Love for Lambuth University

Lambuth University is an excellent, small liberal arts college located in Jackson, Tennessee. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it provides the kind of rigorous undergraduate education in a Christian setting that should make the UMC proud.

A few months ago, it also became clear that Lambuth is in some significant financial trouble. That has resulted in the turnover of a number of senior staff positions, and there has been some upheaval on the Board of Trustees as well. Recently, Bishop Dick Wills and the Memphis Conference of the UMC has become more active in trying to put steps into place to safeguard Lambuth's future.

I'll admit up front that I am very biased when it comes to Lambuth. I worked there for most of three years as an associate chaplain (my first appointment in ministry). My wife is an alumna of Lambuth, and my mother-in-law is on the English faculty there. So my Lambuth roots run deep.

I write this post because I know there are some Lambuth alumni out there who check in from time to time. I want to suggest that, in this season of giving, those with a connection to ol' LU don't forget to include the university in your end-of-year charitable giving.

With the hiring of Dr. Jerry Israel, Lambuth has announced the beginnings of a restructuring plan that will allow it to move forward and get back on the path of financial sound footing. But LU needs our help!

If you are an alumnus - or if you are just someone who believes in church-related higher education - please consider giving to Lambuth. You can do so here online.