Posts by Remington Cook
Jones’s theological journey leads to fulfillment in teaching
Colby Jones first sensed a call to ministry while in high school, leading to a strong desire to pursue Christian education and in turn teach others. Raised in a Christian home in Northport, Alabama, faith was woven into everyday life as his parents faithfully taught him the truths of Scripture from an early age. By…
Read MoreTai continues family legacy, follows God’s call to prepare for pastoral ministry at Southwestern
For Jim Tai, seminary seemed always just around the corner. Born in Taiwan and raised in a family deeply connected to ministry, Tai grew up surrounded by several generations of pastors, theological education, and church life. “My father was a pastor, my grandfather is pastor,” Tai said. “On my father’s side is a total of…
Read MoreBurns journeys from across the pond and back in pursuit of faithful coaching, disciple-making
Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in the spring 2026 issue of Southwestern News. From a young age, Rob Burns knew he wanted to be a professional soccer player. He spent his childhood growing up in a suburb of Birmingham, England, on the field, playing for hours to achieve his goal. Little did he know the role…
Read MoreSouthwestern students witness salvations during Crossover in Orlando
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College (TBC) sent 26 people to participate in Crossover, an evangelistic initiative held in the city hosting the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting and sponsored by the North American Mission Board. Led by Carl Bradford, dean of TBC, associate professor of evangelism, and Malcolm R. and Melba L.…
Read MoreWards find community at Southwestern while preparing for ministry
Since 2020, Gabe and Torri Ward have been fixtures on the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus. Whether it is Gabe serving as a teacher’s assistant in the School of Theology or Torri working as a counselor in Admissions in between their studies, the Wards are very involved in the community on Seminary Hill. The Wards…
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