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Duncan, Thomas, and Lucas: Pastor-Scholars in Our Classrooms

Dr. Ligon Duncan, Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS, Dr. Derek Thomas, Minister of Preaching and Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, and Dr. Sean Lucas, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg, MS, teach Historical and Systematic Theology from a pastor’s perspective.  Their work from the pulpit and […]

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Promoting Racial Diversity and Biblical Truth–Two RTS Students Launch the Reformed African American Network

Anyone who desires to see biblical truth promoted among racially diverse peoples has reason to be excited about the Reformed African American Network (RAAN).  Christ commanded His disciples to take the Good News of His salvation to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).  To the extent Reformed theology teaches […]

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The African American Leadership Initiative Hosts AALDR

The African American Leadership Initiative at RTS Jackson partnered with Mission to North America and Redeemer Church, Jackson, to host the African American Leadership Development and Recruitment weekend in Jackson over Labor Day weekend 2012 (August 31 – September 2) right after Hurricane Isaac.  With more than 80 in attendance from all over the US […]

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RTS Jackson Partners with Ekklesia School of Theology and Ministry

A ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the RTS Jackson Library inaugurated a remarkable partnership between RTS Jackson and the Ekklesia School of Theology and Ministry. Ekklesia, a ministry of New Horizon Church International, is committed to the spiritual formation and equipping of church and ministry leaders, future seminary students, and anyone […]

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The Passing of a Beloved Professor (1936-2012)

With sadness in our hearts, but with great praise and thanks to God for his life and ministry in our lives, we want to inform you that Dr. J. Knox Chamblin, 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from leukemia, and entered into the presence of our Lord. Chamblin leaves behind his wife Ginger, […]

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Reddit Andrews Appointed Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at RTS Jackson

The Rev. Reddit Andrews, senior pastor of Soaring Oaks Presbyterian Church in Elk Grove, Calif., has been appointed to the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss., as assistant professor of practical theology by the RTS Board of Trustees. Prior to serving at Soaring Oaks, Rev. Andrews served as assistant pastor at First Baptist Piney […]

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Gladd to Join RTS Jackson Faculty This Spring

RTS Jackson is pleased to announce that Dr. Benjamin Gladd will join the RTS Jackson faculty to teach New Testament starting this Spring semester.  He was officially approved by the Executive Committee on Thursday, November 3, and will be leaving his pastoral position at Apple Valley Baptist Church in California to join our faculty.   […]

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RTS Jackson Launches AALI

RTS Jackson is pleased to announce that AALI, the African American Leadership Initiative, was officially launched on Thursday, November 3, 2011. With RUF at JSU, Redeemer PCA, Mission Mississippi, Voice of Calvary Ministries, and New Horizons, RTS Jackson provides a unique context for multi-ethnic, urban, and African American ministry.  Partnering with these ministries and more, […]

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RTS Announces New MDIV Track for RCA Students

RTS is pleased to announce that there is a new RCA track available for MDIV students seeking ordination in the Reformed Church in America (RCA). The RCA requires all candidates for ministry who choose not to attend an RCA denominational seminary to enroll in their Ministerial Formation Certification Agency (MFCA). The new RCA track at […]

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Derek Thomas Accepts Call, Will Continue to Teach

After nearly twelve years of knowing and working with Dr. Derek Thomas, our esteemed John Richards Chair of Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology, I have the sad task of announcing that God has led him and his wife, Rosemary, to leave Jackson for a new post. At the end of this academic year, they […]

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RTS Jackson Welcomes Dr. Dan Timmer as Associate Professor of Old Testament

The Jackson campus is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Associate Professor of Old Testament, Dr. Dan Timmer.  He received his Ph.D. in Theological Studies (Old Testament) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He first studied mechanical engineering (B.Sc., Western Michigan University) and worked for several years in industry before the Lord directed […]

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RTS Jackson Announces the Biblical Exegesis Emphasis

At the heart of the Reformation and at the center of Reformed Theological Seminary is the Word of God for the people of God.  Our unwavering commitment to the Scripture, exemplified in the MDIV curriculum, is now extended and deepened as we offer a new MDIV emphasis in Biblical Exegesis. This emphasis will provide students […]

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A New Professor at RTS Jackson

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Bruce Baugus to RTS Jackson.  Bruce arrived on campus Monday morning, August 4, to serve as Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theology.  His office will temporarily be located in the Dean Center next to David Jussely. Bruce comes to us from Grand Rapids, Michigan,  where he was a PhD student […]

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Welcome Steve Wallace, Our New COO

Effective April 1, Steve Wallace joined the RTS Institutional Staff as our new Chief Operating Officer who will eventually replace Bob Bailey.  Bob will stay with us for at least the next year to serve as assistant to Chancellor Ric Cannada and to aid in Steve’s transition. Steve is a 1978 graduate of RTS, and you […]

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A Registrar Transition

We are pleased to announce that Kim Lee has agreed to serve as the Registrar for the Jackson campus.   For more than two years, Paul Long Jr. has served as our Registrar, but he has also taken on responsibilities as the Director of our D.Min. and Ph.D. programs—in addition to teaching several classes for us […]

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Guy Waters Hired to Teach New Testament

On June 1, 2007, RTS hired Guy Waters to teach New Testament at RTS Jackson.  Guy Waters received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (1995), his M.Div. from Westminster (Philly, 1998), and his Ph.D. from Duke (2002).  He has taught at Belhaven College since 2002, was ordained as a Teaching Elder in the PCA in […]

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