Posts by Ashley Allen
A unified church experiences God’s power, McKissic shared in chapel message
Disunity among Christians poses a major threat to global evangelism, Dwight McKissic, founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, warned in his April 5 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. In his introduction of McKissic, Adam W. Greenway, president of Southwestern Seminary and TBC, noted his…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary trustees approve budget, elect faculty, honor Dockery during spring meeting
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary board of trustees approved the 2023 fiscal year budget, heard reports of increased giving through the institution’s advancement efforts, elected a new faculty member to the School of Church Music and Worship, named two faculty members to hold endowed academic chairs, and approved the renaming of an academic center in…
Read MoreGospel-Centered Counseling Conference addresses isolation, anxiety, depression
“Worry tends to move in on oneself, but faith moves towards the Lord and out towards others,” Stuart W. Scott told the attendees at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Gospel-Centered Counseling Conference held March 31 and April 1 on the campus of the Fort Worth seminary. Through main sessions and panel discussions offered during the…
Read MoreGreatness is found in service to others, Fisher reminds students in chapel sermon
“God’s definition of greatness and the world’s definition of greatness are really diametrically opposed,” E. Todd Fisher, executive director-treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists, explained in his March 31 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. In his introduction of Fisher, Adam W. Greenway, president of Southwestern Seminary and TBC, noted his “tremendous leadership,” as well…
Read MoreResolved: Building bridges during war
*Editor’s note: This article is based upon three interviews with Yaroslav Pyzh, which took place on September 16, 2021, February 26, 2022, and March 28, 2022. This article will appear in the spring issue of Southwestern News. In light of changing events in Ukraine, it is being posted today in order to provide current information about…
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