CBC PROFILE: Fifth Annual Scholarship Gala
Central Baptist College’s Fifth Annual Scholarship Gala will take place on Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway. The black-tie optional event will be catered by CBC Dining Services under the direction of Chef Billie Rodriguez. The night will be a celebration Enduring Faith and will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Jack Graham. The proceeds from the event will benefit the CBC Scholarship Fund, which supports institutionally funded scholarships.
Dr. Jack Graham is the senior pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. He is known for being the leader of one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. Dr. Graham began preaching at Prestonwood in 1989 to a congregation of around 8,000 people. In the years since, the congregation has grown to 57,000 and continues to flourish in the North Texas region. Dr. Graham also served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms. He is married to Deb Graham and has three children and eight grandchildren.
Dr. Graham has written many books, including: A Man of God: Essential Priorities for Every Man’s Life; Unseen: Angles, Satan, Heaven, Hell, and Winning the Battle for Eternity; Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Powering Up: The Fulfillment and Fruit of a God-Fueled Life; and Courageous Parenting, written with his wife, Deb. His most recent book is Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith, in which he talks about how to keep Christ in focus during dark days.
The teaching of Dr. Graham is available to people across the country through PowerPoint Ministries (his radio, TV and internet ministry). On this platform, Dr. Graham teaches culturally relevant lessons meant to make an impact on the lives of his audience. Dr. Graham is known for straightforward messages and powerful preaching styles.
Tickets are now available for an incredible evening of Enduring Faith. Event sponsorships begin at $2,000. Single tickets are on sale for $100 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cbc.edu/gala or contact Peggy Pillow at ppillow@cbc.edu or (501) 205-8834.
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Terry Kimbrow
Central Baptist College President Terry Kimbrow pens a weekly column, CBC Profile, to keep the BMA of Arkansas and beyond aware of activities, plans, and needs of CBC.
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