Reformed Theological Seminary

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Remembering Rev. Mark Lowrey

The Rev. Mark Lowrey (MCE ’71, MDiv ’77) was born on September 27, 1945 and passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2023. An early Reformed Theological Seminary alumnus, Lowrey was the founder of Reformed University Fellowship and the former head of Great Commission Publications. Lowrey was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He earned […]

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Remembering Dr. William Hogan

Dr. William L. Hogan was born on March 31, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas and died peacefully on November 25, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Hogan served on the faculty of RTS Jackson as Professor of Preaching from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Dr. Hogan majored in economics at Rice University. Sensing a call […]

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‘Generation to Generation’: Dr. Douglas Kelly Honored With Festschrift

CARTHAGE, N.C. — Friends, former students, and fellow scholars recently gathered at the home of Dr. Douglas Kelly in celebration of his 80th birthday, where Dr. D. Blair Smith and Dr. Matthew Miller surprised him with a Festschrift entitled Generation to Generation: Writings in Honor of Douglas F. Kelly. A Festschrift is a traditional way […]

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RTS Hires New Communications and Marketing Leaders

Kim Shirley, Amy Honeycutt tapped to steer institutional communications JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce two new hires in its office of communications. Kim Shirley has been named Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, while Amy Honeycutt has assumed the role of Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media. The appointments […]

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RTS Dedicates New Jackson Campus

Ribbon cutting celebrates God’s faithfulness, reaffirms seminary mission JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary’s board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, staff, and students, as well as community members and leaders, gathered at the Jackson campus on the morning of October 6 to dedicate the new facilities to God’s glory and the service of the church. […]

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Reformed Theological Seminary, 5G LLC Enable 5G Across the US

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a strategic marketing agreement with 5G LLC, a leading provider of connectivity technology solutions for the real estate industry. Under the new agreement, 5G LLC will market and monetize rooftop spaces at multiple RTS campuses as potential sites for 5G network infrastructure deployment by leading wireless carriers. 5G […]

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Dr. Christopher Watkin Named Fellow of Philosophy and Culture

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Christopher Watkin was appointed as Fellow of Philosophy and Culture, following the April 6, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Watkin will teach Christian Cultural and Social Theory as a winter intensive at RTS New York City and speak at […]

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Retrospective Edition of RTS Magazine Honors Chancellor’s 10th Anniversary

JACKSON, Miss. — A new retrospective edition of Ministry & Leadership, Reformed Theological Seminary’s institutional magazine, will commemorate the first 10 years of Dr. Ligon Duncan’s tenure as chancellor and CEO of the seminary. Although normally a biannual publication printed in the spring and fall semesters, this larger edition of M&L will come out during […]

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Dr. William Ross Appointed as DMin Program Director

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. William A. Ross was named Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, effective August 1, 2023. Dr. Ross will succeed Dr. Don Fortson, who recently announced his retirement from RTS after over 25 years. In his new role, Dr. Ross will take on […]

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RTS Announces New Chief Operations Officer, Chief of Staff

Veteran HR leader Ricky Rayborn and former school psychology professor Dr. Tony Doggett join senior administration JACKSON, Miss. — Together with Chancellor Ligon Duncan, the Reformed Theological Seminary Board of Trustees is pleased to announce two new appointments to the seminary’s senior administration. Ricky Rayborn and Dr. Tony Doggett have been named Chief Operations Officer […]

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Dr. Don Fortson Announces Retirement from RTS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dr. S. Donald “Don” Fortson has announced his retirement from Reformed Theological Seminary after over 25 years of exemplary service. Dr. Fortson’s last day at the seminary will be July 31, 2023. Dr. Fortson joined the faculty of RTS Charlotte in 1997 and now serves as Professor of Church History and Pastoral […]

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RTS Taps John Ingram, CPA as Director of Finance

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary’s senior leadership is pleased to announce that John Ingram has been hired as Director of Finance, effective April 3, 2023. Ingram has worked in public accounting as an auditor for over seven years and comes to the seminary from GranthamPoole PLLC in Ridgeland, Miss., where he has served in […]

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Dr. Michael Hillerman Takes on New Roles in MAC Program

Experienced RTS counseling administrator named professor and program director JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Hillerman has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of the Master of Arts in Counseling Program. Dr. Hillerman recently defended his dissertation and earned his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University. […]

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RTS Family to Remember God’s Faithfulness on Historic Jackson Campus

Alumni and friends to gather at RTS Jackson for special worship service and fellowship JACKSON, Miss. — This spring, the Reformed Theological Seminary family will celebrate God’s blessings on the grounds of the historic Jackson campus. “How Firm a Foundation: A Testimony to God’s Faithfulness” will take place on April 26, 2023. The event will […]

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Chancellor Ligon Duncan Honored in Mississippi Top 50 Awards

JACKSON, Miss. — Dr. Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and President of the Jackson campus, was recently honored in the sixth class of the Mississippi Top 50 awards. The non-partisan Mississippi Top 50 awards are designed to recognize figures in government, politics, media, and culture who demonstrate leadership and influence in […]

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RTS Hires Ricky Rayborn as Director of Human Resources

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary executive leadership has announced that Ricky Rayborn has joined the seminary’s administrative staff as Director of Human Resources, effective November 21, 2022. Rayborn has provided human resources leadership and consulting in several industries nationwide, from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. He is also the cofounder of Little Acorns […]

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