Archive for October 2016

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future.” (Proverbs 31:25) The theme “She is strong” was reflected throughout the Fort Worth Women’s Auxiliary luncheon, Oct. 19. There, on the campus of Southwestern Seminary, women were reminded of the strength that comes from trusting in the Lord and the resultant ability to…

Southwestern Seminary’s motto is “Preach the Word, Reach the World,” and one way to do this is through evangelistic partnerships with local churches. When Larry Shuler, associate pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lakeside, Texas, approached the seminary in the summer of 2016 to request assistance in community evangelism, Southwestern agreed to pursue a…

Southwestern Seminary’s board of trustees approved a new master’s degree in philosophy; reaffirmed the seminary’s media policy; promoted and elected faculty; and conducted other business during their fall meeting, Oct. 17-19. Master of Arts in Philosophy Trustees approved a new 48-hour master of arts in philosophy degree. The program includes 11 hours of theology and…

“For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11) This verse was one of dozens of Scriptures that Southwestern trustees, faculty and ministry partners affixed to several foundational columns of Mathena Hall, Oct. 18. This formal signing represents each of the signers’ commitment…

“The refugees are sometimes treated like lepers in the countries they enter. No one wants to talk with them,” says Dean S., assistant professor of missions and Islamic studies at Southwestern Seminary. “But they are desperate to tell their stories and respond immediately to anyone who shows they care. This makes them very open to…