The following members of the Class of 2010 were recognized for acheivements during their studies at the divinity school:
- Doug Windley - Eerdmans’ Excellence in Biblical Studies Award
- Sonny Flowers - Lifeway Excellence in Christian Ministry Award
- Austin Preik - Zondervan Greek Language Award
- Ken Terry - Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Excellence Award
Ken Terry was also the first DMin graduate at the divinity school.
Alumni
- Mary Ridings (MA, 09) is getting married on July 3rd. Congratulations, Mary. She is also looking for a place of ministry in the area. Please contact the school if you know of opportunties.
- Austin Preik (MA, 10) preached his first message on Sunday, April 25th, at River Oaks Community Church in Clemmons, NC. You can listen to the message by clicking http://riveroakschurch.org/Sermon_Detail.asp?sermon-id=604180081.
- Michael Fulp (MDiv, 08) has accepted the call of Science Hill Friends Church to serve as their pastor.
- Jacque Coffee (MA, 08) is known for her ministry through contemporary art. Visit Jacque’s website http://www.jacquecoffee.com/index.html to learn more.
- Doug Windley (MDiv, 10) was recently selected along with four other Army National Guard Chaplains to receive Clinical Pastoral Education training at the Durham V.A. Medical Center. Training began April 26th and includes 300 hours of pastoral care and 100 hours in education over an 11 week period.
- Evelyn Tobin (MTS, 02) will retire from her staff position at John Wesley College this summer.
Faculty
- Terry Eddinger’s article, “A Family in Crisis: King David’s,” appears in the Summer 2010 issue of the Biblical Illustrator.
- The Institute of Christian Growth, founded by Bill Wilson, Distinguished Professor of Counseling at CEDS, is now a part of the divinity school.
- Visit Mark Nickens’ website and discover the world of church history. www.christiantimelines.com
- J. L. Williams will be teaching Creating a Global Vision in the Local Church in Summer School (June 1-4). The course is designed to help the local church see beyond its own community and develop a global perspective of God’s activity. It will cover culturally sensitive strategies for members to become involved wi…th believers from other parts of the world through tactical support and enrichment projects as well as short-term mission trips.
- Darryl Bodie will be teaching Studies in the Life of David in Summer School (June 14-18). The course will focus on the relationships David had in the different stages of his life with God and others. It will also look at the struggles and victories, sins and consequences, writings and accomplishments of a man who sought the heart of God. Students will consider how to apply the lessons from his life to present day situations. Syllabus is on the website.
- Joey Faucette will be facilitating field education projects (Ministry Experience I) during June and July. Interested students should contact the administrative office immediately. ME 751 will be offered in the fall semester for MDiv students.
School
- The divinity school has received a grant from the Larson Foundation to fund five (5) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships. Applicants must request a Scholarship Application Form from the administrative offices. CEDS wishes to express it’s appreciation to the Larson family for it’s support of theological education.
- The book sale at the divinity school will continue through summer school. Hardcovers are $2 and paperbacks are $1. New books are being added weekly.
- Applications are now being accepted for the new DMin in Pastoral Leadership program. The prospectus for the program can be found at http://www.ceds.edu/forms/dmin-prospectus-10-11.pdf. An application form can be accessed at http://www.ceds.edu/forms/dmin-application-form.pdf.
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Dear Friends & Partners:
After retiring from being CEO of NDI and turning over the leadership to my son, Joseph, I have accepted a professorship at the Carolina Evangelical Divinity School(CEDS). Because my good friend and long-time associate, Dr. Bill Wilson, also teaches there, he has urged me for a number of years to join the faculty. He felt I had a lot to share about global missions from my more than 4 decades of travel, teaching, preaching and mentoring. However, I knew that my priority and passion was not in an academic classroom but “in the field” and out on the “cutting edge” of what God was doing around the world—especially among the unreached and underreached. So I knew I could not be both on location and in the itineracy at the same time. But Dr. Frank Scurry, President of CEDS, graciously created a special position that fit my calling. As you can see, he has given me the title of “Professor-at-Large,” which means I can continue to travel and teach. Therefore, like John Wesley I can still say: “The world is my parrish!”
However, in my new capacity I will teach at least one concentrated course a year at the CEDS Campus in Greensboro. This is a required class entitled “Creating a Global Vision in the Local Church.” The class dates are June 1 - 4, 2010. Future courses will be announced on this new special “CEDS Page” on my web site. For further information about CEDS, please write or email:
Carolina Evangelical Divinity School
2400 Old Chapman St
Greensboro, NC, 27403
336-315-8660
www.ceds.edu
I am also excited to announce that I plan to teach a course each month beginning in September, 2010 - May, 2011. These will be taught locally in Burlington from a Sunday night through Friday night. Non academic Certificates will be provided through CEDS for those who desire them. However, anyone and everyone will be invited to sit in on these Bible Studies at no cost. I will announce the monthly dates soon so that you can plan to attend and invite your friends.
Since I will be teaching only one week a month locally, I will still continue my domestic and international travel and ministry the other weeks—just like I have done for the past 4 decades. Thanks so much for your love, prayers and support for this “new direction” in my life and ministry.
Finally, please take a moment to read a special letter from my dear friend and associate, Dr. Bill Wilson, about our years of friendship and partnership. The letter can be read by clicking here. He has been one of my primary mentors for over 3 decades whose spiritual and psychiatric wisdom have taught me so much.
With His Love
Dr. JL Williams
Founder, New Directions International (Retired)
President of International Missions
Impact of Hope International
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I am primarily an evangelist and teacher who travels around the world in apostolic ministry as God leads and enables me. In addition to preaching and teaching the Bible, I mentor our key partners to be more strategic and impactful for the Gospel in their countries and cultures, just as they continue to mentor me. I am relationally focused rather than program or project focused in ministry relationships and partnerships. 
