THE INSIDER - SPRING 2025

RELIGIOUS ROOTS REMAIN

propels individuals forward in Texas College’s mission and core values.

“Texas College, founded by Christian ministers, has long recognized the transformative power of education,” noted Rev. Josef Sorrells, Campus Minister. “These early pioneers saw the ability to educate formerly enslaved Africans how to read and write as a pathway to liberation. Their vision was not just about academic learning, but about equipping individuals to find spiritual freedom through salvation and intellectual freedom through education.” “A well-known saying of our former member of the College’s Board of Trustees, Bishop Henry M. Williamson, ‘Salvation, Education, Liberation’ speaks life and meaning to our commitment at the College.” said Rev. Sorrells. REW kicked off on Sunday with a call to worship at Greater Miles Chapel CME Church as they celebrated HBCU and Greek Day. The week would progress with a gospel prayer brunch and then “Steer Sessions” with Rev. Dr. Valencia Edner, Pastor of Carter Metropolitan CME Church in

REV. JOSEF SORRELLS, CAMPUS MINISTER, MAKES REMARKS AT REW’S CLOSING WORSHIP

Texas College continues to remain rooted in its religious-based founding and emphasize the importance of spirituality. This is evidenced by the College’s annual hosting of Religious Emphasis Week (REW). The 2025 REW took place in February and carried the theme of Freedomville: Salvation, Education, and Liberation, inspired by Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." The passage underscored the College’s commitment to fostering a community where freedom in faith

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