Archive for May 2026
President and Lanese Dockery honored with Hemphill Denominational Service Award
President David S. and Lanese Dockery were named the recipients of the Paula and Ken Hemphill Denominational Service Award at North Greenville University (NGU) in South Carolina, prior to his giving the institution’s commencement address on May 8, recognizing the couple’s service in Southern Baptist life. “You are one of the most significant Baptist theologians…
Read MoreWards find community at Southwestern while preparing for ministry
Since 2020, Gabe and Torri Ward have been fixtures on the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus. Whether it is Gabe serving as a teacher’s assistant in the School of Theology or Torri working as a counselor in Admissions in between their studies, the Wards are very involved in the community on Seminary Hill. The Wards…
Read MoreSouthwestern announces exhibit, luncheon plans for SBC annual meeting in Orlando
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary presence at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., June 7-10, will include a variety of gifts for visitors to the exhibit and participants of the Alumni & Friends Luncheon. The Southwestern exhibit will feature giveaways of five books, seasoning, t-shirts, and luncheon tickets. Members of the Southwestern…
Read MoreSeminary Hill Press to release collection of Dockery addresses on theological education
Seminary Hill Press (SHP), the publishing arm of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, today announced the forthcoming release of Hearts, Heads, and Hands: A Vision for Theological Education at Southwestern Seminary, a collection of essays and addresses by David S. Dockery, tenth president of the institution. Set for release on June 8 during the Southern Baptist…
Read MoreLott, Knight honored in retirement reception
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community gathered in the Rotunda of the B. H. Carroll Memorial Building on May 6 to express appreciation to a faculty member and physician set to retire this summer after serving on Seminary Hill for decades. Southwestern faculty, students, alumni, family, and friends, including eighth President Paige Patterson, were present…
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