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Global Missions

March 29, 2018

ETBU hosts Global Missions Week to emphasize Holy Week

East Texas Baptist University held a series of events as a part of the annual ETBU Global Missions Week on Monday, March 26 through Wednesday, March 28 to highlight both international and local missions during Holy Week. The University invited more than 40 organizations to setup informational booths at the Mission Marketplace and chose Texas Baptist Men (TBM) Chief Executive Officer Mickey Lenamon and Woman's Missionary Union of Texas (WMU) Executive Director-Treasurer Tamiko Jones as guest speakers for the week's chapel services. 

TAME to Israel Volleyball 2018

March 23, 2018

ETBU Volleyball serves in Eastern Europe through TAME

The East Texas Baptist University Volleyball Team spent Spring Break in Eastern Europe as a part of the Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME) program. The group of 16, led by Vice President for Athletics Ryan Erwin and his wife, Kristy, along with Head Volleyball Coach Keely Peterson, partnered with two ETBU alumni currently serving overseas. Through TAME, the Tigers were enabled to engage in outreach by hosting volleyball clinics, teaching English, and competing with local club teams.  

Beach Reach 2018

March 18, 2018

ETBU BSM participates in Beach Reach during Spring Break

East Texas Baptist University sent 11 Baptist Student Ministry student leaders to South Padre Island, Texas on Friday, March 9 through Friday, March 16 as a part of Beach Reach. According to the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, more than 35,000 spring breakers visited the beach from all over the country. Texas Baptists (BGCT) reported over 750 college students traveled to provide free food and transportation to these beach visitors.