SAGU Update

A brief update on SAGU. The students ae overcoming the pandemic. They are hungry for God to move spiritually and are out in the community again showing compassion for those in need. Even with the pandemic we had a slight increase in residential enrollment (dorms) and Distance Education increased. We have 49 baccalaureate degrees, 20 masters degrees (include MBA and can be completed in 12 or 18 months), and 1 doctoral degree. And New this fall is a Masters of Theological Studies (MTS) and a BA in Global Compassion Leadership (partnering with Convoy of Hope)

We are launching our re-vised Prayer Team opportunities. You and or a team from your church can schedule a day to come on campus and pray for SAGU and our students. Contact James Bridges at jsbridges@sagu.edu

The Harvesters are back with a new sound. They are more of a vocal band (a little more contemporary) and can lead worship or be special music, fill in a full service with one of our dynamic church leadership students (Eddie Perkins from Westover Hills church in S.A.) preaching. They will do a full concert as well. Contact James Bridges at jsbridges@sagu.edu We just ask for reimbursement of travel costs/hotel.

Our newest addition to the Sheaffer Activities Center is this 20’ x 7’ two sided digital scoreboard and hung from the ceiling. Besides creating a fun experience (fan cam, etc) we are able to bring in new revenue to SAGU. The best part it was paid for by a donation from a local bank.

Last October we were able to install this beautiful art piece in Waxahachie for the community to be reminded of SAGU. We also honored former President Dr. Delmer Guynes for his servant leadership throughout the years.

Would you pray for SAGU, many of you receiving this attended or graduated from Southwestern. We would love you making SAGU part of your World Mission’s giving. Our biggest need is undesignated financial partnerships (www.sagu.edu/give) and Church Leadership Scholarship ($100K matching donation opportunity). This is a scholarship we provide tuition for students in Church Leadership degrees and who are living in the dorms. (www.sagu.edu/ matchinggift)

Sincerely, Rick Bowles VP for University Advancement-Marketing 16