http://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/Recent headlines from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TXen-us1/6/2009 9:19:07 PMSWBTS Feed Generator60http://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=4BAE2E98-15C5-E47C-F9236E4110B80046FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – When one thinks about the modern missions movement, names like Andrew Fuller and William Carey are the first to surface. However, one would not likely think of Samuel Pearce, the 18th century English Baptist who served as a catalyst for the movement. Thu 18 Dec 08 13:59:13 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=41AE9506-15C5-E47C-F9C1A52B44577F41FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – With the growing uncertainty in the nation’s current economic situation, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary finds itself in the unenviable position of making difficult decisions in an effort to protect the institution from future financial crisis. Following the Board of Trustees’ recommendations, reductions in the current budget are being made, including the temporary suspension of many overseas travel programs and adjustments to campus facilities.Tue 16 Dec 08 15:23:27 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=3CB33F9D-15C5-E47C-F914ED115844CF23Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary celebrated the final commencement ceremony of its centennial year on Dec. 12 at Travis Avenue Baptist Church. A tradition that began with the 2008 Spring Convocation, the faculty once again topped off their academic regalia with beaver-felt cowboy hats. “It is the one hundredth year of celebration,” Paige Patterson, seminary president, explained. “And this is Texas.”Mon 15 Dec 08 16:10:26 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=26DE7600-15C5-E47C-F912B1D8507B7A74FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has sent two recent editions of the Southwestern Journal of Theology to press this fall.Thu 11 Dec 08 10:26:00 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=21ABB98D-15C5-E47C-F9A5679F4721C355In the 15 December 2008 issue of Newsweek, Lisa Miller penned an article entitled, “Gay Marriage: Our Mutual Joy.” There, she makes the case that opponents of gay marriage are improperly citing Scripture to defend their position. Her thesis is that the Bible’s teachings on love, acceptance, and inclusion trump any condemnation of homosexuality and gay marriage. Her point is that conservatives have misapplied the teaching of Scripture and should be focused on accepting the outcast and aiding the oppressed. The ultimate example of these outcasts and oppressed, she argues, is the gay community seeking acceptance of gay marriage.Wed 10 Dec 08 10:12:28 CSTEvan LenowPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=041F09C2-15C5-E47C-F98901A02D77F21EFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – International students with F-1 visas are now permitted to enroll for classes at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s J. Havard School for Theological Studies in Houston, Texas.Thu 04 Dec 08 16:29:49 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=964AA065-15C5-E47C-F97287C6B6B257DDFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – With faculty in full regalia, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary inaugurated the Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling and installed Elias Moitinho, assistant professor of psychology and counseling, into the chair during a chapel service, Nov. 12. Thu 13 Nov 08 08:39:12 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=8C76323C-15C5-E47C-F9E93EE04CEA3EC3FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Jared Vineyard cannot remember a time when he did not have a sincere interest in the military. While he accepted Christ at a young age during Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Mount Zion, Illinois, the thought of being an officer in the “Lord’s Army,” which he sang about in those days, rather than the United States Army was far from his mind.Tue 11 Nov 08 10:50:35 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=402E6D34-15C5-E47C-F938AADA1585B6DFFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary met with representatives of the 2008 Soulforce Equality Ride Oct. 27. The one-hour dialogue was cordial and kind spirited as the two parties discussed their opposing viewpoints about faith and sexuality at the seminary’s Riley Center.Mon 27 Oct 08 16:21:03 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=3072072E-15C5-E47C-F9E913A23D4EEE0AFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary elected five new faculty members during their fall meeting, Oct. 21-22. Additionally, recipients of the L.R. Scarborough Awards were recognized, a report indicating an increase in student enrollment was given and other business was conducted.Fri 24 Oct 08 15:00:58 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=2F7F8E17-15C5-E47C-F9E6478B7D40EEF1FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will meet with representatives of the 2008 Soulforce Equality Ride, a traveling group of advocates for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights, Oct. 27. The two parties have agreed to have a respectful discussion regarding their opposing viewpoints about faith and sexuality at the seminary’s Riley Center.Fri 24 Oct 08 10:36:07 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=2BD5B914-15C5-E47C-F937F2CE35EB8EA3FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Bill Marshall, a great Southern Baptist educator and supporter of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, passed away Oct. 23 due to complications from pneumonia. Marshall played a critical role in bringing theological studies to San Antonio with the development of Southwestern’s extension campus in 1976. The San Antonio extension is named the William R. Marshall Center for Theological Studies because of his many years of dedicated service.Thu 23 Oct 08 17:31:46 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=29E6C5DA-15C5-E47C-F94B128A2B047AE9FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – The Board of Trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary presented President Paige Patterson with a resolution of appreciation for his first five years of service to the institution during a chapel service, Oct. 22. Trustees were in Fort Worth for the board’s fall meeting and approved the resolution earlier in the morning.Thu 23 Oct 08 08:31:09 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=02696907-15C5-E47C-F94785D60D4FE7D3FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – In an amazing display of sacrificial service, 23 students from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary set aside their books and volunteered their time and energy to aid in disaster relief efforts in Southeast Texas, Oct. 3-5. The group helped “mud-out” crews tear out flooring, drywall and other items from houses in Bridge City, Texas, which were flooded during Hurricane Ike in September.Wed 15 Oct 08 16:29:01 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=012F6D12-15C5-E47C-F98EFC9ED3FC0F14FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – For those looking for ways to support their favorite charities, President Bush and Congress have made an additional provision allowing tax-exempt contributions of up to $100,000 when they transfer their donations from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Wed 15 Oct 08 10:46:04 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=FC1C7FB0-15C5-E47C-F9560958D74CDC9AFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Seminary congratulates Mac Davis for receiving an ASCAPLUS award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Davis serves at Southwestern as a professor of music theory and composition and as associate dean for the performance division of the School of Church Music. He is also the chair of the music theory and composition department. Tue 14 Oct 08 11:07:18 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=D45E8558-15C5-E47C-F9BC98A7B2B39B99FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – This fall’s issue of Southwestern News offers an in-depth look into women’s programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mon 06 Oct 08 17:54:36 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=BF8C3744-15C5-E47C-F90CACE1211C4546FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Students from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are available to lead spring revivals, March 15-28, 2009.Thu 02 Oct 08 16:52:29 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=BF7F75D9-15C5-E47C-F9653CEA2E0B81A3FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Professors addressed historical and contemporary Baptist views on the doctrine of the church to record crowds during Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s fourth annual Baptist Distinctive Series. Conference registration exceeded previous years, boasting more than 300 participants, as scholars set out to elaborate on the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message article on the church.Thu 02 Oct 08 16:38:33 CSTKeith Collier, Benjamin Hawkins and Michelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=7C5A8A76-15C5-E47C-F9D26A40B9F5BEDDDuring a chapel service, Sept. 18, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary showcased the newest addition to its School of Church Music and seminary chapel: a Steinway Concert Grand Piano Model D. The top-of-the-line piano, donated by friends of the seminary who wish to remain anonymous, replaces a piano that has served the institution well but “had three legs in the grave and the fourth on a banana peel,” remarked president Paige Patterson.Fri 19 Sep 08 15:43:40 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=7C302F7E-15C5-E47C-F9A6568358D6FB40FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to publish articles on ethics in what could be one of the most popular study Bibles of the year, but sometimes it helps. Former ‘rocket scientist’ Craig Mitchell, assistant professor of ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, contributed articles to Crossway’s soon-to-be released ESV Study Bible. Fri 19 Sep 08 14:57:24 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=680A62C7-15C5-E47C-F96A5F8961539268HOUSTON, Texas (SWBTS) – After a thorough assessment of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Houston campus, administrators feel blessed that God spared the facilities from extensive damage by Hurricane Ike. Although some flooding was found in the sanctuary and choir room used by Park Place Baptist Church, which resides on the seminary campus, facilities used for the theological school were unharmed. Mon 15 Sep 08 17:03:43 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=4CE6E68F-15C5-E47C-F9601E72BE73454FFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Lyndel Vaught, professor of church music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, passed away Sept. 10 of cancer. His devotion to the Lord and confidence in the faith endured to the end.Wed 10 Sep 08 10:35:12 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=429BC554-15C5-E47C-F9A427A57372DE69FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) -- Chesapeake Energy Corporation awarded a $50,000 grant to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for use in building two new playgrounds on campus. The playgrounds are scheduled to be placed at the seminary’s Robert and Goldia Naylor Children’s Center and J. Howard Williams Student Village, which houses the largest percentage of seminary students with families.Mon 08 Sep 08 10:36:56 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=4298095F-15C5-E47C-F99442B7150928E4FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Chesapeake Energy Corporation havepartnered to save approximately $75,000 annually in water consumption. Chesapeake recently dug a well and constructed a pond near the seminary’s natural gas well to help alleviate water consumption from the city’s water supply.Mon 08 Sep 08 10:32:52 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=2D8A4F45-15C5-E47C-F98816DD0373C1B1FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Paul Stutz, assistant professor of administration and church recreation, and six students from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary traveled to California July 26-Aug. 2 to partner with Vision San Diego, a three-year project of the North American Mission Board. Specifically, the team went to lead Upward Sports Camps, an evangelistic sports ministry with the motto, “Every child is a winner.”Thu 04 Sep 08 08:25:51 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=29CEC042-15C5-E47C-F93E0ACA49363D19Wes Black was selected as acting dean of Southwestern Seminary’s School of Educational Ministries after the retirement of previous dean Robert Welch. Black has served at Southwestern Seminary as a professor of student ministry since 1983 and as the associate dean for the research doctoral program since 2004.Wed 03 Sep 08 15:02:07 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=EC336BE1-15C5-E47C-F9E5BC49939DE3F9FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – During the fall convocation service at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President Paige Patterson washed the feet of Master of Theology student Anthony Moore, exemplifying Christ’s admonition to service in John 13. Patterson urged students and faculty members to “wash the feet of the saints.”Fri 22 Aug 08 15:55:37 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=EC301A77-15C5-E47C-F99617164DF5F46FFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Dorothy Patterson, professor of theology in women’s studies and first lady at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, was part of a selection committee that recently chose the location of the fifth World Congress of Families. Meeting in Washington, D.C., the 16-member selection committee set the next gathering of the congress to be in Amsterdam on Aug. 10-12, 2009.Fri 22 Aug 08 15:52:00 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=E20F13C8-15C5-E47C-F920C80CC9E94336FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary mourns the death of Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa, a man of faith and a friend. Mwanawasa suffered a stroke in June during an African Union summit in Egypt and was taken to a Paris hospital, where he remained until his death, Aug. 19. He was 59.Wed 20 Aug 08 16:39:43 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=DCF646C9-15C5-E47C-F9892426B60749F2FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – John H. Allen, a long-time professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, passed away at the age of 77 after a lengthy bout with cancer, Aug. 18. Allen played an essential part in developing a mentorship program at the seminary while serving as an adjunct professor of missions and the director of mentorships from 1994 to 2007.Tue 19 Aug 08 16:54:32 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=DCC379F9-15C5-E47C-F9A1FF9F4900B567FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Lee Williams was appointed acting dean of the College at Southwestern (CSW) by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary president Paige Patterson, Aug. 15. Williams, associate professor of history in the college, takes over for Emir Caner, the college’s first dean who recently accepted the presidency of Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Ga.Tue 19 Aug 08 15:59:03 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=DC301318-15C5-E47C-F9A036217B5D77BCFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – During the third year of excavations at Tel Gezer, Israel, archaeologists and volunteers from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary surveyed the destruction inflicted upon the ancient city during the lifetime of the biblical prophet Isaiah.Tue 19 Aug 08 13:18:02 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=BC9915E7-15C5-E47C-F9560EC322EF3261FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Gerald Aultman, professor of music theory at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, earned the distinguished title of Fellow of the American Guild of Organists (FAGO) in June. This is the premier honor that can be earned by American Guild of Organists members. Wed 13 Aug 08 10:04:53 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=BC92EC22-15C5-E47C-F9B3EE3A8CEA698BFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced its Spring 2008 Dean’s List, which includes 230 students. According to the academic catalog, “The Dean’s List is computed for the fall and spring semesters only. Undergraduate and master’s level students must be enrolled for a minimum of 10 hours and make at least a 3.90 for the semester to be included in the Dean’s List.” Wed 13 Aug 08 09:58:10 CSTThe StaffPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=6F6D2387-15C5-E47C-F9C3FD1EDE6BBF4DFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Nearly two centuries have passed since the renowned missionary and explorer David Livingstone disappeared in “deepest, darkest” Africa until an American journalist found him six years later. This summer, a student from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary followed God’s missionary call and lost his way in the head-high grass and countless intersecting footpaths of the same African bush.Tue 29 Jul 08 10:26:08 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=DB4CAF42-15C5-E47C-F98998CF22DFA167FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS)-Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary extends its condolences to the family of Dr. Dan Kent, retired professor of Old Testament. Dr. Kent passed away June 26 after spending nearly two weeks in the hospital from a heart attack.Mon 30 Jun 08 16:06:53 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=CB958DDF-15C5-E47C-F9362157DBF2EC60FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Faculty and students from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary harmonized music and missions as they visited five cities in South Korea this summer.Fri 27 Jun 08 14:52:33 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=CB47DFE3-15C5-E47C-F95CBF4B5C01FA42FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – The National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA) has selected Robert Welch, dean of the School of Educational Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, to be inducted into their Church Management Hall of Fame as the “Significant Contributor to Church Management” for 2008. Welch will be recognized during the association’s annual meeting in Nashville, July 12-16.Fri 27 Jun 08 13:27:42 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=BAD99BF0-15C5-E47C-F9F7DFD83AF7DA64FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – While soldiers, sailors and airmen in the armed services defend freedom on a daily basis, military chaplains fulfill a higher call of duty, offering spiritual freedom to those who serve our country domestically and abroad. For U.S. Army Chaplain Brandon Denning, God used his past military experience and ministry training at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to prepare him for the task.Tue 24 Jun 08 08:53:20 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=829FAA84-15C5-E47C-F9A0FCE6C47127B5FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – From Seminary Hill in Fort Worth, Texas, to a seminary on a hill in Havana, Cuba, a partnership has been forged, making it possible for Cuban pastors to receive the theological training they need to serve the Lord in a country where the gospel is spreading. For three years, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has been training professors in the areas of evangelism and missions at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Havana, which was on the verge of closing several years ago.Fri 13 Jun 08 10:51:19 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=7E7D41CA-15C5-E47C-F9FCAA5FD7C29FAEFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary welcomed alumni and friends from around the country to its centennial year alumni luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting, June 11. The seminary honored a 104-year-old pastor, a gifted musician and a denominational leader with Distinguished Alumni Awards in addition to hearing a president’s report, electing alumni association officers and celebrating Southwestern’s 100th year of training men and women for Gospel ministry.Thu 12 Jun 08 15:35:15 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=7E08F472-15C5-E47C-F919E7D1424B0951FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Eugene Florence may be 104 years old, but he is anything but set in his ways. His recent visit to Indianapolis June 9-11 marked his first trip to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and his longest flight on an airplane. Florence continues to model hard work and endurance as he experiences new things. There has rarely been a time in his life when he did not hold two full-time jobs in addition to juggling family responsibilities, odd jobs when they became available, and ministering whenever God provided an opportunity.Thu 12 Jun 08 13:28:13 CSTMichelle MyersPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=7846E2D6-15C5-E47C-F97AE1A948FCA8D7FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Despite the obstacles and challenges Rebekah Naylor has experienced in her 35 years as a medical missionary, administrator, teacher and strategy coordinator, the call to ministry she received as a teenager continues to fuel her passion for ministry. Naylor’s inspiring story has been captured in the recent biography, “Rebekah Ann Naylor, M.D.: Missionary Surgeon in Changing Times.”Wed 11 Jun 08 10:38:08 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=74AC1EB3-15C5-E47C-F98265A722C13F8BFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Derek Amos Mpinga, a native of Zimbabwe and an alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, died at age 64, May 23. Mpinga received both his Master of Religious Education (1976) and his Doctor of Education (1979) from Southwestern Seminary. Another two-time graduate of the seminary, Isaac M.T. Mwase, wrote the following obituary in his memory:Tue 10 Jun 08 17:50:14 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=507B1CF7-15C5-E47C-F95F30009C3625E6FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary simultaneously released two new editions of the Southwestern Journal of Theology this summer.Tue 03 Jun 08 17:10:23 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=07DF2AA4-15C5-E47C-F92D94A58B632F5ESouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s William R. Marshall Center for Theological Studies is moving to Castle Hills First Baptist Church of San Antonio. Rudy González, dean of the San Antonio extension center, reported that the seminary hopes to finish the move in time for fall 2008 classes.Tue 20 May 08 14:47:23 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=E8A7D289-15C5-E47C-F9E587015280671BSouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s School of Educational Ministries honored its dean, Robert Welch, with a retirement celebration, May 5. Welch has not only been the dean of the school, but he has also served as professor of administration at the seminary since 1991, and he has occupied the Hugh Seborn Simpson Chair of Administration in Religious Education.Wed 14 May 08 13:18:42 CSTBenjamin HawkinsPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=E818DABD-15C5-E47C-F9BC081422ABB3B4FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was saddened to hear of the death of Southwestern alumnus and Florida pastor Forrest Pollock, who was killed in a plane crash along with his 13-year-old son Preston, May 12. Pollock, 44, was pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Fla., near Tampa.Wed 14 May 08 10:42:33 CSTKeith CollierPress Releasehttp://www.swbts.edu/campusNews/story.cfm?id=E45F3003-15C5-E47C-F9E8F4518EB1613BFORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary president Paige Patterson challenged graduates of the Havard School for Theological Studies in Houston, Texas, to be ready for whatever God has in store for their lives and ministries. Patterson expressed his fatherly advice during the school’s spring commencement, May 10.Tue 13 May 08 17:20:53 CSTKeith CollierPress Release