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Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology & Missions and interim vice president for university ministries, delivers a sermon in a chapel service.  - Photo by Lauren Steed 8/30/23 | 30956 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology & Missions and interim vice president for university ministries, delivers a sermon in a chapel service. - Lauren Steed

Dean Ray Van Neste introduces Theology & Missions major Arden Pearce during the annual Ryan Center Bible Conference. - Photo by Lauren Steed 3/17/23 | 30828 | XL
Dean Ray Van Neste introduces Theology & Missions major Arden Pearce during the annual Ryan Center Bible Conference. - Lauren Steed

Ray Van Neste, dean for the School of Theology and Missions, speaks in a Word Series chapel from Mark 1:1-13. - Photo by Abigail Aspinwall 3/15/23 | 30742 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean for the School of Theology and Missions, speaks in a Word Series chapel from Mark 1:1-13. - Abigail Aspinwall

Ray Van Neste, dean for the Union School of Theology and Missions, spoke from 1 John 1:1-4 during Union's Word Series chapel. - Photo by Suzanne Rhodes 2/25/22 | 30402 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean for the Union School of Theology and Missions, spoke from 1 John 1:1-4 during Union's Word Series chapel. - Suzanne Rhodes

Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology and Missions, speaks in chapel. - Photo by Joey Echeverria 2/3/21 | 29892 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology and Missions, speaks in chapel. - Joey Echeverria

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, introduces Eric Smith for his lecture in Harvey Auditorium. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 9/15/20 | 29563 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, introduces Eric Smith for his lecture in Harvey Auditorium. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks during the West TN Pastors and Wives Appreciation Banquet. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 9/8/20 | 29554 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks during the West TN Pastors and Wives Appreciation Banquet. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks during the West TN Pastors and Wives Appreciation Banquet. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 9/8/20 | 29555 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks during the West TN Pastors and Wives Appreciation Banquet. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Julie Bradfield, senior director for university ministries & director for student mobilization, interviews Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology & missions, and Erin Slater, director of the center for academic success, during chapel. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 3/6/20 | 29412 | XL
Julie Bradfield, senior director for university ministries & director for student mobilization, interviews Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology & missions, and Erin Slater, director of the center for academic success, during chapel. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Julie Bradfield, senior director for university ministries & director for student mobilization, interviews Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology & missions, and Erin Slater, director of the center for academic success, during chapel. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 3/6/20 | 29413 | XL
Julie Bradfield, senior director for university ministries & director for student mobilization, interviews Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology & missions, and Erin Slater, director of the center for academic success, during chapel. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology & missions, answers questions on a panel during chapel. - Photo by Nikki Grim 3/6/20 | 29470 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology & missions, answers questions on a panel during chapel. - Nikki Grim

Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology & Missions, talks with a prospective student during Day at the U. - Photo by Sarah Palmer Goff 2/18/19 | 28835 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology & Missions, talks with a prospective student during Day at the U. - Sarah Palmer Goff

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks during Psalmfest, hosted by the Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and the Department of Music. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 10/4/18 | 28545 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks during Psalmfest, hosted by the Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and the Department of Music. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, talks with students in Modero. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 9/12/18 | 28470 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, talks with students in Modero. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, talks with students in Modero. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 9/12/18 | 28471 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, talks with students in Modero. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks in chapel on Psalm 2. - Photo by Hannah Heckart 8/31/18 | 28441 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the school of theology and missions, speaks in chapel on Psalm 2. - Hannah Heckart

Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology and Missions, leads the Fall Convocation audience in The Apostles' Creed. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 8/24/18 | 28408 | XL
Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology and Missions, leads the Fall Convocation audience in The Apostles' Creed. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks during a breakout session at the Spring Bible Conference. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 3/3/18 | 28154 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks during a breakout session at the Spring Bible Conference. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Pat and George Guthrie accept a beautiful customized cutting board as a gift from the School of Theology and Missions. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 3/3/18 | 28160 | XL
Pat and George Guthrie accept a beautiful customized cutting board as a gift from the School of Theology and Missions. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks in a session of Ref500, a conference commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 3/11/17 | 27448 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks in a session of Ref500, a conference commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste (center), director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, talks with guests of the huge book sale hosted by the Ryan Center and held in the Grant Center. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 2/3/16 | 26240 | XL
Ray Van Neste (center), director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, talks with guests of the huge book sale hosted by the Ryan Center and held in the Grant Center. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, gives the benediction for Homecoming chapel. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 11/6/15 | 26097 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, gives the benediction for Homecoming chapel. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, helps a new student and his family on move-in day. - Photo by Elizabeth Wilson 8/14/15 | 25538 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, helps a new student and his family on move-in day. - Elizabeth Wilson

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, processes with his colleagues into Awards Day chapel. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/1/15 | 25265 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, processes with his colleagues into Awards Day chapel. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, welcomes guests to the Ryan Center Bible Conference. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 3/21/15 | 24981 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, welcomes guests to the Ryan Center Bible Conference. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and professor of Biblical studies, speaks at the first Town and Gown lecture on "Respected but Neglected: Biblical Illiteracy in the Church." - Photo by Amanda Rohde 2/10/15 | 24750 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and professor of Biblical studies, speaks at the first Town and Gown lecture on "Respected but Neglected: Biblical Illiteracy in the Church." - Amanda Rohde

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and professor of Biblical studies, speaks at the first Town and Gown lecture on "Respected but Neglected: Biblical Illiteracy in the Church." - Photo by Amanda Rohde 2/10/15 | 24751 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and professor of Biblical studies, speaks at the first Town and Gown lecture on "Respected but Neglected: Biblical Illiteracy in the Church." - Amanda Rohde

Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies, welcomes prospective students to chapel on Preview Day.  - Photo by Emily Stookey 10/17/14 | 24337 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies, welcomes prospective students to chapel on Preview Day. - Emily Stookey

Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies, James A. Patterson, acting dean of the School of Theology and Missions, and Kevin Chen, assistant professor of Biblical studies, discuss share their wisdom in a seminary education panel hosted by Ministry Leadership. - Photo by MiKalla Cotton 9/24/14 | 24030 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies, James A. Patterson, acting dean of the School of Theology and Missions, and Kevin Chen, assistant professor of Biblical studies, discuss share their wisdom in a seminary education panel hosted by Ministry Leadership. - MiKalla Cotton

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, processes into chapel prior to Convocation. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 8/22/14 | 23852 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, processes into chapel prior to Convocation. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, and his children, Abigail and Timothy, pose with Buster the Bulldog for a photo during the move-in day. - Photo by Emily Stookey 8/15/14 | 23728 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, and his children, Abigail and Timothy, pose with Buster the Bulldog for a photo during the move-in day. - Emily Stookey

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks about how Jesus Christ is the hope for the joy in our lives. - Photo by Matt McDaniel 2/28/14 | 23123 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks about how Jesus Christ is the hope for the joy in our lives. - Matt McDaniel

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks about how Jesus Christ is the hope for the joy in our lives. - Photo by Matt McDaniel 2/28/14 | 23124 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks about how Jesus Christ is the hope for the joy in our lives. - Matt McDaniel

Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks about how Jesus Christ is the hope for the joy in our lives. - Photo by Matt McDaniel 2/28/14 | 23125 | XL
Ray Van Neste, professor of Biblical studies, speaks about how Jesus Christ is the hope for the joy in our lives. - Matt McDaniel

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, presents David S. Dockery, president of the university, with a gift during a service of celebration and thanksgiving for Dockery and his wife, Lanese Dockery.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 12/4/13 | 22872 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, presents David S. Dockery, president of the university, with a gift during a service of celebration and thanksgiving for Dockery and his wife, Lanese Dockery. - Anne Richoux

Ray Van Neste looks through a 1613 edition of the King James Bible that was recently donated to the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies. - Photo by Jacob Moore 9/16/13 | 22474 | XL
Ray Van Neste looks through a 1613 edition of the King James Bible that was recently donated to the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies. - Jacob Moore

JACKSON, Tenn.  Greg and Kimberly Thornbury returned to Union University’s campus Sept. 3-4 for a final farewell to the Union community as the couple launch new ministries in New York. Ray Van Neste takes a photo of Greg and Kimberly with his I-Pad. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 9/4/13 | 22291 | XL
JACKSON, Tenn. Greg and Kimberly Thornbury returned to Union University’s campus Sept. 3-4 for a final farewell to the Union community as the couple launch new ministries in New York. Ray Van Neste takes a photo of Greg and Kimberly with his I-Pad. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and professor of biblical studies, welcomes guests to Psalmfest during the Read, Pray, Sing conference. - Photo by Anne Richoux 4/12/13 | 21657 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and professor of biblical studies, welcomes guests to Psalmfest during the Read, Pray, Sing conference. - Anne Richoux

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and Professor of Biblical Studies, speaks in chapel. - Photo by Zac Calvert 10/31/12 | 21144 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and Professor of Biblical Studies, speaks in chapel. - Zac Calvert

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and Professor of Biblical Students, gives the message in chapel. - Photo by Zac Calvert 10/31/12 | 21145 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and Professor of Biblical Students, gives the message in chapel. - Zac Calvert

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Biblical studies, prays at the beginning of Awards Day chapel. - Photo by Deanna Santangelo 5/6/11 | 17440 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Biblical studies, prays at the beginning of Awards Day chapel. - Deanna Santangelo

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, leads a panel discussion at the Read the Bible for Life Conference. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 4/20/11 | 17603 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, leads a panel discussion at the Read the Bible for Life Conference. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, speaks at the Read the Bible for Life Conference. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 4/15/11 | 17585 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, speaks at the Read the Bible for Life Conference. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, leads a panel discussion at the Read the Bible for Life Conference. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 4/15/11 | 17600 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, leads a panel discussion at the Read the Bible for Life Conference. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and associate professor of Biblical Studies, opens Fall Convocation. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/10 | 14757 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and associate professor of Biblical Studies, opens Fall Convocation. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and associate professor of Biblical Studies,  bears the mace as the current faculty member of the year.  - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/10 | 14758 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies and associate professor of Biblical Studies, bears the mace as the current faculty member of the year. - Morris Abernathy

Jason Castles and Dr. Ray Van Neste stand in a receiving line after the awards service. Castles was named Staff Member of the Year, and Van Neste was named Faculty Member of the Year.  - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/7/10 | 13834 | XL
Jason Castles and Dr. Ray Van Neste stand in a receiving line after the awards service. Castles was named Staff Member of the Year, and Van Neste was named Faculty Member of the Year. - Morris Abernathy

Dr. David S. Dockery, president of Union University, closes Awards Chapel in prayer after awards were presented to exemplary faculty, staff, and students.  - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/7/10 | 13827 | XL
Dr. David S. Dockery, president of Union University, closes Awards Chapel in prayer after awards were presented to exemplary faculty, staff, and students. - Morris Abernathy

Teresa West, professor of psychology and department chair congratulates Dr. Ray Van Neste after the he received the Faculty of the Year award. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/7/10 | 13831 | XL
Teresa West, professor of psychology and department chair congratulates Dr. Ray Van Neste after the he received the Faculty of the Year award. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, delivers an address entitled "The Oversight of Souls: Pastoral Ministry in Southern Baptist and Evangelical Life" during the Southern Baptists, Evangelicals and the Future of Denominationalism conference. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 10/7/09 | 11940 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, delivers an address entitled "The Oversight of Souls: Pastoral Ministry in Southern Baptist and Evangelical Life" during the Southern Baptists, Evangelicals and the Future of Denominationalism conference. - Morris Abernathy

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, speaks at the Southern Baptist, Evangelicals and the Future of Denominationalism Conference. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 10/7/09 | 12147 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, speaks at the Southern Baptist, Evangelicals and the Future of Denominationalism Conference. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, talks to students during chapel. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/17/07 | 8706 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, talks to students during chapel. - Stephanie Schroeder

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, delivers a message during a chapel service. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/17/07 | 8707 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, delivers a message during a chapel service. - Stephanie Schroeder

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, delivers a message during a chapel service. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 10/17/07 | 8708 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, delivers a message during a chapel service. - Stephanie Schroeder

Ray Van Neste receives a little assistance from his son as they both help new students move into their dorms in Hurt Residence Complex. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7801 | XL
Ray Van Neste receives a little assistance from his son as they both help new students move into their dorms in Hurt Residence Complex. - Stephanie Schroeder

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Danny Akin (center) speaks with Ray Van Neste, assistant professor of Christian studies at Union. Akin's son Paul (left) received a bachelor of arts in biblical studies. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/20/06 | 5440 | XL
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Danny Akin (center) speaks with Ray Van Neste, assistant professor of Christian studies at Union. Akin's son Paul (left) received a bachelor of arts in biblical studies. - Morris Abernathy

Assistant Professor of Christian Studies Ray Van Neste holds the "Luther-o-lantern" three of his students gave him on Reformation Day. - Photo by Kyle Kurlick 11/1/05 | 4109 | XL
Assistant Professor of Christian Studies Ray Van Neste holds the "Luther-o-lantern" three of his students gave him on Reformation Day. - Kyle Kurlick

Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, talks with Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-Fil-A, before his session with students in Harvey Hall. - Photo by Brad Moore 11/1/05 | 5737 | XL
Ray Van Neste, associate professor of Christian studies, talks with Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-Fil-A, before his session with students in Harvey Hall. - Brad Moore

Ray Van Neste, George Guthrie, Carl Trueman & Brian Denker examine the 1615 Geneva Bible that was recently acquired by the R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies.  Carl Trueman, associate professor of church history and historical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, was on campus recently to speak on the history of the Geneva Bible. - Photo by Jim Veneman 3/14/03 | 1012 | XL
Ray Van Neste, George Guthrie, Carl Trueman & Brian Denker examine the 1615 Geneva Bible that was recently acquired by the R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies. Carl Trueman, associate professor of church history and historical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, was on campus recently to speak on the history of the Geneva Bible. - Jim Veneman

Senior Class Treasurer Amy Edge (left) and Senior Class President Casey Stafford (center) greet Director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, Ray Van Neste at the President's Reception. - Photo by Jim Veneman 9/3/02 | 189 | XL
Senior Class Treasurer Amy Edge (left) and Senior Class President Casey Stafford (center) greet Director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, Ray Van Neste at the President's Reception. - Jim Veneman

Ray Van Neste, director of the Center for Biblical Studies and instructor of Christian studies holds the 400-year-old newest addition to the center's library - the 1615 Geneva Bible. - Photo by Jim Veneman 6/26/02 | 1031 | XL
Ray Van Neste, director of the Center for Biblical Studies and instructor of Christian studies holds the 400-year-old newest addition to the center's library - the 1615 Geneva Bible. - Jim Veneman