Testimony: Ohio Pastors Experience “Southern” Hospitality in Louisville
A group of 25 Ohio pastors, mostly African American, visited The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) and Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky recently. Reggie Hayes, SCBO senior staff, coordinated the trip with the assistance of Jeremy Pelton, SBTS admissions coordinator.
As an outgoing member of The Southern Seminary Board of Trustees, I desired to help minority pastors from Ohio understand the value of a strong biblically-based college and seminary education that is provided by the seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The six seminaries of the SBC are some of the finest educational institutions in the country. The schools are also solidly Southern Baptist in their theology and orientation. Our visit to Southern was designed to remind pastors of the value of religious education in leading churches in Ohio and around the world.
SCBO is working to create a pipeline of pastors prepared to lead now and in the future. Our Executive Director, Dr. Jeremy Westbrook shares a desire to raise leaders that are sound theologically and understand the value of cooperation. Southern’s staff rolled out the red carpet and made a credible case for the world-class education they provide.
The pastors were treated to interactive talks with the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, Dr. Paul Akin; Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching and Dean of The School of Theology, Dr. Hershael W. York; and the President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. R. Albert Mohler.
Dr. Akin encouraged the group when he shared his circuitous path to accepting his current assignment. Dr. York inspired the attendees as he explained his confidence in the staff and direction of Southern Seminary.
Dr. Mohler was frank and engaging while discussing the SBC history concerning race and how the path forward should look. We also enjoyed impressive presentations about the many offerings at the college and seminary.
The Ohio pastors, ranging in age from the twenties to the seventies, warmly received this impressive reminder of the opportunity of available Christian education for themselves and those in their churches.
As an outgoing member of The Southern Seminary Board of Trustees, I desired to help minority pastors from Ohio understand the value of a strong biblically-based college and seminary education that is provided by the seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The six seminaries of the SBC are some of the finest educational institutions in the country. The schools are also solidly Southern Baptist in their theology and orientation. Our visit to Southern was designed to remind pastors of the value of religious education in leading churches in Ohio and around the world.
SCBO is working to create a pipeline of pastors prepared to lead now and in the future. Our Executive Director, Dr. Jeremy Westbrook shares a desire to raise leaders that are sound theologically and understand the value of cooperation. Southern’s staff rolled out the red carpet and made a credible case for the world-class education they provide.
The pastors were treated to interactive talks with the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, Dr. Paul Akin; Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching and Dean of The School of Theology, Dr. Hershael W. York; and the President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. R. Albert Mohler.
Dr. Akin encouraged the group when he shared his circuitous path to accepting his current assignment. Dr. York inspired the attendees as he explained his confidence in the staff and direction of Southern Seminary.
Dr. Mohler was frank and engaging while discussing the SBC history concerning race and how the path forward should look. We also enjoyed impressive presentations about the many offerings at the college and seminary.
The Ohio pastors, ranging in age from the twenties to the seventies, warmly received this impressive reminder of the opportunity of available Christian education for themselves and those in their churches.
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