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‘I need to go to seminary’: Theological equipping among the ‘Speller Bros’

From a young age, Seth experienced the world very differently than those around him.
  • December 10, 2024
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‘I need to go to seminary’: Theological equipping among the ‘Speller Bros’

For each student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Great Commission ministry looks different. For Seth Taylor, it requires an arduous amount of effort; it can be painstakingly slow; and it is always through uncharted territory.

But his ministry to a group of people called the Speller Bros is a testament to God’s grace and a celebration of the all-surpassing worth of the gospel.

“I always knew about God because of my parents,” Seth shared as he spelled out his story. “Even before spelling, I listened to them read the Bible, and I learned all about Jesus. One day mom read to me the plan of salvation from a homeschool book. I realized I need to be forgiven, so I asked in my mind for Jesus to save me. He did, and now the Holy Spirit helps me try to live for him, even though I still can’t talk.”

From a young age, Seth experienced the world very differently than those around him.

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For more stories about what God is doing in Seth’s life, visit his personal blog, Dispelled: Autism Exposed.


EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Mary Asta Mountain and originally published by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

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