While the Seminary is committed to holding down the rate of tuition increases, it also pledges to maintain the highest standards of educational excellence. It costs approximately $60,000 a day for the Seminary to operate. Meeting our annual Providence Fund goal makes possible a balanced tuition structure while delivering first-class theological training.
The students, faculty, and staff rely on the personal support of alumni and friends. You can help them remain on track by donating to the Providence Fund.
There is no greater calling for a Christian than the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. Do you have the desire to invest in the lives of those called to full-time ministry? Explore five ways you can engage with NOBTS and Leavell College to prepare servants of Christ.
We want to help you learn the difference between endowments and unrestricted funds and how NOBTS and Leavell College use them to forward our mission. We hope the information we share helps you determine where you invest as you consider how your gift can best be used.
What is an endowment? An endowment is an institution's invested capital that generates interest earnings to be used, in perpetuity, to fund its mission.
What is the function of an endowment? As specified by you, an endowment supports scholarships, professorships, programs, buildings, and technology. If you are interested in investing but are uncertain where to begin, the unrestricted endowment that supports seminary operations is a worthy investment.
Hundreds of friends and alumni have added to the Seminary's endowment through the years to provide permanent support. Today's seminary students benefit from the endowment gifts of previous generations. The future of NOBTS and Leavell College is now being created by the establishment of endowment gifts today.
There is no better place to learn how to share the Gospel and make disciples of all nations than in New Orleans, one of the most eclectic cities in the United States. Foundation Board members understand the importance of sustaining the Seminary’s work in New Orleans. They give generously to their endowment through their annual commitment of $5,000 to keep the technology, buildings, and grounds in the best condition possible.
Chair
Dr. Chris Townson
Vice Chair
Dr. Jerry Pounds
Recording Secretary
Mr. Ben Humphries
Treasurer
Dr. Larry Lyon
Executive Secretary
Dr. Mike Wetzel
To begin, please fill out this form of inquiry, and a member of our Advancement Team will be in touch.
You may also request a paper copy of the form by contacting the Office for Institutional Advancement at (504)816-8224.
Legal Name: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Foundation
Tax ID #: 72-6033670
Address: 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126
The DeMent Society recognizes and honors alumni and friends committed to the future of NOBTS and Leavell College through their wills and other planned gifts. The DeMent Society was named in honor of the first President Byron Hoover DeMent, who was asked to lead this Seminary in New Orleans in 1917.
Each October, we hold the annual DeMent Society Luncheon to bring together DMS members, Seminary leaders, and current students to celebrate our members' investment and commitment to the future of NOBTS and Leavell College.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the DeMent Society, please fill out this form of inquiry, and a member of our Advancement Team will be in touch.
You may also request a paper copy of the form by contacting the Office for Institutional Advancement at (504)816-8224.
Legal Name: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Tax ID #: 72-0494592
Address: 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126
Commemorate your Seminary experience or honor a loved one with a Legacy Brick or Premium Paver placed in Leavell Chapel’s Legacy Plaza. You may want to pay tribute to a special person who was a mentor to you during your time at NOBTS. Whatever the reason, the Legacy Brick Project helps you preserve those memories and inspire new ones.
In 2017, the Foundation Board of NOBTS and Leavell College generously donated the funding for the cast bronze seal. This gift allows a majority of proceeds from Legacy Brick purchases to immediately go to the Providence Fund, which positively impacts operational excellence and mitigates tuition and fee increases.
Next order deadline: April 4, 2024
You can honor your faith hero with a classic red brick to be installed on Legacy Plaza, located in front of Leavell Chapel. Your brick may contain three lines of personalized text. You may wish to pay tribute to a graduate, mentor, pastor, parent or father of your faith. Many alumni have purchased a brick commemorating their graduate year or field of study. Your brick and the tribute will last for generations to come. The brick cost is $250.
You may wish to purchase a premium paver. Your paver will be placed adjacent to the bronze seal, the centerpiece of Legacy Plaza. The paver measures 8" x 8" and is $1000. It is a wonderful way to pay tribute to your faith heros. There is a limited number of pavers, so don’t delay your purchase.
When you purchase a Legacy Brick or a Premium Paver, you can commemorate your donation with the purchase of a customized certificate of dedication. Each certificate costs $15 and is mailed to you ready for framing. Each certificate is a reminder of the legacy you have placed as tribute to your faith hero.
