The J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has awarded
Central Baptist College a $750,000 challenge grant. The challenge grant
will be used to help fund the construction of the 38,000 square foot
Signature Academic building and to renovate and expand the existing
library building. These two projects are the first of ten major construction
projects in Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making - a plan to complete
10 major projects in the next 10 years to accommodate an enrollment
of 2020 students.
According to CBC President Terry Kimbrow, “We made application
to the Mabee Foundation for financial assistance on the two
combined projects because they are both tied to the first phase
of Vision 2020.” The new Academic Building will allow the
relocation of the current administration offices, now housed
in a building shared with the J.E. Cobb Library. When the
administrative side is vacated, the renovation and addition to
the library will more than double the current floor space.
Though not required by the Mabee Foundation, the third floor
of the new Academic Building will be named in recognition
of the Mabee Foundation’s continued support. Central
Baptist College has received three other grants from Mabee
over the years, the most recent one for $250,000 in 1996
during the successful capital campaign that raised money
to build the Mabee Student Services Complex. “We are
extremely pleased to receive this challenge grant from
the Mabee Foundation,” Kimbrow said. “We have
long enjoyed a great partnership with the Foundation.”
The challenge grant of $750,000 will be paid to the
College provided the institution raises the balance
needed for the two projects, estimated at $8,600,000.
According to Kimbrow, “We currently have over
$7.8 million in contributions and commitments to
Vision 2020. Our task between now and July
2012 is to raise an additional $784,652 from
other contributors to receive the Mabee grant.”
For more information on making a gift or
commitment to Vision 2020 and helping
CBC complete the Mabee Challenge, please
contact Sancy Faulk, Vice President for
Advancement, at either [email protected]
or (501) 329-6872, extension 169.
Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making is a plan to complete 10 major
construction projects in 10 years to accommodate a student enrollment
of 2020 students. We kicked off the first phase of Vision 2020 early
this year with a goal of $12,000,000. This initial phase includes the
construction of a 38,000 square foot Academic Building (currently
under construction); the renovation/expansion of the J. E. Cobb
Library; and the construction of a new student residence hall. The
$12,000,000 campaign is divided into smaller campaigns as follows:
steering committee for the Student
Campaign which was introduced
during a September chapel service.
The student campaign is still in the
planning phase and will take place
during the spring semester. The students have set a $50,000 goal.
Alumni Campaign
The Board Campaign began on May 7, 2011. CBC’s Board of Trustee
members completed a three-hour fundraising training session and
were then asked to either personally make five fundraising visits or
to facilitate those visits between their contacts and CBC Development
Staff. The 20 member Board of Trustees committed to a fundraising
goal of $1.2 million and is over halfway to their goal.
The Alumni Campaign kickoff will coincide with Homecoming
activities which will take place in February of 2012. Mark Livingston
(CBC ’01) has agreed to lead in the alumni project to raise $175,000
to name the Lecture Hall in the new academic building in memory of
Dr. Ronald V. Mitchell. Proceeds from the Benefit Dinner during this
year’s Homecoming activities will go towards the alumni project. Look
for more information about this project in upcoming editions of the
Connecting Point.
Conway Campaign
Church Campaign
Board Campaign
The Conway Campaign, which began on May 9, 2011, is open to
businesses that operate in Conway (and Faulkner County), Arkansas.
A thirteen-member Conway Campaign Steering Committee was
formed and each of those members was asked to invite five guests to
the kickoff luncheon. Each attendee was then asked to facilitate at least
three fundraising visits. The goal for the Conway Campaign is $1.5
million, and Conway Corporation made a lead gift of $750,000 toward
this goal.
The Church Campaign was presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of
the BMA of Arkansas. September 16, 2012 has been designated “CBC
Sunday.” Churches have been asked to either take a special offering on
that day and/or to consider adding a commitment to Vision 2020 into
their annual church budget. A goal of $250,000 has been set for this
segment of the campaign.
Friends of CBC
For many years, CBC has enjoyed support from individuals and
businesses that do not fit into any of the previously mentioned
campaign segments. In fact, the majority of our financial contributors
are in this group.
Employee Campaign
The Employee Campaign took place during the months of October and
November of 2011. All current employees were challenged to give
toward a $150,000 goal. Commitments are still coming in, but current
commitments and gifts total over $151,320.
Foundations
CBC was issued a Mabee Challenge Grant in July of 2011 and is
currently working to meet this challenge by July of 2012 (see related
article on Page 1 of the newsletter). Several other private foundation
grant proposals are in process.
Student Campaign
CBC has a twelve-member student leadership team called the
President’s Leadership Council. These twelve students will be the
CBC Announces Launch of
Online Degree Programs
Central Baptist College has launched an accredited
online degree program starting in the fall 2011. The
program is accredited though The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. Though the institution has offered classes
in the distance delivery method for quite some time, CBC
will now offer students the ability to earn their entire
degree online from the regionally accredited college.
“The primary purpose of offering distanced-delivered
courses and programs at Central Baptist College is to
provide access to students who cannot attend face-toface classes on campus,” said Dr. Gary McAllister, Vice
President of Academic Affairs at CBC. “Some live too
far from campus, and others have scheduling conflicts
that prevent them from taking the classes they need.
Distance-delivered courses can resolve these issues.”
CBC Online is convenient and flexible for adults with busy lifestyles. The program offers
students a way to study or learn on a flexible schedule. It is also convenient for students with
children, full-time jobs, who live far away or are on the mission field. The slogan for the new
degree program is “college at your convenience.”
“Approval of our online studies program by the Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools is a major accomplishment for CBC. It will have
a profound impact upon the institution,” said CBC President Terry Kimbrow.
Active recruitment and enrollment are now underway in preparation for the first online
degrees. Prospective students may visit www.cbc.edu/online for more information or call 501329-6872 ext. 168.
2
Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction
to benefit the
Ronald V. Mitchell
Lecture Hall
Central Baptist College is pleased to announce the fifth annual Benefit Dinner and Silent
Auction to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the Mabee Student Services Complex.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Ronald V. Mitchell Lecture Hall, which is the Alumni
Project in the new Academic Building.
Dr. Mitchell was a professor of history/theology at CBC for 20 years and passed away in
May of 2009 after an almost yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. The lecture hall in the new
Academic Building will be named in his memory for his years of service to CBC and for the
impact he had on the lives of so many students. Before Dr. Mitchell passed away, he participated
in an on camera interview where he reflected on his life and his time at CBC. A portion of that
video will be shown for the first time during the Benefit Dinner program.
The silent auction will open at 6:30 p.m., and assorted hors d’oeuvres will be served. The
program and dinner will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. Dinner this year will be prepared by
Central Baptist College Dining Services, under the direction of executive chef, Jill McCollum.
Individual tickets are $50 and sponsorships range from $500 to $10,000. To purchase
individual tickets, become an event sponsor, or donate an item(s) to the silent auction please
visit www.cbc.edu and click on the event link in the CBC News Section. In order for sponsors to
have their name and/or logo (dependent on sponsorship level) listed on promotional materials,
sponsorship forms and payment must be received at Central Baptist College prior to February 10,
2012.
For more information please contact Jessica Faulkner, Director of Special Events, at either
[email protected] or at (501) 329-6872, extension 172.
The Connecting Point
is a publication of the Central Baptist College Alumni Office, 1501 College Avenue, Conway, AR 72034. It is sent to alumni, parents, friends and faculty/staff of Central Baptist College.
Deanna Ott – Director of Public Relations – [email protected] – www.cbc.edu
Alumni updates, photos, and interesting facts about CBC are always welcome from our readers. Please include a stamped envelope if you would like your photos returned.
3
FRIDAY,
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 17
FEBRUARY 18
CBC FAMILY
FUN NIGHT
TAILGATE
MUSTANG
BASKETBALL
1:45 P.M.
HOMECOMING
COURT
ANNOUNCED
4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
FREE FOOD for CBC
alumni, students,
family and friends
REDDIN FIELDHOUSE
FIRST 100 PEOPLE GET
A FREE T-SHIRT!
3:00 P.M.
LADY MUSTANGS
BASKETBALL VS.
COLLEGE OF
ST. MARY
Face Painting for kids,
lots of give-aways,
and time for fellowship
Bleacher Creature
Reunion
(Contact Chris Vines at
[email protected]
for more information)
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 17
MUSTANG
BASKETBALL
5:30 P.M.
LADY MUSTANGS
BASKETBALL VS.
YORK COLLEGE
REDDIN FIELDHOUSE
7:30 P.M.
MUSTANG
BASKETBALL VS.
YORK COLLEGE
REDDIN FIELDHOUSE
REDDIN FIELDHOUSE
ALUMNI & FRIENDS
LUNCHEON
FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS
DOUG HOFFMANN, CBC ALUMNI ‘65
RIGHT
DR. JOEL SLAYTON, PROFESSOR &
BIBLE DEPARTMENT CHAIR
CENTER
THOMAS MOBLY, CURRENT STUDENT
LEFT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
SERVING BEGINS AT 11:15 A.M.
MABEE STUDENT SERVICES
COMPLEX DINING HALL
$10 per person
Menu to include Herbed Chicken Breast,
Country Green Beans, Roasted Potatoes,
Garden Salad, and Cheesecake Dessert
The program will include naming Joyce Nell Garrison
as the CBC Alumnus of the Year and other awards being
presented by the CBC Alumni Association
Special Promotions and Discounts in the CBC Bookstore
during Homecoming! Drop by the Bookstore from
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday for a 15% Discount.
4
5:00 P.M.
MUSTANG
BASKETBALL VS.
BELLEVUE
UNIVERSITY
REDDIN FIELDHOUSE
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 18
BENEFIT
DINNER
&
SILENT
AUCTION
6:30 P.M.
MABEE STUDENT
SERVICES
COMPLEX
DINING HALL
All proceeds from the banquet
and the auction will go toward
the Alumni Project in the new
Signature Academic Building
HOMECOMING Registration Form
Name:
Spouse/Guest(s):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Saturday
Alumni Luncheon
Adult _____ Child (4-12) _____ Homecoming T-shirts
@ $10 = $_____
@ $4 = $_____
Saturday CBC Benefit Dinner
_____ @ $50 each
= $_____
(Tables available upon request)
*Special Promotion: Buy an Alumni
Membership betweeen January 1
and February 10 and receive a FREE
HOMECOMING T-SHIRT
_____ Adult S @ $15
= $_____
_____ Adult M @ $15 = $_____
_____ Adult L @ $15 = $_____
_____ Adult XL @ $15
= $_____
_____ Adult XXL & XXXL @ $17
= $_____
_____ Adult XXXXL @ $18
= $_____
_____ Youth S @ $15
= $_____
_____ Youth M @ $15
= $_____
_____ Youth L @ $15
= $_____
_____ Youth XL @ $15
= $_____
*See Promotion if Purchasing a Membership.
Alumni Association Membership
_____ Individual $35
_____ Couple $50
= $_____
= $_____
(1 free shirt for individuals, 2 free shirts for couples)
TOTAL
= $________
Cash _____ Check _____ Credit Card _____
VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Discover _____
Credit Card Number_________________________________________ Expiration Date_________________
Alumnus of t
he Year
Signature_________________________________________________________________________________
Homecoming Honorees Announced
The CBC Alumni Association invites all alumni
and friends of the college to attend the Alumni and
Friends Luncheon to be held on Saturday, February 18
at 11:30 a.m. at the Mabee Student Services Dining
Hall. Being honored at this year’s luncheon will be
the CBC Alumnus of the Year Joyce Garrison, the
CBC Outstanding Individual of the Year Shawn
Hammontree, and the CBC Family of the Year, the
Dan and Sheila Snowden family.
Joyce Garrison is being honored this year by
the alumni association as the Central Baptist College
“Alumnus of the Year.” Ms. Garrison is a Faulkner
County native and a longtime educator, having taught
at Central Baptist College for 33 years before retiring
in 1990.
A daughter of the late Dan and Sadie Payne
Garrison of Greenbrier, she graduated from
Greenbrier High School in 1948. Garrison attended
CBC and earned a master’s degree in education from
the University of Central Arkansas in 1960. Before
her teaching career, she also served as secretary to the
CBC president and worked at the old First State Bank
and at International Shoe Company.
Ms. Garrison is a member of the Faulkner
County Republican Committee and the Faulkner
County Republican Women. She belongs to Central
Baptist Church, where she is a discussion leader for
Bible Study Fellowship, a member of the steering
committee and church librarian. She is also a volunteer
for CARTI and a member of the Faulkner County
Historical Society, the Association of Arkansas
Counties, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
and the Faulkner County Cattlemen’s Association.
Shawn Hammontree is being honored
this year by the Central Baptist College Alumni
Association with the Outstanding Individual award.
5
Although never attending CBC, Shawn has been and
remains faithful to supporting CBC in many different
ways. One of the most familiar areas of involvement
is his announcing at the home basketball games.
Shawn is the Youth and College Pastor at Antioch
Baptist Church where he has served for the past nine
years.
Dan and Sheila Snowden are being
honored this year by the CBC Alumni Association
as Outstanding Family of the Year. Dan and Sheila
have lived in Greenbrier for over 40 years and
have been active members at Springhill Baptist
Church for 11 years. They have always been very
supportive of Lifeword ministries, Central Baptist
College, individual CBC students, various preachers
and missionaries, and their local church. Dan was
a member of the Board of Directors for Lifeword
Ministries before passing away on October 20, 2011.
CBC announces New Hires/Promotions
Gray Hired as Vice President
of Finance at CBC
Donna Gray has been hired as Vice President of Finance at Central Baptist College.
The Vice President of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the college’s
finance and accounting functions, business services and auxiliary enterprises, human
resources, and facilities and physical plant operations.
Gray previously worked at the Arkansas Public Service Commission most recently
serving as Director of Financial Analysis. She has more than 31 years of experience
in financial positions with the state of Arkansas in the areas of accounting, finance,
operations, and utility services.
Gray attended North Arkansas College in Harrison and received her Bachelor of
Science degree in finance and banking from Missouri State University in Springfield,
Missouri. She received a Master of Business Administration from the University of
Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Gray and her husband, Bro. Michael Gray, reside in Greenbrier and have one son,
James. Gray is a member at Friendship Baptist Church in Greenbrier.
Mayo Hired as
Development Officer
Michael Mayo has been hired as an Development Officer at CBC. Mayo is a native
of Conway, Arkansas and attended Central Baptist College as a student. He is currently
working towards a B.S. degree in Health Sciences. He began working for CBC as a
Personal Admissions Counselor in December of 2010.
Mayo and his wife, Lacie, attend the Bible Church of Little Rock.
Don Jones Retires
CBC employees and friends gathered for a retirement
reception for Don Jones in the CBC Community Room.
Don served as Vice President of Finance
at CBC for the past 10 years.
6
Kent Schreiber attended Central Baptist College from
1989 to 1994, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree
in Religious Education. He served as a youth minister at
Twentieth Street Baptist Church from 1991 to 1993. Upon
graduating from CBC, Kent accepted a position at Wyatt
Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving as the
Director of Family Ministries from 1994 to 1996.
Moving back to his home town of Conway, Kent joined
the Conway Fire Department in 1996. His tenure with the
department currently stands at fifteen years, and he holds the
rank of Lieutenant. He married the former Sabrina Gabbard,
also a CBC alumnus, and together they have two daughters:
fourteen-year-old Lexy, and Sophie, age five.
While still at CBC, Kent joined a Christian rock band
under the moniker of Narrow Road. The band’s tenure
lasted for approximately ten years, and they shared the
stage with bands such as: Skillet, Sixpence None the Richer,
Evanescence, Eric Champion, and Sierra. The band has
released five compact discs to date.
Recently, Kent has been keeping himself busy scripting
novels - Christian thrillers in the vein of: Ted Dekker, Frank
Peretti, and Eric Wilson. He currently has three published
works in circulation, all of which are written under his
pseudonym, Teric Darken. His first novel, KILL FM 100,
was voted as a top three finalist in the 2010 Grace Awards
(Thriller genre). His latest release, Wickflicker, has been
described as “CS Lewis meets Stephen King” by his author
peers.
Teric Darken novels are available at Conway’s Hastings
Bookstore and also online at Amazon.com. More information
pertaining to his endeavors in authorship may be found on
his website: www.tericdarken.com, or at his blog: www.
tericdarken.blogspot.com.
An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Kent is a member of the
Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA), and he served
as Vice President of his local motorcycle chapter in 2001.
CBC NIGHT
with theTravelers
Enjoying the Travelers Game are CBC
Alumnus Cody Calhoun and his family.
The CBC Alumni Association hosted an
outing at Dickey-Stephens Park in North
Little Rock in August.
More than 100 people attended the
event as the Arkansas Travelers provided
the entertainment.
7
CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE
1501 College Ave. Conway, AR 72034
Owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas
Address Service Requested
For the first time in the history of
Central Baptist College, enrollment has
topped the 850 mark. According to a
report released by the Office of the Registrar, overall fall enrollment officially
closed at 858, up 116 students (a 16%
increase) over the fall 2010 enrollment
of 742.
The increase, based on percentage, allows CBC to be ranked #1 in a
preliminary report from the Arkansas
Department of Higher Education. CBC
soars to the top of the list of all Arkansas
Institutions followed by Southern Arkansas Tech and John Brown University.
Final enrollment figures include
a 19% increase in traditional student enrollment with 558 students and 300 students in the PACE (Professional Adult
College Education) and Online degree
programs which is a 10% increase.
“This is our sixth consecutive
year to post a record fall enrollment,”
said CBC President Terry Kimbrow.
“This kind of growth brings numerous challenges—housing, parking,
and financial resources to mention a
few. But, I welcome these problems
and, in fact, have anticipated them.”
Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making is a 10-year master plan that is
guiding future growth at the institution. The plan is based on a future
enrollment of 2,020 students and includes 10 major construction projects
in the next 10 years.
Kimbrow commented, “I am
very pleased to see enrollment exceed 850 for the first time in the history of the institution. We are well
on our way to reaching our goal of
2020 students by the year 2020.”
Non-profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Little Rock, AR
Permit No. 1357