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RANGE RIDER | SPRING-SUMMER 2018
H
ardin-Simmons University has a history of receiving many
different people to its campus. This welcoming nature is based
on a simple belief, we are all made in the image of God. We
are all God’s children, and therefore all are welcome in this place. This
idea has been a part of HSU since its inception in 1891. In the college’s
foundational documents, James B. Simmons made the point that
anyone should be welcome, regardless of class, background or religion.
Simmons’ vision is obvious in many different contexts, whether it’s in
welcoming international students onto the campus or in welcoming
members of the community, Hardin-Simmons is working to be the
college of Christ’s love.
Over the years, HSU’s Logsdon Seminary has been home to many
immigrant and refugee students. The seminary has welcomed these
students for two reasons:
First, the hope is that these students will learn about the gospel and
spread that message throughout the world.
Dr. James B. Simmons made it clear when he helped to found HSU
that it was to be a force for missions throughout the world. “The great
commission, Matthew 28, requires Christians to tread every line of
latitude and every line of longitude over this vast earth, and to preach
the gospel at the crossing of all these lines if only one human being is
by
Dr. Kristina Campos-Davis
MADE
IN THE
IMAGE
OF
GOD