Fifth circuit asks Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on Roe v. Patterson, SWBTS
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – The appeal of the dismissal of a civil suit against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) and its former president, Paige Patterson, is now involving the Texas Supreme Court.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: Beloved SEBTS professor dies; NOBTS awards students, faculty
Beloved SEBTS English professor Adrianne Miles dies; Students, faculty honored at NOBTS.
MBTS celebrates 75th commencement exercises
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – Two hundred sixty graduates from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College received their degrees on May 3 during the institution’s 75th commencement exercises. President Jason Allen led the ceremony, presenting diplomas to graduates and awarding recognitions to two faculty members.
Hawkins’ biography introduces Criswell to new generations
DALLAS (BP) – For 50 years, W.A. Criswell reigned as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dallas. In a recently published biography, “Criswell: His Life and Times,” O.S. Hawkins aims to acquaint a new generation with this man, whom Hawkins held so dearly he regarded him as a father. The biography, published by B&H […]
Pressley thankful for ‘expansiveness’ of SBC’s reach
NASHVILLE (BP) – Clint Pressley feels indebted to the Southern Baptist Convention. The North Carolina pastor told Baptist Press he’s willing to be nominated to serve as SBC president because he wants to see the Convention healthy and strong as it moves forward doing the things Southern Baptists love to do.
Baptist communicators trek to mission board headquarters
RICHMOND, Va. – Imagine, this is a story about a fairly nondescript building. Even so: “This is a holy place where missionaries around the world are supported and encouraged,” Sharon Mager said after being at the International Mission Board’s headquarters in Richmond for the Baptist Communicators Association annual workshop.
FIRST-PERSON: Lessons on the way to becoming a seminary president
I love being a Southern Baptist. Southern Baptists have given me a denominational home, a world-class seminary education and a meaningful ministry for the past 14 years at an amazing seminary filled with godly and gifted servant leaders.
Barber exhorts Southwestern graduates to go to the harvest
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Get to work in the harvest, Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber challenged the 301 graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College during spring commencement held May 3 on the Fort Worth campus.
Jim Shaddix encourages Southeastern family with message of Gospel hope
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) -- At a service that is typically known for celebration and awards for students who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and ministry, the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary family experienced a different kind of celebration and encouragement in Thursday’s (May 2) final chapel service of the semester.
Charlotte churches offer prayer, support for first responders after officers killed in shootout
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Pastor Jack Homesley posed a sobering question at the start of Calvary Baptist Church of Charlotte’s midweek prayer service on Wednesday, May 1.
