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DBU Hosts Eighth Annual Lion's Den DFW Conference

DBU welcomed over 400 off-campus individuals and over 100 DBU students to the 8th annual Lion's Den DFW Conference and Pitch Competition this past month.

Tom Leppert, Dr. Walls, Dr. Wright, and Pete Delkus

DBU Honors Dr. David B. Walls as Recipient of Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise and Tom Landry Leadership Awards at DBU Leadership Gala

Dallas Baptist University was proud to honor Dr. David B. Walls who serves as President and CEO of Austin Industries at this year's DBU Leadership Gala.

Caleb Rogers

Becoming a Christ-Centered Leader in the World of Business: Caleb Rogers Completes Summer-Long Internship with Amazon

DBU undergraduate student Caleb Rogers reflects on his time spent as an L4 Area Manager Intern with Amazon this past summer and the growth he experienced from seizing the opportunity the Lord set before him.

Drayton McLane speaking

Dallas Baptist University Hosts 7th Annual Lion’s Den DFW Conference

This past month, Dallas Baptist University hosted the Lion's Den DFW 7th Annual Conference on campus featuring Keynote Speaker Drayton McLane Jr., the Diversity Den, and the annual pitch competition.

Professor Rick Jordan

Teaching to Transform: DBU Welcomes Rick Jordan as Full-Time Professor of Management

As he steps into his new full-time roll on campus as a Professor of Management, Professor Rick Jordan is excited to share his story and heart for both teaching and the business world to the Patriot Family.

Ben and Keaton Big Idea Challenge

Dallas Baptist University Hosts Fall 2021 Big Idea Challenge Sponsored by the Lion’s Den DFW

Students from all across DBU's campus join together to celebrate and create new and innovative ideas through last fall's Big Idea Challenge.

Dr. Arnott, Dr. Johnson, and Dr. Saydometov

DBU's Dr. Dave Arnott, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, & Dr. Sergiy Saydometov Debut Institute for Christian Economics

The Institute for Christian Economics is a platform created by Dr. Dave Arnott, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, and Dr. Sergiy Saydometov to help Christians engage in the world of economics in a biblical manner.

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DBU's MSITM Program Leads The Way In Customer Experience

Earlier this month, the MSITM program competed in the Customer Centricity World Series, the ultimate competition to crown the most Customer Centric Organizations around the world, hosted by ARCET Global and CXPA. Read here to learn more.

Lion's Den DFW

6th Annual The Lion's Den DFW

Dallas Baptist University held the 6th annual Lion’s Den DFW Conference and Pitch Competition on the DBU campus, making Christ-centered business tactics accessible to professionals, entrepreneurs, and DBU students alike.

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Lion’s U Engages Aspiring Business Leaders at DBU

This month DBU students had the opportunity to attend Lion’s U, a three-day conference in conjunction with Lion’s Den DFW, that allowed inspiring business leaders the opportunity to learn how they can integrate their faith with their careers. Students heard from a variety of BAM (Business as Mission) leaders, including business professors, authors, and professionals in the field. Throughout the event attendees networked, interviewed, and engaged with these speakers as well as other business professionals.

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Movement DFW 2019 Hosted by DBU

The event was initially hosted in Manhattan in 2010 by Movement.org. Four years later, Movement DFW was launched as the first global expansion city of the movement after a conversation between Mac Pier, Tim Keller, and Bob Doll. Movement DFW came to fruition out of root challenges facing the city.

Dr. Ross O'Brien fellowships with students at a table at Chick-fil-a on campus

The Great Commission for the Rest of Us

Pastors and mission organization spokespersons often quote Jesus’ final words to his disciples in Matthew 28 as a challenge to those called by God to serve him in a foreign land as vocational missionaries. A person’s final words before departing carry significant weight and Jesus’ final words to his disciples are no different.

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Helping the Pitch

DBU senior Derrick Battle is the embodiment of DBU’s vision to produce Christ-centered servant leaders by utilizing his degree in Entrepreneurship as the Site Manager at Camp Sunshine in Oak Cliff.

Luke Schlenker poses for the camera

Student Spotlight: Luke Schlenker

"We are confident that he will approach his work with a passion for justice and mercy and a commitment to excellence that reflects the character of God."

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Sunshine Nut Company and The Lion’s Den DFW

"The flavor of God’s goodness is also evident in the expressions of His kindness, mercy and love that permeate all the decisions and actions of the company."

Elizabeth explains her business plan drawn on the whiteboard

Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Lentz

"This was not part of my plan, but it was a problem that needed addressing. I’ve learned that entrepreneurs recognize opportunities and take action, even when that takes them way outside their comfort zones."