Arthur Alard
TeleCounselor
B.A. in Biblical Studies, Carver Bible College, 2006;
Th.M., in Biblical Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary, Current Student.
Worked in Admissions since: May 2008
Thank you for visiting our website and showing an interest in DTS. Choosing seminary may seem overwhelming at first but this will be the beginning of a new chapter in your life, one that is guided by the Holy Spirit. I knew that I wanted to attend seminary, but I did not know how or where – I allowed God to take over and He started opening the doors to DTS. I was born and raised in Cape Town South Africa and know what it is like to make some huge life changing decisions and leaving my comfort zone; I want to encourage you to trust that the will of God will not lead you where His grace cannot keep you.
I have not regretted my decision to come to DTS for my ministry training. I am in my third year in the ThM degree program and the experience has been unforgettable as well as a time of maturing academically and spiritually. I have learned to depend more on God than on my own abilities. I have a great appreciation for the way our professors teach and the encouragement that I have received from them. My decision to come to DTS has been life changing because I was blessed to meet my wife Olga, who is from Russia and just graduated from DTS with a ThM in cross cultural ministries in May 2008. We are planning to go back to Cape Town South Africa where we will plant and pastor a church that integrates the diverse population of the people in Cape Town. We are passionate about ministering God’s truth into the lives of people and believe that our training that we are receiving at DTS will adequately prepare us for the ministry that God has called us to.
You will not be disappointed in choosing DTS for your ministry training. I am excited about being able to help you with any of your questions that you might have as you consider attending seminary. Go ahead and take that next step!
What are your hobbies or outside interests?
Drawing, hiking, movies, being with friends, travel.
What made you decide to go to DTS?
I wanted to have the same ministry training that my college professors had received; they impressed upon me the need to be adequately equipped for ministry.
What do you do on your day off?
Study
What are your favorite foods?
Chicken breani, Chicken salad, grilled chicken, roast chicken, roast potatoes, chicken or steak quesadilla, chicken curry and rice or chicken curry and roti, chicken soup, macaroni and cheese NOT cheese and macaroni (too much cheese people), french toast, frikidel, samoosas, snoek etc.
What is your favorite television show of all time?
Thunder Cats
What is the best part about working in the DTS admissions office?
I get to work with an awesome team of people and get to assist prospective students transition to a new chapter in their lives.
What is your favorite piece of literature?
Inside Out by Dr. Larry Crabb
What is your favorite quote?
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” -Desmond Tutu
What is your favorite musical artist/group/genre of music?
Jeremy Camp
What was your major in college?
Biblical Studies
Who is the person you admire most and why?
My father: because he has this great humble and giving spirit of anyone that I know personally.
Who is your favorite Bible character and why?
Daniel: because he remained faithful to God in the midst of persecution.
If you could have superhero powers, what would they be?
Fly
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Cape Town, South Africa
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