SBC DIGEST: Betty Drummond dies; SBTS confers posthumous certificate
Author, former seminary president’s wife Betty Drummond dies at 96; SBTS Seminary Wives Institute confers posthumous certificate.
Akin calls graduates to live and die for Christ
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – At Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary on Friday, May 8, friends, family, and guests gathered to celebrate the graduation of 238 students at Southeastern’s spring commencement exercises. These new Southeastern alumni represent 31 states and eight countries.
Akin challenges Southwestern graduates to run the race well, receives Naylor Award
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.
SEBTS trustees welcome new president, honor Akin
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College met Monday and Tuesday (April 20-21) to honor outgoing President Danny Akin and to officially approve and welcome Scott Pace as the institution’s seventh president.
Pace receives unanimous vote to be Southeastern president
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary voted unanimously today (April 21) to install Scott Pace as the entity’s seventh president. He will officially succeed Daniel Akin on July 31.
SBC DIGEST: SEBTS installs chair of philosophy; Longtime Arizona editor retires
SEBTS establishes Bruce Little Chair of Christian Philosophy; Elizabeth Young retires from Arizona communications after 46 years.
Scott Pace named candidate to lead Southeastern Seminary
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – Scott Pace will be presented as the recommended candidate by a search committee to serve as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s next president, the school announced.
SBC DIGEST: SBDR begins storm recovery; Lifeway trustee meeting postponed
Storm recovery just beginning as frigid temps remain; Weather affects Lifeway trustee meeting, SEBTS convocation.
SEBTS Year in Review: 2025 a year of milestones and gratitude
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – For Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College, the year 2025 brought with it significant milestones and a season of reflection and gratitude for all that God has done over the past many years.
Pew: Instagram, TikTok show biggest growth in social media usage
NASHVILLE (BP) – YouTube and Facebook are the top social media sites, regardless of demographics. Instagram and TikTok are the two gaining the most ground.
