BTS At Work at ChurchDr. Jeff Lowman

Birmingham Theological Seminary NewsFall 2013 Newsletter

BTS is a non-profit Alabama corporation and an independent, Reformed evangelical seminary.

Frank Barker, Jr.Chancellor and Chairman of the Board

Glenn WaddellPresident

(205) 776-5280 gwaddell@briarwood.org

Thad James, Jr.Vice President(205) 776-5386

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Howard EyrichDirector of the Doctor of Ministry in

Biblical Counseling Program(205) 776-5344

heyrich@briarwood. org

Jim MaplesDirector of the Doctor of Ministry in

Pastoral Leadership Programpgpres@att.net

Brandon RobbinsDirector of Distance Education

(205) 776-5110brobbins@briarwood.org

Jackie HamamatsuRegistrar

(205) 776-5354 jhamamatsu@briarwood.org

Irene HayesAdministrative Assistant

(205) 776-5356 BTSAdmin@briarwood.org

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One of the many privileges of being involved with Birmingham Theological Seminary has been the opportunity to become acquainted with some of the most committed Christians I have ever known.

The BTS student body has a high degree of zeal for Christ; many are already involved in active ministry in a wide variety of venues. They may be pastoring, serving as missionaries, writing, teaching Sunday school, or leading in their local church as ordained officers. Each is trying to further their Biblical knowledge in order to be more effective instruments in the Lord’s hands.

As a pastor myself, it has been a joy to see a number of individuals from our church enroll in classes at BTS. Let me share some of these with you.

Doug Morgan, an elder at Evangel, graduated from BTS and is now in the process of becoming a hospital chaplain, a calling for which he is incredibly gifted. Another of our elders, Jay Haley, was recently ordained at Pleasant Grove Church to serve under Jim Maples as an associate pastor. Jay, who currently teaches at BTS, is also doing Ph.D. work through a university in South Africa. Another gifted member of Evangel, David Marvin, has completed his M.Div. work.

Currently one of our associate pastors, David Maginnis is working on a D.Min. in pastoral counseling under the oversight of Dr. Eyrich, a unique opportunity for David. Jeph Guinan, graduated from BTS two years ago. He is now an Evangel Presbytery Evangelist, and is planting a church in Calera, AL, with the assistance of our presbytery. Luke Stannard is serving with Cru in Hungary and taking BTS distance courses. Almost twenty men and women in our church have either pursued degrees or taken classes for personal growth.

We at Evangel Church are reaping great benefits from having BTS available to us. We are blessed with excellent Bible teachers who have

Jeff Lowman is a professor of Systematic Theology at BTS and Senior Pastor at Evangel Church, PCA in Alabaster

Announcements

M.A. Clinicals

M.A. in Ministry, M.A. in Apologetics, and M.A. in Missions students planning to graduate in May 2014 must register for PT7802 Clinical Research Development this Fall.

Annual Student Service Fee Due

The $30 annual student services fee is due at registration for all students. This fee covers your student ID and name badge, printed course supplements and other student services. If you already have a student ID, you will receive a sticker to update it, or you may request a new one, if you wish.

Student OrientationAll students, and new students in particular, are invited to the student orientation on Tuesday, September 3 before the Fall semester starts. Orientation will begin at 6:30 in room A-201 (across from the BTS office). Come learn about:

Important information found in the student handbook and catalog• Take a tour of the classrooms• What to expect from your courses• Which libraries to use• The LOGOS Bible software• And much more.•

Get started on the right foot. Don’t miss student orientation!

received seminary training for both our adult and children’s programs! The involvement of these graduates has also increased the vision of our church to pray for, and aid individuals called into Christian service.

Years ago, the leadership of Evangel determined to intentionally support BTS through the giving of a set monthly amount. Whenever we have no members enrolled at BTS, this money goes into the general fund. If we have members enrolled, that monthly contribution goes to defray their tuition. This policy has enabled many of our members to take seminary classes, and allows us to support the work of BTS as well.

This regular support for BTS reaps benefits far beyond the walls of our local church. I would challenge all our churches to consider taking this step to train the next generation of leaders for your local body, and for the world, through Birmingham Theological Seminary.

JAN Term Coming this JanuaryThis January, we are pleased to offer two weeks of week-long intensive courses. BTS offered Jan terms in the past and they were quite popular. We believe this will be a convenient option for students wanting to take classes at a faster pace to finish their degree programs.

The Jan term will offer two courses, each lasting a week. Classes will meet for 4 hours a day at a convenient time. Look for the Jan term course offerings to be announced in December.

New Classrooms this Fall

Beginning this Fall semester, we are pleased to begin holding classes in the new classrooms across from the seminary office. Classes will now meet on the Seminary hallway in rooms A-209, A-201 and A-202.

Registration will be held in the BTS office instead of the Worship Center lobby.

Degree Audits

Students who have taken a class within the last year will be receiving degree audits in the mail. The degree audit is designed to assist you selecting your next course. If you have any questions about your degree audit, please contact the BTS office.

If you have not declared a degree program, please consider selecting a program. BTS is considering making changes to many degree programs. If you have not declared your degree program, these changes may effect you. If you would like to discuss your degree program, contact Irene Hayes at 776-5356 to schedule an appointment.

Logos Training SeminarDate: Saturday, October 5 • Time: 8:30-12:30 • Cost: $100 • Snacks Provided • No academic credit for this seminar • Registrations due by September 26

The LOGOS software is required for all degree-seeking students. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to use this valuable ministry and study tool.

BTS is one of the few schools to enjoy a 50% discount on Logos. Take advantage of this great deal by following the link on our website.

CONGRATULATIONS, 2013 GRADUATES

Diplomas Awarded: 2 Doctor of Ministry2 Master of Divinity5 M.A. in Biblical Studies1 M.A. in Biblical Counseling2 M.A. in Ministry

BTS co-founder, board chairman, chancellor and Pastor Emeritus of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Dr. Frank M. Barker, Jr., was the commencement speaker.

We are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for our graduates. We pray God’s blessings on them as they pursue ordination, biblical counseling roles, and other ministry opportunities.

If you are planning to graduate in May 2014, please contact the Registrar at jhamamatsu@briarwood.org as soon as possible.

Back L-R: Steven Johnson, Orin Autry, Ron Pace, Charles Rodgers, Bill Bruce, Jim ShawFront L-R: Stephen Bunn, Jake McCall, Ram Aryal, Cliff Smith, Jo Ann Huddleston, Bo Bradbury

D.Min. Cohort and Orientation

D.Min. cohorts for the Pastoral Leadership and Biblical Counseling programs will begin this fall.There will be a D.Min. orientation on August 29th beginning at 9:30 AM. Please make plans to attend the orientation.

Announcements

Fun Facts...Bill Bruce is our first • Dothan Extension graduate.Stephen Bunn ministers • to college and professional golfers and their families.Orin Autry served as a • chaplain at 3 different hospitals while completing his studies at BTS.

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Tuition-Free Course IN BIRMINGHAMWe are pleased to offer a tuition-free course, Introduction to Apologetics in Birmingham this semester. This course is open for any student, but new and returning inactive students pay no tuition.* This is a great opportunity to give seminary a try or recruit your friends. AP8521 Introduction to Apologetics will be taught on Wednesdays from 6:30 -8:30 PM.

To register, all students will need to submit an application for admission and a registration form for the class. The $30 annual student services fee will not be owed by qualifying students unless they sign up for classes in the spring or summer. The $30 application fee will be deferred for new students until the next time they enroll in a class.

*Inactive students are students who have not taken a course in more than 2 years. Current students may register for the course, but regular tuition is required.

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BIRMINGHAM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYFALL SEMESTER: September 9 – December 13, 2013

Drop/Add Period Ends September 20Fall Break is October 14-18. Classes will not meet November 27-29 in observance of Thanksgiving

Walk-Through Nativity Dates: December 11-13 no classes BirminghamBIRMINGHAM CAMPUS: Briarwood Presbyterian Church (unless otherwise noted)

COURSE PROFESSOR DAY/TIME ROOMPT5710 Discipleship Dr. Richard Trucks MON 6:00-8:00AM A201BC7501 Intro to Biblical Counseling Dr. Howard Eyrich MON 5:30-7:30PM A201OT1511 Beginning Hebrew I Mr. Bruce Horsley MON 5:30-7:30PM A202PT5542 Hist. & Phil. Foundations of Christian Ed. Dr. Dave Matthews MON 5:30-7:30PM A209PT5626 Ministry to Children, Youth & Families Rev. John Evans MON 7:30-9:30PM A201AP8623 Apologetics in the Church Rev. Clete Hux MON 7:30-9:30PM A202BC7630 Marriage and Family Counseling Dr. Dave Matthews MON 7:30-9:30PM A209HT4641 Church History in America Rev. George Shamblin TUE 6:00-8:00AM A201OT1022 Old Testament II Dr. Frank Barker TUE 4:00-6:00PM W202PT5621 Conflict Resolution in the Church Mr. Glenn Waddell TUE 5:30-7:30PM A201PT5739 Biblical Principles of Church Growth Rev. Willie Wells TUE 5:30-7:30PM A202PT5523 Ministry of the Word I (1) Dr. Jeff Lowman TUE 5:30-7:30PM A209AP8553 Christianity & Competing Worldviews Rev. Thad James, Jr. TUE 7:30-9:30PM A201NT2022 New Testament I (Gospel & Acts) Rev. Morris Johnson TUE 7:30-9:30PM A202ST3526 Systematic Theology I (Doctrine of God) Dr. Jeff Lowman TUE 7:30-9:30PM A209 OT1511 Beginning Hebrew I Mr. Bill Stroup WED 6:00-8:00AM A202OT1021 Old Testament I (Genesis-Ruth) Dr. Frank Barker WED 5:30-7:30PM W203AP8521 Introduction to Apologetics (2) Mr. Brandon Robbins WED 6:30-8:30PM A201BC7502 Counseling in the Local Church I (3) Dr. Howard Eyrich WED 6:30-8:30PM A209PT5637 Personal Evangelism (4) Dr. F. Barker/Mr. D. Allison WED 6:30-9:30PM S109ST3527 Systematic Theology II (Doctrine of Man) Rev. Robert Alexander THU 9:00-11:00AM A201PT5527 Communications I Rev. Jim Maples THU 5:30-7:30PM A201MS6632 Crucial Issues in Missions Today Dr. Tom Cheely THU 5:30-7:30PM A202PT5733 Leadership Development & Deployment (5) Rev. Larry Cockrell THU 5:30-7:30PM A209HT4641 Church History in America Rev. Jim Maples THU 7:30-9:30PM A201MS6640 Supervised Ministry I Dr. Tom Cheely THU 7:30-9:30PM A202PT7802 Clinical Research Development (6) Rev. Cockrell/James THU 7:30-9:30PM A209NT2022 New Testament I (Gospels-Acts) Rev. Mike Jones FRI 6:00-8:00AM A201DM9104 The Caring and Curing of the Soul (7) Dr. Howard Eyrich FRI 9:00-5:00PM A201 DM1111 Developing Effectiveness in Biblical Counseling(7) Dr. Howard Eyrich FRI 9:00-5:00PM A201LG1000 Logos Bible Software Training Seminar (8) Rev. Thad James, Jr. SAT OCT.5th 8:30-12:30PM A201

(1) PT5523 Ministry of the Word is interchangeable with PT5722 Expository Preaching.(2) AP8521 Introduction to Apologetics is being offered free for new and inactive students. See Newsletter or contact the Seminary Office for details.(3) Counseling in the Local Church will begin a week early on September 4th.(4) PT5637 Personal Evangelism – Seminary students must register with the Evangelism Ministry, Leigh Ann Reese lreese@briarwood.org (776-5301) or Dan Allison dallison@briarwood.org (776-5289) and with the Seminary office to receive credit. The course begins with the Share your Faith Workshop (Seminary students must attend) Saturday, August 24th 8:30-3:00PM ($15 for materials and lunch).(5) PT5733 and MS6526 Biblical Principles of Leadership are the same course. (6) Master of Arts in Apologetics, Ministry & Missions students seeking to graduate in Spring 2014 are required to take this course. (7) DM9104 and DM1111 will meet on September 13, October 11 and November 15.(8) Logos Bible Training Seminar – students must register with the Seminary office by September 26th. The cost of the seminar is $100; this is not for seminary credit. The BTS Newsletter has more information.

* Old Testament I-III, New Testament I-II, and Systematic Theology I-VI do not need to be taken in any particular order

DEMOPOLISExtension Coordinator: Albert Jackson • 205-344-1196 • demopolis@birminghamseminary.org

Christian Chapel Baptist Church • 500 West Decatur Street

NT2022 New Testament I (Gospels-Acts) Rev. Fred Moore THU 5:30-7:30PM

DOTHANExtension Coordinator: Catesha Nelson • 334-202-3920 • dothan@birminghamseminary.org BC7631 Pre-Marital Counseling Rev. Lynn Miley MON 5:30-7:30PM WPCNT2011 Beginning Greek I Rev. David Temples MON 7:30-9:30PM WPCOT1022 Old Testament II Pastor John Thompson MON 5:30-7:30PM WPCHT4641 Church History in America Dr. Todd Baucum TUE 5:30-7:30PM WPC OT1023 Old Testament III Pastor John Thompson THU 5:30-7:30PM DCCNT2022 New Testament I (Gospels-Acts) Dr. Charles Lewis THU 5:30-7:30PM DCC

WPC – Westwood Presbyterian Church 5480 W. Main Street * DCC – Dothan Community Church 4390 Westgate Pkwy

HUNTSVILLEContact BTS office for more info: 205-776-5650 • BTSAdmin@briarwood.org

NT2022 New Testament I (Gospels-Acts) Dr. Charles Rodgers TUE 5:30-7:30PM WPCBC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Mr. Jeff Townsley WED 6:00-8:00PM WPCST3527 Systematic Theology II (Man-Anthropology) Dr. Jody Anderson THU 7:30-9:30PM GCBC Westminster Presbyterian Church – 237 Johns Road Huntsville, AL * Grace Covenant Baptist Church 330 Cullman Road Arab, AL

MONTGOMERYExtension Coordinator: Lydia Pickett • 334-284-5056 • montgomery@birminghamseminary.org

OT1021 Old Testament I (Gen.-Joshua) Rev. Kirby Smith MON 5:30-7:30PM YMPCOT1623 Advanced Hebrew Rev. Kirby Smith MON 7:30-9:30PM YMPCMS6631 Biblical Theology of Missions Dr. Jiles Williams MON 5:30-7:30PM YMPCBC7630 Marriage & Family Counseling (10) Mr. Lou Priolo TUE 6:30-9:30PM EPC ST3531 Systematic Theology VI (Eschatology) Rev. Lee Bloodworth TUE 5:30-7:30PM YMPC NT2023 New Testament II (Romans-Revelation) Dr. Jim Simoneau THU 5:30-7:30PM YMPCST3550 Bible Interpretation (11) Dr. Bruce Moulton THU 5:30-8:30PM YMPC

(10) BC7630 students must register with and pay tuition to Eastwood Presbyterian Church. Students seeking Seminary credit must also apply and register with the Seminary office and pay a $30 an hour posting fee. Class will begin on September 10th and end on Nov. 20th; registration deadline is Sept. 6th. (11)ST3550 Bible Interpretation class schedule will be: Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 3, 17, 31; Nov. 7, 21; Dec. 12

YMPC-Young Meadows Presbyterian Church 5780 Vaughn Rd. 36116 * EPC – Eastwood Presbyterian Church 5 Arden Rd. 36109

TUSCALOOSA Extension Coordinator: Charles Williams • 205-292-4620 • tuscaloosa@birminghamseminary.org

PT5531 Christian Workers Personal Life Rev. Charles Williams MON 5:30-7:30PM FABCBC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Dr. William Scroggins MON 7:30-9:30PM FABCST3511 Survey of Systematic Theology Rev. Leander Jones TUE 5:30-7:30PM ODBCOT1021 Old Testament I Dr. Bill Thetford TUE 5:30-7:30PM ODBC ST3526 Systematic Theology I (Doctrine of God) Rev. Jim Richwine THU 5:30-7:30PM ODBC AP8611 Advanced Apologetics I Rev. Dan Arsenault THU 5:30-7:30PM ODBC

First African Baptist Church – 2621 Stillman Blvd. 35401* Open Door Baptist Church 1761 McFarland Blvd. N 35406

* Old Testament I-III, New Testament I-II, and Systematic Theology I-VI do not need to be taken in any particular order