Dr. Sherry Gaither

God has blessed me to be a part of the teaching faculty for the past twenty-two years. My tenure began in 1991, when I was asked to teach one of the first extension classes at New Birth Baptist Church.  Since that time, I have served as Director of Extensions, the initial developer of the Leadership department, and Chairperson of Leadership.  Every semester I try to “juggle” pastoring, teaching, and traveling, because I am committed to BHU, our president and the student body.  My husband and I are honored to partner with Dr. Karanja to fulfill the vision that God has given him.  BHU has truly become a “change agent”, impacting our nation and our world.

Our former college president, Dr. Sam Chand and Dr. Karanja, were both instrumental in helping me to “fall in love” with Africa.  Over ten years ago, I was asked to go to Kenya, to represent the Leadership Department, as part of a delegation from BHU.  Since that time, I have served in Kenya, Ghana, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Zimbabwe, and several cities in Mexico.  I feel honored that God would allow me to play a role in imparting knowledge to our students.  It is truly a blessing to see how God is using the students who matriculate through BHU.

My husband and I believe that BHU is valuable resource in our community.  The greatest investment that one can make—is in people.  We are committed to ensuring that BHU remain financially stable and we believe in “giving back” to institutions that have played a major role in empowering students. 

I wear so many “hats”—I’m a co-pastor, professor, life coach, author, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and grandmother and with all of that, I still have a passion and invitations to do mission work.

 

Dr. Gerald Brooks

Gerald Brooks is the founding pastor of Grace Outreach Center, an interdenominational church in Plano, Texas. The church began in 1982 and has grown to a weekend attendance of over 5,000. Grace Outreach Center has creatively targeted youth and children as the focus of its ministry. The congregation, although located in a community that according to the 2000 census is 78% white and only 5% African American, is a diverse body of believers, with 45% of the attendees representing other ethnicities and cultures. Over 35 nationalities are represented at Grace Outreach, with the majority of these representing African nations.

Pastor Brooks received an honorary doctorate degree in 2003 from Beulah Heights University for his distinguished service to the body of Christ, and in recognition of his ministry to pastors and Christian leaders across the country. This year Pastor Brooks was inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. An Equip Board Member, Pastor Brooks is partnering with John Maxwell to help raise up international Christian leaders to fulfill the Great Commission in every nation. Also, service to his community has always been an important value; Pastor Brooks has served on municipal boards. Dr. Brooks is one of BHU’s most consistent donors. His unrelenting support is one of the reasons that helps make BHU great.

Born in New Mexico and raised in a military family, Pastor Brooks lived in several states, including a few years in Germany. Living on military bases, he formed friendships with kids of different color, and saw that families of every color were sacrificing for our country. He saw the flag-draped caskets bearing heroes of every color of skin, and learned to respect and honor each one the same. And so it was natural for him when he became a pastor, to strategically build a church representing every race. He often shares of his pleasure in seeing a congregation that is representative of the colors in heaven. Pastor Brooks and his wife, Geni, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of three children: Wendi, Kayci, and Cody.

Dr. Brooks has been an extraordinary supporter of Beulah Heights for several years and we appreciate his continued support.

If you are interested in supporting us as we work to develop relevant Christian leaders for the ministry and marketplace, please go to www.beulah.edu/DonateNOW

 

Dr. Sam Chand

 

• Alumni & Former President, BHU
• Board Member and Donor, BHU
• Founder, Samuel R. Chand Ministries & Dream Releaser Coaching.

“Why I give to BHU”

Beulah Heights has been part of my life since 1973 when I came as a student from India. During my time as a student at Beulah I served as janitor, breakfast cook and dishwasher. Since my graduation in 1977, while Pastoring I recruited for BHU; raised scholarship funds for 11 students from my church; raised thousands of dollars for special projects; served on the Board of Trustees; served as President (1989—2003) and now as President Emeritus and the Board. With that mutual history, Beulah is a huge part of my story.

However, Beulah Heights is a family affair for the Chand’s. My wife Brenda is also a graduate of Beulah (1973-77) and served as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean & President (1973-79). She has been involved in many areas of service and is now an adjunct instructor in the Leadership department.

My daughter Deborah is also a graduate of Beulah and currently serves in the Marketing department at Beulah as well as a substitute instructor.

Beulah has given so much to me and my family—as a donor it is my joy to give back and see Beulah’s vision move forward.