Last night, Jeana and I were asked to attend a gathering for Ouachita Baptist University. The room was mostly filled with alumni, although Jeana and I are not from this institution. I was probably invited due to Josh and Kate being Ouachita Baptist folks. Additionally, I have a relationship with Dr. Rex Horne, President of Ouachita.

Many of our people were present as well, and it was good to see them. Ouachita has a history of many families having generation after generation attending that university. It is one well-connected group of folks who hold their institution with great respect and honor.

Dr. Rex Horne was the former Senior Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock for 16 years. He recently joined the OBU leadership team as President of OBU. I really get excited when I see a former pastor lead a Christian institution. They have a unique ability to blend, with balance, academics with the biblical-spiritual matters that a Christian institution should be championing to its students. Additionally, that former pastor can keep the school tied to biblical truth, inject the institution with a commitment to the local church, and also ooze with a fiery commitment to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world.

We need to pray for our Christian institutions in this country to be positive influencers for the Lord.I am very thankful that Ouachita Baptist University made a great choice as President, Dr. Rex Horne. Pray for him and the ministry he has been entrusted with to guide the next generation.