PSF Friends and Supporters,
As we begin 2021, we are optimistic that things will be improving regarding the challenges we faced in 2020! Yet as we reflect back, we must declare that God did truly bless PSF and meet every need! We have three new programs that are well underway: Missouri with Hannibal-LaGrange University; Oklahoma with Oklahoma Baptist University; and Mississippi with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) establishing our third women’s program in the country.
We are grateful for two new partnering schools who have agreed to continue the men’s programs started by NOBTS in Georgia and Florida: Truett-McConnell University and The Baptist College of Florida (BCF). Not only is BCF overseeing the Hardee Unit, but they are also preparing to begin a women’s program this August.
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Tennessee has agreed to establish the men’s program in Colorado. Plans are underway to start the program in August.
Another encouraging aspect of 2020 was a year-end event that was sponsored by my home church, Sagemont Church, in Houston, Texas. It was held on December 3. Our team presented the purpose, goals, and work of PSF. We had nearly 75 in attendance with over thirty families making a financial commitment to the work of PSF. We are thankful for the tremendous support.
Finally, our Annual PSF Conference is still scheduled for June 2-4, 2021, on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At this point because of the current state guidelines of Michigan, a decision will be forthcoming by February 20. This best-practices conference is a highlight of the year and we look forward to the possibility of seeing you there!
We have also attached a link to the most recent research article concerning the impact of our Angola graduates as full-time chaplains in the Mississippi system under the direction of Mississippi Commissioner, Burl Cain.
Rejoice and be encouraged! God is at work through PSF!
Denny Autrey
Director of Operations and Educational Consultant
