President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary resigns

The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth has resigned. On Thursday, Southwestern’s executive committee of the board of trustees accepted President Adam Greenway’s resignation during its regularly scheduled meeting, the seminary announced on Friday. “These days are incredibly challenging in the life of our denomination,” Greenway said. “They are also challenging times for academic institutions, particularly theological seminaries.” Greenway was elected as the ninth president of Southwestern in February 2019, after graduating from the seminary himself in 2002. Greenway already has his next job lined up and has accepted a role with the International Mission Board.

Speaking to Greenway’s resignation, Southwestern committee chairman Danny Roberts expressed appreciation on his more than three-and-a-half year’s of service. “[Greenway] came to Southwestern Seminary during a difficult time of transition and has worked tirelessly to lead the institution to serve well the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention,” Roberts said. Southwestern’s executive committee voted to extend an invitation to Southern Baptist leader O.S. Hawkins to serve as the new president. Further details about Hawkins’ appointment will be announced next week. Hawkins is no stranger to Southwestern, graduating from the seminary twice with master of divinity and doctor of philosophy degrees. Currently, Hawkins serves as president-emeritus of Guidestone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Southwestern’s board of trustees is expected to name a presidential search committee at its next meeting on Oct. 17.