Gray named Southern Seminary’s alum of the year

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., named Alabama pastor Buddy Gray its 2006 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at the school’s June 14  luncheon at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in Greensboro, N.C.

Gray, pastor of the 4,300-member Hunter Street Baptist Church, Hoover, in Birmingham Baptist Association, served two terms as a Southern Seminary trustee beginning in 1995, including two years as trustee chairman. He received a doctor of ministry degree from Southern in 2002.

“I am indeed humbled to be given this honor,” Gray said. “Of course all the glory goes to God. … I’m especially thankful for Southern Seminary. Of all the things that I’ve been able to be a part of, other than my local church, Hunter Street, Southern has had the greatest impact on my life.”

Southern Seminary President R. Albert Mohler Jr. cited Gray’s service in the local church, his state convention and the SBC as indicators of his extraordinary giftedness and ability.