New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley reports that “Although the U.S. economy has been struggling, God’s people have been remarkably faithful in helping us with New Horizons.”
In just more than a year, the base goal of the first phase of the seminary’s fund-raising effort to revitalize its campus and provide for a range of student needs has been reached, said Jerry Pounds, vice president for development.
To date, total for pledges and gifts received in Phase I of the New Horizons; Equipping Leaders to Change the World” campaign is $8,018,135, Pounds said. The base goal of $8 million was reached despite the fact that the alumni campaign and the New Orleans, Atlanta and other metropolitan campaigns have not officially begun.
“The reaching of this $8 million base goal is a tangible reminder of God’s sovereignty,” Pounds said. God is in control of our campaign. He directs the hearts of our donors,” he said. Another $3,981,865 is needed to reach the challenge goal of $12 million.
(BP)
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