Archive for September 2017
FROM THE PROFS: Deer stand becomes meeting place for hunter and the Lord
Paige Patterson had a good hunt that day, and though he would have liked to continue, night had fallen. He humbly accepted that it was dark enough that he would likely be unable to hit anything even if he were to make a shot. When he told his fellow hunter as much, the hunter replied,…
Read MoreFROM THE PROFS: Woman’s salvation highlights importance of perseverance in evangelism
Assistant Professor of Evangelism Brandon Kiesling leads numerous student teams to do evangelism throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods. Some days yield multiple salvations, but some days are also discouraging. But even in those difficult days, he reminds himself and his students that behind the next door they visit could be the person God has prepared to…
Read MoreStudents challenged to pursue biblical wisdom at annual College Retreat
With the semester underway, students from Scarborough College took a moment to pause from their diligent studies to spend the weekend together in worship and in fellowship. The annual College Retreat provides the opportunity to enjoy time with new and old friends through games and activities, but more importantly, it challenges students to grow in…
Read MoreBusinessman, ministry partner Harold Riley dies at 89
Harold E. Riley, a long-time ministry partner of Southwestern Seminary who contributed to such projects as the Riley Center and MacGorman Chapel, died Sept. 21. He was 89. “Dottie and Harold Riley are among the most humble servants of the Lord Jesus and the greatest friends preachers and missionaries ever had,” said Southwestern President Paige…
Read MoreWoman chooses Christ despite persecution
Like the majority of her fellow villagers, Rose previously identified with African tribal religions. To do otherwise in this group-oriented culture would yield negative consequences. “If you become a believer and leave the African tribal religions, you’re isolated,” explains Nancy Gilmer, whose church has worked with this people group in Senegal, West Africa, for the…
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