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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is no longer on probation after fixing financial challenges that threatened the school\u2019s long-term stability.<\/p>\n
Joyce Marshall<\/p>\n
Star-Telegram file<\/p>\n
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is no longer on accreditation probation.<\/p>\n
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission<\/a> board voted to lift the probation that was placed on the seminary in 2023 after a financial audit uncovered serious problems threatening the school\u2019s long-term stability.<\/p>\n The decision comes two months after commission inspectors<\/a> who\u2019d toured the institution recommended lifting the sanctions.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are genuinely grateful to God to receive this good and encouraging report that all sanctions have been removed, which is an answer to the prayers of many,\u201d Seminary president David S. Dockery said in a June 11 letter to the school community.<\/p>\n The board\u2019s decision acknowledged the seminary\u2019s work to right its financial ship including increasing revenue, decreasing expenses and selling some of its property, Dockery said in his letter.<\/p>\n The seminary sold an 140-unit Carroll Park complex to the city of Fort Worth in 2023 for $11 million<\/a>, which was later developed into the Fort Worth Community Land Trust.<\/p>\n It also sold off a 376-unit complex across the street from its main campus<\/a> in February to Fort Worth-based developer Bellrock Real Estate Partners for an undisclosed sum.<\/p>\n Southwestern Seminary continues to be one of the largest and best resourced seminaries among the 280 seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, Dockery said in his letter.<\/p>\n He credited a \u201cteam effort\u201d among the seminary\u2019s community for helping restore the institution\u2019s financial health and standing with the accreditation board.<\/p>\n He also gave thanks to God citing Psalm 126:3<\/a> to state that God\u2019s grace and kindness aided the seminary in its recovery.<\/p>\n This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM.<\/p>\n