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So What Does It All Mean?
Greetings from your friend in Christ,
The changes that are taking place in this country and the world are progressing at an exponential rate. The ideas, principles, and liberties that we took for granted are morphing right before our eyes. World economies are collapsing and those that are not, are being re-engineered. Avarice has brought down financial and manufacturing giants. Demographics have been skewed in here to fore unimaginable ways. Nothing seems the same. Many of the decisions of our government and world powers make don't seem to make sense anymore. So what does it all mean?
I will tell you what this means. It means that those individuals who have been called of God to proclaim His truth have their work cut out for them. If you have received this newsletter, then this means you! Will you be equipped to minister to an ever increasing population in our country and the world and bring these people to the Truth and Life of our savior Jesus Christ?
You have an amazing opportunity to take advantage of new technologies, and to utilize your deep knowledge of the Word to touch a diversity of people unprecedented in the history of mankind.
Wouldn't it be nice to know that the knowledge that you acquire from Colorado Theological Seminary will never go out of date! Isn't it nice to know that Biblical Princples are timeless and true! You see, God never changes. His Word never changes and remains true for ever and ever.
For my statements to have the full impact and meaning to you, I would like you to view the video below. It had quite and impact on me and really put a lot of today's changes into context. If you are having difficulty seeing the video below, please click on the link on the top of this newsletter. It will take you to the web version of The Seminarian.
Because we at Colorado Theological Seminary believe that it is impertative that all of the Saints have the knowledge and the equipping for them to perform the work that the Lord has laid on their hearts, we are offering a
50% Application Fee Scholarhip for the Month of August
and a 10% Tuition Scholarship on your first course
So, if you apply in August, you will only need to pay a $50 application fee rather than our standard $100. That is a 50% savings. If you purchase your first course in the month of August, you will receive a 10% savings. The details will be in an article futher down the newsletter.
In the mean time, enjoy the video link directly below. If you do not see it, click on the link above the newsletter.
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Is the United States of America a Christian Nation? |
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I suppose there is a time in every man's life when he needs to stand up and be counted. I am not one who generally gets involved in political matters. There are just so many varied opinions that it does not make sense to argue them all. Variety and diversity do make the world go 'round. But I do need to say that I believe our Commander and Chief has misspoken on his view of the United States both from a historical and cultural perspective.
Here is what he said at a press conference in Turkey shortly after his inauguration. He said: "Although we have a very large Christian population, we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation; we consider ourselves a nation of citizens who are bound by ideals and a set of values."
I believe just a cursory look at our founding documents and our history will will validate my analysis. God of the Bible does not want forced conversions. He allows you to make your choice based on free will. Our founding fathers utilized Biblical principles to forge our independence. They left their tyrannical homelands to create the Land of the Free.
From a percentage point of view, more mosques are being built in our country than Christian churches. That can happen in this country because individuals have the freedom of choice. See what would happen in a middle eastern country if you were proselytizing Christianity or trying to build a church congregation. As a minimum you would be placed in jail. The worst case would be that your next of kin would never find your remains. God is love and love creates and nurtures life. The world is sin and sin leads to death.
There is also another religion you need to be aware of in the United States of America. It is the largest religion in the country. It has it's churches in every community and their combined pastorate dwarf all the pastors of all Christian denominations in the country combined. That religion is secular humanism; it's churches are the public school system and it's pastors are the teachers and administration contained there in. Make no mistake; that religion will be getting stronger in the near future with billions of dollars being poured into their coffers by the recent government legislation.
I have a strong desire to beseech all who are called of God to get off the side lines and follow the passion that the indwelling Spirit has awakened in you. This is a call to action. Take advantage of this current opportunity to earn your degree, receive a certificate or just take a course which will strengthen your foundation in the Word of the Living God. |
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Congratulations CTS |
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We can't believe it has been ten years already. What a great ride! We have come to know many hundreds of wonderful students and have created great relationships over the years. THANK YOU. |
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We Could Use Your Support |
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Students, Alumni and Friends, please consider a tax deductible donation to support your Seminary. These are difficult times. The Seminary is feeling the pinch as well.
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A Word About Accreditation |
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CTS is not accredited by any of the 40 or so agencies authoried by the Department of Education. There are a number of reasons for this. First of all, the process of accreditation is a very lengthy and costly one. The requirements for library, real estate, endowments and faculty would make it very difficult for a school with part of its mission to offer affordable tuition to operate on the budget of that size. Obviously, costs would be passed on to the student. The other part of our mission is to make our education accessible. No school with "government accreditation" will allow you to earn your degree totally by distance learning as CTS does. You would need to make a trip to campus or another locale for some type of "intensive" training.
Most students can ill afford to quit a job, relocate and procure a loan burden to go to an "accredited" seminary. The Barna Group estimates that the average size church in the United States has approximately 100 members. Not all of those go to church on Sunday. The monetary benefits of working at a church would probably never allow for repayment of a large educational loan. Certainly there are mega churches, but comparatively speaking, they are few in comparison.
And let's be honest. Why receive a diploma from a schoool accredited by one of these agencies that does not even believe in Creation? Remember, Jesus told the accreditors of his day, the Pharisees, that they were hypocrites and a brood of vipers!
Approximately sixty percent of CTS students are already in the ministry. They are looking for content, structure and credentials to enhance their skill. If it is imperative that one graduate from an accredited school, then there are certainly a number of them available. But if you are not looking to be a Chaplain in the military, then take a hard look at your motives for seeking an accredited school. My discovery over the last ten years is that it is basically an educational paradigm issue. If you are a mature learner and self motivated, then you should have no problem with completing any of our seminary programs and be better off for doing so. |
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Enrolled Students - Time to Get Back on Track? |
Has it been a while since you finished your course or needed to order another one? Have you forgotten who your mentor is? No problem. Just email us and we will get you back on track. There are no penalties. We understand that life has a way of keeping you busy. You owe it to yourself to finish your program.
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50% August Application Scholarship Process |
The first thing you will want to do is to fill out the online application.  The next thing you will want to do is to go to our Shopping Cart and scroll down to this shopping cart icon. Click on the icon and identify the purchase as an August Application. Make the price $50.00. With both of these items taken care of, your application will be in process. Upon acceptance, you will be told how to order your first course at discount. |
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Support Your Pastor |
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 Support your pastor by spending a little time with him or her.
Let your pastor know you appreciate him by taking him to lunch. You could very inexpensively give his family tickets to a movie at one of the major theaters. By joining The Seminary Club, you could purchase those very easily online by using this important benefit. Notice we have kept the special membership options available past their expiration date. Working Advantage is a benefit you can't do without. |
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