Rebecca Carter

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--Laura Baskin knew she would enjoy New York City's sights and sounds when she and the rest of a seminary vocal ensemble made a special trip to the Big Apple. Baskin and two other singers -- Hilary Hogan and Kennedy Matthias -- also ended up welcoming a new brother into the Kingdom when, in the middle of Times Square, he accepted Christ. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Master Chorale was in New York City to debut new works by their professors at the Lincoln Center. Baskin, Hogan and Matthias first met Zach as a face in a crowd of people promoting a comedy club in Times Square. The men filled the sidewalk, talking to passersby and handing out fliers. They were largely dismissive of Baskin and her friends. Zach, however, was willing to listen to what Baskin had to say. She introduced herself, took him through the "Roman Road" Gospel presentation, and showed him from Scripture his spiritual condition and how he, like everyone, needed a Savior. Hogan and Matthias joined Baskin in talking with Zach about the Christ, and everyone seemed surprised when he wanted to pray -- including Zach himself. "He stopped short once and said, 'Wow. This is so weird.' I said, 'Well, you're already talking about Jesus in the middle of Times Square, so how much weirder can this get?' It was really funny," Baskin said. Zach's genuine response left an impression on Baskin.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)–Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, reminded 216 of the next generation of Christian pastors, ministers and missionaries that wherever they go, they take the Gospel with them. Patterson commissioned graduates as “prophets of the Most High God” during fall commencement at Travis Avenue Baptist Church. He exhorted graduates from […]

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--Frank Page, president-elect of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, urged students and faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his alma mater, to be sure of the calling of God.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)–The willingness of Jesus’ earthly father to take the pregnant Mary as his wife illustrates the obedience required of ministers in the face of opposition, Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, said during the school’s Dec. 11 commencement ceremony. With poinsettias adorning the sanctuary of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in […]