Institute for Discipleship Given Control of Master’s Program

The Institute for Discipleship will be taking over recruitment, advising and academic responsibilities for Southwestern College's online Master of Arts in Specialized Ministries degree program.  This change will take place in fall of 2015.  The degree had been under the domain of the college's Professional Studies department. "We're excited about the opportunities this gives the Institute.  It allows us to use our connections in the church world to increase awareness of this wonderful degree at the college, and it allows us to further the Institute's mission to educate and train persons for work in church ministry,"…continue reading →

Friends of Southwestern Invited to Gathering During Great Plains Annual Conference

There will be an SC gathering at Mead’s Corner (430 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202) in Wichita, Kansas, on June 11 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. during the Great Plains Annual Conference.  All Builders in Ministry and guests are welcome. New Southwestern president Brad Andrews and new campus minister Ben Hanne will be in attendance, so stop by and greet them!continue reading →

Rev. Ben Hanne Becomes Campus Minister

Rev. Ben Hanne is the new Campus Minister at Southwestern College. He will begin on July 1, 2015. His full-time position is underwritten by the GPAC. “We are extremely pleased to have Rev. Hanne to assist the college efforts to provide a ministerial presence to our whole college community. We are equally pleased to have the conference’s financial support,” says President Dick Merriman. “Ben shows every indication of helping us strengthen our spiritual support for our students, staff and faculty and will provide another point of contact with area churches and the conference.” “I’m…continue reading →

2015 Amp It Up! Deadline Approaching and CD Project Announced

Amp It Up Camp is just around the corner! Registration deadline is May 1- Visit this page to register! The first night of camp will be kicked off with a live album recording concert titled “In the Company of Friends.” The album will be produced by Joel Cameron of Nashville. The concert will include Christmas hymns and songs, and will be performed by SC alumni and friends: Travis Hastings, Sarah Miller, Daniel Miller, Josh Melcher, Monica Cooper, Stephen Butler, and special guest Jennifer Petterson. The concert will be May 26 at 7 p.m. in Richardson Performing Arts Center…continue reading →