Pentecostal Theological Seminary - Alumni and Friends

PTS Commencement Ceremony is now available for on Demand Viewing at Spirit Network in English and Spanish.

PTS Commencement Service 2023 Pentecostal Theological Seminary Graduation 2023 - May 27, 2023 Servicio de inicio en español https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/videos/graduation-2023-spanish-1

PTS will offer a Certicate in Mentoring and Coaching for Pentecostal Ministry, beginning this upcoming Spring semester. This certificate program will consist of 4 courses and is designed to provide students with a basic orientation to mentoring and coaching for Pentecostal leadership development. Contemporary practices of coaching and mentoring will be evaluated from biblical-historical, theological, and for formational perspectives. For more information, contact Lee Seals, Admissions Office, [email protected] or call 423-478-7725.

Pentecostal Theological Seminary - ANNOUNCES
Preparations to Launch
Center for African Descent Studies
At the recent PTS Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved the establishment of the Center for African Descent Studies. Once established, the Center (CADS) will offer certificate programs associated with the Black renewal studies in the Pentecostal tradition, as well as, providing signature courses at the graduate and post-graduate levels. Plans are for CADS to be established by the Summer/Fall of 2023.
Dr. Clifton Clarke will serve as the Executive Director of the program. Dr. Clark is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, educator, and respected author. Education is one of Dr. Clarke’s passion. Dr. Clarke is a highly respected seasoned leader who has trained thousands all over the world. He has worked in universities in various capacities in the UK, Africa, and the USA. As a theologian and Biblical scholar, Dr. Clarke believes theological training is a critical part of ministry preparation and development. His background includes serving as Associate Dean of the William E. Pannell Center for African American Church Studies and World Christianity, Fuller Theological Seminary; visiting professor at Salem University in Nigeria; Perez University Ghana; and Birmingham Christian College UK (Church of Pentecost). He will bring a wealth of ministry experience and visionary leadership to the PTS Center for African Descent Studies.
For more information, contact PTS, Academic Dean’s Office at 423/478-1131, or www.ptseminary.edu.
https://www.ptseminary.edu/news-pt-seminary-details.php...

November 15, Dr. Esdras Betancourt received his crown of righteousness. On behalf of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary family, we express our sincere condolences. Dr. Betancourt and his wife Mary are installed members of the PTS Hall of Prophets. Through the endowed scholarship fund in their names, their legacy will live on perpetually investing into future generations of those called to ministry.

Dr. Esdras Betancourt was born April 21, 1935, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Reverend Angel and Emma Betancourt. Mary was born May 13, 1935, in Gadsden, Alabama to D.B. and Mary Brannon, Jr. While attending Lee College, Esdras met Mary and they were married April 21, 1961, and later blessed with a son Angelo and daughter, Damaris.

Esdras attended New York Theological Seminary obtaining the following degrees: Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Religious Education, Master of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Ministry.

Dr. Betancourt taught at the International Bible Seminary in Switzerland and served as the Director of Youth and Christian Education for the Eastern Spanish Division. He also served in the following areas: Dean of Hispanic Students at New York Theological Seminary, President of the Spanish Institute of Ministry, Academic Dean at West Coast Christian College, Spanish District Overseer for the Western Spanish Territory, the Hispanic and MIP Program Coordinator and then became the Director of the Department of Hispanic Ministries of the Church of God. He travelled to and taught in almost all Latin American countries. Together, Esdras and Mary pastored several churches over the years including planting and pastoring a church in Ooltewah, TN following their retirement.

Mary Betancourt graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a BSN in nursing and from Loma Linda University with a Master of Public Health. She was an excellent nurse and served as Director of Nursing at Lee College, Royal Care, and finally was an instructor at Cleveland State Community College. Mary went to be with the Lord, January 16, 2020.

Dr. Esdras and Mary Betancourt exemplified the essence of servant leadership and throughout their ministry made significant contributions to Hispanic Ministries!

Dr. Arrington's books on LOGOS

Great news! Eight of Dr. French Arrington's most recent books are now available on the LOGOS Bible software. They are searchable, quotable, formatted so you can cut and paste into a document, etc.

French L. Arrington Collection (8 vols.) French L. Arrington was professor of New Testament Greek and Exegesis at the Church of God Theological Seminary and formerly taught at Lee University, where he chaired the Department of Bible Theology. A respected Bible scholar and teacher, Dr. Arrington has served his denomination as a pastor and L...

Dr. Silvina González
Missionary/Misionera
The relationship of theology with missionary work / La relación de la teología y la actividad misionera.

https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/spn-on-location/videos/interview-with-dr-silvina-gonzalez

Interview with Dr. Silvina González - SPN "On Location" @ 78th General Assembly Church of God - PTS | SPN Dr. Silvina González Missionary/Misionera The relationship of theology with missionary work / La relación de la teología y la actividad misionera.

Rev. José Raúl Febus Paris
Chicago - North Central / Chicago Norte Central
The impact of theological education in developing ministers / El impacto de la educación teológica en el desarrollo ministerial.

https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/spn-on-location/videos/interview-with-rev-jose-raul-febus-paris

Interview with Rev. José Raúl Febus Paris - SPN "On Location" @ 78th General Assembly Church of God - PTS | SPN Rev. José Raúl Febus Paris Chicago - North Central / Chicago Norte Central The impact of theological education in developing ministers / El impacto de la educación teológica en el desarrollo ministerial.

Dr. Hector Cancino
Chile
Administrator/Administrador
Theological education and its impact in Latin America / La educación teológica y su impacto en América Latina.

https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/spn-on-location/videos/interview-with-dr-hector-cancino

Dr. Mireya Alvarez
Guatemala
Educator/Educador
The impact of women in theological education/El impact de la musher en la educación teológica

https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/spn-on-location/videos/interview-with-dr-mireya-alvarez

SPN On Location Interview with Dr. Mireya Alvarez - SPN "On Location" @ 78th General Assembly Church of God - PTS | SPN Dr. Mireya Alvarez Guatemala Educator/Educador The impact of women in theological education/El impact de la musher en la educación teológica

Eric Lacks
Pastor, The Well in Pulaski, TN
This interview includes discussions on how to create healthy cultures in the local church context that also allow space for the next generation of leaders to emerge and grow in their ministries.

https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/spn-on-location/videos/spn-on-location-interview-with-eric-lacks

SPN On Location Interview with Eric Lacks - SPN "On Location" @ 78th General Assembly Church of God - PTS | SPN Eric Lacks Pastor, The Well in Pulaski, TN This interview includes discussions on how to create healthy cultures in the local church context that also allow space for the next generation of leaders to emerge and grow in their ministries.

Travis and Sharon Ballinger
Pastors, Redemption Point Church of God
In this interview, Travis and Sharon Ballinger talk about the ministry of Alma’s Closet which provides new clothing at no cost for female missionaries that come to the General Assembly. The story of Redemption Point Church is shared as well as how the Ballingers have led through its formation out of a merger of two historic Tennessee Churches of God while navigating the tragic death of two members of the ministry team over the last five years. They discuss how that has led to a powerful atmosphere of revival and restoration.

https://www.spiritnetwork.tv/spn-on-location/videos/spn-on-location-interview-with-travis-and-sharon-ballinger

SPN On Location Interview with Travis and Sharon Ballinger - SPN "On Location" @ 78th General Assembly Church of God - PTS | SPN Travis and Sharon Ballinger Pastors, Redemption Point Church of God In this interview, Travis and Sharon Ballinger talk about the ministry of Alma’s Closet which provides new clothing at no cost for female missionaries that come to the General Assembly. The story of Redemption Point Church is sha....