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Pastor, poet, church planter

Matt Boswell brings his commitment to theologically driven worship to Southern Seminary

MATT DAMICO

7 truths you can trust from biblical theology

The entire storyline of Scripture underscores the critical importance of truth.

JAMES M. HAMILTON JR.

Trusted for truth in the training of preachers

Southern Seminary takes the training of pastors seriously.

HERSHAEL W. YORK

A PLACE FOR TRUTH IN A CONFUSED AGE

Despite a secular culture that tells us otherwise, the truth still means everything to the people of God.

R. Albert Mohler Jr.

From The President

Trusted for Truth: The great challenge of the age

At Southern Seminary and Boyce College, we face the honor and challenge of raising up a generation of young Christian leaders, preachers, ministers, and missionaries who will be people of the truth.

R. Albert Mohler Jr.

Stories

TEACHING A FAITH ‘ROOTED IN HISTORY’

A short conversation with John D. Wilsey

Southern Communications

BRINGING CLARITY TO ISLAMIC STUDIES

A short conversation with Ayman Ibrahim

Southern Communications

The necessity of imparting ‘theology for everyday life’

In his ministry, J.T. English has found that truth is foundational.

FORREST STRICKLAND

Committed to the spread of sound doctrine

Stephen Wellum wants his students to grasp the ‘big picture’

JEFF ROBINSON

Equipped to handle God’s Word

How P.J. Tibayan’s “unbearably heavy burden” to know God was enriched at Southern.

ANDREW J.W. SMITH

Local church ministry is the ‘heartbeat’ of the pastor’s life

How Southern Seminary alumnus Mat Alexander found his calling.

ANDREW J.W. SMITH

Becoming a loving shepherd

Haykin explains how Andrew Fuller’s example is useful for pastors

FORREST STRICKLAND

The book of Acts and the scandal of the Christian faith

Zeal for God and his gospel ought to mark every disciple of Jesus Christ.

ANDREW J.W. SMITH

Acts and Paul from 40,000 feet

Schreiner discusses new handbook

FORREST STRICKLAND

A CHURCH BUILT ON TRUTH

How a renewed commitment to preaching transformed Raymond Johnson’s Philadelphia congregation

Andrew J.W. Smith & Emil Handke

Winter 2020. Vol. 88, No. 1.
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southern Seminary Editorial Board:
Chairman: R. Albert Mohler Jr., Craig Parker, Hershael York, Matthew J. Hall, Stephen J. Wellum, John David Trentham, George H. Martin, Jonathan Arnold, Paul Akin, Kody Gibson, Andrew J.W. Smith

Southern Seminary Magazine Staff:
Publisher: Kody Gibson
Executive Editor: Andrew J.W. Smith
Creative Director: Dustin W. Benge
Art Director: Emil Handke
Photographers: Emil Handke,
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Cover Illustration: Nick Misani
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Contributing Writers: Forrest Strickland, Jared Kennedy, Matt Damico, Jeff Robinson, Roberto Carrera, Jaynie Timmons

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