| NEW FACULTY MEMBER APPOINTED FOR RTS ORLANDO CAMPUS
RTSO President Don Sweeting said, "God has blessed us with a great new addition to our faculty, who will be an asset to RTS/Orlando for years to come. I am thrilled to have Mike Allen joining us. Along with John Frame and Scott Swain, it gives us one of the strongest teaching and writing teams in theology in the country. Mike brings to the classroom a love for Christ, a love for the church, personal godliness, and top-notch academic credentials. He is an excellent teacher. He is winsomely reformed. He is highly published and will bring strength to our students in the areas of Christian thought, systematics, ethics, and church history." Read the entire release here. | August 21, 2014 | Issue #158 DATES TO REMEMBER Aug. 25 - President's Forum at RTS Orlando with Dr. Don Sweeting and Dr. Kelly Kapic. RSVP for lunch to ksutter@rts.edu. Sept. 2 - Preview Evening at RTS/Washington DC Sept. 9 - Faculty Forum at RTS Charlotte with Dr. Michael Kruger, president, at noon in the RTS Dining Room, on "What is the Role of 'Mercy Ministry' in the Local Church? Pitfalls and Possibilities." Sept. 9 - Missions Conference with Ken Temple at RTS/Jackson at noon, then Sept. 10 at 11am. Sept 10 - Starting date for Women's Bible Study on Wednesdays with President Mike Kruger at RTS Charlotte 9:30am - 10:45am. Sept. 12 - 13 - RTS course in Raleigh, NC begins. Oct. 2 - The inauguration of Dr. Ligon Duncan at FPC Jackson, Miss., at 7:30pm |
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RTS/JACKSON MISSIONS CONFERENCE SEPT 9-10  Ken Temple, a Bible and missions teacher for Propempo International, will speak at this year's missions conference, Sept. 9 at noon at Patterson's Porch, and then at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10. Temple has been reaching out to Muslims for over 30 years. During those years, he ministered to Iranian Muslims and believers in Christ, through evangelism, discipleship, church planting and leadership training. He does this by speaking Farsi, the language of Iran. Ken continues to go overseas and train underground church pastors and lay leaders (Iranians) 2-3 times per year and ministers to Iranians in the Atlanta area. FACULTY FORUM AT RTS/CHARLOTTE Dr. Michael Kruger, president of RTS/Charlotte, will give the message for the next Faculty Forum on Sept. 9 at noon in the RTS Dining Room. His message is titled "What is the Role of 'Mercy Ministry' in the Local Church? Pitfalls and Possibilities." The public is invited. DON SWEETING INTERVIEWED ON TV45 IN ORLANDO  Dr. Don Sweeting, president of RTS/Orlando, and his wife Christina were interviewed by Barbara Beck on Good Life 45's "Welcome Home" program, in Lake Mary, Fla. The segment will air on Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. STEVE LAWSON CONFERENCE AT RTS/ORLANDO SAVE THE DATE! Dr. Steve Lawson, with One Passion Ministries, is coming back to RTS/Orlando Jan. 15-16 to speak on "Faithfully Preaching the Old Testament." "EMPTY LIFE" SERIES POSTED ON LIGONDUNCAN.COM Dr. Ligon Duncan and Dr. Derek Thomas gave a series of sermons on Ecclesiastes in 2003. Dr. Duncan explains the book as, "an exploration of the different ways that people try to find meaning in this life apart from God, and it is an explanation of how futile that is. It is a big argument to argue you into a corner in the denial of the Creator." There are 14 messages in all. Click here to read the messages. The Madison County Journal is also publishing them in shorter article form here. WATERS WRITES ABOUT ADAM Dr. Guy Waters, professor of New Testament at RTSJ, wrote an article in Ligonier Ministries' Tabletalk Magazine titled, "The Historical Reality of Adam." The article begins, "In Adam's fall, we sinned all." Continue the article here. PRESIDENT'S FORUM AT RTS/ORLANDO  Attend the next President's Forum at RTS/Orlando with host, RTSO President Don Sweeting and special guest Kelly Kapic (pictured right), Aug. 25 at noon in the fellowship hall. The topic for discussion is "Doing Theology as Human Creatures." Dr. Kapic is an RTS Orlando alumnus, and professor of theological studies at Covenant College. He is the author of A Little Book for New Theologicans: Why and How to Study Theology. RSVP for lunch to ksutter@rts.edu. DR. SCOTT REDD WRITES ABOUT FAMILY WORSHIP This is the first post in a two-part series on family worship for Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. He writes, "My wife and I like to talk about family worship--not because we have it all figured out, but because we actually enjoy experimenting with different ways to draw ourselves and our five daughters to God (Yes, five! Yes, daughters!)..." Read the entire blog here. ARTICLE ON FERGUSON POSTED ON LIGONDUNCAN.COM Christianity Today has begun posting a series of articles on the events in Ferguson, Mo., from several African-American pastors on Ed Stetzer's blog. Click here to read one by Bryan Loritts, pastor of Fellowship Memphis, on "It's Time to Listen: Feeling the Pain Despite the Facts." DR. SWAIN BLOGS ON JOHN OWEN Dr. Scott Swain, associate professor of systematic theology and academic dean at RTS/Orlando, is a new contributor to Reformation21.org. Click here to read his blog on Owen. CHANCELLOR REFLECTS ON A YEAR SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO HIS CHURCH Dr. Ligon Duncan became chancellor on Jan 1, 2014, but in August of last year he made the announcement to his church of his intentions to accept the call as chancellor of RTS. Read his reflection here. PREVIEW RTS/WASHINGTON DC IN THE EVENING An evening preview of the campus will be offered on Sept. 2nd, and 7:00 p.m. RSVP to JMcgahey@rts.edu. Learn more here. AUGUST PREVIEW DAY AT RTS/WASHINGTON DC  Pictured are the students and alumni who spoke to potential students on Preview Day at RTS/DC on Aug. 2. (Pictured l to r is Geoff Sackett, RTS/DC dean of students, Terrence Little, M.Div. student, Helen Franssell (M.Div. '10), Josh Sillaman (M.Div. '13), and Rob Yancey, M.Div. student.) STAFF PROFILE: KEN WIANDT  Originally from Evansville, Ind., Ken has worked at RTS (in Jackson) since 1997 as the controller. He oversees certain finance staff (accounts payable, student billing, staff accountant) and prepares/reviews the financial statements and tax/information returns for the seminary. He also prepares various reports for RTS management. He graduated from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., with a BSBA in Accounting and then graduated from RTS with an MA in Christian Education. He received his CPA certification in 2001. Ken is married to Amy and they have one daughter Sarah Beth, who is sweet 16. Amy is a computer teacher at a local private school in Jackson, and Sarah Beth entered the 10th grade this year at that same school. | Michael Aitcheson (M.Div. '11) Michael is planting Christ United Fellowship in the southeast region of Orlando, Fla. They are currently looking to rent space in the area. Please keep them in prayer regarding this matter. J. Michael Blackston (MAC '06) Michael and his wife Rachel (MAC '06) are serving as licensed mental health counselors at Redeemer Counseling in Orlando, Fla. Michael works with a range of issues including trauma and abuse recovery, relationship issues, gender identity, masculinity and femininity, depression, and anxiety. Rachel specializes in working with women dealing with relationship issues, depression, and anxiety, with a special interest in sexual abuse recovery, codependency, infertility, and gender identity. She also teaches a MAC course titled "Career & Lifestyle Development" at RTS/Orlando every other summer. In addition, there are three other RTS MAC graduates working there as registered mental health counselor interns: Erin Luginbuhl ('13), M. Lindsey Coates ('14) and Sarah Born ('14). Marcia Butcher (MAC '07) Marcia founded Twelve Stones Counseling Center with offices in Winter Springs and Maitland, Fla. She also serves as a licensed mental health counselor at Redeemer Counseling in Orlando, Fla. She specializes in marriage counseling and personal development, as well as depression, anxiety, grief, and parenting issues. Chris Brock (M.Div. '12) The Brocks, serving with Mission to the World, have completed their trip to Belgium learning about culture-shock, proper conflict resolution, and even navigating a complicated train system in an unfamiliar languate. Chris and Donnette are now ready to finish support raising so they can leave for language school at the end of the year and then plant a church in southern France. They will be working on their visas this fall and making trips to the French Embassy in Atlanta. Keep up with the Brocks here. Esaie Etienne (M.Div. '04) Esaie, serving with Mission to the World in Haiti, reports attendance of more than 300 at a VBS camp held for the children in Docine Christian Academy and in Gonaives.The theme was "The Armor of God." This was followed by a family retreat for three churches, where they had 200 people attend and stay at the school compound for 3 1/2 days. In July they hosted a medical team from Greenville, SC. "For the past three or four months, there has been an epidemic in Haiti called Chikungunya fever which is caused by mosquitoes," said Esaie. The medical team helped over 500 people during a 4-day clinic and 3 people prayed to receive Christ. His wife Natacha also came down with the fever. Although not completely recovered, she is doing better now. The Gonaives children's home is in motion and they have paid for 51 acres of land. Funds are needed for clearing and fencing the land, which will be $40,000. The new school year in Haiti begins on Sept. 8. They expect the number of students and employees to increase this year, which will also create more expenses. Kent T. Hinkson (D.Min. '93) Kent, 71, was tragically killed in Durham, NC, in August. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a volunteer minister at All Saints Church in Durham. He leaves behind his wife Ruth and daughter Heidi. Hansoo Jin (M.Div. '12)  Hansoo is currently serving as a church planting apprentice and assistant pastor at Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church. He hopes to plant a church in east Baltimore in the coming months. He and his wife Wana have a brand new daughter named Jubilee. Congratulations! Leigh Swanson (MATS '12) Watch a new video on Leigh, and her service as associate dean of students at RTS/Orlando. Daryl Wattley ( M.Div. '14)  Daryl has been called by Heritage Presbytery to be the first Reformed University Fellowship minister at Delaware State University in Dover. Daryl has already made the move to Dover and is busy launching an RUF ministry on a new campus. |
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RTS E-Newsletter, iss. #158 August 21, 2014
The Reformed Theological Seminary Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. R. Michael Allen to the faculty of the Orlando campus. Dr. Allen will serve as the associate professor of systematic and historical theology beginning January 1st. Allen, a teaching elder in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, will complete the fall term at Knox Theological Seminary, where he has been teaching for the past five years as the D. James Kennedy Associate Professor of Systematic Theology. ↧