Archive for November 2023
Morris connects with students drawing from pastoral, overseas experiences
In 1987 when Mike Morris, senior professor of missions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his wife, Grace, attended the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, then-president of the International Mission Board Keith Parks challenged messengers “who were open to missions” to complete an interest card, he recalled. “I thought, ‘Well, everybody…
Read MoreYuille ‘brings dead people to life’ in the classroom
As a Master of Divinity student at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Canada, J. Stephen Yuille, professor of pastoral theology and spiritual formation at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, needed one more elective to finish his degree. Taking a course in “Puritan Piety” not only fit his schedule but would also help define his future ministry. Since…
Read MoreRoss encourages focusing on reaching the next generation
Reach the next generation by “taking the long view” preached Richard Ross, senior professor of student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary during his Nov. 7 chapel message at Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College. “There is no need for an introduction for Richard Ross, he is simply Richard Ross,” President David S. Dockery said.…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary hosts site for free medical clinic for underserved
Hundreds gathered in the Riley Center on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary November 4 and 5 to receive free medical, dental, and vision care through a medical clinic hosted by Remote Area Medical (RAM) and the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT HSC). The clinic serves to reach those who may…
Read MoreMatsuura follows sister’s footsteps from Japan to Seminary Hill
As an occupational therapist at a hospital in Japan who worked with children in her church, Anna Matsuura, a Master of Arts in Christian Education student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, knew she had a “medical understanding” of children, but she “didn’t know how kids could grow in their faith.” Japanese churches are “so small”…
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