KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Seminary recently announced a new degree offering to its doctoral program, the Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Women. Launching in the fall of 2023, the D.Min. in Ministry to Women seeks to expand the seminary’s efforts to develop theologically based strategies for ministry to women. I am grateful to announce our new Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Women degree,” said President Jason Allen. “We desire to train both men and women for the church and this … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College announces new cohorts, preparing students together for the Kingdom
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Spurgeon College, the undergraduate institution of Midwestern Seminary, announced this week a new cohort model for residential education called Spurgeon College Cohorts. Spurgeon College Cohorts exists to expand and strengthen the residential culture for undergraduate students in Kansas City. Beginning in the fall of 2023, each undergraduate student will engage in intentional and formative community through one of five cohorts: Fusion, Accelerate, Athletics, … [Read more...]
Fusion Program commissions 12 missionary teams for overseas service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Spurgeon College hosted a commissioning ceremony for their Fusion Cohorts on April 25, celebrating twelve missionary teams to Africa and high security locations throughout the Middle East and South Asia. Families and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of cohort participants and commission them to serving overseas this summer. Since 2005, Fusion has existed to equip believers for a lifetime of Kingdom service by training students to make disciples … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces three new degrees, 14 new emphases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary faculty approved curricular changes and added mentorship opportunities to its master’s program on March 30. The newly approved structure features double the number of available emphases, clear and attainable pathways to doctoral programs, and discipline-specific cohort offerings for Global Campus students. “I am grateful to be able to announce these new degrees and new emphases in our Master’s programs at Midwestern Seminary,” said President … [Read more...]
MBTS trustee meeting features Getty concert, institutional updates, H.B. Charles Jr. in chapel
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary Trustees gathered on March 27-28 to receive an array of seminary updates, celebrate the Lord’s faithfulness in worship and prayer, and to approve several matters of key institutional business. During his President’s Report, Jason Allen reminded the trustees of the importance of faithfulness and sanctification in the ministry. Speaking from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Allen said, “Each of us will be judged not by how big our enrollment is or … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College basketball coach Billy Livezey wins Coach of the Year Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Billy Livezey, men’s basketball coach for the Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, won the 2022-23 NCCAA Coach of the Year Award. Additionally, two players on the team received national honors from the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association). Livezey, who completed his first year as head coach at Spurgeon College this year, led the men’s basketball team in a historic season. In response to the recent announcement, … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary hosts panel discussion for 250th anniversary of ‘Amazing Grace’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read more about John Newton and his classic, “Amazing Grace,” here. KANSAS CITY – In a commemorative chapel service, Midwestern Seminary hosted a panel discussion to reflect on the significance of the life, theology, and doxology of John Newton, the writer of the treasured hymn, “Amazing Grace.” President Jason Allen led the discussion, which featured church history and church music professors at Midwestern Seminary, including Thomas S. Kidd, John Mark Yeats, Michael D. … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary celebrates graduates
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated hundreds of new graduates this fall, as the school held its 72nd commencement exercise on Dec. 9. After welcoming graduates and guests, President Jason Allen recognized God’s faithfulness in providing hundreds of new graduates to serve the Church and the Kingdom. “This December’s graduating class is our largest December graduating class in this history of this seminary,” Allen said. “Today, all of us are joy-filled over … [Read more...]
Thomas Kidd’s latest book receives WORLD best book of the year award
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Thomas S. Kidd’s latest book, Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale University Press, 2022), was recently named WORLD’s Best Book of the Year. Kidd, who serves as research professor of Church History at Midwestern Seminary, said of the recent announcement, “I was so pleased to learn about the WORLD best book of the year award. It is a testimony to how many readers are interested in the vital but contested role that faith played in the American … [Read more...]
Thomas delivers MBTS’s Spurgeon Lectures on Preaching
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) hosted Derek W. H. Thomas on campus for the Spurgeon Lectures on Preaching, Nov. 1-2. Thomas, who serves as the Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and senior minister at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, lectured during two chapel services and joined President Jason Allen for a Q&A and luncheon. “Having Dr. Thomas on campus to deliver our ninth … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary expresses gratitude during MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – During this year’s Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting, Midwestern Seminary expressed gratitude to pastors and churches in the seminary’s annual report and through hosting the Pastors Conference Lunch. Midwestern Seminary’s Vice President of Student Services John Mark Yeats delivered the seminary’s report. The Oct. 25th report included updates on enrollment gains, expansion of training opportunities, the newly established five-year plan, and the announcement of … [Read more...]
Ten year celebration, newly endowed chair, five-year strategic plan highlight MBTS trustee meeting
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary’s Fall Trustee Meeting, held on October 17-18, focused on celebrating God’s kind providence to the seminary over the last 10 years, the strategic plan for the next five years, another record enrollment, and the recently announced financial gifts to the institution. During his President’s Report, Jason Allen reminded trustees of the significance of their task and responsibility of their stewardship. “Just as we celebrate the great things God has … [Read more...]