New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

September 2003

Partnership News . . . Keeping Our Partners Informed
A Publication of the Alumni Relations Office	September 2003

Enrollment Continues to Grow!

NOBTS experienced another growth in enrollment for the 2002-2003 academic year. Early figures indicate that over 3,600 enrolled. This enrollment is a record high for the third consecutive year. 

Convocation Service Held 

Dr. Chuck Kelley delivered a special message during the Convocation service on Thursday, September 4. The service included the recognition of several faculty anniversaries and new faculty signing the "Articles of Religious Belief" and the "Baptist Faith and Message." Celebrating 10 years at NOBTS were Dr. Harold Mosley, Dr. Argile Smith, Dr. Asa Sphar, Dr. Thomas Strong, and Dr. Ken Taylor. Dr. Gerald Stevens celebrated 15 years, while Dr. Chuck Kelley celebrated twenty years on faculty.  Drs. Reggie Ogea, Chuck Quarles, and Jeff Riley signed the doctrinal statements. To view the service, log on to the archived chapel message on the seminary's web site. Go to: http://www.nobts.edu/chapel and click on Archives.

2003 Fall State Alumni Meetings

Plan now to attend your State Alumni Meeting. Details about time, location, cost and reservation deadlines can be found online.  Also, see which faculty member might be speaking at your state alumni meeting.  Go to:  http://nobts.edu/alumni/alumnicalendar.shtm

Church-Minister Relations to host Life Beyond Seminary On-Line!

The CMR Office hosts a Life Beyond Seminary Week every year in February for students to interact with potential ministry opportunities beyond graduation. This year the CMR staff will host an on-line version in September to expand the services to students.  The LBS web site will be active for the week of September 22-26 and will spotlight current ministry opportunities from participating ministries and SBC agencies. Please pray for our students as they consider God's place of ministry for them.

Providence Guest House Receiving More than a Facelift

Construction on a new 59 unit motel style facility began back in the Spring of this year. The new housing will benefit extension center students coming to the campus for on-campus course requirements, as well as conference guests, and alums who return to the seminary. Completion is expected by the end of the year with the facility available to use after the first of the new year. 

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Under Construction, Ham Hall of  Providence Guest House Picture by Gary Myers

Something New on the Alumni On-line Community

The Alumni Web site will feature an Alum Spotlight each month. Log on to see who might be featured this month! Go to http://nobts.edu/alumni.  If you would like to recommend someone for the alum spotlight, contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@nobts.edu. 

 

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