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DEAR FRIENDS, Around the globe, thousands of Southern Seminary alumni are faithfully serving Christ in a variety of ministry capacities. Together, our mission to produce faithful and theologically-equipped ministers of the gospel continues to drive our commitments and inform our approach to theological education. Our goal, as always, is to produce ministers who are unashamedly committed to the authority of God s word and the urgency of the Great Commission. At the same time, we recognize that our stewardship of those who study at Southern Seminary does not end when they graduate. Southern Seminary alumni are Southern for life. Our desire is to stand with our alumni in faithful gospel ministry and to be a resource for the thousands of faithful men and women who are serving the cause of the gospel around the world. We invite you to take advantage of opportunities to stay connected to SBTS as we seek to partner with you by providing opportunities for continuing education, life-long relationships with the faculty, and other theological resources. Let s continue the partnership forged during your time in the classroom and let Southern Seminary serve alongside you in your ministry. Our alumni office staff is available to answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you. ALUMNI SERVICES sbts.edu/alumni R. Albert Mohler Jr., president
ALUMNI SERVICES More information about alumni services is available at sbts.edu/alumni Alumni Services exists to serve and support you in gospel ministry through various ways. We help keep you updated with campus news, connect with other alumni across the globe, provide ongoing education through Alumni Academy, and help you utilize the Global Campus. The following pages unfold a few of those Alumni services. Request your transcript. We can process transcript requests in a more quick and efficient way. Update your contact information. Notify us to make sure you re always connected to the latest news.
WAYS TO CONNECT Keep tabs on all the latest Southern Seminary news, quotes, and perspective. Christians and Christian leaders in particular should take advantage of blogs, social media and every available platform for communicating our message. We should be exercising stewardship in new opportunities to learn, teach and study online, recognizing that no generation before us had such rich opportunities. Southern offers a wide variety of opportunities to connect from Instagram and Twitter to your Daily Dose of Greek you will never worry about missing the latest news or events. TWITTER @sbts BLOGS/WEBSITES albertmohler.com @albertmohler leadersdontpanic.com @DanDumas biblicalspirituality.org @TomSchreiner dailydoseofgreek.com @AdamGreenway jimhamilton.info @DrJimHamilton pastorwell.com @drjjwilliams @DrJTPennington @BrianDrV reachingandteaching.org timothypauljones.com theolatte.com @hershaelyork patheos.com/blogs/thoughtlife @DonWhitney randystinson.com @peopleteams @Pohlman @orenmartin @tbeougher @HeathLambert @smithbaptist @zanepratt @RandyStinson @DrTimothyPJones @gwills @ostrachan R. ALBERT MOHLER JR. PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY NEW BOOKS FROM SOUTHERN FACULTY ROMAN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE: AN EVANGELICAL ASSESSMENT Gregg R. Allison COMMENTARY ON HEBREWS Thomas R. Schreiner ENGAGING WITH MUSLIMS John Klaassen VIDEO/AUDIO Live stream a chapel service, conference, or event at sbts.edu/live For past chapel services, lectures and more from the archives, please visit sbts.edu/resources THE PASTOR AND COUNSELING Jeremy Pierre and Deepak Reju WITH THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN: THE BOOK OF DANIEL IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY James M. Hamilton Jr. THE SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS Mark A. Seifrid We hold fast to our confession, but because we have great high priest who has an everlasting hold on us. INSTAGRAM.COM/ SOUTHERNSEMINARY ROBERT VOGEL #SBTSCHAPEL FACEBOOK.COM/ SOUTHERNSEMINARY SUBCRIBE Sign up to receive our Towers publication or The Briefing podcast.
FURTHER THE KINGDOM There are many ways to join Southern Seminary in furthering the kingdom including a mission trip with The Bevin Center to taking in an apprentice. The Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization connects the classroom with the mission field through short-term mission teams, local outreach opportunities, and church planting internships. missions@sbts.edu missions.sbts.edu Dehoney Center for Urban Training provides resources and equipping opportunities for pastors and ministry leaders serving Christ in the unique context of the city center. urban.sbts.edu urbantraining@sbts.edu The Mathena Center for Church Revitalization aims to train current and future pastors on how to best serve and lead churches in revitalization. Ministry Apprenticeship Program allows you to partner with Southern in theological education in your church. revitalize@sbts.edu sbts.edu/alumni/map The Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam brings a front-line exposure to the challenge of Islam right into the heart of the seminary s academic programs through scholarly research, lectures, and publications. Ministry Connections provides opportunities for SBTS alumni and ministries to connect. sbts.edu/students/centerfor-student-success/ministryconnection jenkins.sbts.edu jenkinscenter@sbts.edu
FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION While you wait for Jesus, work, and do that with energy, faithfulness, and love for the kingdom. GREG GILBERT Doctor of Ministry Further your education by exploring the D.MIN. degree. Receive your degree without having to leave your current place of ministry. sbts.edu/doctoral/dmin Global Campus allows students the flexibility to prepare for ministry from any location. It includes world-class training that is available in various formats, including online, hybrid modular, extension center, mission trip, and conference classes as well as through the Ministry Apprenticeship Program (MAP) in participating churches. sbts.edu/globalcampus Alumni Academy Prepare beyond your diploma through Alumni Academy. A free resource for Southern Seminary and Boyce College graduates, allowing alumni to stay current and learn while serving in ministry. sbts.edu/alumni/alumni-academy
SUPPORT SOUTHERN Find out what your money can really do at sbts.edu/support Southern is a growing institution with numerous projects either underway or soon to be started. JAMES P. BOYCE CENTENNIAL LIBRARY As the intellectual heart of campus, the James P. Boyce Centennial Library is where students can augment their studies with careful research. An innovative renovation will more helpfully organize collections and enhance interactive academic learning. PROPOSED JAMES P. BOYCE CENTENNIAL LIBRARY
ON-CAMPUS EVENTS MAY JUNE-JULY OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCES LOOK FOR US AT THE NEXT CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER AT TH E S O U TH E RN B A PT I ST CON V E N T I ON AUGUST Stop by our booth at conferences for a special alumni gift. * Together for the Gospel * The Gospel Coalition * Shepherd s Conference * State Conventions OCTOBER JUNE JO IN US F O R TH E SOUTHERN SEMINARY LUNCHEON Special conference rates are available for alumni. Join us at FA L L F E S T I VA L
ALUMNI MERCHANDISE Show your support with Southern for Life alumni merchandise from Edgar s Gift Emporium and Fifth and Broadway Campus Store. COME VISIT Legacy Hotel rates for Alumni Pastoral Staff Retreat Package Hold your next pastoral staff retreat meeting at Southern Seminary. Take advantage of our campus hotel, meeting space, and invite various faculty and/ or staff to participate in your strategic planning meetings. Contact the Legacy Hotel to make reservations. A minimum of six people Two nights in a double room or equal Five meals Small conference space $125 per person. Basic coffee setup can be added for $7.50 per person Alumni Study Packs Come back to Southern Seminary and enjoy all the theological resources while you prepare for your next sermon series or writing project. Consult with your favorite professors and take advantage of the campus experience to aid your efforts. Contact the Legacy hotel to make reservations One night Three meals $95 Two nights Five meals $180 EXCLUSIVE ALUMNI RATE AT LEGACY Standard $79.99 Jr. Suite $86.99 Double $89.99 Suite $89.99
JOIN OUR AMBASSADORS Represent Southern Seminary in your area of influence. As a Southern Seminary alumnus, you can continue the mission of training students for ministry wherever you live through our ambassador program. We want to use you to continue Southern s goal to train the next generation of pastors, missionaries, and leaders for the Great Commision. You re always home. SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY. 3 WAYS TO INFLUENCE WHERE YOU ARE 1 2 Refer a student to Southern s various academic programs/extension centers around the country. Host a dinner in your area to encourage students with all the Lord did during your time in seminary. 3 Give back through praying about financially supporting Southern Seminary and its students, whether in Louisville or Laos. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement for more information about giving and ambassador opportunities: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2825 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40280 (502) 897-4143 instadv@sbts.edu sbts.edu/supportsouthern If you live gladly to make others glad in God, your life will be hard, your risks will be high, and your joy will be full. JOHN PIPER
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