This represents a 3.2 percent increase from the previous year. The meeting will take place under executive session at the Grand Hyatt DFW. Jones observed three truths from second-century apologetics that may benefit current churches. Shortly before Gloria was ordained a pastor in the United Methodist Church (UMC) she met Reverend Philip Brooks at the United Methodist Church West Ohio annual . Financial support is derived . I view this role as a stewardship to the students, staff, and churches that we help to serve. Louise kept her support of education alive by living the familys motto, Its Performance That Counts, by sponsoring studies for GLUCK Equine Research Center at University of Kentucky, Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Asbury Theological Seminary, The Susan G Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, and various local athletics, music, and educational organizations. Thackers books include: The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity (2020), Following Jesus in A Digital Age: Biblical Wisdom for Digital Culture (2022), and Track: A Students Guide to Social Media (2023). She was recognized as a scholar-athlete and four-time All-American by the NCCAA. Said Powell, I consider this one of my greatest honors in life and ministry to be a part of this institution, to be a graduate of this institution and now to be able to serve in this capacity is a true privilege.. He was scouted to play professional baseball for the NY Yankees farm club, but instead he answered the call of the Lord to go into the ministry. In her own words, Keep your flat shoes on and keep going. Their theological orthodoxy and Baptist confessionalism are an invaluable inheritance, and we stand with them in theological conviction, period. In 2014-15, Clint served as the First Vice President of the SBC. Wellman, 39, is the pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. It allows for a 3-minute break during long lectures, helping to improve the physical and mental health of students. Its a pretty amazing thing. TOGETHER FOR HOPE: Be a part of the movement of the Holy Spirit in our community. The right to privacy, artificial intelligence, and social media are unique issues facing Christians in the digital agebut Thackers scholarship confronts each of these challenges with well-reasoned biblical wisdom. Mohlers full report to the Board of Trustees is available here: The Burden of History and the Blessing of Heritage. The 2018 Report on Slavery and Racism in the History of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is available here. Every one of these human beings is, as a believer in Christ, both saint and sinner. 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Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, Without the Word of God, Our Curriculum Would Be a Vapor, Mohler Says in Spring Convocation Address, Were All Apologists Now, Jones Says in Annual Faculty Address, One Year Later, Mayfield Coming Back after Devastating Tornado, Graduates Will Impact the 22nd Century, Mohler Tells Record Class of Fall SBTS Graduates, Wells Wins Coach of the Year, Leads Boyce Volleyball to First National Tournament. His favorite book of the bible was Philippians and his favorite verses were Philippians 4:5-7 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. Wellman has led Tate Springs to increase its Cooperative Program giving from 3.67 percent in 2017 to 6.7 percent ($102,000) in 2022, according to church data provided to Baptist Press. Members includeMollie Duddleston (Springdale, Ark. But even then, Brown was a controversial figure for continuing to use Black convict labor a functional continuation of race-based slavery long after emancipation. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He also has served on the Board of Trustees of The University of Mobile, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently serving on the Board of Trustees at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (502) 897-4200. After retirement, John and Bertha Nell lived in Macon and Americus. Pursuing the Christian way of life will inevitably require a defense of this way of being in the worldnot merely for apologists, but for all of us.. But we deal honestly with their sin and complicity in slavery and racism. Before serving in these two capacities, Clint served as Associate Pastor of Preaching at Hickory Grove and Senior Pastor at two churches in Mississippi. HW had a great sense of humor, loved gospel music, particularly The Gaithers, enjoyed being with friends and family, and he loved the Lord with all of his heart, soul and mind. This is a great era in the history of this seminary and college and we are pressing ahead. The lecture was sponsored by the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Costin has served as the third president of Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, South Carolina, since 2018. Jeremy Pelton has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Gloria enjoyed singing and many remember her beautiful voice. Roberto Carrera, director of the Online Hispanic Program, and Felipe Castro, director of Hispanic Initiatives, saw the need to offer the DMin. It has been eye-opening to see all the hard work it takes to run a seminary. These directories provide contact information for all SBC trustees. We are seeking to respond to the moral and theological burden of history by being a far more faithful institution in the present and in the future than weve been in the past ,and in this central respect we acknowledge a special debt to African American Christians.. Gloria was ordained a Full Clergy Elder of the United Methodist Church in 1981. James E. Buddy Gray Jones said the Christian ethic is no longer assumed as a positive good for society. While in high school he sang in the Original Melody Tones Quartet and played baseball and basketball. Smith, former pastor at Eastview from 1981 to 1984. I am humbled and thankful, Wells said. Harold Carson Holland, aged 88, elder son of Harold Ray and Florence Rebecca (Carson) Holland, was born September 20, 1934, in Lincoln, NE. For SBTS, we are proud to be cobelligerents against evil with Dr. George. Richard served on the mission field at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, under the governance of its Board of Trustees, conducts its programs in an environment of spiritual nurture for the development of Christian leaders, including lay leaders, for the various ministries of the churches and the denomination. Formerly chairwoman of UF Foundation, she was instrumental in the success of many fundraising campaigns, including a UF capital campaign that raised $850 million. Although she will always be missed, there is no doubt that she is well again. You may read his account here. Gray and Costin will be honored at the annual Alumni and Friends Luncheon at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on June 14. Editorial: Further Reflections on the Importance of Scripture for Theology and the Church, Southern Equips Students for Missions, Hosts KBC, IMB, and NAMB at Great Commission Week. They were married May 26, 1978. HW then graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1960, where he played second base. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Lillie Mae Cochran; parents, Henry Edward and Clara V. Parker; sister, Lillie Kay Stephenson. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Its the only reason Ive kept my yes on the table. God continues to bless Southern Seminary and our churches continue to send us the most amazing students, SBTS President Albert Mohler said. Henry Webster HW Parker, B.Div 63, aged 84, of Moss Point, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. She is also survived by her siblings Donald Burke, Patrick Burke, Ernie Burke, Gary Burke, and Susan Lipka. What we desperately need in this generation is a sustained evangelical engagement on issues of technology, intelligence, and a biblical understanding of humanity. Leadership pledged to become more faithful in telling the seminarys story, and the founders story with accuracy and biblical witness. Mohler said the challenge was to recognize both the burden of history and the blessing of heritage, and added the trustees had the responsibility of the stewardship of the present moment., Other sincere and faithful believers might well make other decisions in fulfillment of this stewardship, Mohler wrote in an official report to the board of trustees. Trustees approved a small tuition increase of four percent for the coming year. In his official report to the trustees, he said retaining the building names is consistent with the way Scripture handles the legacy of leaders who are simultaneously saints and sinners. We hope to assist in the development of African American pastors and theologians and scholars and leaders by means of this historic new initiative, Mohler said. Gray held the role for a year before moving to Fort Worth to study at Southwestern. These funds will be in addition to the current scholarship and student aid programs of the Seminary. Copyright 2023 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dondi E. Costin Im incredibly thankful to this board of trustees for its careful deliberation of these issues and its unanimity in supporting Southern Seminary in dealing honestly with the burden of history and dealing respectfully with the blessing of a heritage. The focus and heart for global missions, in addition to strong discipleship programs, are hallmarks of the churchs ministry. For news media seeking comments from President R. Albert Mohler Jr. or other seminary personalities, please contact: Caleb Shaw At the same time, it is tailored for pastors and church leaders. She liked to garden, planting flowers to attract one of her favorite animals, butterflies. Carrera was previously named Director of OHP in 2021. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) The board of trustees of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary unanimously voted Monday (Oct. 12) not to remove the names of the schools founders from several campus buildings. He enjoyed fishing, spending time in the Word and spending time with his family. Costin also previously served as an assistant professor of aerospace studies at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Shortly before Gloria was ordained a pastor in the United Methodist Church (UMC) she met Reverend Philip Brooks at the United Methodist Church West Ohio annual conference in Lakeside, OH. His scholarship and love for the church will help believers think carefully about the intersection of technology and their faith.. In that role, Pelton implemented the latest data-collection technology and oversaw multiple record-breaking incoming classes. Additionally, the board promoted Michael S. Wilder to professor of Christian leadership and Matthew J. Pelton graduated with a BA from Kansas State University in 2012 and has worked in admissions for higher education since 2010at K-State as an Admissions Representative from 20132015, and then moving to Boyce College as an Admissions Counselor in 2015. Our name is our story, and we are inseparable from the Southern Baptist Convention.. Louise raised more than $8 million while serving as chairwoman of the Deans Advisory Council for the Alec P. Courtelis and Louise H. Courtelis College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida. Trustees considered but declined a call from several individuals within the Southern Baptist Convention to remove the names of founding president James P. Boyce and founding faculty members John Broadus, Basil Manly Jr., and William Williams, all of whom held slaves prior to emancipation. Messengers voted at that meeting to form a task force to investigate the ECs alleged mishandling of sexual abuse claims. Louise Courtelis, aged 91, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter Kiki, close family and friends. Hall to associate professor of church history. Mohler said without the founders, who made great sacrifices when it appeared the Civil War might force the seminarys closure, there would be no Southern Seminary. Wellman holds a Ph.D. from the South Africa Seminary, is a Ph.D. candidate at SWBTS, and holds masters and bachelors degrees from Criswell College. We share the same founders, the same commitment to biblical truth and the same denominational vision. Asbury Seminary continued to be a passionate part of Gloria's life as she volunteered there and eventually served as a member of the board of trustees for the seminary for 22 years. Story will be posted when additional information becomes available following a press conference this afternoon. Apply Now. "I'm very thankful to be overseeing the Enrollment Management division, Pelton said. As OHP enrollment increased, so did the demand for post-graduate education. But more than that, we are proud to be co-thinkers.. The church, beginning with the Apostles, has been led by pastors, taught by preachers and nourished with the blood of the martyrs. Compiled by AndrewJ.W. Trustee Contacts . To be human is to see this mixture in humanity. Dustin Bruce, Dean of Boyce College, believes Thacker is the right voice to equip students for ministry in a digital culture. Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, SBTS will set aside $1 million of endowed and restricted funds as an endowment to assist qualified black students at SBTS through the Garland Offutt Scholars Program, honoring the legacy of the seminarys first African American full graduate. Dustin Bruce, Dean of Boyce College, is proud of the teams success. English | () | () | Espaol | , Gray, Costin named 2023 Southwestern Distinguished Alumni, Collegiate ministry concentration revived at Southwestern Seminary, Registration open for Southwestern Alumni and Friends Luncheon at SBC; booths to highlight connecting with alumni, Yarnell presents paper on Anabaptists in Hungary, preaches to Hungarian Baptists. 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After a long struggle with Alzheimers Dementia, it is a comfort to know that Gloria has a new healthy mind and body and is experiencing the peace which passes understanding. Speaking on Isaiah 40:1-5 Mohler said that the most important truth humans can know is that the mouth of the Lord has spoken. The existence of the self-revealing God is the irreducible foundation for the entire Christian faith. Jared Wellman, pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, was nominated May 1 to be the next president/CEO of the SBC Executive Committee. In 201415, Clint served as the First Vice President of the SBC. Weve got to prepare young pastors to go into a world in which they are going to be considered the enemies of human good and human happiness. We respect that fact and respect those faithful believers who may have decided the issues otherwise.. Six surprising details will forever change your Bible reading, Peter Williams told the Southern Seminarycommunity during the 2023 Gheens Lectures, held February 89 in Heritage Hall. Sons, who also served on the search team, said he believes Wellman can lead the EC forward. The secular world is changing faster than ever before, and the church stands at one of the hinge moments of history. Michael McCarty, Director of Athletics for Boyce, is thrilled at Wells immediate achievements on and off the court. I am thankful to play a smallrole in the growth of our athletic program and to represent Boyce College from the sidelines, and I am praying for theLord to be glorified in the seasons to come.". SBTS Provost Paul Akin said Thacker is a perfect fit to help students respond to the digital challenges facing the church today. Costin, who was appointed in March as the new president of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary in 1994. She enjoyed hosting family and friends at her home. In making the appointment, President R. Albert Mohler, Jr. pointed to Peltons experience as Director of Admissions at Southern Seminary and Boyce College since 2018. . During her early retirement she loved to spend time with her young grandsons and her two rescue dogs, Daisy (Pitbull) and Blizzard (Boxer). She will be remembered for her genuine desire to help others, her kindness and hospitality, and her loving heart. He pastored in Winter Garden, Melbourne, Jacksonville, and Winter Haven, FL, and was the pastor of Christ Community Church in Jacksonville, FL, for twenty years. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. These graduates graduating right now, if the Lord grants them a normal tenure of ministry, that will bring many of them right up to the brink of the 22nd century, Moher said. Sons said it was kept confidential among EC trustees to give Jared the opportunity to inform his church of his candidacy when he could do so in person.. President Mohler said Thackers background makes him an invaluable addition to the colleges faculty. He served as a member of the EC from 2015-2023, serving as chairman from June 2022. After a year as Associate Pastor for Linworth UMC in Columbus, OH in 2002 Gloria became Senior Pastor of Jerome UMC in Plain City, OH where she served for 7 years, from 2003 2010. We are celebrating these graduates, but we are worshiping the one, true, living God. His loving kindness and encouragement to all was a testament to his unwavering commitment to others and his strong faith in God. We are truly thankful for the achievements of these Southwesterners as ministers of the Gospel and look forward to honoring them during our annual Alumni and Friends Luncheon at the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans.. Jimmy Smith Day at May 21 homecoming service, 10 a.m. Service begins with singing by the trio Going Home, followed by special service to honor Rev. In her first year as Boyce Volleyball Head Coach, Jackie Wells won the Division II Mideast Region Coach of the Year award. Its a statement of confidence in that generation and a statement of confidence in the institution., Mohler added: Southern Seminary is determined to lead the world of theological education, as is this schools heritage, and these young leaders will amplify that legacy of leadership.. The new budget is just right for the current economic circumstances, seminary leaders said. SBTS President R. Albert Mohler Jr. made the announcement at a plenary session of the trustees spring meeting on Monday (April 15). Harold, Mary and their challenged son, Brent, moved to Ottawa, KS in 2006. Mohler also said, part of the burden of history (is) we must be clear in our embrace of the priceless legacy left us by those who founded this institution and sacrificed so that it would survive who defined our convictions and laid foundations for theological faithfulness. Today, we saw the Gospel shine a light on decision-making. Trustees also heard a testimony from Keith Percic, an MDiv student in the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Ministry, who detailed how Southern, its faculty, and its students have deeply impacted his life. He was raised in the car business and his love of automobiles continued throughout his life. The new budget represents a $2.3 million increase (4.8 percent) from the budget trustees approved last year. He was a member of First Alliance Church in Lexington, KY. John was born near Cartersville, Georgia in the mill town of Atco on February 4, 1928, and then spent most of his childhood on a nearby farm. Gloria was involved with the Central Ohio Emmaus group, volunteering as the clergy member for many Emmaus walks. He is married to Connie LaBelle Smith Pressley and they have two sons, Mack and Nate. Louise is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Alec P. Courtelis, her son Pan Thomas, her sister Jane Simmons, and her brother-in-law, Neil Simmons. If theyre going to die for something, let it be for truth. Harold grew up on the family farm in Southern Jefferson County, NE, graduating from a one room country school in 1948. See related story. We want to bring the men in the Upstate together for 2 days so that we can learn to fight for what really matters and we can learn to fight Gods way.Join us as we seek to fight the good fight. ),Mike Keahbone (Lawton,Okla.), Jeremy Morton (Woodstock, Ga.), Philip Robertson (Pineville, La. The seminary also provides services to persons, churches, and denominational entities through its programs of continuing education for ministry. He makes a welcome addition to the Boyce College faculty, as we seek to educate students to meet tomorrows challenges with eternal wisdom. 33,975 were here. Tough decisions were made, God-honoring decisions, and it provided a way forward., Mohler said SBTS is not going to erase our history in any respect or leave our history unaddressed.. Under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the mission of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is to be totally committed to the Bible as the Word of God, to the Great Commission as our mandate, and to be a servant of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by training, educating, and preparing ministers of the gospel for more faithful service. During his tenure at the institution, Costin helped establish CSUs first two doctoral programs, South Carolinas only four-year aviation program, and an engineering department that includes an engineering major with three concentrations. These directories provide contact information for all SBC trustees. Whether in a fruitful and long-tenured pastorate, like Buddy, or in diverse ministry experiences of the military and academia, like Dondi, both men have served faithfully., Dockery added that he is grateful for the privilege to have learned from both of them and to call them friends. Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, Costin earned a Bachelor of Science in operations research from the United States Air Force Academy in 1986. Powell received his MDiv from Southern in 2003. Floyd resigned 11 days after that vote, citing his fiduciary responsibilities as president and CEO. In her junior and senior seasons, she won Region MVP and was named to the National All-Tournament Team. A special thanks is extended to the staff of Harmony Trace Assisted Living in Hilliard, OH, who compassionately cared for Gloria during the last three years of her life. Louisville, KY 40280. During Grays tenure he has led the church to relocate from its original site in Birmingham to the neighboring suburb of Hoover and been a part of watching God increase the weekly attendance to an average of 3,500 people. Get Robert Dickson's email address (r*****@masters.edu) and phone number at RocketReach. Along with declaring the Brown chair vacant, trustees approved several other motions: David Gray, a trustee and senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Garrettsville, Ohio, said the trustees treatment of such a difficult issue was exemplary. Previous generations asked, Is Christianity true? but a primary question being asked of the faith today is, Is it good?, Apologetics is no longer limited to scholars and theologians, said Jones. That night, the Beast tore through town. 2-night revival. Robinson said the group was compelled by both his (Wellmans) ideas for the present and future of the Executive Committee, adding: His humility, administrative skill and pastoral sensibilities made him a strong candidate for the search team., In a statement to BP on Saturday (Apr. Your email address will not be published. In addition to his degree from Southwestern Seminary, Costin holds a Master of Arts in religion and a Master of Arts in counseling, both from Liberty University, as well as a Master of Military Operational Art and Science and a Master of Strategic Studies from Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. I am really excited for our students to learn from him in the classroom and for our pastors and churches to benefit from his teaching and writing on these urgent topics.. God has given us other brothers to stand alongside and fight with us! All told, the Beast, spent more than three hours on the ground, traveled 165 miles, and took 58 lives. Costin was honored with the Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award in 2001. Our board of trustees and faculty and staff work together for the best theological education we can provide our students for a lifetime of faithful ministry. 239.334 volgers. But God makes use of even sinners.. To be faithful as a Christian is to see it in ourselves., Mohler added: The history of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Southern Baptist Convention are one and the same. (502) 897-4121 If Jesus tarries, the latest graduates of Southern Seminary will have ministries that will impact this century but will also reverberate into the 22nd century, President Albert Mohler said Friday morning at the seminarys fall commencement. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy. He was also a golf instructor for many years, and several of his students went on to play at the college level. He graduated from both Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thus, those truths undergird every class and every program in Southern Seminarys curriculum. Gray and Costin will be honored at the annual Alumni and Friends Luncheon at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on . Trustee Contacts. We must ask whether any name is wrongly commemorated in our institutional life, Mohler said, adding: We do not get to choose a history, but we do bear responsibility for who we commemorate and why..
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