Jackson, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary joins with many in the broader church in giving thanks to God for the life and ministry of Dr. Richard G. Watson, who entered the presence of his Savior on March 30, 2025, at the age of 95. Dr. Watson served as Academic Dean and Professor of Pastoral Theology […]
Jackson, MS – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris S. Stevens as Assistant Professor of New Testament at RTS Jackson. Dr. Stevens will begin his new role on June 1, 2025. Dr. Stevens holds a Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary California and a Ph.D. in Christian Studies […]
Jackson, Miss. – It is with profound sadness that Reformed Theological Seminary announces the passing of Rev. Wayne Herring, who was welcomed into his Savior’s presence on March 11, 2025. Rev. Herring was a cherished friend of RTS and a steadfast servant of Christ’s church for more than five decades. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David T. Irving as President of RTS Jackson, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Irving, who currently serves as Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hattiesburg, MS, will succeed Dr. Ligon Duncan, who has served as Interim President in addition […]
Jackson, MS – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Jackson is pleased to announce the addition of Mrs. Katie Majeste, PhD (candidate), ThM, MA, LPC, as Assistant Professor of Counseling for the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program. Mrs. Majeste joined the faculty on January 1, 2025, bringing a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Jackson is pleased to announce the 2025 Hughes Lecture Series, featuring Jonathan Leeman, editorial director of 9Marks and respected theologian, speaker, and author. The lectures will take place on February 18-19, 2025, on the RTS Jackson campus, offering a rich time of theological reflection and engagement for students, […]
Rev. Dr. David Strain JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. David Strain will deliver the 2024 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures entitled, “Models of Ministry,” at RTS Jackson. Dr. David Strain is the Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS, and Convener […]
Bewey Bowden went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2024. A talented and widely known painter, she was also a well-respected speech professor at RTS Jackson and Belhaven University in earlier years. A native of Mississippi, born on August 23, 1927, she later attended Mississippi College and it was there she met […]
Biblical studies professor and RTS alumnus to join RTS Jackson full time JACKSON, Miss. — The Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephen Smith to the faculty of RTS Jackson. Dr. Smith has taught at the campus as a guest lecturer since 2020 and will serve […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. N. Gray Sutanto will deliver the 2024 Hughes Lectures at RTS Jackson. Dr. Sutanto will lecture on 19th-century Dutch Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck in a series entitled, “God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology,” also the title of his next book. The […]
Longtime New Testament professor named executive director of TGC’s Carson Center JACKSON, Miss. — After 12 years of exemplary service to Reformed Theological Seminary, Dr. Benjamin Gladd will be transitioning from his role as Professor of New Testament following the spring semester. Dr. Gladd has accepted a call to serve as Executive Director of The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Brad Voyles brings mind for truth, heart for God to executive role LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The board of trustees of Covenant College recently voted to appoint Reformed Theological Seminary alumnus Dr. Brad Voyles (MDiv ’00) as its next president. Since July 2023, he has served as Covenant’s interim president. After earning a B.A. […]
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. […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Rev. Jason Helopoulos will deliver the 2023 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson. A native of central Illinois, Helopoulos graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1999 before attending Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned a ThM with a concentration in historical […]
