ELECTION DAY PRAYER FROM DR. MILTON
Chancellor/CEO Elect, Dr. Mike Milton wrote an Election Day prayer for today where he stated, “We pray not for a victory that leads to good for some, but a victory that leads to good for all.” Read more here.
REFLECTIONS ON THE THIRD LAUSANNE CONGRESS ON WORLD EVANGELIZATION
Dr. Mike Milton, RTS chancellor/CEO elect and Dr. Don Sweeting, president of RTS/Orlando, blogged on their journey and lessons learned at the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, Africa. Read Dr. Milton’s blog here and Dr. Don Sweeting’s blog here. Dr. Sweeting has 14 "memos" altogether on his blog about this trip. Dr. Milton has 8 lessons on his blog about the trip. Follow the thread at the top of the screen on each blog for succeeding messages.
DR. JOHN MUETHER WRITES ABOUT VIRTUAL FRIENDSHIP
Dr. Muether, professor of church history at RTS/Orlando wrote about virtual friendship and social networking. He writes, “I have a colleague who has 1,035 Facebook friends. By Facebook standards, that is probably unremarkable. At the same time, of course, it is also a lie. Friendship is humanly impossible on such a mass scale. What results is exhibitionistic too-much-information for most: your colonoscopy this morning is really not my business. Meanwhile, those who are genuinely close to you wonder why they learned of the death of your mother from your twitter that instantly informed untold masses. " Read more here.
REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER TERM AT RTS
Registration opened on Nov. 1 for all January-term classes. The winter term is an accelerated class term. Click here to see the listing of classes offered on our campuses.
DR. MACKENZIE RETURNS FROM THE HOLY LAND
Dr. Charles S. MacKenzie, distinguished professor of philosophy and theology at RTS/Orlando,and his wife Lavonne recently returned from a trip to the Holy Land. Dr. Mackenzie took his protégé, Jeff Crowe (M.Div. ’10) along for the experience of a lifetime. Some of the sights they toured were the Sea of Galilee and the Garden Tomb.
2011 TRUTHXCHANGE THINK TANK- FREE REGISTRATION
TruthXchange, directed by Dr. Peter Jones, scholar in residence at Westminster Seminary California, sponsors a think tank nearly every year. This year it will be held on Jan. 4-7 at First Presbyterian Church in Escondido, Calif. This year’s topic is “The Rise of One-ism: A Poison Pill for the Church,” concentrating on the changes brought about in churches because of the encroaching “new spirituality,” or what Dr. Jones is calling “One-ism” (the belief that All Is One and that there is no Creator who stands outside the creation). Click here for more info.
DR. PAUL HELM TO TEACH AT JACKSON DURING WINTER TERM
Ready to defend the faith? Perhaps Dr. Paul Helm could help with new class on Apologetics, Jan 24-28 at RTS/Jackson. A conflict is often experienced between the study of the Bible and Christian theology on the one hand and the religious life on the other. This is sometimes expressed as failure to integrate "head" and "heart". This seminar-style course will address this issue using various models of integration drawn from notable figures in Christian history working in the Augustinian tradition. Students will read Augustine, Anselm, Calvin, and Edwards. Dr. Paul Helm is a teaching fellow at Regent College in Canada (since 2005). He also taught at Highland Theological College and was the J.I. Packer professor of theology and philosophy at Regent College. Prior to this he was professor of history and philosophy of religion at King's College, London, from 1993-2000. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Oxford.
CHANCELLOR SPEAKS IN U.S. CITY--JUST ABOVE CANADA?
Chancellor & CEO Ric Cannada recently asked us a trivia question. “What city in the U.S. is north of the country of Canada?” It is Detroit. He spoke at Knox Presbyterian Church, in Harrison Township, Mich. When he stayed in the hotel in downtown Detroit he looked south across the river to Canada! The senior pastor of the church is Dr. Doug Graham (D.Min. '10) and the associate pastor is Ryan McVicar (M.Div. '07).
MRS. IN MINISTRY NAME CHANGE AT RTS/JACKSON
Mrs. In Ministry at RTS/Jackson has changed their name to "Women in Ministry." This better clarifies those who are welcome to attend their meetings on campus. This ministry strives to help women become more equipped to enter the mission field in a variety of capacities. Carrie Mills, cabinet president of WIM at RTS/Jackson welcomes all to attend the meetings each Thursday night from 7:00pm to 8:45pm for fellowship, learning, and small groups.
LEADER OF INSTITUTE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES TO TEACH AT RTS/ORLANDO THIS WINTER
Dr. Keith E. Johnson, director of theological education and development and leader of The Institute of Biblical Studies (part of the U.S. Campus Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, International), will teach “Doctrine of the Trinity at RTS/Orlando for the upcoming Winter Term. Trinitarian faith is vital to the life and health of the church. In this course you will explore the biblical/theological foundations, historical development and contemporary approaches to the doctrine of the Trinity. After surveying the twentieth century trinitarian revival, you will carefully trace the historical development of trinitarian doctrine from the second through fifth centuries and then move to developments in the Reformation. You will also explore recent attempts to relate trinitarian doctrine to the church (its worship, identity and mission), human personhood, salvation, and interreligious dialogue.
RTS/VIRTUAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR
The 5th orientation seminar for RTS/Virtual students was held on the campus of RTS/Charlotte Oct. 25-27. In addition to the regular activities in the syllabus, 14 M.A. (Religion) students discussed possible thesis topics, participated in individual advisement sessions, and got a better idea of the components of the M.A. (Religion) degree. Upcoming dates for the orientation seminars are Jan. 24-26, Feb. 21-23, April 18-20 and June 20-22.
RTS/HOUSTON
Contact admissions.houston@rts.edu for more information about classes scheduled for the spring semester, or call 800-752-4382 or click here.
RTS/ORLANDO 
Nov. 3 - James Davison Hunter, Labrosse-Levinson Distinguished Professor of Religion, Culture and Social Theory at the University of Virginia and the Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, will discuss his book, To Change the World; The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World, at RTS/Orlando. In this thought-provoking book, James Davison Hunter argues that popular ways of conceiving of Christian efforts to “transform culture” have been fundamentally misguided, and he offers a bold new framework for rethinking Christian engagement with modernity. A reception will start at 7:00 p.m., followed by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. and a book signing at 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 - Missions Luncheon with Rev. Dan Iverson, a missionary to Japan for over 20 years.
Nov. 10-11 Thank-a-Thon – letter writing from students to graciously thank those that give to RTS.
Nov. 11 – Women in Ministry - A conversation with Margi McCombs: “Working Well with Men in Ministry” from 7-9p.m.
March 12 - Preview Day at RTS/Orlando will be held for prospective students from 10a-3p. Lunch is provided. Meet the president, Dr. Don Sweeting who will speak, along with Mr. Scott Redd, assistant professor of Old Testament and dean of students. Register by emailing admissions.orlando@rts.edu or call 407-366-9493 and ask for Kim.
RTS/CHARLOTTE
March 10-22 - Christian Heritage tour to Scotland, England and France. Click here for a full itinerary, registration information and a pictorial tour from previous trips.
Nov. 8 - Women of RTS - Women's Fall Seminar, "Light in a Post Modern World" will be held on campus from 6:30p.m. until 8:45p.m. This seminar will help to encourage and equip those who struggle to have dialogue with family and friends who have embraced the current new age philosophies. The speaker for the evening is RTS student, Katie Wright, a high school teacher in the inner city of Charlotte.
RTS/JACKSON
A new International Prayer Group is being held on campus Sundays at 8:00p.m.
Nov. 5-6 – Mrs. In Ministry Retreat at Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence, Miss. After this conference, the name of the ministry will change to Women in Ministry.
Nov. 9-11 - The John Reed Miller Lecture Series will be held on campus. The speaker is Dr. Steve Lawson (D.Min. ’90), senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala.
ALUMNI SNIPPETS
Sean McCann (M.Div. ‘07) and his wife Lindsey announced that little Anna Hunt McCann arrived on Oct. 21 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Congratulations! 
Charles “Scott” Pryor (MATS ‘97), professor at Regent University School of Law, led a workshop on natural law and the kingdom of God at the Christian Legal Society meeting in Orlando on Oct. 22. Professor Mike Glodo was a respondent to Professor Pryor’s paper while alumnus Dr. John Fulginiti (MACT ’09) attended and contributed to the questions asked.
Christopher
Sicks (MAR ’10), was ordained as assistant pastor at Alexandria Presbyterian Church, by Potomac Presbytery, PCA, on Oct. 17. Pictured are (l to r) Dr. Howard Griffith, associate professor of Systematic Theology and academic dean at RTS/Washington D.C., and Chris and Sarah Sicks.
Scott Waters (M.Div. ‘01), TE in the EPC and pastor of The Village Church in Matthews, NC, will begin posting his own 95 Theses, one at a time, on a blog called "Old Dogma New Matrix", on Oct. 31. He wrote them about seven years ago but never did much with them except discuss with a few trusted friends. Now he will spend the next year posting them for discussion, one at a time each Sunday evening and Thursday morning. He’d like to have as much discussion and comment as possible, especially from the RTS community.