Archive for April 2026
Southwestern recognizes ninth president with portrait
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary recognized Adam W. Greenway, ninth president of the institution, with a presidential portrait in an April 24 ceremony. “We want to welcome back to the Southwestern campus the ninth president,” said President David S. Dockery, whose presidential portrait was unveiled last month in a ceremony held in the Rotunda of the…
Read MoreSouthwestern reconnects with Fort Worth community, Dockery says
Just two years after its founding, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary relocated to the city of Fort Worth 116 years ago, seeing the city as the ideal place for the seminary to call home while equipping pastors in the Southwest. In recent months, the institution has made efforts to reconnect with the city and its leaders.…
Read MoreSouthwesterners Donald and Melody Schmidt follow God’s call, find home in North Texas
Donald Schmidt and his wife, Melody, were living in her hometown of Woodstock, Ga., when he felt called to move west. The couple left the Atlanta suburb for Lewisville, Texas, where Schmidt has served as senior pastor of Lakeland Baptist Church for more than a decade. It wasn’t their first time in Texas. The couple…
Read MoreSouthwestern Advisory Council hears updates, looks to grow support base
The Southwestern Advisory Council (SWAC) of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary gathered on Seminary Hill for their meeting on April 15, with the desire to continue their goal of helping advance the mission of the institution and connect other donors with Southwestern. “We’re thankful for your service in this advisory council,” President David S. Dockery addressed…
Read MoreStudents recognized for academic achievement
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College (TBC) recognized 44 students for academic excellence during the annual student awards luncheon on April 15. President David S. Dockery welcomed students and guests including Southwestern Advisory Council members and donors associated with the awards and other student scholarships, then led the group in prayer. Provost and…
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