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A New Semester
I may have told you before that the big take-away for me from my Westminster education was the ability to see, love, and preach Christ from the scriptures in ways I did not have in my years of ministry prior to Westminster. Yesterday we invited a new group of students to discover that 'unfolded mystery' as we welcomed incoming students to the spring semester. These new seminarians were oriented first of all to what Westminster is centrally about. They heard from 1 Cor. 1:2 what it means to be in Christ as they make their pilgrimage through this season of life in seminary, in this world. They were then oriented to how the Westminster education works through Dr. Vern Poythress’, now classic, presentation on the scheme of Westminster’s curriculum and its connection to spiritual life. Jayne Clark (Associate Dean of Student Development) encouraged the new students about the practicalities of life in seminary. Finally, the entire administrative team took care of the nuts and bolts of registration and orientation with a spirit of service and excellence. Every time I have the privilege to participate in one of these events I am reminded of Westminster’s unique, God-given legacy and the commensurate responsibility for the future to prepare faithful, fruitful, leaders for Christ’s church. Every group of students that we see represents rich giftedness, so much gospel opportunity, and so many souls that will be touched through their future ministries. As I often do, and will continue to do, I ask you to take a few moments today to pray for these students, their faculty, and the seminary, that we might be enabled by God to steward our time together for God’s glorious purpose in his Son, in this age and the age to come. Partnering with you for kingdom purposes,  Rev. John Currie, MAR, dean of student development and alumni support
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How Did it All Begin?
Registration now open for the 2013 Conference on Science and Faith How did the universe begin? How did life start? How did complex living things arise? Explore these big questions and more at the fourth annual Westminster Conference on Science and Faith on April 5-6, 2013 at Covenant Fellowship Church in the greater Philadelphia area. This year’s theme is “How Did It All Begin?” and features renowned Oxford University mathematics professor John Lennox. Confessional Commitment
By Steven J. Carter, CAO A creed is a rock on which to stand. It clearly says what is true and, whether explicitly or implicitly, what is false. Who knew that distinguishing truth from error could expand the mind rather than narrow it? The truth of the creed, insofar as it reflects the teaching of Scripture, is unchanging and universal. This too is a breath of fresh air to those who have always been told that “truth” is trendy and personal – no larger than the self and no more lasting than the shelf life of the clothes people want to buy. Dr. Grier with the Lord
Dr. James Grier, (Th.M. '77) went to be with the Lord on January 9th. He was 80. Dr. Grier taught and preached extensively across the United States, in Canada, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and Zambia, pastored two congregations, and served for 16 years as Executive Vice President and Academic Dean at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University. Please join the Westminster community as we mourn the loss of this brother. Dr. Witmer Videos
On Desiring God Rev. Dr. Timothy Witmer, professor of practical theology, recently sat down with Jon Bloom of Desiring God Ministries to talk about his book The Shepherd Leader at Home, and some of the principles within the book. Click on 'FULL STORY' to watch all six videos, or visit the Westminster Bookstore to order your copy of The Shepherd Leader at Home. FULL STORY
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