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RTS Appoints Paul McNulty, Former Grove City College President and U.S. Deputy Attorney General, to Board of Trustees

RTS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul J. McNulty to its Board of Trustees, adding a seasoned leader in Christian higher education and public service to the seminary’s governance.

RTS Mourns the Loss of Professor Emeritus Dr. John W. P. Oliver

RTS — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss – Reformed Theological Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. John W. P. Oliver, Professor of Homiletics and Practical Theology Emeritus at RTS Charlotte, whose long ministry as a pastor and professor left a lasting mark on RTS and the church.

Reformed Theological Seminary Mourns the Loss of Professor Emeritus Dr. James "Jim" Hurley

RTS — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:01:48 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. James "Jim" Hurley, Professor of Counseling Emeritus. His decades of faithful service shaped generations of students and established a lasting legacy in Christian counseling and theological education.

Reformed Theological Seminary Mourns the Loss of Former Professor Dr. Paul D. Kooistra

RTS — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:16:02 GMT

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 as a pastor, educator, missionary leader, and college president, leaving a lasting legacy marked by grace, conviction, and a passion for the global advancement of the gospel.

Wesley Dennard Joins RTS Atlanta Development Team

RTS — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:54:41 GMT

ATLANTA, Ga. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Wesley Dennard to the RTS Atlanta staff as a member of the development team.

Dr. Rod Culbertson Named Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Emeritus at RTS Charlotte

RTS — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:50:06 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reformed Theological Seminary gives thanks for the faithful service of Dr. Rod Culbertson and is pleased to announce his transition from full-time faculty service to Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Emeritus beginning in June.

Leadership Appointments and Promotions

RTS — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:20:36 GMT

We are pleased to celebrate the following promotions, recognizing the faithful service and growing contributions of these individuals to the work of RTS:

Dr. D. Blair Smith Promoted to Professor of Systematic Theology

RTS — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:33:13 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. D. Blair Smith has been promoted from Associate Professor of Systematic Theology to Professor of Systematic Theology, effective June 1, 2026.

Dr. Guy Richard Promoted to Professor of Systematic Theology

RTS — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:33:03 GMT

ATLANTA, Ga. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Guy Richard has been promoted from Associate Professor of Systematic Theology to Professor of Systematic Theology, effective June 1, 2026.

Dr. D. Blair Smith Promoted to Professor of Systematic Theology

RTS — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:33:13 GMT