Southwestern reports ‘objective’ measurement of institution’s financial health
FORT WORTH, Texas – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary released today the institution’s most recent Composite Financial Index (CFI) score of +3.0, an “objective” metric that “quantifies the significant progress made in the past 28 months,” President David S. Dockery said in a statement.
Gateway’s Bay Area campus relocating
ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) – In fall 2025, Gateway Seminary’s regional campus in Fremont, California, will relocate to the Bridges Bay Area Association facility in San Leandro, California.
SBC DIGEST: SEBTS names new communications director; Psalm 139 places ultrasound in Tennessee
Nathaniel Williams named director of marketing and communications at SEBTS; Psalm 139 Project to dedicate ultrasound machine in Hartsville, Tenn.
SBC DIGEST: NOBTS Defend conference wrap-up; Samford receives $5M
NOBTS Defend apologetics conference draws nearly 400 attendees in 16th year; Samford receives $5M grant to invigorate rural small-town churches.
NEWS DIGEST: Counseling provided for terrorist attack victims; Storm brings widespread winter conditions
NOBTS, Baptist Community Ministries offer counseling in wake of attacks; Winter storm closes MBTS for the day.
First female inmates earn degrees through Mississippi Baptist/NOBTS program
PEARL, Miss. – Twelve women incarcerated at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women were part of the fall 2024 graduating class of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College. The women graduated with either an Associate of Arts in Christian Service or a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Service.
SBC DIGEST: Sanctity of Human Life resources available; MBTS Journal released
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday resources available By BP Staff NASHVILLE (BP) – The SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has released a free prayer guide and a free bulletin insert for churches to use in observance of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Jan 19. January’s emphasis is “Focus on Christian discipleship” on the SBC […]
Relationships with NOPD, community factor in Baptist response to Bourbon Street attack
NEW ORLEANS (BP) — A long time before the terrorist attack in 2025’s earliest hours that left at least 14 dead and dozens injured, Southern Baptists had established connections with the city and its first responders.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Southwestern celebrates with gratitude God’s blessings in 2024
FORT WORTH (BP) -- As the end of the 2024 calendar year approaches, the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community reflects with gratitude on the past 12 months, looks ahead with hope as the state of the institution continues to see improvements and commits to stay true to its six core values, said President David S. Dockery.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Southern Seminary and Boyce College celebrate year of faithfulness in Gospel ministry and education
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) -- Southern Seminary and Boyce College have marked 2024 as a year of profound impact, innovation, and celebration. From honoring the legacy of the Billy Graham School to advancing accessibility in theological education, these institutions continue to equip gospel ministers for a rapidly changing world. With nearly 6,000 students enrolled and 868 graduates deployed into ministry this year, the mission of training leaders for the church and the Great Commission remains stronger than ever.
