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Why Play Matters in Building Strong Ministry Teams

When I was learning how to type on a typewriter—yes, I am that old!—we would practice typing a particular sentence over and over again to increase speed and accuracy. Unlike

February 16, 2026

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Southwesterners' Forum Podcast

Doctoral Studies Made Me a Better Christian

We’re joined today by Southwesterner Dr. Jonathan Watson, Chair and Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. He also serves as Executive Director of the Faith and Learning Institute

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SWBTS Chapel Video

Miracles in Galilee

Chandler M. Snyder, Vice President for Institutional Relations and Instructor of Missions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, preached from Mark 5:1-20, in SWBTS Chapel on February 17, 2026.

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Ministry Resources

Equip The Called is committed to walking alongside you as you grow in your ministry through both study and experience.

Here, you can explore free resources designed to support and equip you in your current ministry context.

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Sermon Starters
Sermon Starters

Sermon starters are video tutorials of a biblical book to highlight key preaching pointers and theological themes based on the substance, structure, and spirit of the text.

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Sermon Structures
Sermon Structures

Sermon structures highlight the semantic layout and analysis of a biblical passage to assist preachers re-present the structure of the text in a sermon.

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Publications of Southwestern Seminary
Preaching Source

Providing resources and insights for pastors and preachers on the subject of text-driven preaching.

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Matthew McKellar
Southwestern Journal of Theology

The oldest theological journal continually published by a Southern Baptist seminary

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Malcolm B. Yarnell III
Artistic Theologian

A journal about worship, church music, and culture for musicians, pastors, church music students, and worship leaders.

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Joshua A. Waggener
Southwestern News Magazine

Bringing Southwesterners the latest news and updates from their alma mater in Fort Worth, TX.

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James A. Smith Sr.

“And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry.”

- Ephesians 4:11-12

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