The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 March 29, 2023

Explore the Bible: April 2

March 29, 2023

Remain in Me • John 15:1-17 By Clay Anthony Jesus was known for using everyday analogies to get across His points. One such image found…

Bible Studies for Life: April 2

March 29, 2023

Baptists swing into action after deadly tornadoes

ON THE SCENE – Volunteers begin cataloging relief supplies at First Church, Rolling Fork, after a super cell weather system raked the area March 24 and produced a deadly tornado that virtually destroyed the Issaquena County city. The steeple at First Church was toppled and roof damage was extensive, but the facilities were sufficiently intact to allow a location for relief efforts to begin. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Baptists swing into action after deadly tornadoes

March 27, 2023

Ukraine seminary conducts ministry, continues classes in midst of war

HELPING THOSE IN NEED – Volunteers stockpile supplies in the WeCare Center at Ukrainian Baptist Seminary in Lviv. The seminary has been instrumental in ministering to refugees of the year-long war being waged against the country by Russia.

Ukraine seminary conducts ministry, continues classes in midst of war

March 24, 2023

Former SBC president files lawsuit over sexual assault allegation

LAWSUIT FILED – Former two-term Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Johnny Hunt filed a lawsuit March 17 against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee, and the author of a 2022 report on sexual abuse in the SBC. (Photo credit: Baptist Press)

Former SBC president files lawsuit over sexual assault allegation

March 22, 2023

Southwestern Seminary's
full accreditation restored
FORT WORTH — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary “is now in full compliance with all accreditation expectations” of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following action by the SACSCOC board on June 11, President David S. Dockery announced in a letter today to the seminary community. The action comes after an April site visit to the seminary resulted in a recommendation to remove the sanctions, which were initially put in place in June 2023 with a “warning” status. “Southwestern Seminary is no longer on probation for good cause but is in full adherence with SACSCOC accreditation standards,” Dockery said. “We are genuinely grateful to God to receive this good and encouraging report that all sanctions have been removed, which is an answer to the prayers of many.” Dockery cited six “markers of institutional stability and health,” affirmed by SACSCOC to demonstrate the seminary’s progress: institutional culture embracing of its mission, identity, heritage, and core values; improvements in enrollment, credit hours taught, and increases in tuition revenue; decreased expenses and increased unrestricted revenue resulting a $10 million turnaround; improvement of $40 million in net assets; cash reserves and cash equivalents reaching 50 percent of the annual budget; and dramatic improvements in the institution’s Composite Financial Index, Composite Score Ratio, and bank covenant ratios, objective measures compiled by outside organizations.