Nashville Youth Rally

*About the Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series
as delivered to me from Keith Caldwell

The Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series began in 1957 and occurs annually in March at the American Baptist College and Baptist World Center complex in Nashville, TN.

The Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series was named in honor of the leadership of James Henry Garnett and James Madison Nabrit. Garnett was a teacher of Systemic Theology and New Testament Greek at American Baptist Theological Seminary from 1924 to 1938. He served as the seminary’s dean from 1927 to 1939. During a portion of that time, from 1930 to 1932, he provided leadership as the acting president.

James Madison Nabrit was president of American Baptist Theological Seminary from 1936 to 1944. His eight-year tenure advanced the institution and brought forth the development of the National Baptist Training School for Christian Workers.

Garnett and Nabrit are landmarks in the legacy of great leadership provided to American Baptist College. Their example of innovation and integrity are recognized annually through the Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series.

The goal of the GNL Series is to provide a national dialogue around topics which challenge the modern day church to keep up with the changing needs of society. The lecture series seeks to accomplish this by bringing together American Baptist College alumni, clergy and laity of various faith communities, educational institutions and the Nashville community to engage in conference topics. The lecture series also serves as an excellent medium to initiate and culminate national fund-raising efforts on behalf of the college. Read more: http://www.blogdoctor.me/2007/02/expandable-post-summaries.html#ixzz0fvTXmFSF