01 · FAITHGod at the foundation of our service.
The cross and open Bible represent Jesus Christ, Christian ministry, and the principles that guide our service. They express the place of faith in this identity and the responsibility to put belief into action through care, integrity, and service to others.
The burgundy field gives this section a distinct place within the shield. Its cross and Bible remind us that strengthening a community involves both conviction and action.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
In this design, burgundy recalls Christ’s sacrificial love. That is the inspiration for the color here, rather than a color meaning assigned by this verse. We connect that love to service: giving our time, care, and resources to strengthen support for Arkansas Baptist College and its students.
An institution worth strengthening.
The Arkansas Baptist College seal identifies the institution we support. Its presence brings the design directly back to the College, its educational mission, and the students it serves. The College’s seal remains distinct within the Association’s emblem.
Set against blue, it expresses our commitment to support the College’s educational mission and help preserve its legacy. The Association supports the College as a separate alumni organization with its own leadership and responsibilities.
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
Proverbs 18:15 (KJV)
Blue gives the College’s seal a clear, distinct setting. The verse supports this section’s educational purpose: seeking knowledge and wisdom. For alumni, that means helping sustain the College’s mission and supporting opportunities for students to learn and grow.
Our people, connected in purpose.
The group of graduates and graduation cap represent alumni coming together across generations. The group matters: the strength of the Association grows when people reconnect and contribute what they can.
Against green, this section brings together the knowledge, relationships, resources, time, and experience alumni offer. It speaks to mentorship, volunteer service, giving, and the work of building an active alumni network.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1 (KJV)
Green expresses growth and renewal in this design. The verse speaks to the unity that makes that growth possible. By reconnecting alumni, sharing experience, mentoring, volunteering, and giving together, we can strengthen the Association’s ability to support Arkansas Baptist College.
The next generation is the reason.
The young people and open book represent students and the generations who will follow them. They keep educational opportunity at the center of our purpose.
The gold field makes this section visible and distinct. It reminds us to connect our efforts to meaningful support for learning, growth, and the futures students are working to build.
“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”
Proverbs 8:10 (KJV)
Gold draws attention to the value of the next generation. This verse places instruction and knowledge above material wealth. It connects our support for Arkansas Baptist College to a lasting purpose: helping students gain knowledge, develop their abilities, and build meaningful futures.
