Archive for July 2025
Lengthy path leads Marc Riley to Southwestern to prepare for missions
Marc Riley is nearing the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy in Missions and Evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, standing on the brink of a life-long dream of taking the Gospel to the unreached people of the world. His journey has been anything but straightforward, from overcoming struggles, to pursuing biochemistry, and even a…
Read MoreSouthwestern hosts Baptist Hispanic Consortium, continues to work with Hispanic seminary leaders
The newly elected leaders of the Baptist Hispanic Consortium for Theological Education share more in common than their faith and Hispanic heritage—each is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Southwestern Seminary hosted the consortium’s 11th annual meeting, held June 18-20. David S. Dockery, president of Southwestern Seminary, welcomed the 35 seminary presidents and faculty…
Read MoreJacob and Natasha Pittman persevere despite delays, detours in their journey
Jacob and Natasha Pittman’s educational journey at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has been a lengthy one due to detours and changes in plans, but the couple continues to find joy in the community as they minister where they are. Jacob grew up in San Antonio, where he was a part of a church that had…
Read MoreSouthwestern team brings biblical counseling to churches in Peru
Biblical counseling faculty and alumni from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary recently teamed with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries to bring hope to hurting people a world away. Faculty members Jonathan Okinaga, assistant professor, and Cheryl Bell, adjunct professor, were joined by Southwestern alumni Jenifer Castleberry Wakefield (’17, ’22) and Gady Youmans (’20, ’22) for Aconsejando…
Read MoreDillon Dunk follows pastoral call, family example to Southwestern
For Dillon Dunk, coming to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023 as a student to prepare for ministry was a clear choice after spending years being poured into by Southwesterners, including those in his own family. Dunk was born in Oklahoma, where his parents graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. His father was interested…
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