by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 320 students during the 79th commencement ceremony on May 1, marking another occasion of God’s faithfulness to the institution. Graduates received degrees across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and were commissioned to serve Christ wherever He may call them. In addition to those present in the room, many graduates serving across the country and around … [Read more...]
‘Trust in God, and work’: MBTS trustees celebrate God’s provision, enduring commitment to the church
by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College hosted its Spring Trustee Meeting on March 30–31, celebrating God’s continued faithfulness while advancing key initiatives to strengthen its mission of serving the Church by biblically educating God-called men and women to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ. A Call to Obedience The gathering began with reflection and heartfelt appreciation. Trustee Chairman David Shanks expressed gratitude to … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary’s Spanish studies department strengthens churches in Puerto Rico
by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Arnaldo Achucarro, director and assistant dean of Spanish studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, travelled to Puerto Rico from late February to early March. His goal was to strengthen church partnerships through the For the Church Conference Puerto Rico, teaching in residential cohort classes, sharing at the Annual Meeting of the Baptist Convention of Puerto Rico, and preaching at Iglesia Bautista Sin Paredes. For the Church … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College men’s basketball senior named national player of the year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Spurgeon College is celebrating a historic achievement for its men’s basketball program as senior guard/forward Joseph Allen has been named both National Player of the Year and Regional Player of the Year by the National Christian College Athletic Association. Allen’s recognition marks a significant milestone for the Spurgeon Knights and for Spurgeon College athletics, highlighting both the program’s competitive excellence and its commitment to developing … [Read more...]
Parkison to join MBTS faculty
by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrates the addition of Samuel G. Parkison to full-time faculty as assistant professor of systematic theology, church history, and philosophy. He will begin teaching courses in the fall of 2026. Parkison brings with him a deep commitment to rigorous scholarship, a passion for the global Church, and a heart for forming students who are prepared to serve Christ faithfully in ministry and mission. “One of the … [Read more...]
Allen Highlights Theological Education as Denominational Stewardship at Spring Convocation
by Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary marked the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester with its Spring Convocation on January 20. The event included an address by President Jason Allen and the signing of the Articles of Faith by three recently elected faculty members. Allen opened the convocation with a public reading of Ephesians 4:11–16 before leading the seminary community in prayer, calling the semester to be approached “with hopefulness” and “a … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces partnership with Wes Huff
by Brett Fredenberg/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary is pleased to announce a new partnership with apologist Wes Huff, aimed at bringing thoughtful, academically rich conversations to a broad and growing audience hungry for clarity, confidence, and depth in Christian belief. “I am excited about Midwestern Seminary’s new partnership with Wes Huff,” said President Jason Allen. “Wes’s online presence and influence for Christ is encouraging, and I’m grateful to see how … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary, Spurgeon College celebrate more than 400 graduates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College held their seventy-eighth commencement exercises on Dec. 5, celebrating God’s kindness in allowing the institution to gather once again for a full December graduation ceremony. More than 400 graduates received degrees across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. After taking a moment to reflect on God’s kindness in providing a full December graduation, President Jason Allen opened the ceremony with a word of … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College announces ‘Advance’ program to equip high school students
By Jonathan Lumley/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Spurgeon College is excited to announce Advance, a dual enrollment and dual credit program that gives high school students the opportunity to take college courses through Spurgeon College—on campus, online, or even at their high school. “Receiving college credit in high school has perhaps never been easier,” said President Jason Allen. “Why wait until graduating high school when you can take dual credit courses and strategically … [Read more...]
Romanian DMin alumni, students from MBTS celebrate gospel impact
CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania (MBTS) – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Romanian Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program continues to flourish as a vital resource for gospel-centered leadership across Eastern Europe. Now in its 12th year under the leadership of Dr. Radu Gheorghiță, the program has equipped dozens of pastors, educators, and ministry leaders for faithful service in the local church. “I could not be more thankful for our Romanian Doctor of Ministry program ran by Dr. Radu … [Read more...]
For the Church National Conference welcomes hundreds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders gathered, Sept. 29-30, on the campus of Midwestern Seminary for the 2025 For the Church National Conference. This year’s theme, “Kingdom Come,” called attendees to minister by faith, drawing strength from God’s promises and persevering for the joy set before them. Across two days of worship, fellowship, and preaching, attendees heard sermons from Tony Merida, Jason K. Allen, Dean Inserra, Juan Sanchez, Jared C. Wilson, … [Read more...]
MBTS’s Duesing Releases children’s book, ‘Praise God, All Creatures,’ with B&H Kids
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrated the release of the new children’s book Praise God, All Creatures: A Doxology for Children, written by Midwestern Seminary Provost Jason Duesing and released with B&H Kids. “Jason Duesing is a gift to the church,” said President Jason Allen. “Whether through his books on church history or his children’s books, all that he writes proves to be helpful. That is why I am excited about his new children’s book Praise God, All Creatures: A … [Read more...]
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