Bob Harrington, 'Chaplain of Bourbon Street’ dies at 89

Thursday, July 6, 2017 by Staff

Famed New Orleans evangelist Bob Harrington, known by many as “the Chaplain of Bourbon Street,” passed away of kidney failure on July 4 in Stigler, Okla., where he had lived the last seven years with family. He was 89. Harrington became a well-known evangelist during the 1960s and 1970s following his... READ MORE

Kelley: NOBTS centennial to focus on Gospel and missions

Thursday, June 15, 2017 by Marilyn Stewart

PHOENIX – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley greeted convention delegates with a good news/bad news scenario in his seminary presentation at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting Wednesday, June 14. “Are you ready for some good news?” Kelley asked. “Today, we are 100 years old at NOBTS.” Centennial events... READ MORE

Adams, Martin and Lemke honored at NOBTS Alumni Luncheon

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 by Marilyn Stewart

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary named two distinguished alumni, honored Provost Steve Lemke for his 20 years of service and announced the launch of the seminary's centennial celebration at the convention alumni luncheon June 14. Chris Adams, pioneering women's ministry leader and LifeWay's longtime senior lead women's ministry specialist, and Christopher... READ MORE

'Celebration of Excellence' honors faculty and student achievements

Monday, May 8, 2017 by Marilyn Stewart

No sermon is needed for the annual Celebration of Excellence chapel service at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Provost Steve Lemke told the audience May 2. On that day when faculty and student achievements are honored, a living sermon is presented, Lemke said. Drawing from Philippians 4:8, Lemke pointed to those... READ MORE

True Salam: Offering the Peace of Jesus to Muslims

Monday, May 1, 2017 by Marilyn Stewart

Growing up in America with a Muslim father and a Christian mother left NOBTS student Debbie Pierson* confused about what God is really like. Does he require unquestioned submission to his will, as Islam taught? she wondered. Or is He the God of the Bible who freely gave His Son... READ MORE

Kelley extols God’s mercies in NOBTS ‘State of the Seminary' address

Monday, April 24, 2017 by Marilyn Stewart

The past is proof God’s mercies never fail, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley said in his State of the Seminary address in Leavell Chapel, April 13, following the spring board of trustees meeting. Kelley pointed to the seminary’s 100 year history to make his point. “We serve an... READ MORE

UPDATED: Trustees approve Administrative changes, new faculty

Monday, April 17, 2017 by Gary D. Myers

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary trustees approved three administrators for new roles and elected two faculty members during their spring meeting April 12. The trustees approved a $24.3 million budget. Several significant curriculum adjustments were approved including the renaming of the Division of Christian Education to Division of... READ MORE

Stephen Rummage to lead Stanfield Preaching Lectures April 10-11

Monday, March 27, 2017 by Staff

Stephen Rummage, the senior pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Fla., and chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, will lead this year’s Stanfield Preaching Lectures April 10-11 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The sessions are free and open to the public. The Stanfield Preaching Lectures, sponsored... READ MORE

Pastors' Conf. launches scholarship opportunity

Monday, April 3, 2017 by David Roach (BP)

PHOENIX (BP) -- The Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference has announced it will provide $1,000 travel scholarships to pastors of "average-sized churches" who cannot otherwise afford to attend the Pastors' Conference and SBC annual meeting this summer in Phoenix. In keeping with the focus of this year's Pastors' Conference on pastors... READ MORE

SBC Crossover in Phoenix includes evangelism opportunities, Harvest America Crusade

Monday, March 27, 2017 by Staff

Earn Class Credit while Sharing the Gospel New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an exciting option for students who want to participate in a mission and evangelism trip this summer - Crossover Phoenix, June 7-11, 2017. Click Here to watch the North American Mission Board video about Crossover Phoenix 2017. NOBTS is... READ MORE

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