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OMSC at Princeton Theological Seminary Continuing the legacy, embracing the future This is the first edition of OMSC TODAY from our new location at Princeton Theological Seminary. Carol and I arrived on campus on June 5, where we are living in a campus apartment until renovations are completed on OMSC's new headquarters and executive director's residence at 58 Mercer Street (above). In spite of the slow down due to COVID-19, great progress has been made, and we hope to move in sometime in the Fall. Even though most of our interactions have been and will continue to be virtual for some time, we wish to express our sincere thanks to the seminary administration, faculty, and staff for their warm welcome and professional support of OMSC as the newest research center at PTS. Tom Hastings OMSC Executive Director

Program Updates Related to COVID-19

Deferral of First Group of OMSC Global Partners In hopes that COVID-19 will no longer be a threat and visa processing will be normalized, we have deferred the arrival of our first group of OMSC@PTS global partners until the 2021–2022 academic year. Preview of OMSC's Online Study Program 2020–2021 Pushed to new platforms to prioritize health and safety and with the added value of a lighter carbon footprint, OMSC’s Online Study Program will provide greater access to quality content for an international community of local and cross-cultural church leaders, scholars, and lay people interested in the church’s participation in the mission of God. We look forward to engaging with this vibrant global community in several ways (see below).

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Introducing Easten Law It is with great joy that we announce the appointment of Easten Law as OMSC's Assistant Director for Academic Programs, beginning with the 2021–2022 academic year. Currently, he is working part-time for the IBMR as our Book Review Editor. Easten is a candidate for the PhD at Georgetown University in theological and religious studies. His research focuses on lived theology, public life, and religious pluralism in contemporary China. He has taught at American University’s School of International Service (Washington, DC) and Anhui Normal University (Wuhu, Anhui, China). Easten is a graduate of Wheaton College (BA and MA), Wesley Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Georgetown University (MA). Welcome to OMSC@PTS, Easten!

UPDATE ON SECOND-CENTURY CAMPAIGN

Designer's Rendering of Andrew F. Walls Seminar Room Thanks to your generosity, future generations of local and cross-cultural church leaders, scholars, and artists from every nation and Christian tradition will be able to enjoy a sustained time for study and renewal at OMSC! As the first phase of our Second Century Campaign, we have set a goal of $200,000 as OMSC's contribution to the renovation of our new headquarters. To date, we have received a little over $110,000 in gifts and pledges toward our goal. As a sign of their own commitment, PTS has allocated $300,000 toward the renovation. With thanks to those of you who have already given, we will reach this goal together! No gift is too small! With thanks and blessings, Dr. Thomas John Hastings OMSC Executive Director

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