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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reformed Theological Seminary congratulates each faculty member represented in The Gospel Coalition (TGC) 2022 Book Awards. Each year, TGC reviews books across 12 categories and makes two awards for each category: Book of the Year and Award of Distinction. TGC’s editors and judges review nominations from publishers based on the extent to which a book […]
Reformed Theological Seminary has announced its schedule of course offerings for the winter 2023 semester. Registration for the winter semester opened on November 1 through Self-Service. The seminary will offer over 40 intensive courses that are open to students across all degree programs, taught by Drs. Ligon Duncan, Thomas Schreiner, Sinclair Ferguson, and many others. […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Jessica R. Short has been hired as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 24, 2022, following the September 27 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. As CFO, Short will be responsible for all business and financial operations, organizational sustainability, and liquidity […]
‘A Great Commitment’ to provide theme for institution-wide digital giving day Reformed Theological Seminary has announced that it will take part in Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022. With the theme of “A Great Commitment,” each campus of RTS will join together in this national focus to grow the impact of the seminary around the […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Wyatt Waters, renowned Mississippi native watercolorist, was commissioned for three commemorative paintings honoring the RTS Jackson campus. The seminary commissioned these original watercolors of the historic RTS white house, Grace Chapel, and chapel pulpit as a tribute to the campus anticipating its relocation in […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Byron Johnson to the Board of Trustees, effective August 2, 2022. Johnson joins the board from Atlanta, Ga. and is the founder and Executive Director of VISION 9:38, a fundraising organization that exists to empower and equip ethnic minority missionaries. He […]
