Archive for July 2025
Bill Vinson, former Southwestern faculty member, passes away
Former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty member and two-time graduate William “Bill” Edward Vinson Jr., age 83, passed away on July 18. Vinson was born on August 23, 1941, in Palatka, Fla., to William Vinson Sr. and LeWella Glisson Vinson, though he was also raised by his stepfather Francis Mobley after his father was killed…
Read MoreSouthwestern hosts FUGE campers during summer months
While much of campus slowed down for the summer, from early June to mid-July, the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus hosted the youthful energy, spiritual growth, and mission-driven service of FUGE Camp, a nationwide Christian summer camp operated by Lifeway. Each week, middle and high school students from different churches and various states gathered on…
Read MoreLove for music brings Mariano Gongora from Argentina to Southwestern
Mariano Gongora’s journey to and time spent at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an example of the unique circumstances and opportunities that continue to bring faithful students with incredible talent from across the globe to study in Fort Worth. Gongora was born in Argentina where he lived most of his life. When he was 12…
Read MoreSouthwestern team shares the Gospel in Madagascar
A team of students from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) and Texas Baptist College (TBC) recently took the Gospel to Madagascar to change lives and were changed by the experience themselves. Dean Sieberhagen, dean of the Roy J. Fish School of Evangelism and Missions, led a group of students to Madagascar June 25-July 6 to…
Read MoreMirachal Johnson grateful to God for leading her through hardships to Southwestern
Mirachal Johnson is grateful to be where she is. “Nobody but the Lord,” she said, giving thanks to God for getting her through some hard times and leading her to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Johnson is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree in biblical counseling at the seminary in hopes of helping others through their…
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