Posts by Ashley Allen
Crider equips students to allow Scripture to guide worship
When Trent Broussard, a Doctor of Philosophy student in the School of Church Music and Worship (SCMW) at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, approached Joseph Crider with his dissertation research topic, the dean of the SCMW encouraged him to pursue his topic of interest. Broussard, who served as a worship pastor for 20 years before beginning…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary sees God’s ‘favor’ in 2022, Dockery says
In keeping with Founder B.H. Carroll’s vision for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the institution saw God’s “favor” in 2022 in continuing its mission to assist the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by preparing God-called men and women for ministry by graduating more than 600 students to serve as pastors, church leaders, missionaries, and ambassadors…
Read MoreInvesting in others for the work of the Kingdom: The Southwestern Story of Aaron and Clainetta Jefferson
Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of Southwestern News. A choked-up retired Cmdr. Aaron Jefferson (‘82, ‘88) explains that during his last year as a Southwestern Seminary student people who “invested” in him are still a “blessing” today. Aaron and his wife, Clainetta, were a young couple with three children living and serving in the Houston-area.…
Read MoreSouthwestern, TBC faculty to ‘model congregational preaching’ in spring 2023 chapel services
Chapel services in spring 2023 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College will “model congregational preaching” through the book of Philippians as demonstrated by professors of the institution, Interim President David S. Dockery announced today. “We are looking forward with anticipation and hopefulness to preaching through the Book of Philippians during chapels in…
Read MoreA Journey of Faith: Michelle Hicks helps women learn to be in God’s Word as they walk with the Lord
Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of Southwestern News. At the start of the winding, gravel road that leads into Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment in Cedar Hill, Texas, is a weathered wooden sign that reads, “Where People Meet Jesus.” As a rising eighth-grader attending her first-ever church-related event, the sign proved prophetic…
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