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Texas Tidbits_110104
Posted: 10/29/04
East Texas Baptist University unveiled a bronze tiger sculpture by artist Ed Hankey of Houston during homecoming activities. Sheridan Cullum, granddaughter of Ed and Delores Baker of Marshall, who commissioned the work, unveils the sculpture that is located in front of Scarborough Hall on campus. Cullum's mother was a 1992 graduate of ETBU. Texas Tidbits
Two Wayland students killed. A head-on collision on Highway 70 near Halfway in West Texas killed two Wayland Baptist University students and injured three others. Kayte Mansdoerfer, a sophomore from Albuquerque, N.M., and Reid Rogers, a freshman from Plainview, died at the scene of the accident. One student was airlifted from the scene. Two students were taken by ambulance to Covenant Hospital Plainview; one was later transferred by air to Lubbock. University officials were providing crisis counseling. "Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the students who lost their lives in this tragic accident," said Wayland President Paul Armes. "Our prayers are, of course, also with the families whose students were injured and with the occupants of the second vehicle involved in the collision. The Wayland family is deeply saddened by these events."
ETBU offers accelerated certification. East Texas Baptist University's teacher education department has launched a new accelerated teacher certification program. It will enable individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a non-education field the opportunity to become a certified secondary school teacher in one year or less. The program includes four preparatory courses offered during the same semester, with flexible time schedules; few–if any–subject-matter courses, depending on the applicant's current degree and abilities; a semester-long student teaching experience; and assistance with job placement. To apply, call (903) 923-2000.
Schmeltekopf awards given. Two ministerial students have received Edward Schmeltekopf Servant Leader Scholarships from the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The BGCT Christian Education Coordinating Board approved scholarships for Chris Lemmon at Hardin-Simmons University's Logsdon Seminary and Sarah Rochelle Montoya at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. The one-time $1,000 award, named for the BGCT's former associate executive director, is presented annually to a graduate of a Texas Baptist university who is continuing studies at Truett or Logsdon. Lemmon is a graduate of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, and Montoya is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University.
10/29/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Around the State_101804
Posted: 10/15/04
First Church in Orange recently presented a check to provide tuition, fees and books for two students at the Baptist University of the Americas. Abraham Garcia of Sonora, Mexico, and Adriana Oviedo of Hutto were the recipients. Presenting the check to Arnie Adkison, vice president of development, were deacons and missions committee members Weldon Townsend, Preston Nichols and Don Ball. “Baptist University of the Americas is the most important learning institution in Texas as far as reaching the Hispanic community,” Townsend said. “If we don't train leaders and lay people now, we will miss the window of opportunity we have.” Around the State
The Central Texas Book Club of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will discuss “The Idea of a Christian College” by Arthur Holmes at 7 p.m. in the Lucile Capt Amphitheater Oct. 26. Panelists will include Bill Tanner, associate professor of computer science; Steve Oldham, assistant professor for Christian studies; David Guess, assistant professor for music; and Harry Sweet, assistant professor for management and marketing. Joe Alcorta, professor of Spanish and coordinator of minority relations at Hardin-Simmons University, has written “A Collection of Hispanic Proverbs and Sayings.” The 161-page paperback has 10 chapters on proverbs relating to love, business, good advice, spiritual matters, time, food, family and friends, money and other topics. He joined the faculty in 1971. East Texas Baptist University Director of Development Larry Wickham has been awarded the professional designation of certified fund raising executive by CFRE International. Wickham, a bivocational pastor at Midway Church in Tyler, joined the university staff in 2002. 10/18/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Baptist Forum_101804
Posted: 10/17/04
Texas Baptist Forum
Convention overhaul
I am so excited about the reorganization of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
I commend and affirm the leadership and bold visionary efforts of our officers, Administrative Committee and executive director! They realize that if we as Texas Baptists want to impact our world for Christ, changes must be made now.
E-mail the editor at –Marv Knox
E-mail the editor at marvknox@baptiststandard.comThe Executive Board's approval of the mission, vision, values and priority statements is a great first step for Texas Baptists. I look forward with anticipation for these statements to be put into a workable form.
10/17/2004 - By John Rutledge
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The Central Texas Book Club of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will discuss “The Idea of a Christian College” by Arthur Holmes at 7 p.m. in the Lucile Capt Amphitheater Oct. 26. Panelists will include Bill Tanner, associate professor of computer science; Steve Oldham, assistant professor for Christian studies; David Guess, assistant professor for music; and Harry Sweet, assistant professor for management and marketing. 
Joe Alcorta, professor of Spanish and coordinator of minority relations at Hardin-Simmons University, has written “A Collection of Hispanic Proverbs and Sayings.” The 161-page paperback has 10 chapters on proverbs relating to love, business, good advice, spiritual matters, time, food, family and friends, money and other topics. He joined the faculty in 1971. 
