New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

December 2003

Partnership News . . . Keeping Our Partners Informed
A Publication of the Alumni Relations Office	December 2003

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

For a Christmas Greeting, Go to: http://nobts.edu/alumni/Newsletter/ChristmasGreeting.ppt

NOBTS Largest Seminary

NOBTS enrollment is the largest ever in its history, making it the largest seminary in the SBC. Dr. Chuck Kelley announced in chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd that the past year's enrollment gave the seminary such distinction.

New Chair of Philosophy, Forum Endowed 

The Greer-Heard Chair of Philosophy and Culture was established through a generous gift from William and Carolyn Heard, giving the seminary a permanent professorship in philosophy. The Heards gave an additional gift to fund a point-counterpoint forum to occur annually on current issues in philosophy, science, religion and/or culture. 

Study Trip to Oxford, Summer 2004

Dr. Bob Stewart will lead a study group of students, alums, or faculty in July 2004 to study at University of Oxford, England . The trip is slated for July 5-18, and studies at the Oxford Summer School program will address issues in philosophy and apologetics such as atheism, evangelism, relativism and postmodernism. Academic credit is available, but tuition fees are not included . For more information, contact Dr. Stewart at rstewart@nobts.edu.

2 On-Campus Events for Alums in 2004!

<!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->	Youth Ministry Institute IV - January 5-9 or 12-16, 2004 A Great Opportunity for Youth Ministers and Youth Workers. For More Information Go to: http://youthministryinstitute.org/ymi/ymi2004.htm
<!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->	The Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry will sponsor the Issues in Baptist Polity February 5-7, 2004! This conference will feature some of our tremendous leaders in Southern Baptist Life. For more information, listing of scheduled speakers, a tentative schedule and registration information, go to: http://www.baptistcenter.com/BCTM%20Events.htm

New Language Programs Added to Curriculum

The Seminary has added Portuguese, Spanish, Creole French, Vietnamese and Korean to equip ethnic pastors and leaders in proclaim Christ in their native tongues. To read more, go to: http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=16999 . 

Seminary Hosted the American Society of Church Growth Annual Conference

The American Society of Church Growth convened its annual conference on the campus November 6-8. For more information, go to: http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=17068 

Share Partnership News with a Fellow Alum

Make sure your fellow alums are receiving Partnership News. Forward this message to them and encourage them to subscribe by going to: http://nobts.edu/alumni/PNsubscription.shtm!

Coffee Break with a Student 

Michael Wrye Hometown: Kingsport, TN Degree Pursuing: Ph.D. in Theology Expected Graduation: Undetermined (remember, its a terminal degree!) Family: Denise (wife), first child due in June 2004 Ministry Objective: To pastor and teach Personal Facts: Associate Pastor, Edgewater Baptist Church in New Orleans Email Address: midewr@hotmail.com (include NOBTS in subject line)

Alum Spotlight for December

Lee Yancey is the alum spotlight for this month. Go to: http://www.nobts.edu/alumni/#Spotlight  

 

NOBTS Alumni Partners in Providence and Prayer

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