Tom and Lillie McCarty’s vision was to give Texas State University students a place to ground their spirituality and take The Gospel to the college campus. As a local rancher and large land owner, the McCartys, faithful members of the University Church of Christ, left their entire estate in a trust fund for this very purpose. The vision became reality in September of 1963 when the building was completed and became The McCarty Student Center, a base of operation for Christian service. The McCartys created a unique arrangement in which a Board of Directors (originally Trustees) made up of faithful members of the University congregation, would oversee and maintain the building and grounds, but the campus minister would serve under the direction of the eldership at the University church of Christ. As a Christian anchor on the TXST campus, the McCarty Student Center encourages and strengthens young Christians in their faith. The building has been used continually since 1963 to teach Bible and Religion courses to college students. Over the past 50+ years McCarty Student Center and the people who have occupied its offices and hallways have made a huge impact on the Lord’s church. Those alumni can be found guiding faithful Christian homes, serving as church leaders, teaching Bible classes, preaching and so much more.

George Strait Autograph (framed)