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RTS and the Current State of Theological Education

Some of you may have seen this important article over at The Gospel Coalition about the decline and relocation of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) by Collin Hansen, who is a graduate of the school. Reformed Theological Seminary has been friends with TEDS for many years. Over the years, a number of our faculty have done their studies there before coming to RTS, and a number of our graduates have gone on to do doctoral work there. We wish TEDS all the best in this new stage of their institutional life. The last twenty years have been tough for accredited graduate theological education…

Duncan Convenes 15th Twin Lakes Fellowship

Ligon Duncan once again served as the Convener of the Twin Lakes Fellowship, which was held April 22-24 at Twin Lakes Camp in Florence, Miss. In his opening letter, Duncan states the twofold purpose of this fellowship: “(1) to encourage ministers and church and to network with them, in order to promote the work of church planting through their local congregations and (2) to encourage ministers in their personal growth in grace, so as to maximize their effectiveness in promoting the work of the Gospel.” With an emphasis on fellowship in the Twin Lakes Fellowship, TLF defines itself as “A ministerial fraternal for the promotion of church health and growth by the ordinary means of grace.” About 250 ministers gathered from across the country to hear great preaching, discuss church…

The Gospel by Numbers: Message at T4G 2014

In his message at Together for the Gospel 2014, Ligon expounded Numbers 5:1-4 where the Lord tells Moses to command Israel that those who are unclean must be put outside the camp. He unpacked the practical, theological, and Christological reasons for this command, and pointed to Christ. The beauty of the Gospel was preached powerfully.

Where CBMW & Complementarianism Has Been: Address…

The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood held their national conference the morning of April 8, 2014 at the Galt House in Louisville. There were 1,300 in attendance. Ligon gave the opening address, “Where CBMW & Complementarianism Has Been.” In this address, Ligon briefly recaps the origins, history, and mission of the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He also provides a succint and helpful explanation of complementarianism.

“Faithfully Following Christ”

Metro Christian Living, a magazine in Jackson, Miss., has published in their April issue an article titled “Ligon Duncan: Faithfully Following Christ.” Here’s an excerpt from the article: The leadership challenges facing an evangelical seminary in 2014 are far more complex than they were back in the 1960s when RTS was founded. Training people in the Bible and in truth, and equipping them to engage the culture, has never been more critical. “I think RTS is uniquely positioned.…

A New Year, A New Beginning: Saying Goodbye to a…

On Dec. 31, 2013, Dr. Ligon Duncan said on his Facebook page, “Today is my last day as senior minister of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS. 17+ years of joy and privilege. I am deeply grateful to God and to this wonderful congregation.” The chancellor has moved his extensive library to RTS/Jackson and his assistant Jan Hyde will also be going with him to assist him at the seminary.

A Farewell Benediction

If you have your Bibles, I’d like you to turn with me to Acts chapter 20 verse 32. My heart is filled with many very specific thanks and if I get started on those thanks I would leave someone out and so as much as I want to do that I am going to restrain myself. I do think that I need to publically thank Anne and Sarah Kennedy and Jennings who have enabled me to do the job that I have been called to do here at First Presbyterian Church, often quietly and behind the scenes bearing the cost…

Let My Soul Live and Praise You

Well tonight makes, I think, about twenty-four weeks in Psalm 119. Even though there are only twenty-two sections you’ll remember that one Lord’s Day Evening we read through the entire psalm in one sitting, something that I don’t think I’ve ever heard anywhere else but here at First Presbyterian Church. And then we did sort of a one message overview of the entire psalm and then for the last number of weeks, over a period of time, we’ve been working through section by section. And…

Pastor’s Perspective December 6, 2013

This coming Lord’s Day, we will (DV) bring to a conclusion our study of the book of Hebrews, looking at the glorious benediction and final words in Hebrews 13:20-25. “20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.…

The Great Shepherd of the Sheep

If you have your Bibles, I’d invite you to turn with me to Hebrews chapter 13. We’re going to be looking at the final verses of the book together as we come to the end of our exposition. Over and over again in our study of this book we have said that it is emphasized that Jesus is better – Jesus is better than Moses, better than the high priests, better than the Old Testament sacrifices. Jesus is better. And this final section of the book has been very much about the living of…