McKinney uses variety of interests to help students appreciate value of history

To say that Blake McKinney, assistant professor of history and humanities at Texas Baptist College, is a “Renaissance man,” is not a reference to history, but about his wide and varied knowledge about many things, including his beloved Chicago Cubs, Alabama football, music, movies, travel, latte coffee, and, of course, church history. “I have many…

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Pandemic ending on a high note for Southwestern Seminary music student

For all the tragedies COVID-19 wreaked on the world, some good things have resulted from it, especially for believers like Luke Waters, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student, whose call to ministry was redirected in part because of the pandemic. Waters, a Master of Divinity student with a concentration in worship leadership at Southwestern Seminary,…

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As a professor, Allen passes along godly example of discipleship she received as a student

When asked who positively influenced Ashley Allen, assistant professor of women’s ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, her answer is almost a “Who’s Who” of Southern Baptist women, many of whom are closely connected to the institution. Today, she is influencing the next generation of women’s ministry leaders studying on Seminary Hill. “There were women…

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FROM THE HILL: Yuille releases new book, Darling comments on voting, abortion, and more

“From the Hill” is a regular series highlighting the work of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College’s faculty. Check back here regularly to find articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews, and more. “No babies at the barstool?” (article on WORLD), written by Dan Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement; assistant professor of…

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Three myths about finding your calling

What is my calling? Where does God want me to serve Him? What are my gifts? These are all questions that Christian young people are asking. And these are good questions. The desire to follow in obedience is the natural response of someone who has had a saving encounter with Jesus.  Romans 12:1 says that this…

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