January 2023 Newsletter 

Dear Friend,

Happy New Year! I pray that each of you had a sweet time of celebrating the birth of our Savior and reflecting on all that the Lord did during the 2022 year. 

As I reflect on 2022, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your friendship, support and prayers. Each of you play an integral part in furthering the mission of DBU and without your generous gifts, we would not be able to accomplish all that we do! Your dedication to the Lord and to Dallas Baptist University spurs me on in my own walk with Christ, grateful to God to have you as a part of our organization.

I recently read Acts 2:25 which reads: King David said about him, "I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

I am praying that as we enter into the new year, we are reminded of the nearness of our God to us, His readiness to assist, and His protection of us.

Thank you, again, for all that you do through the DBU Women's Auxiliary Board. May the Lord bless you in the coming year and may His love and bountiful grace continue to be the firm foundation for us as we serve Him together.

This year we want each of you to consider how you can pray, serve, and give supporting DBU through the Women's Auxiliary Board.  Here are some practical ways to become involved this spring: 

DBU All-University Prayer Requests

DBU President, Dr. Adam Wright - Each day before daybreak, our president, Dr. Adam Wright, spends concentrated time praying for DBU, asking God for direction.  Pray that the Lord will give Dr. Wright special times of discerning God’s bold plans for DBU during these early morning hours.

DBU Trustees - Pray for the 40 members of DBU’s Board of Trustees as they oversee the long-range direction of the University. Praise God for these dedicated men and women who volunteer their service for the University throughout the year in addition to their own careers and responsibilities.

DBU Cabinet - Pray for the 11 members of DBU’s Cabinet as they oversee DBU’s day-to-day operations.  Pray for them to clearly hear God’s voice as they are required to make many decisions as each day brings new challenges.

• Randy Byers, Vice President for International Affairs
• Dr. Dan Gibson, Vice President for Graduate Affairs 
• Dr. Jay Harley, Vice President for Student Affairs
• Dr. Norma Hedin, Provost
• Ryan Hefton, Vice President for Advancement
• Dr. Blake Killingsworth, Vice President for Communications
• Dr. Matt Murrah, Vice President for Financial Affairs
• Christa Powers, General Counsel
• Dr. Connor Smith, Vice President for Athletics
• Jonathan Teat, Vice President for Administration and Enrollment
• Jonathan Fechner, Chief of Staff

DBU Academic Deans - Pray for our 11 academic deans as they guide faculty to provide transformative classroom experiences for our students.

• Dr. David Cook – Dean, Global Studies and Pre-Professional Programs                             
• Dr. Rebecca Dark – Academic Dean                                                                                               
• Dr. Wayne Davis – Dean, Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith                               
• Dr. Dion Fleitas – Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics                                   
• Dr. Jack Goodyear – Dean, Cook School of Leadership                                                           
• Dr. DeAnna Jenkins – Dean, Dorothy M. Bush College of Education                                   
• Dr. Stephen Mansfield – Dean, College of Business                                                                 
• Dr. Wes Moore – Dean, College of Fine Arts                                                                             
• Dr. Robert Sullivan – Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences                               
• Dr. Brent Thomason – Dean, Graduate School of Ministry                                                     
• Dr. Judy Yi – Dean, Online Education

PRAYER REQUESTS

For the 2022-2023 year, the DBU Women's Auxiliary Board Staff, Chaplain Patty Lovvorn, and our Executive Committee are committing to pray for the needs of our members and their loved ones. Please let us know how we can pray for you by following this link: Prayer Request Form

• FLOW (Free Lunch on Wednesdays) - Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 PM, the Women's Auxiliary Board has the privilege of serving lunch to DBU students in partnership with the Baptist Student Ministry. Please email Katy Taylor (katy@dbu.edu), if you would like to join us as we spend time with and serve our DBU students! 

• Blanket and Coat Drive - Let's clean out our closets and provide new and gently used coats and blankets for students in need.  Particularly when students move from other countries to come to college, they cannot fit a bulky coat or blanket in their luggage.  These items will be essential in the coming winter.  Stash a Bible verse or prayer in the pocket and bless DBU students with the warmth of a coat or blanket this season.  Bring your donations any time you are on campus or just stop by.  Our office is in the Pilgrim Chapel, Suite 203!

• Scholarships are always a great way to support DBU.  Students are transformed personally from receiving a Christ-centered higher education at DBU but need a little help financially. To contribute, go to www.dbu.edu/give.  Choose "Student Scholarships."  You may also send a check in the mail to Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.

Never Give an Inch: An Evening with Mike Pompeo
Thursday, January 26, 2023
6:30 pm

Join us for a special evening on Thursday, January 26, as the World Affairs Council of Dallas and DBU’s Institute for Global Engagement hosts former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Hillcrest Great Hall of the John G. Mahler Student Center. Guests will receive a copy of Pompeo’s most recent work, Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, with the purchase of their ticket

To purchase tickets, follow this link: An Evening with Mike Pompeo

Bluebonnet Luncheon
Wednesday, April 5
11:30 am -1:00 pm

Save the date! This annual spring luncheon highlights graduating international students and celebrates spring on University Hill. 

FLOW - Free Lunch on Wednesdays! 
Wednesday, April 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Women's Auxiliary Board provides and serves lunch twice per year at the Baptist Student Ministry FLOW (Free Lunch On Wednesdays) Day for DBU students with an emphasis on international students. Please email katy@dbu.edu, if interested in serving!

DATE FOR YOUR 2023 CALENDAR:

Membership Tea: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Location: To be announced

I am looking forward to an exciting spring semester here on University Hill! Please let me know if I can be of help to you and yours! I am thankful for you. 

Mrs. Leslie Moulton
Executive Director of the Women's Auxiliary Board
Dallas Baptist University