Tiger Volleyball | TAME Trip to Chile
The East Texas Baptist University Volleyball team visited Chile during the University’s spring break holiday to do mission work March 8-16. The eight-day trip was part of the Tiger Athletics Mission Experience (TAME), which allows student-athletes to use their God-given talents and abilities to share their faith with people all across the globe as they strive to transform the world for Christ.
The Tiger Volleyball team and ETBU staff worked alongside two of ETBU’s educational partners, Grace College-Santiago and Temuco Baptist College, during the mission trip. The student-athletes immersed themselves in various projects and had the opportunity to play three matches during the week. They hosted camps, worked with local students in the
classroom, led prayer sessions, and had conversations aimed at making a Kingdom impact on the lives of those they encountered.
“The Spirit of God was present in this trip, and we were all moved by it,” Junior Management and Marketing major Maddison Harris said. “We were pushed out of our comfort zones like we had never been before. We had opportunities to pray out loud over large groups of people, share our testimonies, and share the Word of God with nonbelievers. Through volleyball clinics, one-on-one time with the kids, and worshiping the Lord together, we hope we impacted their lives as much as they did ours. Seeing the love for Jesus each of my teammates demonstrated was inspiring.”
ETBU Students Serve Across Texas
East Texas Baptist University students showcased their dedication to service and mission work during spring break as they engaged in projects across Texas. A group of students from ETBU's Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) spent the week in South Padre Island for
Beach Reach, while others participated in disaster recovery mission work through the BOUNCE ministry in Katy, Texas. "It was such a unique opportunity," Junior English major Andrea Latham said. "This is my second year serving during spring break. I enjoy serving people. It was special this year to be able to pour into the young women who were working with us. The Lord used us in a way I wasn't expecting."
You may reserve your place now for the David Dykes Servant Leadership Award & ETBU Scholarship Dinner on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Join us at the Green Acres Crosswalk Conference Center to celebrate the spirit of servant leadership modeled by Dr. David Dykes. Sponsorships and tickets are available for the event. All money raised will provide scholarship support to deserving ETBU students.
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Monica R. Pierre is a registered nurse who earned a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing from East Texas Baptist University. Drawing on her experience as a travel nurse and health care administrator, Monica offers inspiration, wisdom, and encouraging hope in her recently published self-help memoir. Pierre is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and currently lives in the Bay Area of California.
Recently, Ms. Pierre returned to campus and shared a message of encouragement at a reception at the Marshall Grand.
"A beautiful full-circle moment was accomplished today," Monica reflects. "I am grateful for the Teague School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students who welcomed me with such warm hospitality. You made my long-awaited return all the more delightful! 'May the Light on the Hill Never Die.'"
Listen in as Monica shares parts of her journey through brokenness and wellness that includes a pivotal season of growth on the Hill.
This 24-hour online fundraising campaign is an opportunity for ETBU alumni and friends to partner together to make a significant impact. Whether the gift is big or small, each donor makes a difference. Join ETBU alumni and friends in giving back on April 11, 2024. ETBU Give Day coincides with Connexus, the ETBU holiday that celebrates the connection of
students, faculty, and staff of ETBU under the Lordship of Christ. Together, we can do more.
This year, we are giving away a free customizable Mark Your Milestone Brick (to be installed in the Quad) to a winning member of the Tiger Family. Those who promote Give Day on social media and/or donate on Give Day will be entered in the drawing.
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ETBU HOSTS FOURTH INDUCTION OF ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY
East Texas Baptist University inducted 67 students into the prestigious Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (ALD) during a ceremony at ETBU’s Great Commission Center on Thursday, March 21. A national honor society, ALD distinguishes first-year academic success with invitations to join extended only to students who obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher during the first semester of their freshman year. Read more
ETBU HONORS STUDENTS AT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS SOCIETY AND HONORS PROGRAM DINNER
East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) proudly honored academic excellence and Christian scholarship at the Presidential Scholars Society and Honors Program Dinner held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Great Hall of ETBU’s Great Commission Center. The event, hosted by ETBU President Dr. J. Blair Blackburn, recognized students who have achieved extraordinary success in their educational pursuits throughout their time at ETBU, as well as students who are members of ETBU’s Honors Program. "This special event serves as a way for our University leadership to celebrate not only excellence in academic achievement but also the embodiment of our University's Christ-centered mission of integrating biblical truth and learning.” Dr. Blackburn said. Read more.
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