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01/20/2010
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Dr. Peter Hill of BIOLA University hosts special therapy lecture on Friday, Feb 5 at RTS Jackson
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Dr. Peter Hill (MA, PhD University of Houston) of BIOLA University will host a special lecture on Friday, February 5th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at RTS Jackson's Marriage & Family Therapy Center on the South Campus of RTS. This special lecture will address therapy to religious clients...
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01/04/2010
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RTS Jackson Hosts Deep South Founders Conference
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"True religion will direct our minds to the living God. When duly imbued with the knowledge of Him, the whole aim of our lives will be to revere, fear, and worship His majesty, to enjoy a share in His blessings, to have recourse to Him in every difficulty, to...
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11/01/2009
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RTS Jackson hosts the John Reed Miller Lecture Series
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Each year, RTS Jackson hosts a lecture series in Grace Chapel (on campus) that highlights the joyful task of preaching. This year, Joel Beeke, renowned scholar (and President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and Professor of Systematic Theology & Historical Theology, and Professor of Homiletics) will be on campus from...
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10/30/2009
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RTS Jackson hosts "Chili" Fall Festival
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On Friday, October 30th, RTS Jackson students came together at Patterson's Porch for our annual Chili contest and Fall festival. Part of our annual celebration of the Reformation, the chili cookoff is a time for students to test their palettes, and cooking abilities, in several categories (spicy, mild, "everything but..."). Several winners...
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09/01/2009
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RTS Jackson Welcomes Dr. Dan Timmer as Associate Professor of Old Testament
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The Jackson campus is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Associate Professor of Old Testament, Dr. Dan Timmer. He received his Ph.D. in Theological Studies (Old Testament) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He first studied mechanical engineering (B.Sc., Western Michigan University) and worked for several years...
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07/30/2009
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RTS Jackson Annual Missions Conference
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The annual missions conference begins September 8, 2009 at 10:00am in the Chapel on the Jackson campus. Doug Kelly, professor at RTS Charlotte, will be this year's speaker. Please join us each morning through September 10 at 10:00am in the Chapel as we hear Doug Kelly preach the Word to us....
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06/19/2009
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RTS Jackson Announces the Biblical Exegesis Emphasis
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At the heart of the Reformation and at the center of Reformed Theological Seminary is the Word of God for the people of God. Our unwavering commitment to the Scripture, exemplified in the MDIV curriculum, is now extended and deepened as we offer a new MDIV emphasis in Biblical Exegesis....
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05/15/2009
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RTS Jackson Graduation
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On May 15, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church, 79 RTS students participated in graduation. Our proud graduates include: 35 KDMin 13 MFT 12 MDiv 9 MA 6 PhD 2 DMin 1 Certificate 1 MDiv Diploma Graduation and the subsequent reception was a great time for all involved. Photos may be...
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05/15/2009
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Senior Banquet Honors Graduates
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The annual Senior Banquet was held on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00pm in Miller Hall at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Free for graduates, this event honors our men and women who have left homes and jobs to move to Jackson and focus for a brief time on learning the...
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04/07/2009
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RTS Jackson's Annual "Pig Jig" A Success
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On April 4, 2009, students, families, and faculty from the Jackson campus threw the party of the year! (The only other event coming close to matching it is our Fall Luau, seen here.) Complete with horseback riding, a live rock band, games, a spacejump, and true Mississippi culinary delights, the annual...
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03/24/2009
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Professors to Host Panel on the Christian Life
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On March 31 at 5pm, several RTS: Jackson professors will host a pannel discussion on the ups and downs of the Christian life. The discussion will include free supper (pizza and beverages) at Patterson's Porch and will last from 5pm-7pm. Interested persons may submit questions in advance to tiinamalkamaki@yahoo...
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03/24/2009
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Dr. Bill Schwietzer to Speak on Church-Planting in England
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Church planting is serious, yet joy-filled, business. Dr. Bill Schweitzer, church-planter and minister in England with Mission to the World (MTW), will be on campus April 12 to detail the spiritual situation in England, and present opportunities for PCA men to work with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England...
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01/31/2009
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Spiritual Life Conference with Paul Wells
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This year's Spiritual Life Conference will feature key-note speaker Paul Wells, professor of systematic theology in Aix En Provence, France. Taking place Thursday, February 19, from 10:00am-12:00pm in Grace Chapel, the topic will be "John Calvin and Mediatorial Theology." Wells will give three sessions: Session #1: The Structure of Mediation - 10:00am-11:00am Session #2: ...
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01/29/2009
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Mrs. In Ministry hosts Annual Valentine's Dinner
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RTS Jackson's Mrs. In Ministry program (MIM) will host its annual Valentine's Day Couple's Dinner on February 12 beginning at 6:30pm. Dean of Students Brian Gault will be the guest speaker on "Sex and Holiness". Child care will be provided, but interested parties must sign up no later than February...
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01/26/2009
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Volleyball Tradition to Resume
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Thursday evenings on the RTS Campus have traditionally been volleyball nights, but last semester the tradition died. However, there is a swelling grassroots movement to resurrect the Thursday night volleyball event. Players of all abilities are welcome; the fellowship is enjoyable! Come and join weekly, beginning Thursday, January 29 at 7:00pm....
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01/12/2009
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Ken Myers to Speak at RTS, Friday, Jan 30, 10:00am
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Ken Myers of Mars Hill Audio will speak on "Culture, Discipleship, and the Mission of the Church" during lunch at Patterson's Porch on campus. Author of such well-known books as All God's Children and Bluesuede Shoes , Ken is an excellent cultural apologist. Lunch is free for those attending the lecture. ...
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11/13/2008
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Brown Bag Lunches
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Fall roundtable discussions continue with many students in attendance to hear local pastors discuss “things they don’t teach you in seminary.” On Monday, November 10 Chad Smith (RUF Minister from Belhaven) discussed the challenges and joys of "Ministering to Sinners." Monday, November 17 Joseph Wheat of Highlands Presbyterian Church (PCA) will teach on...
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11/06/2008
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Brown Bag Lunches Continue
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Fall roundtable discussions continue with many students in attendance to hear local pastors discuss “things they don’t teach you in seminary.” On Monday, November 3 Carl Calbercamp spoke to students on "Training Leaders." Next week, Chad Smith, RUF Minister from Belhaven, will discuss "Ministering to Sinners." Learning from those who...
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10/30/2008
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Annual Preaching Conference
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Every year RTS: Jackson hosts the John Reed Miller Lecture Series focusing on the preaching ministry. Dr. Ralph Davis is this year's key-note speaker. Current pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg, MS, Dr. Davis has served twice as professor of Old Testament at RTS: Jackson. He has authored numerous...
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10/13/2008
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Brown Bag Lunches
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Fall roundtable discussions continue with many students in attendance to hear local pastors discuss “things they don’t teach you in seminary.” Monday Oct. 13 featured Tim Muse from Brandon Presbyterian Church and his lecture entitled Pizza and the Practice and Importance of Apologetics . Learning from those who have...
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09/15/2008
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Dr. Guy Waters Writes About Emergent Church
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RTS professor Dr. Guy Waters has contributed a chapter to the new Crossway book Reforming or Conforming?: Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church , available now from Crossway Books. Congratulations to Dr. Waters on a job well done! ...
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09/15/2008
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Fellowship of the Nations Pot Luck
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On Friday September 12, families of the culturally diverse RTS community attended the annual Fellowship of the Nations Pot Luck Dinner held at the festively decorated Patterson’s Porch. Many represented their home countries by preparing ethnic foods while others sat on the Fellowship of Nations Q & A panel,...
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09/15/2008
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2008 RTS World Mission Conference: A Report
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The theme of this year's conference came from 1 Chronicles 16:23b-24a where it reads, “Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations.” Rev. Thabiti Anyabwile, the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, was...
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09/15/2008
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Bibleworks Workshop
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A time for student Greek skills to be expanded is close at hand. Later this Fall, a Bibleworks workshop will be offered and incorporated into the Greek exegesis courses. Bibleworks is a computer software program that can greatly expand a person's ability to exegete a biblical text in the...
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09/15/2008
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Queens Outreach Update
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On Saturday, September 6 Matt Koehn led RTS students in a door-to-door ministry to residents of nearby Queens neighborhood. Many neighbors greeted the students with open arms, giving confirmation to our students that this work was timely and a worthwhile outreach to continue. They hope to strengthen relationships with...
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09/01/2008
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Prices Now Vary at Patterson’s Porch
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We are happy to announce that the menu for Patterson’s Porch will be stepped up a notch for the new academic year. A couple of days a week, we will feature a hearty meal complete with entrée, vegetables, dessert, roll, tea, and salad. If you purchase the full meal deal,...
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09/01/2008
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Kicking Off the Brown Bag Lunches: Sept 8, Hunter Brewer
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Every Monday this fall, RTS will bring a local pastor to campus for a round-table discussion about “things they don’t teach you at seminary.” To get this started, Hunter Brewer from Madison Heights will lead the round table discussion. His title is Too Young to Pastor, Really? : ...
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09/01/2008
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Fall 2008 Annual Luau
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This past Friday, the Student Cabinet hosted the annual RTS Luau. The evening's fare consisted of perfectly grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, refreshingly ice-cold drinks, and delightfully delicious desserts. Several games also topped the night's agenda including a Slip-n-Slide, a raffle for Wal-Mart Gift Cards, a balloon toss, and a...
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08/25/2008
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Steve Tipton Wins Prestigious Award
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Congratulations to Steve Tipton for gaining first prize in an essay competition relating to a forthcoming September conference on Herman Bavinck at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids. The "A. Pearl and A. Leaven Herman Bavinck for the 21st Century Scholarship Contest" awarded Steve first prize for his essay,...
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08/25/2008
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New Addition to RTS Library Alcove
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There has been a new face added to the RTS Professor Hall of Fame in the library alcove. Only those professors who have completed 10 years of service with RTS are afforded the honor of having their picture added to the group. Dr. Sam Larsen has been added to the...
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08/11/2008
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Isaiah to Malachi with Bryan Estelle
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This fall, Dr. Bryan Estelle, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Westminster Seminary in California, has agreed to come during Fall Break (Oct 6-10) to teach Isaiah to Malachi. Dr. Estelle was warmly received last year, and has written a book entitled Salvation through Judgment and Mercy:...
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08/11/2008
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RTS World Missions Conference, September 9-11
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The keynote speaker for this year's World Missions Conference is the Reverend Thabiti Anyabwille. Thabiti serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). Prior to assuming pastoral ministry duties at First Baptist Church, he served as an elder and assistant pastor for children and...
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08/04/2008
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A New Professor at RTS Jackson
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We are pleased to welcome Mr. Bruce Baugus to RTS Jackson. Bruce arrived on campus Monday morning, August 4, to serve as Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theology. His office will temporarily be located in the Dean Center next to David Jussely. Bruce comes to us from Grand Rapids,...
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08/04/2008
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Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Launch, 2008
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On July 26th, these recent graduates participated in the annual MFTC "Launch" ceremony. What is the infamous “Launch” here at RTS? The “Launch” here at RTS is a graduation ceremony of sorts for our MFTC students as the MFTC department sends them into the world as counselors. As graduation symbolizes...
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07/28/2008
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RTS Softball Season Crosses Home Plate
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The softball season has ended for the RTS team and many thanks go out to all who came to support us. RTS started the season off with 7 straight wins before losing their only game of the regular season in extra innings, ending the regular season with an 8-1 record...
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07/28/2008
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RTS Relinquishes SMARTS
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The SMARTS system (the scrolling messages on the monitors around campus) has crashed again and rather than resurrecting the antiquated technology, RTS has ever so wisely decided to rely on the superior reporting capabilities of the Informer for all of their news and updates. The monitors will now be...
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07/28/2008
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New Bookstore Hours
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Upon installation of the new bookstore signs on campus, the RTS bookstore decided it would give its hours of operation a face-lift as well. By popular demand, and with the generous spirit of Anna, the bookstore manager, the store will begin opening at 9:00am instead of 10:00am. It will still...
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07/21/2008
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New Signs Identify Remodeled Building
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Now that the new Administration/Information/Bookstore building has finally been completed, RTS has posted the necessary signage to proclaim the building's new name and function. The next time you’re driving through the front gate toward the chapel, glance to your right and you’ll see one of the new signs planted firmly...
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07/14/2008
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Townhome Pool Finished
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In last week's Informer, we updated you about our new swimming facility at the Town homes. Below is a picture of our new pool! Who can use the pool? Any RTS student may use it even if they don't live in the townhomes. Come one, come all; come...
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07/07/2008
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RTS Launches Online Bookstore, MindandHeart.com
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On Monday, June 30th, RTS launched the brand-new online bookstore, MindandHeart.com. MindandHeart.com is an Amazon Associate bookstore, which means that anything that can be purchased at Amazon, can be purchased through MindandHeart.com. By purchasing books from MindandHeart.com, students receive guaranteed Amazon.com prices and help support RTS at the...
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07/07/2008
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Long-Awaited Townhouse Pools Finished
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With the thermometer steadily rising as the heat of the summer wears on, families need not intimidate the construction workers any longer. The new pool, along with its accompanying kiddie pool, was completed on July 3 and is now open for the RTS community's enjoyment! Bring your families, suits, floaties,...
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06/30/2008
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Announcing the New Athletic Storage Shed
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It’s an athletic shed that was put together by our very own Ben Todd, and it will be used to house the pylon trash can, jerseys, flags, balls, and other relevant athletic field knick-knacks once we get a lock for the thing. With the athletic shed, you'll no longer have...
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06/23/2008
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Bookstore Renovations Complete, Administration Has Moved In
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Since Jackson is the original RTS campus, we house the most Institutional staff. Recently there have been a number of additions to our Institutional staff, and the Administration Building was getting crowded. As you may remember from the April 7, 2008 Informer, the solution to the overpopulation...
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06/09/2008
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Under Construction: Progress at the Pool and Bookstore
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The townhouse renovation would not have been complete without addressing the deteriorating pool which has served the townhouse community for many years. As much as we like history, the rusting side rails and cracks in the pool walls made it necessary to take out the existing pool. The old pool...
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06/09/2008
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Graduation and Senior Banquet Photos
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On May 16, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, 68 RTS students participated in graduation including 22 M.Div. graduates, 9 MFTC grads, 1 Ph.D. grad, 2 D.Min. grads, 32 Korean D.Min. grads, and 2 MA grads. Graduation was preceded on May 15 by the Senior Banquet to honor our graduating Seniors...
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05/12/2008
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Bethany Anderson’s Position at RTS has Changed
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Bethany Anderson is a young lady who is not afraid of change. She came to us as Assistant to the Bookstore Manager when Josh Dear was serving as Manager. When the manager position was transferred to Anna Graham, she continued to work with her during the transition. When Nancy Travelstead...
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05/12/2008
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RTS Students Outreach to Queens, May 17
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On May 17th, Matt Koehn, current RTS MDiv student, organized a large group of RTS students to walk through the Queens neighborhood next door and ask if the residents there need Bibles. After their outreach, the students who participated met again the following week to discuss their ministry. They have...
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05/05/2008
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Welcome Steve Wallace, Our New COO
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Effective April 1, Steve Wallace joined the RTS Institutional Staff as our new Chief Operating Officer who will eventually replace Bob Bailey. Bob will stay with us for at least the next year to serve as assistant to Chancellor Ric Cannada and to aid in Steve’s transition. Steve is...
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04/21/2008
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White House Has Been Remodeled and Refurbished
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Have you been to the White House on campus recently? The White House was the original farm house on the property when RTS acquired it in 1966, and for the first several years, classes met in the White House. But it didn’t merely serve as a classroom; it housed our...
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04/21/2008
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RTS’s SMI Launches Website
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The dawning years of the 18th century presented a new innovation within the Christian community—the missionary society. Men and women were eager with fervent zeal to take the Gospel of Christ to the uttermost parts of the earth, so societies were formed such as the Moravian Mission (f. 1732), the...
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04/21/2008
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reformation21.org Gets a New Look
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That’s right, reformation21.org has had a makeover! But the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals—which is edited by our own Derek Thomas—has not changed its theologically robust content. It’s the same substance with a prettier face. The articles, blogs, and book and movie reviews that you’ve come to expect from...
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04/21/2008
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2008 Pig Jig, A Report
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This year’s Pig Jig was a great success! Indeed, nature smiled upon the Pig Jig this year as the sun poured forth its warmth across the face of the blossoming campus. A heart-felt thanks to all those who assisted in putting on such a memorable affair. To see all the...
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03/31/2008
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RTS Trip To Greece in October
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Reformed Theological Seminary has put together a ten-day trip to Greece and Turkey in October 2008. Dr. John Currid, formerly of Jackson and now at Charlotte, and Dr. Dennis Ireland will be coordinating and leading the trip. For more information, go to the RTS website (rts.edu), and click on the...
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