Worship and the Church micro conference at SWBTS encourages attendees to focus on Scripture
FORT WORTH, Texas – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Worship and the Church micro conference Jan. 30 welcomed more than 200 pastors, worship leaders, church musicians and ministry teams for a day focused on strengthening worship in the life of the local church grounded in Scripture, ending with a concert by Christian artists Shane & Shane attended by 1,400.
Nearly 1,000 students attend Ready Conference at Spurgeon College
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spurgeon College welcomed nearly 1,000 students and youth ministry leaders to campus Jan. 23-24 to be equipped in their faith at the 2026 Ready Conference.
Gateway Bible teaching conference hits record attendance
ONTARIO, Calif. – Gateway Seminary hosted more than 575 lay church leaders, pastors and educators on its Ontario campus for a conference on Bible teaching Saturday, Jan. 31.
Mohler calls students to long-term faithfulness at spring convocation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College marked the ceremonial beginning of the Spring 2026 term Tuesday (Feb. 3) with convocation, gathering faculty, students and staff for worship and to consecrate the semester’s work to the Lord.
Sold-out Abide Women’s Conference focuses on worship
A sold-out crowd of more than 1,200 women gathered for the fifth annual Abide Women’s Conference at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Jan. 30-31 to explore the theme “Women of Worship.”
Groza says courage is required and provided by God for ministry
ONTARIO, Calif. -- During spring convocation January 29 at Gateway Seminary, President Adam Groza described the vital role of courage in faithful ministry.
FIRST-PERSON: A tribute to Professor Robert H. Stein
Dr. Robert Stein was a giant of a New Testament scholar with the heart of a humble gentleman. Many were impacted by his work and godly character.
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.
Paul G. Kelly to lead Hawaii campus of Gateway Seminary
ONTARIO, Calif. – Gateway Seminary has announced the appointment of Paul G. Kelly as the new director of its Hawaii campus. The appointment advances the seminary's partnership with the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC), approved by Gateway trustees in October 2025, with classes set to begin in fall 2026.
Students called to lives of courage at NOBTS convocation
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary officially kicked off its 2026 spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Leavell Chapel.
