Apologies for a bit of a silence on the blog, but it’s been terribly busy: IBTS was at its festive best with the community celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of our institution, holding a Graduation ceremony, a birthday party and a service of thanksgiving. Over 150 people gathered at the Jenerálka campus to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at the conclusion of the 60th Academic Year. The President and General Secretary of the EBF, Toma Magda and Tony Peck, led an assembly of alumni from Rüschlikon and Prague, members of the Board of Trustees, friends of the seminary, volunteers, staff, students and community in a whole series of special events over a four…

This December marks the beginning of an exciting time for IBTS –  only 6 months left before we hope to host many people who comprise IBTS, who have made their contribution into what the seminary is today, and all those who love our school and exhibit their love by constant support of various kinds. This message is the first announcement of the IBTS 60th birthday celebration which will take place from 28 to 31 of May 2009.  The celebration will include the reunion of students, volunteers and teachers from different generations of IBTS life, a graduation ceremony, a Jubilee Celebration and will be concluded by an open-air thanksgiving service together with…