Please allow me a confession. I find recording sermons difficult. My head is always in the wrong position for the camera. The light isn’t quite right. I like to speak without notes direct to the camera, but the flow is less than smooth. In addition, I find myself overwhelmingly tempted to start over. St. Paul’s […]
Fritz Friton has been an integral part of the VTS community. Before joining the staff, Fritz provided painting and wallpapering services as a contractor. His work was of such high quality that VTS made the decision to hire him on full-time. Since then Fritz has remodeled countless kitchens, done amazing carpentry work all over campus, […]
The first possibility of snow in Alexandria comes today and tomorrow. While we will have to wait and see how much snow will accumulate, it is a good time to review the Seminary’s snow policy. A decision will be made regarding closures of offices and The Butterfly House and cancellation of classes by 6:00 […]
Carol Jubinski’s VTS connections are long and deep. Carol’s husband, Chris, is a VTS graduate, and she has been a VTS staff member two different times. Carol first came to VTS as the assistant to Mary Hix, the vice president for finance and administration, serving until her husband accepted a call to California. What greater […]
In the hierarchy of publishing houses, the university presses are near the top. These books will not sell millions, but because of the rigorous peer review system, the quality of the books is always good. Academics in the same field are forced to engage with these books, and research libraries will make sure that they […]
I was intrigued to learn of the Advent Calendar project created by “Amplify Female Composers.” Last Wednesday, the Calendar marked the launch of a beautiful piece by our very own Dr. Marty Burnett. Taking those beautiful words by Charles Wesley, it is a delightful composition for “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus.” Click the play button on […]
For many, the month of December can be a busy season – preparing for the end of the term, preparing for the holidays, and preparing ourselves for the arrival of the Christ Child. In our Christian tradition, this is a time of hopeful waiting, as well, that can be a challenge to observe. Tomorrow morning, the […]
During a Policy Administrative Meeting, Dr. Mitzi Budde made a plea: “I understand the Dean’s Commentary highlighting the difference between the pre-Thanksgiving campus and the post-Thanksgiving campus,” she observed. “I get that much of the campus is now closed. However, could you please do a Commentary highlighting the many departments that are still working post-Thanksgiving […]
As we move into December, some have already started thinking about the New Year — maybe even making some resolutions. If there’s one thing we can say for certain about 2020, it proved that leaders need to be adaptive and nimble. But what else? TryTank Experimental Lab, our joint project with General Theological Seminary of New […]
In 2002, Tami Shepherd joined the VTS staff as Registrar. As the spouse of a recent graduate, Tami was already familiar with the Seminary — which was a real asset for her, as well as for the faculty and students. There is so much to admire about Tami as a person and as a professional. […]