Archive for April 2016
Scholarship donors recognized for their lasting impact
During the 2016 Luncheon for Scholarship Donors and Student Recipients, April 12, students had the opportunity to show their gratitude for the gifts of donors and ministry partners. Scholarship recipient and Ph.D. student Tim Wheeless shared how Southwestern has played an important role in his current position as senior pastor of Fairway Baptist Church in…
Read MoreTrustees approve ‘text-driven’ MDiv, elect new dean
Southwestern Seminary’s board of trustees approved a new “text-driven” curriculum for the Master of Divinity (M.Div.); approved changes to the college’s bachelor of arts and bachelor of science programs; elected a new dean of the School of Theology; passed a $37 million budget; elected and promoted faculty members; and conducted other business at their annual…
Read MoreJeffrey Bingham named new dean of School of Theology
Dr. D. Jeffrey Bingham will serve as the 11th dean of the School of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Trustees unanimously approved this decision at their spring meeting, April 13. Bingham is succeeding David Allen, who will now serve as dean of the School of Preaching. Southwestern President Paige Patterson cited four reasons for…
Read MoreYML equips leaders for Christ-centered youth ministry in a changing culture
Following the 48th annual Youth Ministry Lab (YML), Professor of Student Ministry Richard Ross said youth ministers left refreshed and encouraged by the worship and teaching of conference leaders. He continued, “[YML] uniquely keeps a laser focus on the enthroned majesty of King Jesus, on impacting parents and families, on comprehensive discipleship, and on mobilizing…
Read MoreLost turn to Christ across the nation through RTN preaching
Every year during spring break, Southwestern Seminary sends students and professors across the nation to preach the Word of God and reap a harvest for Christ. The program is called Revive This Nation (RTN), and from March 13-16 this year, 106 Southwestern preachers proclaimed the Good News in 104 cities in 34 states around the…
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