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Next Summer, SAGU Launches A SWTFall2010-Revised.indd 1 10/19/10 3:40 PM ext summer, SAGU launches a groundbreaking student documentary Nfilm project. A partnership between SAGU’s Digital Media Arts and World Ministries (Missions) programs will send backpack journalists alongside student-led missions efforts. The end result will be a feature-length documentary showing the impact of Mission TEN. Help SAGU make history and train a new generation of media students to impact the world. We need your help to secure the media equipment needed for this effort. EACH BACKPACK WILL INCLUDE: 15-inch laptop computer 1080p HD video camera Portable hard drives Wireless audio kit Tripod Tickets to destinations To give, use the enclosed envelope or visit www.sagu.edu/backpack2011 SWTFall2010-Revised.indd 2 10/19/10 3:40 PM Contents President’s Perspective .. 4 Pass It On .......................... 5 Student Stories ................. 6 Campus Connection ......... 8 Memories & Ministry .....14 Faculty Notes ..................18 Athletic Highlights ...........20 Legacy to Preach the Word Mission TEN 14 .....................22 In This Photo: John Hagee, George Brazell Faculty Spotlight ..............24 Class Notes ........................26 Special Content As you read, watch for the EACH BACKPACK WILL INCLUDE: following icons. They indicate 15-inch laptop computer special content available 1080p HD video camera only online. Portable hard drives Wireless audio kit Tripod Tickets to destinations About Southwestern Today FALL 2010 • VOL 14 ISSUE 2 Southwestern Today is a publication of Southwestern Assemblies GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Ryan McElhany DIGITAL EDITION: Daniel Woodward, Ryan McElhany of God University, a nonprofit institution of higher learning. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jacinda Timmerman, Ryan McElhany, Mark Statement of Purpose: The purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, MANAGING EDITOR: Warde, Shannon Hicks, Devin Ferguson, John Hagee, Rob Price God University is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students Ryan McElhany PHOTOGRAPHY: Jacinda Timmerman, Rachel Sanderlin, Ryan spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally so as ASSOCIATE EDITORS: McElhany, Gina Godding to successfully fill evangelistic, missionary and church ministry Jacinda Timmerman, Rachel Sanderlin, Jessica Grissom roles and to provide quality educational and professional Christian service wherever needed throughout the world. Leave Your Mark - 3 SWTFall2010-Revised.indd 3 10/19/10 3:40 PM President’s perspective Kermit S. Bridges, D.Min., President t has been an amazing summer and education. Yet, we continue to offer beginning to the fall semester! This something that many other schools cannot year we were privileged once again to provide—an uncompromising spiritual Iexperience a record enrollment. With an atmosphere. increase to 2,064, we are up 51 students compared to last fall. Most notably, we Meaningful Chapel Services saw a significant increase in the number of Perhaps you have had the opportunity students who reside on campus. to join us for one of our chapel services via live streaming. Last year, we began Charitable The Significance of On Campus Growth streaming select services to web and An increase in residential enrollment iPhone. If you have not had the chance Gift Annuities is an important milestone. As you know, to view what happens in chapel on a SAGU remains committed to the spiritual daily basis or listen to the terrific worship In trying to create new avenues for development of our students. A significant music, I encourage you to view our part of our being able to fulfill that archives (www.sagu.edu/chapel). our donors, SAGU offers a Charitable objective is an immersive experience where students experience the presence of God Sports Streaming Gift Annuity program. With this new in their dorms, classes, peer relationships, In addition to chapel streaming, we are and chapel. We firmly believe that students expanding streaming to select sporting program, you can give and receive! benefit from the experience of living on events this year. I hope you will join Charitable Gift Annuities have become campus. us for one of our scheduled football In addition to the spiritual implications, or basketball games (www.sagu.edu/ the most popular gifting vehicles in dorm life helps students become more athletics). Plans are underway to expand closely connected to the campus, streaming to volleyball as well. today’s volatile market. The Charitable traditions, and friends. Those memories and connections become more meaningful Mission TEN Gift Annuity with Southwestern as we get older. Our commitment to world outreach continues. This summer 110 students Foundation is fixed for life. Your lifetime Accreditation traveled to 15 foreign countries as a part payment amount is dependable and As I mentioned in the last issue, of Mission TEN (To Every Nation), an Southwestern soon begins the process of endeavor to place groundworkers in every unaffected by economic downturns. reaffirmation for accreditation with the nation of the world in the next ten years. Southern Association of Colleges and You can read about their involvement on Establish a CGA for yourself, or anyone Schools (SACS), the regional accrediting pages 22-23. Also, pay special attention body that accredits every large and small, to the Digital Media announcement you choose, with a charitable donation public and private college or university regarding “backpack journalism”on the in the southeastern United States. Every inside cover. of $10,000 or more. You may choose major state university and every small private university in these states must abide Connections either a Single Life or a Joint and by the same rigorous academic standards As the excitement continues to grow, Survivor Annuity. You may also choose and be evaluated every ten years. The I hope you will choose to stay closely fact we are accredited by the same body connected. Visit us on Facebook. Or visit to defer payment for a higher annuity that accredits major universities such www.sagu.edu/alumni to sign up for our as University of Texas, Rice University, alumni e-letter. These resources are your rate. University of Georgia, and Duke most immediate means to receive up-to- University makes a strong statement date news and announcements. As always, concerning the quality of a Southwestern thank you for your continued support. SWTFall2010-Revised.indd 4 10/19/10 3:41 PM Pass it On hen it came time for me to or completed a higher degree. We want you to tell us–and the consider my undergraduate Southwestern family–all about it! Submit a class note by returning options, I narrowed my the detachable form in the Southwestern Today magazine or choicesW to three places: SAGU, a sister visiting www.sagu.edu/alumni. A/G school, or a state school in my Did you move? Let us know by e-mailing [email protected] so hometown. I would love to tell you we can keep you in the loop about what’s happening at SAGU and that I heard that audible voice from let you know when we might be in your area. God as He set the Crape Myrtles in my mother’s front yard ablaze and Attend Alumni and University Sponsored Events Devin Ferguson, instructed me to move to Waxahachie. The Alumni Association may be coming to your area. Join Director of Alumni Relations However, it was the influential voice of us to see old friends and make new ones when we are in your a SAGU alumnus that helped guide my neighborhood for district council receptions, sports contests, and decision to make SAGU my Alma Mater. planned events that take place throughout the year. If you are not I suspect many of you found yourselves in similar situations. a part of our contact list, you are missing out. Many alumni cite the guidance of a parent, grandparent, pastor, Homecoming or friend who happened to be an SAGU alumnus as influential Plan to attend the pinnacle of all alumni events by joining us for in their decision to choose Southwestern. Having graduated from Homecoming in Waxahachie. Annually we honor the 50th, 25th, SAGU, we find ourselves on the “flip side” of that equation. As and 10th reunion classes and host special reunions for affinity alumni we have a very important voice and a very important role groups. Don’t see a reunion that fits you? Host your own! Email to play in the story of our University. Staying connected to SAGU [email protected] to get started. can help strengthen that bond that unites us across generations, vocations, and continents. I hope that you find your relationship Pray & Give with your University as a two way street–a resource for you God continues to bless SAGU as we grow. This year we professionally and relationally connecting you with long-time celebrate another record enrollment! There are multitudes of ways friends. Here are just a few of the ways you can stay a part of the you can give back. Refer a prospective applicant. Represent SAGU great things happening at SAGU: in your local church. Pray for us. Consider giving financially Your Network to SAGU or the Southwestern Foundation. New facilities and SAGU continues to make career services resources available to opportunities for future Southwesterners are only possible with both students and alumni. Perhaps you’re looking for available the generous support of those who have gone before. Your jobs, or seeking to hire your own employee. Utilize SAGU Career contributions of time, talent, prayer, and resources aid SAGU in Services. Find information at www.sagu.edu/careerservices. passing on opportunities to the next generation. You may find yourself a long way from Waxahachie, but you Keep in Touch have a network to draw from. You have a voice to be heard. You Did you recently take a new position? Maybe you tied the knot have an opportunity to “Pass it On.” Can we count on you? Leave Your Mark - 5 SWTFall2010-Revised.indd 5 10/19/10 3:41 PM Preparing to leave her mark Student Story Sara Demel Sara Demel looked at the bill again.
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