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A Heart for Teaching Bible Study Conference |
On Monday, September 13, Hardin-Simmons University will partner with the Baptist General Convention of Texas Bible Study Team and numerous regional Pastors and Ministers to present a free, one-day resourcing conference on Bible Study in the local church.
The conference, titled "A Heart for Teaching: Bible Study in a Congregational Context", will explore the impact of a holistic approach to Bible Study throughout the preaching, teaching and service ministries of the church while inspiring church leaders in their call to be teachers.Pastors, ministers, Bible Study leaders and teachers, deacons, students, or anyone in your congregation passionate about teaching God's Word will benefit from this regional conference.
The conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. with attendee check-in. Though the conference is free, attendees must register to attend. Attendees who register on or by Wednesday, September 9th will receive complimentary tickets to the Bible Study Resourcing Luncheon being held at Noon. Three general sessions and a breakout and discussion time will provide attendees opportunity to dialogue with presenters and with one another so they can perhaps take home new ideas or be reassured that their role as a teacher makes a difference.The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. with a powerful final general session "Teaching with Purpose".
To reserve your space at this free, one-day conference, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. To see a full listing of conference presenters and topic descriptions, CLICK HERE. |
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Search for a New Logsdon Dean Underway
The search process for selecting a new Logsdon Dean is progressing as a result of the May announcement that Dr. Thomas V. Brisco, the Dean of Logsdon Seminary and School of Theology since 2003, would be appointed as the new Provost and Chief Academic Officer for Hardin-Simmons University, a position which he assumed on June 1. Until the search process is complete, Dr. Don Williford, Professor of New Testament, will serve as the Interim Dean for Logsdon, a task that will include administrative responsibility for seminary, graduate and undergraduate programs. Williford returns to Logsdon after serving as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs for HSU during the 2009-2010 year. Dr. Bob Ellis, Phillips Professor of Hebrew & Old Testament and Associate Dean of Logsdon Seminary will continue to provide operational leadership for the Seminary. In late May, Hardin-Simmons University President Dr. Lanny Hall announced a timeline for the search, which included the formation of both a search committee and a search advisory committee, the formulation of a position profile, the posting of the position announcement and the evaluation of candidates. Applicants are currently being accepted for this position. Evaluation of candidates will begin August 2, 2010. The search committee is comprised of
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