Student Association sponsors forum on emerging church

Rust Auditorium on the Glenside, Pennsylvania campus was packed out October 26-28 with students from Westminster, Biblical Seminary, Lancaster Bible College, and other guests for "Eternal Word in an 'Emerging World'? An Emerging Church Forum,” organized and sponsored by the Student Association.  The stated purpose of the event was to “bring together diverse views for dialogue” and to “explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the emerging church.”  Keynote speakers included Dr. Scot McKnight on “What is the emerging church?” and Dr. Michael Horton on “How should Reformed theology respond to the cultural challenges of the 21st century?”  Visit our website for links to purchase audio CDs and read student blogs on the event.

Dr. Tim Witmer to be inaugurated

On November 29, Westminster will inaugurate Timothy Z. Witmer, D.Min., as professor of practical theology.  The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Rust Auditorium, Van Til Hall, on the Glenside, Pennsylvania campus.  Join us!  Dr. Witmer is a graduate of West Chester University, Westminster, and Reformed Theological Seminary.  He is pastor of Crossroads Community Church, and coordinator of the practical theology department and director of the Mentored Ministry program at Westminster.  He joined the faculty in 1997.  

ReConnect alumni gatherings continue

What a great response to ReConnect: Alumni Tour 2006-2007 events in New York City, Grand Rapids, and Phoenix! Thanks to all of you who participated. Alumni will also be gathering in Philadelphia, Tampa/Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver. Don't miss this chance to renew relationships with fellow alumni, refresh with Christian fellowship, and reconnect with the Lord's work at Westminster today! Register online for an upcoming event near you.

Benefit Westminster with an IRA Charitable Rollover

On August 17, President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006.  This new law allows tax-free gifts to be made to charities from IRAs.  Westminster works with the Barnabas Foundation to help friends of the Seminary consider how to include Westminster in their estate planning.  To request a Pension Protection Act of 2006 fact sheet, or with other estate planning questions, call the Barnabas Foundation at 1-888-448-3040.

Church leaders, audit a Spring 2007 course free

Elders and deacons can choose one eligible course to audit each semester at no cost at our Philadelphia and Texas campuses. See website for details. Church leader audit applications for spring are due January 15.