Long-time Southwestern professor Jimmie Nelson passes away

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary alumnus and long-time faculty member Jimmie Nelson passed away May 14, 2025, at the age of 97 in Lubbock, Texas. Nelson was born on Feb. 11, 1928, in Wichita Falls, Texas, but spent most of his childhood in Borger, Texas, with his adopted parents. He became a follower of Christ while…

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Southwestern alumni reunite as faculty at Korean seminary

Starting more than a decade ago, three individuals from South Korea studied together and then graduated at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, becoming close friends in the process. Now Kiyoung Kim, Jaehyung Lee, and Yoonhee Ahn are alumni and find themselves reunited as faculty of Korea Baptist Theological University and Seminary (KBTUS). “After graduation, we each…

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Southwestern announces Lee, Hedin, and Dighton as 2025 Distinguished Alumni

Ryan (Eunsang) Lee, Norma Sanders Hedin, and James Steven Dighton have been named the recipients of the 2025 distinguished alumni awards from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President David S. Dockery announced today. The honorees will be recognized during the Southwestern Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon on June 11 during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting…

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Ross encourages Southwestern graduates to adore, serve King Jesus

Graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College (TBC) were challenged to minister in light of the fact that enthroned Jesus is “reigning over the universe” and their own lives and ministries during the May 2 spring commencement address by Richard Ross (’74, ’80), senior professor of student ministry and two-time alumnus. The…

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