Wednesday Morning–Education and Mercy
The tremendous value of the truth God has entrusted to us was in sharp focus this morning, as well as the responsibility of sharing that truth with others who need to know.
Pastor Jon Maginn (Phoenix, Ariz., RPC) began by delivering a devotional message based on the story of the Ethiopian eunuch seeking scriptural answers from Philip in Acts 8. Pastor Maginn challenged everyone to spend time with people outside the Christian community who may be Christians but who need to be discipled in the doctrines of grace. He emphasized that that is, in fact, one ministry of mercy—to share these precious truths and bring light to families.
Educational ministries reported to the Synod this morning. The Board of Education & Publication highlighted web site development, including a new blog site on the mediatorial kingship of Christ, a dedicated site for RP Synod news, and sites in progress including one devoted to J. G. Vos and one for RPCNA media.
Geneva College reports to Synod through the college Board of Corporators elected by the Synod. Committee chairman Paul Finley and President Kenneth A. Smith talked about progress in academics under the leadership of Vice President Ken Carson and others. Two recent faculty hired are Reformed Presbyterians, and the college would like to see a higher percentage of RP faculty in the future. The chapel program of the college will again be mandatory for students. There was some discussion from delegates about whether chapel at the college should be conducted according to the regulative principle of worship, as would the worship of an RP congregation under its session; but no motion was made.
The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary expressed thanks to have completed a year of transition, including significant faculty transition. A professor of New Testament is being sought for 2007, and the soliciting of nominations is beginning. The board recently approved plans to offer a doctor of ministry degree. The student full-time equivalent ratio rose in the past year by 25 percent.
There was a time of prayer for education in the church. There was also special prayer for a young man in the State College, Pa., RPC, Andrew McHenry, who had a severe allergic reaction today and was in a coma. Several hours later the Synod gave thanks to God to hear that Andrew had recovered remarkably.
Pastor Jon Maginn (Phoenix, Ariz., RPC) began by delivering a devotional message based on the story of the Ethiopian eunuch seeking scriptural answers from Philip in Acts 8. Pastor Maginn challenged everyone to spend time with people outside the Christian community who may be Christians but who need to be discipled in the doctrines of grace. He emphasized that that is, in fact, one ministry of mercy—to share these precious truths and bring light to families.
Educational ministries reported to the Synod this morning. The Board of Education & Publication highlighted web site development, including a new blog site on the mediatorial kingship of Christ, a dedicated site for RP Synod news, and sites in progress including one devoted to J. G. Vos and one for RPCNA media.
Geneva College reports to Synod through the college Board of Corporators elected by the Synod. Committee chairman Paul Finley and President Kenneth A. Smith talked about progress in academics under the leadership of Vice President Ken Carson and others. Two recent faculty hired are Reformed Presbyterians, and the college would like to see a higher percentage of RP faculty in the future. The chapel program of the college will again be mandatory for students. There was some discussion from delegates about whether chapel at the college should be conducted according to the regulative principle of worship, as would the worship of an RP congregation under its session; but no motion was made.
The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary expressed thanks to have completed a year of transition, including significant faculty transition. A professor of New Testament is being sought for 2007, and the soliciting of nominations is beginning. The board recently approved plans to offer a doctor of ministry degree. The student full-time equivalent ratio rose in the past year by 25 percent.
There was a time of prayer for education in the church. There was also special prayer for a young man in the State College, Pa., RPC, Andrew McHenry, who had a severe allergic reaction today and was in a coma. Several hours later the Synod gave thanks to God to hear that Andrew had recovered remarkably.
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