Resources on RTS Jackson
Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson works to help students find a pastoral call and to leave seminary equipped for a good first year of ministry. Today Bebo Elkin and Wayne Herring of Consulting Services Foundation spoke to students about pursuing a pastoral call. CSF brings together seminary students and pastoral search committees, and offers invaluable assistance to RTS students. In the afternoon, Dave Anderegg of Retirement and Benefits, Inc., a denominational agency of the Presbyterian Church in America, helped students understand the basics of a “Pastoral Care Package” and income tax and Social Security obligations. Dave and his colleague, Mark Melendez, remained on campus to provide students and spouses individual financial planning.
Read MoreEver since my first trip to Texas in 1980, I’ve loved the state and wished for more occasions to return and explore. Crossing the border into Mexico at Del Rio, an east Texas sheep farm, the Alamo, the Texas School Book Depository, and steaks in Fort Worth are several of the many sights and experiences that made my trips memorable. Last week’s two-day trip to Texas added to my treasury of cherished memories. Our time at Texas A&M in College Station was memorable. Lynne and I had the opportunity to speak with Aggie Reformed University Fellowship students about the work of Reformed Theological Seminary. Large group was wonderful – God-honoring worship, theologically rich hymns, and excellent Bible teaching – so…
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday at Reformed Theological Seminary at 11 a.m. Mr. Bebo Elkin, Executive Director of Consulting Services Foundation, will preach on “Encouragement” from 3 John. Since 1990, Mr. Elkin has served as a ruling elder of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Robert (Ric) Cannada will be delivering our 2018 RTS Jackson Missions Conference Preaching Lectures, September 11-12. Dr. Ric Cannada, Jr. is Chancellor Emeritus of Reformed Theological Seminary and an ordained minister of the gospel in the Presbyterian Church in America. Dr. Ric’s service to the Lord also includes twenty years of experience as a Presbyterian pastor in Clinton, SC; Little Rock, AR; and Macon, GA. For over 10 years Dr. Ric led RTS as Chancellor with five residential campuses in Jackson, MS; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; Washington, D.C.; and Atlanta, GA; along with one degree-granting extension campus in Boca Raton, FL; a degree-granting Virtual Campus (distance education) based in Charlotte, NC; and…
Read MoreAn encouraging day at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson. Dr. Carl Ellis, Senior Fellow of the African American Leadership Initiative and Provost’s Professor of Theology and Culture, preached in chapel on “What’s in a Name?” from Ezekiel 36:16-32. During the lunch hour, Dr. Ellis met with prospective students before delivering an afternoon preaching lecture and participating in a discussion of Francis Grimké’s Meditations on Preaching.
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday, September 5, at Reformed Theological Seminary at 11 a.m. Dr. Carl Ellis, Senior Fellow of the African American Leadership Initiative and Provost’s Professor of Theology and Culture, will preach on “What’s in a Name?” from Ezekiel 36:16-32.
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