A Word
from the President

God calls each of us to a season of transformation, a process of becoming more and more like Him, a process that is intensified during the years spent in college. At DBU, we believe God has called us to prepare students through the development of the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

At this time in our history, we sense the Lord leading us to advance our mission to the next stage, and we need your help to make this happen. Please take the time to read through these pages and prayerfully consider joining us in this process to transform the lives of students who will transform the world.

Adam C. Wright, Ph.D.

Transform: The Campaign to Advance the Mission of Dallas Baptist University

DBU stands at the threshold of the next chapter. For more than a century, its mission has remained constant to produce servant leaders who transform their communities.

Now, we look to transform the world.

With the launch of the Transform Campaign, DBU will expand its mission through a variety of new initiatives, beginning with the establishment of a new Residential College whose focus will be the intense development of servant leaders. Students from a variety of vocational callings will be challenged, encouraged, and mentored all within the confines of a Residential College structure.

For centuries, this educational model has produced change agents, and at DBU, it will produce global Christian leaders who seek to transform the world all for the glory of God.

A Reflection of Our Mission

Transforming lives at DBU is not a new mission—it is who we are and who we have been for more than a century. The Transform Campaign reflects the five areas of mission emphasis for Dallas Baptist University

Christ-Centered Focus

We will deepen our Christian commitment through the bolstering and development of spiritual and discipleship programs.

Genuine Community

We will build the DBU Family through increased on-campus student housing and programs and alumni engagement.

Marked by Service

We will increase our service to the community through new community partnerships and resource initiatives.

Transformative Educational Experience

We will create new academic programs, mentoring opportunities, and travel study trips.

Global Impact

We will expand our international reach through an increase in international students, travel abroad programs, and global mentoring programs.

What a transformed life can do

One by one, students arrive at DBU and receive so much more than a degree. They are transformed.

They go on from DBU to become pioneers in medicine, leaders in the community, teachers, coaches, entrepreneurs. We taught them. Now they teach the world to live for the glory of God alone.

Learn more about these transformed lives.

What a transformed life can do

One by one, students arrive at DBU and receive so much more than a degree. They are transformed.

They go on from DBU to become pioneers in medicine, leaders in the community, teachers, coaches, entrepreneurs. We taught them. Now they teach the world to live for the glory of God alone.

Learn more about these transformed lives.

Give to the Transform Campaign

Discover how you can be a part of this incredible endeavor to transform the world through the lives of students at DBU.

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To discover more about the Transform Campaign, please contact Jeff Johnson, Vice President for Advancement, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 214.333.5759.

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A Word
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