Truett Seminary News

Louis Gomez Reflects on His Time as an M.Div and MSW Student

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Louis began Truett in the fall of 2001 as well as pursuing both duel degree programs in Social Work (Masters of Social Work) and Counseling (Masters of Education). Louis says, "I came here and loved it. And loved the program and loved everything that I was doing."

First Baptist pastor overcomes dyslexia to earn doctorate, enhance ministry

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Randy Wallace, pastor of First Baptist Church in Killeen, earned his Ph.D. in ministry from Baylor University recently. Wallace, who has been First Baptist's pastor for the past eight years, had planned to go into his father's repair business after he graduated from high school. Battling dyslexia, Wallace said college was the farthest thing from his mind, until he felt a calling to the ministry. Earlier this year, more than 20 years after earning his bachelor's degree in religious studies, Wallace earned a doctorate from Baylor University.

Truett Alum Records Album to Address World Issues

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

He never claimed to be the world's greatest guitar player. He knows he could probably never win "American Idol." But local musician Ethan Bryan, who describes himself as "average," loves to write and play music. It's a passion that led to the creation of his band, 5n2, eight years ago while Bryan, youth minister at Cornerstone Baptist Church, was pursuing a master's degree in divinity at Baylor University. But Bryan doesn't write songs for the sake of making music. He understands that music "sticks to you" and that musicians have an opportunity to reach many people with their songs.

Truett Graduate, Angie French, Serves Hong Kong Church

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Angie French grew up in the small town of Marble Falls, Texas, went to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, attended George W. Truett Theological Seminary in Waco, Texas, then moved to Hong Kong - a city of seven million people. She says it surprises her that she enjoys it as much as she has and how easily she adjusted and how much she has grown to love the city and people.

BGCT Executive Director Visits Truett Seminary

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Director Reverend Randel Everett made a visit to Baylor's campus Friday to talk with faculty and students at Truett Seminary. Everett was elected as new executive director for the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) in February, and officially started his tenure March 31. Everett is traveling around the state to meet with officials at Baptist institutions and to talk with pastors.

Truett Graduates Share Their Experience with Co-pastoring a Church

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

"We just love them," Kelli Barron-Agricola beams as she describes First Baptist Spring Branch in Houston, Texas. The people are open-minded, faithful, willing to think creatively, and overcome obstacles, especially about ministry. In 2004, the members of FBSB thought creatively about ministry and their vacant senior pastor position and called Kelli and Cory Agricola together as co-pastors.

Two Truett Alums to Speak in Baylor Chapel In April

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Truett Seminary alums, Julie Merritt and Matt Cook will be speaking in the Baylor University chapel on April 2nd and April 23rd respectively. Baylor Chapel takes place in Waco Hall at 10 and 11 a.m. on each of these days.

Kentucky Baptist Fellowship Hires Associate Coordinator of Missions

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On March 29, 2008 the Coordinating Council of Kentucky Baptist Fellowship, meeting at Highlands Baptist Church, Louisville, voted to hire Truett Seminary alum, Joshua Speight as the new Associate Coordinator for Missions. He begins work April 25, 2008. Speight will coordinate missions efforts on a statewide basis with a focus on Mountain Hope, the rural poverty initiative in Eastern Kentucky.

Truett & Toliver: Sunday Night Live

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous," these were the words echoed by both Russell Hutchison and Fredricc Brock, two first year students at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, when they heard that the Fall of 2007's preacher of the year, Emily McGowin, had never preached in public before. Russell says, "We heard her preach, she is a wonderful preacher. This caliber of a scholar and a preacher had never gotten the opportunity to perfect that gift. And so we started talking about doing something about that."

Influential Theologian To Speak On 'Open Theism' at Truett Seminary

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. John E. Sanders, a creative and influential evangelical theologian who is known for working out the idea of "open theism," will give the annual Willson-Addis Endowed Lecture in Practical Christianity at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Paul W. Powell Chapel at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Olson Earns 2008 Christianity Today Book Award

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Roger E. Olson, professor of theology at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, was honored with a 2008 CT Award of Merit in the Apologetics/Evangelism category for his book Questions to All of Your Answers: A Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith (Zondervan, 2007).

Truett Covenant Group Still Meets Together After Graduation

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

On a sunny, Texas summer day in August of 2000, four women from across the globe began their journeys through George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Jan Cason, Debbie Rarick, Claire Shell, and Irena Vlajnic brought their personalities, experiences, joys, sorrows, passions, and hopes to Truett and into their spiritual formation Covenant Group. What makes this covenant group unique is that after finishing the six semesters of required spiritual formation curriculum, the women keep meeting. After they graduated, they realized that graduation did not end their friendships or community, and still meet monthly four years later.

York Premieres New Hymn Text at Forum on Music and Christian Scholarship

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Truett Seminary professor, Dr. Terry W. York, will be premiering a new hymn text at the Forum on Music and Christian Scholarship taking place at Baylor University on Friday, February 29th, 2008.

Glenns Provide Community for Students at USC

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"Sometimes I feel like I don't exist in this country," an Indian student told Aaron and Stephanie Glenn. The Glenns, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel, have heard similar expressions of loneliness during the past three years, as they've ministered to international students at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, which has the highest population of international students of any college in the United States.

Women in Ministry Conference

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

On March 31, 2008, George W. Truett Theological Seminary will host the Baptist General Convention of Texas' second semi-annual Women in Ministry Conference. The conference is open to all men and women, students and life-long learners, ministers and anyone interested in learning more about women in ministry.

Gloer Named Garland Chair of Preaching

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary paid tribute to two faculty members simultaneously when Hulitt Gloer was installed as inaugural holder of the school's David E. Garland Chair of Preaching--an endowed post named in honor of the seminary's dean. Garland joined the Truett faculty in 1997 after more than 20 years at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Garland, a New Testament scholar, serves as the William M. Hinson Professor of Scriptures and was named dean last year.

Hobbs Ordained to the Gospel Ministry

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Aimee Hobbs (Truett '05) was ordained by Broadway Baptist Church in Ft. Worth on January 23rd, 2008.

An Interview with Truett Alum, James Tippit

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

ames, a native of Garland, Texas, began his journey into ministry and ultimately the pastorate when he was attending the University of North Texas. He was active in Young Life and ministered primarily behind the scenes, playing and running around with children. He says that at that time he had no desire to preach and believed that his personality did not fit with what he assumed was a "pastor personality." However, he was asked to speak at a Young Life student staff meeting, and at the end of the evening a close friend of James told him that if he did not preach, he would be missing God's call on his life.

Truett Seminary to Award Garland Chair

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The George W. Truett Theological Seminary will name Dr. Hulitt Gloer the inaugural David E. Garland Chair of Preaching during a special Chapel service at 9:30 a.m. today in the seminary's Paul W. Powell Chapel.

Truett Professor To Serve As Inaugural Garland Chair of Preaching

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will install Dr. William Hulitt Gloer as the inaugural David E. Garland Chair of Preaching, during a special chapel service at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the seminary's Paul W. Powell Chapel. The service will be followed by a reception in the Truett narthex.

Q & A With Truett Dean, Dr. David Garland

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

On June 1, 2007, Dr. David E. Garland, The William B. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, succeeded Paul Powell as Truett dean. Randy Fiedler of BaylorNews spoke with Dr. Garland about the opportunities and challenges ahead for the seminary.

Baylor's Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching at Truett Seminary to Present Winter Pastors' School

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary and the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching will host ministers and seminarians from around the country for the Winter Pastors' School on Feb. 4-6 on the Baylor campus.This year's conference will feature Dr. Calvin Miller, professor of preaching and pastoral ministry at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University and author of more than 40 books of popular theology and inspiration. Music will be led by Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Kyle Matthews.

Truett's Women of the Cloth

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

In the fall of 2007, several female Truett Seminary students gathered together to encourage one another in their ministerial call from God and discuss their journey through seminary. They call themselves Women of the Cloth, and God has called each of them to preach.

Meg Cooper Shares About Her Journey and Calling to Pastoral Ministry

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Meg says that the circumstances that ultimately brought her to George W. Truett Theological Seminary and into pastoral ministry began when her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, for her husband Ralph to attend law school. She became involved with a large inter-faith women's group at an American Baptist Church and by default became the leader because she had more biblical education than anyone else in the group. Meg recalls that the women in the group had professional and graduate degrees and would ask probing questions: "The questions being asked were really deep and it wasn't the typical answer that was enough," she says. Continuing she says, "I realized that I wasn't as equipped as I wanted to be to answer the questions. They thought I was giving great answers, but I knew that at some point there was a level that I needed to go past. And I really felt a call to come to seminary."

Sharkey Pursues M.Phil. at the University of St. Andrews

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

In 2004, Jo Ann Sharkey graduated from George W. Truett Theological Seminary with her Masters of Divinity in Theology. As her time at Baylor and Truett concluded adventures in ministry and academia began that lead her through College Station, Texas, Pasadena, California, and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Truett Student, Christopher Mack, To Speak in Baylor Chapel

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Truett Seminary student Christopher Mack will speak at the Baylor University's undergraduate chapel on Wednesday, January 30th at 10a.m. and 11a.m.

Truett Graduate Won't Let Disability Deter Missionary Work in India

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Traveling to rugged locations far from the comforts of home to do mission work isn't a task for the faint-hearted. But the thought of someone doing so in a wheelchair with only limited use of one arm is enough to spark disbelief. Even among people who believe God can move mountains. Even when those people are family members. Heather Herschap, 27, who graduated Friday from Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, has surprised and inspired family, friends, mentors and fellow students with her courage and commitment -- and she's just getting started.

An Interview with Truett Graduate Brooke Holloway on Her First Year in Full-time Ministry

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Brooke Holloway, a December 2006 Truett graduate, is the Minister of Youth and Community Missions at Central Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas where she is completing her first year of full-time ministry.

Both Sides of Christmas Culture Wars Need to Chill - An Article by Dr. Roger Olson

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Recently a giant national chain of home improvement stores referred to its holiday trees as "family trees" instead of as "Christmas trees." In response to an outcry from mostly conservative Christians, it changed the label back to "Christmas trees." Personally, I'm bemused by both the change and the response from Christians.

Into all the World: A Truett Seminary Graduate Serves in Kurdistan

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Truett Seminary alum, "Silas Bishop", shares about his journey since graduating from Truett Seminary.

No Easy Answer On Where Jesus Would Go to Church - An Article by Dr. Roger Olson

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Where would Jesus go to church? A few years ago the acronym WWJD began popping up on bracelets, bumper stickers and T-shirts. It stood for What Would Jesus Do? -- the subtitle of the nineteen-century novel In His Steps. Ironically, the purveyors of the WWJD paraphernalia were mostly ultra-conservative Christians. Charles Sheldon, author of In His Steps, was a leader of the social gospel movement generally associated with liberal Christianity. On the heels of the WWJD craze came books with titles like What Would Jesus Drive? So, I'll join the crowd and ask: Where would Jesus go to church?

Stephen Farrar Ordained Into The Gospel Ministry

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Truett Alumnus, Stephen Farrar, was ordained into the gospel ministry on October 14, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of Galax, VA. He is currently serving as music minister at First Galax. He has been there since November of 2006.

Truett Seminary Honorary Alumna, Joy Fenner, Elected as BGCT President

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Former church secretary Joy Fenner defeated West Texas preacher David Lowrie by 60 votes to become the first female president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas on Monday afternoon at the group's annual meeting in Amarillo. Fenner, who was named an honorary alumna of George W. Truett Theological Seminary in 2001, is a retired missionary who has risen in the ranks of Baptist life.

Texas Baptist Ministry Awards Presented at the Friends of Truett Dinner at BGCT Annual Meeting

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

AMARILLO--Passion for missions provided the dominant theme of the 2007 Texas Baptist Ministry Awards, presented during the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in Amarillo Oct. 29. Elmin Howell accepted the W. Winfred Moore Award for lifetime ministry achievement. Cindy and Dennis Wiles took the George W. Truett Award for ministerial excellence. And Dick Hurst--who was unable to attend--was named the recipient of the Marie Mathis Award for lay ministry.

Student Works Toward Certificate of Ministry While Deployed in Iraq

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Lynch, shares about working on his certificate of ministry through the Truett Seminary Certificate of Ministry program while being deployed in Iraq.

Baylor Professors Among ALA's Top 10 Religion Authors for 2007

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The American Library Association has included the works of two Baylor University professors - The Listening Heart: Vocation and the Crisis of Modern Culture by the late Dr. A.J. "Chip" Conyers and Discovering God: The Origins of the Great Religions and the Evolution of Belief by Dr. Rodney Stark - in its list of Top 10 Books in Religion for 2007. The list was published in the Oct. 1 edition of ALA's Booklist Magazine.

Truett Alum, Lizzie Fortenberry, Shares About Her Experience Working with International Families in Los Angeles

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Los Angeles, California brings to mind a myriad of images: film stars, sandy beaches, extravagant shopping, congested highways, and millions of people. No matter how one imagines L.A., people are usually in the picture. It is the people of L.A., especially international students and their families, with whom Lizzie Fortenberry lives and works.

Truett Professor Has Book Named to Top 10

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The American Library Association has named The Listening Heart: Vocation and the Crisis of Modern Culture by A.J. Conyers to list of top 10 religion books for 2007.

Truett Seminary Welcomes Former Toliver Chapel Baptist Church Pastor For Fall Preaching Convocation

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

A former Waco pastor and renowned specialist in the theory and method of African American preaching and worship will be the featured speaker at the annual Fall Preaching Convocation Oct. 15-16 at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Truett Student, Christopher Mack, Helps Baylor Undergraduates Practice Ministry in New Program

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This year, a new form of ministry has started for the men living in Penland Residence Hall. Christopher Mack, resident chaplain in Penland, started a program this year that, so far, is only being done in this residence hall.

True to the Call - An Article About Truett Seminary from the Latest Edition of Baylor Magazine

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Nearly a century after Truett came to Baylor, then-Baylor President Herbert H. Reynolds presented the idea of starting a seminary at Baylor that would uphold traditional Baptist ideas and beliefs and naming it after the man who had saved the university so many years before.

New Testament Scholar Speaks at Truett

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, is delivering the annual Parchman Endowed Lectures this week at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Witherington, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar, addresses the formation of the New Testament canon as well as methodologies in the historical study of these sacred texts.

At a Time When Seminaries are Seeing Moderate Growth, Baylor's Truett has Record Enrollment

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

In George W. Truett Theological Seminary's early days, recalls David E. Garland, current dean, "everyone thought that if we'd open our doors, people would just flock in."

Leading New Testament Scholar To Give Truett's Parchman Lectures

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will bring another in a long line of world-renowned theologians to the Baylor campus, when Dr. Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, delivers the annual Parchman Endowed Lectures Oct. 2-4 in the seminary's Paul Powell Chapel. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Amarillo Minister to be Nominated for BGCT Second Vice President at Hometown Meeting

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Citing his effectiveness in mobilizing laity for missions involvement, Bill Brian has announced his intention to nominate (Truett Alum) Jeff Raines, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, for second vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Putting Actions To Words - An Interview with Truett Students Scott Shelton and Tihara Vargas

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Among the many options available to students considering a seminary education, George W. Truett Theological Seminary stands out for its emphasis on both the theoretical and the practical.

Truett to be Honorary Sponsor of the Kyle Lake Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary will serve as honorary sponsor the Kyle Lake Foundation's inaugural golf tournament, Sept. 28 at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco.

Call Clarification Important at Baptist Schools

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Some students' call to ministry is confirmed when they are undergraduates, but "they do not have becoming the pastor of a church in their sights," said David Garland, dean of Baylor's Truett Theological Seminary. "I think that the seminary, however, is now the setting where this calling is being heard and affirmed."

George W. Truett Theological Seminary Enrollment Exceeds 400 Students

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

With more than 400 students in its programs, Truett Seminary officials are pleased with the record enrollment and the continued growth of the 13-year-old seminary on Baylor's campus.

Associate professor aims to 'FOCUS' students

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Waco, Tibet, Zambia. God-given purpose can be found and fulfilled in any of these places. At least that's what you'll hear at FOCUS, where Dr. Michael Stroope, associate professor at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, will be the keynote speaker this weekend.

Baptists Mark Centennial of Social Work Education for Churches

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Looking back, Mallory Homeyer (Truett Seminary and Baylor School of Social Work student) recalls how her desire to help other people was nurtured during her early years at First Baptist Church of Kenedy, where her mother was deeply involved in Woman's Missionary Union.

Baylor Mourns Death Of Dedicated Supporter

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Longtime Baylor University supporter and Alumna Honoris Causa Eula Mae Baugh passed away Aug. 29 in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 89. Baugh and her late husband, John F. Baugh, were ardent supporters of Baylor Univeristy and Truett Seminary. The Baughs made the lead gift to construct a permanent home for the seminary in 1997.

Calvinist view of bridge collapse distorts God's character

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Truett professor, Dr. Roger Olson, offers his opinion to the Baylor Lariat concerning the Calvinistic view some have taken in response to the recent bridge collapse in Minnesota's Twin Cities.

Truett Students Participate in Baylor Summer Missions in Kenya

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Students from Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary trained future Kenyan leaders in HIV/AIDS education, evangelism, church leadership and community development, as well as business sustainability. The teams worked with several faith-based organizations in order to accomplish their goals.

Maciel to Be Installed as Seventh President of BUA

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Former Truett Seminary Assistant Dean, René Maciel, will be installed as the seventh President of The Baptist University of the Americas on September 28th. Truett professor, Dr. Hulitt Gloer, will deliver the inaugural address.

Truett Graduates Participate in Pastoral Residency

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Truett Graduates Jay Hogewood and Sean Allen are among those who have completed the pastoral residency program at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.

Arnold Earns PhD in Counseling Psychology

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Truett alum, Wade Arnold, has recently earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Florida.

Buerkle Joins Staff at Memorial Baptist Church

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Richard Buerkle has recently joined the staff of Memorial Baptist Church in Arlington, VA.

CBF Church Starts Boot Camp Brings 36 to Truett Seminary For Training

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Thirty-six prospective church starters attended the boot camp July 29-Aug. 3 at Baylor University's Truett Seminary in Waco, Texas. The Fellowship co-sponsored the fourth annual boot camp with American Baptist Churches USA and Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT). The event offers opportunities for networking, learning about practical resources and assessing ministerial gifts and calling.

Karen Pennings ('01) and Kevin Manus Joined in Marriage, on April 14, 2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Karen Pennings ('01) and Kevin Manus were married in Macon, Georgia, on April 14, 2007.

Truett Alum, Sean Allen, to be Pastor at FBC DeLand, FL

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

First Baptist Church of DeLand will welcome a new pastor, the Rev. Sean Allen of Dallas, Monday, Sept. 17.

Truett Professor and Student Travel to Ghana to Teach Preaching

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Joel Gregory and Vincent Asamoah traveled to Ghana in May to preach in the capital city and other areas and hold a preaching seminar for Ghanaian ministers.

CBF field personnel facilitate work of churches in Thailand

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

When Christy and Jason Edwards (Truett Seminay alums) traveled to speak at churches throughout the U.S., they asked for the prayers and encouragement of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship partner congregations. Frequently people ask the Edwards, who this summer will end their two years of service as CBF Global Service Corps field personnel, "How can we give to your ministry? We want to make sure that our money impacts what you are doing."

Baylor's Truett Seminary Names New Associate Dean

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. David Garland, dean of Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, has announced the appointment of Dr. Dennis Tucker, associate professor of Christian scripture, as associate dean of the seminary.

Baylor Hosts Medical Ethics Conference for Practicing Health Care Professionals

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Nationally prominent experts in medical and health care ethics with credentials in law, medicine, philosophy and theology will be among the speakers during Baylor University's annual Medical Ethics Conference on June 8-9 at George W. Truett Theological Seminary on the Baylor campus.

With 10 years under their belts, first Truett grads reflect on ministry

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Ten years past graduation, Truett Theological Seminary's first students remain fascinated with--and challenged by--people who receive their ministry. They're also still committed to learning how to minister, and they believe new seminary graduates should embrace their calling, they said in reply to a survey reflecting on their decade out of seminary.

Two Baylor students creating area's first immigration legal aid center

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Viviana Triana and Tihara Vargas, graduate students at Baylor's School of Social Work, are attempting to set up a permanent legal service center in Waco to help immigrants navigate the complicated and costly process of coming to this country.

Baylor Mourns Death of President Emeritus Herbert H. Reynolds

Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University President Emeritus Herbert H. Reynolds, the 11th president of Texas' oldest continuously operating university, died suddenly May 25 in Angel Fire, N.M. He was 77.

Funeral Services Announced For Herbert Reynolds

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The family of Herbert H. Reynolds, President Emeritus of Baylor University who passed away unexpectedly on May 25 in New Mexico, has announced arrangements associated with Dr. Reynolds' funeral and memorial in his honor.

S.A. Baptist school picks new leader from Baylor

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

René Maciel, assistant dean at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary, has been named president of Baptist University of the Americas, a 60-year-old school in San Antonio known for its training in Hispanic-oriented ministry.

Maciel named president at Baptist University of the Americas

Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

René Maciel, assistant dean at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary, has been named president of the Baptist University of the Americas, effective Aug. 6. Baptist University of the Americas' trustees elected Maciel, 48, at their May 7 meeting.

Baptist Leaders to Receive Annual Truett Awards at Baylor Commencement

Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Baylor Alumni Association will honor Joy Fenner of Garland, Texas, and Dr. Bill Sherman of Fairview, Tenn., with the George W. Truett Distinguished Church Service Award, during Baylor University's morning and afternoon commencement exercises on May 12 at the Ferrell Center.

Leaders Discuss Missions Opportunities and Challenges

Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

About 100 missions leaders from agencies, institutions, conventions and churches gathered at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary at the invitation of Baptist General Convention of Texas President Steve Vernon and Executive Director Charles Wade.

Baylor Mourns Death of Student

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Caitlin Creed, a freshman social work major from Homewood, Ala., died in a car accident yesterday about 9:30 p.m. near Palestine. She was on her way to her grandparents' home in Tyler. Caitlin was the daughter of Dr. Brad Creed, former dean of Truett Seminary and now provost at Samford University, and his wife, Cathy.

Career Achievement - Dr. Brian Harbour

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Former Truett Seminary professor, Dr. Brian Harbour, will retire from the pastorate of First Baptist Church of Richardson on April 30th.

Rob Nash to speak at Truett Seminary luncheon at CBF General Assembly

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Rob Nash, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Global Missions coordinator, will be the featured speaker at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary luncheon scheduled during the CBF General Assembly in Washington, D.C. The luncheon will be held from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Grand Hyatt, Constitution Ballroom C/D.

Program changes Texas, life by life

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Dean, Paul Powell, provides a brief synopsis of the recent recognition service for those who have completed the Certificate of Ministry program at Truett Seminary.

Truett Certificate of Ministry Program Presents Completion Certificates

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Certificate of Ministry Program at George W. Truett Theological Seminary presents 10 students with certificates of ministry.

Baylor's Truett Seminary Hosts Hispanic Preaching Conference March 30-31

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will host nearly 200 pastors and laypeople who minister in Hispanic churches during the annual Hispanic Preaching Conference March 30-31 at Truett Seminary.

Truett to hold Hispanic Preaching Conference

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

George W. Truett Theological Seminary will sponsor its fifth annual Hispanic Preaching Conference today and Saturday. The conference is headed by Truett Seminary, the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Baptist University of the Americas.

Video from the 2007 Parchman Lectures Available Online

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

All three lectures delivered by Dr. Justo Gonzalez, on March 6th, 7th and 8th, as part of the Parchaman Endowed Lecture Series can now be viewed online.

Truett Dean Expected to Uphold Legacy

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

After skyrocketing George W. Truett Theological Seminary's endowment to $30 million above the average seminary's $8 million coffer, Dr. Paul W. Powell is stepping down as seminary dean. Dr. David Garland, Truett Academic Affairs Associate Dean, is stepping up to take his place.

Garland Appointed Dean, As Powell Announces Retirement From Truett Seminary

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Randall O'Brien, provost and executive vice president at Baylor University, has announced the appointment of Dr. David E. Garland, associate dean for academic affairs and The William B. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures, as dean of George W. Truett Theological Seminary. A unanimous selection of the Truett faculty, Garland will begin his term as dean on June 1, succeeding well-known Texas Baptist pastor and leader Paul W. Powell, who will officially retire on May 31.

1st Annual Paul Powell Golf Classic to be Held on May 2nd

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Truett Seminary will be holding the 1st Annual Paul Powell Golf Classic on May 1st, 2007 at Bear Ridge Golf Club. The tournament will be a 4-man scramble with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

Truett To Hold Parchman Lectures

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600

World-renowned theologian, author and ordained minister of the United Methodist Church, Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez has been chosen as this year's speaker for the Parchman Endowed Lecture, which begins today and ends on Thursday.

Baylor Mourns Passing of Philanthropist, Former Regent

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Funeral services for entrepreneur, philanthropist and former Baylor University Regent John F. Baugh will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston. The founder and retired senior chairman of SYSCO Corporation died March 5 in San Antonio at the age of 91. He served Baylor from 1987-96 as a trustee and regent and generously supported numerous Baylor programs and projects, wherever he saw a need, for more than 20 years.

African American Leadership Workshop at Truett - March 9-10, 2007

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600

MARCH 9-10, 2007 at GEORGE W. TRUETT SEMINARY, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, WACO Providing Innovative yet practical training opportunities for leadership in the African American Church.

Dr. Justo Gonzalez To Give Parchman Endowed Lectures on 'God's Sabbath and Ours'

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will bring another in a long line of world-renowned theologians to the Baylor campus, when Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez delivers the annual Parchman Endowed Lectures March 6-8 in the seminary's Paul Powell Chapel.

Doctrinal Conference to 'Explore the Meaning of Jesus's Lordship

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Howard K. Batson, Baylor University regent and pastor of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, will speak on his book "Jesus is Lord: Exploring the Meaning of Jesus's Lordship" during a luncheon at noon Wednesday, March 7, in the Piper Great Hall of George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Garland to speak at the NACSW Convention in Dallas March 8-11

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. David Garland will be speaking at the North American Association of Christian Social Workers Convention in Dallas, TX.

Baylor aims to lead Christian music field

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

An article from the Baylor Lariat about the Center for Christian Music Studies board meeting which took place at Truett Seminary on Thursday, February 22nd, 2007.

Author tells pastors God is 'defragging and rebooting' church

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

An article from the Baptist Standard about author Leonard Sweet's message at the 5th Annual Conference for Pastors and Laity at Truett Seminary.

Truett Seminary to Host Blood Drive on February 27th

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Truett Seminary will be hosting an American Red Cross "Special Recognition" blood drive on Tuesday, February 27th to honor ten loyal donors who are committed to the unselfish act of donating blood.

Pitman Has Article Published in Next-Wave E-zine

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Truett graduate, Ann Pitman, has an article in this month's edition of The Next-Wave E-zine.

Dorrell Publishes Two New Books

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Jimmy Dorrell recently had his book "Trolls and Truth: 14 Realities About Today's Church That We Don't Want to See" published by New Hope Publishers and he has a second book coming out in May titled: "Plunge2poverty: An Intensive Poverty Simulation Experience", also being published by New Hope.

York To Be Member of New Hymnal Committee

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Terry York has accepted an invitation from Mercer University to be a member of their new hymnal committee.

Community volunteers accept recognition

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Inaugural winners of the George W. Truett Servant Leader Award announced.

CBF New Church Starts Boot Camp at Truett Seminary

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

This year the CBF Boot Camp for Church Starts will take place July 29th - August 3rd in Waco, TX at Baylor Univeristy's Truett Seminary.

Fortenberry finds common ground with international women in Los Angeles

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Truett Seminary graduate and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Global Missions field personnel Lizzie Fortenberry has made it her mission to connect with the women from around the world who live in Southern California.

Leonard Sweet tells pastors to embrace change, 'get over' postmodern shift

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Leonard Sweet speaks at the 5th annual Conference for Pastors and Laity at George W. Truett Seminary.