Faculty/Staff

David Bartlett, professor of New Testament, published an article titled “Lectionary Commentaries: A Review of Recent Publications” for Call to Worship, Year B; taught adult Bible courses on 1 Corinthians at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, and Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur, GA; preached for All Saints Day at All Saints Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara, CA; and lectured and preached at the Presbyterian Seminary, Seoul, South Korea……..Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi, professor of world Christianity, published a chapter titled “The Future of Christian Mission in an Era of World Christianity” in Chalice Introduction to Theology, edited by Peter Goodwin Heltzel for Chalice Press, St. Louis, MO; published “Historia general de las Misiones” (Colección Historia), with Justo L. Gonzalez for CLIE, Barcelona, Spain; gave the keynote address and delivered three lectures at the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Arizona Assembly in celebration of 100 years of ministry in the region; and conducted a workshop on “Muslim and Christian Encounters: History and Theology for a Time of Conflict” for the MSES Bilingual Program, Synod of Central Florida …….Pamela Cooper-White, professor of pastoral theology, care and counseling, published in Pastoral Psychology an article titled “Interrogating Integration, Dissenting Dis-integration: Multiplicity as a Positive Metaphor in Therapy and Theology,” and the introduction to a special double issue on multiplicity for the journal; contributed to the “Feasting on the Word” commentary, Year C, Vol. 4, Propers 25-26 and All Saints Day at Columbia Theological Seminary; was elected to serve through 2010 as co-editor-in-chief/publications editor for Journal for Pastoral Theology; gave a plenary presentation on “Divine Politics, Human Politics: Theological and Clinical Constructions of Power” for the Society for Pastoral Theology’s Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA; presented “Sacred Space as Potential Space: The Transforming and Empowering Potential of Sacred Built  Environments” to the Society of Anglican and Lutheran Theologians, Chicago, IL; served on a Psychology, Culture and Religion (PCR) panel for the book Mourning Religion at the American Academy of Religion, Chicago, IL; chaired the PCR session “After September 11: Psychological and Religious Reflections on Terror and Anxiety;” co-chaired the American Academy of Religion Program Unit, PCR Group; and served as featured presenter at the American Association of Pastoral Counselors Eastern/Northeast Regional Conference on “Many Voices: Embracing Multiplicity—God, Persons, and Psychotherapy,” Williamstown, MA…….Dent Davis (DMin ’89), dean and vice president for Lifelong Learning, published a chapter on “Learning as a Model for Developing and Promoting Lifelong Learning for Ministry” for the revised edition of A Lifelong Call to Learn; led a retreat on spiritual leadership for pastors in St. Andrews Presbytery; presented a paper on “Congregational Empowerment and Renewal through Community Involvement” with Jerry Alexander (DMin ’05) at the conference “Revisioning Leadership for a Hope Filled World” at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, Atlanta; led a staff retreat for First church, Sumter, SC; participated in the symposium on “Discerning a Moral Environmental Ethic” at Maryville College, Maryville, TN; and lectured on adult development, spiritual growth, and Jung’s psychological typology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville…….Mark Douglas, associate professor of Christian ethics, led a continuing education retreat for pastors in Montreat, NC; took a group of MDiv seniors to Louisville, KY, to discuss with denominational leaders and seniors from other seminaries the early years of parish ministry; taught a course on Providence at First church, Atlanta; co-chaired the “Ethics and Biblical Interpretation” consultation at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Boston, MA; and continued work on the Investigative Panel of the State Bar of Georgia and the Institutional Review Board of Northside Hospital, Atlanta …….Sarah Erickson ’03, associate director of Lifelong Learning, led worship at First church, Jonesboro, GA; began co-teaching a class series on the Christmas portion of “Messiah” for the Kerygma Bible study at North Decatur (GA) church…….Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Associate Professor of Preaching, preached at the installation of Marcella Auld Glass ’08, at Southminster church, Boise, ID; preached at the ordination of Tricia Dillon Thomas ’06, at Seven Oaks church, Columbia, SC; taught three day-long ecumenical events on preaching to pastors from Eau Claire, Appleton, and Madison, WI, for the Wisconsin Council of Churches; was keynote speaker at the annual gathering of the Presbyterian Camping and Conference Center Association (PCCCA), Zephyr Point, NV…….Stephen Hayner, Peachtree Associate Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, preached, taught classes on “Jeremiah: Prophet for Hard Times” and “Tough Questions,” and lead a retreat on “Parenting with Persistence” at Peachtree church, Atlanta, GA; served as a consultant for the board of governance of the International Justice Mission-Canada, Toronto, Ontario; gave the keynote address and taught a class on “The Missional Church” at the Wee Kirk, Montreat Conference Center; spoke on “What Must the Church Do to Survive?” for the Church Institute at First church, Columbus, GA; served as a delegate to the PC(USA) Evangelism Consultation, Stony Point Center, NY; served as chair ofthe board for the International Justice Mission, Washington, DC…….Paul Huh, assistant professor of worship and director of Korean American ministries, attended the first meeting of the Presbyterian Hymnal Committee in Louisville, KY…….Doug MacMillan, director of development, preached at First church, Warner Robins, GA; led a workshop on “Building Healthy Congregations” for the Florida presbytery; preached at Oconee church, Watkinsville, GA; and gave the keynote address at the stated meeting of the Tampa Bay presbytery…….Cam Murchison, dean of faculty/executive vice president/professor of ministry, attended the Association of Theological Schools Consultation on Faculty Vocation and Governance meeting; taught an officers’ training class and preached at First church, Beaufort, SC…….Rodger Nishioka, Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education, preached at the Sunnyvale church (CA) congregational retreat; preached at First church, Fargo, ND; taught at the Center for Christian Studies at First church, Columbus, GA; preached at the installation service for Kevin Hay at First church, Wilmington, NC; gave the charge at the ordination and installation service of Phil Brown at St. Luke’s church, Dunwoody, GA; preached at the installation service for Kathryn Threadgill at Westminster church, Greensboro, NC; spoke at the stewardship dinner for  Sardis church, Charlotte, NC; taught at the South Central Church Educators conference at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX; taught at the Great Lakes Church Educators conference, Indianapolis, IN……. Kathleen O’Connor, William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament, published two articles: “A Family Comes Undone (Jer 2:1-4:2)” in Faith Facing Trauma, volume 105 of Review & Expositor; and “Voices Arguing About Meaning” in Lamentations in Ancient and Contemporary Contexts, edited by Nancy C. Lee and Carleen Mandolfo for the Society of Biblical Literature; became president of the Catholic Biblical Association and lead a session of the Feminist Hermeneutics Task Force on reading biblical texts from one’s cultural context at Fordham University, NY; taught two classes on “Genesis for Regeneration” at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Atlanta, GA; presented a paper titled “Some Uses of Violence in Jeremiah” at the meeting of the Academy of Homiletics, Boston, MA; attended a meeting of the Council of the Society of Biblical Literature, in Atlanta…….Marcia Y. Riggs, J. Erskine Love Professor of Christian Ethics, Preached for “Women’s Day,” at Hemphill A.M.E. Zion Church, Summerville, GA; gave the Shelby Rooks Lecture at Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL; served as consultant to the Fox Theatre’s Education Program and participated on an ethics panel discussing the musical Wicked……..Christine Roy Yoder, associate professor of Old Testament literature, language, and exegesis, taught a six-week introductory Old Testament course via video conferencing for Village church, Prairie Village, KS; taught a class on Proverbs at Nassau church, Princeton, NJ; participated in a working group on “theology and desire” at the American Academy of Religion’s national meeting in Chicago, IL; attended the Society of Biblical Literature national meeting, Boston, MA; taught a fall Bible study course on Proverbs for Columbia’s Center for Lifelong Learning.

 

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Welcome!

Davis Bailey ’08 joined the staff of Media Services in October. He is media services technician.

 

Godspeed!

Anna Louise Murchison, interim staff associate in Lifelong Learning, resigned at the end of October to move to Miami, FL.

 

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