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Articles by Ashley Allen
MAGIK LEADS A MYSTICAL NEW X-TEAM AGAINST A DEMONIC INVASION IN X-ORCISTS!
X-ORCISTS, a five-issue limited series by Ashley Allen and Germán Peralta, launches in November. The dark bond between mutantkind and magic unleashes a terrifying new threat on the Marvel Universe this November in X-ORCISTS, a new five-issue limited series by writer Ashley Allen and artist Germán Peralta.
THE RETURN OF APOCALYPSE BEARS DOWN ON EARTH AND THE X-MEN IN A NEW LIMITED SERIES: TOMB OF APOCALYPSE
Ashley Allen and Domenico Carbone reveal Apocalypse’s deadly new plans for his home planet this August. From his throne on Arakko, the powerful and ancient mutant known as Apocalypse will make his presence felt on Earth once again as he recruits Jubilee on a dangerous quest to secure a mysterious Celestial artifact in TOMB OF APOCALYPSE #1 by rising star writer Ashley Allen (Magik & Colossus) and artist Domenico Carbone (Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu).
Federal Funding Freeze threatens Before & After-School programs in Huntington County
On June 30th, the U.S. Department of Education notified state agencies that 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funds – crucial to out-of-school time programs nationwide – would not be released as scheduled on July 1st, despite full congressional approval for FY25. This funding freeze has put programs like ours across the country in an immediate and uncertain position. For the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington County, this delay has a devastating local impact.
Roswell Inc’s 13th Annual Insight Luncheon Sets Attendance Record
Roswell Inc’s 13th Annual Insight Roswell Luncheon was its largest yet, drawing over 450 attendees and 140 sponsors. Presented by Synovus Bank and Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies, the event celebrated Roswell's economic growth, honored community leaders, and unveiled transformative projects shaping the city’s future. The day began with an exclusive Mayor’s Reception, where Mayor Kurt Wilson shared insights into Roswell’s progress.
TrueFire Studios Acquires Blayze.io to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Enhance Online Learning Experience
TrueFire Studios Acquires Blayze.io to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Enhance Online Learning Experience TrueFire Studios, a leading platform for online music education, today announced the acquisition of Blayze.io, a cutting-edge digital technology company.
Parks and interpretation - Wyldecrest Parks Management Ltd [2024] UKUT 355 (LC)
It’s time to unwrap Rule 7(6) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013 (‘the Tribunal Rules’): the Upper Tribunal (‘UT’) has held in Wyldecrest Parks Management Ltd [2024] UKUT 355 (LC) that the First-tier Tribunal (‘FTT’) is not entitled under Rule 7(6) to require one party to serve the Tribunal’s directions on another, but must do so itself.
MAGIK DEFENDS MUTANTKIND FROM DEMONIC THREATS IN NEW SOLO SERIES
Writer Ashley Allen and artist Germán Peralta launch Magik’s first-ever ongoing solo series this January! This January, mutant icon Magik headlines her first ongoing solo series! The X-Men’s resident sorcerer will unleash her Soulsword, spells, and dark side against mystical threats targeting the mutant community.
SBC 2024: Southwestern students lead people to Christ, learn lessons of evangelism through Crossover
Trying to share the gospel with a 73-year-old man who was “rude,” reminded Joo*, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Master of Divinity student from East Asia, how God “patiently waited” for her when she came to Christ about seven years ago. Joo recalled the man told the team to “stop” talking about Jesus before he walked away.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: SWBTS students participate in Crossover; SBTS mourns death of June Honeycutt
Metadata: Series: SBC DigestsTopic(s): SBC Annual Meetings, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: SWBTS students share Gospel, learn evangelism lessons through Crossover By Ashley Allen/SWBTS INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – Trying to share the Gospel with a 73-year-old man who was “rude,” reminded Joo*, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Master of Divinity student from East Asia, how God “patiently waited” for...
SBC President Barber exhorts Southwestern graduates to go to the ‘harvest’
FORT WORTH, Texas — Get to work in the harvest, Bart Barber, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, challenged the 301 graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College during spring commencement held Friday, May 3, on the Fort Worth campus. The spring 2024 graduating class included students representing 27 states of the United States and 22 countries. Seventy-seven of the 301 certificates and diplomas awarded were for non-English degrees and certificates.
FIRST-PERSON: Lessons on the way to becoming a seminary president
Metadata: Series: First PersonTopic(s): Gateway SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Editor’s note: Adam Groza is the president-elect of Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention in Ontario, California. I love being a Southern Baptist. Southern Baptists have given me a denominational home, a world-class seminary education and a meaningful ministry for the past 14 years at an amazing seminary filled with godly and gifted servant leaders.
In new Criswell book, Hawkins examines the life of a man who impacted millions
O.S. Hawkins is chancellor of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, former pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, and president emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources. He has authored more than 50 books, including the latest, Criswell: His Life and Times. Hawkins recently spoke with Southern Baptist Texan magazine about why he chose to write about the legendary W.A. Criswell and how others can benefit from learning about his life. You’ve described W.A. Criswell as a friend and mentor.
Applications determined in the NOx emissions group litigation (Various Claimants v Mercedes-Benz Group AG and others)
Dispute Resolution analysis: The Managing Judges of the large GLO NOx emissions litigation have dismissed applications seeking the protection of documents used in open Court from use for collateral purposes and for information about the funding arrangements which the Claimants have in place in contemplation of a security for costs application. Various Claimants v Mercedes-Benz Group AG and others [2024] EWHC 695 (KB) What are the practical implications of this case?
5 minutes with Tony Sheffield
Tony Sheffield has been leading First Baptist Church in Maypearl for more than a quarter century. After coaching high school basketball for 12 years in Wichita, Kan., he surrendered to the ministry and came to Fort Worth to attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1993. During seminary, Tony served as a youth pastor in Fort Worth before accepting the position at FBC Maypearl in 1996. He also serves on the executive board of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
What will it cost your church to invest in my generation?
A bout four years ago, I was a student heavily involved in collegiate ministry, growing in my understanding of Scripture, and being discipled by a woman in our church. However, even as I grew and learned more about the church, I remember asking myself, “Where do I fit in to all this?” This question is one my generation poses often—and one for which the local church can provide a clear answer.
Awakening National Prayer Conference seeks to convey information, spark transformation in churches across U.S.
FORT WORTH—The question was as sharp as it was simple. “When you die,” Steve Gaines asked, “what do you hope to do in heaven?” Gaines, senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn., told the crowd gathered at the Awakening National Prayer Conference on the campus of Southwestern Seminary on April 18 that he looks forward to seeing a number of people in heaven. Jesus, of course. His father, mother, and brother.
Massive NAMB day of service makes big impact ‘for generations to come’
Nine-year-old Destiny, wide-eyed and smiling broadly, surveyed the freshly repainted sanctuary of Lake June Baptist Church as she and her mother, Yvonne, arrived at the church to see what the Lord had done. Newly installed blue carpet covered the floors, while comfortable, upholstered chairs replaced 50-year-old rickety wooden pews. Bright can lights, rather than aging fluorescent fixtures, illuminated the space.
Just keep casting your line
I’m not what you would consider a man of the outdoors, but I did my fair share of fishing during my teen years. A friend of mine growing up owned a bass boat, and we would stay out on the water for countless hours tossing plastic worms under lighted docks and running crank baits through a forest of submerged tree limbs trying to catch a lake record. Though it may seem like a straightforward endeavor, fishing requires skill.
Gaines encourages Awakening attendees at Southwestern Seminary to ‘pray like it matters’
FORT WORTH, Texas — Encouraging the Southwestern Seminary community and attendees of the Awakening National Prayer Conference held on the Fort Worth campus to “pray like it matters,” Steve Gaines, senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, opened the first session of the conference during the seminary’s regularly scheduled chapel service on Wednesday, April 18. The conference was held in partnership with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
Chosen Conference’s message to the church: ‘We must be engaged’ in fostering, adoption
PLANO—The message was clear and unapologetic: every child is precious in God’s sight. But the heart of the Chosen Conference, held Saturday, April 13, at Prestonwood Baptist Church, aimed to not only proclaim that truth, but mobilize followers of Christ to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable and forgotten children. Figures cited throughout the conference paint an urgent picture: more than 400,000 children are in the foster care system in America and 100,000 are awaiting adoption.
Heart of the Child Conference draws more than 900 to Southwestern campus
FORT WORTH, Texas — More than 900 preschool, children’s, family ministry, pre-teen, church weekday, and disability ministry leaders from the southeast region of the United States gathered on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earlier this month for the Heart of the Child Conference, an equipping conference sponsored by four Baptist state conventions.
MBTS rededicates Spurgeon Library, fills endowed chairs at spring trustee meeting
Metadata: Topic(s): Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees elected three faculty into endowed chairs, celebrated a rededication of the Spurgeon Library, and approved key institutional business items at the spring trustee meeting on campus on April 8-9.
Carl Bradford appointed dean of Texas Baptist College
FORT WORTH, Texas — Carl J. Bradford, assistant professor of evangelism and occupant of the Malcolm R. and Melba L. McDow Chair of Evangelism, has been appointed dean of Texas Baptist College, the undergraduate school of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the institution’s leadership announced today. “We are thrilled that Carl Bradford has accepted the invitation to serve as dean of Texas Baptist College,” said President David S. Dockery.
Equipping children in your church with the right Bible for the right age
Metadata: Share this post: If my life could be marked by copies of Scripture, it would look something like this: Baby’s New Testament in a blue box Bible storybook as big as a small car, complete with an illustration of Absalom hanging by his hair from a tree Black leather-bound Bible with both Old and New Testaments, cool maps in the back, and my ten-year-old name engraved in gold lettering on the front Burgundy bonded leather Bible too big for a backpack Burgundy leather Bible, thin with...
Arizona High Court’s 1864 abortion ban ruling likely to face ballot issue
Metadata: Topic(s): AbortionFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: PHOENIX (BP) – The revival of an 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortions for providers, expectant mothers and advertisers will likely face a November state ballot measure asking voters to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona’s constitution.
NAIA schools applaud policy over transgender athletes
Metadata: Topic(s): Sports, World & PoliticsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: NASHVILLE (BP) — A number of schools associated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) have expressed support over a policy approved by the group’s Council of Presidents stating that only student-athletes whose biological sex is female may participate in female sports. All eligible NAIA student-athletes can participate in male sports, the statement included.
ARITF meets with state abuse reform leaders
Metadata: Topic(s): Sexual AbuseFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: DALLAS (BP) – As the SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force prepares to give its report and recommendations to messengers at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in June, members met with state leaders to preview that report and to strengthen the partnership among Southern Baptists for preventing and dealing with sexual abuse in churches.
Bradford appointed dean of Texas Baptist College
Metadata: Topic(s): Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Carl J. Bradford, assistant professor of evangelism and occupant of the Malcolm R. and Melba L. McDow Chair of Evangelism, has been appointed dean of Texas Baptist College, the undergraduate school of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the institution’s leadership announced today.
SWBTS trustees receive reports of financial stability, enrollment growth
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees heard reports of renewed financial stability and enrollment growth during their April 9-10 meeting held on the Fort Worth campus, which was marked by a spirit of unity, President David S. Dockery said. “Southwestern Seminary is in a very different place than in September 2022,” said Dockery, noting many factors.
5 minutes with Jason Earls
Jason Earls became pastor of North Garland Baptist Fellowship in December 2022, but he has long been involved at the church. He served as its youth pastor from 2011-2016 before stepping down to pursue a full-time career in stand-up Christian comedy, a passion he continues to pursue part-time. Born and raised in Portsmouth, Va., and the son and grandson of pastors, Earls came to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to attend Dallas Theological Seminary and stayed.
Obituary: Wynona Elder, retired Southwestern Seminary counseling professor, dies at 89
Wynona Tipton Elder, retired professor of psychology and counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, died Friday, March 15. She was 89. “The Southwestern Seminary community is grateful for Dr. Wynona Elder’s years of service to students and colleagues alike,” said President David S. Dockery.
Trial judge appointed special examiner to hear the evidence of a sanctioned Russian litigant and his witness in Dubai (Gorbachev v Guriev)
Dispute Resolution analysis: HHJ Pelling, the trial judge in a piece of commercial litigation in England has approved an order by which he was appointed a special examiner to hear the evidence of sanctioned Russian Defendant and a witness on his behalf, his son in Dubai. The witnesses could not give evidence in England and Wales due to a travel ban imposed by the sanctions Regulations. This decision contrasts with a recent decision in the SKAT Litigation.
The iniquity ‘exception’ to Legal Professional Privilege (Al Sadeq v Dechert LLP)
Dispute Resolution analysis: All lawyers know the principle and no doubt regularly rely on legal professional privilege (“LLP”) being a corner stone of the English legal system. However, LLP is not apposite to protect against participation (active or passive) in the commission of fraud.
MUTANKIND JOINS THE WAR AGAINST VAMPIRES IN NEW X-MEN: BLOOD HUNT ONE-SHOTS!
Marvel’s new crossover event, BLOOD HUNT, kicks off this May. Learn about the X-Men’s inclusion now with the reveal of FOUR one-shots! The vampires of the Marvel Universe have waited patiently, and now that the eternal night has cursed Earth, they’ll feast like never before in Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz’s BLOOD HUNT. This bloodbath of terror couldn’t come at a more dire time for mutantkind. Currently scattered after the fall of Krakoa, the X-Men won’t be able to strike from a united front.
Praying for the lost before it's too late
Metadata: Topic(s): PrayerFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Earl was an IMB Missionary in Central America before he retired, but he wasn’t always a Christian. In the 1970’s Earl liked to drink and get high with his buddies from school. When he got home late at night, reeking of weed and alcohol, he tried to tip-toe past his parents’ bedroom on the way down the hall to his own.
El pastor de Carolina del Norte Clint Pressley será nominado para presidente de la SBC en Indianápolis
Metadata: Share this post: MONROE, N.C. (BP) – Clint Pressley, pastor sénior de la Hickory Grove Baptist Church de Charlotte, será nominado para presidente de la Convención Bautista del Sur (SBC) durante la reunión anual de la SBC que se celebrará este verano en Indianápolis, Indiana.
Dockery outlines history of confessional statements at SWBTS convocation
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Explaining the history of confessional statements and how the core value of “confessionally guided” shapes the classroom and community of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President David S. Dockery encouraged students, faculty, and staff to understand the “hermeneutical lens” of the institution’s fourth core value during the Jan. 23 convocation service to begin the academic semester.
Convocation roundup: Southwestern Seminary and Gateway Seminary
ByAshley Allen, SWBTS FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Explaining the history of confessional statements and how the core value of “confessionally guided” shapes the classroom and community of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President David S. Dockery encouraged students, faculty, and staff to understand the “hermeneutical lens” of the institution’s fourth core value during the Jan. 23 convocation service to begin the academic semester.
Southwestern Seminary music school receives curriculum commendation from National Association of Schools of Music
The School of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received affirmation and commendation from the National Association of Schools of Music, seminary administration announced today. “We congratulate Professor Ben Caston and Dean Joe Crider on this good report and commendation from the National Association of Schools of Music,” said President David S. Dockery.
SBC DIGEST: Baptist Church Music Conference scheduled; SWBTS music school recognized
Metadata: Series: SBC DigestsTopic(s): Churches and Ministry, Music, Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Registration open for 2024 Baptist Church Music Conference By BP Staff NASHVILLE (BP) – The Baptist Church Music Conference, a staple for Southern Baptist music leaders, is slated for April 21-23 at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Nashville.
Southwestern Seminary community sees answers to prayer during 2023
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — In answer to a prayer movement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary that began in October 2022, the Fort Worth institution has seen God’s hand at work through faculty, students and alumni during the 2023 calendar year.
December sermons can be based throughout Scripture, remain connected to Christmas
NASHVILLE (BP) — Tyler Armstrong’s sermon series this month started off with a different take on some treasured carols. “Hark! The herald angels sing; a dragon waits to devour the king,” he said from the pulpit of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals, Ala., on Dec. 3. Not finished, he added another.
FIRST-PERSON: Six-month update | Baptist Press
Metadata: Series: First PersonEvent(s): 2024 SBC Annual MeetingTopic(s): SBC NewsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Six months have passed since we gathered in New Orleans for the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. At this halfway point between New Orleans and Indianapolis, here is an update on the activities of the Convention. The Southern Baptist Convention will gather in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 11-12, 2024. I have selected a theme for that meeting.
Southwestern Seminary community sees answers to prayer during 2023
Metadata: Topic(s): Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — In answer to a prayer movement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary that began in October 2022, the Fort Worth institution has seen God’s hand at work through faculty, students and alumni during the 2023 calendar year.
WEEK OF PRAYER:Jesus is unfamiliar gift for many in spiritually lost world
Metadata: Topic(s): International Mission BoardFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Lostness around the world is growing every day. In fact, 59 percent of the world’s population remains unreached. This means there are less than 2 percent evangelical Christians within their people group or nearby. Unless something changes, they have little to no chance of hearing the Gospel in their lifetime. IMB missionaries are a steadfast presence among the lost. Southern Baptists pray, give, go and send.
Religious charities lose top spot in Better Business Bureau donor trust study
Metadata: Topic(s): Culture, International Mission Board, North American Mission BoardFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: ARLINGTON, Va. (BP) – Religious organizations including churches are no longer the most trusted charities among American adults, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) said in its 2023 Give.org Study.
Grace challenges newest SWBTS, TBC graduates to ‘flourish in ministry’
Metadata: Topic(s): Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Framing his address around Martin Luther’s hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” W. Madison Grace II, provost and vice president for academic administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenged the 339 men and women who received their diplomas and certificates during the Dec.
Zach Wilson came so close to changing his reality, but reality had other plans Original
Zach Wilson had a window for a win, and after a week of never-ending questions about his status as the starting quarterback, after 10 weeks of adjusting on the fly once Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles, after three years of inconsistent football that made his No. 2 overall pick label seem far from justifiable, a chance was all he could ask for. He might not get many more of them. Robert Saleh keeps defending him, but at some point, the Jets need a win. Probably six or seven.
Cowboys’ Neville Gallimore ejected after kicking Giants’ Justin Pugh in groin Original
Neville Gallimore didn’t even try to hide his attempt to kick Justin Pugh in the groin. With less than a minute remaining in the Giants’ blowout loss Sunday against the Cowboys, Gallimore tore around the line of scrimmage and tried to sack Tommy DeVito before his pass to running back Jashaun Corbin.
Jets offensive line coach faces key decision when Duane Brown returns
In a season filled with offensive line shuffling, including possibly some more Sunday, Keith Carter has one decision that he’s dreading. Mekhi Becton started the season at right tackle and shifted to left tackle when Duane Brown went on injured reserve, and Becton previously blamed a shift from left to right for his injury last year. Brown was the starting left tackle before getting injured.
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