Spiritual power is commissioning’s theme
NEW ORLEANS (BP)–“Have you ever tried to do the work of God apart from the Spirit of God? It’s not a good feeling, is it?” Tony Merida said during a New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary missions commissioning service May 9. It was the first such commissioning at NOBTS since Hurricane Katrina. Merida, the seminary’s new […]
‘Suits for Servants’ arrive in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (BP)–Pinstripes and solids abounded when New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary students picked up their new suits May 10-11, thanks to Jim Tatum’s “Suits for Servants” ministry. Tatum, a clothier from Jacksonville, Fla., traveled to New Orleans in April to fit students for new suits and to share how God led him to start […]
NOBTS honors longtime La. pastor
NEW ORLEANS (BP)–New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has honored the life and ministry of Perry R. Sanders, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church in Lafayette, La., with the naming of the new Perry R. Sanders Center for Ministry Excellence. A host of visitors, including members of Sanders’ family and church, former fellow staff members and […]
Kelley calls seminary’s recovery ‘a miracle’
NEW ORLEANS (BP)–Though many question marks still dot the city of New Orleans and its recovery, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley’s State of the Seminary address April 12 pointed confidently to God’s provision and providence, which continue now 20 months after Hurricane Katrina. Kelley said there was much information to report about […]
Chapman shares views on NOBTS blog
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Few Southern Baptist ministers have had such long-term ministry experience and influence on SBC life as has Morris H. Chapman, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee.
Atheism debate stretches from pop culture to history
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Honest dialogue rather than heated debate characterized day two of the Greer-Heard Point-Counterpoint Forum at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Feb. 23-24.
Kelley recalls father’s example during commencement
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--From the start, the 89th commencement service at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, held Dec. 16 in New Orleans, was seasoned with reflection.
KALEO conference assists students called into ministry
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Discerning God's call can be difficult no matter how old a person is, but it can be especially difficult for teenagers and young adults.
20 years on faculty helped profs withstand hurricane’s trauma
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Between the two of them, there’s more than 40 years of teaching experience at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. For professors Jeanine Bozeman and Dennis Cole, the past 20 years have carried plenty of challenges, changes and confirmations -- and left them better prepared for the future.
Seminarians share Katrina stories to aid in N.O. healing
NEW ORLEANS (BP)--For each person affected by Hurricane Katrina, there is a story. And healing comes in the telling.
