Archive for October 2017
Biblical principles for church growth explored in new book
Mike Morris, associate professor of missions at Southwestern Seminary, has written a new book entitled Growing a Great Commission Church: Biblical Principles and Implications for Methods. The work provides a missiological perspective for growing a church in both quality and quantity while keeping Jesus’ commission in Matthew 28 in the hearts of the congregation. The…
Read MoreDespite difficulty, student embraces divine appointment
When Master of Divinity student Neil Langston offered to give a fellow student a ride to a local government office over fall break, he had no idea that a divine appointment awaited him. As Langston joined his friend in the office, a full room with no available seating greeted him, so he retreated to a…
Read MoreSouthwestern’s German extension commissions 40 graduates
Forty students graduated from Bibelseminar Bonn (BSB), Southwestern’s partner seminary in Bonn, Germany, during the institution’s graduation service, Oct. 7. These forty students included four graduates from Southwestern’s Master of Theological Studies program. In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the theme of the graduation ceremony was “Semper Reformada: Live.Reformation – What is…
Read MoreGrindstone panelists discuss ministry in Israel
During a Grindstone event, Oct. 10, panelists discussed ministry in a region in which the Gospel and the Christian church have flourished, but they also addressed the ministry challenges still present in Israel and the Middle East. The panel discussion coincided with the Chosen People Conference on Southwestern’s campus, Oct. 10-14, and featured panelists Michael…
Read MoreStudent learns value of persistent commitment to evangelism
When Master of Arts student Laura Rowland first met Lydia in 2016, Lydia had just begun her first semester at the University of Texas at Arlington after moving from China. Seeking community and fellowship, Lydia connected with the International Baptist Church of Arlington, Texas (IBCA). Even though she appeared indifferent to sermons and Gospel presentations,…
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