Good Samaritan Award & ETBU Scholarship Banquet
East Texas Baptist University recognized the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation as the 2025 ETBU Good Samaritan Award recipient on Thursday, February 20, at the Great Commission Center on ETBU's campus. Inspired by the parable in Luke 10:25-37, the Good Samaritan Award & ETBU Scholarship Dinner celebrates individuals and organizations who exemplify the spirit of "loving your neighbor as yourself."
"The Mabee Foundation has been a cornerstone of Christian higher education, providing challenge grants that help institutions grow and thrive. Their
commitment has allowed schools like ETBU to expand facilities, enhance academic programs, and serve students for generations to come," ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn said. The Good Samaritan Award & ETBU Scholarship Dinner was an evening of celebration, reflection, and commitment to the values of service and generosity. ETBU expressed gratitude to all attendees as they honored the enduring impact of the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation.
Hilltop U | One - Day Spiritual Retreat for Adults 55+
We hope you and your friends will join us! Hilltop University is a One-Day Spiritual Retreat for adults 55+ hosted in May at East Texas Baptist University. Conference events include corporate worship, Bible study, lunch, matinee concert, breakout sessions, and fellowship. Enjoy the beautiful campus of East Texas Baptist University during your Hilltop U experience!
Early Bird Special pricing is $25 per person before April 5, 2025! After April 5, the price is $35 per person. Pricing includes lunch, concert tickets, and admittance to all
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conference events. Registration closes May 12, 2025.
Join us as we welcome Pastor Emeritus at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Dr. David Dykes, as our keynote Bible teacher. Hilltop U also includes featured performances by The Purple Hulls and Dr. Shellie O'Neal. It's going to be a wonderful time together. Register today so we can see you in May at Hilltop U!
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Alumn i Spotlight Dr. Josh Jordan ('03)
Dr. Josh Jordan ('03) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from ETBU and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Jordan currently serves as the Family Life Pastor at First Baptist Church of Covington, Louisiana. He is married to his wife Leslie, and they are the proud parents of four children: Kate, Judah, John Luke, and Jonas. In addition, they are also the co-owners of Category 5 Indoor Pickleball in Mandeville, Louisiana
Josh shares, "ETBU gave me my first opportunities in ministry. It’s the place where I found the confidence that God could use my life for His glory. I saw incredible victories and also missed the mark. Through it all, I thank God for using East Texas Baptist University to help shape me so I could shepherd those God entrusts to me."
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Give Day Ambassadors Needed
Join ETBU alumni and friends in giving back on ETBU Give Day, April 10, 2025. ETBU
Give Day is held on the same day as Connexus, the University holiday that celebrates the connection of students, faculty, and staff of ETBU under the Lordship of Christ.
This 24-hour online fundraising campaign is an opportunity for East Texas Baptist and B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary alumni and friends to partner together to make a significant impact. Whether the gift is big or small, each donor makes a difference. Together, we can do more.
ETBU Give Day Ambassadors are needed to help spread the word via social media as we gather expressions of gratitude and generosity among our B. H. Carroll and East Texas Baptist Tiger Family. #ETBUGIVEDAY
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Pursue Your Calling at B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary
B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at East Texas Baptist University is a graduate-level seminary equipping missional leaders for the diverse and global ministries of Christ’s church. B. H. Carroll exists to serve Christ and his Church through affordable and accessible theological education. B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary offers students the opportunity to earn their degrees where they live, work, and serve.
Programs offered include Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy. Courses in Spanish are also available through B. H. Carroll's Hispanic Theological Education Program.
ETBU's Hilltop Singers Perform at TMEA
ETBU's Hilltop Singers performed a showcase concert at the Texas Music Educators Association Annual Conference in San Antonio. The invitation to perform recognizes the Hilltop Singers among the most outstanding performing ensembles in the state. Read more
ETBU Office of Advancement
Dr. Scott Bryant
Vice President for Advancement and Administrative Affairs
903.923.2069 | sbryant@etbu.edu
Scott McCurdy
Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Administrative Affairs
903.923.2830 | smccurdy@etbu.edu
Cari (Walker) Johnson (`94) Director of Alumni Relations
903.923.2043 | cjohnson@etbu.edu
Chad Cox ('11) ('16) Director of Career Counseling and Placement/Development Officer
903.223.2330 | ccox@etbu.edu
Keli Sparks Gifts Coordinator
903.923.2071 | ksparks@etbu.edu