Prayer on Seminary Hill
Friends of Southwestern Seminary, thank you so much for partnering with us in prayer.
- David S. Dockery, president
Prayer Requests from the Deans
Pray for the President and Senior Leadership Team as they serve and make decisions on behalf of the institution while seeking the Lord’s leadership and guidance. Pray everyone on the team to have an ear attentive to the Lord’s wisdom, a heart inclined to the Father’s instruction, and a desire for discernment (Proverbs 2:2-4).
Pray for the Board of Trustee officers, Jonathan Richard, Bob Brown, and Angela Duncan, as they help guide the work of the trustees who will meet in April for their spring meeting. Pray they serve in the Lord’s divine power as they seek the Father’s will and plan as they serve the seminary.
Pray for the work of the Office of the President to be carried out in a spirit and manner that is grace filled and Christ centered. Pray the work would bring honor and glory to the Father in every detail as a spiritual act of worship (Romans 12:1-2).
Pray that Southwestern will maintain its renewed commitments to institutional stewardship.
Pray for the ongoing recruitment and retention of students.
Pray for God's ongoing provision for the financial needs of the seminary.
Pray for God's grace, strength, and enablement for all faculty and staff across the campus, especially those who are carrying heavy loads at work and burdens in their lives.
Pray for God's blessings and favor on all aspects of the Southwestern community, including the sanctification of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and board members.
Pray that all things on the Southwestern campus will be done in a way that will honor the Lord Jesus Christ and bring glory to him.
Wisdom and insight for how we teach, train, plan, and prepare students for ministry in an ever-changing context.
For our faculty's health and the health of their family members.
For students to finish their studies this semester well and be encouraged to devote themselves to their studies.
For faculty traveling to conferences this semester and for a fruitful and recharging season engaging with peers from other institutions.
Pray that God will help us find and recruit at least 5-10 more students to the PhD program by the fall of 2025.
Pray for God’s wisdom to develop and improve our Professional Doctoral Studies program.
Pray that we will be able to help our students build stronger relationships with one another and experience true community.
Pray for our faculty to be inspired and motivated to write new books and articles that will bring glory to God and a good reputation for SWBTS.
Pray for seminary faculty to be a positive and godly example of unity for our students and to the SBC at large.
With continued thanks and praise for the School of Church Music and Worship faculty (full-time and adjunct), who teach in such a Christ-centered, grace-filled way, pray blessings on their teaching, their families, their research, their performances, and their ministries.
Pray for our students giving recitals and worship projects this semester, that they would glorify God through their gifts and performances.
Pray that our constituent churches would be made aware of our music and worship programs at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral) so that more may be trained for music and worship ministry.
Pray for the SCMW’s ministry and service to weekly campus chapels.
Pray for students, faculty, and staff to be motivated to participate in Everyday Evangelism this semester. Pray for receptive hearts and open doors as we go out and meet people.
Pray for the mission team preparing to go to Southeast Asia over Spring Break. Pray that all the logistics to fall into place, for the local partners as they prepare ministry for the team, for good language translators that will clearly communicate the gospel, and for the team to have strong cultural understanding.
Pray for students who are finishing their studies and applying for service with the International Mission Board that the process will result in them serving on the mission field.
Pray for our developing partnership with the North American Mission Board and that we will understand how to best train their workers.
Spiritual Growth and Discernment: Pray for TBC students to deepen their relationship with God, to discern His will for their lives, and to remain strong in their faith amid challenges and distractions.
Academic Success and Time Management: Pray for TBC students to focus, have wisdom, and implement effective time management to balance academic responsibilities.
Relationships and Community: Pray for TBC students to develop meaningful and healthy friendships that will help them thrive emotionally and spiritually.
Pray that the female students will continue to grow spiritually.
Pray that we can encourage and minister to the women that come by the Women’s Center who are in various stages of life and pursuing a variety of degrees.
Pray for the families, especially the children who are living on campus during the time their parents are preparing for future ministry.
Pray that Metochai, our student wives’ organization, will grow and serve all the student wives well.
Departmental Prayer Requests
Pray for wisdom and discernment as we seek to provide Christ-centered guidance and support to students navigating academic, personal, and spiritual challenges.
Pray that the Lord would strengthen our efforts to build meaningful relationships with students, fostering a culture of grace-filled perseverance and engagement.
Pray for clarity and effectiveness in our strategies to promote student retention and success, aligning with God’s purposes for Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College.
Pray for our F-1 students as they transition into a new semester, adjusting to life in a new culture while balancing academic and family responsibilities.
Pray for our team as we navigate complex visa regulations, asking for wisdom and patience in every decision.
Pray for God's provision and favor as we continue to refine our processes to serve international students with excellence and hospitality that reflects His grace.
Pray for opportunities to share Christ’s love and truth with international students in the local community our team seeks to minister to, especially those who do not yet know Him.
Pray for the Campus Modernization Initiative 2027: that God would grant us favor and wisdom in scheduling our efforts and that we might encourage each other as we all juggle multiple responsibilities.
With thankfulness to God for His abundant blessings in 2024 through your prayers and support, please pray with us to overcome various difficulties and challenges, for the thriving and development of CLP, and for God’s protection and provision for us in 2025.
Please pray that we maintain a dedicated heart and strive for excellence in all aspects, for the Lord is worthy of our best.
Please pray for our graduates and students to persevere through any hardship, form godly character, strive for excellence in their study and ministry, and be used greatly by God.
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"Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Thank you.
We are so grateful for your partnership in prayer.