Archive for April 2023
Southwestern Seminary alumnus Charles F. Stanley dies at 90
Charles F. Stanley, a 1957 Bachelor of Divinity graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with lifelong ties to his alma mater, died today at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 90 years old. “Charles Stanley was an exemplary preacher and teacher of God’s Word,” said Interim President David S. Dockery. “We are indeed grateful…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary, TBC students recognized for academic achievements
The top students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College were honored for their academic achievements at the student awards banquet held April 14 in conjunction with the annual meetings of the Southwestern Advisory Council (SWAC). SWAC is a group of ministry partners, advisors, and ambassadors who help advance the mission of the…
Read MoreDance encourages Southwestern community to ‘finish well’
Finish well by overcoming four obstacles, Mark Dance, director of pastoral wellness at Guidestone Financial Resources, preached during chapel services at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College on April 13. Preaching from Acts 20, Dance spoke of examples of men in their 90s that finished their ministries well. He highlighted Jack Echols, a…
Read MoreRoss, Reyes introduce new mobile app to help parents connect with teens
Parents and teenagers are constantly at risk of growing apart, and Christian parents and teens are not excluded. “Even Christian parents are in danger of becoming a product of their culture,” said Richard Ross, senior professor of student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ross, along with Gus Reyes, director of Hispanic partnerships at Dallas…
Read MoreSánchez travels to Ireland, Argentina to encourage pastors
In parts of the world as different as Ireland and Argentina there is a common need to encourage and “care for the souls of pastors,” Juan R. Sánchez, associate professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, found in two trips taking him to those diverse nations last month. During the Ireland Pastors’ Conference, March…
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