Posts by James Dugger
Ford shows and teaches friendship to TBC students
As the author of a book examining Augustine’s theology of friendship, it’s not surprising that Texas Baptist College (TBC) students find a friendly ear in Coleman Ford, whether it’s talking about coffee, spiritual formation, or the history of Christian spirituality. Coleman Ford, assistant professor of humanities at TBC, lived in the Fort Worth, Texas, area…
Read MoreBrown aims to prepare students to serve in churches through an ‘approachable’ teaching method
Joining Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College (TBC) faculty in 2022, Marc Brown, assistant professor of church music and worship, tries to help each student learn about how they can serve in the local church. Through supporting students in extra-curricular activities like the weekly masterclass held on Monday nights and going to Coffee…
Read MoreInternational student finds home, new focus for ministry at Southwestern Seminary
From growing up in Mexico City, Mexico, to moving to Fort Worth, Texas, Hugo Encorrada, a Master of Music in Worship Leadership student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has followed God’s calling for his life every step of the way. While in Mexico City, Encorrada was serving in a local church, but felt led to…
Read MoreBrazilian Baptist pastors meet on Southwestern campus, organize as fellowship
A group of over 120 Brazilian pastors met Aug. 1-5 for a retreat and officially voted to declare themselves as the Brazilian Churches Fellowship. During the event, held in the Riley Center on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the pastors elected Ebeneezer Santos the new executive director and made their formal declaration as…
Read MoreFirst 10:02 prayer meeting features praying for South Africa
Inspired by the text of Luke 10:2, the Prayer 10:02 meeting in Lottie’s Lobby of Mathena Hall on Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s campus had its first gathering Aug. 23, when faculty and students met to participate in a guided prayer time. “We go to God for things we cannot do on our own,” said Ian…
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