Meet Jeremy Tatum

Class of 2009 jeremy tatum

Hometown: Garland, TX

Activities:

Love Your Neighbor as Yourself (LYNAY)
Treadaway Kids
Friendship House
Campus Visits
Southern Hills Campus Ministry

Why I’m at ACU

ACU has given me the opportunity to learn in an environment where it is secure, but challenging. Christ being at the core of everything that occurs is one of the best parts of ACU. It is an incredible opportunity to invest in others’ lives and make some of the best friends I will ever have.

Why I’m a social work major

I am a social work major because I want to serve Christ with my whole life. Servanthood can come in a variety of forms, but I feel God has called me to tangibly help people who need it most and SHOW them the gospel. Just as Jesus fed the hungry and helped the poor, my desire is to bring the good news of Christ by meeting peoples’ needs.

On my social work classes

I love getting to hear about methods that work well for helping people. Learning about policy and ethics can be difficult sometimes, but it always encourages me to think of the future God has in mind for me. The material is applicable and engages students to nurture the desire they have to help people.

On my field experience

First-hand experiences have been the best ways to truly learn about this field. I learned more during my two month internship than I have learned all semester long. Experience with real people is probably the greatest and most rewarding thing I have ever done. The encouragement and affirmation that comes from such experiences is amazing.

On the department

The opportunities and connections that come from having a social work program are wonderful. It’s nice to know that other people have similar desires and a common purpose and that Christ is the center of it all.

On my social work professors

It is very reassuring to know that all the professors have had many years of experience in various fields, so they know what they’re talking about. You never have to question their knowledge and wisdom because they’ve actually done what they are teaching.