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Renewing MindsAnnual Report 2016Do not beconformed tothis world, butbe transformedby the renewingof your minds,so that you maydiscern what isthe will of God —what is good andacceptable andperfect.Romans 12:2
With this annual report, we invite you tojoin us in celebratingthe past year at CTS, and thanking God for the manyways — in classrooms and café conversations, chapelservices and public events — that all of our minds arerenewed every day.We celebrate new and newly invigorated educationalprograms, including the world’s first PhD in AfricanAmerican Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric. We celebratehow so many at CTS are putting our hands and ourhearts to work on some of the most pressing issuesof the day in Central Indiana, putting faith intoaction. We celebrate the arrival of our extraordinarynew dean of faculty, Dr. Leah Gunning Francis. Andmost of all, we celebrate our students and alumni,extraordinary children of God learning to lead, healand love the world.As a school with origins rooted in the abolitionistmovement, CTS is deeply committed to an active,renewing Christian faith. Read on to learn moreabout how our work this year has engaged the fivecore practices at the heart of who we are: inspire,lead, serve, love and live.Even as we celebrate, we are profoundly grateful andhumbled by your prayers and support. Our mission— to form disciples of Jesus Christ for church andcommunity leadership to serve God’s transformingof the world — is as important for God’s creation asit’s ever been. We hope you’ll join us on the journeyahead, for the sake of the next generation of leaderswho inspire, lead, serve, love and live out ministriesworth celebrating.Dr. Matthew Myer BoultonPresident and Professor of Theology2Dan EvansChair, Board of Trustees
InspireCTS Introduces the World’sFirst PhD in African AmericanPreaching and Sacred RhetoricYears in the making, CTS announced its newdoctoral program, which will focus on the specialrole that preaching has in the African Americancommunity, viewing it as an art form, a force forsocial change, and an area overdue for academicstudy. “The pulpit has always been a place oftremendous influence in the African Americancommunity, and the CTS PhD will prepare menand women with both the scholarship and practicalunderstanding of preaching to be worthy of thatcall,” said Rev. Dr. Frank Thomas, Nettie Sweeneyand Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics atCTS and Director of the Academy of Preachingand Celebration. “This has the potential to ignitea preaching renaissance in the U.S. that could leadto a revival of American Christianity in the 21stcentury.” CTS will welcome the inaugural PhDclass in January 2017.Communicatingand interpretingthe Christian faiththrough scholarship,worship andeveryday actsof ministry is animmersive, inclusiveand inspiringadventure at CTS.23
An OPEN EmbraceIn April, CTS announcedan agreement with OPEN, acollective of post-evangelical,progressive evangelical,non-denominational and freechurch tradition organizations,leaders, churches and networks.The agreement makes theCTS MDiv available to OPENmembers by offering classes inIndianapolis and other citiesaround the U.S., so students donot have to reside near CTS toobtain the CTS degree.Moral MondayFounder and CivilRights ActivistWilliam BarberPreaches at CTS4And because all CTS MDivstudents can take advantage ofnationwide classes, weeklongintensive classes, online classes,and standard semester schedules,CTS continues to make the MDivjourney more accessible andaffordable for students jugglingwork and family obligations.Classes begin in January 2017.To promote the OPEN MDivarrangement, CTS and OPENhosted a popular speakers tent atthe Wild Goose Festival in NorthCarolina.Dr. William Barber, Presidentof the North Carolina NAACP,pastor of Greenleaf ChristianChurch in St. Goldsboro, NC,and founder of the MoralMondays civil rights movement,preached in the CTS Chapelduring Black History Monthevents. An acclaimed nationalactivist and advocate on civildisobedience, Dr. Barber is anoutspoken critic of inequality.His efforts have reinvigoratedsocial justice movements acrossthe nation.5
LeadDr. Leah Gunning FrancisJoins CTSEquipping individualsto lead is centralto CTS’ mission offorming disciples ofJesus Christ to serveGod’s transformingof the world. Throughclassroom learning,public programs andcampus resources,CTS is developing thenext generation ofleaders.6On June 1, Dr. LeahGunning Francis joinedCTS as Vice Presidentof Academic Affairsand Dean of the Faculty.Through scholarshipand social justiceadvocacy, Dr. Francis’work emphasizes howcommunities of faith can convene andengage diverse constituencies to addresssome of society’s most pressing problems.Dr. Francis relocated to CTS from SaintLouis, where she chronicled reactions toMichael Brown’s death in Ferguson andFaith: Sparking Leadership & AwakeningCommunity (Chalice Press, 2015).Commencement Celebrates 45Graduates and Honors Faith LeadersA trainer of African American church leaders, a pioneer in pastoralcounseling, and the pastor of a global congregation who is knownas a worldwide advocate for justice were recognized with honorarydegrees during Christian Theological Seminary’s 2016 Commencement ceremony on May 21. We also celebrated with 45 graduatesand their families and friends on the grand occasion of completingtheir studies at CTS.Dr. Lawrence Carter, Dean of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, was awarded the HonoraryDoctor of Divinity for his impact in helping to train leaders for theAfrican American church and society through Morehouse’s ChapelAssistants program, as well as for leading the Chapel’s mission inthe development of the Beloved World Community.Dr. Sue Cardwell, CTS Professor Emerita of Psychology andCounseling, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humane Lettersin recognition of her many years of pioneering service offeringhealing and hope to countless students, clients and colleagues. Sheretired from CTS in 1988, after joining the seminary’s staff in 1962and joining the faculty in 1979.Dr. Joel C. Hunter, senior pastor of Northland, A Church Distributed of Longwood, Fla., received the Honorary Doctor of Divinityfor his pioneering work in congregational ministry and leadership,and for his inspiring advocacy of civil rights, environmental issues,and other matters of justice.7
global map that will depictkey events in the history of theChristian Church (Disciples ofChrist). CTS will house the mapand invite collaborators to usethis interactive resource.Media AppearancesEngage CommunitiesLocal and national media helpedto tell the CTS story in 2016. Inmonthly TV news segments,CTS Counseling Center staffshared their expertise on topicsranging from depression in theworkplace to managing holidaystress. Local media also coveredstudent protests and a prayervigil for Orlando. NPR’s Indianapolis affiliate interviewedfaculty and friends on a varietyof topics connected to CTSevents. The Indianapolis BusinessJournal did a deep dive on CTS’ongoing initiatives to transformpastoral education, and theWashington Post reported on theAfrican American PhD program.8CTS partnered with AbileneChristian University to administer a 30,000 grant from theGrants EnhanceWabash Center for TeachingLibrary Resourcesand Learning in Theology andScott Seay, CTS AssociateReligion. The grant fundedProfessor of the History of“The Pedagogy of the Archive”Christianity and Director of the colloquium held in Dallas-Ft.Doctor of Ministry Program, and Worth. Honoring historians,Anthony Elia, Director of Library librarians and archivists fromand Educational Technology,Stone-Campbell Movementearned grants to bolster CTS’academic institutions, thelibrary and archives. A 5,000colloquium initiated collaboragrant from the Private Academic tion toward a digital archive ofLibraries of Indiana will fundhistorical materials supportingproduction of an interactiveteaching.More CTS Classes Connect Students,Clergy and CommunityOpen-to-the-public Lifelong Learningcourses — including “Atheism Old andNew,” “Heaven and Hell” and “Eco-Justice: Human Well Being on a ThrivingEarth” — attracted increased publicparticipation in the 2015-16 academicyear. These Lifelong Learners join with seminary students andclergy members in spiritual debate, ethics discussions and examinations of global and local issues. And because they are not pursuingacademic degrees, the cost per credit hour is reduced.9
Anti-Defamation League InterfaithDirector Lectures at CTSServeOn the heels of Holy Week, CTS partnered withthe Jewish Community Relations Council towelcome Rabbi David Fox Sandmel, Directorof Interfaith Affairs for the Anti-DefamationLeague. Rabbi Sandmel delivered an interfaithlecture entitled, “What Can Christians LearnAbout the New Testament from Jews?” andspoke with the local NPR affiliate about effortsto break down barriers between people of faith.Serving othersis integral to ourChristian faith.Whether leading orwalking alongside,CTS students, facultyand alumni live out acalling to serve.10CTS Alums in Public OfficeCTS alumnus Joe Hogsett was electedMayor of Indianapolis in November2015, and he appointed another CTSalum, Rev. Dr. David Hampton, deputymayor of neighborhood engagement.Where did the two meet? At CTS, ofcourse! Both have remained activein seminary life, appearing on a CTSpanel addressing violence in Indianapolis,for example. Making Indianapolis asafer and more welcoming city are toppriorities for the Hogsett administration.President Matthew Myer Boulton,Mayor Joe Hogsett, and Dean LeahGunning Francis spoke together at apress conference to announce the Cityof Indianapolis’ support for CTS’ newFaith & Action Project, a poverty-fightinginitiative.CTS PresidentInterviewsNew York TimesColumnistthe 2015 Spirit & Place Festival.Brooks challenged the audienceto consider rebalancing “resumévirtues” such as success, wealthand status with “character virtues”such as kindness, honesty andNew York Times columnist andbest-selling author David Brooks faithfulness. Brooks also metwith CTS friends at a receptionjoined CTS President Matthewbefore the event and signedMyer Boulton for a sold-outbooks afterward.conversation at CTS during11
Exploring SystemChange to EndHungerDesmond Tutu Youth Fellows ProgramThe Desmond Tutu Center selected its first group of Youth Fellows,young people from Central Indiana who traveled to South Africa tolearn about reconciliation, social justice work and community development. Upon returning to Indiana, participants are applying whatthey learned to a local social justice project. Ultimately, the programwill provide a framework for young people to emerge as communitypeacemakers. It is supported by a grant from the Simon FamilyFoundation.Dave Miner, a trustee for bothCTS and Bread for the World,along with Matthew Myer Boulton,CTS President and Bread for theWorld Trustee, convened civicand business leaders to explorehow systems change can unlocksolutions to some of humanity’smost pressing problems, includinghunger. The spring public workshop preceded a Fall 2016 LifelongLearning course on using systemchange to end hunger.UnderstandingThe ReconciliationMovementIn summer 2015, Dr. AllanBoesak, Desmond Tutu Chairof Peace, Global Justice andReconciliation Studies and a12CTS Visiting Professor, led 25CTS trustees, staff, faculty andstudents on a 12-day journey toSouth Africa. The delegationmet with leaders and youngactivists still working to undothe damage of apartheid, andparticipated in a forum onracism, violence and humandignity. A highlight of thevisit was meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and hisdaughter, Reverend Mpho Tutu,executive director of the TutuLegacy Foundation.13
LoveTending to the heartsof others by sharinggifts and resourcesis an integralpart of practicingcompassionate care.14Connecting Psycheand SpiritSupporting Partnersof Church LeadersFor 18 years, CTS’Spirituality andPsychotherapyConference hasattracted mentalhealth practitioners who seek tobetter understandthe connectionbetween spirit andpsyche. This year’sconference featuredDr. Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner,Professor of Pastoral Care at PerkinsSchool of Theology and a leadingscholar on theology and psychology.Participants explored the quest toreach one’s fullest potential, healingfrom the injurious emotion of envy,and using spiritual imagery inclinical work.As a pastor’s wife for more thanthree decades, certified lifecoach Dr. Joyce Thomas understands the stress and isolationthat may accompany being apastor’s partner. Through theAcademy of Preaching andCelebration at CTS, Dr. Thomashosts short retreats that allowclergy spouses and life partnersto talk honestly about the challenges they face and lift oneanother up in a supportive, safeenvironment.She recentlylaunched a blogcelebrating therole of the clergyspouse and isplanning additional programs.Clergy Renewal ProgramFosters Reflectionand Renewal“With my soul at rest and time to reflecton the first five years of my ministry,I felt a strong sense of contentmentabout my work, and a sense of joy aboutreturning to that work at the end of thesabbatical.” The experience promptedRev. Faires to become an advocate forchurch leaders taking time away fromtheir roles in the church, so that theycan renew perspective on their callingand serve their congregations withrenewed energy.The Lilly Endowment Clergy RenewalPrograms at Christian TheologicalSeminary provide an opportunity forpastors to step away from the obligations of daily parish life and to engagein a period of renewal and reflection.Returning from one such experiencein Sri Lanka, Rev. Diane Faires wrote,Caring for NeighborsThe Counseling Center at CTSoffered its annual free depressionscreenings and couples checkupsthis year, inviting Central Indianaresidents to gauge their needfor mental health services andbreak down misunderstandingsassociated with mental healthtreatment. The Counseling Centeralso entered into an agreementwith CTS’ neighbor, the MartinLuther King Community Center,to provide services onsite.15
Chapel AssistantBere Gil Soto HelpsCreate InspiringWorship ExperienceLiveStudent GroupsInvigoratedBy walking the talk,individuals model thewords and lessonslived out by JesusChrist during hisministry on Earth.16The CTS Student Association hadan engaged and engaging year, organizing so its members could bettersupport each other, speaking out ondiverse issues ranging from climatechange to the rights of refugees, andplaning events for the good of theseminary. For Black History Month,students created a one-day conferenceon putting faith into action, a performance entitled “My Soul Applaudsat the Sound of Freedom,” a specialChapel service with preaching byRev. Dr. William Barber II, and a bookdrive. The Affinity group, supportingLGBTQ students and allies, organized marchers for the Indy PrideParade and Pride Festival. CTS hostedLatinx Heritage Month activities withRev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre. And, tocare for fellow students, the StudentAssociation office offered freshcoffee during the busiest days of theacademic year.Believing that “We worship notonly with our culture, but alsowith our sorrows and longings,” student Bere Gil Sotoconcluded a three-year stint asChapel Assistant—along theway reforming how CTS doesweekly worship. Her primarycontributions have been tointegrate elements that celebratediversity within the congregation and to empower individuals to bring their personalstories into the worship service.She also created a matrix thatallowed for better planningand communications aboutwho would be preaching andserving.Four Decades of Keeping the Doors OpenAfter 44 years of service, our institutionalmemory, Ralph Riddle, is retiring from the CTSfacilities department. Ralph is known at CTS forconsistently helping those in need — whether itwas the gifts of his talent or whatever treasurehe could spare. Asked why he has been sogenerous, Ralph simply said, “It seemed likethe Christian thing to do.”17
Alumni SnapshotsCTS is grateful for people who engagewith their fellow alumni or provideopportunities for alums to reconnect.From attending (and hosting!) alumnigatherings to institutional leadership andcommunity advocacy, supporting alumnican take many forms.18Dr. Richard L. “Dick” Hamm, formerGeneral Minister and President ofthe Christian Church (Disciples ofChrist) and a CTS Trustee and alum,and his wife Mindy hosted CTS graduates who had not been together inone place since the 1970s. Dick said, “Itwas wonderful to have these longtimefriends in our home and to be in conversation about life, ministry and CTS.We remembered, reflected, laughed alot and even cried together. One thingwas abundantly clear: CTS has been aprimary shaping force and resource inthe lives and ministries of each of us!”Trustee Liz Klimes hosted analumni gathering honoringDr. Joel C. Hunter, seniorpastor of Northland, A ChurchDistributedof Longwood,Fla., Dr. Hunterreceived anHonorary Doctorof Divinity fromCTS during Commencementweekend and preached at theBaccalaureate service.CTS alum Rickey McCray’schurch-planting ministry goesbeyond congregational life toimproving neighborhoods andcreating work opportunitiesfor youth. Rickey raised fundsto pay teens to provide lawnmowing servicesto neighbors whodid not have thephysical or financial resources totend their lawns.The program isa win-win-win.At-risk youth areemployed, neighbors’ propertiesare maintained, and communityties are strengthened. In 2016,Rickey was also named CTSChapel Music Director.Dr. William C. Hine, retiredDean of the School of ContinuingEducation at Eastern IllinoisUniversity in Charleston, Illinoisand a 1970 CTS MDiv graduate,wrapped up 12years of servingas a CTSTrustee. Hesaid, “Workingwith manyexcellent peopleon the Boardand on the CTSfaculty and staff has been a greatpleasure. CTS has a great historyand the future is indeed verybright with many exciting opportunities on the horizon.”Rev. Jeffrey L. Bower, a doublealum who earned his MA inChurch Music in 1997 and MDivin 1999, was elected president ofthe CTS Alumni Board. He leadsSt. John’s Episcopal Churchin Speedway, Indiana, and islearning Spanish to better servethe growing Latino populationthere. He isalso a tirelessvolunteerwith FreedomIndiana, whichadvocates forLGBTQ rights.19
Special ProjectsLutheran Houseof StudyIn addition to the Annual Fund and other efforts,CTS focused on four core fundraising projects inthe last year:PhD in African AmericanPreaching and SacredRhetoricWhen CTS announced that it would offer theworld’s first PhD dedicated to African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric, more than100 potential students immediately expressedinterest in the program. Though the programcan accommodate only about a dozen studentsin its first cohort in 2017, CTS recognizes thatfinancial support is key to growing the PhDprogram. Dr. Frank Thomas, the driving forcebehind the new program, and members of theSeminary Advancement team are meetingwith supporters nationwide to raise funds tosupport students and faculty devoted to theunique and indigenous American art form ofAfrican American preaching.To make sure you don’t miss any alumniactivities or news, please update yourinformation by using the “Update yourinformation” form at www.cts.edu.20CTS is collaborating with theIndiana-Kentucky Synod of theEvangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica and Christ the SaviorLutheran Church (in Fishers,Indiana) to create a LutheranHouse of Study, which will meetthe educational needs of churchlay leaders, clergy who arecontinuing their education, andpeople training for ordainedministry. CTS will work directlywith the IK Synod bishop toprovide courses focused on keytexts, from both Lutheran andnon-Lutheran sources, to engageprofound questions about faithand life. The House of Study wasofficially unveiled at the Synod’s2016 Assembly, and the enthusiasm for it has been very high.This partnership promises tos
Mondays civil rights movement, preached in the CTS Chapel during Black History Month events. An acclaimed national activist and advocate on civil disobedience, Dr. Barber is an outspoken critic of inequality. His efforts have reinvigorated social justice movements across
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