CBTS is excited to announce it’s first-ever seminary alumni regional get-together in Florida. An informal, “non-programmed” time of food and fellowship will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 6 p.m. at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 28795 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater (727-726-6676).

Alumni and a spouse or guest are invited to join Dr. Sam Harbin, Mr. Peter Radford, and other CBTS alums for the evening. Please RSVP by September 17 to Connie Horine at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Registration for the seminary's 2009 Israel study tour closes on October 7, 2008. The 12-day trip is led by Dr. Jeff Tuttle and retired CBTS professor, Dr. Gordon Lovik, does the guiding and teaching. The tour is coordinated through the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies. The study tour is scheduled for January 5-16, 2009, and will cost $2,899 with departure from New York City. More information about the tour is available by contacting Dr. Tuttle by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or telephone (215-368-7538 ext. 196).

The study tour may be counted for up to four hours of academic credit at one-half the normal tuition rate. For more information about taking the course for seminary credit, contact the registrar.

Starting this year, the Summit Center will begin scheduling tax and leadership seminars in local churches regionally. Led by experienced church and business leaders, the Summit Center brings the seminary's training and consulting ministries directly to local churches across the nation.