Christopher Watkin recently spent time at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School to deliver a chapel message and join a discussion about his recent contributions to a new work, “The Gospel After Christendom.”
In both rankings, Samford is the highest ranked university in the state of Alabama.
Samford University has appointed Scott Bush ’91, MDiv ’95, DMin, as director of its Ministry Training Institute (MTI).
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder caused by a brain injury, including stroke or infection. It’s often called an invisible disability because there are no outward signs of the condition.
Two new members have joined the Samford University board of trustees. Jay Love and Curt Stokes were elected during the university’s board of trustees meeting in September. Robert Holmes Jr. was appointed to a lifetime term on the board.
Aiming to expand Samford’s global footprint and create a unique work-and-serve cultural opportunity, the university announced the purchase of a new international study campus in Costa Rica.
Rod Marshall, president and CEO of Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries, was named Humanitarian of the Year by Samford University. Marshall has devoted his career focus to child care and helping families seek God’s healing.
Revolving around the theme of “Persuasive Preaching: Story, Imagination and Apologetics,” the conference was organized by Beeson’s Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute’s Spirit and Power Project.
