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Senior Pastor–Third Baptist Church–Owensboro, KY

…Cooperative Baptist Fellowship on state, national, and global ministries. Additional information about the church is available at thirdbaptist.com. Educational requirement is a minimum of a Masters degree in a Ministry field and preference for a candidate with 5 years plus ministry experience. Inquiries and resumes: Third Baptist Church, Attention: Pastor Search Committee, 527 Allen Street, Owensboro, KY 42303 or tbcpastorsearch527@gmail.com …

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Celebrate Constitution Day with us and RBG

BY DORA ROWE Constitution Day is Thursday, September 17, and Union Presbyterian Seminary Library is sponsoring events in celebration. This year, we will be hosting them mainly online, through highlighting videos in our collection and a research guide, as well as a physical book display in the library. This is the first thing I wanted to highlight, though, since it …

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A call to surrender

…command to love one’s enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival.” Perhaps 50 years ago it was possible to love your enemies because the Word of God had more authority. Unfortunately, today it seems less so. Dr. King leaves us with these words: “[Jesus] realized that every genuine expression of love grows out of a consistent and total surrender …

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Senior Pastor–Village Baptist Church–Bowie, MD

Village Baptist Church is seeking an ordained, preferably Baptist, minister with a minimum of 3-5 years of pastoral ministry experience and a Master’s-level degree (preferably Master of Divinity) from an Association of Theological Schools-accredited educational institution. We are seeking a candidate who takes preaching preparation seriously and engages missionally, both locally and globally. This candidate will come to our multicultural, …

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Seeking God amidst violence, politics, & inequality

Rev. Jon Brown spoke at the APCE 2017 conference. M.A.C.E./M.Div. student Rosy Robson shares her reflections on attending the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) 2017 Annual Event in Denver, Colorado. APCE’s theme this year was “God is with us in the chaos.” We spent some time defining chaos. The chaos of a world marked by violence and destruction. The …

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Degree Program

Doctor of Ministry

…a deepened capacity for theological reflection on the practices of ministry, especially with respect to social justice and witness. The Doctor of Ministry degree is an advanced professional doctorate that builds upon an accredited master’s degree in a ministry-related area and upon significant ministry experience. Total tuition for this multi-year degree program is $10,000. Students are eligible for need-based aid. …

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Seminary security officer receives Gold Valor Award

Richmond Police and seminary security officer Matt Cavanaugh has received a Gold Valor Award for helping save the life of a man who was shot in the head during a hostage situation last year. READ MORE Video image courtesy of WWBT-TV …

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Sharing the Quiet: Strengthening Intergenerational Relationships

…could hear your voice and heart. Over the years, I have learned that listening is paramount to dialogue, learning, thinking, and that one is often heard even when one feels they are not, which is necessary for intergenerational relationships. You are reminding my generation that there are some stories that should not be hidden and how important it is to …

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Degree Program

Master of Arts in Christian Education

…2 years in our Richmond and Charlotte programs. Students take courses in biblical studies and theology (9 hours), as well as educational theory, educational practice, and faith formation (9 hours). Supervised ministry work (6 hours) and an integrative mentored project (3 hours) help draw together classroom studies and practical experiences. Students can also pursue special interests through elective courses (9 …

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Director of Child and Youth Christian Education–Bethany Presbyterian Church–Tacoma, WA

…vibrant Christian community. We enjoy trying new ideas and including our children in the life of our congregation. Successful applicants will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in Christian education, communications, or related field and a minimum of two years’ experience working independently and collaboratively, teaching children from Kindergarten to twelfth grade. Applicants must also have a vibrant Christian faith …

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Degree Program

Master of Theology

All Th.M. students will successfully complete 30 semester hours, including a Research Methods course, a Th.M.-specific seminar, and a year-long colloquium. These and all other courses and directed studies are designed to prepare every Th.M. student to write a thesis or summative projects and to construct a final portfolio. Some Th.M. students may choose to concentrate their studies in a …

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Key to knowing your neighbor is opening your front door

…grew into CHAT (Church Hill Activities & Tutoring), and the concept of opening neighborhood homes became the hallmark of the organization. “The public school system is not in the kind of place to meet the needs of CHAT’s kids,” said Strickland. “So we basically created a parochial school.” Over the past 13 years, CHAT has grown from this humble start …

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Griots’ Dialogical Roots of Faith

…the active historical presence of a living God in relationship with creation. This more than 700-year-old profession is the ancestral human link between the past and present, and functions as the cultural teacher of heritage, faith traditions, and practices. Consequently, the griot shapes faith formation and transmits it to future generations. The word griot was introduced to many Americans by …

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How to revitalize a church through music and drama

…then fed the congregation’s growing use of music, drama and even musical theater in its worship and congregational life. The Reverend Burns Stanfield has served as the church’s pastor for the last 27 years and led its afterschool offerings in music, art and children’s theater. he’s also a musician and an instructor at Harvard Divinity School and Andover Newton Seminary. …

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Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni

…he works at EPCG headquarters as the Men’s Program Officer for the denomination. Jonathan also introduced us to The Rev. Hannah Flalor-Abganyo who will be joining us on the Richmond campus for the 2019-2020 school year. We look forward to seeing Hannah again in September! From left, Union alumnus The Rev. Jonathan Komladzei, The Rev. Hannah Flalor-Abganyo, and Union professors …

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APCE 2019: Anticipation

…campuses. More UPSem friends will arrive in Galveston tomorrow! We are excited to connect and reconnect throughout this weekend of learning and fellowshipping with one another. Stay tuned for more updates from UPSem students as we begin diving deeper into APCE 2019! Jayme Babczak is a 3rd-year dual degree student (M.Div./ M.A.C.E.) at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

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Union Seminary awarded grant to map children’s faith formation

…and traditional publishing houses, the persistence of schooling models for children’s ministries, and a lack of parental confidence render current faith formation practices inadequate. “If children learn religious stories are interesting but have no practical meaning in their life, they’ll outgrow them and seek other stories that are more helpful,” said Yust. “Our job is making those stories connect with …

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April 4 forum will address legacy of Dr. Katie Cannon and womanist ethics

…April 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary’s Lake Chapel, 1106 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23227. Presenters at the Corine Lytle Cannon Colloquy will include Dr. Emilie M. Townes, Dr. Valerie Elverton Dixon, Dr. Charlene Jin Lee, Dr. Peter J. Paris, Dr. Angela D. Sims, Rev. Andrew Taylor-Troutman, and Dr. Linda E. Thomas. For more information, 19-UPS-018 Colloquy FINAL …

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New grant to study how theological education can be more intercultural

…their cultural background,” he said. Marzouk is an Egyptian Presbyterian whose research interests include thinking theologically about monsters in the Bible, Ancient Near East, and popular culture; Constructing the Other in the Old Testament; Middle Eastern Christian Hermeneutics; and Immigration and the Bible. Leadership Education at Duke University aims to create lasting change in U.S. congregations by supporting Christian leaders …

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India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices

This is post 6 of 11 in the series “India travel seminar” India travel seminar begins India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities India travel seminar: Deep care & kindness India travel seminar: A dream fulfilled India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs India travel seminar: Observing faith formation practices India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College India travel seminar: …

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