HGST is now posting job openings we receive from ministry and counseling organizations. If you are looking for a job, please check out our new job opportunities page. Students interested in any of our job opportunities should respond directly to the organization offering the position. If you know of a group that is currently hiring ministry or counseling professionals, please let us know! Send all job descriptions to Linda Long at llong@hgst.edu.
This summer, as part of the July doctoral seminar, Dr. Michael Emerson, committed follower of Christ and Rice University Professor of Sociology, will be with us on campus as instructor to DMin students. On Tuesday of that week, we invite our DMin alumni to attend his lecture entitled “Multiracial Congregations and God’s Work.” This event will take place on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and will cost $100. This cost includes a catered lunch and a copy of Dr. Emerson’s book, United by Faith. We only have 25 available seats so please register early. Click to register for this event. Click to download a poster for this event. [fbshare]
Students and alumni attended our annual networking event entitled Next Level Networking: A Professional Day for Practicum, Internship, and Employment Partnerships on April 19, 2012. At this event, students and alumni met with representatives from potential practicum, internship, and employment sites and learned about opportunities for partnership and service. If you have any questions or would like more information about participating in this event next year, please contact our Registrar at kdomeracki@hgst.edu. [fbshare]
This year’s commencement ceremony was held on May 12, 2012 at New Faith Church located at 4315 West Fuqua Street, Houston, Texas. The ceremony began at 10:30AM. Graduates should contact Jocelyn Hudson with questions about regalia or pictures. Congratulations to all of our 2012 graduates!
HGST is currently searching for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling. This is a full-time, resident faculty position beginning August 1, 2012. Minimum requirements are a PhD in the counseling field and a desire to teach graduate counseling students in a diverse, Christian environment. Faculty rank is commensurate to experience. More information is available in this position announcement.
The schedule for the 2012 summer sessions is now available under Course Schedules. Summer registration opens on February 16th at 10am. Summer Blitz times are as follows: February 16th, 21st, and 23rd, 10am-7pm, and February 22nd, 10am-4pm. Information about new registration procedures will be sent out to students soon. Please contact the Registrar if you have any questions. [fbshare]
HGST hosted a DMin informational luncheon on Friday, February 24th from 11:30am-1:00pm. Prospective students heard from our President, Dr. James Furr, and from the Director of the DMin program, Dr. Becky Towne. In addition, current and former DMin students shared their experiences in the HGST doctoral program. [fbshare]
Have you seen the new HGST Photo Gallery page? You can view images from graduation and other past events by clicking on the “About” section of our website or by clicking here. Clicking on any one of our pictures will allow you to view the entire picture collection as a slideshow. [fbshare]
Mark your calendars! The HGST 3rd Annual 
Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, October 26, 2012. This year we will return to the Longwood Golf Course located at 13300 Longwood Trace Drive, Cypress, TX 77429. Details and registration information will be posted soon. [fbshare]
This year’s commencement ceremony was held on December 10, 2011 at Garden Oaks Baptist Church located at 3206 N. Shepherd Dr. Houston, TX. The ceremony began at 10:30AM. For more information about the graduation day schedule, please click here. Graduates should contact Jocelyn Hudson with questions about regalia or pictures. Congratulations to all of our 2011 graduates!