Archive for December 2023
Giving back to the school that gave them so much
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Fall 2023 issue of Southwestern News. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary holds a special place in the hearts of Tom (’80) and Claudia Cooksey, and for that reason, they decide to give back to an institution that has given them so much. Both Tom and Claudia grew up…
Read MoreA hope-filled fall semester
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Fall 2023 issue of Southwestern News. What an encouraging start to the fall semester on the Southwestern campus! A hopeful and prayerful spirit continues to be evident among students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Chapel services have been characterized by majestic praise and challenging messages from the Word of…
Read MoreHow to help someone who is grieving
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Fall 2023 issue of Southwestern News. Often, we grieve because we loved someone very much. Grieving isn’t a logical process. We can’t control the length of grieving by what we do or don’t do. Hence, grieving forces us to realize our helplessness as human beings and dependence on…
Read MoreLife & ministry together: How Spencer and Shelley Plumlee follow their ministry callings together
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Fall 2023 issue of Southwestern News. From meeting each other in the classroom at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2007, to serving in a church 20 minutes from the campus, Spencer (’07, ’13) and Shelley (’08) Plumlee have been following God’s will to make the biggest Kingdom…
Read MoreHow to lead your church to pray
A July 2023 Pew Research study showed among evangelical Protestants, 79 percent claim to pray at least daily, 14 percent weekly, and seven percent only monthly, seldom, or never. Let’s do better! How can you lead your church to prioritize prayer, making it a first step rather than a last resort? Start with Prayer Ask…
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