Phil Christopher, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas, responds to the announced closure of Logsdon Seminary at Hardin-Simmons University.

Les Hollon, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, responds to the closing of Logsdon Seminary, which has a campus at Trinity Baptist Church.

Editor Eric Black shares his experience at Hardin-Simmons University and the Logsdon School of Theology, which taught him how to find faith in difficult times.

In response to its announced closure, Javier Vargas, a Logsdon Seminary student, reflects on his introduction to the seminary and his gratitude and love for it.

John Whitten, pastor of The Gathering at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, expresses his sorrow, gratitude and hope for Logsdon Seminary.

Carey C. Newman reflects on James Leo Garrett as he knew him and the influence Garrett had on generations of Baptist ministers and scholars, among others.

Landin Brown, a graduate student in Christian ministry at East Texas Baptist University, shares his background and thoughts on being a Christian leader in the community.

A Baptist Standard reader responds to Terry Austin’s op-ed about single-issue voting and abortion.

A Baptist Standard reader responds to an op-ed about Christians being outraged about the Super Bowl halftime show.

Our nation is deeply divided. Tearing a speech in half is not going to fix things. Repairing the right roads and building the needed bridges might.

When the daily grind gets to be more than enough, how do we keep our heads? Dalese Black points us back to the details of the daily grind for help finding focus.

In the noise and chaos of life, the Holy Spirit is a friend we can depend on, helping us hear the Lord’s voice and driving out fear.