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RTS E-Newsletter iss. #184 January 4, 2016

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HAPPY NEW YEAR
MAY THE LORD GREATLY BLESS YOUR YEAR 2016


January 4, 2016 | Issue #184
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 4 - Beginning of Winter Session
 
Jan. 11 - Equip Workshop Series at RTSC with Dr. James White on "Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage"

Jan. 18 - Equip Workshop Series at RTSC with Dr. Powlison on "Depression and Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing for Ourselves and Others"

Jan. 23 - A Theology of Work at RTSO with Dr. Orlando Rivera, free seminar

Jan. 28-30 - One Passion Conference at RTSO with Dr. Steven Lawson on "Preaching with Precision and Power" 

Jan. 29 - Winter Session Ends
EQUIP WORKSHOPS AT RTSC
RTS Charlotte will hold two new workshops in January as part of their "Equip" series.

The first, "Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage" by Dr. James White will be held on Monday January 11th.

The second workshop "Depression and Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing for Ourselves and Others" by Dr. David Powlison will be held on Monday January 18th .

For more information and to register click here.

 
SPECIAL CLASSES HELD IN THE WINTER TERM 
Here are some special classes being offered on our various campuses during the January Term. These classes are held over a one week period. You may be interested in attending.

Washington- “The Westminster Standards” January 4-6 taught by the leading authority on the WCF, Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn

Jackson- “Foundations of Campus Ministry” January 11-15 taught by Rev. Les Newson from RUF

Orlando- “A Theology of Work” January 19-23 taught by Dr. Orlando Rivera from Nyack College
"Christ-centered Preaching" January 25-29 taught by Dr. Bryan Chapell

Charlotte- “Ministry in a Post Modern Context” January 25-29 taught by Rev. David Filson from Christ Presbyterian Church Nashville

Atlanta- “Church Polity” January 29-30 taught by Dr. Roy Taylor Stated Clerk of the PCA

 
THE INSTITUTE FOR EXPOSITORY PREACHING AT RTSO

This event is a concentrated training opportunity designed to equip and energize a new generation of biblical expositors.  Pastors, bible teachers, students and church leaders are all welcome to attend and be a part of this event.  To learn more click here.  
 
INAUGURAL ACADEMIC LECTURE WITH JAMES L. COFFIELD
The landscape of Christian counseling is changing.  With the new emphasis on neuropsychology and changing cultural standards, the field of Christian soul care is trying to more clearly define itself. In this inaugural lecture, Dr. Coffield shares about the mystery of this Triune God we serve, and our finite perspective and understanding of Him.  He also shares that most of our growth as individuals will take place in a relational context and cannot be reduced to formulas and propositions.  You can listen to the full lecture here.
 
NEW BOOKS COMING IN 2016
The biblical studies faculty (past and present) of Reformed Theological Seminary has come together to write two outstanding volumes of biblical theology that Crossway will release in May 2016, as we mark our 50th anniversary as an institution. 

The books are titled: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised and A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized. 

The RTS faculty has established a pattern of widely-appreciated excellence in the fields of
Old and New Testament.

These books are aimed for pastors ministry leaders, students, Bible teachers and interested Christian readers.  Their intention is to edify you and help you to edify others. You can learn more about these comprehensive works and pre-order your copies here.  
 
 
Rev. Chris Gibson (M.Div. '82)
Rev. Chris Gibson is now the Director of Member Care for World Outreach (EPC).  He and his wife Debbie have spent the last 11 years serving in Budapest, Hungary with Ministry Essentials International and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC), during which they founded the Budapest Garden House, a counseling ministry center for active missionaries of any denominational affiliation or agency.
 
Joshua Pegram (M.Div. '12) 
RTS Charlotte graduate, Joshua Pegram, moved in the summer of 2014 to Rockford, IL, to pastor Morning Star Church, a congregation committed to expository Christ-centered preaching, vibrant corporate worship and intentional discipleship. Please pray for them as they spread good news among long-term Rockford residents, as well as the growing international refugee population.
 
Jason Cherry (MAR '14) 
RTS graduate, Jason Cherry who teaches at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, AL, wrote "The Culture of Conversionism and the History of the Altar Call". 

For two hundred years it was the routine of American Evangelicalism to give an altar call at the end of each service.  This book tells the history of the altar call, describing the context in which it was created and the lasting results that persist in the present day church.
 
Rob Ilderton (M.Div. '07)
RTSC graduate Rob and his wife Jenny, who have been coordinating the International Cafe and University Ministry at International Presbyterian Church in Ealing, England, will be moving to Brentford, England.  Please keep them in prayer as they make this big move to become part of the Immanuel Church congregation.  They believe that church planting is the best way to spread the gospel and are blessed with this opportunity to take the gospel to London. To help support them click here
 
Matt Bostrom (M.Div. '15)
Matt and Callie moved to Spokane, WA to help plant and establish a new church, Coram Deo Presbyterian Church.  Both Matt and Callie have worked for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) a campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America.  Matt is the Assistant Pastor at Coram Deo, focusing on college students (40% of the church is currently college students). 
 
Teresa Adams (MAMFT '07)
RTS alumni Teresa and her husband Jim have just released a new book "Preparing for Marriage: What to Do Before (and After) the Wedding". In this book they explain that the wedding, while a tremendous celebration, is designed to last less than a day in most cultures, while the marriage is to last a lifetime.  With over 20 years experience working with dating, engaged, married and remarried couples this is an invaluable resource.  Go here for more information or to order this book.
 
Christopher Willett (M.Div. '15)
Christopher is serving as Pastoral Intern at Pinewood Presbyterian Church in Middleburg, FL and teaching adult Sunday school classes.  Pinewood has a diverse congregation and seeks to develop and equip followers of Jesus Christ who "Love God, Love One Another, Love the Church, and Love the World".
 

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