Archive for February 2017
Grindstone panelists discuss women’s ministry and cultural issues
During a Grindstone discussion, Feb. 21, three panelists discussed women’s ministry and the numerous cultural issues facing women in the church. In light of such topics, panelist Chris Adams implored women to make the Word of God paramount in addressing any topic a woman in the church might face. “Our responsibility in the church is…
Read MoreChris Adams recognized for influence on women’s ministry
Chris Adams, outgoing senior lead women’s ministry specialist at LifeWay, was honored during Southwestern Seminary’s chapel service, Feb. 23, for her 22 years of influencing and impacting women’s ministry in the Southern Baptist Convention. The recognition was in conjunction with the 22nd meeting of the Seminary Women’s Network (SWN) on the Southwestern campus. Adams joined…
Read MoreStudents witness fruit of Frank Page’s evangelism efforts 35 years later
Southwestern Seminary’s evangelism efforts have taken on different names over the years (including “Going the Second Mile” and “Everyday Evangelism”), but its students’ passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the lost remains the same. While students were engaging in door-to-door evangelism, Jan. 26, they came across a house that they almost…
Read MoreStudents use creativity to honor the Lord at seminary talent show
After a particularly challenging day ministering to orphaned children in Africa nearly four years ago, Bachelor of Arts student Abigail Simonds returned to the missionary house burdened for each child’s longing for parental affection. As Simonds reflected on the hurts and desires of each child, she crafted a spoken-word poem entitled “Orphan.” Although it was…
Read MoreTom Ramsey joins IA team in Houston
Southwestern Seminary welcomes Tom Ramsey to the institutional advancement team of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ramsey serves as a development officer, residing at Southwestern’s Havard School for Theological Studies in Houston. He is primarily responsible for taking care of Southwestern’s ministry partners and ministering to their needs and secondarily for matching ministry partners’ passions with…
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