Sept. 28, 2026

Dear Friends and Supporters:

Time truly does fly! We are just over seven weeks away from the 89th Lectureship and
Founder’s Day Program at Southwestern Christian College, November 21–24, 2026. We will
kick off with our musical on Saturday, followed by Founder’s Day on Sunday, November 22, and
a full schedule of lectures and programs through Tuesday.

This year’s theme, “A Change Is Going to Come: A Study in the Book of Exodus,” reminds
us that change is often a journey of faith, transformation and moving forward.
Southwestern Christian College is honored to once again welcome the Churches of
Christ, alumni and friends from throughout our nation. Last year, we celebrated this
institution as a historic beacon of faith, scholarship, and service and invited our
lectureship family to “welcome you home.” This year, that invitation remains: come
home, and come ready for God to move us forward. God does not simply change
our circumstances. He changes us.

Please join our faculty and staff, students and parents, donors and visitors, as we all
come together to celebrate how God will move us forward in the coming year. The
format of the lectureship will be offered in a hybrid setting, meaning it will
encompass both virtual and in person settings. We cannot wait to see you
in person and online!

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Our Founder’s Day Goal: $175,000

Will you please help us? Founder’s Day is one of our most important annual fundraising
efforts, and we need your help to reach this year’s goal. Together, we can make it happen.
As we prepare for this year’s Founders Day, it is with gratitude that we remember Dr. Douglas
Howie, Sr., who faithfully served Southwestern as Vice President of Fiscal Affairs for many
years and led the Founder’s Day fundraising effort. His legacy of faith, and dedicated service
will continue to inspire generations to come.

Please join us—come home, give generously and help Southwestern move forward.

Your friend and faithful servant,

Dr. John H. Dansby Sr.
Chair, SwCC Board of Trustees