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Spurgeon College announces ‘Advance’ program to equip high school students

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.
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Romanian DMin alumni, students from MBTS celebrate gospel impact

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.
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For the Church National Conference welcomes hundreds

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.
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Allen proclaims ‘No Other Name’ during Midwestern Seminary’s fall convocation

Midwestern Seminary inaugurated a new academic year during Fall Convocation on August 26 with a sermon from President Jason Allen. In addition to Allen’s message, the school welcomed three newly elected faculty members and recognized six new members of the Board of Trustees.
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Midwestern Seminary professor’s departure to Anglicanism prompts discussion of Baptists & tradition

Social media buzzed with reaction when Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary theology professor Matthew Barrett announced his departure from the SBC to become an Anglican. He cited the “beauty of Anglicanism” and claimed its practices better align with “how Christians have worshipped across history.” But a cadre of Baptist theologians who focus on connecting Southern Baptists with the broader Christian tradition disagree.
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Spring 2025 Midwestern Journal of Theology highlights theology for discipleship

Midwestern Seminary’s Spring 2025 Midwestern Journal of Theology presents new articles from evangelical scholars on topics ranging from the Mosaic covenant to the English Reformation to the future of Christian education.
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Midwestern Seminary, Spurgeon College celebrate 298 graduates

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 298 students during the seventy-seventh commencement exercises on May 2.
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Fourth annual Spurgeon Library Conference explores Spurgeon’s gospel preaching

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.
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Midwestern Seminary celebrates faculty milestones: Achucarro named director of Spanish Studies; Sena and Hadaway honored in retirement

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.
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MBTS focuses on ministry faithfulness, Great Commission during spring trustee meeting

Midwestern Seminary trustees elected new faculty and celebrated God’s blessings on the institution during the Spring Trustee Meeting on April 7–8.

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