S.W.I.M. (Seminary Wives in Ministry) exists to equip wives to be competent servants alongside their husbands in ministry. For more information, you may view the SWIM organization chart.
Components
There are three components to the SWIM program that assist us in fulfilling our mission:
- Triple S: SWIM Self-Study exists to provide the seminary wife with opportunities of spiritual growth through an independent reading program and guided by a faculty wife. For more information on Triple S, contact Chelsey Rhine.
- SWING: Seminary Wives In Nurturing Groups exists to assist seminary wives to grow in their walk with the Lord, develop relationships and help prepare them for ministry. For more information on SWING, contact Anne Harrison.
- Acts 18: Acts 18 exists to provide new seminary wives in transition with support and information about the Dallas community. For more information on Acts 18, contact Tammara Hunt.
In addition, we also sponsor special events such as semester opening programs, seminars and an annual wives retreat.
Contact Information
Advisor: Carolyn Hannah
Board: Faculty wives and student wives.
Email: swim@dts.edu
Fall 2009
Imagine yourself having coffee with Jesus. What would you ask Him? What might He ask you? In chapters five through seven of Matthew’s gospel we find Christ’s discourse known as “The Sermon on the Mount.” Jesus delivered this sermon at the beginning of his ministry, when He was popular and had a large following. A common refrain of Jesus’ message is “the kingdom is at hand.” Throughout the sermon, Christ presented the requirements for entry into this kingdom: nothing short of perfection.
In this study we’ll consider His words in the Sermon on the Mount and explore how our righteousness can actually “exceed that of the scribes and the Pharisees.” Okay, actually, we’ll explore how Jesus set the bar so high that we see the key to entering the kingdom of heaven: realizing our deep need for grace and for someone else's righteousness to be credited to our account. That’s the only way we get that kind of righteousness.
From the publisher, www.Aspire2.com.
Join us this Fall for a SWING group study Mocha on the Mount by DTS Professor Sandra Glahn. The study begins the week of Sept. 13, 2009. Contact Anne Harrison to join a group.
Upcoming Events in 2009
Fall Seminar - "Finding Tranquility in Chaos"
Saturday, November 7
Lamb Auditorium
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Speaker: Becky Harling, author of "Finding Calm in Life's Chaos" and "Rewriting Your Emotional Script"
Seminary Wives, are you over-worked, over-stressed, or just plain worn out? Join us at SWIM’s Fall Seminar and enjoy a day of total indulgence for your mind, body and soul on Saturday, November 7. Whatever area of stress you live-in, you are certain to walk away feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to face another busy day! Lunch is provided. Dress is casual.
Please register by Wednesday, November 4 via online, swim@dts.edu or by contacting Carolyn Hannah, SWIM Advisor at (214) 841-3512.
For more information view our Fall Seminar flyer.
Upcoming Events in 2010
Spring Seminar
Saturday, February 6
Lamb Auditorium, Campbell Building
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Event: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spring Retreat
March 26-28, 2010
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment, 1701 Texas Plum Rd.
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
www.mtlebanoncamp.com
SWIM invites all seminary wives to a weekend of spiritual growth and friendship.
More details to come!
Wives Graduation Coffee-Brunch
Saturday, May 1, 2009
DTS Collins Lounge
Walvoord, Second Floor
Event: 9:30 a.m.
The Coffee-Brunch is held in honor of DTS Seminary Wives. SWIM celebrates the completion of the seminary wife experience and encourages all those who's husbands graduated in the past year to share in reflecting the past and God's leading for the future.
