January 31, 2016 is this year's Annual Seminarian Offering
We are excited about what God is doing here at the Seminary as we are preparing leaders for the future—leaders for the Kingdom of God. And some of you might be wondering, I know that is important…but HOW is that important?
In the next 10-15 years, 40% of all the pastors in North America are scheduled to retire. There is great concern about what the future looks like. We have to be intentional about investing in those who are going to lead us on into the future.
So we invite you to make an investment in the future: of your local church…of your district…of the Church of the Nazarene...and the Kingdom beyond, by participating in the Seminarian Offering. We need you to partner with us as we look to the future.
Click here to get more information and resources for use in your local church in taking an offering this year for NTS.
Click here to make a gift online today.
Grace and Peace,
Carla Sunberg
President
Faculty Corner
DR. JOSEPH COLESON | NBBC: GENESIS 1-11, A COMMENTARY IN THE WESLEYAN TRADITION
We are excited about what God is doing here at the Seminary as we are preparing leaders for the future—leaders for the Kingdom of God. And some of you might be wondering, I know that is important…but HOW is that important?
In the next 10-15 years, 40% of all the pastors in North America are scheduled to retire. There is great concern about what the future looks like. We have to be intentional about investing in those who are going to lead us on into the future.
So we invite you to make an investment in the future: of your local church…of your district…of the Church of the Nazarene...and the Kingdom beyond, by participating in the Seminarian Offering. We need you to partner with us as we look to the future.
Click here to get more information and resources for use in your local church in taking an offering this year for NTS.
Click here to make a gift online today.
Grace and Peace,
Carla Sunberg
President
Faculty Corner
DR. JOSEPH COLESON | NBBC: GENESIS 1-11, A COMMENTARY IN THE WESLEYAN TRADITION
In the "Acknowledgement" to his commentary on Genesis 1-11, Dr. Coleson shared (in part): "One great joy of a lifetime in biblical scholarship is discovery of the continual unfolding of God's story, of God's passion for creation--including God's beloved human daughters and sons. To be invited to put into the hands of our brothers and sisters a small portion of this treasure with which God has gifted us is a rare privilege and honor."
The New Beacon Bible Commentary provides 21st-century scholars, pastors, theological students, and laity an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition. Click here to learn more about Dr. Coleson's NBBC commentary on the first eleven chapters of Genesis & to order a copy from Beacon Hill Press.
Student Spotlight
BRETT BAUMGARDNER
Rev. Brett Baumgardner is another of the many NTS students who receive scholarships to assist in the financing of their Seminary education. We asked Brett to share a bit of his testimony with the family who provided his scholarship, as well as talk about the importance that the scholarship played in his ability to attend NTS. With his permission, we share part of his letter to them with you here, below:
"My first year of seminary really showed me what it means to be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who love you, but who also keep you accountable. This gift will affect my goals and call by simply allowing me to continually be filled up with God and his people, so that I may provide the same for someone else." Click here to read Brett's testimony in full.
Alumni Spotlight
MATTERS, SNOOK, MERCER & McCARTY
We have recently had the pleasure of talking with several of our alumni by phone. In these conversations, we have been asking them to share with us their favorite memories about NTS and about the impact that NTS has had on their life and ministry. Below are a few responses from just a few of those dialogues. If we haven't had a chance to chat with you yet...have patience; you might be hearing from us soon!
What are some of your favorite NTS memories?
JASON MATTERS ('03): "Important conversations with colleagues in the library."
GARY SNOOK ('82): "I will forever remember the theological and God-centered dialogues I had at NTS."
How has NTS impacted your life and ministry?
MICHAEL McCARTY ('75): "The theology classes with Dr. Greathouse and Dr. Orjala have had a lasting impact on my life and ministry."
TIM MERCER ('75): "I came out of the science area at a secular institution. At Olivet, I got my feet wet thinking differently in the areas of the humanities and religion, but I was still struggling to handle it all. NTS allowed me to get a better understanding of theology and taught me how to be a pastor."
Table of Contents
Quick Facts
Did you know that of the 270 seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), NTS ranks in the top 40 in regard to overall financial health?
Did you know that NTS is the only Nazarene institution in the U. S. whose Master of Divinity Program is nationally accredited by the Association of Theological Schools?
Did you know that our Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Degree Program has been ranked in the top 10 of online graduate theology programs nationwide? Click here to learn more.
THE NTS CPL
CLUB 300 MEMBERS now have access to two new courses on the CPL website: Shawna Songer Gaines’ sermonThe Bride is for the Bridegroom, and the Hardy/Blevins’ webinar on prayer.
BLOGGERS NEEDED FOR THE CPL WEBSITE - The new CPL website has ministry resources, helpful videos,details on upcoming webinars and more. We are eager to involve our alumni in some significant ways. Would you be interested in submitting a blog for publication? If so, please contact Dana Preusch at dpreusch@nts.edu. We’d love to include your voice!
Upcoming Events
Keep informed about upcoming continuing education events, CPL webinars and other happenings at NTS by visiting the EVENTS page of our website regularly!
COMING UP NEXT:
Is visiting the Great Wall on your bucket list? Are you available June 3 – 14, 2016? Would you like to travel with an enjoyable and thoughtful group of new and old friends? Do you want to experience interesting site-seeing adventures on a well-planned trip?
Then you should consider joining NTS as we journey to China: from Beijing to Shanghai. There are just a few weeks left to get the lowest price.
Click here to learn more, including how to reserve your spot; as well as to view a video of a past study trip with NTS.
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The New Beacon Bible Commentary provides 21st-century scholars, pastors, theological students, and laity an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition. Click here to learn more about Dr. Coleson's NBBC commentary on the first eleven chapters of Genesis & to order a copy from Beacon Hill Press.
Student Spotlight
BRETT BAUMGARDNER
Rev. Brett Baumgardner is another of the many NTS students who receive scholarships to assist in the financing of their Seminary education. We asked Brett to share a bit of his testimony with the family who provided his scholarship, as well as talk about the importance that the scholarship played in his ability to attend NTS. With his permission, we share part of his letter to them with you here, below:
"My first year of seminary really showed me what it means to be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who love you, but who also keep you accountable. This gift will affect my goals and call by simply allowing me to continually be filled up with God and his people, so that I may provide the same for someone else." Click here to read Brett's testimony in full.
Alumni Spotlight
MATTERS, SNOOK, MERCER & McCARTY
We have recently had the pleasure of talking with several of our alumni by phone. In these conversations, we have been asking them to share with us their favorite memories about NTS and about the impact that NTS has had on their life and ministry. Below are a few responses from just a few of those dialogues. If we haven't had a chance to chat with you yet...have patience; you might be hearing from us soon!
What are some of your favorite NTS memories?
JASON MATTERS ('03): "Important conversations with colleagues in the library."
GARY SNOOK ('82): "I will forever remember the theological and God-centered dialogues I had at NTS."
How has NTS impacted your life and ministry?
MICHAEL McCARTY ('75): "The theology classes with Dr. Greathouse and Dr. Orjala have had a lasting impact on my life and ministry."
TIM MERCER ('75): "I came out of the science area at a secular institution. At Olivet, I got my feet wet thinking differently in the areas of the humanities and religion, but I was still struggling to handle it all. NTS allowed me to get a better understanding of theology and taught me how to be a pastor."
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- THE NTS CPL
- Upcoming Events
- Experience China
- Faculty Corner
- Student Spotlight
- Alumni Spotlight
Quick Facts
Did you know that of the 270 seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), NTS ranks in the top 40 in regard to overall financial health?
Did you know that NTS is the only Nazarene institution in the U. S. whose Master of Divinity Program is nationally accredited by the Association of Theological Schools?
Did you know that our Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Degree Program has been ranked in the top 10 of online graduate theology programs nationwide? Click here to learn more.
THE NTS CPL
CLUB 300 MEMBERS now have access to two new courses on the CPL website: Shawna Songer Gaines’ sermonThe Bride is for the Bridegroom, and the Hardy/Blevins’ webinar on prayer.
BLOGGERS NEEDED FOR THE CPL WEBSITE - The new CPL website has ministry resources, helpful videos,details on upcoming webinars and more. We are eager to involve our alumni in some significant ways. Would you be interested in submitting a blog for publication? If so, please contact Dana Preusch at dpreusch@nts.edu. We’d love to include your voice!
Upcoming Events
Keep informed about upcoming continuing education events, CPL webinars and other happenings at NTS by visiting the EVENTS page of our website regularly!
COMING UP NEXT:
- MLK Week at NTS, Jan 18-21.
- Pastors Day with Dr. Dan Boone, Feb 16, 11:00am-4:00pm.
- Mercer Lectures on Holiness with Dr. Harold Raser, Feb 22-23.
Is visiting the Great Wall on your bucket list? Are you available June 3 – 14, 2016? Would you like to travel with an enjoyable and thoughtful group of new and old friends? Do you want to experience interesting site-seeing adventures on a well-planned trip?
Then you should consider joining NTS as we journey to China: from Beijing to Shanghai. There are just a few weeks left to get the lowest price.
Click here to learn more, including how to reserve your spot; as well as to view a video of a past study trip with NTS.
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