Good News: Support for Female Seminarians at SBTS

Garnetta Smith, who serves on the state Commission on Human Rights, has been appointed the seminary's Women's Support Coordinator to address gender-related difficulties or challenges that women encounter on its campus.

"Her appointment comes months after the May termination of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson after reports he made comments demeaning to women and mishandled student rape allegations."

Karen Swallow-Prior with the SBC's ERLC called the appointment a "potentially groundbreaking step that signals significant change for women within the Convention.”

SBC President J.D. Greear also commended the move, commenting: “Seminaries are the training ground for many of the next generation’s Christian leaders....it is a welcome development to see Dr. Mohler announce this position to serve female students."

"Mohler announced this week that....'There is no tolerance on this campus for sexual harassment, assault, or disrespect.'"