KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) President Jason K. Allen released his latest book, Letters to My Students, Volume 3: On Life and Doctrine, with B&H Publishing, June 3. Focusing on 10 key doctrines and disciplines, Allen’s new book offers wisdom to current and aspiring ministry leaders for guarding the integrity of their gospel witness in their personal, spiritual, and pastoral lives. “In this book, I’m targeting our current ministry moment … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary, Spurgeon College celebrate 298 graduates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 298 students during the seventy-seventh commencement exercises on May 2. Seminary and college graduates received their degrees and heard a charge from President Jason Allen encouraging them for a lifetime of service to the Great Commission. “To gather for commencement is always a joy-filled, exhilarating occasion,” Allen said. “God has been so kind to this institution … [Read more...]
Fourth annual Spurgeon Library Conference explores Spurgeon’s gospel preaching
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary hosted the fourth annual Spurgeon Library Conference on April 29, welcoming pastors, Spurgeon scholars, and seminary students to be encouraged by the ministry of Charles H. Spurgeon. Through sessions led by Joel Beeke, Thomas Kidd, and Geoff Chang, the conference focused on Spurgeon’s gospel-centered preaching. “The annual Spurgeon Library Conference is a hidden gem,” said President Jason Allen. “Having the conference in the Spurgeon … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary celebrates faculty milestones: Achucarro named director of Spanish Studies; Sena and Hadaway honored in retirement
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary recently marked a season of transition and celebration, recognizing decades of faithful service from two beloved faculty members while welcoming a new leader to carry forward the mission of theological education for the Spanish-speaking world. President Jason Allen announced the appointment of Dr. Arnaldo Achucarro as assistant dean and director of Spanish Studies, succeeding Dr. Bobby Sena, who retires after a distinguished career of … [Read more...]
Fusion Program at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College Commissions 13 Teams for Overseas Service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Thirteen teams of students from Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College will spend summer 2025 serving the Great Commission in Africa, Asia, and Europe. At a special chapel service on April 23, the campus community commissioned these students, marking their successful completion of rigorous spiritual, physical, and practical training through the institution’s Fusion programs. “The Fusion Commissioning Service is one of the most encouraging events in the … [Read more...]
MBTS focuses on ministry faithfulness, Great Commission during spring trustee meeting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary trustees elected new faculty and celebrated God’s blessings on the institution during the Spring Trustee Meeting on April 7–8. Overlapping with Great Commission Week, the Spring Trustee Meeting highlighted the institution’s ongoing stewardship to equip and send out faithful ministers for the Church. President’s Report In his President’s Report, President Jason Allen emphasized the seminary’s aspirations to develop graduates marked by … [Read more...]
MBTS’s second set of Spurgeon sermons released through Reformation Heritage Books
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — After decades out of print, Charles Spurgeon’s sermons from the earliest years of his preaching at the Metropolitan Tabernacle have been republished for a new generation. Released through a partnership between Reformation Heritage Books and the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary, the new set contains weekly sermons that Charles Spurgeon preached to his London congregation from 1861 to 1876. “I am very grateful for the release of this second set of … [Read more...]
Walker defends “A Public Theology of Free Speech” during MBTS lecture series
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary welcomed Andrew T. Walker to campus on March 25 to deliver the annual Scudder Lecture. Walker, who serves as associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology at Southern Seminary, presented a Christian theology of free speech. President Jason Allen expressed his gratitude for Walker, saying, “When we think about these lectureships, we seek to bring someone who will serve this institution well, who resonates theologically with us, … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary, 9Marks launch redesigned conference to strengthen future church leaders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Advancing its longstanding partnership with 9Marks ministries, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) will launch a redesigned 9Marks at Midwestern Conference in April 2026. The new conference will be held biannually in the spring and will explore the full scope of 9Marks’ teaching on ecclesiology to equip pastors and seminary students for healthy church leadership. “I am grateful for the new format of our 9Marks at Midwestern Conference,” said … [Read more...]
Preaching ‘Tough Texts’ the focus of first workshop from Midwestern Seminary’s Institute for Preaching and Preachers
CELINA, Texas (MBTS) – Pastors and ministry leaders from across the north Texas region gathered to discuss preaching “tough texts” at a workshop from the Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers on Feb. 24. Held at The Trails Church in Celina, Texas, the workshop was the first in a series of regional workshops to be offered by the Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers. “As most people know, Midwestern Seminary exists “For the Church,” said President Jason Allen. … [Read more...]
Matt Boswell to Join Midwestern Seminary as professor of worship ministries
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrates the addition of pastor and hymn writer Matt Boswell to the faculty as visiting worship leader and professor of worship ministries. Beginning in the fall 2025 semester, Boswell will join Midwestern Seminary’s efforts to train worship ministers for the Church and to equip pastors and ministry leaders through conferences and regional events, while continuing to serve as pastor of The Trails Church in Celina, Texas. “We are … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College’s 2025 Ready Conference equips 1,000-plus youth to stand for Christ
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Spurgeon College, the undergraduate arm of Midwestern Seminary, welcomed more than 1,000 youth and youth ministry leaders to campus on Jan. 24–25 to be equipped in their faith at the 2025 Ready Conference. Attendees heard sermons on Matthew 5:1–16 by Adam Donyes, Brian Davis, Samuel Bierig, Jared Bumpers, and Jared C. Wilson; enjoyed a concert by artist nobigdyl.; and participated in workshops to equip them in living and defending their faith. “Investing in … [Read more...]