New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary News

This week, I'm kicking off with a plug about a new EP/CD by Jeremy Wilkerson, followed by reviews of a new cover album by The Lemonheads, a DVD from the Black Crowes and a retro-lounge band from California featuring members of The Dwarves and Urge Overkill.

Twenty-four Southern Baptists from a broad cross-section of the denomination comprise the new North American Great Commission Task Force set to meet for the first time on Tuesday, June 23, prior to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Louisville, Ky.

In some ways, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's extension center graduation May 20 mirrored any other seminary graduation ceremony.

MAY 2009 GRADUATION AT NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul South 282-4455, ext.

The Associated Press: Mississippi State Penitentiary inmate Michael Anthony Wilson shakes the hand of Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Christian Ministry program in Parchman, Miss.

By SHELIA BYRD Associated Press Writer The graduates patted each other's backs, and nervously chatted with their families.

I'll appreciate your prayers for the Lord's leadership in preparing messages and for His preparation in the hearts and minds of the people who will receive this ministry.

During a trip to Peru, Tony Llorens looked into the eyes of the people and knew without a doubt this was where he needed to be.

What a spiritually uplifting report from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, where 28 inmates received a bachelor's degree in Christian ministry after completing studies offered by the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

With family, friends and fellow inmates cheering them on, these Mississippi State Penitentiary inmates celebrate after receiving their Associate and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Christian Ministry program in Parchman, Miss., Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

In front of an audience of proud friends and relatives, 28 Parchman inmates received degrees in Christian ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary as part of a faith-based program begun in 2004.

A commencement exercise was held Wednesday for 28 men who were awarded their bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry at the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

Approximately 656 students will receive degrees at William Carey University in one of five graduation ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students for the three campuses of Hattiesburg, Gulfport and New Orleans.

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Christopher A. Reed, a professional pianist and full-time church musician in Apex, will give a public concert entitled "Beethoven and Blue Jeans" on Sunday, May 31 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary.

When it was explained, it made sense. This was the sentiment from Southern Baptist seminary students across the nation who recently chimed in with their observations about the Cooperative Program.

A church that is the destination of many mission trips is not content to just sit on the sidelines.

Union Grove to hold rummage sale April 24-25, Friendsville FBC to hold revival services, Leadership Blount to present 'Green Gala', and more ... Originally published: April 18.

During the Great Depression, in an attempt to put people to work and spur recovery, FDR and Congress formed the Works Progress Administration .

When ministers of education in Louisiana Baptist churches gathered recently at First Baptist Lafayette for the LBREA annual meeting, they heard from two high-powered guest speakers, elected officers for the next year and enjoyed the hospitality of a Cajun meal provided by the church's cooks.