News & Publications

Today is VTS’ Giving Day

10/15/2021

Today we celebrate the 198th anniversary of our founding with our annual Giving Day to raise money for the mission…

The New Website Tracks our History

10/14/2021

The (still) new VTS website continues to grow and to impress. This week, a new timeline element went live, with…

Sprigg Lecture and Travel

10/13/2021

The Sprigg Lecture yesterday was extraordinary. Dr. Donyelle McCray provided insight into her exciting new project. Using the form of…

The Journey of Ministry

10/12/2021

I found yesterday so moving. It was lovely to talk to alums; the reunion dinner was moving; and the buzz…

Alumni Convocation 2021

10/10/2021

This week we celebrate our wonderful alumni as we prepare to welcome them “home” for Class Reunions and Alumni Convocation.

Symposium on the Spirituality of Children

10/08/2021

Several African proverbs are loosely translated, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This undeniable fact is true for…

The Joy of Formation Groups

10/07/2021

It was Dr. Mitzi Budde who shared at the Policy Administrative Meeting (PAM) how precious her Formation Group — meeting…

Bicentennial Celebration Ideas

10/06/2021

Yesterday, I spoke to Chris Pote, our Archivist. Given the desire of the Board to be more involved in the…

Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion

10/05/2021

Yesterday, I had the first meeting with our AAAS science advisors. AAAS is the American Association for the Advancement of…

Get Your IDI Debrief

10/04/2021

On Friday, I had my IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) debrief. In this year’s Intercultural Competency training course (where I joined…

Farewell to Rachel Holm

10/01/2021

At the lynchpin of all educational institutions is the Registrar. The work and talents of the most brilliant instructors and…

Grateful to Housekeeping for Our Clean Library

09/30/2021

Yesterday morning at 7:30 a.m., I met with Facilities and Housekeeping. As we discussed the work they had for the…