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Been There, Done That
Summer Hebrew still haunts my dreams! In my day we crammed three semesters into one summer. Do you remember summer languages? As I write, this year’s crop of summer students is on campus embracing the crucible that is a Westminster “right of passage” (the fact that it’s 102 degrees, as I write this, helps the metaphor). Perhaps this little picture jogs your memory of how you entered seminary. What were your questions, your hopes, challenges? As you think of your experience will you pray for today’s incoming students? Would you also pray for the faculty who will begin to influence their lives and ministries in just a few weeks? Please pray also for Dean of Students Greg Hobaugh and the Student Affairs team as they welcome and orient students for their next few years at Westminster. Things are good these days at the Seminary and we are full of hope for the new pastors, counselors, scholars, and church leaders who will be shaped within the halls of Van Til, and Machen, the Montgomery Library and the Carriage House. But we need God’s direct influence on our efforts and their lives, so we need your prayers. As alumni who have “been there, done that” would you bear us on your heart to the throne of grace and ask God’s help for us? Before I sign off let me remind you of the great opportunity to access the ATLAS on line database which makes over 170 journals available for your study. It’s free when you sign up for the Westminster Alumni Association here. Partnering with you for kingdom purposes, Rev. John Currie, MAR, director of student development and alumni relations
P.S. Sign-up and login for access to all our rich, historic audio archives. The Media Center is easily accessible for your ongoing equipping. At www.wts.edu, go to popular links on the lower right hand corner of the page. Alumna Riedel at Wheaton
Westminster Alumna Dr. Meredith L. D. Riedel (MDiv '02) has joined the history faculty at Wheaton College. Dr. Riedel has joined the Wheaton College faculty as an assistant professor of history. She will be joining fellow Westminster Alumni Dr. Philip Graham Ryken (MDiv '92; president and professor of theology), Dr. Karen Jobes (MAR '89, PhD '95; professor of New Testament and Greek exegesis), and Dr. Ken Vanhoozer (MDiv '82; professor of theology). Congratulations from Westminster, Dr. Riedel! |
Ted Pappas with the Lord
Mr. Pappas (1925-2011) served on Westminster's Board of Trustees, 1970-1981 On July 6th, 2011, Ted Pappas died. Ted served on the Westminster Board from 1970-1981 as both a member and chairman. In 1982 he was elected to be an Honorary Trustee of the Board. In addition to his work with Westminster, Ted was owner of the Keyes Company in Florida. Please join with President Lillback and the Westminster community as we mourn the loss of this brother. Guarding the Treasure
How God's People Preserve God's Word Author Linda Finlayson, wife of Westminster Director of Library Services Sandy Finlayson, recently released a new book for youth. Guarding the Treasure chronicles some of the key people throughout history who have preserved the Word of God: many "men and women have travelled far and wide, lived a life of danger and adventure and have even died because of the Bible. They did this so that others would hear about the only true salvation through Jesus Christ." Order your copy at the Westminster Bookstore!Introducing Romans
New book by Alumnus Rev. Dr. Paul Jeon (MDiv '05) The letter of Romans has changed countless lives, and it can change your life as well! If you have ever wanted to know God, there is no better introduction other than Romans. The depth and length of the letter, however, have discouraged many people from exploring it. This short book was written to help you start that exploration—an exploration that you will take again and again throughout your life. Order your copy at the Westminster Bookstore! Dr. Crowe Promoted!
Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowe has been promoted to Assistant Professor of New Testament! "One of my goals is to help students see the practical side of what they are studying, both for themselves and for those to whom they will be ministering. For example, textual criticism does not have the reputation for being the most interesting subject, but I think it is quite exciting as we try to make sure we know exactly what words God has given us. It also provides great opportunities for helping others understand the confidence we can have in God's Word."
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