Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary

CHAPEL HIGHLIGHT | Dr. Wayne Cornett

THIS WEEK IN CHAPEL: Dr. Al Santos, Director of Information Technology, Assistant Professor of Theology, New Testament, and Church History. Watch live this Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at mabts.edu/watchevents.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Meet Dr. Stephen R. Miller, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Hebrew at Mid-America. A lifelong Southern Baptist saved at age 6, he holds ThM and PhD degrees, authored commentaries on Daniel and Nahum-Malachi, translated Bibles, pastored numerous churches!

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR PREACHING FRESH WEEK AFTER WEEK? The responsibility of speaking to the same congregation week after week can feel daunting. Check out the Mid-America blog for practical guidance from the Preaching Coach, Mid-America’s Dr. David Allen. mabts.edu/2026/11/04/keeping…

"I believe that a call to preach is a call to prepare. If God has laid His hand upon you, His hand upon your mind, body, and your spirit, then you should give yourself completely to Him." —Dr. B. Gray Allison, Founder of Mid-America

CHAPEL HIGHLIGHT | Dr. JimBo Stewart

THIS WEEK IN CHAPEL: Dr. Wayne Cornett, Chairman of the New Testament Department; Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, and Theology. Watch live this Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at mabts.edu/watchevents.

IT'S TIME TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR YOUR SPRING SEMESTER! Academic Advising for Spring 2027 begins today, November 2, and runs through November 20. Also, REGISTRATION for the Spring semester begins November 30. Contact your Advisor now and let's plan for a sensational Spring 2027!

MID-AMERICA'S DR. JOHN BABLER has been elected VP of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Dr. Babler will continue to lead at Mid-America. Learn more about this & our 7 levels of biblical counseling training: mabts.edu/babler

Today at Missions Week, Dr. JimBo Stewart, Associate Director of NAMB's Send Network Replant & Renewal. He’ll speak on “Jesus Has a Plan for Every Church. Over lunch, he’ll also share resources and a pathway for church renewal. Details at mabts.edu/missionsweek

Today at Missions Week, Dr. Andy Tuttle, IMB Personnel Consultant for the Mid-South area. He’ll speak on “Discerning Between the Call & the Commission,” followed by a lunch session on “Where Missional Muscles Are Made.” Details at mabts.edu/missionsweek

CHAPEL HIGHLIGHT | Dr. John Charping

Today at Missions Week, Jacob Boss, IMB Vice President of Global Engagement. He’ll speak on “A Call to the Harvest Fields: Global Realities & Great Commission Responsibility,” followed by a lunch Q&A on IMB’s “harvest fields” restructuring. Details at mabts.edu/missionsweek

Missions Week begins tomorrow at Mid-America! Join us Oct. 27-29 for three days focused on the harvest, the call to missions, and the work of strengthening Gospel churches. Attend or watch the livestream of each session at 11:00 a.m. Central. Details at mabts.edu/missionsweek

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Meet Dr. Van McClain, Professor of Old Testament & Hebrew at Mid-America! He’s pastored in New York, Texas, and Arkansas, and as a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, he’s contributed to "The Biblical Illustrator" and "Looking to the Future."

Light up your future at the Mid-America Fall Preview Day, Tuesday, November 3! Preview Day is an excellent way to learn more about Mid-America and experience campus life. Learn more at visit.mabts.edu

Missions Week begins next week at Mid-America! From Oct. 27-29, join us as we hear from leaders in global missions, missions mobilization, and church renewal and consider our responsibility to faithfully carry out the Great Commission. Details at mabts.edu/missionsweek

“But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” —1 John 1:7

THIS WEEK IN CHAPEL: Dr. John Charping, Chairman of the Missions Department; Associate Professor of Missions and Theology. Watch live this Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at mabts.edu/watchevents.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Dr. Kirk Kilpatrick, is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Hebrew at Mid-America. He’s served as pastor in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, and as Executive Director of Youth for Christ. Dr. Kilpatrick has led multiple missions trips.