| DR. AL MOHLER TO GIVE SPURGEON LECTURE AT RTS ORLANDO MARCH 10 SPURGEON LECTURE SERIES  The Nicole Institute of Baptist Studies presents the second annual Spurgeon Lecture Series at RTS Orlando. You are invited to attend the lecture provided this year by Dr. Al Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville,
Ky. This event, held March 10 at 7:00 p.m., is free to the public. No reservations are required, but large groups are encouraged to advise the seminary by contacting emcadams@rts.edu. The lecture is titled: "God's Lion in London: Charles Spurgeon and the Challenge of the Modern Age." A Q&A time will follow along with a reception and book signing in the fellowship hall. Several of Dr. Mohler's books will be available in the bookstore on campus - BrightLight Books. | March 4, 2014 | Issue #151 DATES TO REMEMBER March 5-6 - Spiritual Life Conference with Brian Habig at RTS/Jackson, 11am and 12pm on the 5th and 12pm on the 6th. March 6 - Knox Chamblin Celebration at RTS/Jackson March 10 - Spurgeon Lecture Series with Al Mohler - RTS/Orlando, 7pm March 11 - Preview Day - RTS/Orlando, 8:30am -3:30pm March 18-19 - Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series with Kevin J. Vanhoozer at RTS/Orlando 11am - noon and 1-2pm each day March 20 - Preview Day at RTS/Washington DC, 12-2pm April 1-2 - Biblical Theology Conference at RTS/Jackson with Peter Gentry |
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| DEVER LECTURES NOW ONLINE Dr. Mark Dever lectured at RTS/Charlotte in February on "Being and Doing: Christian Discipleship." The lectures are now available here. DOUG KELLY'S NEW BOOK AVAILABLE IN MARCH  Dr. Kelly has written Systematic Theology, Vol. II (Christian Focus Publications, due March 2014). "Nothing less than remarkable." - William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pa. "Striking indeed...Reminds us of Jonathan Edwards, Augustine, and many other great writers of the church." - John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at RTS. "If you are going to proclaim the Good News of Jesus - you need a good grasp of who he is. This book will really help." - David Robertson, Pastor, St. Peter's Free Church of Scotland, Dundee. KISTEMAKER ACADEMIC LECTURE SERIES  Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer is the speaker for the Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series at RTS/Orlando, March 18-19 from 11:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day.He will speak on "Doctrine for Disciples: Acting Out What Is in Christ." Disciples who want to follow Christ need doctrinal direction as they walk across the social stage in the great theater of the world. Vanhoozer is currently research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has authored numerous books including his most recent and forthcoming Faith Speaking Understanding: Performing the Drama of Doctrine (Westminster John Knox, 2014). See the lectures and the invitation from the dean here. RTS HOSTS FACULTY PANEL AT THE T4G CONFERENCE On Wednesday, April 9 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 pm., RTS will host a faculty panel discussion with Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas, Dr. Scott Swain, Dr. Michael Kruger and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn at the 2014 T4G (Together for the Gospel) Conference in Louisville, Ky. The panel discussion will be held in the Zero Dollar Bookstore. The discussion is on "How the Gospel Brings Us Home: The Christian Experience of Justification and Sanctification." COME VISIT US DURING SPRING PREVIEW DAYS AT RTS  Are you or someone you know thinking about attending RTS? Tell them about the spring preview days being offered by two of our campuses.Visit RTS Washington DC on Thursday, March 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hear from a panel of current students, meet the president, Dr. Scott Redd, the faculty and staff, and enjoy a catered lunch on campus. RSVP to jmcgahey@rts.edu.  RTS Orlando is having a preview day on March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tour the campus, attend classes, enjoy a catered community lunch and meet the president, Dr. Don Sweeting and the faculty. You may wish to arrive a day early on March 10
to hear the Spurgeon Lecture Series with Al Mohler at 7:00 p.m. RSVP to ttrouten@rts.edu. DEREK THOMAS FEATURED AS REMARKABLE SCHOLAR TheologyDegreesOnline.com featured Dr. Derek Thomas on their list of remarkable theology scholars and professors here. "The professors and scholars mentioned here have not only contributed to the body of theological knowledge with their research, but they have also contributed to the preparation of a new generation of theologians," according to the article. "Each of these individuals can serve as a remarkable role model for current theology students who aim to become educators." The list is in no specific order. Thomas is #73. He is the professor of systematic and historical theology at RTS/Atlanta and minister of preaching and teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE RTS WASHINGTON DC PRESIDENT Dr. Scott Redd was interviewed by Mark Mellinger of the Gospel Coalition recently as they discussed "Discovering Christ in the Old Testament." Redd also discusses the DC area and the churches that have been planted in that area by RTS graduates. Listen to the interview here. DR. MIKE KRUGER BLOGS ON REVELATION The president of RTS Charlotte, Dr. Kruger, recently wrote an article on his blog about the book of Revelation. He writes, "The story of the New Testament canon is a fascinating one, with many twists and turns. There are books that were accepted very quickly, almost from the start (e.g., the four Gospels), and there are other books that struggled to find a home (e.g., 2 Peter). And then there is the book of Revelation." Read more here. | Craig Anderson (M.Div. '10, MAC '12) Craig is serving as the pastor of Elm Street Baptist Church in Sweet Home, Oregon. Kimberly Anderson (MAC '12) Kim and her husband Dan announce the arrival of their son Benjamin Daniel Anderson, born January 18, 2014. Kim passed the national clinical mental health counseling exam in December. Dan (M.Div. '12) is serving at New City Orlando as a church planting apprentice with hopes of planting a church in July. Dwight Basham (M.Div. '03) Dwight was installed as an assistant pastor at Arden Presbyterian Church near Asheville, NC, on Sunday, Feb. 26. James C. Baysinger (M.Div. '13) "JC" was ordained by Southwest Presbytery on Feb. 16 as assistant pastor at Desert Palms Church in Chandler, AZ. He and his wife Elizabeth have two boys, Caleb and Micah. Matthew Eusey (M.Div. '07)  Matt has accepted the call to pastor Trinity Church Central Oahu on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. They will move there from Philadelphia in May. He and his wife Karyn have three children: Stephen, Luther and Genevieve. This picture above was taken on
Luther's third birthday! Listen to a message he gave at this church in January while in Hawaii here. Michael Knight (MABS '13) Mike is serving with SIM (Society for International Ministries) and after several short-term trips to Namibia, South Africa, he has been called to teach the Bible to the next generation of Namibian pastors and youth workers. He will leave in mid-March. Mike Kuhn (M.Div. '00) Mike and his wife have decided to stay in Lebanon for a few more years. Mike teaches at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary and his wife works with student affairs. They have three grown daughters. He asks for prayer for a situation with residence papers and passports. He will soon speak at their home church's mission conference. They are also taking steps to join World Outreach, the mission arm of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Alan R. McClelland (M.Div.M. '07) Capt. Alan McClelland was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on Sept. 24, 2013 for exceptional and meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is currently stationed in Germany and hopes to be back in the States this summer. He and his wife Kristin have four children. Nathan Parker (M.Div. '09) Nathan was ordained on Sunday, Feb. 23 and installed as senior pastor of Pinelands Presbyterian Church in Cutler Bay, Fla. The ordination service was conducted by Rev. Pete Jackson (M.Div. '95), associate pastor of Christ Church Presbyterian, in Atlanta. Listen to one of his sermons here. Bob Penny (M.Div. '70) Bob is a visiting professor at African Bible College in Uganda and has been invited to speak at a weekend pastor's conference March 14-16 in Bumala, Kenya by a church planter who also teaches a basic agriculture course at ABCU for students to learn of potential food sources they will likely need. Bob has also been preaching in the chapel at ABCU on a series he titled "God's Great Growing Season." Eric Stites (M.Div. '12) Eric has passed all exams for ordination and will be installed as an assistant pastor at NewCity Orlando on March 16 at 5:00 p.m. Eric is planting NewCity Parramore Ave., (changed from NewCity Holden Heights) along with Demetrius Summerville (MAC '10) the director of community outreach. They have been meeting people and sharing the vision of this new church. Amile Wilson (RTS Student) Amile recently reviewed the movie "Son of God," that came out Feb. 28. Read his review here. Aubrey (last name withheld) (MATS '13) Aubrey and his wife Laura are preparing to move to East Asia with Cru. There they will work with college students in an inland part of the country that is only about 1.5% Christian. Their daughter Jubilee was born Oct. 31. Congratulations! Have you moved? Send us your updates for your address and ministry here. |
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RTS E-Newsletter iss.#151 March 4, 2014
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