Beeson Magazine 2021

A Prophetically Shaped Ministry

A general trend exists among the prophets of the Old Testament. Few appear eager or excited about their calling.

Bearing God’s Word is a burden; it’s painful. And the source of the pain is, more often than not, the word of God that they themselves deliver.

By Mark Gignilliat

Persevering in Ministry During Challenging Times

To remain strengthened during these challenging times, we must also continue in our spiritual disciplines.

Many of us know firsthand the importance of prayer. We should always pray, just as Jesus spent time in prayer with the Father.

By Ronald Sterling

What I’ve Learned from John Perkins About Resilience in Ministry

It was a cold winter’s day in Chicago as I headed to O’Hare to catch my plane. The main reason for excitement as I headed to San Antonio was the theme of the gathering, “The Gospel, Compassion and Justice,” and the fact that I would meet John Perkins.

By Douglas A. Sweeney

New Jennifer Rash Scholarship Will Offer Aid to Southern Baptist Women, Other Minorities at Beeson Divinity School

A new scholarship named in honor of Beeson alumna Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of The Alabama Baptist, will provide financial aid for Southern Baptist women and minorities at Beeson Divinity School.

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New Scholarship Honors Memory of Pastor, Doctoral Student Gregory Tippins

COVID-19 took Gregory Tippins' life two months shy of earning a Doctor of Ministry degree. He will be honored during Spring Commencement on April 30.

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Distinguished Alum Dedicates His Life to Giving Students in Liberia What Someone Else Gave Him

Beeson Divinity School names Eddie Gibson its 2021 Distinguished Alum of the Year.

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Beeson Divinity School Announces New Certificate for Wesleyan Students

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School is pleased to announce a new Certificate of Wesleyan Studies for Master of Divinity students who intend to pursue ordination in a Wesleyan denomination.

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Beeson Divinity School Establishes New Center for Women in Ministry

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School announces the formation of a new center for women pursuing Christian ministry to encourage and equip women called to Christian ministry.

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Samford Creates Accelerated Undergraduate Pathway to Master of Divinity

Applicants majoring in biblical studies, religion, religion with a concentration in ministry leadership or Christian ministry will be evaluated on their academic performance, spiritual maturity and vocational clarity.

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New Student Scholarship to Honor Beeson Divinity School Longtime Faculty Member Robert Smith Jr.

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School announces a new scholarship in honor of longtime faculty member Robert Smith Jr. for his more than 20 years at Beeson and his more than 50 years of preaching God’s Word.

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Beeson Divinity School’s Thriving Pastors Initiative Names Stephen Johnson Associate Director

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School is pleased to announce Stephen Johnson as the associate director of the grant-funded Thriving Pastors Initiative, effective Oct. 5.

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Beeson Becomes LCMC Approved Seminary

The Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) ministry board has approved Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School as one of its officially-recognized seminaries for training in pastoral ministry.

Beeson Magazine 2021

Through Challenging Times

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