Coming Home: @RTSCharlotte Alums Who are Now Professors at RTS
When it comes to being a seminary professor, I enjoy not just the teaching but also the watching. That is, I enjoy watching to see how God will use each of our grads in ministry over the years. It is a reminder that our labor has not been in vain.
On that score, it is particularly satisfying to see former students turn out to be professors themselves. And even more than that, it is encouraging when they actually return to RTS and become professors in the institution that taught them.
In recent years, this has become a bit of a trend here at RTS Charlotte. While we have … Continue reading...
Coming to PCA General Assembly? Join Us for the @RTSCharlotte Alumni Gathering
It’s that time of year (at least for my denomination). This week (June 12-15), PCA elders from all over the country are headed to Atlanta for our annual General Assembly.
This annual event serves a number of purposes. It’s a time to do church business, to discuss theological issues, to strategize about the future of the denomination, and certainly to gather for corporate worship.
But, it is also a time of rich fellowship. One of the sustaining factors in the long slog of ministry is that we get to walk alongside brothers who are laboring in the same field. And General Assembly is a chance (in some cases, the … Continue reading...
Where Are They Now? @RTSCharlotte Alumnus Michael Knight
One of the things that makes the RTS Charlotte campus distinctive is the number of missionaries we have sent out over the years. For whatever providential reasons, God has allowed the Charlotte campus to be a fruitful training ground for folks headed to the mission field.
This missions “vibe” in Charlotte simply reflects the overall ethos we are shooting for here. We not only want our seminary to be theologically solid, but also outwardly focused and passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission.
Right now, Charlotte alums serve in countries such as Peru, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, France, England, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, … Continue reading...
Where Are They Now? @RTSCharlotte Alumnus Blair Smith
As many of you know, last year our beloved Dr. Doug Kelly retired from RTS Charlotte after 33 years as a professor. He is now Professor of Theology Emeritus.
Upon his retirement many of us wondered who would replace Doug (and how that would even be possible!). In particular, we wondered whether this person could share Doug’s expertise in Trinitarian thought during the patristic period.
Our prayers were answered when we hired one of our own alumni (class of 2003), and former student of Dr. Kelly’s, Blair Smith.
Blair is now our new Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology. He is currently wrapping up his Ph.D. in Historical Theology (Patristics) … Continue reading...
Where Are They Now? RTS Charlotte Alumnus Alex Shipman
Over the last several years, I have been running a RTS Charlotte alumni series called “Where Are They Now?” (see the complete series here). Since this is the time of year for alumni reunions at the various denominational gatherings, I thought I would add the latest installment.
This post highlights one of our best and brightest, alumnus Alex Shipman (class of 2008). In addition to his pastoral duties, Alex leads the African American Presbyterian Fellowship (AAPF) for the PCA. As described in one of their newsletters, the mission of the AAPF is “to work within the denomination to expand African Americans’ presence, involvement and leadership.”
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