FORT WORTH – Four Southern Baptist Convention entity heads charged Adam W. Greenway to remain committed to a high view of Scripture, to confessional fidelity, to the Great Commission, and to cooperation during his inauguration as the ninth president of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Oct. 21. These four elements represented the four pegs of Greenway’s vision for Southwestern Seminary as the “big-tent” seminary of the SBC. O.S. Hawkins, president and CEO of GuideStone … [Read more...]
Don Carson delivers seventh annual C.H. Spurgeon Lectures at Midwestern Seminary
With a focus on preaching narrative texts, Don Carson delivered Midwestern Seminary’s seventh annual Spurgeon Lectures on Biblical Preaching at Midwestern Seminary on Oct. 22-23. Carson, who is emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and president of the Gospel Coalition, was also inducted by President Jason Allen as the school’s seventh Spurgeon Fellow. During the two-day lecture series, Carson provided seven priorities for preachers to adhere to as … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary trustees elect DeRouchie, cite record enrollment, plan for library renovation
KANSAS CITY (BP) – Midwestern Seminary's Fall Trustee Meeting on Oct. 14-15 was highlighted by the election of Jason DeRouchie to the full-time faculty, the announcement of record enrollment, and the finalization of plans for renovation of the institution's library. Library renovation The lone remaining space in the heart of Midwestern Seminary's campus to be renovated – since his arrival in 2012 – is the campus library, said President Jason Allen. As such, beginning within the month, … [Read more...]
Greenway pledges to lead ‘one Southwestern’ in inaugural address
FORT WORTH - In his address to The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community, President Adam W. Greenway pledged to lead “one Southwestern” from four “vantage points”: institutionally, denominationally, relationally, and ultimately during Oct. 21 inauguration ceremonies to mark his election as the seminary’s ninth president earlier this year. Appealing often to the founding president of the institution, B.H. Carroll, Greenway anchored his message in the seminary’s history, … [Read more...]
Local associations meeting needs for Kingdom gains
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations is Oct. 20-26. Downloadable resources provided through a partnership with the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders and the North American Mission Board are available at ameresources.org/week-of-prayer-2019. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (BP) – Associational leader is the most fulfilling role that Sean McMahon has held in nearly 40 years of ministry. "I absolutely love my job. I love what I have the opportunity to do," said … [Read more...]
Pathway Exclusive: Greear talks abuse prevention, 1979 SBC election
BRANSON – Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear will be a guest speaker at the Missouri Baptist Convention’s annual meeting here, Oct. 29. Earlier this month, The Pathway asked him some questions about politics, preventing abuse in churches, and the legacy of the SBC’s Conservative Resurgence after 40 years. Recently, you delivered a prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives. Why did you feel like this was important to do? “I was humbled and honored to be invited to the … [Read more...]
‘True growth comes only through scattering,’ says SBC President J.D. Greear
The challenging work of missions is the core directive of the Great Commission and the mandate of “ordinary believers” to reach beyond their comfort zone to serve God, Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear told the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community during chapel services, Oct. 17. “Those who believe must be sent,” he said. Preaching from John 12:20-25, Greear called upon churches to raise up ordinary people and send them out to do mission work and plant … [Read more...]
World Series umpire Lance Barksdale’s pivotal moment
HOUSTON (BP) – Lance Barksdale was a 13-year-old pitcher in a baseball game in Jackson, Miss., and he wasn't happy with the home plate umpire. The young pitcher thought pretty highly of himself, by Barksdale's own admission. But the balls and strikes weren't going his way. The teenage Barksdale pouted. He complained. He stomped around the mound. His moves attracted the attention -- and wrath -- of the man behind the plate. "This umpire pulled me around the corner of the dugout," … [Read more...]
An anniversary to remember: Mo. Disaster Relief team aids Texas couple on special day
ORANGE, Texas – The traditional gift for a first anniversary is paper. Tenth is tin. By 50, a couple is up to gold and at 60, the supposed gift is diamond. And for one Texas couple, their 62nd wedding anniversary “gift” was 9 inches of water in their home. James and Jackie’s home was flooded last month by Tropical Storm Imelda, casting a damp cloud over what should have been nothing but a joyous celebration of their 62 years of marriage. Fortunately, God had another gift planned for the … [Read more...]
MBC’s Yeats: Southern Baptist journalism essential to success of Conservative Resurgence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the latest article in a year-long series, commemorating the history of the Conservative Resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in honor of its 40th anniversary. To read previous articles, visit www.mbcpathway.com/ConservativeResurgence. JEFFERSON CITY – The Conservative Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) wouldn’t have happened apart from the journalistic efforts of conservatives in the SBC, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive … [Read more...]
Seven years, seven leadership lessons as Midwestern seminary president
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – For me, this week marks seven completed years as president of Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. Annually, this season prompts personal and institutional reflection and thanksgiving. This year, it's been doubly so. At the personal level, I'm astonished how quickly the years have passed. We arrived in Kansas City with five children, ages 9-4, in tow. Now those same children are 16-11. For the Allen family, Kansas City has become our home, and the seminary our … [Read more...]
School year spurs religious liberty battles
CHICAGO (BP) – The 2019 school year has brought religious liberty challenges for college and high school students in the U.S., including action in Illinois, Tennessee and North Carolina. In Illinois, four Wheaton College students have sued the city of Chicago for the right to distribute religious flyers and preach in a public park after the city set new rules against such action. In Tennessee, two high schools faced backlash from the Freedom from Religion Foundation when a coach led … [Read more...]
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