Posts by Karen Garcia
Yarnell’s passion for theology builds love for Jesus, local church, students say
Malcolm B. Yarnell III’s passion for theology results in greater love for Jesus and the local church, students say. “If you start talking about theology, I can’t stop,” said Yarnell, research professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. “And I have to be careful because I do believe in the priesthood of all believers.”…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary sees record attendance for Preview Day
A record number of prospective students learned about Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, its people, and graduate programs during Preview Day activities held April 12 on the seminary’s Fort Worth campus. Chandler Snyder, vice president for enrollment and student services and dean of students, said the increased interest is both a blessing from the Lord and…
Read MoreGospel-Centered Counseling Conference focuses on grief, suffering
In dealing with people who are grieving, a pastor must study two books: the Bible, and “the book of the human heart,” Ed Welch said, adding they must know people nearly as well as they know Scripture. Welch, a faculty member and counselor at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), spoke at the Southwestern…
Read MoreBingham views classroom as ‘an environment for mutual edification’
World-class Patristics scholar, noted author, and respected professor. These credentials and his 6-foot, 7-inch frame could make Jeffrey Bingham seem intimidating, but his students give him high marks for his approachability and his engaging lectures in the classroom. Bingham, research professor of historical theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, also holds the Jesse Hendley Chair…
Read MoreCabrera sees ‘blessing’ in roles as pastor, professor, and leader
Felix Cabrera considers it a blessing to serve in two or three different positions. “That’s the only way that I know how to do ministry, is as a pastor, as a professor involved in the academic environment, but also as a leader trying to develop the next generation of leaders, pastors, and church planters,” he…
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