Archive for February 2021
‘Spirit of Southwestern’ displayed through seminary’s response to winter weather
The week of Feb. 15, severe winter storms brought snow, freezing temperatures, icy roads, power outages, and a shortage of clean water in Texas and across the southern United States. Many families from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary were affected, and the campus was closed for a full week. But in the midst of these difficulties,…
Read MoreMohler brings ‘urgent exhortation’ about faithful Christianity in Southwestern chapel service
R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, offered an “urgent exhortation” about the challenge of passing along faithful Christianity to today’s generation in the midst of growing cultural hostility during a Feb. 11 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Preaching on Jesus’ question in Luke 18:8—“When the Son…
Read MorePrioritize the Gospel with a charitable and convictional courage, Brian Arnold preaches
Christians must exhibit both convictional and charitable courage in the face of cultural challenges, preached Brian Arnold, president of Phoenix Seminary, during a Feb. 3 chapel service at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. “We need men and women with undaunted courage in this day,” Arnold said, preaching from 2 Timothy 1. He said Christians must remain…
Read MoreIACE conducts second annual conference
Editor’s Note: This news release was written by Mark D. Kahler, IACE director of communication. Slight additions and stylistic adjustments have been made by SWBTS staff. Leaders in Christian education gathered at the Riley Conference Center on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Feb. 3-5 for the second annual conference of the International Alliance for…
Read MoreFROM THE HILL: McCoy discusses gender executive order, new book released on IMB history
“From the Hill” is a regular series highlighting the work of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s faculty. Check back here regularly to find articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews, and more. “Episode 168: Adam Greenway Looking Back and Looking Forward,” Adam W. Greenway (president of Southwestern Seminary and Scarborough College), interviewed on “Not Another Baptist Podcast” “Kyle and…
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