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Southwestern students vital to Texas Motor Speedway evangelism efforts

FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) -- Southwestern students are a vital part of the continuing ministry of Texas Alliance Raceway Ministries (TXARM), said Cameron Moore, a Southwestern student and member of the raceway ministry’s executive council. more »

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Master Chorale sings biblical songs surrounding Christ’s birth

FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) -- Southwestern Seminary’s Master Chorale opened the holiday season with their “Gloria!” concert at Truett Auditorium, Nov. 13. more »

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Wheelchair ramp added to Price Hall

FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary held a ribbon cutting in honor of Robert Mathis, professor of administration in the School of Church and Family Ministries, marking the newest wheelchair accessibility ramp to Price Hall, Nov. 6. Although the building was already wheelchair accessible, the new ramp, located on the West side of Price Hall, is at the closest entrance from the parking lot. more »

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Richard Ross: students impacting parents, churches

FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Richard Ross, professor of student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, encourages parents of high school graduates to help their sons and daughters pursue missions for a year before starting college. This time on the field can cultivate a passion for the Great Commission that can impact their parents and their churches, he said. more »

Southwestern News Magazine :: Fall 2009 | Volume 68, No. 1

FEATURES

A refreshing sound - Anna Knight »
Knight’s calling to music has been renewed while at Southwestern.

Beyond Worship Wars »
The “worship wars” in evangelical churches across the country fall in the category of wars that should never have happened.

Called to play - Young Kyoung Kwon »
For Young Kyoung Kwon, a recent doctoral graduate from Southwestern Seminary, playing the piano was a ministry even during childhood.

Jazz it up! Bringing worship back to the future »
Southwestern Seminary’s School of Church Music is coming out of the ‘50s—by returning to musical styles rooted in the 1890s and the early 20th century.

Making music for the church - Darby Hughes »
Darby Hughes admits that only a few years ago, he had no desire to serve God as a music minister. Although he loved music, the image of a contemporary Christian performer seemed more appealing than that of a church musician.

Striking a Missionary Chord »
Donald Orr stirred in his seat. The young music student had experienced this frustration during previous seminary Missions Day chapel services.

The Importance of Musical Scholarship »
The business of the School of Church Music is to reach people with the Gospel. Whether that medium consists of one man and a guitar, an intricate orchestra, or a pipe organ, one over-arching rule applies.

Then & Now: The Crescendo of Past to Present »
Like a musical masterpiece, Southwestern’s legacy of training men and women for music ministry plays as a collection of movements composed by God.

There is Hope for Church Music »
As Stephen Johnson, dean of the School of Church Music, began his career at Southwestern, he was determined to serve Southern Baptist churches.

Worship: surrender not style - Robert Elkins »
Growing up in “small-town North Carolina,” Robert Elkins was first introduced to music ministry in his home church through “the standard three hymns and a choir special.”