| Calvary awards 27 degrees in May 2009 graduation |
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Nine students received the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) degree, two received the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, 15 received the Master of Divinity, and one received the Master of Theology. Each student provided a testimony of God's blessing and provision for their salvation and training and a brief description of how He has been at work in each student's life. This year’s class is unique: among them are a brother and sister (Aaron and Rose Fisher), two married couples (Brian and Karen Dempsey, Colin and Becky Mansker), and seven children of CBTS alumni (Dan Birkholz, David Casey, Rob Clarke, Becky Mansker, Diana McKee, and Simeon Counterman). John Banks - M.Div. John and Abby currently live in Saint John, NB Canada where he finished his M.Div. through Calvary's Canadian location. They are seeking an opportunity for full-time pastoral ministry in Canada. Daniel Birkholz - M.Div. Dan and Jodi are actively involved at Grace Bible Church in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their desire is to one day be sent from Grace Bible Church to engage in urban church planting. David Casey - M.A.(T.S.) David is also actively involved in the ministry at Grace Bible Church in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Forrest Chapman - M.Div. Forrest and Karen will be continuing their time here in Lansdale as Forrest considers further education and ministry opportunities. Robert Clarke - M.Div. Rob and Gretchen are planning to relocate for further ministry opportunities overseas. Simeon Counterman - M.Div. Simeon and Bonnie continue to be involved in the ministry at Heritage Baptist Church in Flemington, New Jersey. Brian Dempsey - M.Div. and Karen Dempsey - M.A.(T.S.) Brian and Karen will be continuing their time in Lansdale as Brian works on his Master of Theology degree at Calvary. After finishing the Th.M., they are considering ministry in Canada as missionaries. Aaron Fisher - M.A.(T.S.) Aaron and Julie are excited about the opportunities that the Lord has given him to be involved in teaching biblical stewardship principles to churches, pastors, and other believers. Rose Fisher - M.A.C.M. Rose values what she has learned at CBTS and looks forward to putting it into practice as she begins teaching kindergarten at Calvary Baptist School in fall of 2009. Luke Forman – M.Div. Luke will be moving to Minneapolis, where he will marry Jess Flaming and serve together in their local church. Jesse Goins - M.A.(T.S.) Jesse and Monica are currently seeking God’s leading for their future ministry. Kevin Hostettler - M.Div. Kevin and Jenny will be returning to active duty in the US Air Force as a chaplain. Kevin was commissioned as a 2nd Lt (Chaplain Candidate) in May, 2007. Brian Kelly - M.A.(T.S.) Brian and Kim are ministering at First Baptist Church in Whitesville, West Virginia, where he was recently called to be the pastor. Richard Kolmus - M.A.(T.S.) Rich and Melissa Kolmus are currently seeking a church where they can serve God and His people through full time pastoral ministry. Steven Leap - M.A.(T.S.) Steven and Roxanne are involved in the ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where he is the assistant pastor. Steven looks forward to serving as a senior pastor in the future. Colin Mansker - M.Div. and Rebecca Mansker – M.A.C.M. Colin and Becky are making plans to move overseas over the summer. Becky has the opportunity to teach secondary math at an international school, and Colin will be in full-time language study. Michael Martin – M.Div. Mike has been serving at Immanuel Baptist Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and is considering God's leading regarding evangelistic and Spanish ministries. Diana McKee - M.A.(T.S.) Diana is looking forward to any opportunities that God gives her to minister in her local church and defend her faith with those around her. Timothy Miller – M.Div. Tim and Hannah desire to start a ministry at a public college and will pursue that opportunity while working toward a Ph.D. in Christian Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary. Michael Morgan - M.Div. Mike and Bethany are ministering in Land O’Lakes, Florida, where they are involved in a church plant. Mike is currently the Worship Pastor at Gathering Point Church, recently planted by a group of CBTS graduates. Paul Perreault - M.Div. Paul has been the Children’s Pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, for the past four years and will continue there after graduation. Micah Potter - M.Div. Micah and Jerian will be moving to Henry, Illinois, where they will serve at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Peter Radford - Th.M. Pete is the music pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Lansdale and is a member of the CBTS Old Testament faculty. Richard Vasso - M.Div. Rick and Becky will continue to be involved in the ministry at Chelten Baptist Church in Dresher, Pennsylvania, and anticipate further service in discipleship ministry. Robert Vigil - M.A.(T.S.) Rob and Renee are seeking God’s leading in the next several months following his ordination this year. |
| Last Updated on June 9, 2009 |
Calvary held its 30th commencement May 16, graduating 27 students, including 15 Master of Divinity students. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. Charles McLain, Chair of Old Testament and Director of Assessment at Calvary. Dr. McLain, celebrating twenty-five years of service at the seminary, brought an address based on key Bible passages God has used throughout his ministry.