Coastal churches, NOBTS have fun in the snow while continuing ministry
GULFPORT, Miss. (BP) — Two weeks ago, Pastor Jimmy Stewart of First Baptist Church preached a sermon titled “Ask. Seek. Knock,” based on Matthew 7:7. Afterwards Matthew and Kaley Dean talked to their young children over identifying one specific, measurable thing to ask of God.
SBC DIGEST: NOBTS Defend conference wrap-up; Samford receives $5M
NOBTS Defend apologetics conference draws nearly 400 attendees in 16th year; Samford receives $5M grant to invigorate rural small-town churches.
NEWS DIGEST: Counseling provided for terrorist attack victims; Storm brings widespread winter conditions
NOBTS, Baptist Community Ministries offer counseling in wake of attacks; Winter storm closes MBTS for the day.
First female inmates earn degrees through Mississippi Baptist/NOBTS program
PEARL, Miss. – Twelve women incarcerated at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women were part of the fall 2024 graduating class of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College. The women graduated with either an Associate of Arts in Christian Service or a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Service.
Relationships with NOPD, community factor in Baptist response to Bourbon Street attack
NEW ORLEANS (BP) — A long time before the terrorist attack in 2025’s earliest hours that left at least 14 dead and dozens injured, Southern Baptists had established connections with the city and its first responders.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Dew celebrates 2024 as ‘best year so far’ at NOBTS
NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Growing enrollment numbers, academic milestones and a thriving spiritual community highlighted 2024 for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College. “This has been the best year of my time at New Orleans so far,” said Jamie Dew, president of NOBTS and Leavell College. “We’re grateful for the momentum that we […]
Dew reminds NOBTS graduates of the ‘why’ behind ministry
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College, reminded more than 200 graduates of the “why” behind ministry during the school’s fall graduation ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13.
Bible sales growth reflects multi-year trend, desire to explore Truth
NASHVILLE (BP) — A rise in Bible sales coincides with reports by Lifeway Christian Resources and reflects a growing desire to learn more about God’s Word, say Bible study leaders and those in the industry.
NOBTS celebrates archaeology’s power to ‘strengthen the Christian witness’
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary held a 10th anniversary celebration for its Museum of the Bible and Archaeology on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: NOBTS Spanish program grows; SWJT announces book awards
NOBTS Spanish program experiences rapid success; SWJT names ‘Mere Christian Hermeneutics’ its 2024 Book of the Year.
