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Gray, Costin named 2023 Southwestern Distinguished Alumni
Alabama pastor James E. “Buddy” Gray and newly appointed president of Liberty University Dondi E. Costin were named the 2023 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Distinguished Alumni, David S. Dockery, president of the Fort Worth institution, announced today. Gray and Costin will be honored at the annual Alumni and Friends Luncheon at the Southern Baptist Convention…
Read MoreDockery identifies ‘hopeful markers’ following election as president
In remarks to the Board of Trustees following his unanimous election as the tenth president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on April 19, David S. Dockery said he was “thankful for the many hopeful markers that we have seen in recent days.” The election of Dockery, who was named interim president of the 115-year-old Fort…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary alumnus Charles F. Stanley dies at 90
Charles F. Stanley, a 1957 Bachelor of Divinity graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with lifelong ties to his alma mater, died today at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 90 years old. “Charles Stanley was an exemplary preacher and teacher of God’s Word,” said Interim President David S. Dockery. “We are indeed grateful…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary, TBC students recognized for academic achievements
The top students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College were honored for their academic achievements at the student awards banquet held April 14 in conjunction with the annual meetings of the Southwestern Advisory Council (SWAC). SWAC is a group of ministry partners, advisors, and ambassadors who help advance the mission of the…
Read MoreMassey invests in the next generation of missionaries
In 2011, when John D. Massey began serving as associate professor of missions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he said it was a “great thrill” to serve the Lord by being a “part of the process of training those” who would be “sent out by the churches” to serve as missionaries through the International Mission…
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