Student Organizations
Truett Women in Ministry
Mission/Purpose Statement: The mission of Truett Women in Ministry is to equip, educate, and encourage women as they pursue the call to ministry, as well as to educate men so they may better empower the women in their communities to pursue calls to ministry.
Activities: Each fall, Truett Women in Ministry hosts a joint movie night and panel discussion with the Truett Black Student Association as well as a panel discussion of women in ministry from the Waco community. The organization also leads the Truett Women in Ministry chapel service every Spring.
Advisor(s): Julie Covington, Jo Ann Sharkey Reinowski, and Dr. Gaynor Yancey
Contact: truettwomeninministry@gmail.com
Truett Black Seminarians Association
Mission/Purpose Statement: Truett Black Seminarians Association exists to connect and encourage God-called Black women and men for gospel ministry in and alongside Christ's Church by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Activities: Monthly, TBSA meets for a time of sharing, celebration, and education with Black pioneers in ministry. Each Fall, TBSA hosts a joint movie night and panel discussion with the Truett Women in Ministry. The organization also leads the TBSA Truett Chapel service every Spring.
Advisor(s): Dr. Jamal-Dominique Hopkins
Contact: TruettBSA@gmail.com
Truett LatinX Student Association
Mission/Purpose Statement: The mission of Truett LatinX Student Association is to equip, educate, and connect Latina/Latino students as they pursue the call to ministry. Meeting and finding ways to serve the Hispanic culture in communicating Christ is a prime goal within this association.
Activities: The LatinX Student Association meets monthly for a time of sharing, celebration, and fellowship. Each Fall, this organization celebrates Baylor and Truett’s recognition of Hispanic Heritage month. Additionally, in the Spring, this group meets with Hispanic churches and leaders for fellowship.
Advisor(s): Dr. Jared Alcantara
Contact: jared_alcantara@baylor.edu
Global Bridges
Mission/Purpose Statement: Global Bridges is a group for Truett international and U.S. students to connect and invest in each other, learn about different cultures, and engage in a community of the world.
Activities: The Global Bridges group meets monthly for time to pray togehter, share stories, and assist and serve one another.
Advisor(s): Dr. Michael W. Stroope and Dr. David Wilhite
Contact: baylorglobalbridges@gmail.com
Watch & Walk Truett
Mission/Purpose Statement: Watch & Walk Truett is the Truett Seminary Chapter of Watch and Walk Ministry. The mission of Watch and Walk Ministry is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and promote holistic discipleship through Christian art and capacity building programs.
Activities: Each year, Watch & Walk Truett hosts a variety of events like “I Testify” (music, spoken word, and testimonies) and “My World” (music and conversation on creation care). The organization also hosts a monthly prayer meeting called “Watchers’ Moment” both in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Advisor(s): Dr. Michael W. Stroope
Contact: watchandwalk@gmail.com