About Us

Our Vision

We Aspire To…

Effectively communicate the foundation’s services to every DTS friend and supporter in order to facilitate a lifestyle of generosity, resulting in:

• Eternal blessing to the donor
• Bountiful funding of God’s work
• Abundant praise to God

I. God

A. God’s Providence – The source of our provision.

Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1)

B. God’s Word – the guide for all we do.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (II Timothy 3:16—17)

C. God’s Mission – the duty of every believer.

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:19—20)

II. People

A. The Friends We Serve.

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (I Timothy 6:17—19)

B. The Team God Has Assembled

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (I Corinthians 12:27)

C. The Seminary We Support

The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. (II Timothy 2:1—2)

III. Work

A. Work That is Ministry – Our objective is to serve.

Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. (Philippians 4:17)

B. Work that is Disciplined – Our aim is to excel.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23—24)

C. Work that is Joyful – Our privilege is to live abundantly.

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)

You are familiar with the name, Dallas Theological Seminary. But what do you think of when you hear the name, Dallas Seminary Foundation? You may wonder, “What is a foundation? What is it that they do?”

The term, “foundation,” is a bit confusing, as it can refer to a private family foundation or a public foundation, which operates as a public charity. 

Some nonprofit organizations create foundations to manage investments and to offer specialized planning services to their supporters. In the case of Dallas Theological Seminary, the Foundation was created in 1987 primarily for this purpose—to bless DTS and its supporters through planned giving.

Dallas Seminary Foundation’s Mission is to support Dallas Theological Seminary

by offering charitable planned giving and other financial services to friends of the Seminary.

Planned giving involves the application of various concepts, strategies, and tools that enable donors to give more efficiently and effectively. It seeks to maximize tax savings, often providing ways to redirect certain tax dollars from the IRS to the charity of your choice with little to no net “cost” to the donor. In addition, it may incorporate the use of “double duty dollars”—using the same resources to accomplish your personal, family, and charitable objectives at the same time.

Planned giving is a form of financial planning for those whose value system includes generous giving. The aim is to help people incorporate their giving objectives into their overall financial plan for maximum results. In a nutshell, planned giving assists givers in wisely stewarding their God-given resources. 

Planned giving is not so much about where to give, but rather how to give. Dallas Seminary Foundation was created to help people like you. Explore your giving opportunities so that you can make informed decisions that make sense for you. This is our ministry to you.

Planned giving is not so much about where to give, but rather how to give. Dallas Seminary Foundation was created to help people like you. Explore your giving opportunities so that you can make informed decisions that make sense for you. This is our ministry to you.

We invite you to learn more about the services that Dallas Seminary Foundation offers. We will share ideas with you that you may not hear elsewhere. And there is never any cost or obligation. Let us help you to maximize your impact for the glory of Jesus Christ.

If you have questions or want further assistance, feel free to contact us at (214) 887-5190 or by email at foundation@dts.edu. Thank you for all that you do to help support the mission and work of Dallas Theological Seminary!

Warmly,

Scott Talbot
Executive Director
Dallas Seminary Foundation
foundation.dts.edu