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baptistpress.com | Kathy Dean |Michaela Classen |Diana Chandler |David Roach
Metadata:Series: SBC DigestsTopic(s): EducationFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: Smith inaugurated as 6th president of University of MobileBy Kathy Dean/U of MobileMOBILE, Ala. – Charles W. Smith Jr. was formally inaugurated as the 6th president of the University of Mobile in a faith-focused ceremony that reaffirmed the university’s foundation in Christ and cast a bold vision for the future.
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baptistpress.com | David Roach |Michelle Workman |Michaela Classen |Scott Barkley
Metadata:Topic(s): SBC NewsFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: HOUSTON (BP) – A lawsuit alleges Second Baptist Church in Houston unlawfully changed its governing documents to eliminate the congregation’s power to vote on virtually everything, including budgets and the selection of a senior pastor. One reason for changing the church’s bylaws and articles of incorporation, the suit claims, was “to secure the ascendance” of Ben Young, son of longtime pastor Ed Young, to the senior pastorate.
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baptistpress.com | David Roach |Michelle Workman |Michaela Classen |Scott Barkley
Metadata:Topic(s): Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: FORT WORTH, Texas – Graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College (TBC) were challenged to minister in light of the fact that enthroned Jesus is “reigning over the universe” and their own lives and ministries, during the May 2 spring commencement address by Richard Ross, senior professor of student ministry and two-time alumnus (’74, ’80).
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baptistpress.com | Michaela Classen |Scott Barkley |Emily Hall |Tom Strode
Metadata:Topic(s): Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 298 students during the instituition’s 77th commencement exercises on May 2. Seminary and college graduates received their degrees and heard a charge from President Jason Allen encouraging them for a lifetime of service to the Great Commission.
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baptistpress.com | Michaela Classen |Jill Waggoner |Emily Hall |Alice Hobbs
4th annual Spurgeon Library Conference explores Spurgeon’s preaching of the GospelBy Michaela Classen/MBTSKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Seminary hosted the fourth annual Spurgeon Library Conference on April 29, welcoming pastors, Spurgeon scholars, and seminary students to be encouraged by the ministry of Charles H. Spurgeon. Through sessions led by Joel Beeke, Thomas Kidd and Geoff Chang, the conference focused on Spurgeon’s Gospel-centered preaching.
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2 weeks ago | 
baptistpress.com | Brett Fredenberg |Michaela Classen |Tobin Perry |Nathan Finn
Sena, Hadaway to retire; Achucarro named director of Spanish StudiesBy Brett Fredenberg/MBTSKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary recently marked a season of transition and celebration, recognizing decades of faithful service from two beloved faculty members while welcoming a new leader to carry forward the mission of theological education for the Spanish-speaking world.
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4 weeks ago | 
baptistpress.com | Michaela Classen |Michelle Workman |Aaron Earls |Chad Austin
MBTS, Spurgeon College, partner with Cedarville University for MBABy Michaela Classen/MBTSKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Beginning in May 2025, Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College students will be able to complement their theological education with advanced business training through a new partnership with Cedarville University.
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1 month ago | 
baptistpress.com | Scott Barkley |Michaela Classen |Michelle Workman |Tom Strode
Metadata:Topic(s): SBC NewsFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Louisiana pastor Jay Adkins says he plans to nominate current SBC Recording Secretary Nathan Finn for another term when Southern Baptists gather in Dallas, June 10-11. “Dr. Finn is imminently qualified to serve in this area. He is a published scholar and church history professor who is also a faithful servant of the local church,” Adkins told Baptist Press. Finn has served three terms in the role.
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baptistpress.com | Michaela Classen |Michelle Workman |Chip Hutcheson |Scott Barkley
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Overlapping with Great Commission Week, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s spring trustee meeting highlighted the institution’s ongoing stewardship to equip and send out faithful ministers for the Church. In his President’s Report, President Jason Allen emphasized the seminary’s aspirations to develop graduates marked by faithfulness in life and ministry.
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baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Michaela Classen |Brandon Porter |Scott Barkley
Metadata:Series: SBC DigestsTopic(s): Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: NOBTS Missions Week emphasizes reaching the nationsBy Timothy Cockes/NOBTSNEW ORLEANS – Missions Week at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary emphasized the need and the opportunity for students to reach the nations with the Gospel.
