ATLA 
SERIALS TM DATABASE ACCESS FOR RTS GRADS
The libraries of RTS are pleased to announce that RTS alumni now have access to the ATLA Serials™ Database through a short-term grant funded through the American Theological Library Association. This database provides information on topics such as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religion in social issues.
Produced by the American Theological Library Association, ATLA Serials provides access to more than 266,000 electronic journal articles and book reviews in all fields of religion. Full-text content is accessible from more than 130 journals selected by leading religion scholars in the U.S. Coverage begins in 1949, although indexing for some journal titles extends back into the nineteenth century.
Access to ATLA Serials is provided through the EBSCO host interface. Users will experience several easy-to-use, refined features, ensuring that the search experience is faster and more enjoyable. Key features include a simplified search screen, a smarter results page, and various enhanced search functions, such as limiters, image quick views, and much more.
Since grant program funding is given for a fixed number of alumni for 2010, the RTS Libraries must limit access to masters degree graduates. If you wish to sign up, please contact the library at the campus from which you graduated (see www.rts.edu for contact information). Eligibility for access will be determined by each campus library. The link is available on the RTS Alumni & Friends Community Web site once you have your access information.
INSTITUTE FOR REFORMED CAMPUS MINISTRY AT RTS/CHARLOTTE
Click here to see a new video from RTS/Charlotte about their Institute for Reformed Campus Ministry.
TEACHING ALL NATIONS
Dr. Jim Coffield, associate professor of counseling at RTS/Orlando, along with an RTS grad and eight current MAC students from RTS/Orlando traveled to the Middle East recently for ministry work (pictured right).
SEMINAR IN NC OFFERED FOR FUTURE OPC PASTORS
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) is offering a seminar, “Readiness for Ministry in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church,” March 5-6 at Matthews OPC in Matthews, NC. The goal is to train and evaluate candidates for pastoral ministry and introduce them to opportunities for ministry in the OPC. For more information, or to register, please contact Richard Gerber, gerber.1@opc.org or 215-830-0900.
DR. KRUGER REPORTS FROM SABBATICAL
Dr. Mike Kruger, associate professor of New Testament and academic dean at RTS/Charlotte, has returned from sabbatical, which included a 5-month residency in the UK at St. Edmund’s College (University of Cambridge) and Tyndale House. He worked mainly on research and writing for his book Authenticating Canon (contracted with Crossway, due 2011). He also delivered a paper at the SNTS conference in Vienna and visited a church plant in Prague (planted by Uptown PCA, Charlotte, where Dr. Kruger serves as part-time associate pastor).
REGISTER NOW FOR TOUR OF ISRAEL IN OCTOBER
Dr. John Currid, professor of Old Testament at RTS/Charlotte, is hosting a tour of Israel October 8-18. Dr. Currid is a graduate of the Oriental Institute of Archaeology at the University of Chicago and project director of the Bethsaida Excavation Project in Northern Israel. Go to www.jcbs.org to review the brochure and register. For more info, you can also email Luther Bigby at cht@rts.edu.
RTS/ORLANDO CAMPUS BOOKSTORE 35% OFF SALE!
This sale is in recognition of the 2010 Simon Kistemaker Lectures at RTS/Orlando on March 17-18. The featured speaker is Eugene Peterson. All of his books will be in the store and on sale at 35% off normal retail pricing for the entire month of March. This includes all audio book titles as well.
Additionally, any customer purchasing an entire set (5 volumes) of his recently completed systematic studies will receive all five volumes at 40% off normal retail pricing. These will be some of the best prices in the country so don’t delay! Send your list of titles to the RTS Orlando Campus Bookstore (only) by emailing the manager, Greg Thompson at gthompson@rts.edu. Include your phone number.
VIRTUAL CAMPUS ORIENTATION SEMINARS
Virtual M.A. (Religion) students are required to complete an orientation seminar on an RTS campus near the beginning of their degree work. To register contact Alice Hathaway, virtual registrar. Upcoming dates for orientation are Feb. 22-24, Apr. 26-28, June 21-23, Aug. 23-25.
PROFESSOR RETURNS TO THE PASTORATE
Dr. David Jussely, professor of practical theology at RTS/Jackson, has accepted a call as the associate pastor of teaching and discipleship at First Presbyterian Hattiesburg (his hometown) working with Dr. Sean Lucas. Dr. Jusseley's children and grandchildren also reside in Hattiesburg. He will remain an adjunct professor and will teach occasional courses in the future at RTS. We wish him well.
MARRIAGE SEMINAR IN ALABAMA WITH DR. HURLEY
Dr. James Hurley, professor of marriage and family therapy at RTS/Jackson, will teach a marriage seminar titled "Strengthening Marriages, Marital Conflicts and Building Bonds", in Cullman, AL, on March 5, 6, 19, and 20. He will take 10 MFT students with him to assist with this seminar.
KISTEMAKER ACADEMIC LECTURE SERIES AT RTS/ORLANDO
RTS/Orlando will host the annual Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series honoring Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker (Emeritus), on March 17-18. Dr. Eugene Peterson, will speak on “Prayer and the Practice of Resurrection”. Dr. Peterson is the professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College in Canada. He is the author of 36 books including The Message, a paraphrased translation of the Bible. The public is invited. The schedule is as follows:
March 17:
11:00 a.m. - Lecture 1: “Praying the Resurrection”
12:00 p.m. - Community Lunch (RSVP to Rachel at rbutler@rts.edu)
1:00 p.m. - Lecture 2: “Prayer & All the Saints”
March 18:
11:00 a.m. - Lecture 3: “Prayer & All the Fullness”
1:00 p.m. - Lecture 4: “Prayer & the Wiles of the Devil”
DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR SYNERGY2010 CONFERENCE MARCH 5-7
Gather, learn and network with professional men and women in ministry from throughout the country at the Synergy2010 Conference at the Orlando Marriott March 5-7. Three RTS alumni will present workshops: Leigh Swanson, board member for Good News Jail and Prison Ministry, will speak on “A Look Behind the Walls”; Angel Richard (MABS ’10) executive leadership team for Synergy Women’s Network and conference emcee, will speak on “Leading Yourself As You Lead Others”; and Ezies Ebrahim (MAC ’09), mental health counselor from the middle east, is leading “Building Bridges Between Muslim/Middle Eastern Women and American Women.” To read more about the workshops, conference or to register, click here. The deadline to register is March 3.
UPCOMING RTS VIRTUAL ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
Sign up now for an RTS online course: "Judges to Esther" and also "Poets" with Dr. Richard Belcher is now available via the online virtual classroom for 2 credit hours; "Introduction to Theological Studies" with Dr. James Anderson is now available via the online virtual classroom for 3 credit hours; "Hebrew I" with Dr. Mark Futato and "Greek I" with Dr. Mark House are now available via the online virtual classroom for 3 credit hours each.
RTS/CHARLOTTE SPRING BANQUET
Alistair Begg is the speaker for the RTS/Charlotte Spring Banquet to be held on March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Begg is the senior pastor of Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, OH and author of several books. He is the voice behind the Truth for Life Christian radio preaching and teaching ministry that broadcasts his sermons daily to stations across the U.S. Begg will speak on expository preaching.
HELPING HAITI – REFORMATION HOPE
We mentioned a few organizations in the last E-Newsletter that could use donations to help Haiti. Another organization is Reformation Hope (www.reformationhope.org), which has been working in Haiti for 3.5 years with a Haitian-American PCA TE from the NWGP Presbytery. They are a duly constituted 501c3. Read more about them in this news story . Rev. Martin L. Hawley, senior pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA, and treasurer of Reformation Hope wrote in to let us know about this need.
SPIRITUAL LIFE CONFERENCE AT RTS/JACKSON
RTS/Jackson will host a Spiritual Life Conference for students, Mar 2-4 with guest speaker, Sean Lucas, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, in Hattiesburg, MS.
STAFF CHANGES AT RTS 
RTS/Orlando welcomes Rachel Butler (pictured left), the new student life and placement assistant. Rachel was born in Arizona, and raised in Oviedo, FL. She returned home after a hiatus in New York, NY, to pursue a MAC degree at RTS/Orlando. Rachael is now in her second year of study and plans to complete her degree in May 2010. She is moving from the Admissions department to Student Life and Placement. You can contact Rachael at rbutler@rts.edu.
RTS/Orlando says goodbye to Amy Aunger, student life and placement assistant who is leaving for health reasons. We wish her well and will greatly miss her.
RETIREMENT AT RTS
Mary Moore, who served in the maintenance department as office manager at RTS/Jackson, retired on Jan. 18. Moore served for two years and helped to organize the maintenance office. Happy Retirement Mary!
NEED TO ORDER A BOOK? 
Remember you can support RTS just by making a purchase for any book you need at www.mindandheart.com, an Amazon Associate Bookstore. Maybe you need to order a book for your child or grandchild, or you’d like to purchase a gift for a family member or friend. Shop today with us. By doing so you are donating to RTS.
CAMPUS EVENTS
| RTS/JACKSON | Feb. 23: Chapel - David Robertson, Missionary to Scotland Mar 9: Chapel -Dr. Bill Richardson |
| RTS/ORLANDO | Feb 18: Brown Bag Lunch – “Church Planting in New England” – 12:00p.m.-1:00 p.m. – speaker: Doug and Kristen Warren Feb. 24: Chapel – Dr. Bruce WaltkeMarch 3: Chapel - Dr. Scott Swain April 9-10: Church Planter Readiness Seminar – 7:00-9:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. This seminar is sponsored by MNA and RTS/Orlando. Contact Ann Powers at apowers@pcanet.org for more details. |
| RTS/CHARLOTTE | Feb. 23: Chapel - Eugene Oldham, Senior, RTS/Charlotte Feb. 26: (new date) - RTS Talent Show - 6:30 p.m. Contact Tari Williamson for tickets. March 2: Chapel – Rev. Doug Lee, Chaplain, Brigadier General, US Army – Ret. - will present an award to honor The Rev. F. Douglas Hudson on his retirement from the US Army Chaplaincy during the RTS/Charlotte chapel service at 10:00 a.m. March 9: Chapel - Matt Awtrey, Senior, RTS/Charlotte |
ALUMNI SNIPPETS
Keith Case (M.Div. ’08, MAC ‘06) (pictured right) was recently ordained and is currently in youth ministry at Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church. Keith is pictured right with his wife Amy and their children.
Ryann Craig was invited to present her integrative paper at a conference in Belgium. The tentative paper title is “The Anastasis in Gnostic Texts: What the Gnostic Jesus Teaches about Resurrection in Gnostic Thought”. Click here for the link to the conference.
Bryan Crotts (M.Div. ’03) was installed as associate pastor of Christ Community Church in Greensboro, NC. Participating in the service were Rev. Stephen Crotts (Bryan’s father), Rev. Bill Marsh (MA ’93), Dr. John R. de Witt (moderator of the ARP General Synod) and Mr. Steve Maye (vice moderator of the ARP General Synod).
Richard Farrand (MABS '03) is currently pastoring Sunset Beach Community Church in NC. He and his wife Karen live in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Steve Jeantet (M.Div. ’07) will be presenting on Feb. 26 at the Multi-Sector Leadership Forum in Indianapolis. He will present as part of a panel entitled, “Ancient Metaphors, New Realities: The Leader as Prophet, Priest and King.” Steve is in the final year of his coursework for the Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership degree at Eastern University. Steve is the director of outreach at Glasgow Church in Bear, DE, and resides there with his wife Kim and son Jeremiah.
Denny Kuhn (MAR ‘10) presented his MAR thesis, “The Necessity of Libertarian Freedom for Answering the Problem of Evil” on Jan. 12. Denny is a college instructor at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College in Moore, OK.
Gary Nantt (M.Div. ’78) is the official mentor of the Mexican Presbytery, advising Presbyterian seminaries in Tijuana and 
Mexicali. Carol is helping this ministry by providing CMI Children's Catechism materials in Spanish to various churches. Gary and Carol joined Mission to the World in 1977 for service in South Korea, but when the goals for that work were reached and MTW closed the field, they began ministering in Mexico in 1994. They live in Tijuana, in order to serve San Diego County and Baja, CA.
Greg Skipper (M.Div. '06) is currently working with the Calvary Home for Children, a mission to rescue children from abuse and neglect by providing them with help and hope through a stable family environment.
Charles “Chuck” Williams, USA CPT USA JPOTF (MACT '97), currently serving in Qatar, is sad to report the loss of a 19-year-old soldier who was only deployed about a month. He will engage in grief counseling with his fellow soldiers. Also they lost another soldier (one of three killed in PK). He asks for prayer for effectiveness in that area and for safety.