Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 85participated in the Meeting of Reformed Seminary Presidents to considerReformed Theological Education in Russia last June in connection with theBiennial Meeting of ATS. He takes advantage of many opportunities topreach which often include opportunities to present the work of theSeminary. Dr. Stewart will continue to assist Jerry O'Neill as Jerry grows intohis new responsibilities.Dr. Spear continues his faithful service as Professor of SystematicTheology and Homiletics as well as Dean of Faculty. He serves as Clerk ofSession in the North Hills congregation. In the Alleghenies Presbytery, heserved as Chairman of the Trinity Commission and as Program Director ofPresbytery's Summer Conference at Laurelville. He and his wife, Mary, areserving together as the committee for Dr. Stewart's Recognition Dinner.Dr. Russell serves as Professor of Church History and as Registrar. We areparticularly thankful for his expertise and diligence in working with the federalDepartment of Education in reducing fines from over $100,000 to $3,000.Dr. Russell serves on the College Hill Session.Prof Lowe completed the first year of his seven year term as Professor ofOld Testament Studies. He is very well received by his students. Please praywith us for him as he labors to satisfy the demands of his WestminsterSeminary committee so that his doctoral dissertation would be acceptedbefore the January 1996 deadline.Dr. Robson completed his three-year term as Professor of NewTestament Studies. He also serves as Dean of Men. He teaches a class in theuse of the computer in research and requires its use in the study of NewTestament Greek. He enjoys his teaching and his students acknowledge greatbenefits from his classes. He has organized work days and projects with thestudents for the good maintenance of the building. Dr. Robson teaches aweekly Bible study in his home, encouraging the participation of Seminarystudents. He also preaches regularly for the Rochester, NY congregation.Prof. George renders outstanding service as our Librarian. She oversawthe development of the computer network and the computerized catalog.Rachel recently made arrangements to have a 1646 edition of Gillespie'sAaron's Rod Blossoming placed in our Rare Books Room.Prof. Pennington teaches two classes and a seminar on missions which,though they do not involve many students, are enthusiastically received bythe participants. These courses fulfill a very important part of our commissionby leading us in bringing the whole Gospel to the whole world.Each of the Professors participates in the daily chapel preaching rotation.Profs. George and Russell have indicated their desire to retire as of May 31,1996. The Board is carefully considering how to honor these requests andstill maintain the excellent provisions made by these two faithful servants.The Board elected Thomas Reid to serve as Seminary Librarian for athree (3) year term beginning on 1 June 1996.Mrs. Carol Edgar is serving very capably as our Secretary-Receptionist.Mrs. Karen Pie serves as Assistant Librarian and Mrs. Donna Wilson helpsboth in the office and in the library. Sophie Sekowski continues her excellent