RTS Charlotte Alumnus Greg Lanier Published in JBL
By now, many have heard the exciting announcement that Greg Lanier (RTS Charlotte class of 2013) has been appointed as the Assistant Professor of New Testament at RTS Orlando. You can read more about that announcement here.
It has been a joy to watch Greg’s academic career since he was here at RTS Charlotte (and was my TA), and is now finishing up his PhD under Simon Gathercole at Cambridge. For those who know Simon, it won’t be a surprise that Greg is doing his thesis in the area of Christology. His topic is Christology in the Gospel of Luke through the Use of Metaphors.
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Think the Church’s Precarious Cultural Situation is Unique? Think Again
It is clear by now that we are living through one of the most monumental cultural shifts in the history of America. While most cultural changes are slow and plodding, this one has been a rapid, raging flood wiping out everything in its path.
Christianity, while once the defining influence on American culture and policies, has now become public enemy number one. In many people’s minds, Christians represent a clear and present danger to the social stability of the American enterprise. We are now less like citizens, and more like foreigners.
As a result, a bit of panic is spreading through the ranks. Anxiety levels are high. Christians are wondering … Continue reading...
Where Are They Now? RTS Charlotte Alumnus Hobie Wood
When students graduate from seminary and are looking for a call, they typically go one of two routes: (a) look for an established church that matches their vision and values, or (b) plant their own church that will (hopefully) embody their vision and values.
Although there is nothing wrong with these two options, they both presume that you take a call at a church that is (largely) already where you want it to be. Overlooked in such situations are the many, many smaller churches that are struggling and not necessarily what you want them to be. But, they have amazing potential to grown and change.
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Melissa Kruger’s Blog “Wit’s End” Moves to The Gospel Coalition
This past Friday it was announced that my wife Melissa’s blog, Wit’s End, has been moved over to The Gospel Coalition website. This is very exciting news.
Melissa’s blog does a great job of talking about substantive theological topics while, at the same time, exploring practical nuts-and-bolts aspects of women’s ministry. So, I think it will be a great fit over at TGC and helpful for all involved in ministry, whether men or women.
Here is Collin Hansen’s announcement below. And as he says at the end, congratulate Melissa by follower her on Twitter!
Regular readers of our website will already know Melissa Kruger, but we’re delighted to
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New Book Announcement: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament
Over the last year or more, I have been involved in a number of publishing projects, including several academic articles (as chapters in books), and a volume on Christianity in the second century. But, I am particularly excited about the forthcoming volume I am editing entitled, A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (Crossway, 2016).
This introduction has multiple contributors, all of which are current or past professors at Reformed Theological Seminary. The NT volume (along with an OT counterpart) are being written in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of RTS coming up in 2016.
I am blessed to have such a fine collection of scholars in this volume, including … Continue reading...