SAGU IS BECOMING NELSON UNIVERSITY
Big news! 🤩 Today, the University publicly announces the adoption of the name Nelson University in honor of our founder, P.C. Nelson. Visit for all the details!
#BecomingNelson
Despite hundreds of applicants, SAGU student Sierra Sabido was offered an internship to work with the office of Ted Cruz! To read the full story, click here:
SAGU is repulsed by the senseless killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, & other victims of injustice. We stand against all racially motivated violence. To the victims' families & the African-American community, we express our deep pain & join you in this time of grief.
"Your prayer life will cultivate your mission."
Such a powerful message from SAGU alumnus and head football coach
@coachrsmith12
in chapel last week! To view the rest of the sermon, go to .
"If you give God space with your doubts, He will prove Himself." Such a powerful message from
@BryanJarrett
in chapel this morning! To view the rest of his sermon, go to:
There are no words to adequately describe the thoughts and feelings associated with such a tragic loss. Please join us in prayer for Jedidiah Brookbank's family, friends, & loved ones. Please pray with us for God's peace to comfort them during this time.
Construction has begun for our on-campus venue to benefit track and field, football, and men's and women's soccer. Phase one of the construction project includes a turf field, an 8-lane Olympic-sized track, and field lights. Saying that we are excited is an understatement. 🎉
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our beloved Dr. Garland Owensby. He has been a member of the SAGU community since 1998 and he was a friend and mentor to many. Please join us in prayer for his wife and three sons and help us honor his memory.
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"That's what God wants us to do-He wants us to run with the ball and let Him do all the other stuff. He'll open the door for you."
Such a privilege to hear from NFL Hall of Fame inductee Tim Brown this morning in chapel! To watch the full sermon, go to
Dr. Jesse Godding, SAGU Athletic Director, just won the SAC Athletic Director of the Year! In this article, he shares the heart behind SAGU athletics and explains what truly distinguishes our programs!
"I wonder if the reason that some of us get so frustrated in our lives is because we have become stuck and stagnate when God created us for movement."
@robertmadu
brought the Word to our students in chapel today! To watch the full service, go to .
Believing in a God who can do all things, we are calling the SAGU campus family to engage a “7-Day Prayer March Against Racially-Motivated Violence and For Healing in our Nation” from June 1-7. Students, faculty, and staff: please check your LionMail for more information.
Tim Brown, NFL Hall of Famer, will speak in chapel on Feb. 20! The Heisman Trophy winner and former receiver for the Raiders is also a committed follower of Christ and will bring the word for us! Mark your calendars!
SAGU student, Juan Herrera-Perla, fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a professional soccer player when he signed on to play for the
@lvlightsfc
last December. To read the full story, click here:
"Desperation is the door that breakthrough walks through." Blessed to hear from
@robertmadu
this morning! Madu spoke to our students about how our awareness of God's authority determines how much we can receive from Him. To watch the full service, go to:
Don't forget the first home football game of the season is tomorrow! Kick-off is at 12 PM at Lumpkin's Stadium! Retweet to help spread the word! 🏈 🏈
#FearTheRoar
Powerful message from Guest speaker and Vietnam veteran, Dave Roever, as he shared his testimony of voluntarily serving our country and the hope he received through his ongoing recovery. To watch the full service. go to
In just five years, pastors
@adamstarling
and
@Kristy_Starling
have seen their church,
@VictoryFamily_
, grow from a congregation of 200 people to about 3,800 people! To learn more about their story and how SAGU has impacted their ministry, go to .
Shout out to all of our professors who have made a lasting impact on our students and this campus. You are VERY appreciated! Happy
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
!
Powerful chapel service this morning as coaches and athletes shared about their community outreach ministries during the year. To view the rest of Coach Tristan's remarks and student athletes testimonies go to,
Alumnus and recent graduate, Juan Herrera-Perla has made a name for himself by earning more playing time than any other rookie on the professional soccer team,
@lvlightsfc
! To read the full story by the
@reviewjournal
, go to .
As you walk across that stage, remember the struggle you’ve endured in the last four years in order to get to this point. You did it! The struggle was worth it and we are proud of you, SAGU grads-to-be!
#SAGUlife
#Finally
#SAGUgraduation
Powerful message to our students yesterday from
@TrustonBaba
, Lead Pastor of
@livingchurch
. Baba spoke about the importance of letting go of the past in order to truly live free of shame and step into God's purpose for us. To watch the full service, go to
"The division in our culture cannot become the division in our church." Thank you, Dr. Garland Owensby,
@gowensby
, for delivering a powerful message and reminder for us this morning in chapel! To watch the full service, go to
Please pray with us for all of our students and families in our communities who are without power and some without water. There’s power in prayer and in community!
"When God has a plan for you, nothing can be a barrier." Dieudonne Ratabagaya & his family are survivors of the Gatumba Massacre in 2004. To watch the full service & hear how God miraculously saved his family, go to: .
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., knew that love is the only thing greater than hate. If we desire true freedom, we must live our lives in recognition of this truth. Today, we honor a man who had a dream and his efforts to make this dream a reality.
#MLKDay
Merry Christmas from SAGU! We wish you good cheer this Christmas season. Enjoy this video greeting from our SAGU family to yours! May you have a wonderful time celebrating our Savior's birth and the hope we have in Him through the ultimate sacrifice He paid for us on the cross.
We called for a “7-Day Prayer March Against Racially-Motivated Violence and For Healing in Our Nation” and our campus family has not disappointed. Here are some photos of our ongoing march happening every morning. Would you join us in prayer?
Less than 24 hours till kickoff! Be sure to support
@sagu_football
as they take on
@Evangel_FB
for the season opener tomorrow at 6 pm! The game is in Ozark, Missouri so if you are unable to make it, you can watch live on ESPN3 - .
#FearTheRoar
We can't WAIT for our annual Homecoming tailgate and football game! 🏈
🌭11 am Family Tailgate
🤝2nd Annual SAGU Entrepreneur Fair
📣 1 pm Game time!
See you there with the whole family at Lumpkins Stadium! 🏟️🦁
"Every time you go to a new level, you will confront a new devil." Alexa Pineda brought the Word last night! For the full service, go to .
#SpiritualSaturation
SAGU has recently been ranked in the 2018 best online colleges in Texas! The ranking is determined by affordability and academic strength. To view the full ranking, click here:
"Pride makes you more concerned about yourself and your own reputation than Christ and His."
Powerful message last night from Ben Andrews, Arkansas DYD, about humility before God because pride only brings separation. To watch the full sermon, go to
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: SAGU is suspending on-campus classes during the week of March 16-20. Online classes remain unchanged and will follow the current schedules. We will provide live updates at .
Merry Christmas from SAGU 🎄
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There is joy to be found in the Lord. May today grant you warm memories and bless you with laughter, joy, and love as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
The annual TEXAS SNOWSTORM basketball game is tonight! The snowstorm happens when all our fans throw ping pong balls on the court after we score our first basket of the night! Hope to see you there!
“The SAGU football program has molded me into the man I want to be now and in the future.”
Congrats to Landon Jones for being selected to play in the NAIA Senior Football Classic! In this article, he shares about the impact of
@SAGU_Football
on his life!
Today, we honor all of the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country. We thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you paid for our freedom.
#MemorialDay