The Board of Trustees of Mid-America Reformed Seminary recently announced the appointment of Rev. Andrew Compton as Assistant Professor of Theology to teach Old Testament courses, beginning June 1, 2016. Dr. Cornelis P. Venema, President of Mid-America, says, “Andrew was judged to have the combination of pastoral experience and academic excellence in Old Testament … Continue reading Mid-America announces new appointment
Providence at 10
The 2015-2016 academic year for Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA, began with an exciting start. The school welcomed the largest class in its history and celebrated a decade of existence. Fall of 2015 marked Providence’s third consecutive year of increased enrollment for freshmen. This year’s incoming class was up 71 percent from last year, … Continue reading Providence at 10
URCNA Classis Pacific NW declares candidate
New Covenant United Reformed Church in Twin Falls, ID, hosted the October 20-21, 2015, meeting of the URCNA’s Classis Pacific Northwest. The candidacy exam of Mr. Benjamin Davenport was the primary matter on the agenda. Examiners and sessions consisted of Rev. Russell Herman (Practica), Rev. Jonathan Van Hoogen (Bible Knowledge), Rev. Nick Smith (Biblical … Continue reading URCNA Classis Pacific NW declares candidate
Writer, speaker, preacher now seminary professor
Kevin DeYoung, a well-known speaker and popular author, will teach for Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) while remaining Senior Pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, MI. On October 26, 2015, RTS announced the appointment of DeYoung as chancellor’s professor of systematic and historical theology, beginning January 1, 2016. The position will allow the … Continue reading Writer, speaker, preacher now seminary professor
Luz de Vida’s new building in Ecuador
When the Luz de Vida congregation in Quito, Ecuador, needed to find a new worship location before July 15, 2015, God provided one on July 13—only two days before the deadline. On Sunday, July 19, the congregation began services at the new building with morning worship at 10:00 am and an evening prayer service at … Continue reading Luz de Vida’s new building in Ecuador
Puritan Reformed Conference on God’s Word
The Beauty and Glory of the Word of God was the theme of the seventh annual conference hosted by Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) from August 20-22, 2015. About 425 people attended the conference at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids, MI. This year’s speakers featured Dr. Geoff Thomas, a familiar author and pastor … Continue reading Puritan Reformed Conference on God’s Word
Hope for reformation in Germany
Reformed Christians who value the Heidelberg Catechism may have difficulty imagining Germany as a country requiring reformation. But that’s the reality. Many church buildings are now museums with tourists passing through rather than believers sitting under the preaching of the Word. But gospel light is piercing the dark religious landscape of Germany. Reformed believers … Continue reading Hope for reformation in Germany
Yi Wang: Chinese architect for Italian Reformation
Yi Wang (pronounced Ee Wan) was born in northeast China in 1989. He says, “I know it was a sensitive year, but I didn’t have a choice.” As Yi grew up, he developed an atheistic and evolutionary worldview. But while attending college to become an architect, Yi’s mind often filled with important questions about life … Continue reading Yi Wang: Chinese architect for Italian Reformation
Providence Christian Academy expands
Since it’s inception in 2009, Providence Christian Academy in Indiana has grown in many ways. Student enrollment has increased from five students representing five families to 33 students in 13 families. The faculty has grown from one full-time teacher to four full-time and one part-time instructors as well as a part-time volunteer. The 2015-2016 … Continue reading Providence Christian Academy expands
URC ministers conference focuses on the ordinary
About 45 ministers met for a United Reformed Church pastors conference, held from June 1-3, 2015, at Westminster Seminary California (WSC). With a theme of “The Ordinary Ministry,” it was appropriate for Dr. Michael Horton (Escondido URC, Escondido, CA) to speak on Monday evening about his recent book, Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, … Continue reading URC ministers conference focuses on the ordinary
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