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Here is the President's Statement Concerning Relocation:
Since 1946, the Pentecostal Church of God has invested its dreams, treasure, and other precious resources into the development of higher educational institutions. The commitment of past visionaries has always been to develop men and women who are grounded in biblical thinking, holy in character, and spiritually powered to be effective agents of positive change in their world. Over the past 65 years, that mission has been accomplished in different locations and in different ways across the United States. In all places and times, men and women have been sent from these institutions into the world to deliver the good news of Jesus Christ in the Spirit's power. The stories of their successful work for the Kingdom of God are inspiring.
For the last 24 years, that mission has been executed through Messenger College located on a lovely campus in Joplin, Missouri. We are grateful for the work of God that has been accomplished here and look forward to continued stories of God's goodness displayed in the men and women who were shaped on this campus.
However, following the wind of God's Spirit means that we must be ready to respond to changes in direction. For the last few years, the governing board of Messenger College has sensed this change in direction. Through a long and prayerful process, the college leadership has elected to relocate operations to a wonderful new campus in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. While the challenges of this process of relocation are immense, the opportunities this change affords are exciting.
The timing of our relocation is also providential. The tragic storm that destroyed much of Joplin also devastated the beloved St. John's Hospital. Our hearts continue to break over the conditions here, and we continue to reach out to provide aid and comfort to those hurting in Joplin. The destruction of St. John's Hospital has precipitated their need to relocate and build new facilities. Already looking for a buyer for our property, we were ready to accept St. John's purchase offer. While we are sad to leave a community we have come to love deeply, we are grateful that we are turning over our property to a wonderful organization that will contribute to the healing and economic growth of Joplin.
Negotiations have enabled us to complete this academic year here on our Joplin campus. We will use this time to develop the new site and be prepared to open for classes in our new location in Fall 2012.
Our mission as a college remains the same. In keeping with our 65 year tradition, we will continue to develop men and women who are empowered by the Spirit to change their world for Jesus Christ! The relocation to the DFW Metroplex opens wonderful new doors in terms of student and faculty recruitment as well as expanded opportunities learning experiences for our students. The future is bright and exciting!
Throughout this process, we ask for your prayers. We also commit that we will do our best to keep the public informed of developments as they occur. There will be much more to share as more details become clear. Check this web page consistently for updates. Thank you to all who have participated in our past and are committed to our future. Together, we are developing world-changing Pentecostal leaders for the 21st century!
In Christ,
Daniel P. Davis
President
Map View of Metroplex Area
Our new campus - 2705 Brown Trail Road, Bedford, Texas
