New Baptist Studies Center
Posted on by Tim Sensing
In spring 2020, Abilene Christian University formed a Baptist Studies Center in response to the closure of a local seminary of a neighboring school. The invitation to Baptist students to continue their seminary training and welcoming Dr. Myles Werntz to direct the center was significant given ACU’s affiliation with Churches of Christ. In this conversation, the participants reflect on the formation of the center and the ecumenical spirit of Christian unity it implies. This is the first dialogue of the Nesti Center for Faith & Culture Ecumenical and Interfaith Sub-Committee, which seeks to make God’s ongoing, loving encounter with humanity known through meaningful ecumenical and interfaith efforts.
Participants: Dr. Ben Pickett Executive Minister at West Houston Church of Christ Adjunct Professor at Abilene Christian University Nesti CFC Sub-Committee Member
Dr. Tim Sensing Associate Dean and Professor of Preaching Graduate School of Theology Abilene Christian University
Dr. Myles Werntz Director of Baptist Studies Associate Professor of Theology Abilene Christian University
Helpful Links:
- Abilene Christian University, https://www.acu.edu/
- ACU Baptist Studies Center, https://www.acu.edu/community/cbs/cen…
- Baptist World Alliance: http://www.bwanet.org/
- West Houston Church of Christ: https://westhoustonchurch.org/
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Ecumenism: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teac…