Posts by Jeremy Thomas
Duncan urges faithful leadership for Christian higher education, theological education
Resist false doctrine for faithful and truthful Christian leadership through love, Ligon Duncan, chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary, preached during his Feb. 8 chapel message at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Duncan’s visit coincides with the International Alliance for Christian Education conference at the Fort Worth institution. During his introduction of Duncan, President David S.…
Read MoreOrtiz explains importance of bridging gap between missional training, the church
A missional understanding of theological education and training is necessary and important, Michael Ortiz, vice president for Global Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), said during his Feb. 6 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his introduction of Ortiz, President David S. Dockery said he knew of “no one who has his finger…
Read MoreCorredera stresses faithfulness in God’s call to ministry
Maintain the faithful course of God’s call, preached Gilberto Corredera, pastor of Prestonwood en Español in Plano, Texas, to the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community during his Feb. 1 chapel message. In his introduction of Corredera, President David S. Dockery expressed his excitement to have Corredera speak at the Fort Worth institution. “He is a…
Read MoreLorick implores Southwesterners to prioritize fervent, faithful prayer lives
Prioritize fervent and faithful prayer to see God’s power, Nathan Lorick, executive director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, implored the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community during his Jan. 30 chapel message. Lorick preached from Acts 12:1-16, about the power of God and the prayers of His people. Lorick asked how many of the…
Read MoreStudent-focused ministry and teaching motivates Dodd’s service
Some may find the first part of the Bible to be difficult to understand or even irrelevant to modern times, but Adam Dodd, assistant professor of Old Testament and biblical backgrounds at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, believes, “The Old Testament is too amazing to not have fun.” “People who we love are going to ask…
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