About Rutherford House
Our Purpose and Strategy
Rutherford House desires to serve the church by strengthening leaders and future leaders for biblical ministry in Scotland. As an outworking of this purpose Rutherford House will engage in the following threefold strategy:
Support, Study, Sow
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Our History
RH emerged from discussions in 1981 between William Still, erstwhile minister of Gilcomston South Church, Aberdeen and Sinclair Ferguson, former professor of theology and current minister of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina. The vision was to establish a centre for evangelical scholarship and publication with a view toward supporting the church in Scotland.
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About the Director
Before taking up the post of Director in June, 2008 Jason earned the MTh and PhD from New College, University of Edinburgh. The latter was completed in the field of systematic theology under the watchful eye of Professor David Fergusson. Prior to his move to Scotland, for nearly ten years he served as a minister in South Carolina during which time he attended seminary (Reformed Theological, Charlotte, NC), had two children, and improved his golf handicap. After moving to Scotland, though his affection for the game has never waned, his handicap most certainly has. However, in addition to his commitment to the church in Scotland, he maintains a strong commitment to regaining his previous form. Jason and his wife, Marya, have three boys who never tire of doing something else. Jason and Marya, on the other hand, usually tire of doing something else.
His work with the House involves speaking at conferences, teaching theology courses, preaching, writing, setting the vision for the House and saving the world. Jason serves as associate editor for the Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology and is a member of the editorial board of the journal, Theology in Scotland. His vision is that both church and academy would embody 'faith seeking understanding'. The former often ceases its quest at 'faith' and the latter often overlooks 'faith' while seeking 'understanding'. Both projects are deficient. Thus, leaders and future leaders in Scotland must be strengthened and equipped for this mission.
Our Staff
The House has two members of staff:
Carmela Batluck
Carmela is the administrator (otherwise known as a 'jack of all trades') and personal assistant to the Director, Jason Curtis. She enjoys supporting the work of the House and learning about Scottish geography. Her husband Mark is doing postgraduate work at New College.
Marian Paluchowski
Marian has recently returned to the staff, working part time as the Finance Administrator. This is a varied job spec and includes Gift Aid Declarations, Standing Order Forms, Book Ordering, Subscription information, Banking and answering the telephone.
The House also has a number of volunteers who help with various projects during the year.