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Installation
of New
Seminary Dean
at Andrews
University
By Becky St. Clair,
Andrews University
On Tuesday, August 27, the Seventhday
Adventist Theological Seminary at
Andrews University held a dedication
service honoring its new dean, Jiří
Moskala.
“The search committee wanted someone
with the heart of a pastor who
understood pastoral education and what
is needed to make an effective minister,”
said Andrea Luxton, provost of Andrews
University, from the platform of the seminary
chapel. “We wanted not just an
administrator, but a leader; a pastor who
looks forward to new pathways while
still respecting valued traditions.”
Luxton welcomed Moskala to his new
position. “We look forward to your
visionary and focused leadership, and
we challenge you to take seriously the
photos: Andrews University
NEW ROLE: Andrea Luxton, provost of Andrews University, welcomes Moskala to his new
position as deanof the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.
model of Christ and His leadership of
His disciples,” she said. “Challenging
but nurturing; just and compassionate;
providing opportunity for growth, but
leading from the front. Most of all, I
invite you, as Jesus was, to be always in
communion with the Father.”
Artur Stele, a general vice president of
the General Conference and director of
the Biblical Research Institute, read Exodus
17:8-13, reminding the audience of
Israel’s victories in battle that were realized
only when Moses held up his arms.
“Teamwork is key,” said Stele. “When
Moses got tired, he had helpers. When
the dean of the seminary gets tired, the
leadership of the university on one side
and the General Conference on the
other have to support him and hold up
his hands. If we all together lift him up
every day in our prayers, we can be sure
the best is yet to come.”
Moskala joined the seminary faculty
in 1996 and most recently served as
professor of Old Testament. Born in
Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic, Moskala
received both a Master and Doctor of
Theology from the Protestant Theological
Faculty of Charles University in
Czech Republic. He has since completed
his Doctor of Philosophy at Andrews
University. n
SET APART TO SERVE: Administration, faculty, staff, and students gather to lay hands onJiří Moskala, newly appointed dean of the
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminaryat Andrews University, during his dedication ceremony.
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