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...]
MBTS president’s ‘Turnaround’ released by B&H Publishing
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary announced today the release of President Jason K. Allen’s newest book, Turnaround: The Remarkable Story of an Institutional Transformation and the 10 Essential Principles that Made it Happen, published by B&H Publishing. In this book, Allen shares the leadership principles he learned through the turnaround of Midwestern Seminary – principles that are applicable in any area of leadership. Recognizing the vast number of resources available … [Read more...]
Allen proclaims centrality of the cross at MBTS convocation
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – President Jason Allen opened Midwestern Seminary’s fall semester with a Convocation message titled, “We Preach Christ.” The service took place in the Daniel Lee Chapel, Aug. 30. In addition to his message, the Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community welcomed six new trustees and three newly elected faculty members to the institution during the service. Beginning the service, Allen reflected on the importance of Convocation, stating, “Convocation is … [Read more...]
Fusion Teams Return from Missionary Service
KANSAS CITY – Spurgeon College hosted the Fusion Commitment Ceremony in Midwestern Seminary’s chapel on July 29, welcoming back nine missionary teams from three months of overseas service. “These Fusion students made a real, eternal impact this summer,” said Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen. “Serving in some of the most difficult and spiritually dark places on planet Earth, they faithfully represented our Lord Jesus Christ, and faithfully presented his gospel message to … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College dorm renovations underway
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – With the recent growth at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College, the Kansas City campus is renovating and expanding its undergraduate dormitory. The new residential building will include additional space and updated amenities for undergraduate students. Spurgeon College anticipates the dormitory renovations to be completed prior to the fall of 2023. Students housed in the dormitory during the fall of 2022 will move to the new, renovated rooms in the spring of … [Read more...]