Jesus uttered one of the most disheartening phrases in the Bible when he turned to his disciples and promised, "In this world you will have trouble." However, he immediately followed this distressing promise with one of great encouragement: "Take heart! I have overcome the world." Because Christ has overcome the world, so too can his people. Please join us as Jim Newheiser and Nate Brooks explore how God equips his people to endure, worship, and grow in the midst of the…

Depression is one of the most common diagnoses made in medicine today. In this workshop, Dr. Hodges will discuss whether we are in an epidemic or if we have simply misdiagnosed common sadness as depression. Current research in the medical community seems to indicate that the criteria we use to diagnose depression has resulted in an increased and incorrect labeling of common sadness as depression. While medical treatment is now the commonly accepted way to deal with pain and sadness, its promise has not been fulfilled. Dr. Hodges will help us see the importance of sadness and the hope that God gives us in His Word.

Registration required.

Dr. Philip Ryken, President of Wheaton College, will deliver the annual lecture series, speaking on: “Messiah Comes to Middle Earth: Images of Christ’s Threefold Office in The Lord of the Rings”. Dr. Ryken earned a master of divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. He preached at Philadelphia’s historic Tenth Presbyterian Church from 1995 until his appointment at Wheaton in 2010. President Ryken has published more than 50 books, serves as a board member for the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, the Lausanne Movement, and the National Association of Evangelicals.

There will be 2 lectures and lunch will be provided. Registration is required.

Do you have money troubles? Often the underlying issue is not money but the promise of security, possessions, and pleasure that it brings. To lay a strong foundation for true financial success usually involves a change in perspective rather than in income. Dr. Jim Newheiser will share some of Scripture's wisdom on financial and work-related topics, and how you can point yourself toward fiscal responsibility on earth and treasure in heaven.

Registration required.

Canceled due to COVID-19. December 2019/May 2020 graduates, spouses, and RTS faculty will gather for dinner to reflect and celebrate their time at RTS.

Women of RTS, join us for dinner and a soup swap. Bring a container of your favorite soup to share and leave with a new soup to enjoy!

Join us for lunch and to hear from Dr. Kruger who will be speaking on: “Five Leadership Lessons I Learned from Ted Lasso.” Since we have space limitations, the forums are for current students only and your RSVP is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUiRapc_9OpUiNN61Z4qaBoieoyfG839_e82D5SGNmGcCRqg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Join us for lunch and to hear from Dr. Will Ross: "Trust the Experts? Using Bible Study Tools Responsibly." Since we have space limitations, the forums are for current students only and your RSVP is required.

Join us for lunch and to hear from Dr. Nate Brooks. His topic is: "Stuck on a Merry-Go-Round: How the Bible Predicts People's Troubles Today."  There is limited seating available and so the event is for current students only and an RSVP is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeFAP0Q1PD39X9n3Fqhn-pslc1KExpJjGLmOXrH-lM5ETy4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Join the RTS Charlotte students and faculty at the fall convocation. Dr. Will Ross, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, will give the address, followed by lunch. Registration is required: https://rts.regfox.com/charlotte-convocation-2021

Join us for lunch and to hear from Dr. Kruger on the topic: "Why Didn't My Pastor Tell Me About This? Honestly Facing the Difficult Parts of the Bible." Sign up here.

RTS Charlotte invites you to an evening reception during the ACBC Conference on October 5 from 7:30-8:45pm. Whether you are attending the conference or not, we would love to open our doors to you for a night of networking and information about the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling program in Charlotte. Register here.

Join us for lunch and a discussion with Dr. Belcher: "How Should We View the Extermination of the Canaanites?" Seating is limited and RSVP is required. RSVP here.

Join us for a lunchtime presentation and discussion with Rev. Ken McMullen: "Machen was right - Christianity and Liberalism after 100 years." Seating is limited and RSVP is required. RSVP here.

Schedule Lecture 1 (11:00am-12:00pm) ​"Jesus' Death and Resurrection in Canonical and Apocryphal Gospels" Lunch (12:00pm-1:00pm) ​On campus and included in the registration fee Lecture 2 (1:00pm-2:00pm) ​"Jesus the Jewish Messiah in Canonical and Apocryphal Gospels" Registration is now open here.  ​​​​Speaker Dr. Simon Gathercole, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity will deliver the ​annual lecture series. Dr. Gathercole's first degree was in Classics and Theology in Cambridge, after which he ​pursued doctoral research under the supervision of James D.G.…