KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrates the addition of John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry to full-time faculty. Serving as professor of Old Testament and associate professor of New Testament, respectively, Meade and Gurry will join the seminary community on the Kansas City campus beginning in the fall 2025 semester. “No theological institution rises higher than the caliber of its faculty, and with the additions of John Meade and Peter Gurry to our already first-class … [Read more...]
‘He does all things well’: MBTS spring convocation celebrates perfection of Christ’s work
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary inaugurated a new academic semester at Spring Convocation on January 21 with an address by President Jason Allen and the signing of the Articles of Faith by two recently-elected faculty members. Preaching from Mark 7:31–37, Allen’s convocation address encouraged students, faculty, and staff gathered in the service to remember that Christ “does all things well.” “Standing at the conclusion of this passage is a declaration that towers above … [Read more...]
Fall 2024 Midwestern Journal of Theology features works by Midwestern Seminary Ph.D. students
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – The Fall 2024 edition of the Midwestern Journal of Theology presents timely work from burgeoning evangelical scholars on a variety of biblical, historical, theological, philosophical, and ethical issues. This volume is especially dedicated to showcasing the work of Midwestern Seminary’s Ph.D. students. “I am grateful to announce the release of the Fall 2024 Midwestern Journal of Theology,” said President Jason Allen. “I am especially grateful for Travis … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary: 2024 Year-in-Review
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – As 2024 draws to a close, the Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community celebrate God’s kind providence to the institution over the past year. Through various initiatives, faculty achievements, and enrollment growth, 2024 has been marked by God’s blessings on the institution’s mission for the Church. Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College continue to grow both in enrollment and offerings, with 2024 marking 12 consecutive years of enrollment growth. … [Read more...]
Incarnation ‘essential to saving work of God,’ Allen declares during MBTS commencement
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – More than 300 graduates of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) and Spurgeon College received their degrees on December 6 during the seventy-sixth commencement exercises. In addition to awarding diplomas, President Jason Allen presented several special recognitions and delivered the commencement address, celebrating the incarnation of Christ for salvation. Opening the ceremony with a word of welcome and a reading of Matthew 1:18–25, Allen said, “To … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary extends 100% tuition scholarships for 105 first-year seminary students in For the Church cohorts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary has announced that full-tuition scholarships for first-year master’s students in For the Church Cohorts will be extended to incoming students in the 2025–26 academic year. Through FTC Cohorts, residential master’s students receive faculty mentorship, focused community, and hands-on training in their chosen ministry area during their first year of seminary. For the 2025–26 year, 105 full-tuition scholarships are available for incoming students … [Read more...]
Albert Mohler delivers Spurgeon lectures on biblical preaching at Midwestern Seminary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary welcomed R. Albert Mohler Jr. to campus, Oct. 29-30, to deliver the annual Spurgeon Lectures on Biblical Preaching. Mohler, who serves as president of Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, preached from two Old Testament passages, drawing out their applications for expositional preaching. President Jason Allen expressed his gratitude for Mohler’s friendship over the years and his service to the Church, saying, “Dr. Mohler is one who … [Read more...]
“Our boast is in the Lord”: MBTS trustees celebrate enrollment growth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – At their fall meeting, Oct. 14-15, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees celebrated another year of enrollment growth, installed two faculty members in endowed chairs, announced a new vice president of institutional advancement, and approved a project to add campus housing for residential students. President’s Report Amidst encouraging reports of enrollment growth and continued financial health, President Jason Allen began his President’s Report by … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary’s For the Church conference addresses faithfulness for beauty of the church
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary welcomed more than 1,500 guests to campus on September 23–24 for the 2024 For the Church National Conference, “Faithful: Serving the Most Beautiful People on Earth.” Pastors and ministry leaders from around the country gathered to hear sessions by Jason K. Allen, J.T. English, Tony Merida, Kevin Ezell, Jared C. Wilson, and Crawford Loritts. The event also featured a Women’s Pre-Conference with Jen Wilkin, a Student Pastor Summit, and various … [Read more...]
Apostle Paul’s Christology highlighted at Midwestern’s fall faculty lecture
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Professor of New Testament John Lee addressed seminary faculty and staff on the importance of understanding Paul’s divine Christology in the Fall 2024 faculty lecture on Sept. 19. Each fall and spring semester, Midwestern Seminary leaders gather to enjoy a special luncheon and hear a lecture by a fellow faculty member. Lee’s lecture reflected his recent writing on Paul’s divine Christology and his broader research interests in … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary hosts preaching workshop with Steven Lawson
Workshop highlights gospel focus of Charles Spurgeon KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary welcomed more than 200 guests on Sept. 10 for an on-campus preaching workshop led by Steven Lawson, in partnership with The Institute for Expository Preaching. Lawson serves as founder and president of OnePassion Ministries and The Academy for Expository Preaching and as lead preacher for Trinity Bible Church in Dallas, Texas. During the workshop, Lawson taught four sessions on the Holy … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary hosts MBC executive director in chapel service
by Michaela Classen/MBTS KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Seminary welcomed Wes Fowler, executive director-treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Convention, to deliver the chapel sermon on Sept. 3 as the first guest preacher of the fall semester. “Dr. Fowler is a great friend,” said President Jason Allen. “We are so thankful for the partnership we have with him and with nearly 2,000 Missouri Baptist Convention churches here in our home state. We’re delighted to have Dr. Fowler as our first … [Read more...]