Seminary Synopsis

Seminary Synopsis SOT students experience Christ in Israel North American Convention schedule abnormal, educated-uneducated, legal-illegal (immigrant), liberal- conservative, Christian-Muslim, creation-nature, and many more such distinctions? The presentation will be located in the Adam Miller Chapel. Monday, June 25, 9-10 p.m. The Doctor of Ministry Studies Christians endeavor to do, but how often do you get the chance to actu- ally travel to Israel and do so in the physical sense? During Christmas Break 2011, four classmates from the Anderson University School of Theology — Amity Rees, Derek Madinger, Elizabeth Wu, Jacob Coppess — and I, along with SOT professor Dr. Gregory Robertson, had the opportunity to do just that. Hosted by Dr. Monte Luker and F the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, we joined with 17 other Semin ar y Sy nop s i s | Summe r 2 0 1 2 ollowing Jesus Christ is un doubtedly something all seminarians from across the United States and set out on a two-week journey of experiencing the people, the history, and the culture of Israel. Following through Christ's footsteps "I am here to apply some physical- ity to the places I have been reading about in the Bible," declared Dr. Robertson, as someone quizzed us as to why we were in the Holy Land. Two sites in particular had a special impact on me: The small town of Capernaum and the Garden of Gethsemane. In Capernaum, we Continued on page 3 program will host a meet-and- greet in the exhibit area of the convention. This gathering is for alumni, current, and potential stu- dents of the DMin program. Dr. James Lewis, program director, will be available for questions and conversation. Tuesday, June 26, 1- 3 p.m. David Neidert, leadership facili- tator, author, and director of semi- nary student development, will share on the topic of "Leadership: A Church of God Perspective." This conference will explore these thoughts and challenge us to con- sider them today in our own lives and discipleship training. Located in the School of Theology. Continued from page 1 2nd Preaching Clinic June 23 The School of Theology will hold its second preaching clinic during the North American Convention of the Church of God (Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). The title is "Permeating the World through Sharing the Word." The primary preaching text for this clinic will be "Jonah: God's broken heart for those we hate." The facilitators during this clinic will actually preach from Jonah and then engage in a Q&A with par- ticipants on how they develop their preaching and work each week. The cost for the clinic is $20 preregistration; $25 the day of the clinic. The registration will include a box lunch and a booklet with preaching aids. This clinic is offered to help pas- tors or laity consider the skills and thought process of preaching for more effective ministry. It will be held in the Adam Miller Chapel at the Anderson University School of Theology and in classrooms. Dr. Guy Brewer, associate professor of pastoral theology at the seminary, will host this clinic. 2

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