JACKSON, Miss – Reformed Theological Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. John W. P. Oliver, Professor of Homiletics and Practical Theology Emeritus at RTS Charlotte, whose long ministry as a pastor and professor left a lasting mark on RTS and the church. Dr. Oliver joined the faculty of RTS Charlotte in 1999, teaching preaching, worship, […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. James “Jim” Hurley, Professor of Counseling Emeritus. His decades of faithful service shaped generations of students and established a lasting legacy in Christian counseling and theological education. Dr. Hurley joined the faculty of RTS Jackson in 1985 and became the longest-serving residential faculty member […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary announces with deep sorrow the passing of Dr. Paul D. Kooistra, former Associate Professor of Education and Homiletics at RTS Jackson, who entered the presence of his Savior on July 1, 2026, at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Kooistra faithfully served Christ’s church […]
ATLANTA, Ga. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Wesley Dennard to the RTS Atlanta staff as a member of the development team. “I am excited about welcoming Wesley back to the team here in Atlanta,” said Dr. Guy Richard, President of RTS Atlanta. “He brings a wealth of experience in the development world […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reformed Theological Seminary gives thanks for the faithful service of Dr. Rod Culbertson and is pleased to announce his transition from full-time faculty service to Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Emeritus beginning in June. Dr. Culbertson has served RTS since 1994 and currently holds the roles of Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology […]
We are pleased to celebrate the following promotions, recognizing the faithful service and growing contributions of these individuals to the work of RTS: Dale Adams Director of Development, Charlotte Dale Adams joined RTS as Director of Development at the Charlotte campus on November 1, 2025. Mr. Adams has more than three decades of leadership […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. D. Blair Smith has been promoted from Associate Professor of Systematic Theology to Professor of Systematic Theology, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Smith has served as President of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Charlotte since 2025 and as a professor teaching systematic theology since […]
ATLANTA, Ga. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Guy Richard has been promoted from Associate Professor of Systematic Theology to Professor of Systematic Theology, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Richard has served as President of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2017 and as Executive Director of the RTS Nashville Extension […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Zachary J. Cole has been promoted from Associate Professor of New Testament to Professor of New Testament, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Cole has served on the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Orlando since 2021, teaching core courses in Biblical Greek and […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zach Hubbs to its Board of Trustees, further strengthening the seminary’s commitment to faithful leadership and service to the church. Dr. Hubbs serves as Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Truss Software, a cloud-based platform serving the structural building components industry. […]
Oviedo, Fla. — Reformed Theological Seminary’s Orlando campus has announced the launch of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Texts (ISAT), a new academic center designed to strengthen scholarship and equip the church in the interpretation and understanding of ancient manuscripts and biblical texts. The institute brings together a collaborative team of RTS faculty […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary announces with deep sorrow the passing of Dr. Clay Quarterman, Visiting Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at RTS Jackson, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. Dr. Quarterman was a beloved missionary, pastor, teacher, and alumnus whose decades of faithful service advanced the gospel across the United States, Portugal, and Ukraine. […]
JACKSON, MS – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) has received a grant of nearly $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish The Kaleo Project, a strategic five-year initiative designed to address the growing shortage of pastoral candidates within Reformed and Presbyterian church constituencies. The program is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow […]
Dr. Doggett to maintain Chief of Staff role while expanding leadership responsibilities JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) announces the appointment of Tony Doggett as Acting Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Doggett brings extensive institutional knowledge and proven leadership experience to his expanded role, having served as the Chancellor’s Chief of Staff since […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary announces with heavy hearts the passing of Mr. James “Jim” Moore, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who died Saturday, August 2, 2025. Moore served RTS with distinction for over three decades, including 11 years as board chairman from 2000 to 2011, helping guide the seminary through significant […]
New pathways to theological education provide flexible degree completion options for students in the Midwest and Southeast. Jackson, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) announces the launch of its newest extension site in Chicago and the expansion of course offerings at its Nashville extension site. These developments, made possible through strong partnerships with local churches, […]
