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Prof. Shively T. J. Smith records the Book of Revelation for The People’s Book
Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has lent her voice to recording the book of Revelation for The People's Book. The People's Book is a collaboration between The Friendship Press and the National Council of Churches, and it is described as an “ever-expanding audio Bible narrated by... More
Reverend Dr. Titus Presler (STH’95) Publishes “The Poverty Captivity of Mission in the Churches—and Strategies for Its Liberation”
The following is an excerpt from the International Bulletin of Mission Research article "The Poverty Captivity of Mission in the Churches — And Strategies for its Liberation" by Reverend Dr. Titus Presler, published on December 22, 2021. "Western world mission initiatives since World War II have become captive to a dominant emphasis on socioeconomic... More
Reverend Vernon K. Walker (STH’16) Publishes Article on “Envisioning a Greener Future”
The following is an excerpt from the Climate Policy Lab article “Envisioning a Greener Future: Transforming VoTech Education through Environmental Justice” by Reverend Vernon K. Walker, published on January 11, 2024. "In the summer of 2023, as part of a groundbreaking research project at Tufts University, I embarked on a mission to weave... More
Reverend Dr. Titus Presler (STH’95) Appointed Executive Director of Global Episcopal Mission Network
The following is an excerpt from the Global Episcopal Mission Network article “The Rev. Canon Titus Presler, Th.D., D.D." "GEMN’s executive director since May 2022, Titus Presler is an Episcopal missiologist with extended mission experience in Africa and Asia. He grew up in India as the child of missionary theological educators. He and... More
Dr. Dai Sil Kim-Gibson (GRS’69, STH’69)
Dr. Dai Sil Kim-Gibson passed away on October 22, 2023 at the age of 85. A formal obituary is coming soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Kim-Gibson's family during this time.
Mrs. Darlene E. Jonas (STH ’60)
This obituary was originally posted by Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service and can be found here. Darlene Evans Jonas, 89, was born on January 4, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to her mother Della May Evans. She passed away peacefully Friday, February 9, 2024 at RiverBend in Asheville, NC after bravely living with... More
Reverend Dr. Richard R. Streeter (STH ’65)
This obituary was originally posted by Dignity Memorial and can be found here. On January 25, 2024, a legend was born. The Reverend Doctor Richard R. (Dick) Streeter, Servant of God, Beloved Pastor, Minister to All, passed peacefully in the arms of his beautiful wife Patricia surrounded by loving family. His biggest pride - More
Minister, Full-Time, NACCC: Harpswell Center, ME
The Elijah Kellogg Church, Congregational, (NACCC) stands in historic Harpswell Center, Maine. We welcome and reach out to all who seek community. The Church's spire is visible from the sea, and has guided many captains and passengers to get their bearings. Over the years, the congregation has likewise provided support... More
Dr. Nelson Robert Cowan (STH’19) Publishes Worship Any Time or Place
Dr. Nelson Robert Cowan (STH'19) authored the 2024 book: Worship Any Time or Place. Dr. Cowan says: "Worship Any Time or Place is a compact collection (pocket sized) of over 200 resources for corporate worship and personal devotion, intended for clergy and laity. For clergy, this volume contains resources for the administration of the... More
Dr. Heather Rene Josselyn-Cranson (STH’00,’05) Co-Edits Living the Church’s Song
Dr. Heather Rene Josselyn-Cranson (STH'00,'05) co-edited the 2023 text: Living the Church's Song. The book description states: "This anthology is the result of several years of work by the Liturgical Music Seminar of the North American Academy of Liturgy. A variety of liturgical music scholars and practitioners from various Christian denominations explore... More