by Michaela Classen KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary welcomed D. A. Carson to campus on March 5-6 to deliver the annual Sizemore Lectures. Carson, who serves as distinguished professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and theologian-at-large for The Gospel Coalition, gave two lectures and joined Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen for a Q&A luncheon. Carson’s lectures addressed the New Testament use of the Old Testament in … [Read more...]
Allen addresses priority of prayer at Spring convocation, installs two endowed chairs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – In the Spring Convocation service at Midwestern Seminary on Jan. 23, President Jason Allen announced the installation of two faculty members to endowed chairs and preached a sermon titled, “Too Busy Not to Pray.” Beginning the service, Allen reflected on the importance of Convocation, stating, “At the beginning of each semester, we come together to set ourselves apart and renew our commitment to the task of training men and women for the cause of Christ and for … [Read more...]
MBTS president publishes updated edition of Spurgeon’s ‘Lectures to My Students’
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Seminary celebrated today the release of President Jason K. Allen’s latest book, an updated edition of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students, published by B&H Publishers. This deluxe edition of Lectures to My Students includes an introduction from Allen, lightly edited material for readability, and updated design aspects. Commenting on the release, Allen said, “I’m so grateful to partner with B&H Publishers and release this new, impressive, … [Read more...]
MBC’s Yeats receives Midwestern Seminary’s Presidential Merit Award during luncheon
MBTS alumni & friends luncheon addresses global lostness, honors ministry partners NEW ORLEANS, La (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary’s Alumni & Friends Luncheon at the SBC annual meeting featured a conversation with President Jason Allen and IMB President Paul Chitwood, presentations of the Presidential Merit Award and Alumnus of the Year, and an array of institutional updates and upcoming initiatives. Following musical worship led by The Worship Initiative, Allen welcomed guests and … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary hosts For The Church micro-conference at SBC annual meeting
NEW ORLEANS, La. (by Lucas Hahn/MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary hosted the annual For the Church Micro-Conference in partnership with the SEND Network during this year’s SBC annual meeting in New Orleans. The micro-conference featured musical worship led by The Worship Initiative and a conversation focused on preparing pastors and planting churches. Speakers Jason Allen, Kevin Ezell, Matt Carter, Vance Pitman, and Tony Merida addressed over 1300 attendees on topics ranging from … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary student Caylee Dugger killed in car accident
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Caylee Dugger, a youth director at First Baptist Church North Kansas City and M.Div. student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, was killed in a highway accident Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2. According to local news station Fox 4, Dugger was involved in a three-vehicle wreck and died on the scene. As her family said, she was traveling to Texas to visit her nephew when the accident occurred. Dugger was a graduate of Union University and was planning … [Read more...]