INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – Two pastors, at least, will be nominated this summer to the post of Southern Baptist Convention first vice president, according to recent announcements. David Crowther Steve Dighton will nominate David Crowther to serve as first vice president at the 2024 SBC annual meeting. Crowther is the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Wichita. “David Crowther is a young dynamic leader, and one who would thrive in this position of leadership,” Dighton told Baptist … [Read more...]
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Six SBC presidential nominations already announced ahead of 2024 annual meeting
INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – Six Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) presidential nominations have already been announced ahead of the 2024 SBC annual meeting at the Indiana Convention Center here, June 11-12. David Allen Well-known academic leader and preaching coach David Allen will be nominated for SBC president at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting this summer. Texas pastor Danny Forshee says he plans to nominate Allen in Indianapolis. “He is a leader in the SBC having served our Lord faithfully as … [Read more...]
Donald S. Whitney joins Midwestern Seminary faculty, elected to endowed chair
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary celebrated the election of Donald S. Whitney to full-time faculty during the institution’s spring trustee meeting on April 9. Whitney will fill the John H. Powell Endowed Chair of Pastoral Ministry, serving as professor of biblical spirituality and director of the forthcoming Center for Biblical Spirituality at Midwestern Seminary. President Jason Allen shared, “Dr. Whitney is a man of prayer and sound doctrine who loves the local church … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary rededicates Spurgeon Library, fills three endowed chairs at Spring trustee meeting
by Michaela Classen KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees elected three faculty into endowed chairs, celebrated a rededication of the Spurgeon Library, and approved key institutional business items at the spring trustee meeting on campus on April 8–9. Overlapping with Great Commission Week, the meeting underscored Midwestern Seminary’s ongoing commitment to train God-called men and women to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ. President’s … [Read more...]
Currence to be renominated as SBC registration secretary
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article first appeared in The Louisiana Baptist Message here. ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) – Associate Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Louisiana Baptist Convention Dale Lingenfelter announced today that he plans to nominate Don Currence for the office of Southern Baptist Convention registration secretary. “It is an honor and a joy to nominate my friend Don Currence for registration secretary during the 2024 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis,” said … [Read more...]
Adam Groza nominated as Gateway president
by Tyler Sanders/Gateway Seminary ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) – Trustees on Gateway Seminary’s presidential search committee have nominated Adam Groza, vice president for enrollment and student services, as the candidate to serve as the seminary’s next president. “After a thorough selection process, we are thankful to be able to unanimously present a candidate to the full board,” said J. Robert White, chair of the search committee. “Adam Groza has demonstrated capable and godly leadership … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary Hosts Regional Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society
by Michaela Classen KANSAS CITY, Mo (MBTS) – The Evangelical Theological Society held their Midwest Regional Meeting on the campus of Midwestern Seminary on March 22–23. Presenters included 21 Midwestern Seminary Ph.D. students and alumni. Patrick Schreiner, associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Seminary, delivered the keynote address. “I am grateful that Midwestern Seminary was able to host the Midwest Regional Meeting of ETS for the second … [Read more...]
MODR Hay Shipments to Texas Help Both Animals and Fire Victims
TEXAS PANHANDLE – Disasters come in all forms and sizes; and, on occasion, affect more than the humans who have been impacted. That was certainly the case earlier this year in the Texas Panhandle, where range fires burned an estimated 850,000 acres in two days and impacted nearly 65,000 head of cattle. As Scottie Stice, State Director for Southern Baptist Texas Convention's Disaster Relief Ministry, explained, nearly 7,000 head of cattle were killed in the fires. And while some farmers … [Read more...]
Hymn celebration coming to MBTS on April 8
Worship event to spotlight two generations of hymn writers KANSAS CITY – Instead of a spring concert, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is inviting Missouri churches to one of the grandest traditions in Baptist life: a hymn sing. “We want to unite the generations and have our students see that hymns at the local church level really unite us corporately across all ages,” said Angela Swain, MBTS associate professor of music. “Regardless of style, they pass down that knowledge … [Read more...]
More than Hoop Dreams: Spurgeon College player prepping for the next level
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – There was a time in his life when basketball was the only thing that made sense to Jude Warren. It was his anchor. It was what kept him from going in the wrong direction. A salvation experience before his junior year in high school replaced basketball with a love for Jesus. That led to a renewed focus in life. His love for the sport didn’t wane, but with a new outlook Warren went on to a record-breaking career for Spurgeon College and a National Player of the Year … [Read more...]
Iorg’s goal for EC is service, he says at press conference
DALLAS (BP) – Jeff Iorg aims to help the SBC Executive Committee regain the trust of Southern Baptists, he said at a press conference following his election as president-elect of the EC on Thursday (March 21) in a special called EC meeting. Iorg pointed to two ways trust is earned – sacrificial service and demonstrated competence. “My role at the Executive Committee is to lead us to be a sacrificial servant of Southern Baptists, fulfilling the role we’ve been assigned and to do that … [Read more...]
Jeff Iorg elected to lead SBC Executive Committee
DALLAS (BP) – Jeff Iorg will become the eighth leader of the SBC Executive Committee. Iorg received a unanimous vote from 60 EC members at a special-called EC meeting today (March 21). Iorg, 65, will serve as president-elect until his tenure as president of Gateway Seminary officially concludes with graduation on May 11. His first official day as EC president/CEO will be May 13. “Today’s unanimous vote marks a significant turning point for the SBC Executive Committee and the SBC as a … [Read more...]
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