The News Magazine of Houston Baptist University / MARCH 2015

leadership Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr. CHAMPS

The 2014 Women's Soccer team lands HBU's first NCAA tournament championship in the Southland Conference.

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PG 9 • SPRING 15 ------tells Finding Truth that his professors taught the dominant theories in their field, did but any not offer Christian alternative. He even met pri vately with them, asking how they related their Christian convictions to what they taught in the classroom. Not could one give answer. an him The problem is that most professors earn advanced degrees secular at graduate schools, where they have realistic no opportunity to develop a biblical perspec tive their on field. As a result, parents need to investigate whether a Christian university actually teaches a Christian perspective the on disciplines. want You professors are who prepared to give argu ments to support a Christianworldview within their field. ity. Theity. reason was he so successful in reaching young people was that really he listened to their doubts andquestions. Schaeffer was not a scholarly person. He grew in up collar a blue home. But he learned about philosophies like existen land, when Francis Schaeffer was there, and that’s where I first started getting answers. viewed FrancisYou Schaeffer up close during months your at qualities leadership What L’Abri. did see you in him? What I saw in Schaeffer was authentic tialism, which was the trend big in the 1960s and 70s, by listening to the young people were who absorbing those philoso Eventually in Switzer I ended L’Abri at up phies and living them out. shouldWhat parents look for when helping their child select a university? Is it enough to choose Christian a university? The opening story in about a congressional chief staff of who heard me give a lecture Capitol Hill on in Washington, DC. After talk, my stood he up and said to everyone there, “I lostfaith my anat evangelical college.” He explained - - - - A

& describes several studies gives people a biblically Q How do we explain de-conver asking young people they why de- converted. Researchers expected the cause to be some kind emotional of wounding. To their surprise, the most frequent reason young people gave was that they did not get answers to their questions. That was own my story, too. In high school, I started asking how we can know that Christianity is true. the of None adults in lifemy could give an answer—including highly educated Christians, like a univer sity professor and a seminary dean. They did not even take questions my seriously. As a result, I made an intentional decision to walk away from Christian my upbring ing and embark a search on truth. for tive, granting higher dignity to the human person than any alternative. sions of people one who time at Christian worldview? a had Finding Truth based strategy to demonstrate that a robust Christian worldview matches reality—that is it not only true attrac but a New Atheist group and abandoned his Christian background. The mother thought that by not exposing her son to secular ideas, shewas protecting him. Instead she had left him defenseless. Finding Truth - - - - I tell the made the case gives people the Finding Truth Total Truth My earlier book How is this book different from Christian on books previous your the defending and worldview apologetics)? (also called faith The New Atheism benefits from an atti ists gotten have a huge recep tion from college students in universities across America. How do we counter that? tude in Christian circles Think, “Don’t of Just Believe.” In Sam Harris and other new athe In Romans 1, Paul says that those do who not worship the Creator will make an idol some part of out creation. of An does idol not have to be a concrete thing like a statue goldenor calf. can It also be something abstract. Think matter: of Is matter some This allows us insight Paul’s to apply about idols to the many isms we encounter in today’s pluralistic, multicultural world. story a woman of raised who her children by the rule that need you to read don’t anything except the Bible. But when her son went to college, promptly he joined What areWhat some examples of the God substitutes referenced in the book title? Can reason be an Of idol? course. The philosophy rationalism of elevates reason to the ultimate source and standard of truth. Among scientists, many embrace empiricism, which says the only source of knowledge is what we experience with our senses. for bringingfor Christianity into the public square. Finding Truth tools to do it. draws It five out principles from Romans 1 that penetrate to the core any worldview—secularof religious—to or uncover its deepest motivations and weigh claims. its thing in the created order? Sure is. it So materialism qualifies as an idol. makes It matter the first cause and source all of things—a substitute God. for PG 10 • SPRING 15 LEADERSHIP IN THE FAMILY. IN THE LEADERSHIP SPIRITUAL ON SLOAN ROBERT United House A wisdom heandhiswifeSuehavegleanedovertheyears. of practice.We askedDr. Sloantotellusabouthischildren andtoshare some ofthe faith? Asparents ofsevenandgrandparents of 18,RobertandSueSloanhavealot parents, howcanmothersandfatherseffectively leadtheirchildren toliveoutthe In aculture where secularvoicesconstantlycompete withtheinstructionofChristian Sue and I are very blessed that all St Andrews, studying New Testament roles in their churches and are great seven of our adult children are walking theology. One of our daughters worked parents, aunts, and uncles. with the Lord and are married to Chris- on a church staff, and another worked tian men and women. We are very proud for a worldwide ministry to orphans. When people ask me what Sue and I of them all. Another daughter, with a master’s did to nurture faith in our children, degree in literature and work as an the basic answer is that we helped In different ways our children are all editor, is raising two sons at home and them develop habits of faith. We talked living out their faith. One daughter is teaching them a Christian worldview. about the Lord a lot. When things an attorney, seeking justice for those Our sons- and daughters-in-law are came up in their lives, we would try who have been harmed. One son is an equally amazing: a doctor, an educator, to help them frame the situation with entrepreneur par excellence; he feels two attorneys who are executive leaders, respect to Christ and the Scriptures. led to make money to give to Christian a mom with a master’s degree in inter- We prayed at meals, but also at other causes. Another son teaches classics at national relations, a businessman, and a times. For example, when Michael was Wake Forest University, and another is nurse practitioner with multiple special- headed off to school or somewhere, a doctoral student at the University of izations. All of them serve significant I would hug him close and whisper a very short prayer. I might say, “Lord, please bless Michael today.” Even if his friends were around, only Michael and I could hear it. It was a reminder of the bond between us, and a reminder to Michael that he is living for the Lord. I can still do that with my kids today, even as adults.

I also think it’s important to be consistent, to be loving, and to let your words to your children count. It’s hard for children to trust God’s word if they can’t trust our word as parents. We also need to model submission for our kids. We have to get on our knees and submit to God in prayer. These are habits of faith. We teach our kids faith when we teach them to trust our word and to submit to us and to God.

We also taught our kids that we all need a lot of spiritual resources in life, especially in tough times. We try to be faithful day by day, to spend time in prayer, weekly worship, and studying the scriptures. It’s easy to think, well, is this really doing anything? But it’s like going to the gym and being built up for the day when your strength will be tested. They saw how Sue and I found strength in worship, in com- mitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ and the scriptures, and in having Christian friends who stood with us when we were tested. It’s so critical. PG 11 Those are the kinds of things we did

with our kids while they were growing • SPRING 15 up, and we are grateful that the Lord used our imperfect efforts to draw our children to Himself.

Edited by Kim Andrews Lessons in Leadership

Q: Dr. Sloan, how would you describe leadership?

I think leadership is the ability to imagine how things could be, and then inspire others to move toward that A: future. Leaders by definition are those who inspire others to join in the pilgrimage toward that future.

Take us back to the first day when you came to HBU in 2006. What was your first priority as the new leader of the University?

My first task was to get to know the people. If I had just come in and said, “Here is where we’re going,” we’d never get there. People wouldn’t have a sense of participation, and their distinctive gifts and calling aren’t drawn out that way. So the first thing I did was to plan a lot of small-group listening sessions with the entire University family of faculty, staff, and alumni. I had one simple question for them: “What do you want me to know about HBU? It can be the good, the bad, or the ugly.” These sessions built a lot of collegiality and helped me enormously. I learned people. I learned departments. I learned about the University and its rich traditions and impressive history. On the other hand, when several groups said, “You know we’ve got a problem here with XYZ,” I knew I had some pretty hard data.

Afterward I reported back to everyone on a half dozen items we would work on immediately to help people do their jobs better. That thrilled everybody because they felt they had been heard, and it gave me some easy leadership victories. So listening was the first priority.

You put forth a 12-year vision called The Ten Pillars in 2008. How did that come about and what is the heart of that vision?

• SPRING 15 About a year after I came here, we started the envisioning process with faculty, staff, and alumni. PG 12 We held numerous large town hall meetings where I asked people one question: “What do you want HBU to look like in 2020? Tell me your big dreams for the "Our country is in Dr. Sloan’s desperate need Leadership of national and state Initiatives • Development and in leadership ongoing implementation right now." of The Ten Pillars, HBU’s Leadership 12-year vision –Dr. Robert Sloan, Jr. • Record high undergraduate and graduate enrollment last University.” I told them I had some ideas Christian scholars around the world who two academic years of my own, but I really wanted to hear want to teach at HBU. from them. The early listening sessions • Added five new graduate really paid off here, because people were The Board of Trustees, inspired by programs, with more to now willing to participate in building a your leadership, is soon to embark new vision. upon a Seize the Moment capital come campaign that will include new People had tremendous ideas. They talked facilities and initiatives to enhance • Returned to NCAA about new academic programs, new academics and student life. What do Division I athletics, joined facilities, rejoining the NCAA, and having you think the impact of this dynamic Southland Conference, more students live on campus. But the expansion of HBU will have on the started football program most repeated theme was “We must be city of Houston and on the nation? a solidly committed Christian school.” • Completed campus HBU always has been. That was never in I have to say that we are blessed to have improvements including question. But they wanted to be sure we such terrific trustees. They have never new and renovated never lose sight of our Christian identity. been a rubberstamp board. They have facilities, with a Master always been committed, and they give Plan underway for So The Ten Pillars came out of clusters me and other University leadership overall campus renewal of ideas that we put into a narrative that tremendous support. The trustees have holds them all together. The essence of approved a $130 million capital campaign • Added new academic the narrative is that the great American that will provide the fuel to finish out The universities were founded by committed Ten Pillars vision. centers including the Christians. Many of these institutions Center for Law & Liberty; became academically famous but gave If people will join in and participate in Francis Schaeffer Center up their scriptural commitments and this $130 million capital campaign, it will for Worldview and theological moorings in the process. be transformative. It will be physically Culture; C.S. Lewis Centre They lost their first love. On the other and economically transformative for in Oxford, England; and hand, there are Christian schools that Sharpstown. The retail shops will flourish the Center for American remain faithful, but have stopped trying and the schools will be better. Evangelism to engage the world. Those schools have become short-term shelters from the But more than that, our country is in • Launched Honors College incursions of secularism, but aren’t desperate need of national and state in 2008 bringing the Kingdom into the world. In leadership right now. We need people contrast, the heart of The Ten Pillars is a who have a Christian worldview who • Introduced weekday vision for academic excellence under the will go into all the fields of endeavor. We radio program, A Higher Lordship of Christ. We want to research, believe students who come here and drink discover, synthesize, teach, and inculcate deeply from a Christian worldview and Education, in 2013 (KKHT PG 13 the knowledge of God and His word apply it to their professional fields will 100.7 FM) • SPRING 15 within the human heart. The goal is to be have a transformative effect on Houston, transformed by that knowledge for the on Texas, on the nation, and on the world sake of God’s world. as they go out. Imagine seeing more and more nurses go into our hospitals who Now The Ten Pillars inspires scholars from have a deep commitment to Jesus Christ. all over. In fact, we get applications from Imagine excellent doctors who are not

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real difference in the lives of young people at HBU." –Robert Sloan

There are a lot of great causes This one may sound a bit trivial, but I grew and needs. Why should Christians up wanting to be a pro baseball player. invest in higher education and HBU in When I severely injured my shoulder in particular? high school, my dream was shattered. Realistically, I never would have been If people are worried about the direction good enough to play professionally, but ashamed to talk about faith and pray with of the world and of our country, then they it was enormously painful at the time to their patients. Imagine journalists who need to take a long-term view of things. give up a cherished dream. But God used aren’t just proponents of a very secular God certainly has a long-term view, that suffering to move me more toward agenda, but who actually care about giving and the Scriptures take a generational academics and ministry. He also used it to all sides of an argument. Imagine attorneys view. Unfortunately, sometimes we move me toward a renewed faith in Christ. with a Christian worldview, and the impact give to short-term causes that do some they would have. By the way, we’re going momentary good, but don’t have long- Professionally, I had a time of testing to do a feasibility study for a law school lasting impact. as a university president at another because we see a great need for that. institution. Through this experience, If you want to make a difference in the I became convinced that there are Would you agree that our nation is in a world, invest in something that works certain core convictions worth state of crisis? How should Christians to transform the minds, behaviors, and fighting for, and I also realized that respond to the current state of attitudes of young people with a Christian I couldn’t retreat from my calling in affairs? worldview. It won’t happen overnight, but Christian higher education. When the more we send out educators, attorneys, HBU contacted me, I did say no several I don’t like to be partisan or call out a doctors, musicians, athletes, and business times, but through a lot of prayer and particular party, because all political people who have a Christian worldview, conversations with friends, Sue and I parties are broken, fallen human the more they begin to change society. decided we should accept the call to serve instruments. Having said that, I think Sending more people into the political here. I’ve come to realize how deeply the we’re seeing patterns among our national arena with a Christian worldview will Lord wants to use each of us, and that leaders that are frightening. There’s been a change things in the long run. One of there’s no place for quitting in the Lord’s rejection of the traditional family. There’s the causes believers ought to seriously work. As the years have gone by, I’ve been a rejection of the freedoms we’ve consider is Christian higher education. become increasingly convinced that the been given by God and by our Constitution. Families are longing for places to send Lord wanted Sue and me here in Houston Terrorism continues to spread. their children where they’ll get a cutting at this great university. edge education and a Christian worldview, As discouraging as all of this is, Christians and where they’ll have an environment Personally, we all have the crucible of must remember that God is still in charge with wholesome fun and activities that losing a loved one. Over the past few and He is working out His purposes in will develop them and not destabilize years, we’ve lost two grandsons. Samuel human history, not just in the lives of them morally. We know we make a real lived ten days, and Isaiah lived about five individuals but in the lives of institutions difference in the lives of young people hours. Those were enormously painful and nations. So we should take courage at HBU. I believe Christian people are events, but they drew our family closer from that. We can’t retreat from the beginning to see the difference we’re together and made us think about what world. That’s a huge mistake that making and will support us in this capital we really believe. I’m grateful that I got to religious people have sometimes made. campaign. hold them and that I will see them again We have a responsibility to be stewards, not in heaven. We all go through crucibles, but just over the environment, but in caring for Leaders are often severely tested, but the common factor is that we must trust in

• SPRING 15 people, institutions, and all God has made. God uses trials to prepare them for and submit to the God who is in charge of We have been redeemed for a purpose, and greater challenges. Looking back, can human history. He is not distant, and He PG 14 that purpose involves leadership and doing you describe two or three crucibles touches us by His Spirit. God’s work in the world. God put in your life that increased your capacity to lead? The interview with Dr. Sloan was edited for brevity by Kim Andrews. LEE STROBEL AND HBU LAUNCH THE CENTER FOR American Evangelism

In response to rising skepticism and an increasingly secular culture, HBU is partnering with author and Christian apologist Lee Strobel to launch the Center for American Evangelism.

“We have reached a point of crisis,” said The Center will spearhead numerous HBU is already considered a premiere Strobel. “Too many young people are strategic efforts: forums for pastors; institution for apologetics because leaving the faith. Few Christians are able to classes for students; conferences and students have the opportunity to study effectively share Jesus with others. At many seminars for church leaders; simulcasts with highly regarded professors such as churches, reaching spiritually lost people to churches; newsletters and social William Lane Craig, Nancy Pearcey, and falls to the bottom of their priorities.” media; and new curricula that will bring Michael Ward. Soon, said Strobel, people fresh vision and training to Christians will also think of HBU as the leader in Strobel will be joined by two other veteran and churches all over America. evangelism. leaders in evangelism, Mark Mittelberg and Gary Poole. Mittelberg, a bestselling “We also want the Center to be an author and one of the most astute influence for the Gospel on HBU’s evangelism strategists in the country, will campus as we offer classes, training, serve as executive director of the Center. and outreach events specifically Poole is the nation’s primary innovator of geared toward raising the evangelistic “conversational evangelism” and using temperature of the school,” said small groups to reach spiritual seekers Strobel. As part of that effort, Strobel with the gospel. He will serve as one of the is teaching a class on evangelism each Center’s directors, along with Strobel. fall and spring semester, working with students to encourage and equip them “We believe the Center can become an for personal evangelism. Interested PG 15

influential force in bringing the Gospel community members may also register • SPRING 15 to America in unique and relevant ways,” for these classes, which are held on “The Case for Grace is Lee Strobel's most said Strobel. “North America has its own campus on Thursday nights, Friday personal book yet. He makes the case for special challenges as a mission field, and nights, and Saturdays to accommodate the work and presence of Jesus from the we want to help crack the code of how working adults. The next class is inside out. This book will not only feed we can share Jesus in a culture that’s November 5-7. You can register online at your mind—it will heal your heart.” – increasingly skeptical and secular.” www.hbu.edu/evangelismclass. Pastor and bestselling author John Ortberg PG 16 • SPRING 15 Ground Stable On resilient leaders who will guide us with with us guide who will leaders resilient need we culture, degenerating morally a in tonavigate struggle learning higher of institutions as and approach elections 2016 the As of founding. her characteristic strength the toregain and survival nation’s for the necessary is Leadership essential. is leadership where crisis in is America leadership. compassionate effective, for strong, call times Difficult tocome! yet is greater much something that signals many, only been have there of which of progress, step Every world. and nation, the on Houston, mark astounding an make to at HBU leaders fellow mentor and inspire to ready came Dr. Sloan followed. that career fruitful the and Switzerland, Basel of University the from laude cum insigni Theologie der Doktor the he earned to when TX Coleman, in birth his from innovation and leadership about been has life His man. trusted and atested is He President. as lead to University Baptist toHouston scholar and leader avisionary such sent Lord the 2006, 1, September On aUniversity. and a church, abusiness, afamily, situation: any in leader effective of an attraction and motivation, impact, the feel we Innately, aposition.” not action, an is “Leadership said, McGannon Donald late why the precisely is This Leadership of Art The in wrote DePree Max author and Inc., Miller, of Herman veteran be that " I n

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PG 17 • SPRING 15 continued Houston Baptist Baptist Houston Ambitious, carefully researched plans and hard by work our team, with God’s blessing, will ensure record- setting enrollment future for years, HBU's fulfillment itself of asnational a university, and a trans media innovation in education. Questions regarding higher education are understandable when academia is separated from a Christian worldview, the bedrock historic of America. President Sloan is leading the vision that guarantees education reminisicent the of Christian leaders established who Harvard, Princeton, and Yale—Universities which time one at were committed to premiere education reinforced by the wisdom the of faith. Christian University continues enrollment to climb. half the of more than 4,000 universities and colleges in the U.S. may fail in the next 15 years. Adding to future calculations, the growing acceptance online of learning means higher education is ripe for technological upheaval according to Dr. Christensen. HBU’s leadership team is preparing now thefor future! While dozens schools of have seen drops more of than 10% in enrollment, according to Moody’s Investors Service in New York,

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n n n © with permission. This material may not be posted, published, or distributed Clearinghouse. Student National without permission from National2014 Student Clearinghouse. Current Term Enrollment Estimates Spring Reprinted 2014. * FALL 2013 FALL FALL 2012 Term enrollment National Student Clearinghouse reported a 1.3% drop in Fall 2014 enrollments and demand an for to go up forever,” he wrote he forever,” up to go in form when too many people expect values Education Bubble Bubbles burst when there are no longer enough excessively optimistic and ignorant folks to fuel them. And there are signs that this is beginning to happen already where education is concerned… bubbles burst when people catch on, and there’s some evidence that people are beginning to catch on. FALL 2014* On Stable Ground At a time when many schools are they were “not at all concerned” dropped to Under Dr. Sloan’s leadership, HBU is engaged responding to financial difficulties by just 11%, down nearly 20% in two years. in a comprehensive student success effort to lowering religious and academic standards grow enrollment by retaining more students in an effort to attract a greater number of Both undergraduate and graduate schools who enroll at HBU. In 2014, Houston Baptist students, Dr. Sloan has chosen instead to nationwide report lagging enrollment University was awarded a Title V Grant (for expand HBU’s already robust Christian numbers; the Philadelphia Business Journal Hispanic serving institutions) worth $2.5M curriculum and programs. reports, for example, that Philadelphia-area to support student success and engagement. law schools today can expect 34.6% fewer So, in addition to enrolling more new Students are taking notice. HBU MA students than just five years ago. New students, we are also being more intentional Apologetics student Elizabeth Kendrex said York-area law schools have seen similar about helping them succeed and persist to in an interview, drops in enrollment, leading them to shed graduation. 11% of their faculty since 2013. HBU students are here because we really As a scholar himself, Dr. Sloan has led want to be here; we want high standards, THE SOLUTION Houston Baptist University to be and we want to make a difference in our While numerous institutions of higher regarded as a leader in a number of communities. My last university had moved learning have seen noticeable drops significant areas. He understands the away from its Christian roots in the past in enrollment in recent years, HBU value and attraction of NCAA Division I few decades, and I felt that that had really has instead seen significant growth. sports, which builds enrollment, excitement, affected the quality of education, the Graduate enrollment has grown 38% since and enjoyment on our campus. quality of leadership, and the school’s whole 2012, despite the fact that enrollments environment as well. I wanted to come to a nationwide are lowest among students aged In addition, he launched academic programs school that would challenge me. 24 years and older. Although first year that have distinguished HBU nationally with enrollment has declined nationally by two its one-of-a-kind faculty. Students come to Kendrex’s comments are representative percent at four-year private institutions, HBU for nursing, business, education, the of a large wave of students who are and is down one percent in Christian Honors College, and cinema and new media dissatisfied with the educational status colleges and universities, HBU experienced arts, in addition to the substantial courses quo. In 2014 the National Student an eight percent increase in first time offered in our School of Christian Thought Clearinghouse reported that college and freshmen in the fall of 2014. led by renowned Christian scholars, authors, university enrollments have dropped for and recognized culture influencers. The five consecutive semesters. HBU Vice President for Enrollment Ten Pillars vision is clearly articulated and Management James Steen commented, embraced by all our faculty and makes HBU Concern is growing; a September report by a school you can trust as a student, a parent, audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG found Interest and demand for an HBU or grandparent. Top-notch professors

• SPRING 15 that 85% of education leaders surveyed undergraduate degree continues to grow as want to join HBU’s faculty because of the are “very” or “somewhat” concerned about evidenced by applications that have risen combination of these components. PG 18 enrollment levels. This percentage has by 58% in the past five years. Currently, increased 14% since 2013. The percentage freshmen applications for fall 2015 are 13% Dr. Sloan and the Trustees are moving HBU of education leaders surveyed who said ahead of the record pace set in 2014. to the next level of higher education with Strengths OF HBU

• Entrepreneurial

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• High Profile Hires

• Doctoral Programs

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• Houston doctoral programs, which will build upon our synonymous, a significant research center graduate programs as we continue to fulfill and employer, and Mission Control emanates The Ten Pillars vision. from Houston. Business Insider documents, • Diversity “When you adjust for cost of living, Houston THE RIGHT PLACE has the highest pay in the country at $73,418 • Honors College AT THE RIGHT TIME ahead of places like the San Jose area,” God put HBU in the right place at the with the notable distinction of high wages right time; we are in a unique position but extremely low costs. Housing is more • Renowned Programs to exercise national and international affordable here. A degree from Houston leadership from Houston, Texas. Business Baptist University in Houston, Texas is a Insider recently referred to Houston as promise for the future. And, as is illustrated • Campus Edge Project “the Best City in America.” It is by far the on our campus, and one of our sources of country's #1 job creator and home to 26 pride, Houston recently passed New York Fortune 500 companies. But, there is more, to become the most ethnically and racially • Support from Grants much more. Houston is a medical mecca diverse city in the U.S. with the world’s largest concentration of • Improved Operations healthcare organizations and scientists Dr. Billy Graham’s dedicatory sermon at working together to find a cure to cancer. Houston Baptist University takes on a whole Houston’s port is the largest in terms of new significance when you reflect that God • Increased Giving international tonnage handled, and third in has raised up HBU “at such a time as this and terms of trade value—and that means even for this very reason.” more jobs. NASA and Houston are almost • More Alumni Involvement

• Growing Enrollment Currently, freshmen applications for fall 2015 are 13% ahead of the record pace set in 2014. • Maximum Occupancy HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY TOTAL ENROLLMENT • Christian Worldview 4,000 3,535 3,128 3,000 2,910 2,589 • The Ten Pillars 2,432

2,000 • Faculty Leadership 1,000

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Give me a man of God—one man One mighty prophet of the Lord, And I will give you peace on earth, Bought with a prayer and not a sword.

–George Liddell

“The church is painfully in need of leaders,” lamented the English Samuel Brengle, a gifted leader who served for many years in Methodist preacher William Sangster. “I wait to hear a voice and the Salvation Army, outlined the road to spiritual authority and no voice comes ... I would rather listen than speak—but there is no leadership: clarion voice to listen to.” It is not won by promotion, but by many prayers and tears. It If the world is to hear the church’s voice today, leaders are needed is attained by confession of sin, and much heartsearching and who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial. Authoritative, humbling before God; by self-surrender, a courageous sacrifice of because people desire leaders who know where they are going and every idol, a bold uncomplaining embrace of the cross, and by an are confident of getting there. Spiritual, because without a strong eternal, unfaltering looking unto Jesus crucified. It is not gained relationship to God, even the most attractive and competent by seeking great things for ourselves, but like Paul, by counting person cannot lead people to God. Sacrificial, because this follows those things that are gain to us as loss for Christ. This is a great the model of Jesus, who gave himself for the whole world and who price, but it must be paid by the leader who would not be merely a calls us to follow in His steps. nominal but a real spiritual leader of men, a leader whose power is recognized and felt in heaven, on earth, and in hell. Churches grow in every way when they are guided by strong, spiritual leaders with the touch of the supernatural radiating God wants to show such people how strong He really is (2 in their service. The church sinks into confusion and malaise Chronicles 16:9). But not all who aspire to leadership are willing without such leadership. Today those who preach with majesty to pay such a high personal price. Yet there is no compromise and spiritual power are few, and the booming voice of the church here: in the secret reaches of the heart this price is paid, before has become a pathetic whisper. Leaders today—those who are any public office or honor. Our Lord made clear to James and John truly spiritual—must pass on the torch to younger people as a that high position in the kingdom of God is reserved for those first-line duty. whose hearts—even the secret places where no one else probes— are qualified. God’s sovereign searching of our hearts, and then Many people regard leaders as naturally gifted with intellect, His call to leadership, are awesome to behold. And they make a personal forcefulness, and enthusiasm. Such qualities certainly person very humble. enhance leadership potential, but they do not define the spiritual leader. True leaders must be willing to suffer for the sake of One last thing must be said, a kind of warning. If those who hold objectives great enough to demand their wholehearted obedience. influence over others fail to lead toward the spiritual uplands, then surely the path to the lowlands will be well worn. People Spiritual leaders are not elected, appointed, or created by synods travel together; no one lives detached and alone. or churchly assemblies. God alone makes them. One does not become a spiritual leader by merely filling an office, taking course work in the subject, or resolving in one’s own will to do this task. A person must qualify to be a spiritual leader.

Often truly authoritative leadership falls on someone who years earlier sought to practice the discipline of seeking first the PG 21

kingdom of God. Then, as that person matures, God confers a • SPRING 15 leadership role, and the Spirit of God goes to work through him. This chapter is excerpted from When God’s searching eye finds a person qualified to lead, God J. Oswald Sanders’ classic work anoints that person with the Holy Spirit and calls him or her to a Spiritual Leadership, special ministry (Acts 9:17; 22:21). © 1994. Used with permission of Moody Publishers. PG 22 • SPRING 15 assume forassume her life. simply could Roman San not apathThalia was degree acollege earning school, graduatednever from high who older brothers two and amultitudeWith of cousins By KimAndrews tiative called the Gen1 Success Program. Success Gen1 the called tiative ini campus of anew because part in HBU, at thriving now is and background family her overcame Thalia lupus, called disease autoimmune an with diagnosed being and Katrina Hurricane in everything losing despite But Thalia. explained college,” to going than providing and on working placed is emphasis more mothers, single of mostly family aHispanic from “Coming

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GREGORY JONES, JR. on topics on such as Major: Psychology aspiration: Career high school counselor and football coach Extracurricular activities: Husky football defensive lineman by faculty, staff, and success Summer Bridge program Bridge Summer Academic skill-building seminars skill-building Academic Mentoring Life skill workshops ful first-generation upperclassmen ful first-generation • cerns, test anxiety, and adjusting to greater academic rigor —those challenges are exacerbated FGCS for becausethey typi cally have the don’t benefit social of capital familyor support through to work them. Approximately 25% HBU of students are FGCS, and the University is committed to helping these students flourish. After researching effective strategies, a pilot program with 26 first-generation freshmen was launched in the fall 2013. of Despite very limited funding, and therefore limited programming, the results that for initial cohort were quite successful: 77% of program participants came back their for sophomore year in the fall 2014, of which was the same fall-to-fall retention rate as non-FGCSfor over the same period. The positive results the of pilot program led to the implementation a comprehensive of Gen1 Success Program 2014-2015. for The program is based best on practices helpingfor FGCS survive and thrive in the crucial freshman year. Components include: • A weeklong that immerses students in the college experience and helps them develop friend groups before classes even begin • and tutoring a requirement to help build strong study habits • financial responsibility, career and calling, and student employment opportunities - - Though many the of challenges FGCS face are common throughout the student body—social integration, financial con lenging than high school.The difference is that FGCS are more likely to harbor doubts about their academic abilities and be more easily discouraged by a disappointing grade a paper on test. or FGCS usually cannot turn to their parents academic for help and may be too embarrassed to utilize campus resources such astutoring even if they know about them. Like the broader freshman population, FGCS find college more academically chal associated with student success (study groups, social clubs, university-sponsored events). Firsts Family PG 24 • SPRING 15 feeling like she was “alone in the fight” to fight” the in “alone was she like feeling of years After abuse. emotional and physical and addiction drug witnessing includes that background family difficult a has Christian Mueller. mentor, Megan for staff her appreciation expressed also Wiggins Christian student Success Gen1 it.” methrough guided she verse, Bible a about questions or had struggling I was Anytime first. put God and walk spiritual my todevelop me encouraged she and toHBU, Icame when God pursuing wasn’t I on campus. activities and to people connected me got “Pam ways: many in her helped Netter, mentor, Pam staff her said Roman San Thalia member. astaff with paired was student each program, pilot For the for FGCS. ofcomponent support acritical tobe proven has Mentoring desperation. of academic apoint reach they before help out for reaching normalize and sistency of con habits build students help ments require hall study and Tutoring loans. student and cards credit with responsible financially tobe how and résumé effective an building as such skills life address also paper. Workshops aresearch towrite how and strategies test-taking as such topics cover that workshops learn and lunch monthly attend students Success Gen1 semesters, spring and fall the During translation. who needed parents to tospeak on hand were staff speaking Spanish- questions. ask could they where asession by followed dinner for awelcome students their tojoin invited were Parents at ease. FGCS of these parents to set served also program Bridge Summer The topersevere. FGCS toencourage way powerful yet a simple tobe proven has background a similar from peers by modeling Such successfully. HBU Fitness Center Gen1 Mentor, worksat HBU’s Bradshaw Extracurricular activities: that showtruthandmakepeople think documentary filmproducer, making films Career aspiration: minor (HBUHonorsCollege) Cinema &NewMediaArts,Spanish Major: - -

same time period. time same for the at 88% stands which of non-FGCS, that surpassed rate retention participant Gen1 the surprisingly, Most Program. Success Gen1 of the part who weren’t men fresh for rate first-generation retention fall-to-spring the than better 11% is ratio That semester. 2015 Spring for the campus to returned freshman program Gen1 2014 of Fall 92% impressive An expectations. all exceeding is Success far,So Gen1 is.” that of acomfort much how describe to begin even Ican’t me. alongside ing fight people Ihave Now times. trying you’re through going when totalk time make who will someone tohave nice really “It’s says, she of life, her something make CHRISTIAN WIGGINS 25 Fall-Spring retention rateof"Gen1"students attend college their familiesto are thefirstin of HBUstudents - where youbelong. may takemore thanonesemestertofigure out working outimmediately. Giveitsometime. It because it’s hard atfirstandeverythingisn’t Advice tootherGen1students: Don’t quit the taskdoesn’t seemnearlyasimpossible. intimidating; however, withaprogram likeGen1, acollegedegreeearn isbothinspiringand Quote: Beingthefirstoneinmyfamilyto - % support system support havea they know to freshmen Gen1 men Gen1 students. Fellow Gen1 mentor mentor Gen1 Fellow students. Gen1 men fresh hen” tothe a“mother like feels she that and accomplishments proudest her one of is mentor peer aGen1 being said Thalia Christian. said lives,” their with things beautiful and true, good, do can they believe others toknow them want I headed. they’re where about care inely mentoring has had on their lives. “ lives. on their had has mentoring impact positive the by motivated are they say women young Both students. Gen1 tofreshmen mentors peer as serve sophomores, now Thalia, and Christian leaders. into students at-risk turning is program Gen1 the graduation, until persevere students these helping Beyond and people who genu people and 92 % I want want I - - PG 25 • SPRING 15 - - , please contact Charles Bacarisse ships deserving for first generation students [email protected] (281) or 649-3428. dents are already bearing good fruit. “HBU is a place growth of and opportunity, and I have been incredibly blessed by time my here,” said Christian. “I am a different Furthermore,person now.” Christian and her peers seem to understand that God is blessing them in order to make them a blessing to others. Helping these students change the course their of lives is also changing the trajectory generations of that follow. “I know will it be different for kids,”my said Richard. moreFor information about how you can help with program expenses or scholar For now, the now, programFor is limited to around 20% first-generation of students. Because the program has proven so effective, administrators want to make available it to all FGCS desire who to participate as allows. funding Though the Gen1 Success Program is still in its early stages, the relational care and program resources invested in these stu I want to say thank you to donors who to donors you to say thank I want Quote: are possible. You Gen1 program made the Gen1 Success to my prayers. The an answer first a huge impact on is making Program families. students and their generation One way other Gen1 students: Advice to school is that you high from college is different with the staff relationship can actually have a to ask be afraid Don’t and your professors. at HBU, they all have a them questions. Here of with Christ, and having that kind relationship support has been awesome. Even though statistics say I’m at high risk to drop out of Quote: Even though statistics say I’m at high risk to drop motivated to keep on striving and succeeding college, I’m really Gen1 because I know my family members and the freshman watching me. students I mentor are advantage of the Advice to other Gen1 students: Take Success Center (ASC). by the Academic offered resources part of the study hours and tutoring that are Without the required out on my everything I would have tried to figure Gen1 program helped me do well academically. own, but the ASC really THALIA SAN ROMAN RICHARD VILLATORO RICHARD getting a college degree. Thalia’s mother jokes that she “wants to be like Thalia” when she grows up. Football player and Gen1 pilot program participant Greg Jones is the second oldest nineof siblings. “I want to set an example younger my for brothers and sisters,” he said. They are definitely watching him and some are already talking about going to college HBU. Greg, at Yet like many of his peers, might not have made through it his freshman year without the support he found through Gen1. “Gen1 made me feel like I didn’t have to walk thispath alone,” explained.he “There are others also who need guidance and this program helped us make the transition.”

- - Major: Major: Psychology aspiration: Career speech pathologist Extracurricular activities: Gen1 peer mentor, Best American Red Cross, Buddies Cinema & New Media Arts, Biology minor New Media Arts, Cinema & aspiration: Career doctor medicine emergency activities: Extracurricular student orientation Gen1 peer mentor, Epsilon Delta (pre-med Alpha leader, Association his- society), Filipino Student part-time blogger, torian, HBU Collective videographer for HBU photographer and Many speak posi of students are also becom

The Hispanic son of laborers, Richard is now a student orientation leader and writer the for HBU Collective, a student blog. He and Thalia are largely responsible organizingfor monthly activities the for Gen1 students in their roles as co-chairs theof Gen1 Peer Mentor program. Gen1 Success Richard Villatoro said, “I was nervous at first because I didn’t think be much I’d helpto freshmen FGCS. But they had lots questionsof I could answer, and I helped their Spanish-speaking parents with questions about financial aid.” tively influencing siblings cousins or to set their sights completing on high school and

ing leaders in their immediate and and immediate their in leaders ing extended families. Beyond these helping until persevere students Gen1 program graduation, the is turning students at-risk into leaders. PG 26 • SPRING 15 Award. Each of these honorees is to is honorees of these Each Award. President’s the with McNair Robert and Janice and Dunham Linda and Dr. Archie recognized Sloan President addition, In Award. lence of Excel Spirit the tribute, highest its with Education for Higher Trust Cullen The and Morris, William and Sharon Williams, Bruce and Davis honored Linda HBU McNair, Robert and Janice chairs honorary with Williams Stanley and Diane Dr. by chaired event, the During time. of all coaches football college one successful ofmost the as career his from gleaned insights leadership with them he inspired as even trick, magic amazing an and stories humorous with guests ized Holtz mesmer Lou analyst football college ESPN Gala. of Excellence Spirit 2014 the to celebrate Hotel Oak Post Houston Hilton at the gathered of HBU friends and staff, faculty, On November 11, 11, November On By KimAndrews Excellence of Spirit more than 500 500 than more - - 2014

• SPONSORS • be commended for their commitment • to Christian higher education and their outstanding leadership, which have been instrumental to the academic and PILLAR OF EXCELLENCE spiritual strength of Houston Baptist University. Mary Ann Belin Dr. Archie and Linda Dunham Honorees were surprised by a montage The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation – of video tributes from select friends Palmetto Partners, LTD. and colleagues who attested to their Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr. strength of character, generosity, Tellepsen Family and remarkable leadership. One of Dr. Diane and Stanley Williams the video tributes featured George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States, who made a special appearance PILLAR OF FAITH to honor Janice and Bob McNair. Doris and Terry Looper The biennial event raised $535,475 to Cathy and Jesse Marion provide scholarships for undergradu- ate students attending HBU. PILLAR OF SCHOLARSHIP

Linda Davis and Bruce Williams Loyd Charitable Foundation Sharon and William Morris Sherry and Jim Smith Joni and John Speanburg

PILLAR OF WISDOM

Carolyn and David Brooks Beth and Greg Looser

PILLAR OF HONOR Dora E. Cantú, M.D. Elaine and Marvy Finger – The Finger Companies Lori and Doug Hodo – McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. Stewart Title Strake Foundation

PILLAR OF STEWARDSHIP

Benny Agosto / Randy Sorrels Paula and R. Steve Letbetter Beard Family Trust In honor of Janice and Robert McNair Comstock Resources, Inc. Logos Preparatory Academy Judy and Bob Craig Dr. Allene Lucas First Baptist Conroe Betty Lou and Paul Martin Lisa and Al Hartman Memorial Hermann Health System Nina and Edd Hendee PGAL Linda and Earle Higginbotham Kay and Warren Parker HBU Alumni Association Ruth and Van Penrod Houston’s First Baptist Church – Nancy and Paul Pressler Pastor Gregg Matte Carla and David Stutts Cyndi and Keith W. Jacobson Clay Trozzo Jean and Ed Johnson Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty / Judy and Geren Graham

SPECIAL THANKS

Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel In Any Event, Inc. – Niki Smith PG 28 • SPRING 15 William Morris Sharon & award recipients Dr. Sloanwith Higher Education Cullen Trust for accepts award for Corbin Robertson Hilton HoustonPostOakHotel addresses theGalaaudienceatbeautiful Master ofCeremonies SpencerTillman Robert and Janice McNair award recipients Dr. Sloanwith & BruceWilliams Linda Davis award recipients Dr. Sloanwith Cyndi & Keith Jacobson

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Michael Collins, Stewart Morris III & Stewart Morris, Jr. Sherry & Jim Smith

Stephen & Star Smith

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Dr. Sloan, Spencer Tillman, Lou Holtz, Vic Shealy & Robert McNair Lisa & Jerry Simon with Lou Holtz Diane & Stanley Williams PG 30 • SPRING 15 hbu founding father stewart morris father stewart founding hbu former superintendent of the Wharton ISD, Dr. Maria Kay Shoppa, Shoppa, Kay Dr. Maria ISD, Wharton of the superintendent former the by scholarships the to endow inspired he was said Dr. Morris distinctively Christian education we offer.” and rigorous academically the to receive Wharton like towns small from people young more many enable will scholarship this Now HBU. become for foundation what would financial and philosophical the laid others he and when 1950s the since students for achampion been has “He years. 60 for education almost higher Christian supported has Morris that noting Sloan, President HBU said man,” generous and great atruly is Morris “Stewart students. college to first-generation given be will Preference University. Baptist at Houston degree undergraduate an to pursue towns small surrounding and (ISD) District School Independent of Wharton graduates school high and (WCJC) College Junior County Wharton from students transfer enable will Scholarship Endowed Morris Stewart The scholarship. a $1M Invitation Generous A WHARTON STUDENTS WHARTON TO OPPORTUNITY EXTENDS MORRIS

announced he will endow endow he will announced higher education at HBU. education higher of Christian support his through women and men young many of lives the to change who continues to Dr. Morris, thanks Many shesaid. university,” prestigious avery to attend them enable will scholarship but this institution, on to afour-year continue students College Junior County Wharton “Many students. for WCJC opportunity new this about enthusiastic also is McCrohan, Betty College, Junior County of Wharton president The he hometown,” said. to their close education aworld-class students selected afford will scholarships generous “These district. his in for students excitement expressed ISD, of Wharton superintendent current Davis, King your education.” away take no one But can house. your and car your take can they way, yougo bankrupt, “If this education of agreat importance the up summed Dr. Morris style, inimitable his In area. Wharton the in of youth to education dedicated been has career lifelong whose By KimAndrews Dr. Collin Garbarino, assistant professor of history, published several Culture online articles, including: “The Foolish- ness of an Ebola Doctor” at First Things, “Moral Relativists in the University: Influencers They Aren't Who You Think They Are” at Canon & Culture, and “Apocalypse Now and Then: America, Rome, and the City of God” at Fare Forward, a Christian Review of Ideas.

Dr. Chris Hammons, dean of the School of Humanities HBU FACULTY are devoted to their and professor of government, spoke about the "Voyage of the Mayflower Pilgrims" at the Descendants of the Mayflower students, but they are also commit- Pilgrims annual Houston colony luncheon on November 23, ted to excellence in their fields and 2014. to impacting our culture for Christ. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, associate professor of early Here is just a sampling of what they Christianity and director of the Christian Thinkers Society, are up to beyond the campus gates. a resident institute of HBU, will film segments for a six-week Bible study called How Do You Explain That? for Lifeway Pub- lishing in Houston during the month of April. Michael R. Collins, artist-in-residence (painter) and director of the MFA program, was invited to participate in a Dr. Micah Mattix, assistant professor of writing and group exhibition in Dallas at the McKinney Avenue Contem- literature, published numerous essays and reviews, including: porary (MAC) for an important survey entitled MAC@20 Part “A Master of Poetic Deadpan” in The City, “The Dark Lady of II in November 2014. The exhibit celebrated the diversity and Letters” in The Wall Street Journal, and “Go Down Swinging” quality of Texas contemporary art that has been shown in in The Weekly Standard. previous years at the MAC. President Robert B. Sloan, Jr., served as a panel- Dr. David J. Davis, director of the Master of Liberal Arts ist at the 2014 National Conference of The Ethics & Religious and assistant professor in history, published the chapter “Godly Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention in Visions and Idolatrous Sights: Images of Divine Revelation in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 27, 2014. The topic was “The Early English Bibles” in Crosscurrents in Illustrated Religious State of Marriage in American Culture.” Dr. Sloan also filmed Texts in Northern Europe, 1500-1800. He also published a course on Philippians for Logos Mobile Ed on location in “Putting the Newspaper in Its Place: The Long History of News Bellingham, Washington in January 2015. The study will be Media” in the July/ August 2014 edition of Books & Culture. available at www.logos.com.

Dr. Charlotte Fontenot, Lee Strobel, professor of Christian thought, was featured assistant professor of special education in an article in the Houston Chronicle on February 9, 2015. in the College of Education and Behav- The piece discussed Lee’s relationship with his father and his ioral Sciences, was elected to serve on conversion story, and mentioned that he is an HBU faculty the board of the Texas Division for Early member and teaching pastor at the Woodlands Church in the Childhood (DEC). She will serve as the Woodlands, Texas. By Kim Andrews division's secretary from 2014 - 2016. DEC is one of seventeen divisions of Dr. Yuri Yatsenko, professor in business, co-authored the Council for Exceptional Children, “Sustainable Strategies of Environmental Protection: Model- the largest professional organization ing and Optimization,” presented at the Annual Mathematical dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals Society’s Special Session on Mathematics in Natural Resource with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. Modeling in San Antonio in January 2015. The meeting had more than 6,000 participants from the U.S. and abroad. PG 31 • SPRING 15

Dr. Holly Ordway, director of the MA in Apologetics, recently re-published her memoir of conversion, Not God's Type: An Atheist Academic Lays Down Her Arms. This second edition from publisher Ignatius is revised and expanded, with much more on imaginative and literary apologetics. Dr. Ordway appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss the book on October 19, 2014. PG 32 • SPRING 15 findings from his research. his from findings some to share him We asked organization. the and technology involving issues and situations, crisis in leadership theory, zational focused on innovation management, organi have teaching and research Dr. Weeks’ faculty. school business excellent HBU’s with plans making and strategizing already he is 2015, 1, July until on campus us joining won’t Dr.be Weeks Though for Leadership. Center Energy TECO for the Director Associate Senior and professor associate an as served he where of Tampa, University the from us to comes pilot Force Air former The Business. of School of the dean new Weeks, Dr. Michael to welcome awarm extends family HBU The Business of New Dean the Meet - PG 33 • SPRING 15 - - The environments are leadership situations scholars in our business school need the support of the business community to produce useful research. If you have a question about how a research project designed your for organization might provide value, please reach to us. out Conversely, if you would like the faculty to present their latest research to your group, we are happy to provide executive education opportunities. want We to engage with the local and regional business communities the for benefit of stakeholders. our I look forward to meeting many alumni and the other members the of HBU community when I arrive in In July. the meantime, I can be reached at [email protected]. We want the research projects from the HBU School of Business to provide value to our community. business the and students ability and team members often fail to perform new roles when the environment shifts. example, For combat soldiers may need to provide medical aid to wounded comrades, they but are reluctant to drop their weapons and stop engaging the enemy due to their identities as riflemen. have found that We teaching leaders to articulate roles rather than tasks sometimes clarifies the situation team for members. An army leader “I may need need to say, a [medical] corpsman a litter or bearer,” rather than “I need someone to render aid.” Corpsman and litter bearer are roles with expectations that soldiers under stand. Speaking in roles rather than tasks is a more efficient way to communicate under stress. In extremis that most us of will never encounter—thankfully. Nevertheless, I have found a great deal interest of in this from topic business leaders. Many busi ness leaders recognize that,while lives are not threatened in their organizations, they frequently face crisis situations that raise similar issues. For example, mergers and acquisitions are stressful settings that require adaptability from leaders and team members alike. Will the new structure require a new identity workers? for Can leaders shape their change message around roles and identities rather than tasks? - - - - - in extremisin situ refers to situations in which in extremis the leader’s life is in peril. look To what happens at in these dynamic environments, we began by inter viewing military officers had who recently returned from combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. From those interviews we developed and distributed a survey to a larger group combat veterans. of As the researchhas progressed, we have also surveyed first responders (police and firefighters). Our research has found that leaders’ sensemaking processes are tied to their team members’ identity construction and situational awareness. Team members in combat groups tend to have strong identification with their jobs and this sometimes constrains them in a crisis. Crises require adapt I am honored that Sloan Dr. has given me the opportunity to serve HBU’s faculty and students as the next Dean the of School Business. of HBU’s Christ-centered mission puts us in a strong position to build innovative leaders character of will who positively impact the business world. During the next few years we will grow and become stronger as we seek AACSB accreditation—the highest level accreditation of business for schools worldwide. The accreditation process demands that we think deeply about our mission and our outcomes, and the result should be a tightly focused and effective curriculum that prepares our students thefor challenges ahead. willWe also review our research efforts as we move through the accreditation process. As a teaching- focused institution, our research should be relevant to practitioners, students, and academics. want We to balance the relevance and our rigor of research to engage the business community and our students with practical outcomes. During the past few years, I have been working with a colleague, Deirdre Dixon, a project on that illustrates this balance. Dixon Dr. and I are both retired military officers and have an interest in how military leaders perform under the extreme pres sure combat environments. of Our research project explores how leaders make sense of ations and lead others in dire circumstances. Spe cifically, by Michael R. Weeks Leading in Crisis in Leading PG 34 • SPRING 15 Jordan Sekulow Influence National Recruiting weekly television broadcast. television weekly of host the as well as leaders, conservative and officials elected with landscape legal and political of today's analysis cutting providing program radio asyndicated Live!, of Jay host Sekulow is He Justice. and for Law Center American the of Director Executive the is Sekulow Mr. liberty affairs &religious government of Associate professor 2016 Presidential Election2016 the After Begins Professorship Sekulow,

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–Katie Kuhlman social injustices. High school students are capable really of making a difference in the she explained,world,” “and I consider having an influence themon a true privilege.” Since her graduation, Katie has been hired by Hastings High School to teach world history fulltime. Congratula tions to Katie, and to our College Education of and Behavioral Science professors equippingfor HBU graduates to be outstanding teachers. critically and they care about inspiring. They are able to think “But high-schoolers can also be

high-schoolers are scary,” said Katie. teach high school, because they think couldn’t understand want to I’d why at theat secondary level. “Many people to actively pursue teaching, specifically “amazing professors” inspired who her of severalof career options. But was it her

mother, and had considered teaching as one teachers, including her mother and grand than Katie grew around up many elementary school bit more.” I’ve found that when a teacher is passionate about the subject matter, students care about what they are learning just a little doing their doing best

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2014 HBU graduate Katie Kuhlman was recently honored as the Student Year the of Teacher Secondary The composite social studies education major completed her student teaching practicum at Hastings High School (Alief Independent School District), where she taught world history to tenth-graders. attri She of Fieldof Experience. Each year student teachers across the state are evaluated based a written on lesson plan, their reflections teaching,on and a video them of delivering a lesson to a class. Katie was selected the for prestigious award because her strengths of in classroom management, varied instructional strategies, effective interpersonal skills, and implementa tion teaching of and learning methodologies. butes her teaching love for social studies to her experience living abroad as a child. During the four-and-a-half years her family lived in Germany, Katie becamefluent in German and was able to visit more than 20 coun tries withher parents. “I developed a passion otherfor cultures and worldsaid history,” for Katie. “My firsthand experiences help me to enhance teaching my with personal stories and fun facts that make the lessons more interesting.

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seeing my seeing PG 36 • SPRING 15 HOMECOMING 2014 HBU PG 37 • SPRING 15 - - “We are proud our of student-athletes for what they have achieved and are achieving in the classroom,” said director Athletics of Steve Moniaci. “This report underscores the expectation each of student-athlete, that if they come to HBU, the vast majority them of will leave with their degree.” featured in in featured BIBBINS : men’s and women’s and women’s : men’s HBU SENIOR TIGHT END KENNETH BIBBINS was selected by a panel footballof experts to compete in the College Gridiron Show case Saturday, Jan. 31 UT at Arlington's Maverick Stadium. The 6-foot-5, 242-pound Sugar Land, Texas, native and Kemper High School graduate displayed his talents in front scouts of and execu tives from the National Football League, Canadian Football League and Arena Football League. College Showcase Gridiron

golf, men’s and women’s track and women’s andgolf, men’s field, volleyball and softball. HBU was also able to record a high score, despite the period reflecting its time during its transition back to NCAA Division I status. The Huskies had six programs register PERFECT 100 SCORES Athletes

All-Time Best Colin

from Christian Colleges HBU tops Southland Conference in Graduation Success Rate

among 25 Montgomerie Montgomerie, a native Glasgow, Scotland, of captained the Europeans to victory the at 2010 Ryder Cup and was the of one most accomplished players in the history the of event. In the four major championships, Montgomerie had 10 top-10 finishes with runner-up showings at the 1994, 1997 and 2006 U.S. Opens, the 1995 and 2005 Open Championships, as well as the 1995 PGA Championship. His best finish The at Masters was a tie eighth for in 1998. Houston Baptist alumColin Montgomerie is a member the Golf of World Hall Fame. of He graduated from HBU in 1987 and helped lead the Huskies to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances in 1985, 1986 and 1987. While HBU,at was he the Trans America Athletic Conference Player the of in Year 1985 and set the conference tournament record that season with an 11-under 205. Montgomerie was a member of the first HBU SportsHall class Honor of in 1997. HBU recorded an overall score 87, of the highest score among Southland Conference institutions, in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), which reflects the 2006-12 time period. Dr. Sloan presented Martha Turner with a rare, framed Bible page with a verse specifically chosen to honor her career: Proverbs 31:16 “She considers a field and buys it.”

10 Action Steps for Walking in Faith by Martha Turner HBU trustee Martha Turner of Sotheby’s International 1. Put God first. Realty delighted guests with her keynote speech, which was 2. Believe in yourself. full of humorous and touching 3. Be flexible. personal anecdotes. She 4. Be prepared for opportunities. shared how faith in Christ has carried her through the most 5. Love what you do. difficult and the most joyful 6. Have unlimited imagination. times in her remarkable life, 7. Open yourself to change. and challenged guests with • SPRING 15 ten specific action steps for 8. Enjoy EVERY day. walking in faith. PG 38 9. Learn to forgive. 10. Take charge of your life. Deany Meinke, Cheryl Kaminski, and Judy Craig

Jan Witham, Anne Roper, Shelby Hooper, Sharon Saunders

Members of The Guild support the University and its students by raising funds for graduate scholarships in education and theology. On Dec. 5, 2014, event co-chairs Deany Meinke, Cheryl Kaminski, and Judy Craig hosted a beautiful and inspirational Guild Christmas Luncheon at River Oaks Country Club. One of the graduate scholarship beneficiaries, Shelby Hooper, addressed luncheon guests to express her appreciation to The Guild for enabling her to pursue her degree at HBU. Shelby is the 2014 recipient of the Sharon Saunders Endowed Scholarship.

The Guild also sponsors projects to strengthen the Christian family through teaching, research, and outreach. During the luncheon, Guild President Jan Witham presented Dr. Sloan with a gift of $10,000 for The Guild Institute in Christian Family Studies Endowment to support that mission.

The American Museum Society (AMS) supports HBU’s Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts through PG 39 fundraising and a series of events and activities that promote

the museum to the community. Led this year by President Dana • SPRING 15 Grigsby, the group holds regular meetings featuring historical presentations relevant to the Museum’s offerings. On February 9, 2015, AMS held its annual Museum Day Luncheon, chaired by Beverly Boykin. Members and guests were delighted by actress and author Mary Margaret Mann’s presentation “Love is Eternal,” a theatrical portrait of President Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Beverly Boykin, Mary Margaret Mann, Todd Lincoln. and Madeline Collier PG 40 • SPRING 15 00 90 80 70 new life adventure!” with my daughter's family. Thiswillbemy retiring next year soIrecentlymoved to NYC UT- RioGrandeValley. However, Iwillbe Faculty Senate officerplanning for thenew systems atUT. “Ihave beenbusyasa Informatics research inclinicalinformation Texas (UT).ShealsocontinuedherNursing online RN-BSNprogram for theUniversity of 35yearsafter inArizonato teach inthe and hissonisafreshmaninhighschool. daughter isinherfreshman year ofcollege thiscomingAugust.wedding His anniversary willcelebrateHe andwife their20th Mary Bible Church inButterfield, Minnesota. Funeral Technology Service atMississippi B Arkansas. alternative learning company inFayetteville, Inc.,an president ofNerdies/Arties, B pre–k through college. overand services 750studentsingrades office,employs 4000 sq.ft. over 250tutors, 2009; thecompany now boastsabrandnew for seven years. ShelaunchedTutorVille in math atSt.Francis EpiscopalDay School graduating from HBU, Jesstaughtsixth-grade homegrown tutoring company. After president, andCEOofTutorVille, a J architecture atWoodforest NationalBank. to assistantvicepresidentofdatabase L T Baptist pastor FaithIn hislatest, former Dirty book, Texas D faceless children. topassion for millionsofnameless, ministry Alum ance im ill ra e ianna ss H d H R ley all arvey H o G ger What's news What's s ollis D. H '96 s s s arcia s ______'04 ______

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In Memoriam PG 41 • SPRING 15 passed away passed away October Betty Blount Wood October 30, 2014. In 1964, she established her own court reporting business, which she successfully managed over for 30 years, until her retirement in the 1990s. In later years, she became interested in, and a supporter HBU. of Doris Anderson 21, 2014. was She director the of Museum American of Architecture and Decorative Arts from 1981 to 1989. Doris was also a member the of Daughters the of Republic Texasof and organizations. historic many on throughon the Community Hospital Foundation managed Gerald by Dr. Cobb and Mrs. Kay Howard (Edythe’s daughter). Edythe’s granddaughter, Kathy Wynne Shelly (attended 1984) and her great-granddaughter, Alexis Shelly ’12, are also part the of HBU family. passed away December 2, 2014, in passed away January 24, 2015 the at of age passed December away on 2, 2014. was She as a classroom teacher. Beginning with science, gradually he moved to technology-orientedclasses as computers became more available inschools. Wayne also served various on church committees and as a deacon their at beloved church, Tallowood Baptist. George Shanks, Jr, McKinney, Texas. An active attorney in the Houston area, he is survived by his wife, Lois White Shanks, a member The of Guild Houston at Baptist University. Ray Barbara a member The of Guild Houston at Baptist University. She worked full time PEI, at Inc. 27 for years. “Barbara was a loving friend of many Guild members.” — Carolyn Little Edythe Tompson Edythe107. was HBU’s oldest living her One favorite of donor. photos was taken with & Mrs. Dr. Sloan when she last visited our campus 105. age at HBU is blessed to have her legacy live University Friends “It was my pleasure to work with Doris her in role of museum director. I appreciated her creative spirit, her desire for excellence, and her deep love of local and Texas history. Her many contributions to the museum will long be remembered.” — Don Looser, Vice President Emeritus, Houston Baptist University

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passed away December 4, 2014. Lambert “Bert” Millholland Macy MBA '81, passed away November 28, 2014. Lambert attended the University Texasof and graduated with a degree in geology before earning his MBA from HBU. He was awarded numerous medals his for honorable service in the Vietnam including War, the Bronze Star and the National Defense Service Barbara Ann Walker Berryhill Berryhill Walker Ann Barbara '82 Barbara was very involved in her church and the Bellaire community and schools. graduated She magna cum laude from HBU in 1982, the same year her eldest child graduated from high school. Following graduation, she used Thomas E. (Tiemen) Hoolsema, '70 Jr. passed away February 6, 2015. He was born with a moderately severe case of cerebral palsy. In this, of spite God gave him the courage and strength face to each He was day. an graduate honor Sanof Jacinto High School and HBU. He was employed as a programmer/ analyst and technical writer the for Wayne Webb '67 8, 2015. Wayne was intensely proud to be a member, along with his wife Suzanne, the of first graduating class Houstonof Baptist College in 1967. He completed his master’s degree at Houston Baptist University in 2001. He was also intensely proud his of 42 years In Memoriam In Medal. He was an active member numerous of civic and life. his throughout organizations charitable her degrees in psychology and social in work her real estate career. Texas Department Assistive of and Rehabilitative Services in Austin. Upon his retirement, volunteered he Easter at Seals of Central Texas. Tiemen Hoolsema was a delightful friend to all who knew him. an In era before wheelchair ramps, automatic door openers, and handicapped restrooms, Tiemen's cerebral palsy and wheelchair confinement never seemed to get down. him Always laughing, acing his academics, and joining campus in life, Tiemen wasan inspiration to students and faculty alike. His career with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services was testimony to his Christian faith and his commitment to dedicated service. 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