Dallas $3,022 1 The Glory of Christ Church, Bedford $1,600 1 The Heights Baptist Church, Richardson $3,500 1 The House of Praise, Waxahachie $1,900 1 The King’s Place International, Arlington $1,500 1 The Korean Crystal Church, Carrollton $2,000 2 The Promise Church, Grand Prairie $6,800 4 The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Arlington $3,500 1 The Rock Church, Seagoville $3,800 5 The Well Baptist Church, Greenviille $800 1 Tilden Baptist Church, Tilden $4,500 2 Total Praise, Saint Peters, MO $1,500 1 Tree of Life, Sweet Home, OR $6,204 2 Trinity Baptist Temple, Fort Worth $3,000 1 Trinity Church, Cedar Hill $8,900 6 Trinity Harvest, Fort Worth $3,500 1 Tulsa International Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK $3,500 1 Twin Lakes Fellowship, Cedar Park $3,500 1 Umoja Christian Church Dallas, Lancaster $2,200 2 Uncommon Missions, Euless $1,000 2 United Christian Fellowship Mallapur, Telagana, India $5,163 2 United Missionary Church of Africa, Niger State, Nigeria $3,500 4 University Heights Baptist Church, Huntsville $1,000 1 Upendo Baptist Church of Dallas, Garland $500 1 Victory Assembly of God Church, Ahmedabad, India $3,500 1 Vietnamese Baptist Church of Garland $2,000 1 Vietnamese Faith Baptist Church, Dallas $2,000 2 Vine Church, Jacksonville, FL $1,067 1 Vision Apostolica de Restauracion Kairos, Oruro, Brazil $3,500 4 Wan Ao Church, China $3,500 1 Warehouse Church, Plano $3,500 1 Water Street Baptist Church, Waxahachie $1,750 1 West End Church, Sulphur Springs $3,300 3 West Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Dallas $3,500 2 Wonchon Baptist Church, Seoul, South Korea $4,697 3 Wonchon Baptist Church, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea $1,691 1 Woodland Heights Baptist Church, Bedford $4,000 2 Woodland Hills Baptist Church, Longview $3,500 1 Wooley Springs Baptist Church, Elkmont, AL $10,500 4 Word Deliverance Prayer International, Nigeria $1,200 1 Word of God Pentecostal Church, Manor $1,750 1 Wuao Church, Zhejiang, China $3,500 4 Xincheng Church, China $3,500 1 Yancheng Christian Church, $3,500 7 Yeshua Messianic Warehouse, Plano $7,410 6 Younqu Church, China $3,500 1 Yueqing Wengyange Jiufanghou Church, China $3,500 1 Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church, Horsham, PA $3,000 2 Zion Lutheran Church, Dallas $9,723 1 Zomi Agape Church of Dallas $17,500 5
DBU REPORT 24 In theImage of our Creative God “It is a privilege to be able to create things because God created the whole universe and all that is in it,” shares Rachel Rolfe, a sophomore majoring in commercial art. Like so many other students who have chosen DBU to develop their gifts in the visual arts, Rachel views her work as an extension of being made in the image of God—our perfect Creator. DBU’s Department of Visual Arts strives to help mold the next generation of servant leaders by guiding students to excel in areas such as drawing, painting, design, visual communication, art history, advertising, photography, and studio art. The mission of the department is to prepare students for a professional career in the visual arts and to offer opportunities for creative fulfillment for all students at DBU, pursuing excellence and artistic achievement for the glory of God. The three Biblical principles that guide the vision of the department are edification, actively building up those around us (I Corinthians 10:23-24); preservation, upholding orderliness, craftsmanship, and a Biblical work ethic (Colossians 4:6); and glorification, bringing glory to God first and foremost (I Corinthians 10:31, Ecclesiastes 12:13). Majors offered in the program include Commercial Art, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, and Studio Art, allowing students to take courses such as Business of Photography, History of Graphic Design, Color and Composition, Painting, and Illustration. Over the course of their study, students develop a portfolio of their work and share their pieces in different
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