A student cannot walk the campus of Southern Seminary without experiencing a deep appreciation and awe for the history contained in the seminary’s 150-year existence. As the Southern Baptist Convention’s oldest theological institution, Southern Seminary has consistently set the standard for quality academics and well-known faculty.

During my most recent visit to Louisville, a friend of mine, Robbie Sagers, took me to took me to Cave Hill, a cemetery that serves as the resting place for six of the Seminary’s nine presidents (Dr. Whitsitt is buried elsewhere, Dr. McCall is living today in Florida, and President Mohler will hopefully be leading Southern Seminary for many decades to come) and famous past professors – resting, that is, until Jesus returns. This week, I’d like to reflect upon the time we spent in the cemetery – celebrating the lives of some of Southern Seminary’s forefathers.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance, the race that is set before us… – Hebrews 12:1