The Carver-Barnes Lecture Fund was established in 1961. It is funded by income from gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Fechner of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Mrs. W. Lee Beaver of Chesterfield, Missouri. The Lecture is named in honor of Dr. W. O. Carver (1868-1954), Professor of Missions at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dr. W. W. Barnes (1883-1960), Professor of Church History at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The stated purpose of these lectures is to invite recognized scholars from America and abroad to address issues regarding the history and mission of the church.

This year, we will have Dr. Greg Thornbury from The King’s College as our speaker for the Carver Barnes Lectureship

Carver Barnes Lectureship | Monday | February 22 | 7pm | Wake Forest Baptist Church