DTS Kerygma

Event: WMIS Christmas Open House

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

December 4, 2009
Join Mike and Penny Pocock for a Christmas Open House at their home in Garland. All students, faculty and friends of world missions are invited. Come-and-go from 7-9pm on Friday, Dec. 4. Participation is free. Sign up at the WMIS Office by noon on Thursday, Dec. 3.
Contact: Rose Ann Hopwood, rhopwood@dts.edu, 214-841-3684

Spotlight: Attention Graduates for Spring and Summer 2010

DTS Kerygma — Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CST

December 1, 2009

Graduation Applications for Spring 2010 graduates and Summer 2010 graduates, who desire to participate in the Spring 2010 commencement ceremony are available online under Forms and Information, in CampusNet. If you are planning to graduate in Spring or Summer 2010 and participate in Spring 2010 Commencement, your completed application is due December 1, 2009. After December 1, 2009, graduation dates for those students with incomplete applications will be moved to a later session.

NOTE: that 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 or 214-841-3608.

Brown Bag: Intl. Mission Board (IMB) Opportunities

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 17, 2009
Join Candidate Consultant Joel Sutton to discuss cross-cultural ministry opportunities with the International Mission Board. The IMB (www.imb.org) is an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention. Meet at 11:30am on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Todd 114.
Contact: Rose Ann Hopwood, rhopwood@dts.edu

Spotlight: All about Influence: A Women's Leadership Conference at DTS

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 16, 2009
This dynamic one-day conference featuring Angela Thomas and 10 workshop choices will equip you with practical tools to influence the world around you. If you’re ready to invest in the lives of others, find encouragement in your spiritual walk, and be challenged to make a difference, this conference is for you! DTS students and employees can attend for the discounted rate of $40 and as a volunteer for $25. Call 214-841-3699 or toll free 800-DTS-WORD x 3699, or visit www.dts.edu/wlc for conference details and to register.

Event: Dinner with a Professor

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 14, 2009
Student Missions Fellowship invites DTS students to dinner with a professor at Dr. Andrew and Lori Spurgeon's house on Saturday, November 14, at 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity for fellowship and to get to know our DTS Missionary-in-Residence by hearing their testimonies and about their ministry in India and the Philippines. All students (including spouses) are welcome, but space is limited. Sign-up in the WMIS department on the third floor of Walvoord.

Chapel: Focus: Day @ DTS: Charles Swindoll

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:40:00 CST

November 13, 2009
Chancellor of Dallas Seminary; Senior Pastor, Stonebriar Community Church

Event: BSF Expressions

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 12, 2009
Expressions is designed to help Dallas Theological Seminary students in general and the African American students in particular apply their seminary preaching training to the unique cultural setting of the Black Church with the help of experienced Alumni. Our goal is not to compete with but to enhance their learning experience specifically in their application to the Black Church environment. Each session includes 2 seminary student speakers, a DTS alum pastor who offers critique, and student artistic expression. Join us on November 12 at 7pm in the President's Room (next to Cafe Koine).

Chapel: Prayer Chapel:

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:40:00 CST

November 12, 2009

Brown Bag: Accordance Brown Bag

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 11, 2009
Join us for an Accordance training session on Nov 11. Held in Campbell 204.
Contact: Jane Corey, jcorey@dts.edu

Brown Bag: Military Ministry

DTS Kerygma — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 11, 2009
Major General, Robert Dees, U.S. Army (retired) the executive director of Military Ministry Campus Crusade for Christ will speak at a Veteran's Day brown bag session to be held following chapel on November 11, 2009 in Todd 114. Come learn about the various outreaches of Military Military and enjoy a free lunch.
Contact: Deborah Reed, nonnie328@yahoo.com

Chapel: Veterans Day Chapel:

DTS Kerygma — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:40:00 CST

November 11, 2009

Brown Bag: Women Student Fellowship Brown Bag Lunch

DTS Kerygma — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 10, 2009
All women are welcome to join the Women Student Fellowship for our monthly Brown Bag lunch. We meet right after chapel in the 3rd floor clubhouse of Washington Hall. Don't forgot your lunch! WSF Brown Bags will be held the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Brown Bag: Logos Bible Software

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST

November 10, 2009
The Logos Bible Software is an expansive Bible study tool that many users do not fully appreciate and utilize. Come learn more about the program and how you can use it to meet your research and study needs. Dr. Hall Harris will be hosting the brown bag showcasing using keylinks, preferences, and visual filters. Also, there will be time for you to ask specific user questions you might have. The brown bag will be in TODD 114 on November 10th from 11:30-12:30. See you there!
Contact: Dr. Harris, hharris@dts.edu

Chapel: International Student Chapel:

DTS Kerygma — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:40:00 CST

November 10, 2009

Brown Bag: Want to teach in Micronesia?

DTS Kerygma — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

Have you ever considered teaching in Micronesia? Ever wondered where Micronesia is? Stop by and meet with university president Dave Owen in Todd 114 from 11:30-12:15 on Thursday or Friday November 12-13. http://welovepibc.blogspot.com
Contact: Lisa Tomada, ltomada@dts.edu

General Info: Third Party Gifts/Scholarships for WI09 and/or SP10

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

If you are receiving a scholarship or gift from an organization sending funds directly to DTS, you MUST give a copy of the award letter or other correspondence (for example, email) to the Bursar before the payment deadline for the semester for which the scholarship is to be applied. You are required to pay by the semester’s payment deadline any remaining balance after subtracting out the outside scholarship/gift. If you have any questions, please contact the Bursar at srosenbeck@dts.edu or call 214-841-3632 or toll free 800-DTS-WORD x 3632..

: Global Counseling Scholarship 2010

DTS Kerygma — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

The Global Counseling Initiative will be awarding five $500 scholarships to students who meet the following criterion: *Currently enrolled in the BC program at DTS
*Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0
*Has completed at least 30 credit hours of course work
*Desire to counsel overseas on either long term or short term missions (not required but preferred)
*1,000 word essay
If you are interested in applying for this year's scholarship, please contact Jenny Crow 214-874-4406 or jcrow@dts.edu for more information.

General Info: Regarding Flu Season

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST

To prepare for a potential flu season emergency, the seminary has established the following policy:

1) For updates on the campus-wide status of flu conditions at DTS, please visit http://www.dts.edu/flu.

2) If flu conditions require cancellation of a class session or other changes for the course, an email will be sent to all class members.

3) In the event of a major campus emergency at DTS, course requirements, deadlines, and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances beyond the professor’s control.

In order to provide you with helpful and up-to-date information about the H1N1 flu, a webpage, http://www.dts.edu/flu is now available. It is important for to monitor that page regularly in order to know what DTS is doing and what it is recommending with respect to the flu. There you will find also a reporting form that will enable the seminary to track what is occurring with the disease and thereby make informed decisions.

General Info: TMS Payment Plan Spring 2010

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

Enrollment has started for the Spring 2010 five month TMS payment plan. Please go to http://www.dts.edu/departments/campus/financialaid/tms/ to learn more about TMS. To enroll, please contact TMS at www.afford.com or 1-800-722-4867. If you have additional questions, please contact the DTS Bursar at srosenbeck@dts.edu or 214-841-3632.or toll free 800-DTS-WORD x 3632.

General Info: Bibliotheca Sacra Back Issue Sale

DTS Kerygma — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

During your Seminary career, you'll want to begin building a library that can serve you in ministry. For 75 years DTS has published Bibliotheca Sacra, an outstanding resource for biblical exposition, theology, and ministry concerns. Faculty also review about 100 books a year in Bib Sac. Make sure this essential tool is part of your library. Each quarter pick up the latest print edition of Bib Sac at the Mail Services window. Also you can access Bib Sac online. Write bibsac@dts.edu for instructions. Take advantage of a special offer too: all back issues from the 60s to the present are $1 each! Drop your payment (credit card, check, or cash) in campus mail. Include your name, box number, and phone or email. There's never been a better offer!

General Info: Book Center: Art and Gift Clearance Sale

DTS Kerygma — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

The DTS Book Center is closing out all non-DTS art and gifts at cost. Crosses, photo frames, Willow Tree figurines, wall art, candle holders, jewelry, shofars, teapots, mugs, stained glass and more are available at huge savings.

Deadline: New Women Student Appointments

DTS Kerygma — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

Don't forget, every new (Summer or Fall 2009) female student is to make an appointment with Dr. Lynn Etta Manning, The Advisor for Women Students. Online and extension campus women students may arrange for a phone appointment. Call Rachel Wissink (214-841-3789) to select a date and time that is convenient for you before the end of the Fall 2009 Semester.

General Info: Visiting Missionaries in Mabee

DTS Kerygma — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST

Come by Mabee Lounge in Walvoord to connect with these missions agency representatives:
• Tues.-Wed., Nov. 3-4: two missionaries with an English-language outreach ministry in Asia
• Tues., Nov. 3: Karin Rountree, CAM, www.caminternational.org
• Wed., Nov. 4: Jim Harding, AIM, www.aim.org
• Tues., Nov. 10: Jessica Rogers and Katy Langenegger, PIONEERS, www.pioneers.org