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Voice : December 2002
Louisville Seminary President
Resigns After 21 Years of Service
Oct. 26, 2002, Louisville, Ky.
— Dr. John M. Mulder has submitted to the Board of Trustees of
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary his resignation as President
and tenured Professor. Meeting in Louisville, the Board determined his
resignation is in the best interest of the Seminary and is effective
immediately.
Dorothy Ridings, Chair of the Board, announced
the Board’s decision and said, “John’s leadership
of the Seminary, and indeed of theological education generally, has
been remarkable. He will be remembered for his years of outstanding
leadership.”
She added that the Seminary’s Administrative
Cabinet, under the leadership of Dean Dianne Reistroffer, will continue
to oversee the day-to-day activities of the Seminary until an Interim
President is named.
A Presidential Search Committee will be chaired
by Dr. Robert Reed, a Cincinnati physician and immediate past Chair
of the Board of Trustees. The committee will be representative of the
Seminary community. The search will be denomination-wide, and it could
take at least a year before a new president is in place.
In his resignation letter, Dr. Mulder wrote, “As
you know, I have had a number of health problems in recent years and
recently learned that I have suffered some mild strokes. I have so much
more I want to accomplish in service to God, and I want to devote more
time to my dear family.”
Dr. Mulder told Board members he came here because
of a profound sense of call, and added, “I leave with an equally
profound sense of God’s call to do something which does not involve
the daily demands of the presidency.”
NORTH ALABAMA PRESBYTERY
SEEKS EXECUTIVE PRESBYTER
North Alabama Presbytery, nestled amid the mountains, lakes
and high technology centers of the Tennessee river valley, seeks
candidates for the position of Executive Presbyter. This position
will reward a person who enjoys strong, health relationships with
God and family, deep faith, a secure sense of call, and a desire
for long tenure. We seek candidates who are personable and fair;
with a good sense of humor. Also essential are excellent communication
skills, enthusiasm for this ministry, a strong mission orientation,
and creativity.
Our executive presbyter will be expected to visit churches and
pastors at his/her initiative, provide leadership for long range
vision implementation, nurture multi-ethnic congregations, and
be prepared to lead in conflict management. Special priorities
for NAP are implementation of our new structure, church development,
and leadership training. Contact Hal Oakley, 256-881-4501 or hal.oakley
at covenant presbyterian.com |
 
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