Category Archives: SWBTS

Guest Author: Rev. John Mann

John Mann has been the pastor of LaJunta Baptist Church in Springtown, Texas since November 2000. He is currently completing his MDIV with a concentration in Theology at SWBTS. He has been active in the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, … Continue reading

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Sermon by Dr. David Allen

SBC Today would like to introduce to you Dr. David Allen. Dr. Allen serves Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as Dean of the School of Theology, Professor of Preaching, Director of the Center for Expository Preaching, and George W. Truett Chair … Continue reading

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Interview with Dr. Paige Patterson

While most of us are laboring away in colder climes, Tim Rogers is enjoying himself in the Sunshine State. He’s attending the annual Pastor’s Conference at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, and on Saturday he was able to sit down … Continue reading

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Guest Author: Cowboy Hats or Roman Birettas? Reforming Academic Habits

It seems that some people are concerned about our new habit of wearing cowboy hats during academic ceremonies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The complaint is that wearing a cowboy hat is somehow undignified and inappropriate. Please realize that the … Continue reading

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Dr. Patterson on Calvinism

I am hopeful that last week’s Building Bridges conference on Calvinism in the Southern Baptist Convention will be the beginning of an important and helpful conversation about how we can work together as Baptists, Calvinist and non-Calvinist, without any negative … Continue reading

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Interview with Dr. Malcolm Yarnell

After spending some time together with Dr. Malcolm Yarnell I was able to sit down with him and conduct an interview. Something interesting about this interview is that it came at the end of a day where Dr. Yarnell was … Continue reading

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Do Not Apologize for Truth

In Dr. Thomas White’s chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on October 18, 2007, he spoke multitudes of truth. He addressed more truth about the issues concerning Southern Baptists in 48 minutes than many have heard in the past … Continue reading

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The Trustee System – Working as Designed

It seems that each time one turns around there is another leader under fire. For many that do not believe the trustee system works, these two articles should put that fear to rest. Our trustee system is doing what it … Continue reading

Posted in MBTS, Seminary Issues, SWBTS | 39 Comments

The Renewal of Baptist Theology

In preparation for an upcoming essay on the background of his Fifth Century Initiative, to be posted here at SBC Today, Dr. Bart Barber, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Farmersville, Texas, and adjunct Professor of Church History at … Continue reading

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Yes, SBC Today Loves Dr. Russell Moore

One cannot get enough of the young Southern Seminary Vice President. There is only one thing better than an audio recording of Dr. Moore, a video of him preaching. Dr. Moore preached at Southwestern’s chapel last week Thursday, September 13th. … Continue reading

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