Spring 2012
Carrying Out the Mission of the Church
In the World D
onata Voerman Duque, originally from the Netherlands, graduated from PTS in 2004. Shortly after graduation she left to minister as a missionary in Ecuador with Church of God World Missions. She taught at SEMISUD where students from all over South America prepare themselves for ministry. During this time she and Nestor Duque, also a 2003 graduate of PTS, were married. They have two children, Jedidia and Joshua. In 2009, the Duques moved to a new ministry setting where they directed SEMILA, Latin American Intercultural Seminary in Riobamba, high in the Andes Mountains. They have a little over 100 students of which 99% are Quichua. The Continue on page 13
Even though the seminary is not a house of worship, we are very aware that it belongs to God and is His household. We see ourselves as the Church meeting as a seminary.
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Greetings alumni and friends: As president of our seminary, I am constantly considering how I can be a better steward of this great treasure we call the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Peter tells us, “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1 Pet. 4:10). To be a good steward of this special gift we call the Pentecostal Theological seminary, we must use it in serving one another. How do we do that? To be a good steward is to be accountable before God for the “household of God” and all of its treasures of people, faith, time, talents, gifts and finance. Even though the seminary is not a house of worship, we are very aware that it belongs to God and is His household. We see ourselves as the Church meeting as a seminary. We know the seminary must be good stewards of the following: 1. The students that are placed in our care. We not only care for them and their intellectual development; we care for them in their spiritual development. We care for their souls. We continue to seek ways to effectively care for our students, our pastors, and our people in the pews. 2. The faith once delivered to the saints. We believe our Wesleyan Pentecostal faith is based in the “the whole Bible, rightly divided.” We are unabashedly Pentecostal in what we know, in who we are, and in what we do. Like Paul of old, we desire to preach and teach “the whole counsel of God.” In a day of rampant deviation and outright contradiction of the Word, we stand committed to the absolute authority of the written Word, inspired and taught by the Holy Spirit. Without a Biblical faith, there can be no Biblically faithful C hristians “equipped for every good work.” I am thankful every day that I live to be a Pentecostal Christian, and
we proudly own the designation Pentecostal Theological Seminary- A Church of God Ministry! 3. Our time. We believe that we with all urgency and wisdom must redeem the time because the days are evil. We must discern the times and adapt faithfully. 4. Our talent and giftedness. We have a mandate given to us by God as we seek to love our neighbors as ourselves. The talent and giftedness that I see at the Seminary is impressive. From our world class faculty to our remarkable students to our dedicated staff, I have the confidence of knowing that we are sharpening each other to be the best we can be for His Kingdom. 5. Our finances. Allow me to spend some time here because finances are a critical part of the seminary environment. This is an area to which I am constantly attentive. Whether it is tuition, donations, or endowment income, I insist that we maximize our financial resources beyond the limits of what others believe possible. It takes God to help us to achieve the extremely high goals we set for the Seminary. There are many ways to measure the effectiveness of our financial stewardship: 1. In a visit by our two accrediting agencies last year, both of them were complimentary on our financial management at the seminary. 2. In our annual audits, we receive outstanding reports/results. 3. As we compare ourselves to other seminaries our size, we can see we are getting a lot of mileage out of each dollar spent. Consider these facts. In a comparison of over 30 peer seminaries, they have an average of 25 instructional staff while we accomplish outstanding results with 10. Others average 16 administrators; we have 6. Others average 14 employees in support services; we have
13. Our peers average 24 non-professional staff members; we have 7. Those numbers speak very loudly as to our stewardship and the hard work of our staff. 4. As other seminaries and universities were losing 20 to 40% of their endowments during perilous economic times, ours had a return of 7%! Are there areas I want to see improvement in our finances? Absolutely. Here are a couple: 1. We did not raise tuition last year but had to raise it this year. Our 5% increase in tuition was less than most of the seminaries and universities in the United States (University of Tennessee raised their tuition 9.9% this year), but I cringe when we have to raise tuition. We have made a commitment to our students that we will not raise tuition for the next two years. I you, and you wanted to reward them for would like to see that continue their outstanding work? That is how I feel as a steward of the talent God has placed for many years. 2. The statistics we receive within the care of the seminary. 4. Hospitalization is an ever-increasing about peer seminaries (Inteexpense for the seminary. We want to prograted Postsecondary Education Data System Report 2010) vide the care that our employees need. I indicate other seminaries our do not want our seminary families having size pay an average of 20% more to worry about whether they can afford to to their professors and asso- take their family to the doctor or hospital. I ciate professors than we pay. do not even like to consider the prospect of We need to increase our com- reducing our hospitalization coverage. Yet, pensation so that we can more the burgeoning costs are something I canadequately support and attract not ignore. a faculty that is recognized How do we effectively handle these four throughout the Pentecostal items I have just listed? By continuing our and non-Pentecostal academic vigilant watch over the finances, and by world for their excellence. Af- asking our donors to continue to partner ter several years of courting, with us in our work for the Kingdom. I have another seminary persuaded shared this information in this newsletter one of our long-term, talented, because you are a partner in our ministry. and respected professors to join I have shared this information because I their faculty (with a substantial believe you will pray for us and continue to increase in pay). I want to comsupport our labors for the Kingdom. mit to our faculty to bring their Pentecostal faith is faith on fire with dicompensation in line with our vine love and zeal. This fire of God affects peer seminaries. Even if we inevery doctrine, every behavior, and every creased faculty compensation by 20%, we would only be pay- church. Together, let us seek God for the ing them the average compen- true fire which is our calling and privilege, sation paid by our peers! Our and the renewal of all things when “the faculty deserves compensated elements shall melt with a fervent heat.� for their sacrificial giving of Our God, in Christ, by the Holy Spirit, is their time, talents and treasure. a consuming fire. Let us be stewards on 3. Our staff has not received fire. Stewards on fire can never be satisfied a cost of living increase in years. with things as they are; they must be conThey are effectively making less tinually striving to go higher. The Kingdom now than when we hired them. deserves that! The church needs that. And They have never complained together we can continue to produce Bibliabout their sacrifice, but I want cally grounded, deeply informed, spiritually to care for them as a good stew- strong servants of God. Steven Jack Land ard. Have you ever had somePresident & Professor of Pentecostal Theology one that worked very hard for
Change in Degree Nomenclature Oliver McMahan Vice President for Ministry Formation Pentecostal Theological Seminary has just been approved for a change in degree nomenclature as follows:
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) (54 hrs) and
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) (91 hrs) This request has been approved by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools and is effective immediately. Since 1989, the Seminary has offered the masters degree and academic requirements that is required for licensure preparation as a Licensed Professional Counselor in most states. The Seminary has adjusted its program as requirements of the American Counseling Association and the National Board of Counselor Certification has been continually upgraded. The 91 hour MACMHC degree represents the latest in nationalized standards and preparation requirements for professional clinical mental health counselors.
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Leadership Enrichment and Development (LEAD) Program PTS offers a 12 to 24-hour, six to twelve course certificate for laity. The program is tailor-made for the needs and interests of individuals and congregations. The LEAD program consists of 22 concentrations for laity and pastors. Each concentration has a three (3) course component. The Certificate in Lay Ministry is awarded at commencement.
James Everton Francis Jr. Pentecostal Ministry Award
Daniel Mpalila Kasongo Pentecostal Ministry Award International Student Award
Course concentrations for the Certificate in Lay Ministry: • Biblical Studies • Chaplaincy Ministries • Compassionate and Care Ministries • Counseling • Discipleship Ministries • Evangelism and Outreach Ministries • Marriage and Family Ministries
• Inductive Bible Study • Lay Leadership • Peacemaking and Conflict Mediation • Pentecostal Theology • Stewardship Ministries and Church Finance • Teaching - Age Specific Ministries, i.e., Children, Youth, etc.
Course concentrations for the Certificate in Ministry Leadership: • Counseling • Adult Ministries • Discipleship and Spiritual • Biblical Studies Formation • Care and Compassion • Evangelism Ministries • Leading and Mobilizing • Chaplaincy Ministries Laity • Church Administration • Marriage and Family and Leadership Ministries • Church Finance and • Pentecostal Theology Stewardship • Preaching • Church Planting • Urban Ministry • Children’s Ministries • Women’s Leadership • Conflict Mediation and Peacemaking • Youth Ministry Dr. Ron Cason, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, and professor of the James W. Hamilton Chair for Teaching Lay Involvement directs this program. For more information, contact him at 423.478.1131.
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Adrian Vlad F.J. May Excellence in Preaching Award
Steffen G. Schumacher American Bible Society Biblical Studies Award Pentecostal Ministry Award
Kip Lorraine Phillips Jennings American Bible Society Biblical Teaching Award
Sabrina S. Evans Counseling Award Pentecostal Ministry Award
Paul Alan Lett Care Ministries Award
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SANG-EHIL HAN, PH.D.
CHERYL BRIDGES JOHNS, PH.D.
Sang Ehil Han was selected to be on a writing team as one of three faculty members from the Evangelical Theological Schools in the A.T.S. (Association of Theological Schools), with the task of writing an essay on “Christian Hospitality and Pastoral Practices in the MultiFaith Context.” The essay will be published in the Spring issue of ATS journal Theological Education. He also led a workshop at the March A.T.S. Chief Academic Officers Society meeting, with a presentation on “Christian Hospitality and Pastoral Practices”. He was further selected as a recipient of the A.T.S. Lilly Theological Scholars Grant for the 2011-2012 academic year. The title of the project is “Re-imagining the grammars of salvation: Constructing a Theological Narrative of Redemption in the Korean Culture of Han”. This project attempts to revision a traditional understanding of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ from a Wesleyan-Pentecostal perspective that takes seriously distinctive thoughts in elements of Korean culture. By receiving this grant, Dr. Han is privileged to join a select group of ATS faculty in February 2012 in Pittsburgh for a conference. The research findings and a writing thereafter will be published as an article and also become a part of the forthcoming monograph. Dr. Han has received an additional project grant from the ATS this Summer, titled “Christian Hospitality and Neighborliness: A Wesleyan-Pentecostal Ministry Paradigm for the Multi-Faith Context”. Dr. Han is to present his project findings at the ATS conference in September of 2012. Dr. Han has been appointed as the Vice President for Academics. He previously served as the Dean of graduate programs for Han Young University in Korea, as well as serving at PTS as Assistant Vice President for Academics.
Cheryl Bridges Johns participated in the 2011 School for Leadership Training (SLT) at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. The event themed The Work of the Spirit: Pentecost Remixed” was for pastors and church leaders. Dr. Johns was invited to lead plenary sessions to explore the workings of the Spirit in the church today. Dr. Johns has been part of Church of God/ Mennonite interfaith dialogues. Drs. Jackie and Cheryl Johns, served as facilitators in the inaugural Enliven, Inductive Bible Study Conference held at the Church of God Campground in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. The conference focused on leading people to encounter God through His Word. Participants learned Inductive Bible Study Skills: How to observe the Text; How to interpret the Scriptures; How to make correct application; Dynamics of small groups; and How to lead and build relationships in small groups. She recently completed her book, “Encountering the Living Word: Bible Study for a New Generation.” Publication information will be forthcoming.
PAUL ELBERT, M.S., M.A.
LEE ROY MARTIN, PH.D.
The Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research, an international biblical journal, released its third volume this fall. This journal provides articles for teachers and students on topics in Scripture that relate to the Spirit of God. Professor Elbert is the founding editor of the journal which has an editorial board of thirty-three scholars from twelve thirteen countries. Its website is http://wipfandstock.com/ journals/jbpr. Also, professor Elbert served as the editor of a thesis by Gonzalo Haya-Prats, entitled Empowered Believers: the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts (translated by Scott Ellington; Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2011). Empowered Believers will be a useful and helpful resource to Pentecostal teachers and students. Reaching many scholars and teachers, professor Elbert’s research article on the gift of the Holy Spirit at Acts 2:38 – a ten year project -- has been accepted by the Catholic Biblical Quarterly.
Dr. Lee Roy Martin recently published Biblical Hermeneutics: Essential Keys for Interpreting the Bible with Gospel Press, an imprint of Senda de vida Publishers of Miami, FL. A Spanish version is also available (Hermeneutica bíblica: Claves esenciales para la interpretacion de la Biblia). The volume, which appears in a series entitled ‘Course for the Formation of the Christian Educator’, is intended as an entry-level book on hermeneutics for pastors and TOM BILLER, ED.D., PH.D. laypersons. You can order it from Dr. Martin or through www.sendTom Biller spoke to the Wired Kids Summit in adevida.com (800-336-2626). We Washington, D.C. and was surprised to be awardalso celebrate the board approval of ed one of two Lifetime Child Protector Awards. Dr. an advance to the rank of Professor Biller is the director of the Behavioral Research Infor Dr. Martin. He is well qualified, stitut e and assistant professor of clinical counselwell published and appreciated for ing at PTS. Biller has served as an expert panelist his excellent teaching and collegial and consultant for Wired Kids for the past fifteen attitude. He is also serving as our years. He is currently developing a computer game QEP Coordinator. designed to teach children how to be safe.
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80’S MITCHELL FLORA (83) is the coordinator for the Ministerial Internship Program in Eastern NC. He has served on the board since 1992. He is chairman of the Church Planting Consultation Team, the ENC Discipleship Task Force, and member of the USA Missions Board. Founding pastor of the University Church in Greenville, NC since 1988, Pastor Flora enjoys the experiences of mentoring and ministerial development. Dr. Flora is celebrating 36 years of marriage to Lou, and they have two children, Mitchell Stephen, 32 and Rhapsody Smith, 26, and four grandchildren, Caleb, 8, Hannah, 3 Bethany, 2, and Kylah, 1. He completed his Doctorate from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia in 2002 with emphasis in Missional Intentionality. CHARLES HIGGINS (80) is pastor of the Johnson Church of God in Shawnee, OK. He has been shepherding this congregation since 1986.
OFFIONG IBOK (86) served in bible schools in Nigeria after graduation, then was appointed the education director for the Ivory Coast, 1996-98, and Chad Republic, 1998-2002; regional coordinator for West Africa, 2002-2009, by Church of God World Missions. Brother Ibok is currently a lecturer in Bible and theology at a non-denominational seminary in Lagos, Nigeria where he directs the graduate studies. He and Felicia have five children, one boy and four girls.
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DOROTHY LAMB (86) is an operations manager for a non-profit Christian organization helping families with food, clothing, utilities and rent. BARBARA SHINABARGER (85) resides in Woodstock, IL with her husband, Del. Her husband is a full-time hospice chaplain with Vistas. Barbara is currently working part time as an ESL instructor at her local community college. Her ministry includes counseling, teaching and coaching a competitive Bible Quiz team. The Shinabargers have four children, ranging in age from seventeen to twenty-two.
90’S MIROSLAV ATANASOV (99) pububpsy lished his dissertation entitled Gypsy nPentecostals: The Growth of the Pena tecostal Movement among the Roma in Bulgaria and its Revitalization off their Communities in 2010 with the Asbury Theological Seminary Series. Miroslav shares, “My family and I are well with the grace of God. We try have recently been doing some ministry among the small African refugee community in Sofia and I continue to evangelize and teach, sharing Jesus with people.” FERNANDO and JUANITA CARDENAS (91) are serving as bible teachers for the spanish church in Las Vegas, NV. They also teach elementary school in the Clark County School District. One of their most rewarding ministries is serving the homeless who live on the downtown streets of Las Vegas. RODNEY FORD (92) is currently working on certification in Biblical Counseling from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation in Philadelphia, PA.
NOEL LAPOINTE (96) ministered for a number of years in an urban mission in New York City. After hearing the call of the Lord to return to Cleveland, she now works at the Lee University Squires Library serving and counseling students as the Lord leads and empowers her.
ELOY (94) and VIRGINIA (97) NOLIVOS furthered their educations after PTS. This year Eloy graduated from Regent University with a Ph.D. in Church History and Virginia graduated from Harvard with an Ed.M. Congratulations!
LANIS LEWIS (92) is co-pastor of the First Assembly of God in Lincolnton, GA since September 2000. He served as a Georgia state overseer for the Church of God of Prophecy from 1992-2000. JOSEPH MELVIN (90) serves in U.S. Army as a chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel). i the h U S A He ministers as Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command Chaplain at Fort Sam Houston, TX. After pastoring in San Pablo, CA for almost six years, GREGG (97, 07 DMin) and DENISE (97) MODER are now residing in Walnut Creek. Gregg is continuing his ministry at Patten University and now teaches at a newly formed Patten extension site at the Dream Center in Los Angeles, California. LAWRENCE MORGAN (99) retired from fulltime pastoral work in July 2006. After retirement, he and his wife served as house parents at the Church of God Home for Children until 2009. They now live on their son’s horse ranch in Tomah, WA. They teach a Sunday school class at the Cranberry Nursing Home. Lawrence and his wife are faithful to their local body and are both involved in a myriad of church ministries. KELLY MYERS (98) is serving as intern coordinator and program facilitator with Behavioral Research Institute of Cleveland. She recently received her Licensed Professional Counselor certification. Kelly hopes to integrate counseling into full-time missions work within the Church of God.
GERMAN OROZCO (91) is founder of the Seminario Hispano de Misionologia in Phoenix, AZ. Their education mission is focused on planting churches among Latino communities in metropolitan satellite cities. VICTOR DANIEL PAGAN (95) is presently serving as a chaplain in the United States Air Force. CHRISSIE PASEUR (97) is ordained through the International Ministerial Fellowship and Living Word Church. She volunteers at Joy House, Jasper, GA and is a Christian counselor at Heart Free Ministries, Ellijay, GA. KERMIT ROBERTSON (97) is retired but keeping busy. He enjoys designing web pages.
SILAS and PADMA SIRIPURAPU (99) are involved in a variety of ministries, including an orphanage, a Bible college that is training pastors, and planting churches.
WOLFGANG VONDEY (99) is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the School of Divinity, Regent University. Wolfgang’s work has been published extensively in journals, chapters and reviews. Last year he published Beyond Pentecostalism: The Crisis of Global Christianity and the Renewal of the Theological Agenda, Pentecostalism and Christian Unity: Ecumenical Documents and Critical Assessments. He previously published People of Bread: Rediscovering Ecclesiology (2008) and Heribert Mühlen: His Theology and Praxis. A New Profile of the Church (2004).
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MICHELLE VONDEY (99) is finishing up her dissertation in Organizational Leadership at Regent University. She is an instructor at Christopher Newport University teaching leadership studies. Michelle has published several articles in leadership journals. She recently wrote A Biblical-Theological Aesthetic of Imagination and Creativity and its Application for Leaders which was published in the Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership.
RICK WRIGHT (91) is currently in Deacon Formation and was recently ordained in the Episcopal Church. Rick serves and ministers to the homeless in downtown Atlanta.
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JAMES SABORD WOODS (99) retired from Lee University and lives in Jesup, GA. Sabord teaches Sunday school class at the Jesup Church of God. He enjoys living close to relatives and having time to do y leisure reading and extended Bible study.
DANIEL ALVAREZ (04) is finishing up his dissertation with Regent University. He is preparing to defend it this fall. Daniel and his wife Rachel, have a son, Caleb Daniel. He is pictured with grandparents, Miguel (86) and Mireya (86) Alvarez who are serving at SEMISUD in Ecuador.
BARBARA WILLIAMS (92) is married to Bishop Gerald C. Williams. They have one daughter, Natalee. Barbara is the praise and worship leader, co-choir director, ordained and lay leadership director at Harvest Temple Church of God in Forestville, MD. She is also a third grade teacher at a public charter school in Washington, DC.
DAVID (04) and KEENA (99) COX accepted the Lead Pastor appointment at the Piedmont Church of God Piedmont, AL. Keena ministers hope and encouragement as a hospice chaplain. David and Keena are excited about the growth taking place, particularly in the youth ministry.
BLAYNE WALTRIP (99) graduated this year from Fuller Theological Seminary with a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies.
JOHN DAVIS (10) is beginning his eighth year as senior pastor of the Blairsville Church of God Center in NC. The congregation recently completed a church wide discipleship program that was very successful and fruitful using a lot of valuable information John learned while at PTS. His new book will be coming out in the near future: ACTS –Relationship Based Discipleship in a Pentecostal Community. Brother Davis says, “I am excited about ministry and excited about what God is doing in this season of my life. Our Church is going to another level in ministry through focused effort on prayer and the Great Commission.”
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GREGORY ELY (09) recently assumed the pastorate at the Claxton Church of God in Claxton, GA. MICHAEL HAMMONDS (00) is the pastor of the North Hills Church of God in Denver, CO. He is a DMin candidate at Denver Seminary where he is studying Church and ParaChurch Executive Leadership. He is grateful to our seminary for the training he received here. Michael is passionate about sharing the power and 21st Century relevance of Pentecost with fellow students and professors. MATTHEW (06) and LESLIE HOLMES (07) recently moved to Grand Rapids, MI where Matthew serves as Program Director of Heartside Ministry. Heartside ministers to the indigent, transient population of downtown Grand Rapids by providing a day shelter for those in need. Heartside also provides social services through advocacy, job training resources, an art studio and gallery, pastoral care and Sunday morning worship. Matthew runs the day to day operations of the ministry by facilitating all programming as well as sharing in the ministerial duties of caring for the neighbors. Matthew has volunteered in outreach ministry to the homeless for the last 20 years in the cities of Atlanta, Amsterdam, Chattanooga, Chicago, Miami and Jacksonville. He feels that the combination of his missionary heart with his PTS education has prepared him to serve Heartside in this capacity. MYRA SCOTT MANSFIELD (06) serves as client services director for a pro-life pregnancy resource center in Oak Ridge, TN. She is very involved in her community, worked with the John Hendrix “Prophet of Oakridge” project, and the John Hendrix memorial Prayer Walk. Myra is currently writing two books. She has three children. JEREMY MCGINNIS (04, DMin 07) continues to serve as associate pastor at Park West Church of God in Knoxville, TN. He believes the training he received through his D.Min experience has helped him to lead a large pastoral staff with vision and a Biblical foundation. This has also given Jeremy the opportunity to trains outside pastors and church bodies.
STEPHEN MOORE (10) is currently pastoring the Algood Church of God in Algood, TN. PATRICIA (07) and JIMMY (95) NICHOLS have left Germany after three years serving as chaplains in the U.S. Army and moved to new assignments at Fort Jackson, SC. Jimmy is an instructor at USACHCS and Patti will serve as battalion chaplain for the 120th AG which is a reception battalion (where all new recruits first show up). Their son, Wesley, just graduated from Lee and is starting his masters program there, and Nathan is starting his degree program (Business Admin) at Lee as well. Patti shares, “It’s true that there is nothing quite like this ministry.” Jimmy and Patti are strong advocates for encouraging friends, family and the church to pray and send encouraging words to soldiers serving around the world. They express how they were encouraged almost on a daily basis by people sending emails, care packages, and Facebook messages. JONATHAN PARKER (06) has been an officer with the Chattanooga Police Department for more than four years. Jonathan shares, “God dealt with me strongly about ministry in this setting, and I believe He inspired a very unique ‘redesign’ of the ‘thin blue line’ concept – the universal symbol for law enforcement.” He developed Covered Law Enforcement and the logo of the thin blue line “covered” with red stripes representing Christ’s blood. The ministry and logo serve two purposes – to promote identity and solidarity as Christian law enforcement professionals, and to serve as a witnessing tool that allows them to share their faith in this unique culture. The website is www.coveredlawenforcement.org or you can “friend” the group on Facebook.
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Chaplain DAVID PINKARD (09) is senior pastor of the Christ Pointe Church of God in Shreveport, LA. DONALD ROBERTS (09) was miraculously delivered, in February 2010, from the hand of evil men. During his recuperation, he testifies that the Lord led him to write four books. The first one is now available: The Amazing Life of the Disciple of Christ: The life some Christians have longed f but find difficult to achieve. for, This book explores the amazing life of abundant freedom and wholeness that is available in Christ, describing it in the different contexts in which Christians live their lives. It also points to principles, processes and specific steps the disciple of Christ must take, in order to achieve this remarkable life. The Word of God has been the basis for the claims of this book; its authority and justification are grounded in it. The reader will not only be challenged, but transformed to be like Christ. Contact Donald A. Roberts at donrobertsad@yahoo .com for ordering information.
RANDY RUSH (05, 08) is presently employed at the Mental Health Center in Huntsville, AL where he has ministered since March 2008. Randyy is an associate licensed counselor in the state of Alabama.
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JAMES STOGNER (08) has worked nine years as a correctional chaplain with the Nevada Department of Corrections. He loves what he is doing and where he is doing it! James and Amy have had the privilege of connecting with other PTS graduates in their home recently.
BOBBY SUTHERLAND (06, 11 DMin) continues to pastor Shekhinah Tabernacle, Broadway, VA, where he has ministered for twenty-five years. He recently assisted the Methodist churches in the Shenandoah Valley with training and helping them establish marriage mentors in their local churches as an effort to reduce the divorce rate.
DANIEL TOMBERLIN (03) is pastoring the Vidalia Church of God in Vidalia, Georgia. He also serves the Church of God as director of ministerial development in South Georgia and as a missionary educator. Dan, and his wife Sharon, have two sons, Aaron and Nathan, and two wonderful daughtersin-law,, Katie and Alexis. Dan has written severa published p al articles and sermons, and one b bo book, Pentecostal Sacraments. DANYA WALLS (10), her husband Jason, and their three children, welcomed the birth of their son, Jeremy, in 2010.
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CECIL AND EVELYN KNIGHT CONFERENCE HALL
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he conference hall, often used to celebrate the initiation of scholarship funds and host special events, has been named in honor of Dr. Cecil and Mrs. Evelyn Knight for their numerous years of service to PTS. The hall is now known as the Cecil and Evelyn Knight Conference Hall. Dr. Knight served as the first full-time president of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He was president from 1978 to 1982; at the death of president, J.H. Walker Jr., Dr. Knight resigned his post on the International Executive Committee in January 1989 to accept the presidency of the Theological Seminary for a second time. His second term as president was nine years. Retiring in 1998, Dr. Knight had served 13 years as President and was named president emeritus. Dr. Cecil Knight was deeply devoted to his family, the Church and the Seminary. His reputation for raising student scholarships, recruiting commuting pastors, and training international students can only be measured by the impact it will make in eternity. Sister Evelyn Knight is a model of gracious hospitality and care. She has always been there for her family and the church family in meals, retreats, prayers, and encouragement. As students and guests pass through the doors of the Cecil and Evelyn Knight Conference Hall, they will be reminded of the legacy of Dr. and Mrs. Knight.
Quichuas are the indigenous people of Ecuador. They are a poor people group who have suffered oppression, discrimination, and rejection for centuries. Nestor and Donata share, “It is truly a joy to serve them!” Their commitment to ministry goes beyond teaching and leading the seminary. They pastor a Quichua church, where Donata and a crew of volunteers minister to about 50 kids weekly. The church is involved in the community by providing direct support to the Quichua people by offering a daycare which serves about 45 children. On the weekends, they travel to the Quichua communities to teach and preach. Nestor and Donata had a vision of “Going into the World” to teach, preach and reach. They are God’s hands extended to the Quichua people, providing hope and the Way of Salvation.
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There is an answer: a gift annuity. A gift annuity is when you give money to a charity and the charity pays you a set payment for the rest of your life. The interest rate/ amount of payment to you is based upon your age. Accompanying this article is a chart with representative interest rates. Upon your death, the money you gave remains with the charity.
Ken Davis Vice President for Institutional Advancement the CD’s were paying 6%. Further, she will receive $309.16 per month more than she would receive if all of her money was in a CD earning 3.0%.
The security of the set payments In the case of this 86 year old se- for the rest of her life is very attracnior adult, a gift annuity would pay tive to a senior adult. Plus, if interher 8.3% per year. She could keep est rates would go up, she would receive higher interest on her re$30,000 in a CD paying 3% so she maining $30,000. Plus, this senior would have a cash reserve. To subadult woman received great joy in stantially increase her income, she knowing that the $70,000 would could put $70,000 in the gift ango to the seminary after her death. nuity. With that recommendation, Even though she was no longer she would receive $900 a year on paying income tax because of her the CD’s and $5810 per year on the gift annuity. With that scenario, age and the level of her income, she would, actually, increase her other donors of gift annuities who income per month by $59 a month still pay income tax receive a tax deduction for the donation of the over what she was getting when gift annuity and part of the yearly income is not counted as income (each person’s situation is different). If you would like to consider a gift annuity, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at the seminary at 423-478-7707. At these times of low interest, this is a great way to increase senior adults’ “fixed income,” a great way to bless the seminary, and a great way to make an eternal difference.
In Memoriam
In Honor
Clarence J. Abbott Chair of Biblical Studies
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Dr. and Mrs. Fred Abbott Dr. Donna F. Mills Ken and Debbie Davis
C. W. and Myrtle Collins Scholarship Darrell W. and Kathy Collins
Florence and Brady Dennis Scholarship
Norm and Nancy Beetler No Scholarship Ken and Melissa Meliliss ssaa Archer Arch Ar cher her
Chris Brewer Oliver W. and Peggy Brewer
New Life Covenant Church of God, Markleysburg, PA Jerry Lee Steele
Wayne and Pamela Brewer Scholarship
Robert E. Fisher Chair of Spiritual Renewal
R. Hollis Gause Endowment for Biblical Studies
Christine Harris Scholarship
Kimberly E. Alexander Sang-ehil Han Richard J. Hicks Chris Thomas
Mary Fisher
Bay Harbour Church of God, Brunswick, GA
Ray H. Hughes, Sr. Don and Maxine Hughes Rickie and Jean Moore Southern Heritage Bank
James and Ernestine Johns Discipleship Scholarship Jackie and Cheryl Johns
Jack and Mary Land Scholarship
Oliver W. and Peggy Brewer
Steven Jack Land Scholarship James P. Bowers Lee Roy Martin Oliver McMahan
T. L. Lowery Scholarship Kimberly Kimb Ki mbeerly E. Alexander Alexande deer
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Steve and Peggy Land
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Maggie Nolie O’Quinn Scholarship
Linda T. Brown Jackie and Cheryl Bridges Johns
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Wallace and Dorothy Sibley Scholarship Reverend Dr. E. Ruth Adams Reverend and Mrs. Raymond Burch, Jr. Capt. And Mrs. Carlton L. Cannon Church of God in Ontario Daniel and Jennifer Vassell William H. Golden Sr. Center for Ministerial Care Andre and Roba hester Kenneth L. and Janice Hill Dr. and Mrs. Tim Hill W. D. Hill Reverend and Mrs. Samuel Irving, Sr. Aaron R. Jones Life Builders Christian Center James Izzard, Jr. Stev St evee and ev and Peggy an Peggy Land Pe Pegg Laandd Steve R Reve Re evere veere rend rend nd aand nd Mrs. nd Mrs rs.. James Jaame mes Scott mes Scot Sc cot ottt McIntyre, McIn Mc Inty In tyyre re, Sr. Sr. Reverend Glen Gl ennn McNeill en MccNeeilll Glenn JJu ulilian an B. B. Robinson Robbiins Ro nsoonn nso Julian D Dr aand nd Mr Mrs. s. B ilillll F. F. Sheeks She heek ekss ek Dr.r.r. an Bill D Don Do onnnniee aand nd Barbara Bar arba arba bara raa Smith Smi mith mith Donnie Re R eve eve vere renndd aand re ndd Mrs. Mrss. Larry Larr Larr La rry J. rry J. Timmerman Tim imme merm me rman rm mann Reverend Dr D aand nd Mr Mrs. Mrs. s. Mark Mar a k L. L. Williams Wilillililiam amss am Dr.r. an R Re eve vere ere rend end D M Ma artrtin in Wright in Wririgh righ gght ht Reverend Dr.r.r. LL.. Mart Martin
Paul and Carmelita Walkerr Chair for Preaching Mr.r. and Mr a d Mrs. an Mrrs. M rs. Charlie Chaarlie rlrliee Vincent Vince innceent nt
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Roberto Amparo Rivera Scholarship
James and Virginia Beaty New Covenant Church of God, Cleveland, TN; Jackie and Cheryl Bridges Johns
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Arthur and Ruby Turner Scholarship Ken and Debbie Davis Jacqueline Ferguson Amy M. Handley Davis David E. Turner
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