Posts by Karen Garcia
Chan encourages Christians to know their identity in the body of Christ
Alan Chan (’84), pastor of Mandarin Baptist Church in Los Angeles, encouraged a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary chapel audience to know their identity in Christ; otherwise, “you will suffer spiritual loss in so many ways and fail to fully experience the abundant life Jesus has promised to all His sheep.” In his introduction of the…
Read MoreAfter 35 years, Bob and Rhonda Johnson continue to lead church they planted
Southwesterners Bob and Rhonda Johnson have some good advice for people who are called to plant a church. “First step: Get on your knees. Second step: Stay on your knees,” Rhonda said with a laugh. Bob agreed, but noted he was helped by being on a team and planting a church right out of college…
Read MoreRAC unveils new look in grand reopening
The Recreation and Aerobics Center (RAC) on the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus unveiled and celebrated renovations with a ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 28, showcasing the new equipment in the weight and cardio rooms and a new floor for the basketball court. “We are priviledged to dedicate this facility to the glory of God,” President…
Read MoreDockery notes ‘much hopefulness’ in annual employee meeting
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is set to begin a new academic year “with a sense of great thanksgiving, much hopefulness, [and] overall good spirit across the campus,” President David S. Dockery said during an Aug. 5 annual gathering of all seminary personnel. During the meeting, numerous staff were recognized for five-year anniversaries, including 25-years for…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary announces fall 2026 chapel schedule, new location
Fall chapel services at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will include different facets of ministry, but with an overall focus on Old Testament texts that tell God’s redemptive story as chapel services transition to Truett Auditorium in the B.H. Carroll Memorial Complex. “We are excited about the fall 2026 chapel schedule at Southwestern Seminary,” President David…
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