Real estate has been at the heart of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s story from the beginning and now once again could offer a financial lifeline. Faced with an unspecified but clearly significant financial problem, the Fort Worth, Texas, seminary has…
Layoffs begin at Southwestern Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has begun laying off staff as part of a financial restructuring approved by trustees earlier this month. No information was made public about how many layoffs were happening and who was affected. Baptist Press, in-house news…
Southwestern trustee chairman addresses president’s departure; seminary may sell more land
The chairman of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees made his first public statements about the resignation of former President Adam Greenway Oct. 18, citing “dysfunctionality amongst senior leadership” and financial mismanagement among issues of concern. The board also was told…
Letter to the Editor: On the crisis at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Letter to the Editor September 30, 2022 Dear Editor: As a 2014 graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, I am closely monitoring events at my beloved alma mater with a great deal of disappointment and sadness. There is an unparalleled…
Southwestern trustees change their mind: David Dockery will now be interim president, and O.S. Hawkins will be senior advisor
Five days after naming O.S. Hawkins interim president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, trustees announced a new plan: Hawkins will serve as senior advisor and ambassador at large, and David Dockery will serve as interim president. News of this change…
Why O.S. Hawkins is right for the job
It was interview number three for me, and although it was four years ago, I can remember it like it was yesterday. When I took the interview with O.S. Hawkins, then president of Guidestone, it was a defining moment. I…
What happened at Southwestern and why does it matter?
There is no joy in reporting that Southwestern Seminary has forced out its fourth president in 28 years. But there is a need to give some interpretation to what this means and why it likely happened. Even though I haven’t…