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Southeastern Seminary President Danny Akin Announces Retirement

Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary and Judson College, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, with an official retirement date of July 31, 2026.

Akin, the longest serving president of Southeastern, made the announcement in chapel during the Board of Trustees' annual fall visit. He expressed gratitude to the Lord and the Southeastern family, while also confidence in the direction and leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention's East Coast seminary.

"The past two decades have truly been blessed years by our Lord for Southeastern Seminary and Judson College. For Charlotte and me these have been years of joy and thanksgiving. We have loved every minute of our time here."

Author's summary: Danny Akin retires as Southeastern Seminary president.

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