Dr. James R. Scales (1961-65) was named the ninth president followed by Dr. Grady Cothen (1966-70), Dr. William G. Tanner (1971-76), and Dr. E. Eugene Hall (1977-82). During the Whitlock years, the Jane E. and Nick K. Stavros Hall and The Village student housing complex were constructed and multiple campus buildings were renovated and refurbished. With Gods blessings, the determination of Oklahoma Baptists, and the commitment of the faculty and staff, The Baptist University of Oklahoma survived and in 1920 became The Oklahoma Baptist University. Enrollment is generally near 150 students. Plans were being made to construct buildings on this site. During the years, 2012-2017 the cross country program was on hiatus, we became Arlington Baptist University, and coaches have come and gone. A search began for a more permanent home for the seminary when the Elmo White property, located on US Highway 80 (now State Highway 180) in Tarrant County, was purchased. The school has a rich history and the athletic department is building on it as well. In 2009, the board of directors appointed Dr. DL Moody to lead Arlington Baptist College as its president. The name World Baptist Fellowship goes hand in hand with John Franklyn [J. Frank] Norris (1877 1952) of Texas, a fiery southern fundamentalist leader in the first half of the 20th century. This chapel continues to serve the University well.

Martin was succeeded in 1992 by Dr. Wendell Hiers (as interim President) until the appointment of David Bryant in 1993. The Arlington Baptist University Board of Directors elected Clifton McDaniel as the schools 10th president earlier this month. Infobox_Universityname =Arlington Baptist Collegemotto =Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heartestablished =1939type =Private, accreditedendowment =staff =faculty =13 full-time, 12 part-timepresident =David Bryantundergrad = 200 (approx. The college has been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education since 1981. You can download the paper by clicking the button above. 4. a town in SE New York. Click here to read more about Clinton McDaniels appointment as Arlington Baptist University president. To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds toupgrade your browser. McDaniel has overseen numerous operational and policy changes in academics, student life, and chapel. Before becoming president, he served as dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry and associate vice president for church relations, as well as the Floyd K. Clark Chair of Christian Leadership and professor of Old Testament. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. McDaniels rsum shows a proven leader in the business and educational setting. 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IBFI was formed in May 1984 at Fort Worth, Texas. Because of its notoriety the campus was declared a Texas state historic site on May 17 2004. Arlington's faculty is well equipped to train your child in a competent, Christian manner. Enrollment and the endowment grew significantly during these years. In 1980, Wayne Martin was appointed president, who led the college to full accreditation. He assumed office Jan. 1, 2020. The organization s founding resulted from a Wikipedia, Association of Christian College Athletics The Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA) is an organization of collegiate athletics. Moody, was appointed in 2009. Invest in the future of OBU by making a donation today. He also served as athletic administrator at Van Alstyne and Iredell High Schools. The school first held classes at Norris' First Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas until his death, then leased the facilities of the former Brantley Draughon Business College in Fort Worth. During summer 1915, the Board voted to hire eight faculty members and to reopen the school during fall 1915, when Shawnee Hall opened. The school has been affiliated with the World Baptist Fellowship for its entire existence. Several faculty members have earned advanced degrees, and others are continuing their education to obtain advanced degrees. Thomas is the second OBU president who is also an alumnus, graduating from the University in 1998. 11,305. 2011 brought more change when womens basketball, baseball, and mens cross country were added. 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In 1958, the Board of Trustees approved plans to build a new chapel which would be named in honor of President Raley. Hearts change. The college's first graduates became pastors or missionaries through the World Fundamental Baptist Fellowship (as World Baptist Fellowship was then known). He steered both teams and was also the athletic director. 2018 brings new faces and the cross country program back. AD Cliff McDaniel hired Glen Hartson as head mens basketball coach, Scott Richey as head baseball coach, and Hannah Dallalio as the head cross country coach. In 1945, the college was renamed the Bible Baptist Seminary. The 1920s and the early 1930s were very difficult, but the school continued to survive and grow under the leadership of presidents Dr. J.B. Lawrence (1922-26), Dr. W.W. Phelan (1926-30), Dr. W.C. Boone (1930-32), and Hale V. Davis (1932-34). 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In 1934, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. John Wesley Raley (1934-61) as OBUs eighth president. Official site of the Arlington Baptist University Patriots. Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. Though Wikipedia, Ozark Christian College Motto Not to be served, but to serve. Arlington Baptist University is a four year private institution. It is the official education institution of the World Baptist Fellowship which offers both undergraduate and graduate level degree programs. and Academy Award-winning Disney artist Eyvind Earle, What to Know: Arlington Water Utilities Provides These Important Tips as Crews Deal with Unusually High Number of Water Main Breaks This Summer, Alliance for Children Receives Women Inspiring Philanthropy Grant towards Arlington Renovation, City of Arlington, Texas | All Rights Reserved | Powered by. The college started with sixteen students and held classes at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth. The campus is the site of the former Top O' Hill Terrace casino, which has been recognized with a Texas state historical marker.

3. a city in E Massachusetts. 2. a city in N Texas. Shortly thereafter, Norris worried that Vick had been given too much power, so Norris regained control over the school and removed Vick as president.

After Norris died in 1952, the college no longer met at his church, and therefore moved to temporary facilities in downtown Fort Worth. Arlington Baptist College is the educational institution for the World Baptist Fellowship, which maintains its headquarters on the campus. Arlington Baptist College is a private, four-year Bible college in Arlington, Texas. It was incorporated to provide an opportunity for smaller Christian College members to compete on an equal level of competition with schools of like Wikipedia, Dallas Christian College Motto (Preach the Word) Established 1950 Type Private Wikipedia, East Texas Baptist University The University Seal Motto A world of opportunity in a community of faith[1] Established Wikipedia, Independent Baptist churches (also referred to as Independent Fundamental Baptist , or IFB) are Christian churches holding to generally Baptist beliefs. Dr. Heath A. Thomas was elected as the Universitys 16th president in November 2019. Dr. Raley led the University for 27 years and is the longest serving president in school history. The lease on the temporary quarters was lost a year later. During his tenure as interim, the university has seen a significant increase in enrollment and there have been many needed upgrades to the historical campus. In 1956 the former Top O' Hill Terrace property became available. Bus Helping to Support Youth and Families in Arlington, Arlington Charities Hosts 4th Annual Help & Hope Fundraiser, Drive Safe in Arlington: Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down, School Zone on Kelly Elliott Road Near Patterson Elementary Extended for Longer Periods Effective Immediately, Will Continue Through 2022-2023 School Year, Volunteers Help Get City's New Lake Arlington Native Plant and Pollinator Garden Growing, Texas Rangers To Commemorate Two Major Anniversaries on Friday, April 15, 2022, in Arlington, Grandmother of Juneteenth and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Opal Lee Speaks at UT Arlington, Dream Builders: Veritex Bank Championship Hosts Junior Golf Clinic with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Arlington City Council to Host Six Town Hall Meetings on Proposed Residential Infill and Redevelopment Standards, Arlington PD and Alliance for Children Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership to Help Kids, Pets of the Week - Meet Jimmy Neutron & Romeo, University of Texas at Arlington Serves the Community with the Big Event, Need Flashlights and Batteries? The college was founded by J. Frank Norris in 1939 as Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute. Ross? Arlington Baptist Universitys athletic teams are members of the Association of Christian College Athletics or ACCA and the National Christian College Athletic Association or NCCAA Division II and in 2012 they were national champions in two different sports in each league. Coach Covarrubias brought Arlington Baptist College its first ever NCCAA National Championship in cross country. Then, Coach Kristi McDaniel won the ACCA National Championship in volleyball that very same semester. Changes occurred through the years, but regardless, many championships have been assumed at ABU since 2012. * [http://www.abconline.edu/index.html Arlington Baptist College homepage], Arlington (Texas) Arlington Lage in Texas Basisdaten Deutsch Wikipedia, Arlington, Texas City of Arlington City Images from top, left to right: Cowboys Stadium, University of Texas at Arlington, Rangers Ballpar Wikipedia, Arlington /ahr ling teuhn/, n. 1. a county in NE Virginia, opposite Washington, D.C.: national cemetery. Leaders are born. During Oldham's tenure, the college's name was changed to Arlington Baptist College, and it was moved to its present location in 1955.

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Williams for Newly Created Chief Equity Officer Role, City of Arlington Awarded Five First-Place Awards at 2022 TAMIO Conference, Paging Dr. He has served as a successful administrator at the high school level, having served as the academic department chair at Cedar Hill and Van Alstyne High Schools. In 2007, the Recreation and Wellness Center was dedicated and Brister retired. Senior Administrator of Arlington Baptist School, Faithful Member of Arlington Baptist Church, All Rights Reserved Arlington Baptist School Powered by Spirelight Web, Arlington's faculty consists of professionally trained. In 1961, Dr. Raley retired as president due to health issues and was named chancellor. Dr. David Whitlock was elected president in October 2008 and served until January 2019, when he retired from the presidency and served as chancellor until May 2019. Coach McDaniel limited himself to mens basketball and the athletic director. Cliffs wife, Kristi, was inserted into the coaching staff from Midlothian ISD to assume coaching duties of womens basketball and volleyball. Two other Cedar Hill coaches joined the ranks of coaches: Barrett Weaver and Jason Covarrubias for baseball and cross country respectively. Founded by the well-known Fundamentalist J. Frank Norris in 1939 as Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute, it changed its name to Bible Baptist Seminary in 1945 and adopted its present name in 1972. * * * Unincorporated settlement (pop., Universalium, Independent Baptist Fellowship International BaptistThe Independent Baptist Fellowship International or IBFI is an organization of fundamentalist Independent Baptist pastors and missionaries. Masters of Ardmore to be the second president. During August 1982, Dr. Bob Agee was elected the 13th president of OBU and for the next 16 years, under Dr. Agees leadership, the University experienced significant growth.

One of Dr. Moodys first hires was ABU alum Clifton McDaniel.

Many decisions made during the Agee years still have a positive impact on OBU today. Tolman was elected OBUs third president. The current president is David Bryant. McDaniel, who previously served as Arlington Baptist Universitys vice president, has served as the universitys Interim President for the past year. In 1919, J.A. Norris stepped down as the college's president, and George Beauchamp Vick became the new president. This property was purchased and the seminary relocated; Arlington Baptist College has been on this site for 50 years. On Dec. 2, 1914, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. F.M. Many new buildings, including the Bailey Business Center and the new Montgomery Hall, were added to the campus and older buildings were renovated. Vick's removal angered many pastors who had reportedly grown tired of Norris' ways and who began to pull away from him, the college, and the World Baptist Fellowship. Learn more about Arlington Baptist University. *John Birch, namesake for the ultra-conservative John Birch Society. By using our site, you agree to our collection of information through the use of cookies. Academia.edu uses cookies to personalize content, tailor ads and improve the user experience. An 8-foot bronze sculpture of J. Frank Norris (sculpted by Pompeo Coppini), founder of both the college and the Fellowship, is displayed on the campus. The University accomplished many significant things during the Raley years. 3001 W Division, Arlington, TX 76012-3425, United States | (817)-461-8741. One of the school's first graduates in 1940. Like all Baptists they are characterized by being independent from the authority of denominations and church Wikipedia, World Baptist Fellowship a separatist fundamentalist Baptist organization. In 1998, Dr. Mark Brister was elected OBUs 14th president. The groundwork was laid and success followed.