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SBC DIGEST: Dew to speak at Weber State University, Snyder named SWBTS interim VP for enrollment and student services, acting dean of students


Dew to speak on issues of life after death at Weber State University

Ogden, UT (BP) – “What happens after we die?” “Is there life after death?” “Are heaven and hell real?” These and many other questions will be answered by Dr. Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dew will be coming to the Shephard Union on the campus of Weber State University, on Monday, March 27 at 6:30 PM. The public is welcome to attend, but priority seating will be given to Weber State students in attendance to hear Dr. Dew’s perspective on this important topic. 

Casey Swails, Family Pastor at Redemption Church in Ogden had a vision to invite President Dew to give a new and eternal perspective on life after death that goes counter culture to the predominant perspective found on this northern Utah campus. Swails, who oversees the Redemption Church college ministry at Weber State shared that the vision for this event grew out of a relationship the church built with Dr. Dew, his family, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Swails said “While connecting with Jamie and his wife, Tara, last year at a ministry event at hosted at our church, he expressed his interests to aid in the continued ministry of Redemption Church. Considering his expertise in philosophy and theology, we concluded that inviting Jamie to speak on life after death would be an excellent opportunity to reach the campus with a gospel perspective and he gladly accepted our invitation.”

Every student that attends will receive a Gospel conversation guide, a follow-up card with links to continue the conversation with students through gospel appointments. They will also be entered into a drawing for additional prizes to be given away at the event. The first 40 students in attendance will get a free Bible. Following the presentation, students will have the opportunity to have a question and answer moment with Dr. Dew. Please pray for students that will respond to the invitations and attend this event with an open heart to hear a clear presentation of the Gospel and for them to consider the biblical truth of what happens after this life is over and what they can do now to be prepared of that moment.    

This event is made possible through the cooperative efforts of many organizations and groups that seek to reach and minister to the students at WSU. The leadership and volunteers have expressed gratitude for the generosity of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Evangelism Department of North American Mission Board, as well as funding through the State Missions offering of the UISBC and direct sponsorship by Semper Veritas at Weber State, the college ministry of Redemption Church in Ogden.  


Snyder named SWBTS interim VP for enrollment and student services, acting dean of students

FORT WORTH (BP) — Effective immediately, Chandler M. Snyder, who has served as associate vice president for student services since August 2022, has been named interim vice president for enrollment and student services and has assumed the role of acting dean of students. 
 
“I’m grateful for all Chandler Snyder has done since joining us last year to help Southwestern Seminary be student focused,” said Interim President David S. Dockery. “In his expanded position, which includes service on the Seminary Leadership Team, he will play a vital role ministering to our students as they seek to live their calling on Seminary Hill.”
 
Snyder, who is also a Doctor of Philosophy student at Southwestern Seminary, oversees the work of student life, admissions, recreation, residence life, and international student services. Student focused is one of the six core values of Southwestern Seminary. Prior to serving at Southwestern, Snyder and his family served for more than a decade with the International Mission Board in various countries in Africa.

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