Southern Baptist Leaders Find New 'Moral Voice' on the Environment and Climate Change Mar 10, 2008
"Today marks a new day for many Southern Baptists, as we pledge to take seriously Scripture's creation care mandates in light of pressing environmental realities, said Jonathan Merritt, 25, a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the project director who has rallied fellow Southern Baptists -- including many leaders of the denomination -- to address environmental issues. "Environmental crises are theological problems, and Southern Baptists will honestly engage these problems... (PR Newswire)
Huckabee's Texas Evolution Mar 1, 2008
Huckabee has focused his Texas campaign on rousing his evangelical core constituency in the Texas Bible Belt conservative towns like Tyler in east Texas; Waco, home to Baylor University; Plano, a conservative, affluent Dallas-area community; and Fort Worth, where Huckabee attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the 1970s. It is his efforts in Fort Worth that concern advocates like Miller; there SBOE District 11 member Pat Hardy, a former schoolteacher, curriculum adviser and... (Time.com)
Carter face of Baptist meeting Jan 21, 2008
The importance of the Atlanta meeting will depend on what happens after, more than what happens during the meeting, said Al Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, who has criticized Carter in his blog. If it is a one-time event, then the effects will be limited. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Southern Baptist seminary head nominated for convention president Jan 11, 2008
"President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., Mohler hosts a daily, nationwide program on the Salem Radio Network. He also writes a blog commenting on moral, cultural and theological issues.If elected convention president, Mohler, 47, said he would focus on reaching out to young Southern Baptists and improving missions and evangelism."I hope more churches will lead fellow congregations to connecting to the mission field through our mission boards and helping church... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Controversial Seminary Head Runs For SBC Presidency Jan 10, 2008
The 47-year-old Mohler is president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Romney's Mormonism Not a Big Problem, Christian Leaders Say Dec 7, 2007
On ABC's "This Week," on Sunday, host George Stephanopoulos asked Huckabee, a Southern Baptist, whether he agrees with Al Moulder, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, that Mormonism contradicts the basic tenets of Christianity. Huckabee answered: "I have enough time trying to be the Christian I need to be rather than trying to tell a Mormon how he needs to behave. So I'm not going to get into that argument because my goal in life is not to evaluate what's wrong with your... (CNSnews.com)
In this college course, a focus on homemaking Dec 3, 2007
Masters College, a Christian liberal-arts school in California, offers courses teaching women how to cook, manage time, and "joyfully submit to their husbands." Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. offers a marriage and family class teaching wives how to meet their husbands' needs and keep marriage exciting. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Ex-Southern Baptist President Wayne Dehoney Nov 18, 2007
ASSOCIATED PRESS Published on: 11/17/07. LOUISVILLE, KY. The Rev. Wayne Dehoney, who was president of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms in the 1960s and later became pastor of Louisville's oldest Baptist church, has died. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Former Southern Baptist Leader Dies Nov 17, 2007
The Rev. Wayne Dehoney, who was president of the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms in the 1960s and later became pastor of Louisville's oldest Baptist church, has died. Dehoney's daughter, Kathy Dehoney Evitts, said her father had suffered health problems since a massive stroke in 1996. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Dalrymple elected president of Mississippi Baptist group Oct 31, 2007
Dalrymple is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Before coming to Fairview as pastor in 1984, he was pastor of Moulton First Baptist Church in Moulton, Ala. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Christian activists promote anti-poverty message Oct 28, 2007
But Russell Moore, a dean at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, said Rauschenbusch "never doubted the important role of personal salvation. ... In fact, I think this is one of the major reasons for his staying power today compared to other liberals who lacked his spiritual discernment.". At a recent discussion of the new document, members of the Witherspoon Society, a group of Presbyterian social activists, had different reactions. (USA Today -- News)
O/A adds staff member Sep 15, 2007
Marshall is a 2001 graduate of Mt. Lake High School, a 2005 Summa Cum Laude graduate from Northwestern College, St. Paul, and is presently working on his Masters of Divinity Degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. The complete story can be found in the print version of the Observer/Advocate. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Russellville is like home to new pastor of First Baptist Aug 18, 2007
Crabtree then went to Concord Baptist Church and while there, he began working on his Masters of Divinity at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. But pastoring a large church and taking classes left little time for anything else and Crabtree slowed down his pursuit of a degree to have more time for his wife and two daughters. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Southern Baptist seminary to offer academic program in homemaking Aug 11, 2007
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. also offers programs for women, including a 13-hour certificate of ministry studies. (North County Times)
Baptist seminary to offer homemaking for women only Aug 11, 2007
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, also offers programs for women, including a 13-hour certificate of ministry studies. Required courses cover child-rearing, "God's plan for marriage," and managing a budget. (USA Today -- News)
Long-time Petersburg minister dies at 88 Aug 2, 2007
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and did his undergraduate work at the College of William in Williamsburg and at Bob Jones University, Greensville, S.C. Cutchin s graduate studies were done at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C.. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
‘Creators of Culture' Jul 28, 2007
In another sign that institutional evangelicalism is taking the arts seriously, a Center for Theology and the Arts was founded last year at the flagship seminary of the nation's largest Protestant denomination: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. f we as Christians believe that creativity and imagination is a gift from God, why have we neglected it for so many years. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Once wary of pop culture and high art, evangelicals seek greater role as 'creators of culture' Jul 28, 2007
In another sign that institutional evangelicalism is taking the arts seriously, a Center for Theology and the Arts was founded last year at the flagship seminary of the nation's largest Protestant denomination: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. The center's work begins modestly this summer with a workshop drawing parallels between the art of drawing and Bible study, arguing both are about seeing and observing. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: No Baptist left behind Jul 26, 2007
Those promoting the exit strategy include Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler, who claims that atrocities occur nonstop in public schools. World Net Daily, Jonah Goldberg, Dr. Laura Schlessinger and conservative pundits across the nation have also joined the posse, demonstrating that the idea is more GOP than Baptist. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Southern Baptist leader: Vatican document offers opportunity to play up differences in beliefs Jul 21, 2007
The Rev. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote on his blog that he appreciated the document's clarity in voicing a key distinction between Catholics and Protestants over papal authority. He said those differences are often forgotten "in this era of confusion and theological laxity.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
No, I'm not offended Jul 14, 2007
--30--R. Albert Mohler Jr. is president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Latest Stories. (BP News)
Baptist church picks woman Jul 9, 2007
Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, believes the Bible clearly calls for male leadership in the church and particularly in the pulpit. In a recent blog, Mohler wrote that Russsell-Pennington's experience qualifies her for a major pulpit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letters: Pharmacy prices were not out of line Jun 21, 2007
And the Rev. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote we should not be surprised to find a genetic basis for sexual orientation. It s certainly food for thought, when even these Christian leaders acknowledge that it is most likely biological and not a simply a switch you flip. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Southern Baptist classes for wives? Holy smoke Jun 18, 2007
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Ky. has a similar, albeit less demanding, 13-hour certificate for seminary wives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New ground in debate on 'curing' gays Jun 18, 2007
A leading conservative theologian outside the ex-gay movement recently echoed the view that homosexuality may not be a choice, but a matter of DNA. To the shock and anger of many of his constituents, the Rev. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote that "we should not be surprised" to find a genetic basis for sexual orientation. That's heretical to many conservative Christians. (Los Angeles Times)
Religions join warming debate Jun 8, 2007
Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary said many Southern Baptists " are not convinced that the extent of human responsibility is as it is portrayed by some global warming activists.". Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Faith Leaders Debate Effects Of Limits on Emissions Jun 8, 2007
But the Rev. Russell D. Moore, dean of theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, told the Senate that "divine revelation does not give us a blueprint for environmental policy.". James Tonkowich, president of the conservative Institute on Religion and Democracy, said that "cap-and-trade" proposals to set overall limits on carbon emissions and allow industries to buy and sell emission permits would "disproportionately hurt the poor," slowing job growth and costing up to... (Washington Post)
Shaping sexuality in the womb? May 12, 2007
Rev. Albert Mohler is president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. And his words on the topic started a firestorm. (WREG.com, TN)
Midlife's new calling Apr 8, 2007
When he was 59, Daniel resigned his job as distribution manager at a college book store in Tennessee and enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. with his eye on chaplaincy. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Christian university rejects meetings with 'gay' activists Apr 5, 2007
Another 12 were arrested when they went to the office of Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and demanded that he apologize for his beliefs, and refused to leave. "We are gathered here as straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to demand that Albert Mohler openly recognize our right to life, love, and liberty," the group said in a statement. (WorldNetDaily)
Bob Jones University declines meeting with pro-'gay' advocates Apr 4, 2007
" There have been several arrests at previous protests staged by Soulforce, while some schools have scheduled meetings with the pro-homosexual advocates. Soulforce was founded in 1998 by Mel White and has targeted religious groups holding biblical policies on the issue of homosexuality with its protests over the years. said three of its protesters were arrested during a recent visit to University of the Cumberlands, where they were told they would not be allowed on campus. Another 12 were... (WorldNetDaily)
Soulforce clashes strengthen resolve Mar 29, 2007
On Monday, 12 young adults were arrested and charged with criminal trespass for conducting a sit-in outside the office of Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Two female and one transgender member of Soulforce were arrested and strip searched during a stop at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on March 20. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Gay Activists Arrested At Baptist Seminary Mar 28, 2007
(March 27, 2007)--Twelve members of a gay-rights group have been arrested after staging a sit-in at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. The Soulforce activists attempted to meet with the seminary's president, the Reverend R. Albert Mohler Junior, to demand a public apology for a recent article he wrote on homosexuality. (KWTX.com, TX)
Resurrected Influence: Evangelicals in 2008 Mar 26, 2007
This undated photo provided by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary shows Rev. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ... (AP Photo/Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). (Townhall.com)
'Cure' for fetal sexual orientation stirs controversy Mar 24, 2007
Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently posted in a blog that he hopes homosexual genes can be isolated and reversed. "If a biological basis is found, and if a prenatal test is then developed, and if a successful treatment to reverse the sexual orientation to heterosexual is ever developed, [Baptists] would support its use as we should unapologetically support the use of any appropriate means to avoid sexual temptation and the inevitable effects of sin,"... (U-Wire.com)
Baylor Names New Seminary Dean Mar 20, 2007
He taught at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for more than 20 years before coming to Baylor. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mohler: Change Sexuality In Womb Mar 17, 2007
The idea of a hormonal patch for pregnant women was discussed by the Rev. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. on his blog, , on March 2. (The Ledger)
An Evangelical's Concession on Gays Mar 17, 2007
"We sin against homosexuals by insisting that sexual temptation and attraction are predominately chosen," wrote the Rev. Albert Mohler, the influential president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mohler's position is a startling departure from years of insistence among fundamentalists that gay rights advocates are wrong when they say homosexuality is not something they choose. (Time.com)
Sparks Fly Over Baptist Seminary Leaders Article Mar 16, 2007
Mohler is president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Proof of a biological basis for sexual orientation would challenge the belief of many conservative Christians that homosexuality is a matter of choice. (KWTX.com, TX)
Baptist Begets An Uproar With 'Gay Baby' Article Mar 16, 2007
" Compared To Mengele Mohler said he was aware of the invective being directed at him on gay-rights blogs, where some participants have likened him to Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor notorious for death-camp experimentation. "I wonder if people actually read what I wrote," Mohler said in a telephone interview. "But I wrote the article intending to start a conversation, and I think I've been successful at that. " The article, published March 2 on Mohler's personal Web site, carried a long but... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Furor Over Baptist's Gay-Baby Article Mar 15, 2007
This undated photo provided by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary shows Rev. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ... (AP Photo/Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) ... However, Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
`Gay baby' article irks both sides Mar 15, 2007
However, Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, was assailed even more harshly by gay-rights supporters upset by his assertion that homosexuality would remain a sin even if it were biologically based, and by his support for possible treatment that could switch an unborn gay baby's sexual orientation to heterosexual. "He's willing to play God," said Harry Knox, a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, a gay-rights group. (FOX59, IN)
Baptist seminary leader sparks furor with "Is Your Baby Gay?" article Mar 15, 2007
However, Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. was assailed even more harshly by gay-rights supporters. (North County Times)
Spiritual aide Mar 1, 2007
He continued on to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and worked as a chaplain as part of that education. "Chaplaincy called on more of my gifts," Hodge, 61, said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
New film says Jesus had a son| Feb 27, 2007
R. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, branded the film a "farcical documentary" full of "really far-fetched claims.". "The DNA testing is to me the most laughable aspect of this," he told CNN.. (iAfrica.com)
Asbury scholar assails Jesus film Feb 27, 2007
Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, blasted the documentary on CNN's Larry King Live last night. He said it was an attempt to "dress up an old documentary" by the British Broadcasting Corp. that was discredited several years ago. (Kentucky.com)
Believing Scripture but Playing by Science’s Rules Feb 12, 2007
Dr. Wise, who teaches at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. wrote his dissertation on gaps in the fossil record. (Herald-Tribune)
Baptist Leader Takes New Post Feb 3, 2007
D. in Old Testament from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He and his wife, Nena, spent seven years in the Philippines as missionaries for the Southern Baptist Convention. (The Ledger)
A Calvinist Faces Death Feb 1, 2007
Outspoken evangelical leader and president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Albert Mohler Jr. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary / AP Article Tools ... One of the movement's potent mentors is Albert Mohler, the influential, telegenic head of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, who made waves last June when he critiqued the religious claims of Presidential contender Barak Obama in an essay called Secularism With A Smile. (Time.com)
Goggans appointed to district judge post Jan 31, 2007
Goggans is a graduate of Jacksonville State University where he earned an MBA. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law, and obtained a Masters of Divinity in Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Goggans wife, Delane, is the chief juvenile probation officer in Elmore County. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Voice of 'sage' inspires admiration, intense criticism Jan 27, 2007
In his blog, Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, describes McLaren's 2004 book "A Generous Orthodoxy" as a cop-out from answering difficult questions. "We are not faced with an endless array of doctrinal variants from which we can pick and choose," he wrote. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
First Baptist introduces new senior pastor Jan 12, 2007
Snow earned a bachelor of arts degree from Judson College in Elgin; a master of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ken. and a doctor of ministry degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Baptist Seminary President Out Of The Hospital Jan 12, 2007
(January 11, 2007)The Rev. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has been released from Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky. The 47-year-old Baptist leader was hospitalized Dec. 27 after experiencing abdominal pain and had surgery to remove scar tissue from a 1980s operation. (KWTX.com, TX)
Baptist Seminary Official Out Of ICU Jan 10, 2007
(January 9, 2007)--The president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Rev. R. Albert Mohler, has been released from the intensive care unit at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky ... Mohler has been president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for 14 years. (KWTX.com, TX)
Baptist leader in Ky. hospital's ICU Jan 7, 2007
- The Rev. Albert Mohler Jr., an outspoken evangelical leader and president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, was recovering in intensive care from blood clots in his lungs, the seminary said ... Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Yahoo News -- Religion)
Bishop named dean of Wayland’s Lubbock campus 12-06-2006 Dec 7, 2006
He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1995 and also studied at Oxford University. Wayland officials expressed confidence in Bishop s appointment to the new role. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Hospital chaplain brings caring touch Nov 24, 2006
and a master's of divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He is working on his doctorate of Christian worship from the Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Wooing evangelicals Nov 18, 2006
R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a longtime reader of Wilson s work on sociobiology, and was initially impressed by Wilson s honesty in the book, but has since grown skeptical of Wilson s motives after not seeing any concrete contacts with evangelicals since the book came out in September contacts Wilson says are coming. E.O. Wilson did not write that book to evangelicals, Mohler said from his office in Louisville, Ky. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Biologist's book woos people of faith (Jeff Barnard) Nov 18, 2006
"You might well ask at this point, Why me? Because religion and science are the two most powerful forces in the world today." R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a longtime reader of Mr. Wilson's work on sociobiology, and was initially impressed by the biologist's honesty in the book. But he has since grown skeptical of Mr. Wilson's motives after not seeing any concrete contacts with evangelicals since the book came out in September -- contacts Mr.... (Washington Times, DC)
Evangelists under fire Nov 4, 2006
The Haggard scandal "is certainly a reminder of the fact that we must not pose as the people who do not sin," says Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, the flagship educational institution of the nation's largest Protestant denomination. "Evangelicals must respond with truth, with candor. We can't rationalize this. My greatest hope is that Ted Haggard respond in such a way, (like) a sinner coming into public repentance before his church and the... (USA Today)
Jesus' words used vs. stem-cell ... (Christina Bellantoni) Oct 26, 2006
"It promises one thing and delivers another." Tom Schreiner, a professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said yesterday Mr. Caviezel is implying the amendment may seem "loving and kind" to its supporters, but when read closely, it is "actually a betrayal." Nathan Jastram, a biblical scholar from Concordia University in Wisconsin, agreed, saying it implies "murder is being planned under the guise of compassion." "Just as Judas betrayed Jesus to death... (Washington Times, DC)
• Nashville singer to donate performances for foster home benefit Oct 22, 2006
Thomas, a pianist who was still focused on classical music, was studying under Maurice Hinson, an internationally known pianist and piano teacher at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She remembers Thomas' goal of practicing piano nine to 10 hours a day during that time. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Groundswell of support building in 16 million member group for homeschooling Oct 20, 2006
Mohler is president of the SBC's flagship seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville and one of the SBC's leading theologians. "Dr. Mohler is right, Southern Baptists, and Christians generally, need to plan a Christian educational future for our children," Wiley said. (WorldNetDaily)
Erb-Nash engagement Oct 12, 2006
The groom is a loss prevention agent for Gamestop, Inc. He is currently attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for a master's degree of Divinity in Christian ministry. Andrea is an administrative assistant for MidAmerica National Bank. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Healing the body to reach the soul Oct 11, 2006
"Spreading the Gospel is a task medical missionaries approach with a sense of urgency; many evangelicals believe Christ represents the only path to salvation and see healthcare as a way to reach more hearts. David Sills , a professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary who has traveled on missions in Ecuador, said the knowledge that so many people have yet to be reached serves as his daily inspiration.``Fifty thousand people die every day never having been exposed to Christ," Sills said.... (Boston Globe)
