Seven join Northwestern College faculty Aug 17, 2008
A graduate of Taylor University, Hummel earned a master of divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Tom Truesdell is the new director of academic support. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Faith and Though: House church movement says people are church Aug 16, 2008
One of them, David Wells, a professor of sociology and religious studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary near Boston, says that it is "empty of biblical substance. This is not real Christianity. These are inward looking groups.". According to Frank Viola, a former Florida high school teacher in psychology and history, who left the institutional church back in 1988 to take part in the house church movement, there is nothing static about the life of a Christian and such a life brings a... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
The price of education: Town officials reach new agreement with Gordon-Conwell Jul 24, 2008
Each year Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary donates a gift to the town of Hamilton to account for the institution s exempt property tax status ... In the fall the seminary will pay the Hamilton-Wenham school system $2,000 for each seminarian s child enrolling in public school, said Robert Landrebe, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Kelly Legg, Interim Pastor at IBC Jul 22, 2008
Kelly Legg is a third-year student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where she is earning her master's degree. She came to IBC in June of 2006 as a visitor and has stayed on since September of 2006 as a Mentored Ministry student. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Miles M. Strodel, 81; was caring coach, headmaster, and camp director Jul 17, 2008
He earned a master's degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1950, and later earned a master's in education administration from Boston University. Summers were spent working at Camp Sandy Cove in Maryland from 1948 to 1957. (Boston Globe)
Board considers senior tax break Jul 17, 2008
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary gave a gift of $5,000 to the town, a reduction from donations of $35,000 in past years. The reduction in payment is due to financial difficulties experienced by the Seminary this year. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
The Year of Faith Tourism 2009 Proclaimed by the World Religious Travel Association Jul 1, 2008
According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are 3 ... Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wigton, Campbell wed Jun 28, 2008
Megan L. Campbell, of Juneau, and Matthew C. Wigton, of Worthington, Ohio, will marry at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2008, at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass ... A graduate of Worthington Christian High School and Ohio State University, he is a seminary student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. (Juneau Empire)
Survey shows broad U.S. religious tolerance Jun 24, 2008
"It could be that people are not very well educated and they are not expressing mature theological points of view," said Todd Johnson, director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. "It could also be a form of bland secularism. The real challenge to religious leaders is not to become more entrenched in their views, but to navigate the idea of what their religion is all about and how it relates to others.". (International Herald Tribune)
Chestnut Street Baptists install pastor in Camden Jun 22, 2008
and received his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. He served as youth director at a church in central Massachusetts for four years before moving to Camden. (Courier Publications, ME)
Two men minister to victims of violence in inner-city Boston Jun 10, 2008
By any measure, Dickerson was headed for success from the start: Boston Latin School, Cambridge College, a master's degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served as Protestant chaplain for the Boston Police Department and in 1989 founded GLT, which draws hundreds to its Sunday services. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Oasis founder has Boston ties Apr 11, 2008
He operates the company with his wife, Priscilla H. Lee, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In 2006, Lee founded Hong Kong Oasis, to compete with , and offered low-priced flights connecting to Vancouver and London, where there are large Asian populations. (Boston Globe)
From classic literature, religious lessons Feb 3, 2008
Or, as Alice Mathews, academic dean at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, put it, the books show "you can wrestle through [flaws] and come out as a moral person in the end.". Another aspect of that book that appeals to Christians is its depiction of marriage, said Mathews, who taught a course on feminism at Gordon-Conwell that required students to watch an Austen film. (Boston Globe)
Dr. Lowery to lead seminar on Revelation at Higbee chapel Oct 6, 2007
Dr. Lowery also holds a Master of Theology degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. After returning to Lincoln to teach, Professor Lowery took further graduate work at Princeton and Harvard Universities. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Church rift cuts deeper for brothers Aug 12, 2007
Bill pursued theological studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton before being ordained, first at a Congregational church and then by the Episcopal Church. Brian went to General Theological Seminary in New York City and was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1987. (Boston Globe -- Local)
The widening split in the Episcopal Church Jul 24, 2007
The writer is a professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
WP: More people taking field trips of faith Jun 25, 2007
Todd M. Johnson, director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in , said 7 percent of the world's Christians -- about 150 million people -- are "on the move as pilgrims" each year. "Perhaps the most important reason," he said, "is that people are increasingly interested in experiencing their faith through more than just reading or singing.". (MSNBC -- International)
This Weekend Jun 5, 2007
They are both graduates of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts and have served in several churches. A reception for the Hymans and a potluck lunch will take place in the Stanley Community Center immediately following the worship service. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Archaeologists Dig for Truth in Biblical Debate May 23, 2007
While many scholars acknowledge that some of the claims in the Bible may be exaggerated, "No discovery has ever controverted the biblical text," says Robert Cooley, president emeritus and former archaeology professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. who has conducted numerous excavations in the Holy Land. (Newsmax)
Falwell: a trailblazer for evangelical Christianity May 17, 2007
"He had enormous abilities organizationally, and those [institutions] are his two permanent legacies," says Walter Kaiser Jr., president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. Page 1. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Papal goal: Keep the faithful May 7, 2007
According to the World Christian Database, a branch of the Massachusetts-based Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 24 million Brazilians belonged to Pentecostal churches in 2005, making Brazil by far the world's biggest Pentecostal country. Even more worrying for Catholic leaders, 45 percent of Brazilian Pentecostals said they'd switched from Catholicism, a 2006 survey by the Pew Forum on Religion c Life found. (Miami Herald)
Boomers redefine mission in life Apr 22, 2007
" Despite their reputation for self-absorption and self-indulgence, a growing number of baby boomers are retiring early and returning to their youthful idealism. And what new altruistic cause have many of them embraced? One you might not expect: missionary work. As a retirement destination and winter haven, Central Florida is a rich source of baby-boom volunteers. And with numerous national and worldwide ministries now headquartered here, there are plenty of opportunities. Tom Kelley retired at... (Orlando Sentinel)
Did the Devil Make Him Do It? Apr 19, 2007
Says Dr. Richard Lints of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: The lesson, I think, is that when we don t take our own evil seriously, we are much more liable to perpetrate acts of evil. Lauren Green is FOX News Channel's Religion Correspondent. (Fox News -- Views)
LAUREN GREEN Apr 19, 2007
However Dr. Richard Lints from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, said it's important for Christians and people of all faiths to "be present with people as a sign of hope, not as a sign of explanation, but that we don't give up because of what happened.". So where is God. (Fox News -- Views)
Questions and answers at fort's annual prayer breakfast Apr 12, 2007
Instead, God seeks a discussion using the avenue of prayer, said Foth, who has a doctor of ministry degree from the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. Prayer is about conversation with God, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Experts: Film more about hype than heaven Mar 4, 2007
James White, president and professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, said statements by the film's producers were orchestrated for publicity and presented as a media event. "The media bit," he called it, noting the widespread attention the film is getting even as experts globally are wondering why. (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
In defense of Ford son Jan 19, 2007
Ford and all four of the Ford offspring were walking soap operas (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Eastern Bank chief exiting after guiding years of growth Dec 31, 2006
Ford was in town that spring, five months after leaving the White House, to deliver the commencement address at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary , where his son Michael was graduating. While studying there, the younger Ford lived in Essex. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Christmas reflections: Multicultural celebrations revive memories Dec 23, 2006
2 billion Christians in the world, according to the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. People from across the globe bring their own unique flavors to the traditional celebration. (Deseret News)
Grad students debate atheist, Christian beliefs Dec 2, 2006
Media Credit: Bryan PanhorstDoug Dobbins, a graduate student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, presents a case for the existence of God at the School of Theology ... Doug Dobbins, a Masters of Divinity graduate student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Columbia-Greene Community College graduate student James Lazarus openly voiced their worldly views and acknowledged each other's differing opinions. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Christians in the Crossfire Oct 17, 2006
Todd Johnson, director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, believes that some of the slack has been taken up by independent churches. Still no one doubts a substantial Christian exodus that could eventually eliminate the historic Iraqi Christian church. (The American Conservative)
Unity of U.S. Orthodox churches sought, but unlikely (Rachel Zoll) Sep 30, 2006
The leaders represent an ancient tradition that has nearly 220 million followers worldwide, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Mass. Yet the Orthodox presence in the United States is relatively minor. (Washington Times)
Rowley inn and spa offers a romance nearer home Aug 20, 2006
"Alan Mahar, 49, grew up in Wenham; Cindy, 47, in Hamilton. They met at the towns' regional high school. Alan spent 28 years in sales and marketing for office products and had grown tired of traveling. Cindy worked in food services at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in her hometown and also was ready for a lifestyle change.Audette, an avid gardener who now lives in Gloucester and still calls to check on his trees and flowers, left the 4-acre grounds and building ready for business. Alan... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Massachusetts seminary a place for conservative Episcopalians Aug 18, 2006
and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to create a study program for orthodox Episcopalians ... So he approached the country's two most conservative Episcopal seminaries with a proposal ---- an academic partnership with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, about 20 miles north of Boston, even though he hadn't asked Gordon-Conwell yet ... "On the Net:Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: www.gordonconwell.edu/communications Comments On This Story Add Your Comments First name only.... (North County Times)
Mass. seminary offers conservative Episcopalians an alternative Aug 18, 2006
So he approached the country's two most conservative Episcopal seminaries with a proposal _ an academic partnership with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton _ even though he hadn't asked Gordon-Conwell yet ... " ___ On the Net: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: http://www.gordonconwell.edu/communications/ Read our Copyright ? 1995 - 2006 All Rights Reserved.. (NEPA News, PA)
Religion in the News Aug 18, 2006
So he approached the country's two most conservative Episcopal seminaries with a proposal - an academic partnership with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, about 20 miles north of Boston, even though he hadn't asked Gordon-Conwell yet ... "---On the Net:Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: DISCUSS THIS ARTICLE on this topic. More discussion: Last modified: August 18. 2006 7:06AM ? 2006 The Ledger. (The Ledger)
Seminary's sad turn to opportunism Jul 16, 2006
AS AN Episcopal priest and a 1980 graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary I was sad to see that the school had decided to be ``opportunistic" by offering programs to attract anti homosexuality, anti liberal Episcopal students (``," Page A1, July 7). I got an excellent education at Gordon-Conwell with wonderful courses on scriptural interpretation. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Conservative path offered on Episcopal training Jul 7, 2006
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary announced the plan as the Episcopal Church faces possible schism because its 2003 approval of an openly gay priest, the Rev. V. Gene Robinson, as the bishop of New Hampshire has divided the denomination domestically and has placed it at odds with multiple African and Asian provinces of the Anglican Communion. Six dioceses in the United States are already attempting to separate from the Episcopal Church, and the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested that the... (Boston Globe)
Summer fun at college, and no finals Jul 6, 2006
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton hosts a series of summer programs, including a writers workshop and a youth leadership conference sponsored by the drug company Eli Lilly. For most colleges, renting facilities to outside groups or running their own summer programs generates money from facilities that would otherwise be idle. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Sawyer to lead Fourth parade Jun 29, 2006
Sawyer has been pastor of the Thomaston Baptist Church since a month before graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Mass. in 1984. (Rockland Courier Gazette, ME)
Ideas about heaven, hell getting watered down Jun 24, 2006
Among Protestants who share Russell's angst, perhaps the most outspoken is the Rev. David F. Wells of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. He has spent years bemoaning the erosion of Christian teaching, through books like last fall's "Above All Earthly Pow'rs: Christ in a Postmodern World.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Presbyterians allow divine Trinity flexibility Jun 20, 2006
Youth delegate Dorothy Hill, a student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, was uncomfortable with changing the Trinity wording. She said the paper "suggests viewpoints that seem to be in tension with what our church has always held to be true about our Trinitarian God.". (USA Today)
Church mulls 'phrasing' change for Holy Trinity Jun 20, 2006
Youth delegate Dorothy Hill, a student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, protested that the paper proposing changing the language of the Trinity "suggests viewpoints that seem to be in tension with what our church has always held to be true about our Trinitarian God." Miss Hill reminded delegates that the Ten Commandments say "the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name." The Rev. Deborah Funke of Montana warned that the paper would be "theologically... (Washington Times)
Rise of sunshine Samaritans: on a mission or holiday? May 25, 2006
Others who study Christian missions, such as Todd Johnson of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, say brief domestic mission trips draw even more participants than international ones. For hundreds of thousands of students and others on summer vacation, the trip marks the culmination of months of learning to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
What was Jesus like? Debate moves into mainstream May 21, 2006
" Others, though, remain confident that their faith, and the Bible, can withstand any challenge. "It's always OK to explore Jesus," said the Rev. James Emery White, incoming president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. "If the Bible is true, it will stand up under any amount of intellectual scrutiny ... " Others question the value of some of the research into the life of Jesus. White, of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, said the redefining of Jesus is based largely on... (Quad-Cities Online)
Join a regular 'Godcast' May 18, 2006
At the same time, people are debating what kind of geographical limits there should be when churches use the technology, says Jim White, incoming president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. "There's a robust conversation going on whether this ought to be done outside the confines of a particular community." he says. (USA Today -- Tech)
'Who do men say that I am?' May 15, 2006
"It's always OK to explore Jesus," the Rev. James Emery White, incoming president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, with a campus in Charlotte, said in an e-mail interview ... White, of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, said the redefining of Jesus is based largely on the wrong material -- documents written long after Jesus. (Charlotte.com, NC -- News)
Scholar with Triad ties challenges 'Da Vinci Code Mar 22, 2006
Witherington, who spoke at Wesley Memorial as part of the on going celebration of the churchs 150th anniversary, is a graduate of High Point Central, UNC-Chapel Hill, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and earned his doctorate at the University of Durham in England. He has appeared on several TV network specials dealing with religious subjects, including CBS Mystery of Christmas, the late Peter Jennings ABC special Jesus and Paul The Word and the Witness, and on The OReilly Factor. (Greensboro News Record)
A family's mission of faith in Kenya Jan 30, 2006
About 120,000 are currently stationed abroad, according to Todd Johnson, director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. Some Christian emissaries are driven solely to proselytize. (International Herald Tribune)
