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Gordon Kenworthy Reed

Gordon Kenworthy Reed: 1930-2021

PCA Founder Had a Heart for Small Congregations

Reed served several key PCA churches and institutions, including as the first director of Ridge Haven, on the faculty at Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson, and as a founder of RTS Charlotte.

Dr. David B. Calhoun

Dr. David B. Calhoun: 1937 – 2021

Celebrating a Life of Service to the Lord

The entire Seminary community grieves with Dr. Calhoun’s family and friends at the loss of this faithful servant of God, yet we rejoice as well that he is now face to face with the Savior he loved and served so well.

John Kyle: 1926-2020

Pastor, Missionary, and First MTW Coordinator

John Emery Kyle went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

J. I. Packer, ‘Knowing God’ Author, Dies at 93

The influential evangelical theologian leaves a final lesson for the church: Glorify Christ every way.

James McKenzie Baird: 1928-2020

PCA Founder Called for a Return to Biblical Standards

“I remember when Jim was serving as moderator at the 12th General Assembly. All though the proceedings, he would take time to stop us to pray, or sing a hymn, especially when things were getting tense.”

Church Man Tom Leopard Goes Home

“He loved the Lord and really wanted to advance God’s call through the church,” says Frank Barker, Jr., pastor emeritus at Briarwood, who helped lead Leopard to the Lord.

In Memorium: Kevin Collins

The RTS family is deeply saddened to inform you that Dr. Kevin Collins was in a fatal car accident this morning in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kevin was a great friend and colleague. He will be dearly missed.

R.C. Sproul: 1939 – 2017

A Man Who Thoroughly Enjoyed Life

Born on February 13, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sproul passed away on December 14 at the age of 78, going home to the Lord whose Word he relentlessly and fearlessly defended.

Morton Smith: 1923-2017

Leading voice in the founding of the PCA

Perhaps most notably, Dr. Smith was a leading voice in the founding of the Presbyterian Church in America, and he served as the denomination’s first Stated Clerk. His final working years were spent as a professor and dean at the Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1987-2012.

Dr. George Long, Former Pastor At Lookout Mountain Presbyterian, Dies

Dr. George W. Long, Jr., pastor at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church from 1964-1986, passed away Wednesday.

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