Posts by Ashley Allen

Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2021 issue of Southwestern News. The practices and polity of the church are fundamental to Christianity. Specifically, they are fundamental to faithful discipleship, to cooperation with likeminded churches, and to denominational integrity. Ecclesiology is the name given to the area of theology that includes the practices and polity…

Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2021 issue of Southwestern News. As we enter the Christmas season, it’s a good time to be reminded of the importance of words—and the Word.  Words matter. Without them, we cannot make claims or delineate truths. Sometimes, the claim we want to make or the truth we want…

Editor’s note: this article appears in the Fall 2021 issue of Southwestern News. Overwhelmed, unsure how, and too much responsibility? Do these terms cross your mind when thinking of sharing the Gospel with a child? Many of us feel ill-equipped to share the Gospel with an adult, much less with a child. But, what an…

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary now has its second $2 million endowed chair, President Adam W. Greenway announced today after receiving an anonymous $1 million gift to complete the funding of the Jack D. and Barbara Terry Chair of Religious Education. While the Terry Chair is the second academic chair to be fully funded at the…

Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of Southwestern News. Preaching an effective Christmas message is a challenging assignment. How do we begin to do justice to the mysterious wonder of God becoming flesh as a baby born in Bethlehem? Consider the following suggestions in anticipation of this Christmas: 1.…