| REFORMATION DAY OCT 31 | | | ![]() We call ourselves Reformed because RTS is rooted in the Protestant Reformation. In the 16th century, many believers protested against false teachings in the church and returned to the true gospel under the leadership of Reformers such as Martin Luther,
Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin. The term "Reformed" was associated primarily with Calvin's work in the church of Geneva, but all Protestant Reformers held certain cardinal views in common.Each year, on Oct. 31, the Reformers celebrate Martin Luther nailing his 95 grievances to the door of the castle church in 1517 in Germany. Dr. Don Sweeting explains it here in one of his TAKE5 radio broadcasts titled "Reformation Unfinished." Don is the president
of RTS/Orlando and the James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Church History. He explains the Reformation, the teachings of the Reformers, their education movements, changes in worship, and why the Reformation matters. Read more about the Reformed traditionhere. |
| Oct. 29, 2014 | Issue #162 | | | | DATES TO REMEMBER | Oct. 29 - President's Forum at RTS Orlando at noon with Rev. Kevin Twit, RUF Campus Minister at Belmont University and Producer of Indelible Grace.
Nov. 4 - Dr. George Marsden, author of "The Twilight of the American Enlightenment," will speak at RTS/Orlando 7-8:30pm, RTS Pamplin Chapel.Nov. 5 - President's Forum at RTS Orlando at noon with Dr. George Marsden, the Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History Emeritus at Notre Dame. Nov. 11 - Preview Day AND Faculty Forum (noon) at RTS/Charlotte with Dr. Doug Kelly. Nov. 11-13 - The John Reed Miller Lectures with speaker Dr. Tim Keller at RTS/Jackson. Nov. 12 - Pastor Appreciation Luncheon at RTS/Atlanta from 11:30am - 1pm in the chapel. |
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| KLOOSTERMAN TO TEACH WINTER COURSE AT RTS/WASHINGTON DC. | ![]() Dr. Nelson Kloosterman will teach "The Ethics of the Christian Family," Jan 2-3 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at RTS/Washington DC. Dr. Kloosterman serves as a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and has served as professor of Christian
ethics and is director of Worldview Resources International. Registration for RTS winter courses opens Nov. 1. | | | | FACULTY FORUM AT RTS/CHARLOTTE WITH DOUG KELLY | | The next Faculty Forum at RTS/Charlotte will be held Nov. 11 at noon in the dining room. Dr. Doug Kelly will speak on "The Importance of Prayer Meetings in the Life of Your Church." | | | | PAUL MCNULTY DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE RTS/WASHINGTON DC VISION DINNER | ![]() The Hon. Paul McNulty, former US Attorney General and current president of Grove City College and partner at Baker Mackenzie, LLP, delivered the keynote address at the RTS/Washington DC Vision Dinner.
"Many commentators have said that the need for the provision of contraception by an employer overrides religious conviction--religious right...as if that is not really rooted in some type of absolute and controlling moral conscience. When the respect
for moral conscience is gone, the debate involves into a power struggle," said McNulty. And after reading a passage from Ephesians, he goes on to say, "The faithful ministry of the Word will produce strong consciences among the hearers of the Word and
promote godly character with their interactions with others."
Watch the video here. | | | | ONEPASSION PREACHING CONFERENCE AT RTSO | | RTS/Orlando is hosting the Institute for Expository Preaching Jan. 15-16 with Dr. Steve J. Lawson (D.Min. '90). The topic is “Faithfully Preaching the Old Testament.” There will be a special rate for RTS alumni. He will also preach the morning service
at Orlando Grace Church in Altamonte Springs, Fla. | | | | RTS/DISTANCE ED RELEASES NEW LECTURES | | The RTS Distance Education Department announces the release of “History of Philosophy and Christian Thought” with lectures by Dr. James N. Anderson. This 3-credit-hour course is a critical, historical survey of the development of the main schools of philosophy and the principle developments in Christian doctrine and thought. Dr. Anderson will serve as the online professor of record. Registration for this DE course will begin on November 3. The course lectures will be available on iTunes U and on the RTS Mobile App. | | | | PREVIEW DAY AT RTS/CHARLOTTE | | Come experience RTS/Charlotte first hand on Nov. 11 from 8:30am - 4:00pm. Sit in on classes, take a tour, interact with students and professors, and learn more about the programs and the beautiful campus. RSVP to admissions.charlotte@rts.edu to
reserve your spot! | | | | KEITH GETTY SHARES INSIGHTS ON WORSHIP AND HYMN WRITING AT WORKSHOP AT RTS/O | ![]() In early October, Keith Getty, Irish singer/songwriter and recording artist, shared that we remember better what we sing than what we read or speak. So, we should make sure that what we sing reflects God. Robust, theological singing helps us to grow
in the knowledge and understanding and love for God. Getty often reads ancient hymns for correct phrasing of his hymns. Those in attendance at RTS/Orlando sang several of Getty's hymns together. | | | | WORLD REFORMED GA FEE REDUCED DUE TO GIFT | | A generous WRF member has made it possible to reduce the Assembly registration fee by 50% to participate in the WRF General Assembly March 23-27 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In addition, full-time pastors and full-time theological students may apply for an
even lower Assembly registration fee. An additional workshop has been added on "The Cross from a Muslim Perspective." Register here. | | | | PRESIDENT KRUGER REVIEWS NEW BOOK BY PETER ENNS | | The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, a new book by Peter Enns, was reviewed by Dr. Mike Kruger, president of RTS/Charlotte and the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity.
Enns is the Abram S. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. Dr. Kruger begins, "I confess that I do judge books by their covers. Or at least by the back cover..." Read the entire review here on TheGospelCoalition.org. | | | | RTS/ATLANTA BEGINS CHAPEL SERVICES | | Dr. Archie Parrish will give a 2-part series on prayer for the brand new chapel services at RTS/Atlanta. The first service was held Oct. 28 and the next will be held Dec. 1. Parrish is one of the foremost scholars on prayer and an experienced prayer
practitioner as well. The service will be held in the Williamson Classroom and lunch will be served. Please RSVP to bhermes@rts.edu for lunch. | | | | CHANCELLOR SENDS GREETINGS TO THE NATIONAL FOUNDER'S CONFERENCE | | Southern Baptists this year are celebrating the 325th anniversary of the 2nd London Confession of Faith published in 1689. The Founder's Conference was in mid-October and Dr. Ligon Duncan sent greetings from RTS. Click here to view the greeting. RTS/Orlando had a booth at the conference. | | | | DIANE LANGBERG SPOKE AT MFTC CONFERENCE | ![]() In early October, Diane Langberg spoke on "Counseling Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma," at RTS/Jackson. Dr. Bill Richardson addressed "Contemporary Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling." Dr. Jim Hurley spoke on "Side by Side
by Side." | | | | PASTOR APPRECIATION LUNCHEON | ![]() RTS/Atlanta is hosting a pastor appreciation luncheon on Nov. 12 from 11:30a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Dr. Archie Parrish is the speaker. Parrish, founder of Serve International, is one of the foremost scholars on prayer, helping to establish Evangelism
Explosion in about 40 nations. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to bhermes@rts.edu. | | | | NEW DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPOINTED AT RTS/CHARLOTTE | ![]() Edwin L. Barnes, Jr., has been appointed as the vice president of development at RTS/Charlotte beginning January 1. He is currently the executive director of Westminster Ministries Foundation in Rock Hill, SC, where he will remain until Dec. 31. He was
previously an attorney with Kennedy, Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP, in Charlotte, where he practiced corporate law.
Barnes is a member of both the North Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Bar and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. Barnes
grew up in the Carolinas, and he and his wife Wallace have three children. Ed and Wallace have been long time friends and supporters of the seminary for many years. Barnes will replace Charlie Dunn, current vice president of development, who is retiring
at the end of this year. | | | | STAFF PROFILE: CECI HELM | ![]() Ceci is the assistant to the dean for the RTS/Orlando campus and has a B. A. in Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. She coordinates academic events such as convocation, the Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series, commencement,
faculty meetings, and more. She is also a graphic designer and works with institutional internal communication designing and maintaining the forms and templates in the employee portal.Born and raised in Peru, Ceci spent most of her life in the former Panama Canal Zone, and has U.S. citizenship. In Panama, Ceci served the church through various leadership roles in women’s and children’s ministries and provided simultaneous translation
of Sunday services. Before she came to RTS in 2000, she worked with Crown Ministries in Longwood, Fla.
Among many other creative activities, she enjoys learning about other cultures and cooking for friends and family. Ceci and her husband, Charles, have three adult children, and love spending time with their nine grandchildren. | | |
| | Cory Brock (M.Div. '13) | ![]()
Cory is working on his Ph.D. at the School of Divinity, New College, University of Edinburgh. He is pictured here with Chancellor Ligon Duncan while Dr. Duncan was recently overseas. Cory previously served at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson as an
intern when he attended RTS. | | | | Jonathan Culley (M.Div. '05) | ![]() Jonathan is serving as associate pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Palm Bay, Fla. He is in charge of discipleship, leadership development and local missions.
He is married to Michelle and they have four boys (Josiah 6, Trenton 4, Elias 3 and Rylan 1). | | | | Duane Griffin (MABS '07) | | Duane is serving as a business analyst at Emory University in Atlanta. | | | | Eric Kapur (M.Div. '04) | | Erik is serving as pastor of spiritual formation at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, Calif. He and his wife Amelia live in Carlsbad. He serves with RTS Global student
Mike Forrest who is pursuing the MA (Religion) degree. | | | | Jennifer Marshall (MAR '14) | ![]() Jennifer is vice president for the Institute for Family, Community, and Opportunity at the Heritage Foundation. She recently spoke at RTS/Washington DC, on "Speaking the Truth in an Increasingly Pluralistic Society." | | | | Andrew Morton (M.Div. '13) | | Andrew was ordained on Oct. 19 at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, Ind. Rev. Mike Glodo, Andrew's former professor at RTS/Orlando, gave the charge to Andrew. | | | | Roy McDaniel (M.Div. '12) | ![]()
Roy is serving as youth pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Louisville, Miss. He and his wife Becky have a son, Micah and daughter, Mary Grace. | | | | Dale Robertson (M.Div. '09) | | Please pray for Dale who was in a serious car accident near Baton Rouge, and has undergone several surgeries. He is currently in the hospital. A young boy was killed in the other car that crossed over the line and hit Dale's car. Pray also for Dale's
wife Rhonda. Dale formerly pastored Grace Community Church in Oscoda, Mich. Read more about the accident here. | | | | Zachary Simons (MABS '12, MAC '12) | | Zach is currently serving as pastor of worship and community care at CrossPointe Winter Park in Fla. His wife Aly serves as the CrossPointe kids director and
also works full time as a second grade teacher. | | | | Tim Trouten (M.Div. '12, MAC '12) | ![]()
Tim, formerly the admissions coordinator at RTS/Orlando, is now serving as executive pastor at Christ Church PCA, in Normal, Ill. Tim and his wife Kim (MAC '10) have
two children, Xander and Zack. | | | | Have you moved? | | Send us updates for your address and ministry here. We love to keep up with our alumni and their ministries. We host many events at many of our campuses and you are always welcome to attend. So, keep us updated so we can keep you posted and provide you with resources and communications like these. Keep up with our events on the alumni page at rts.edu/alumni. | | |
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We call ourselves Reformed because RTS is rooted in the Protestant Reformation. In the 16th century, many believers protested against false teachings in the church and returned to the true gospel under the leadership of Reformers such as Martin Luther,
Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin. The term "Reformed" was associated primarily with Calvin's work in the church of Geneva, but all Protestant Reformers held certain cardinal views in common.
Dr. Nelson Kloosterman will teach "The Ethics of the Christian Family," Jan 2-3 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at RTS/Washington DC. Dr. Kloosterman serves as a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and has served as professor of Christian
ethics and is director of Worldview Resources International. Registration for RTS winter courses opens Nov. 1.
In early October, Keith Getty, Irish singer/songwriter and recording artist, shared that we remember better what we sing than what we read or speak. So, we should make sure that what we sing reflects God. Robust, theological singing helps us to grow
in the knowledge and understanding and love for God. Getty often reads ancient hymns for correct phrasing of his hymns. Those in attendance at RTS/Orlando sang several of Getty's hymns together.
In early October, Diane Langberg spoke on "Counseling Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma," at RTS/Jackson. Dr. Bill Richardson addressed "Contemporary Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling." Dr. Jim Hurley spoke on "Side by Side
by Side."
RTS/Atlanta is hosting a pastor appreciation luncheon on Nov. 12 from 11:30a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Dr. Archie Parrish is the speaker. Parrish, founder of Serve International, is one of the foremost scholars on prayer, helping to establish Evangelism
Explosion in about 40 nations. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to 
Edwin L. Barnes, Jr., has been appointed as the vice president of development at RTS/Charlotte beginning January 1. He is currently the executive director of Westminster Ministries Foundation in Rock Hill, SC, where he will remain until Dec. 31. He was
previously an attorney with Kennedy, Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP, in Charlotte, where he practiced corporate law.
Ceci is the assistant to the dean for the RTS/Orlando campus and has a B. A. in Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. She coordinates academic events such as convocation, the Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series, commencement,
faculty meetings, and more. She is also a graphic designer and works with institutional internal communication designing and maintaining the forms and templates in the employee portal.
Jonathan is serving as associate pastor at 
Jennifer is vice president for the Institute for Family, Community, and Opportunity at the Heritage Foundation. She recently spoke at RTS/Washington DC, on "Speaking the Truth in an Increasingly Pluralistic Society."
