Mathews urges reliance on, seeking encouragement from God only in ministry

Find encouragement from God during challenging times in ministry preached Tony Mathews, senior strategist of missional ministries at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, during his Oct. 10 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. Mathews preached from 2 Corinthians 4. “We cannot escape challenges in ministry but be encouraged because…

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Levant urges Southwestern community to endure trials with joy

Christians can experience pure joy in the midst of difficulties preached Philip Levant, pastor of Iglesia Agape and trustee at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, during his Sept. 28 chapel message at the Fort Worth institution. Before Levant’s chapel message, as a surprise presentation, President David S. Dockery received a framed resolution of appreciation adopted by…

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Ron Man states all nations ultimately will exalt God’s name

God’s name will be great among the nations preached Ron Man, director of Worship Resources International, during his Sept. 12 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. Man was part of the Global Consultation on Arts and Music in Missions (GCAMM) conference, which was being held on the campus. Man preached…

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Rankin accentuates Great Commandment and Great Commission as motivation for missions

Open one’s eyes, love God and neighbors, and accept God’s call to spread the Gospel among the nations preached Jerry Rankin, president emeritus of the International Mission Board, during his Sept. 7 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. In his introduction of Rankin, President David S. Dockery expressed his delight…

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Pratt encourages Christ-centered, focused ministry to begin Global Missions Week

Be involved in ministry that is Christ-centered and engages in evangelism wherever God leads preached Zane Pratt, vice president for global training at the International Mission Board, during his Sept. 5 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College. Pratt’s chapel sermon began Global Missions Week, hosted by the institution’s World Missions…

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