Baylor's Truett Theological Seminary Mourns the Passing of Dr. Russell H. Dilday

WACO, Texas (June 22, 2023) – Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary  is mourning the passing of Dr. Russell H. Dilday, who, among his many professional achievements, served as a distinguished professor of homiletics and as acting dean at Truett Seminary.

With regard to the news, Dean Todd D. Still said, "Dr. Russell H. Dilday was an extraordinarily gifted preacher, teacher, administrator, and leader who helped to light the way for innumerable students as well as for congregations, institutions, and a denomination for years on end. Along with so many others, it was my pleasure and privilege to call him both my President (as an alumnus of Southwestern Seminary) and my friend. I am, and we are, diminished by his death even as we were blessed by his life. He was and remains the measure of a genuine Christian statesman, gentleman, and scholar.

A Baylor alumnus, former Truett administrator and faculty member, and renowned Baptist leader, Russell H. Dilday’s legacy of scholarship, leadership, and discipleship will continue to inspire and encourage Baptist ministers and lay leaders alike.

As his family seeks to honor Dr. Dilday’s legacy of equipping future ministers to lead lives of sacrificial service, they have requested that memorials be made to the Russell H. Dilday Chair in Baptist Life and Leadership at Truett Seminary. To participate in the establishment of this endowed chair, please contact Jon Sisk at jon_sisk@baylor.edu or call (254) 715-6124.

Find the full obituary here. 

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ABOUT GEORGE W. TRUETT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary is an orthodox, evangelical, multi-denominational school in the historic Baptist tradition that equips God-called people for gospel ministry in and alongside Christ’s Church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, Truett Seminary provides theological education leading to the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Contextual Witness and Innovation, Master of Arts in Theology, Ecology and Food Justice, Master of Arts in Theology and Sports Studies (online), Master of Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry, and Ph.D. in Preaching. Truett Seminary also offers joint degrees through Baylor University school/college partnerships in social work, business, law, music, and education. In addition to the flagship Baugh-Reynolds Campus in Waco, the Seminary also has additional instructional sites in Houston and San Antonio. Visit the Truett Seminary website to learn more.