Archive for October 2023
Mathews urges reliance on, seeking encouragement from God only in ministry
Find encouragement from God during challenging times in ministry preached Tony Mathews, senior strategist of missional ministries at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, during his Oct. 10 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. Mathews preached from 2 Corinthians 4. “We cannot escape challenges in ministry but be encouraged because…
Read MoreRetired professor of foundations of education Margaret Lawson dies at 79
Margaret P. Lawson, retired associate professor of foundations of education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, died Sept. 29. She was 79. “The Southwestern Seminary community expresses our Christian sympathy to the friends and colleagues of Margaret Lawson,” said David S. Dockery, president of Southwestern Seminary. “As a professor she taught the principles of teaching, curriculum…
Read MorePastors, alumni, and students gather for annual preaching workshop
Over 40 pastors, alumni, and students gathered together on Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s campus on October 2 for the annual preaching workshop. Meeting in the Riley Center, those in attendance heard from five speakers on how to preach through the book of 1 Samuel. “We are always delighted to have you on Southwestern’s campus, and…
Read MoreThe Gettys, SING! An Irish Christmas returning to Southwestern Seminary, Dec. 2
Keith and Kristyn Getty are returning to the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. for their Christmas tour, SING! An Irish Christmas. The concert will take place in the MacGorman Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now, with more than 600 already sold, including churches bringing groups…
Read MoreAfter 37 years of teaching at Southwestern, Lott continues to find joy in research
After serving Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for over 37 years, R. Allen Lott, professor of music history, continues to enjoy teaching and research at the highest levels. Writing books, researching and studying musicology, and teaching students at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels are some of the things Lott most enjoys. Growing up in Lytle,…
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