Archive for September 2018

“One-hundred and fifty years ago, many Southern Baptist men and women loaded their belongings into caskets and set sail for the continent of Africa. They went knowing that the majority of them would live, minister and die in obscurity—their lives, in the eyes of the world, wasted in a foolish and fruitless task.  “And yet,…

In the months following the events of this summer, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary stated that it is a listening community and a welcoming community. This article is one of accountability, informing our constituents and community how we have listened as we steadfastly move forward in a manner that permits students, staff and professors to flourish.…

Richard Ross, professor of student ministry at Southwestern Seminary, has written a new book titled 31 Truths to Shape Your Youth Ministry. Published by Seminary Hill Press, the book comprises 31 devotionals for all adults who love and value teenagers. The book is available at SeminaryHillPress.com here.   Below is a Q&A with the author on the purpose and…

Social media and God’s guidance have paved the way for a heartfelt prayer outreach that encompasses the Southwestern campus on Wednesday mornings. “At the beginning of the semester, God had laid prayer on many hearts,” says Kathi Rogers, director of the Naylor Children’s Center. “It had been talked about in many of my circles. God…

Royal Everett “R.E.” Smith Jr., a former trustee of Southwestern Seminary, died on Sept. 7. He was 89.  Smith was born in Abilene, Texas, on Nov. 17, 1928, to Royal Everett Smith Sr. and Annie Willey Smith. He went on to join the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He married his wife Marilyn…