DTS Kerygma

Event: Canoe Trip

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

April 17, 2010
Hosted by the World Missions Department, this fun and relaxing canoe trip is open to all DTS students (and their friends and family members). We will carpool from DTS to Glen Rose, Texas on April 17, and spend the day floating down the Brazos – with a rest stop for lunch. Cost: $27 per canoe (will carry two adults and two kids) plus the cost of food you bring. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. Register and pay by Friday, April 9, in person, at the WMIS Office, 3rd Floor Walvoord. Contact: Rose Ann Hopwood, 214-841-3684, rhopwood@dts.edu.

Spotlight: Connections and Conversations: Exploring Life Together as Ministry Wives

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

April 11, 2010
This unique retreat, held at Pine Cove Camp in the beautiful woods of Tyler, Texas, is designed to encourage, refresh, and equip wives of men in vocational ministry. Keynote speaker, Suzie Hawkins, will be joined by our own Dr. Sue Edwards who will be presenting a workshop titled, "Leading Women Who Wound.” This is an opportunity for you to give your wife, yourself, or a ministry wife that you know the chance to get away from the chaos of the everyday! For only $160, the ministry wife will receive accommodations for two nights, all meals, retreat materials, an optional counseling or mentoring session, and a tote bag filled with goodies. Retreat will be held April 11-13. For more information and to register, visit www.dts.edu/wivesretreat or call 214-841-3699.

Event: Movie Under the Stars

DTS Kerygma — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

April 9, 2010
Mark your calendars now for a Movie Under the Stars on April 9th. Join your friends and bring your families to watch the movie "UP." DTS Student Council will bring popcorn, drinks and candy. All you need to bring is a blanket or a lawnchair and yourself! We'll be watching the movie on the DTS Green, in the center of campus. Movie starts at 7:30pm.

Chapel: Jeff Kinley

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

April 1, 2010
President, Main Thing Ministry

Deadline: Application Deadline for Summer 2010 Graduation

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST

April 1, 2010

Graduation Applications for Summer 2010 graduates who are not participating in the Spring 2010 commencement ceremony are available online under Forms and Information, in CampusNet. If you plan to graduate in Summer 2010, your completed application is due April 1, 2010. You will then be eligible to participate in the Spring 2011 commencement ceremony. After April 1, 2010, graduation dates for those students with incomplete applications will be moved to a later session.

NOTE: Your graduation application is not complete until any/all church verification letters have been received.

For additional information or assistance contact the Academic Advising Center at registrar@dts.edu

Deadline: Stafford Loan Summer 2010 Application Deadline

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

April 1, 2010
The deadline for submitting a Stafford Loan application for Summer 2010 is April 1st. Required paperwork includes the 2009-2010 loan request form and the 2009-2010 FAFSA. First-time borrowers at DTS are also required to submit a Master Promissory Note. All completed paperwork must be turned in to the Financial Aid office by April 1st in order to count toward the Summer 2010 payment deadline. Students turning in their applications after the paperwork deadline are required to make alternate payment arrangements for the payment deadline. Please contact Beth Butler in the Financial Aid office with any questions at 214-841-3602 or bbutler@dts.edu.

Chapel: Spiritual Formation Chapel:

DTS Kerygma — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 31, 2010

General Info: Keep the Vision Scholarship

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 31, 2010
Keep the Vision Applications now available. Keep the Vision is a scholarship allowing International Students to reconnect with their home country and ministries/home churches. The trip must be a minimum of six weeks. Applicants must be ThM or PhD students, who have completed their second year. Applications do not necessarily guarantee funds. Applications will be due March 31, in the Financial Aid Office. Contact financialaid@dts.edu for an application

Chapel: Praise Chapel:

DTS Kerygma — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 30, 2010

Event: Spring Legacy Conference

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 27, 2010
Attention all students: Looking for insight in finding the will of God in using your gifts, abilities, and education in ministry? Then come out and join us to hear our keynote speaker Toni Trueblood, join in the panel discussion, and get some answers to your questions. This will be an exciting event. We are providing food and door prizes. This a win, win event. We are excited to see you at the Spring Legacy Conference on March 27, 2010 from 3-7 p.m in Campbell Academic Center (Lamb Auditorium). Please go online and register at www.dts.edu/legacyregistration.

For more information contact Margrite M. Roberts at 214-750-7228 or margite@sbcglobal.net.

Event: Dinner with a Professor - Anderson and Strauss

DTS Kerygma — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 26, 2010
Student Missions Fellowship is hosting a free dinner at Dr. Vic Anderson's house on Friday, March 26. The dinner is open to all students and spouses interested in hearing about the Anderson's and the Strauss' ministry in Ethiopia. We will begin at 6:30pm and end at 9pm. Space is limited so sign-up in the Missions Office on the 3rd floor of Walvoord. Contact Jeremy Herrmann with questions, smf.dts@gmail.com.

Brown Bag: Accordance Brown Bag

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 26, 2010
Accordance Brown Bag to be held in Todd 114 on Friday, March 26.
Contact: Jane Corey (OT Department), jcorey@dts.edu

Chapel: Gordon Johnston

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 26, 2010
Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies

General Info: $24,000-$28,000 to be Awarded

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 26, 2010
If you are interested in 12 months of intensive a cross-cultural educational experience outside the U.S. following graduation, the Church of the Pioneers Foundation will award a graduating Th.M. student $24,000 (single) or $28,000 (married) following graduation. Applicants must be committed to the pulpit ministry. Applications are available from the Pastoral Ministries Office (Todd 310) and will be accepted Feb. 1-Mar. 26.

Spotlight: Register Now for SWIM's Spring Retreat

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 26, 2010
Attention all Seminary Wives! Don’t miss out on the 5th Annual SWIM Spring Retreat, “Survival Skills: Real Training for a Life in Ministry.” The retreat will be held at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment in Cedar Hill on March 26-28. Come ready to learn valuable ministry survival skills because this year we’re giving you some nitty gritty training and resources to set you up for a life like none other. Sessions include learning to be a pastor’s wife, handling conflict & boundaries, personal bible study, card making, nature walks and more! The cost is $35 for the entire weekend, which includes meals and accommodations. Learn more and register online at www.dts.edu/swim. Questions can be directed to swim@dts.edu or Carolyn Hannah at 214.841.3512.
Contact Email: channah@dts.edu

Chapel: World Focus Chapel:

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 25, 2010
SMF is pleased to present Izibongo - a band that worships to the sounds of music from every corner of the world. Come to participate in a truly global worship music chapel!

Chapel: James Thames

DTS Kerygma — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 24, 2010
Associate Professor of Christian Education
Associate Academic Dean for Academic Administration

Chapel: Timothy Warren

DTS Kerygma — Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 23, 2010
Professor of Pastoral Ministries

Spotlight: Registration: Summer 2010 & Fall 2010

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

March 8, 2010
Registration for the Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 sessions runs from Monday, March 8, through Sunday, March 28. Register by midnight March 28 for at least one course in each session you plan to attend to avoid a $50 late registration fee. You can change your schedule, at no extra cost, until the payment deadline for the respective session.

General Info: Short-term Mission Trips 2010

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

Join CAM International as we partner with DTS students for three short-term mission trips this summer. Honduras -- June 27-July 4, 2010; Uruguay -- July 3-12, 2010; Guatemala inVision with Dr. Oscar Lopez -- July 10-17, 2010. For more information contact Karin Rountree at krountree@caminternational.org.

General Info: WEC Seminar Recordings

DTS Kerygma — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

All World Evangelism Conference (WEC) 2010 Seminar recordings are now available in Turpin Library. These recordings are available to be checked out as one mp3 CD that may be copied to your computer and/or imported into iTunes. (This CD also includes the WEC 2009 seminar entitled "Living Hope: Ministering to the Homosexual").

General Info: Graduates going into Cross-Cultural Ministry

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

Attention Graduating DTS students! If you are graduating in 2010 (spring, summer and winter) and are hoping to be involved in some kind of full-time cross-cultural ministry we would like to include you in a special commissioning chapel on April 28. Please email your name and plans to Jeremy Herrmann, smf.dts@gmail.com, before April 1 so that we can include you in the program.

DTS Discounts: Mavs Tickets - Discounted Rate

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

The Dallas Mavericks have offered DTS students, staff and their families a reduced ticket price on special discount games. You will also receive a free bowl from Genghis Grill with every ticket purchased. To take advantage of the special offer, just click the following link and follow the instructions below.

Click Here for Special Discount Tickets!

1. Select Game (click on Find Tickets).
2. Enter the Special Offer Code: dts (all lowercase). Do not enter email address here.
3. Create new Group Account if you don't already have one.
4. Claim Tickets (select the number of tickets you would like to purchase).
5. Purchase and Print tickets (no fees).

Contact Jeff Brown, 214-658-7133 or jeff.brown@dallasmavs.com with questions.

DTS Discounts: Free Tax Return Preparation

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 CST

Teri Portillo at Women's Southwest Federal Credit Union is offering to prepare DTS student's tax returns free of charge. You must bring the following: Photo ID, Social Security Card, W-2/1099, and all childcare information (if applicable). Both spouses must be present.
Contact: Teri Portillo, 214-887-0700
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-6pm; Saturday 9am-2pm
Location: Women's Southwest Federal Credit Union, 4210 Junius St. 4th Floor Dallas, TX 75246

General Info: DART Notice to Public/Green Line

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

The DART Green Line (Buckner to North Carrollton/Frankford) will be completed soon. As a result the bus routes along the green line will have to be modified. DART has issued a Notice to Public 2010 Service Change Proposals Public Hearing Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30 pm. For more information about the extended Green Line go to www.dart.org.

: WEC Academic Incentive: Corrected “Approved Class List”

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

The World Evangelism Conference (WEC) Academic Incentive gives you a chance to earn one or two extra-credit points on the final grade for a SP10 course in which you are currently enrolled. The “Approved Class List” posted to Campusnet on March 5 was incorrect. A corrected list was posted on March 9. Extra credit will be awarded if you meet these conditions:
1) You attend all four days of WEC, Mar. 9-12, 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
2) You submit a completed form and two-page response paper by Mar. 26.
3) The class you choose is eligible for WEC extra credit
4) Your professor approves your paper.
5) Your final grade in the class (without extra credit) is passing. Download the form, information, and corrected class list from Campusnet “Forms and Information".

General Info: SWIM Volunteer Opportunities

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

Seminary Wives would you like to be a part of DTS’ most recognizable organizations? If you just said, yes, then here’s your chance to make a splash into ministry with S.W.I.M. (Seminary Wives In Ministry). We currently have two volunteer positions that will bring you new friendships, enhance your talents and gifts, and foster spiritual growth. Find more about our Assistant Hospitality Coordinator and Assistant Publicity Coordinator positions by viewing our Volunteer Opportunities at www.dts.edu/swim or contact SWIM Advisor Carolyn Hannah at channah@dts.edu or (214) 841-3512. Be a part of the SWIM team today!

: Business as Mission: New Course in SU10

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST

Dr. Steve Rundle, co-author of "Great Commission Companies" and editor of "Economic Justice in a Flat World," will teach a new Business as Mission course at DTS this summer. Rundle is a recognized leader in the field of business as mission and associate professor at Biola University School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and received Biola’s award for Faculty Excellence in Biblical Integration in 2000. WM445 Business as Mission (2 hours credit) will meet in Dallas, June 1-4. Contact: Rose Ann Hopwood, rhopwood@dts.edu.