Archive for March 2022
Greatness is found in service to others, Fisher reminds students in chapel sermon
“God’s definition of greatness and the world’s definition of greatness are really diametrically opposed,” E. Todd Fisher, executive director-treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists, explained in his March 31 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. In his introduction of Fisher, Adam W. Greenway, president of Southwestern Seminary and TBC, noted his “tremendous leadership,” as well…
Read MoreResolved: Building bridges during war
*Editor’s note: This article is based upon three interviews with Yaroslav Pyzh, which took place on September 16, 2021, February 26, 2022, and March 28, 2022. This article will appear in the spring issue of Southwestern News. In light of changing events in Ukraine, it is being posted today in order to provide current information about…
Read More‘Southwestern Nights’ brings ‘the Dome’ to alumni, friends, prospective students
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is “bringing the Dome” to cities in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas in coming weeks, connecting alumni, friends, and prospective students during Southwestern Nights events. Offered in Houston, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and Dallas in April and May, the free events will allow attendees to hear from Adam W. Greenway, president of…
Read MorePursuit of God’s glory should be goal of ministry, Lorick says in chapel message
“Begin your ministry with how you want to end your ministry in sight, and I believe it will change your ministry,” Nathan Lorick, executive director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC), advised in his March 8 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. In his introduction of Lorick, Adam W. Greenway, president of…
Read MoreMinistry Now Conference encourages pastors, church leaders to build ministries on Word of God
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College hosted its first Ministry Now Conference March 22-24, featuring eight plenary session speakers who spoke to the role and health of the church amid a changing cultural context. Two micro-session speakers offered practical ideas for church ministry, while conference participants were also equipped through 27 breakout sessions…
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