2022 Baccalaureate Service Program

2022 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Virtual Platform

Friday, May 6, 2022 11:00 A.M. CST

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell President Trustee Lawrence L. Reddick III Chairman, Board of Trustees

BACCALAUREATE SPEAKER Rev. Dr. Clarence K. Heath

Rev. Dr. Clarence Kelby Heath is the pastor of Carter Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church of Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Heath accepted his call to ministry at the Georgia Leadership School in June 1991. He has pastored since 1995 six congregations, and respectively served in the Sixth, Fifth, First, and Eighth Episcopal Districts. He has worked in varied capacities in multiple communities while also being responsible for developing Freedom Schools. Further, he served on ministerial boards that include the District and Annual Conference levels of the Christi a n Methodist Episcopal Church; the Joint Committee on Ministerial Examination, as well as having responsibilities for the Eight Episcopal District Leadership Training Institute, serving as Dean. Currently, he is President of The Phillips School of Theology Alumni Association. Rev. Dr. Heath earned the Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Augusta University; the Masters of Divinity degree and the Masters of Arts degree in Christian Education from The Phillips School of Theology at the Inter denominational Theological Center (ITC); and has completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Sarasota. He earned the Doctor of Theology degree at the Inter national Theological Seminary, and he is currently enrolled at Lancaster Theological Center, pursing the Doctor of Ministry degree. He graduated from the “Leadership Fort Worth,” Class of 2020. He enjoys spending time with his wife, sons, family, and serving with the members of the church and their families. He also enjoys traveling and writing, studying and reading books, as well as personal devotion, cooking, physical fitness, movies, and sports. Rev. Dr. Clarence Heath is married to his “college sweetheart” formerly Ms. Lakisha Young. They have two sons Cornelius and Caleb Heath.

PROGRAM Dr. Jan Duncan, Presiding

MUSICAL PRELUDE

CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Jan Duncan Vice President for Academic Affairs

NATIONAL ANTHEM

“Star - Spangled Banner”

NEGRO NATIONAL ANTHEM

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”

INVOCATION

Rev. Dr. Jamie Capers Campus Minister

OCCASION

Dr. Cynthia Marshall - Biggins Vice President for Student Affairs

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell President

CeCe Winans

“ Worthy of I t All ”

MUSICAL VIDEO PRESENTATION *

GREETINGS

The Honorable JoAnn Hampton County Commissioner and Alumna Tyler, Texas

The Honorable Dr. Shirley McKellar

Mayor Pro Tem Tyler, Texas

Trustee Carmichael Crutchfield Texas College Board of Trustees Ms. Millicent Rickenbacker Vice President for Business and Finance

Texas College Choir

MUSICAL SELECTION

“ Let Jesus Lead You ”

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell

BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS

Rev. Dr. Clarence K. Heath Pastor of Carter Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas

VaShawn Mitchell

“ Nobody Greater ”

MUSICAL VIDEO PRESENTATION *

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Acknowledgment of Class Valedictorian & Salutatorian CME Ministers' of Spouses, Widows & Widowers Gift to Class Acknowledgment of Appreciation

Dr. Jan Duncan Ms. Felecia Johnson Dr. Dwight J. Fennell

CL OSING REMARKS

Trustee Lawrence L. Reddick III, Chairman Texas College Board of Trustees

BENEDICTION

Rev. Dr. Jamie Capers

ALMA MATER

Texas College Choir

*Resource:YouTube

MISSION STATEMENT Texas College is a Historically Black College founded in 1894, by a group of CME ministers. Our mission continues to embody the principles of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The College shall prepare students with competencies in critical and creative thinking related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in areas of study. Additionally, the College shall provide an environment to inspire intellectual, spiritual, ethical, moral, and social development, which empowers graduates to engage in life - long learning, leadership, and service.

CORE VALUES

To address the mission, the College incorporates the Core Values listed below: ·

Academic Excellence - developing a culture of curiosity and creativity that will challenge the frontiers of teaching/learning; stimulate research; raise the level of analytical reasoning and inquiry; and enable students to acquire leadership, human relations, communication, and technology skills. · Integrity - instilling the pursuit of character, honesty, and sincerity of purpose as the moral rubrics upon which the behaviors of our graduates and College family are anchored. · Perseverance - implanting diligence, enterprise, and pride in the application of skills, knowledge, and abilities developed during the course of study at Texas College. · Social Responsibility - promoting in the College community a conscious awareness that we are all stewards of the resources entrusted to our care. · Tolerance - emphasizing openness to divergent points of view, applying an eclectic approach to rational and analytical thinking. · Community Service - encouraging self - extension in service to others as the heart and soul of our educational enterprise.

VISION STATEMENT

Texas College — a creative, culturally diverse, inclusive environment, preparing students who aspire to be purpose - driven, financially secure and marketable leaders.

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