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How to find the right kind of worship pastor
Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of Southwestern News. A few years ago, I was contacted by a church for its open worship pastor position. After a short phone conversation, we moved to the next step. Rather than auditioning my musical skills, they asked me to answer 10 questions. This questionnaire provided clear proof that…
Read MoreGenerational discipleship should be every believer’s goal: The role of biblical mentoring in Jonathan Coleman’s life and ministry
Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of Southwestern News. From the Friday night lights of high school football to the flaring flames atop oil rigs of the Permian Basin, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary grad is looking to increase the light of Christ and spiritual fire through mentoring men at his church…
Read MoreOf all the pinnacles of his life, Taylor says the student is still his ‘high point’
While Mark E. Taylor, associate dean of the School of Theology and professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has had many pinnacles in his nearly 25 years at the seminary, he said that ultimately, it is “the student in the classroom, that’s the high point.” Taylor admits it is hard to rank…
Read MoreRebuilding Southwestern
Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of Southwestern News. It is a distinct honor to be given the opportunity to help lead Southwestern Seminary during this time of transition with David S. Dockery, our interim president. There is not a finer statesman in Christian higher education than Dr. Dockery. He is leading well at this strategic time…
Read MoreOur Help and Hope
Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of Southwestern News. More than 300 years ago, Isaac Watts penned the words to one of his greatest hymns, “O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come.” We genuinely want to express once again, as has been the case on numerous…
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