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 […]
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, 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 […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Katherine “Katie” Majeste has successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Majeste’s dissertation, titled “The Use of EMDR G-TEP in the Treatment of ADHD Symptoms in Adults,” represents significant research in the […]
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 […]
