Monday, Feb. 1, 2010
posted in Weekly Updates, on Feb 11, 2010 byDR. JERRY A. JOHNSON TO BRING SPRING CONVOCATION MESSAGE, Tuesday, Feb. 2
Dr. Jerry A. Johnson serves as Vice President for Academic Development, Academic Dean, and Professor of Ethics and Theology at MBTS. He comes to Midwestern from Criswell College in Dallas, where he served as President and Professor of Theology and Ethics. Prior to Criswell, he was Dean of Boyce College at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has over 15 years of pastoral experience in Texas, Colorado, and Kentucky. Johnson holds a B.A. from Criswell College, an M.A. from Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Southern Seminary. His leadership in the Southern Baptist Convention includes chairmanship for both the Board of Trustees of Southern Seminary and the SBC Committee on Order of Business. He and his wife, Rhonda, have two children.
CHAPEL SERVICE FEATURES BFC’S LAWRENCE CORLEY, Wednesday, Feb. 3
During today’s service, Midwestern will host a presentation by Lawrence Corley, Director of Builders for Christ, based in Birmingham, Ala. The BFC network of volunteers will join hands with MBTS between Memorial Day and Labor Day to assist in the construction of the Chapel at Midwestern complex. During the presentation, students, faculty, staff and visitors will receive up-to-the-minute insight into the details of the upcoming construction project. Since 1982, Corley and the BFC network have spearheaded efforts to assist Southern Baptist churches and organizations primarily in the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. to build quality facilities with the goal of reaching people in those areas with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition to his work with BFC, Corley is the President of CTSM Architects, Inc., in Birmingham.
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UPCOMING CHAPEL SPEAKER SCHEDULE
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Feb. 9 – Rev. Bob F. Loggins, Prayer & Spiritual Awakening Specialist, Mo. Baptist Convention
Feb. 10 – Mr. Anthony W. Allen, Senior VP for Administration, MBTS
Feb. 16 – Dr. Stephen J. Andrews, Professor of Old Testament, Hebrew and Archaeology, MBTS
Feb. 17 – Dr. Dick Eastman, President Every Home for Christ (Day of Prayer)
Feb. 23 – Dr. Steve Dighton, Senior Pastor, Lenexa Baptist Church
Feb. 24 – TBA
March 2 – Mrs. Cindy Winters, Widow of MBTS Alumnus, Dr. Fred Winters
March 3 – Chapel Complex Ground Breaking Ceremony
March 9 – Dr. Gordon Fort, VP at Office of Global Strategy, IMB (IMB Week)
March 10 – Dr. Jerry Rankin, President of IMB (IMB Week)
March 16 – Dr. Tony Lambert, Pastor, First Southern Baptist Church in Oklahoma City
March 17 –TBA
March 23-24 – Spring Break
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FOOD PANTRY
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Upcoming Food Pantry dates:
Feb. 25
Mar. 25
Apr. 29
The Midwestern Food Pantry is located in the Koehn & Myers Center (lower level, back side), and is available to all admitted MBTS students and their families. It is generally open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 4 - 7 p.m. Students may pick up food only for themselves and immediate family members (not for roommates or neighbors).
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THE VINE’S CAFÉ
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The Vine’s Café knows how busy you are! Running home for lunch will take up valuable time that you could be using to study. We invite you to stop by The Vine’s for a great meal and time of fellowship. The Vine’s is located just inside the Koehn & Myers Center. Our lunch special menu is always $5.50, and we also have a variety of a la carte items available every day. The lunch specials for next week are as follows:
Monday, Feb. 1 – Bowl of chili and side salad
Tuesday, Feb. 2 – BBQ lunch
Wednesday, Feb. 3 – Mexican meal
Thursday, Feb. 4 – Philly steak sandwich and chips
Friday, Feb. 5 – Lasagna, bread, side salad
ü Beginning Feb. 1, the Vine’s Café will accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover & American Express.
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SALVATION ARMY FACILITY USE
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Maj. Rick Carroll, director of the local Salvation Army congregation located just across N. Oak from our campus, has graciously agreed to allow Midwestern students to use their beautiful, new gymnasium. If you and some friends or family would like to use the facility for basketball, volleyball, etc., just call their office first to confirm availability. Carroll said daytime hours are best. Please identify yourself as a Midwestern student. The gym is located at 5306 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118. Their office phone number is (816) 452-5663.
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LOOKING FOR A MINISTRY POSITION?
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For a complete listing of ministry opportunities that were sent to MBTS, please log into the Student Portal at http://www.mbts.edu/current_students/ and click on "Job Search." This function is available only to current students at this time. MBTS alumni who wish to access job openings or submit their resumes may contact Jesse Spencer at jspencer@mbts.edu or call 816-414-3733.
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LOOKING TO FILL A MINISTRY POSITION?
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If your church is trying to fill a ministry position, Midwestern offers a database of ministry opportunities that is accessible to our students and alumni. Postings will remain listed for four months unless special instructions are given. If you notify us of a position and then fill it, please let us know so that it can be removed from our records.
To submit your church's open ministry position or for more information, contact Jesse Spencer in Student Development at 816-414-3733 or jspencer@mbts.edu.
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OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION
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NEW COURSE ADDED – History of Christianity I will be taught by Dr. Ron Huggins on Tuesday evenings this semester from 6:30 – 9:20 p.m. Any student interested in taking this course may still enroll. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information.
STUDY AT OXFORD THIS SUMMER – The Oxford Distinguished Scholar’s Term will take place July 3 – 7. All interested students should come to an informational meeting following the chapel service on Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. or on Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hefley Dining Room of the Koehn-Myers Center.
CAMPUS-WIDE BLOOD DRIVE – There will be a blood drive in the Trustees Classroom Building near the LifeWay Campus Store on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sign-ups will take place in the chapel lobby on Feb. 16-17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Amy Gilmore at agilmore@mbts.edu for more information.
EUROPE STUDY TOUR 2010 - Join Drs. Mike McMullen, Thor Madsen and Rodney Harrison for the Europe Study Tour 2010 to Germany and Switzerland. The dates are June 18-July 3, and the cost is $2200, including up to 7 hours of academic credit (graduate or undergraduate). A week-long extension (and 3 additional hours) is available for $500. For more information, contact Mindy Akright at makright@mbts.edu, or drop by the doctoral studies office.
TUTORS NEEDED AT MISSION - The City Union Mission is seeking tutors for its after-school program Mondays through Thursdays from 4 - 5 p.m. (for the community) and from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (for guests in the shelter). The folks at the mission are requesting volunteers to help out either occasionally or regularly if possible. For more information about tutoring, contact Travis Bradburn (816) 329-1417 or Kalie George (816) 329-1430 at the Mission or by e-mail at travis@cumission.org and kalie.george@cumission.org.
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MUSIC - Anyone interested in presenting special music for Wednesday chapel services should contact Dr. Eric Foley at 414-3750 or by e-mail at efoley@mbts.edu.
EVANGELISM RESPONSE CENTER - Would you like to share the gospel and minister to people across North America without even leaving your own home? The Evangelism Response Center (ERC) is part of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. It exists to share the Gospel and pray with people over the telephone and Internet. Respondents contact the ERC by phone and Internet after seeing the ERC telephone numbers and Internet addresses on TV ads and programs, radio ads and programs, tracts, print ads, articles, and billboards, etc. The ERC provides a network of volunteers throughout North America who have been trained to communicate the message of Jesus Christ to people by telephone and internet. These Telephone Encouragers and Internet Encouragers make up a new and exciting category of Southern Baptist missions volunteers. You can now share the Gospel with receptive people from all over the United States and Canada from the comfort, safety, and privacy of your own home! For more information, please contact Allen Reger at 816-365-8108 or by e-mail at allenreger@gmail.com.
PULPIT SUPPLY - Fully admitted students and alumni are eligible to participate in our Pulpit Supply program. Local churches often need someone to fill the pulpit, and many students relish the opportunity to gain experience and to preach to a congregation. Midwestern works to connect local churches with students who are interested and eligible. Students may sign up for the program in the Student Development office. If you are a church seeking an individual to fill a pulpit, please contact Amy Gilmore at agilmore@mbts.edu or 816-414-3735.
LIBRARY BOOK SALES - Are you looking for great books at competitive prices? Finding the best in Christian books and DVDs has never been easier. Get affordable prices on top-sellers today! Visit the MBTS Library Book Sales page at http://www.mbts.edu/booksales to view what is currently being offered. All items are 100% guaranteed to be as described and displayed. A wide range of discounts are available for multiple item purchases. For more information, visit the library or e-mail booksales@mbts.edu.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Any announcements to be included in these weekly e-mail Updates (Friday) and/or The Spire (distributed each week in chapel) must be submitted to the MBTS Communications office by the preceding Monday (Monday one week in advance for The Spire). E-mail announcements to communications@mbts.edu.