The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is giving thanks to the Lord and to faithful supporters for the success of the 22nd annual Heritage Classic Golf Tournament, held Monday at Big Spring Country Club. Through God’s provision and the generosity of donors, the event raised $241,400 to support the mission of training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel workers for the global church.
The Heritage Classic is not just a sporting event—it is a tangible expression of partnership in the gospel. All proceeds directly benefit students at Southern Seminary and Boyce College, helping to keep theological education accessible and affordable for those called to serve Christ and his church.
“Nobody cares about theological education but committed Christians,” R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of Southern Seminary, said. “The future of the church comes down to the education of young ministers called to the gospel. We have young men who are going to be the preachers of the future.”
This year’s event was marked not only by the strong showing of support from 102 golfers and 13 sponsors, but also by a powerful moment of recognition and testimony. Jacob Myrick, a Master of Divinity Student pursuing certificates in Greek exegesis, Hebrew exegesis, and biblical theology, was awarded the $5,000 Rick Bordas Memorial Scholarship. His story illustrates the very heart of Southern Seminary’s mission.
Myrick, who has a background in civil engineering, relocated with his wife Tori, also a Southern grad, and daughter Lacey to Louisville in 2023 to pursue God’s call to ministry. Both Jacob and Tori have served in various roles at Southern and are members of Clifton Baptist Church.
Myrick shared how visiting Southern on Preview Day confirmed their decision to move.
“I knew this institution’s vision for preparing gospel ministers,” Myrick said. “We fell in love with the campus and the faculty. These classes have resulted in me being more shaped in the image of Christ.”
Moments like these are only possible because of the faithful giving of Southern’s friends and alumni. As Mohler reminded attendees, Southern Seminary receives no taxpayer funding, and yet continues to train over 6,000 students from all 50 states and 70 nations. The Lord has provided full classrooms, full housing, and—most importantly—full hearts, and our commitment remains to keep tuition low so students can graduate unencumbered by debt and fully focused on the work of ministry.
“You help make that possible,” Mohler said to supporters. “Thank you for your stewardship invested in us.” As Southern Seminary looks to the future, events like the Heritage Classic play a vital role in sustaining Southern Seminary’s enduring mission: to train, to send, and to serve—to the ends of the earth—for the glory of Christ.