The first Baptist missionary to a foreign land was not William Carey or Adoniram Judson, but a little-known former slave who took the gospel to Jamaica nearly a decade before Carey departed England for India.    «view»

What once provided a home for elderly single women will now help to provide financial assistance to students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.    «view»

Alumni and friends of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary gathered together to honor the work of President Daniel Akin, as well as honor alumnus and outgoing president of the Southern Baptist Convention Johnny Hunt.    «view»

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - After contributions from sources across the nation, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary now has the full funding for the new Johnny Hunt Chair of Biblical Preaching.    «view»

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to be faithful to the mission of God - the Great Commission - even in the midst of criticism over affiliations with those who believe differently, said president Daniel Akin    «view»

When Southern Baptists chase hard after Jesus Daniel Akin said they will be able to faithfully run the race of faith, adding people of every tribe, tongue and nation to the great hall of faith.    «view»

More than 200 graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and The College at Southeastern walked across the stage in Binkley Chapel on May 28, receiving degrees in a variety of disciplines.    «view»

The question isn't whether or not a Great Commission Resurgence is happening. The question remains, though, whether the Southern Baptist Convention will be a part of it.    «view»

In his last sermon at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as president of the International Mission Board, Jerry Rankin said the problem with fulfilling the Great Commission was the lack of motivation on the part of Jesus' followers.    «view»

David Platt said he is often asked the question, "What happens to the innocent man in Africa who has never heard the gospel?" The challenge, he said, is not to answer that question, but to alleviate the question altogether.    «view»

Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary elected four professors, added a degree program and approved a modest budget increase at their spring meeting April 12-13.    «view»

Looking for peace, meaning and purpose in any place but in the good news of Jesus Christ will lead all believers into idolatry and will lead pastors to preach moral messages that do nothing to spiritually transform people.    «view»

In explaining what has become one of his personal catch-phrases, "Stay close and clean," Johnny Hunt, pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Ga., taught on the transition from hearing to receiving so that believers can be doing the word of God.    «view»

Since the Seminario Bautista Vida Nueva was started in August of 2008, the school has educated over 85 students under the teaching of various professors, including several Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty members.    «view»

The debate among Christian theologians is sometimes expressed as a tension between God's total sovereignty over the world and man's free will to make his own choices, often using the labels "Calvinist" and "Arminian."    «view»

The future of expositional preaching depends not on perfect sermon preparation, but on the faithfulness of the saints to humble themselves before God in prayer, seeking to know him and correctly understand his word.    «view»

The grand narrative of God's redemption through Christ is the story of Scripture and must be the story of Bible-centered preaching, said Baptist theologian and academic leader Robert Sloan to students in Southeastern Seminary's chapel service February 11.    «view»

In sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with dying men, the problem is not only cultures that do not want to hear the gospel message, but Christians who do not understand the gospel, and thus don't preach it or live it out.    «view»

Andreas Köstenberger, a professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has written an important new book on the theology of John's New Testament writings.    «view»

During the opening chapel service of the spring semester, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary president Daniel Akin addressed the gathered student body about the marks of a healthy community of faith.    «view»

David Nelson, dean of the faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, announced his resignation Feb. 3, citing health reasons as his primary concern.    «view»

A biblical model of church governance is important for a church seeking to fulfill the Great Commission, a Southeastern professor argues in a new book on the importance of the New Testament office of elder.    «view»

One hundred and sixteen students were awarded degrees as part of the fall 2009 graduation ceremonies December 18 at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and its undergraduate school, The College at Southeastern.    «view»

Before God's people can focus on God's priorities, Daniel Akin said they must fall passionately in love with him.    «view»

What is the role of believers in caring for creation? The connection between God's creation and God's image-bearers was the topic of a recent conference at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Creation Care: A Theology of Creation Stewardship explored the historical approaches by Christians to creation care, the current need for good stewardship and the various issues associated with creation care.    «view»

Two Southeastern New Testament professors, along with a colleague from a Baptist college, have written a book that aims to introduce pastors and students to the world of New Testament scholarship while also nurturing their faith.    «view»

News of an increase in enrollment was reported to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's trustees during their fall meeting at the Wake Forest, N.C., campus.    «view»

Taking his cues for ministry from Paul's first letter to Timothy, as well as from his grandfather's "Modesto Manifesto," Will Graham taught Southeastern students ways to safeguard their ministry for the glory of God.    «view»

In a recent two-day conference event, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary partnered with 9Marks to host a conference for pastors, teaching them to faithfully exposit the word of God as they preach and teach.    «view»

One of the biggest misconceptions about student ministry in 2009 is the idea that students are not hungry for deep theology, said Alvin Reid.    «view»

For an effective life and ministry for the Kingdom, Hayes Wicker advises total surrender – a yielding of the right of way – to God.    «view»

The importance of one degree of error is not only relevant for airplanes and golf ball trajectories, but it is vitally important to the life of a believer as well.    «view»

Southeastern Seminary President Daniel Akin underwent successful surgery on his colon September 4 and is now resting.    «view»

In his opening address of the semester, Southeastern President Daniel Akin taught on the vision of the exalted Lamb of God, seen in the book of Revelation and the life of Lisu missionary James Fraser.    «view»

Southeastern Seminary students, faculty and staff were blessed this week to be able to donate money and gifts in excess of $60,000 to support the International Mission Board in a time of economic hardship.    «view»

David Nelson does not fear outsiders undermining the sacred writings of Scripture as much as he fears those who claim to believe the Bible preaching a false gospel from the pulpit.    «view»

As a professor, John Burkett does not share his students' obsession with better grades. He is, however, obsessed with students becoming better communicators and better writers.    «view»

Three Southeastern professors have contributed to a recent book examining the emerging/emergent church movement that is generating discussion throughout North American evangelicalism.    «view»

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - In the midst of tough economic times Southern Baptists are being challenged to dig deeply and financially support international missions by giving to a special Lottie Moon Christmas offering during August.    «view»

The gospel is relevant not only for those overseas who have not heard its message, but also for those unreached people groups within the United States who have not heard of salvation through faith in Christ.    «view»

The day after the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force motion passed at the Southern Baptist Convention, some of its biggest supporters came together to rejoice at the work of God in the 2009 Southern Baptist Convention.    «view»

Daniel Akin dreams of a mighty response of Southern Baptists at the Southern Baptist Convention in which God's people rally together for the advancement of the Great Commission.    «view»

According to Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt, a "perfect storm" is coming.    «view»

The Southern Baptist Convention is far too comfortable in a world racing toward hell, said Alvin Reid.    «view»

Consistent love for each other and a focus on Christ are among the marks of a health community of faith. Southeastern President Daniel Akin presented those marks, along with others found in Hebrews 13, on June 6 to the audience at Advance ’09, a conference held in Durham, N.C., on the importance of the local church.    «view»

The church is God's chosen tool to grow his kingdom in the present age, and while often not pretty the church still deserves her pastors' devotion, said Ed Stetzer.    «view»

What should the church be doing in the world? That was the question discussed by several panelists, including Southeastern President Daniel Akin, June 4 at a forum called "Church and Culture - Enemies or Allies?" sponsored by First Baptist Church of Durham, N.C., in conjunction with the Advance '09 conference being held at the nearby Durham Performing Arts Center.    «view»

In a Binkley Chapel ceremony Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and The College at Southeastern celebrated the commencement of the spring 2009 semester by conferring degrees on 210 graduates.    «view»

As men and women from Southeastern Seminary prepare to pour into ministries over the summer and for the rest of their lives, Daniel Akin urged them to beware of and avoid the snares that often plague ministers of the gospel.    «view»

There is a method to being an effective pastor, and it involves standing faithfully at the intersection of shepherding and good theology.    «view»

Should Christians be concerned with pollution in the world's atmosphere and oceans, extinction of thousands of species and the environmental toll of using fossil fuels?    «view»

Preaching on the "bad news of the gospel," Jerry Rankin, President of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, compelled believers to go to share the salvific message of Christ Jesus to those who have not heard it, lest the good news become bad news to those who die without hearing the gospel message.    «view»

Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary approved a budget for next year that will not raise tuition for students and will not call for any job eliminations on campus.    «view»

President Daniel Akin delivered to a crowded chapel what he termed the key axioms of a Great Commission Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention.    «view»

Just as the early church's hymns represented "Christological explosions of worship," so should modern worship include attention to appropriate theological teaching and singing.    «view»

In studying culture and its effects on believers and non-believers, Ken Myers said it is important to study why culture has formed the way it has and what implications this has on churches and ministers in forming disciples.    «view»

Unity in the body of Christ can be destroyed by pride, an unforgiving heart and unwillingness to join together for the sake of the gospel message, said speakers during Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's LifeWay Conference Week.    «view»

Believers should not have to choose between traditional church practices and doctrines and new ideas that emerge to advance the Gospel.    «view»

In times of suffering, difficulties and struggles, David Platt said believers have the perfect chance to hear from God and see his greatness revealed.    «view»

What makes your life compelling? That was the challenge posed by evangelism professor Alvin Reid to more than 1,000 high school students from across North Carolina and southern Virginia at the Reach Up Rally, held on February 15 at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Reach Up was sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and hosted by The College at Southeastern, an undergraduate school of Southeastern Seminary. In addition to Reid the event featured popular rock band Rush of Fools.    «view»

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's campus came to life over the weekend as 1,400 college students and young adults flooded the grounds to hear from well-known speakers about how to see the gospel come to life.    «view»

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's president, Daniel Akin, opened a new semester of chapel services with a challenge to students to pass on God's truth to the next generation.    «view»

Before David Nelson trusted God for his salvation, he said persecuting Christian evangelicals was a sport for him.    «view»

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel Akin announced Dec. 12 that Bruce R. Ashford will be the new dean of The College at Southeastern, the school's undergraduate program.    «view»

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and its undergraduate school, The College at Southeastern, held their graduation ceremonies on Friday, December 12 in Binkley Chapel on Southeastern's campus.    «view»

With the help of a $126,500 grant from The Energy Foundation, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is making strides toward becoming better stewards of God's creation.    «view»