News Articles in Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

A significant milestone in Southern Baptist theological education has been reached this week that is worthy of celebrating as R. Albert Mohler Jr. has become the long-serving president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—and all other Southern Baptist seminaries. To truly appreciate the importance of this milestone it must be understood in the history of Southern Baptist theological education and the notable leaders who have shaped that history—now clearly joined by Albert Mohler.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) -- In answer to a prayer movement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary that began in October 2022, the Fort Worth institution has seen God’s hand at work through faculty, students and alumni during the 2023 calendar year.

SWBTS graduates historic number of Hispanic graduates; SEBTS installs two endowed chairs.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Framing his address around Martin Luther’s hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” W. Madison Grace II, provost and vice president for academic administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenged the 339 men and women who received their diplomas and certificates during the Dec. 1 commencement ceremony on the Fort Worth campus to remember that longevity and flourishing in ministry requires dependence on the Lord.

MBTS announces 100% tuition scholarships for 100 new students; Texas church group visits SWBTS classroom the church sponsored.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – President David S. Dockery gave a positive report of hopeful “indicators of what the Lord has been doing,” including in the areas of enrollment and finances, during the Oct. 18 regularly scheduled fall meeting of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary board of trustees.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – A demand letter sent by former president Adam Greenway threatening a $5 million lawsuit is “incredibly disappointing” in light of efforts to work toward “an amicable resolution” following his dismissal a year ago from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the school’s trustee board chair said.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Rudy Kebreau and Randal Lyle are bound by far more than their mutual faith and pastoral calling these days. Lyle, senior pastor at Meadowridge Community Baptist Church, gave Kebreau, his next generation and children’s pastor, a priceless gift this summer when he donated a kidney to his friend and associate.

PASADENA, Calif. (BP) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student Lachune Boyd performed live before the nation on “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) during the fifth qualifying round of the hit NBC show on Sept. 19. Boyd, a Master of Music student with a concentration in voice, previously made it past the audition stage with a unanimous decision by the panel of judges.

FORT WORTH (BP) – David Dockery can see the light at the end of the tunnel for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The seminary has faced ongoing financial and leadership challenges that led to its receiving a warning from its accreditation agency in June.