Archive for July 2021
HOW-TO: Have Gospel conversations with atheists
Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of Southwestern News. As a former atheist, I understand a little how some atheists think. Like most atheists I’ve met, I remained staunchly convinced of my atheism even though I could not produce convincing reasons for it. Christians witnessing to me at that time…
Read MoreHOW-TO: Start a biblical counseling ministry in your church
Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of Southwestern News. Biblical counseling could be described as “intense discipleship.” Like discipleship, the goal is to become more like Christ, but sometimes, individuals need specialized attention for struggles that are affecting their personal life or relationship with others. Depending on the type of…
Read MoreIn Christ alone: One student’s story of finding hope after a lifetime of trials
Editor’s note: The following feature story originally appeared in the spring 2021 issue of Southwestern News. Cyprien Yamuragiye was born crippled in the African nation of Rwanda, his hands and feet deformed and his right eye closed. He would become an outcast to the family and village that feared him, and his young life was marked by…
Read MoreSix scholars appointed to Southwestern Seminary faculty
Six scholars representing an “impressive array of academic credentials coupled with teaching and ministry experience” have been appointed to the faculty of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President Adam W. Greenway announced today. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of six scholars to our already stellar faculty,” said Greenway. “Each person brings to Seminary Hill…
Read MoreThe Family Fort: How the story of one family intertwines with Seminary Hill and global missions
Editor’s note: The following feature story originally appeared in the spring 2021 issue of Southwestern News. Unspeakable loss ended Alma Fort’s days at Southwestern Seminary. Her husband, Giles, a World War I veteran, had sensed a call to ministry, moving with his wife and toddler daughter into married student housing on the second floor of Barnard Hall…
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