| NEW REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE DUE OUT IN MARCH | ![]() The following RTS faculty members are editors for the upcoming Reformation Study Bible (due March, 2015):
Dr. Sean M. Lucas (Jackson), associate editor, Dr. Guy P. Waters (Jackson), New Testament editor, Dr. John Currid (Charlotte), Old Testament editor, Dr. Mark Futato (Orlando), Old Testament editor. The following RTS folks are contributors for the same: Dr. Charles E. Hill (Orlando), Dennis Ireland (adjunct Jackson professor), Dr. Reggie Kidd (Orlando), Dr. Michael J. Kruger (Charlotte), Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas (Atlanta), and RTS adjunct professors Steve Lawson (alumnus) and Richard Pratt.
Click here for a first look inside this new edition. | | | | STEVE CHILDERS TO SPEAK AT WRF GENERAL ASSEMBLY | | On Friday morning, March 27, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dr. Steve Childers will give a plenary address on church planting at the 2015 World Reformed Fellowship General Assembly. Dr. Childers is an RTS alumnus (D.Min. '01), the associate professor of practical theology at RTS/Orlando, and the president of Global Church Advancement. Register here. | | | | DR. BRUCE BAUGUS INTERVIEWED ABOUT HIS BOOK | ![]() Camden Bucey, pastor of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church, in Grayslake, Ill., interviewed Dr. Baugus on his book China's Reforming Churches, on one of the Reformed Forum's weekly programs titled "Christ the Center." Dr. Baugus is the associate professor of philosophy and theology at RTS/Jackson. He is also a regular contributor to Reformation21.org. Listen to the interview here. | | | | CONFERENCE FOR NEW PASTORS | | Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, is holding a 9Marks conference titled "First Five Years" for new pastors. The conference will be held at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Read more about this conference and watch the video here. | | | | NEW BOOK BY RTS ORLANDO PROFESSORS DUE IN JANUARY | | Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation (Baker Academic, due January 2015) is authored by Dr. Scott Swain and Dr. Michael Allen. "Can Christians and churches be both catholic and Reformed? In this volume, two accomplished young theologians argue that to be Reformed means to go deeper into true catholicity rather than away from it. Their manifesto for a catholic and Reformed approach to dogmatics seeks theological renewal through retrieval of the rich resources of the historic Christian tradition. The book provides a survey of recent approaches toward theological retrieval and offers a renewed exploration of the doctrine of sola scriptura." Purchase the book here. Dr. Swain is the associate professor of systematic theology and academic dean at RTS/Orlando and Dr. Allen is the new associate professor of systematic and historical theology at RTS/Orlando. | | | | DR. BAUGUS' AND DR. ANDERSON'S BOOK IN A TOP 5 LIST | ![]() Craig Hurst, the book review editor at Servants of Grace (they review over 200 titles a year) has chosen Dr. Baugus' book titled China's Reforming Churches: Mission, Polity, and Ministry in the Next Christendom" and Dr. James Anderson's book titled What's Your Worldview, as two of his top five books of 2014. See the three lists from the leadership of Servants of Grace here. (Hurst is the third leader listed, so scroll down to see his list). | | | | FACULTY SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS THIS WEEK | ![]() Chancellor Ligon Duncan is in South Africa and will speak at the Grace Ministers' Conference Jan. 6-7. Dr. Bill Fullilove, assistant professor of Old Testament at RTS/Atlanta, will speak at the Raleigh Fellows retreat on faith, work and vocation, Jan. 5-9 in Raleigh, NC. Also, Dr. Howard Griffith, associate professor of systematic theology and academic dean at RTS/Washington DC, will teach a course on the trinity at Grace Presbyterian Church of Washington DC. Keep up with the latest faculty speaking engagements here. Adjust the dates, names, regions, etc., at the top according to your preference. | | | | DR. SWAIN BLOGS ON MARKING OUR DAYS | | Read Dr. Scott Swain's blog here on Reformation21 titled "Marking Our Days and God's Eternity. Dr. Swain is the associate professor of systematic theology and academic dean at RTS/Orlando. | | | | NEW BOOK AND BLOG BY MELISSA KRUGER | ![]() Melissa Kruger, author, ministry coordinator at Uptown Church in Charlotte, and wife of Mike Kruger, president of RTS Charlotte, has written a new book (an eleven-week Bible study). The title is Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood (due March 2015). "Each week offers four days of study geared specifically to a mother’s concerns, with the Bible passages already printed out for your convenience. The fifth day is a warm-hearted devotional reading to help you reflect on and apply the truths you’ve learned. As your relationship with God deepens through prayer and studying His Word, you’ll discover how His imprint on your heart can make a lasting impression on your children." Also check out her new blog here called "Wit's End." | | | | EXODUS: THE MOVIE | | Dr. Scott Redd, president of RTS/Washington DC, blogs about a few points of interest to him (the blessing and the curse, and chosenness) in a review on the movie from The Atlantic here. | | |
| | Steve Bateman (MABS '07) | | Steve, formerly the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lancaster, SC, is the division director of Marketplace Chaplains USA in the North Atlantic Division. He and his wife Kim have two children. | | | | Erik Braun (former student) | | Erik is the executive director for the office on homelessness with the Florida Department of Children and Families in Tallahassee, Fla. He previously served as pastor of Four Oaks Community Church in Tallahassee for 11 years. | | | | Ryan Fraser (MABS '13) | ![]()
Ryan is serving as instructor of biblical languages at Reformation Bible College in Sanford, Fla., where he has also been involved in producing the new edition of The Reformation Study Bible. Ryan and his wife Heidi were married on July 26. | | | | Michael Johnson (M.Div. '03) | | Michael is planting Trinity City Church, a new church in Minneapolis near the University of Minnesota. He and his wife Joanne have five children. Read more here. | | | | Michael Knight (MABS '13) | | Michael shared a video on his blog from Youth for Christ's summer camp in Namibia where he joined in to help serve. He led the red team and hosted the Bible quiz competition. In January he will team teach two courses on "The Theology of God and the Church." He also notes he's a fan of Jonathan Edwards' 70 Resolutions. You can read them here. | | | | Sean Morris (M.Div. '14) | ![]() Sean, currently interning at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Miss., and who also served as stated pulpit supply for Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Natchez, Mississippi, will be going to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Va., in late January with his wife Sarah, to serve as assistant to the pastor. | | | | Greg Norfleet (M.Div. '94) | | Greg, serving as associate pastor at Christ Community Church in Chapel Hill, NC., is pursuing a D.Min from Westminster Theological Seminary. He is married to Cindy and they have two children. | | | | Jeff Vogan (MABS '10) | | Jeff has been the director of worship at Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs, Fla., since 2004. He and his wife Debbie have four children. He serves alongside other RTS alumni that include Curt Moore (M.Div. '98), pastor of discipleship and Drew Taylor (M.Div. '13), director of children's ministries. | | | | Have you moved? Send us updates for your address and ministry here. | | We love to keep up with our alumni, but due to the nature of ministry work, they tend to move quite frequently until they are settled into a position. It is our privilege to serve and continue to provide you with any resources and additional education you may need. There are many events we host throughout the year and you are always welcome to attend, so keep us updated with your contact information. We also have many graduates to fill positions in your churches and future churches. Thank you for keeping us informed. | | |
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Today, Jan. 6, is Epiphany--the visit of the three wise men to the Christ Child. This is just one of approximately 70 dates that 
The following RTS faculty members are editors for the upcoming Reformation Study Bible (due March, 2015): 
Camden Bucey, pastor of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church, in Grayslake, Ill., interviewed 
Craig Hurst, the book review editor at Servants of Grace (they review over 200 titles a year) has chosen Dr. Baugus' book titled China's Reforming Churches: Mission, Polity, and Ministry in the Next Christendom" and Dr. James Anderson's book titled What's Your Worldview, as two of his top five books of 2014. See the three lists from the leadership of Servants of Grace 
Chancellor Ligon Duncan is in South Africa and will speak at the 
Melissa Kruger, author, ministry coordinator at Uptown Church in Charlotte, and wife of Mike Kruger, president of RTS Charlotte, has written a new book (an eleven-week Bible study). The title is 
Sean, currently interning at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Miss., and who also served as stated pulpit supply for Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Natchez, Mississippi, will be going to