College Girls Night 

with Mrs. Akin

March 24 ~ 7-9pm

At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Akin

Magnolia Hill ~ 308 Durham Drive

Come ready to be just a little bit silly, spend time getting to know one another and Mrs. Akin, and of course ~ snack on some delicious goodies!

Questions? Contact us at Women's Life

womenslife@sebts.edu or 919.761.2340

College Girls Night 

with Mrs. Akin

March 24 ~ 7-9pm

At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Akin

Magnolia Hill ~ 308 Durham Drive

Come ready to be just a little bit silly, spend time getting to know one another and Mrs. Akin, and of course ~ snack on some delicious goodies!

RSVP by March 19th: Contact us at Women's Life

womenslife@sebts.edu or 919.761.2340

We want to let you know about four opportunities for you to spend time with other SEBTS ladies that we are quite excited about. Check out the information below!

Our first Connecting Point event of the year is next Monday, September 9th:

On September 14th, come join women from around North Carolina and around the US to learn from a well-respected women's ministry leader:

You have a chance to see an awesome movie and to meet Mrs. Akin and the wonderful women of the Women's Auxiliary who support us with their time, prayer, and support:

And an ongoing opportunity to make new friends and stay fit at the same time:

This summer, we wanted to give you a taste of the many places that our SEBTS family will be during the school break. Our first post in the series is from our own Mrs. Charlotte Akin, who has kicked off her summer beautifully. Enjoy!

Where will you be this summer?

We started our summer in Cancun, Mexico, celebrating our 35^th wedding anniversary. This was wonderful and relaxing, a great way to start our “downtime summertime.” We will be traveling to many places this summer—Louisville for a friend’s wedding, Houston for the SBC annual meeting, and Georgia for a family wedding and time with my brothers and sister. 

Who will you be with?

We will be with friends, family, trustees, and donors.

What will you be doing?

In addition to our travels this summer, in July we will be with our good friends the Fulps. We will enjoy time with them at the lake in Roxboro.

Who/How will you be serving?

We will be taking care of our grandchildren—Micah, Jordan, and Kai—in Birmingham while Paul and Kari take a vacation. So we will be serving our kids and grandkids. J

What are you most looking forward to out of all of your adventures?

The best thing is that Danny and I get to do all of these wonderful things together. 

Charlotte Akin is the wife of Dr. Daniel L. Akin, president of SEBTS. She was born in Atlanta, Ga. and, at age 11, came to know Christ as her personal Savior at the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home in Palmetto, Ga.  She lived there in the children’s home until she was 18. She has been married to Dr. Akin since 1978—they just celebrated their 35^th anniversary in May! They are blessed with four wonderful sons (Nathan, Jonathan, Paul and Timothy), three incredible daughters-in-law (Ashley, Kari, and Anna), and nine precious grandchildren (four boys, four girls, and one grandson on the way).  Mrs. Akin’s main ministry after her family is to the women of SEBTS. She is the facilitator for “Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife,” and recently co-taught “The Ministry of Homemaking and Hospitality” for the BWI. One of her favorite events this past year was having the college ladies in her home, and she hopes to make this an annual event.  In her spare time, she loves reading, cooking, going to the beach, and being with her grandchildren as much as possible.

College Girl's Night was a great success!
We have had requests for another event....what do you think? 

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Akin for opening her home to us. We love spending time with our beautiful President's wife! 

Our college ladies were pampered with Mrs. Akin's special mint and lemonade tea, coffee, a candy buffet, popcorn, and giveaways.

We moved into the library for a crazy game of charades. Each of the 5 teams had to act out an entire story from the Bible.  Can you guess what they were from these pictures?

The highlight of the night was when Mrs. Akin opened her heart to us and shared  some of her own story. She also took the time to answer our questions and let us know what life is like for the Akin family.

All together it was a wonderful night! We hope you enjoyed living vicariously through our pictures.  Special thanks to Rachel Linder for taking photos of the night. 

Happy Monday, Ladies!

Source: imgfave.com via Megan on Pinterest

Welcome back from what we hope was a wonderful weekend. We sure had a blast at the Self-Defense class on Saturday. It was a huge success! If you missed the action, be sure to look out for it next year!

As we wrap up this short month, we wanted to be sure to keep you updated on the happenings here in the office. We have a little something planned for everyone in the coming weeks, so be sure to see what interests you!

Monday, March 4: COLLEGE GIRL'S NIGHT (7-9pm) 
For college ladies only! Come join us for a night of fun at Magnolia Hill with our own Mrs. Charlotte Akin. Be ready to be just a little bit silly, spend time getting to know one another and Mrs. Akin, and (of course) snack on some delicious goodies!

March 12: TERM 2 BEGINS
If you are interested in taking BWI classes this semester, time is running out to turn in your applications and register for Term 2 classes. Be sure to contact us here at the office if you have any questions! (919)761-2340 or womenslife@sebts.edu

Monday, March 18: PROJECT:COMPASSION (7-8:30pm)
At this Connecting Point event, we will hear from Dr. Steve McKinion and his wife Ginger about how to minister to the hurting. All of us know someone who is in the middle of a difficult time, but we often don't really know what to do or how to encourage them. Dr. McKinion and Ginger will walk us through what it's like to go through painful circumstances and how Christians can minister to those who are hurting. Stay tuned for more information! In the meantime, feel free to check out Dr. McKinion's blog for more of their story.

April 5-6: FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
Once again, Dr. Akin will be hosting his wonderful Family Life Conference here. The conference is open to the public, so be sure to secure your spot by registering today! Dr. Akin’s heartfelt teaching on marriage, child-rearing and many other topics will leave you refreshed and encouraged. For more information, please visit the Family Life webpage. This conference is also available as a BWI class.

As always, if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to be in touch! 919.716.2340 or womenslife@sebts.edu

We look forward to seeing you! 

Happy Monday SEBTS ladies! We hope that you had a great weekend, and are ready to start another week.  Make sure you check out all that is going on this month for YOU below! 

There are several events this month which you can be a part of, so jump on in and get involved! 

Join us TONIGHT for our Connecting Point event, Project: Captive at 7pm in the Ledford Center. We will gather to learn about, pray for, and find ways to support the victims of sex-trafficking. The event will feature Kimberly Merida, a praise team from IDC, and a skype date with Save Our Sisters.  We'll also be painting our nails red to remember to pray for trafficking victims.  You can read more about the event here.

SEBTS and C@SE ladies, did you know that the Women's Axillary has a scholarship you can apply for?  Applications can be found here and are due March 4th.  Contact Amanda George at ageorge@sebts.edu for more info. 

Pow! Register today for the Self-Defense class, taught by Nathan Brown on Saturday, February 23 at 10am.  The class is free and childcare is provided. Yep, that's right, FREE! Register yourself and your children for childcare by contacting the Women's Life Office.  Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for more info on what to expect at this event!

 

Interested in taking classes through the Biblical Women's Institute?  Term 4 classes begin in March, which gives you plenty of time to register and prepare! Clink here for classes, and more information on registration. 

Enjoy a little b-ball action?  Come out this Spring and join in on the 2013 Women’s 3v3 Intramural Basketball season! Women’s intramural sports are a great way to get out and have some fun staying in shape through competition, all the while fellowshiping with other SEBTS ladies. Simply go to www.imleagues.com/sebts to create a profile and then either create a team, join a team, or sign up as a free agent so we can help you find a team to play with.  For more info contact email Intramurals at intramurals@sebts.edu.

Looking for a one-on-one mentoring relationship this year?  We are in the process of re-launching our Mentoring Program, and we are so excited to be able to offer this to our female students and wives.  For more info on the Mentoring Program please contact Carrie Gilliam at cgilliam@sebts.edu.  

College gals, mark your calendar for Monday, March 4th for a Girl's Night with Mrs. Akin.  The event will be at the home of Mrs. Akin, Magnolia Hill, from 7-9pm.  We'll have a special post about this in the next week or so...be on the look out.   Seriously, girls you do not want to miss this!

Finally, this month on the blog we are going to be talking about love...I mean what else would we talk about this month?  But before you think you've heard it all, check out our angle.  We are going to be discussing different types of ways we can love each other.  Get ready to hear from some amazing guest contributor's, such as Dr. Liederbach, Kittie Trail, and Andrea Allard.  

Hope you have a wonderful Monday! 

Let us know how we can serve you!

At our first Connecting Point event last fall we did a Q&A session with Mrs. Charlotte Akin, and Mrs. Denise O'Donoghue.  It was such a hit, that we decided to offer it on our blog!  Today we will hear from  Mrs. Charlotte Akin, the wife of Dr. Danny Akin, the President of SEBTS.

Leave a question in the comment box, we will have Mrs. Akin answer your questions! 

What are your hopes for the female students and wives here at SEBTS?

Mrs. Akin: To allow the Lord to guide them in every area of their lives. To follow Him and Him alone completely.

What are your suggestions as to ways that female students & wives can “get involved’ here at SEBTS?

   

Mrs. Akin: To try to go to chapel whenever they can, for the wives to arrange to get a babysitter and sit in on some of their husband’s classes, and for the students and wives to attend as many Connecting Point fellowships as they can. This will introduce you to the Women’s Life Office and also introduce you to more wives and students.

What is the biggest or most powerful lesson you learned during your family’s time in seminary?

Mrs. Akin: To not allow outside things (i.e., church things and other things) to invade your family time.

What are some suggestions you might have for our students on time management?  How can they get “stuff” done & still have time for fun? 

Mrs. Akin: You really do have to prioritize, and you do have to decide to do the best things, even over other good things. Having a willingness to be flexible, and even a sense of humor goes a long way in helping to put things in perspective.

How can I keep my quiet time with the Lord in the midst of all that school requires of me?

Mrs. Akin: Your quiet time will always be the one thing that Satan is going to fight you over. There is never that perfect time, so the key for me is to just do it. It doesn’t have to be in a neat little package. It doesn’t have to always be in the same way. But I have to find that time to communicate with the Lord and to stay in His Word.

How can I keep my quiet time with the Lord in the midst of all that being a seminary wife requires of me?

Mrs. Akin: Same answer as above, but keep in mind that if you have small children, your expectations need to be realistic. As a mother and a wife, you have many responsibilities on your plate. As stated above, there is no perfect way to do this. You have to be determined and creative in how you have your quiet time.

What is your favorite quick & easy meal to fix?

Mrs. Akin: Spaghetti or tacos, or a frou-frou salad with everything in it!

What’s your funniest wife moment that you are free to share with us?

Mrs.Akin: Once when I was talking with a professor at a school where Danny was a new faculty member, he asked me where I went to school. I just blurted out, “Palmetto High School!” Then I thought—Oh, he meant college! And I said to him, “Well, I didn’t go to college. I married Danny when I was 19, and we started having babies, and I became a stay-at-home mom.” And I looked at Danny after I said that, and he hugged me and smiled and said, “Good answer!”

 

Dr. and Mrs. Akin with their grandchildren.

Leave your question(s) for Mrs. Akin in the comment section below!