The Witness of Armstead Herndon
In this piece from the 2026 Beeson magazine, Beeson professor and Global Center director David Parks reflects on the witness and legacy of Armstead Herndon, MDiv '19, who serves as the academic dean at Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College and has spent much of his life serving in missions.
Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: James Drake
As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we continue a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. This week, we highlight James Drake, a captain and U.S. Army Chaplain with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
Fulfilling the Great Commission
Among the more than 1,400 living Beeson alumni, many serve in the cross-cultural mission field, working daily to advance the Gospel and build the Kingdom of God. Five Beeson alumni spoke about their experience in cross-cultural ministry for this year's Beeson magazine.
Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: Kaelan Clay
As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we continue a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. This week, we highlight Kaelan Clay, a command chaplain on the U.S. Navy's USS Bataan.
Beeson Expanding Missions Opportunities, Relationships with International Seminaries
To better serve its students and the church around the world, Beeson is building friendships with seminaries in Egypt, Ukraine, Malaysia and India, while bolstering missions opportunities for students, faculty and the local community.
Samford Sunday: Leaders Across Campus Revitalizing Historic Program
Beeson leaders, in conjunction with leaders at Samford's undergraduate level, are working to revitalize the Samford Sunday program, giving students preaching opportunities in local churches.
Working Together for the Gospel
Samford’s Center for Congregational Resources is nearing its 25th anniversary as it continues to connect the university to congregations in need of assistance and continues to be a place where leaders across the campus community can advance God’s Kingdom together. This past year, Beeson faculty aided them in that work.
A Yes from God: Inaugural Our Risen Lord Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories
The first recipients of Beeson's Our Risen Lord full tuition scholarships talk about God's faithfulness and their time at Beeson.
Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: Loren Aderhold
As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are beginning a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. First up is Loren Aderhold, who serves as a Division Chaplain in the U.S. Army.
Building a Bridge as We Cross It: A Conversation with Bradley Edwards, Beeson's First Global Methodist Graduate
Bradley Edwards, Beeson's first alumni to serve in the newly-formed Global Methodist Church, talks about his ministry in Mississippi.
New Scholarship in Beeson Divinity School Honors Former Samford President, Professor
Birmingham businessman Wray Pearce and his wife, Joan, have made a major donation to Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, funding a new scholarship that honors former Samford President Thomas Corts and longtime professor James Barnette ’83.
Beeson Divinity School Celebrates Riches of Five Protestant Traditions During Third Annual Preaching Conference
Beeson hosted its third annual preaching conference, July 14-16. The theme of this year’s conference—“Manifold Wisdom: The Riches of Preaching Across Christian Traditions”—celebrated preaching contributions from five Protestant traditions: Baptist, Anglican, Wesleyan, Reformed (Presbyterian) and African American.
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