Archive for November 2024
Southwestern rings in the holiday season with Prelude to Christmas
On Nov. 15 and 16, the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary family and members of the Fort Worth community, were invited to the School of Church Music and Worship’s annual “Prelude to Christmas,” a combination of all the musical talent Southwestern has to offer, as faculty and students performed various seasonal hymns and songs in order…
Read MoreWakefield finds purpose in restoring hope to women in crisis
Jenifer Wakefield was sitting in her office at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin one day, when a suicidal woman came in seeking assistance. Wakefield, who was serving as executive administrative assistant to the executive pastor at the time, couldn’t help her. “I had nothing for her,” she said. “I didn’t have any substantial advice…
Read MoreCrossway releases Confident Witness, edited by Dockery
On Nov. 12, Crossway released the book Confident Witness: Evangelism & Apologetics for the 21st Century, edited by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s President David S. Dockery. The book is comprised of 17 essays written by leaders in Christian higher education with the goal of equipping college students, and those who minister to college-aged students, who…
Read MorePreview Day draws record number of prospective students
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary welcomed a record-setting number of prospective students during the fall Preview Day Nov. 1, as the institution provided opportunities for those visitors to meet faculty and ask questions as they determine where they will pursue God’s calling on their lives. “We have been praying for you and trusting God’s guidance and…
Read MoreRodgers brings decades of mission experience to the classroom
Kevin Rodgers came to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in 2024, fresh from the African mission field where he served for almost three decades as a seminary lecturer, church planter, team leader for the International Mission Board (IMB), and more. His students are excited by the real-world experience the professor of missions brings to the…
Read More