New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

September 2002

Partnership News  An Alumni Electronic Newsletter . . . Keeping Our Partners Informed

The Alumni Office Is Restructured!

The Alumni Affairs office is now called the Alumni Relations Office.  Ron Holman will serve as Director of Alumni Relations on a full-time basis, providing for more attention and energy to the work of NOBTS Alumni.  The Office of Church-Minister Relations will still be under the supervision of the Alumni Relations Office, but also has added a new staff member, Chris Smith who will serve as CMR Consultant.  This restructuring will allow both offices to expand and address the growing needs of our alumni and students!

Dr. Charles E. Harvey, Jr. Named Vice President of Development

Charles Harvey Jr., director of the doctor of ministry program and associate professor of Christian education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, has been promoted to vice president of development. Harvey succeeds Jerry Pounds, who has taken a position as president of Truett-McConnell College in Georgia.  Read more at: www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=14058

State Alumni Meetings

Final preparations are being made for our annual State Alumni Meetings to be held in conjunction with state Baptist conventions.  State alumni officers planning these meetings should ensure that this information is in the Alumni Relations Office.   Any changes, updates, or new information must be received NOW!!  Publicity for the state meetings will be sent to the printers within the week. If you have any questions, please call the Alumni Relations Office.

New Horizons Campaign – Alumni Division In Full Swing!

Launched at the Southern Baptist Convention in St. Louis on June 12^th, the Alumni Division of the New Horizons Campaign is gaining momentum.  The Alumni Division Chair, Dr. Don Wilton, is challenging all alumni to do their part when he said, “It’s now my turn!”  This fall, alumni will receive further information on how they can make a pledge and be a part of providing new student housing.  As an alumni officer, your leadership is crucial.  Be a part supporting what God is doing through NOBTS!

New Student Housing Is Progressing

The new 3 buildings of 4 bedroom apartments are well underway.  Completion of the first building is expected in October with all three completed by December!  Students will be moving in this Fall!!  Click on the attachment below to see the progress:

NOBTS Alumni Partners in Providence and Prayer