Akin challenges Southwestern graduates to run the race well, receives Naylor Award
Danny Akin, the outgoing president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southwestern alumnus, was honored as the inaugural recipient of Southwestern's Robert E. Naylor Denominational Service Award. Named after Southwestern’s fifth president, the award recognizes individuals who have served the Southern Baptist Convention well.
FORT WORTH, Texas – Longtime Southern Baptist educator Daniel L. Akin challenged 307 spring 2026 graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College to continue running in God’s race with endurance, following Christ’s example, during his commencement address on May 1.
