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Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Lisa De Young, Shawn Brix, and Todd Cioffi

Main Features
3 - Loving your Neighbor by Jul Medenblik
4 - Loving Your Neighbor Conference Devotions by Lisa Deyoung
8 - The Role & Response of the Church in an Age
12 - Incarceration in Canada: Addressing a Colonial Past by Shawn Brix
16 - Visit the Prisoner - and Don't Forget to Bring Books, Exams, and Paper Assignments by Todd V. Cioffi
22 - Loving Your Neighbor: Calvin Prison Ministry by Gary Burge
26 - Change from the Inside Out by Christy Wolff

Calvin Seminary News
28 - New Books
30 - New Faces
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Amanda Benckhuysen, Jeffery A. D. Weima, and Shannon Jammal-Hollemans

Main Features
3 - Hurting Churches & Hurting Pastors by Jul Medenblik
4 - Grief & Doubt in the Christian Life
8 - Christian Triumphalism by Gibson Danjuma
12 - Dementia & Wilderness by Mary L. Vanden Berg

Q&A: The Hurting Church
16 - Are Christians Allowed to Grieve the Death of a Loved One? by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
18 - Where Does Pastoral Care End? by Shannon Jammal - Hollemans
20 - What to Do When Church Leadership Feels Lonely? by Cecil Van Niejenhuis

Calvin Seminary News
22 - Calvin Seminary Names New Canadian Church Relations Liaison: Shawn Brix
24 - Calvin Seminary's New Website
26 - New Doctor of Ministry Program
28 - The Gospel According to Eve
30 - Calvin Seminary Welcomes Its New Scholar-in-residence
31 - Schaafsma Steps in as Visiting Lecturer
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Mary S. Hulst, Denise Posey, and Gary M. Burge

Main Features
3 - OK Boomer: The Generational Diversity of the Church by Jul Medenblik
4 - Millenials Want a Church that Talks about tTHese Three Things by Mary S. Hulst
10 - Called to Serve adn Lead Well with Different Ethnicities by Denise Posie
12 - Pew or Canoe: The Unexpected Turn by Gary M. Burge

Q&A
20 - Tuko Pamoja: We are Together by Sepa Nashale and Andrew Mead
22 - From One Generation to the Next: Empowering a New Generation of Church Leaders by Sarah Schreiber and Ryan Shrieber

Calvin Seminary News
24 - Faculty News
26 - Celebrating Distance Education at Calvin Seminary by Amanda Greenhoe
28 - International Students and Scholars, Welcome! by Sarah Chun
20 - Anne Harrison Integrates Ministry and Library Backgrounds as New Theological Librarian by Nathhan Bierma
30 - Calvin Seminary Students Visit Israel by Mitch Schroder
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, and Kathy Smith

3 - Dordt or Dort? What Still Matters? by Jul Medenblik
4 - The Canons of Dordt in Thier Historical Context
8 - Canons of Dordt adn the Heidelberg Catechism
12 - Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Synod of Dordt in Worship
20 - Mary Vanden Berg Awarded Henry Institute Research Grant
22 - Faculty News
22 - New Faces
25 - Partnering Together
26 - Available Conferences & Lectures
28 - Distinguished Alumni
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Matthew Cooke, Mariano Avila, and Margaret Mwenda

3 - God's Plan by Jul Medenblik
4 - Making Immigration Our Problem by Amanda W. Benckhuysen
8 - Trauma, Forced Migration, and the Role of the Church by Matthew Cooke
12 - Latino/ A Evangelical Immigrants in West Michigan by Mariano Avila
16 - Informing, Equipping, and Connecting African Immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan
19 - Loving Your Neighbor
22 - Faculty News
22 - New Faces
23 - Other News
24 - Year in Review
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda Benckhuysen, and Geoff Vandermolen

4 - Why Go to Seminary? Hoop, Hurdle or Vital Necessity? by President Jul Medenblik
6 - Are You on the Journey towards Seminary?
8 - The Stranger at the River Jabbok by Amanda W. Benckhuysen
12 - Courageous Leadership in God's Kingdom by Geoff Vandermolen
16 - Honing Contextual Savvy by Cory B. Wilson
23 - Seminary: A Layman's Perspective by Sidney J. Jansma, Jr.
24 - Encouraging One Another to Grow Up into Christ
26 - Together, We'll Invest in Your Calling
28 - Discerning Your Call by Aaron Einfeld
30 - Calvin Seminary Q&A by Gary Burge
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, Laura de Jong, and Wayne TenHarmsel

Articles
3 - From the President: More Than a Slogan by Jul Medenblik
4 - Sola Fide by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6 - Sola Scriptura by John W. Cooper
8 - Solo Christo by Karin Maag
10 - Sola Gratia by Lyle D. Bierma
12 - Soli Deo Gloria by Matthew J.Tuininga
14 - John Cooper by Bruce Buursma
16 - Dean Deppe by Bruce Buursma
18 - Defeating the Powers of Darkness and Establishing a Kingdom of Love by Chris Meehan
20 - Handlon Students Mark First Milestone at Convocation by Jonathan Gorter
26 - Surprised by Snow: Study Tour through Greece and Turkey by Laura de Jong
28 - Forming Better Leaders for Today’s Churches by Geoff Vandermolen
30 - Distinguished Alumni Award Winners 2017
32 - Reflections by Missionary-In-Residence Wayne Ten Harmsel
34 - A New Face at Calvin Seminary
35 - Presidential Reformation Tour 2017
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Karin Maag, Lee Hardy, Matt Cooke, and Bruce Buursma

Articles
3 - From the President: What Can Catholics and Protestants Learn From One Another Today? by Jul Medenblik
4 - Reformed and Catholic Worship – Are There Any Points of Convergence? by Karin Maag
7 - Learning about the Lord’s Supper from Roman Catholics by Ronald Feenstra
10 - Christian Ethics, Protestant and Catholic: 500 Years After the Reformation by Matt Tuininga
13 - The Meaning of Martha: Catholics and Protestants on Work and Vocation by Lee Hardy
16 - 500 Years Later: A Conversation Between Catholics and Protestants by Matt Cooke
18 - John Bolt Retires by Bruce Buursma
20 - Recent CTS Events In Photos
22 - Faculty Publications
24 - New Faces
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Matthew J. Tunninga, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Lyle D. Bierma, and Bruce Buursma

3 - On the Potter's Wheel by President Jul Medenblik
4 - The Grace of Discipline by Matthew J. Tunninga
8 - Dare to Discipline! by Jeffery A. D. Weima
12 - Practicing Church Discipline: Wisdom from the Field by Jul Medenbik + Sarah Schereiber
15 - What's New @ Calvin Seminary
16 - Phd Program Celeberates Silver Anniversary by Lyle Bierma
18 - Retirement Profile: Michael Williams by Bruce Buursma
20 - Distinguished Missionaries
22 - Distinguished Alumni
26 - Recent Faculty Publications + New Faces
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Jessica Driesenga, Aaron Einfeld, and Chris Meehan

Articles
3 - From the President: The Challenge and Opportunity of Hospitality by Jul Medenblik
4 - The Consummate Host by Sarah Schreiber
6 - Become What You Are by Mariano Avila
11 - How We Teach Forms People for Ministry by Ronald Feenstra
14 - Welcoming Youth to Deep Places by Jessica Driesenga
15 - Pardon Our Dust by Aaron Einfeld
16 - Earning a College Degree Behind Bars by Chris Meehan
19 - Faculty Publications by Monica Brands
20 - Arie Leder by Bruce Buursma
22 - Calvin Van Reken by Bruce Buursma
23 - Al Gelder by Jeff Sajdak
24 - Farewell to Darwin Glassford by Bruce Buursma
25 - Welcome Ann Plantinga Kapteyn
26 - Distinguished Alumni Awards
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, Cory Willson, Mary Vanden Berg, and Sarah Schreiber

Articles
3 - From the President: How Now Shall We Live? by Jul Medenblik
4 - Every Believer Called to Mission by Cory Willson
6 - Prayers from the Missional Conference by Mary Vanden Berg and Sarah Schreiber
8 - Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics by John Bolt
9 - Meet Herman Bavinck by Jessica Driesenga
12 - Fostering Formation for Mission in Our Classrooms by Kristy Manion
15 - Is There a Future for Sacrifice? by Erin Zoutendam
16 - Taste and See Israel Trip by Paula Seales
18 - Church Growth and Its Challenges in Ethiopia by Fikre Norcha
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Richard Mouw, Amanda Benckhuysen, Danjuma Gibson, and Geoff Vandermolen

Articles
3 - From the President: Loving Your Neighbor Today (and Tomorrow!) by Jul Medenblik
4 - Loving Your Neighbor by Richard Mouw
6 - Old Testament Insights on Loving Your Neighbor by Amanda Benckhuysen
8 - Why & How Should Christians Engage Their Neighbors of Other Faiths? by Cory Willson
11 - Trauma: Suffering in Silence by Danjuma Gibson
14 - Loving Your Neighbor with Dementia by Mary Vandenberg
16 - CEP Summer Seminars 2016 by Scott Hoezee
19 - Vocational Formation — A new name, a renewed focus by Geoff Vandermolen
20 - Reflections on China Today by Aaron Einfeld
22 - Convocation 2016
23 - Calvin Theological Journal — My Vision by Karin Maag
24 - Launching Alumni Engagement
25 - New faces at Calvin Seminary
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Mary S. Hulst, Keith Doornbos, Scott Hoezee, and John Rottman

Excellence in Preaching

Articles
3 - Preaching to a Millennial Audience by Mary S. Hulst
5 - Preaching for Church Renewal by Keith Doornbos
8 - Looking Ahead: 21st Century Trends in Preaching by Scott Hoezee
10 - Preaching and Prison by John Rottman
12 - Preaching the Catechism in a Postmodern Age by Stan Mast

Called to Serve
15 - For Classroom and Congregation: New Books from Seminary Faculty by Kristy Manion
18 - Retirement Tribute for Richard A. Muller
19 - Distinguished Alumni
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Julius T. Medenblik, John W. Cooper, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, and Arie C. Leder

Biblical and Hermeneutical Reflections on Same-Sex Relationships

Articles
3 - Entering the Conversation by Jul Medenblik
5 - Not Like Women in Office: Scripture, Hermeneutics, and Same-Sex Relations by John W. Cooper
9 - Same-Sex Activity: What Does the New Testament Say? by Jeffrey A.D. Weima
13 - Until my Body Finds its Rest in You, O Lord by Arie C. Leder
17 - From Dream to Forum Editorial from the Inaugural Issue by David E. Holwerda

Called to Serve
18 - Calvin Seminary’s Certificate for Hispanic Ministry Program
19 - 2015 Convocation Address excerpts from Professor Mary Vanden Berg
20 - Nepal: A Young and Growing Church
21 - New Faces at Calvin Seminary
23 - Pastoral Ministry Internships Sites — 2015
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Albert Strydhorst, Bruce Buursma, Carl J. Bosma, and John W. Cooper

Ripples of Global Christianity at Calvin Seminary

Articles
3 - Emerging World Christianity by Albert Strydhorst
6 - Ph.D. Program Serves the Church Around the World by Bruce Buursma

Country Profiles
8 - Brazil by John W. Cooper and Carl J. Bosma
9 - China by Sarah Schreiber
10 - Indonesia by Dean Deppe
12 - Mexico by Mariano Avila
14 - Nigeria by Albert Strydhorst
15 - Pakistan by Emily R. Brink
16 - South Korea by Sarah Chun
Called to Serve
18 - What’s Transcendant About the Arts? Jeremy Begbie Delivers Stob Lectures by Bruce Buursma
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Arie C. Leder, Michael J. Williams, John M. Rottman, and Carl J. Bosma

Old Testament: God’s Word for Today

Articles
3 - Reading the Bible Backwards by Arie C. Leder
5 - Christ in the Old Testament by Michael J. Williams
8 - Preaching Old Testament Texts by John M. Rottman
10 - Forgiveness—A Key to Happiness by Carl J. Bosma
12 - The Old Testament as a Resource for Christian Discipleship Amanda W. Benckhuysen
15 - Teaching the Language of the Old Testament by Michael J. Williams

Called to Serve
18 - Retirement Tributes by Bruce Buursma
21 - Distinguished Alumni Awards
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Ronald J. Nydam, Peter Choi, Ronald J. Nydam, and Bruce Buursma

Good Shepherding: The Church and Pastoral Care

Articles
3 - Good Shepherding by Ronald J. Nydam
5 - Profile of the Cover Artist
6 - Pastoral Care and the Faith Formation of All Generations by Peter Choi
9 - Five Characteristics for Flourishing in Ministry by Ronald J. Nydam

Called to Serve
12 - The Big Picture of God’s Mission by Bruce Buursma
14 - Walking in the Steps of the Apostle Paul by Jinny De Jong
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John Rottman, Kristy Manion, Bruce Buursma, and Scott Hoezee

Idols of Our Time

Articles
3 - leasure: The Greatest Idol of Our Time by John W. Cooper
7 - Idols of Our Time: What Does the Church Have to Say? by Jul Medenblik

Called to Serve
10 - Be Holy by John Rottman
12 - Making Her Way: Dr. Catherine González by Kristy Manion
13 - From the Ends of the Earth: Dr. Justo González on Missions by Bruce Buursma
14 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary by Scott Hoezee
15 - New Faces at CTS
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John W. Cooper, Julius T. Medenblik, Kristy Manion, and Scott Hoezee

Engaging the World
Articles
3 - Church, Kingdom, and the Great Commission by John W. Cooper
6 - What Difference Does This Make? by Julius T. Medenblik
8 - Engaging the World, for Jesus’ Sake by Kristy Manion
10 - Matthew 13:31-35 Gateway Chapel Message by Scott Hoezee

Departments
11 - Welcome New Staff Members
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Michael W. Goheen, Calvin P. Van Reken, Kevin Adams, and Carl J. Bosma

Engaging the Church
Articles
3 - The Church: Who and Whose Are We? by Michael W. Goheen
5 - Why Join a Church? by Calvin P. Van Reken
7 - What Attracts People to the Church? (and what puts them off) by Kevin Adams
9 - Church Engagement A Roundtable Discussion
11 - Vision for the Seminary’s Institute for Global Church Planting and Renewal (IGCPR) by Carl J. Bosma

Departments
14 - Distinguished Alumni
15 - New Staf
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Stan Mast, John W. Cooper, John Bolt, and Lyle D. Bierma

Engaging the Forms of Unity
Articles
3 - Preaching Sound Doctrine in a Time of Itching Ears by Stan Mast
5 - The Pros and Cons of Confessions by John W. Cooper
7 - The Belgic Confession (1561)—Testimony of an Oppressed Church by John Bolt
9 - Engaging the Heidelberg Catechism by Lyle Bierma
11 - The Canons of Dort by Richard Muller
13 - The Confessions in the Church

Departments
14 - Mentored Ministries by Al Gelder
14 - New Staf
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Scott Hoezee, John Bolt, Carl Bosma, and John Rottman

A Week at Calvin Theological Seminary
6 - The Ministry Theorem: Science for Ministry by Scott Hoezee
7 - Classic Reformed Theology: Still Serving the Church by John Bolt
8 - CTS: Serving Global Church Planting and Renewal by Carl Bosma
9 - Visiting, Learning and Serving in Angola Prison by John Rottman
10 - Preaching God’s Word in Classis Red Mesa by Jeff Weima
11 - International Conversation on the Gospel in Latin America by Mariano Avila
12 - Admissions Department Update by Matt Cooke
13 - A CTS Classroom in Your Own Context by Peter Choi
14 - Serving Church and Academy Faculty Book Updates
15 - Called to Serve at CTS Staff Updates
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Kevin Adams, Duane Kelderman, and Scott Hoezee

Reflections on a Decade of Ministry
3 - A Tribute to Neal Plantinga by Kevin Adams
5 - Reflections on the Past Ten Years An interview by Howard Vanderwell
7 - “An Extraordinary Teacher” A Roundtable Discussion
10 - Reflections on the Writing Career of Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. by Duane Kelderman
12 - A Tribute to Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. by Scott Hoezee

Departments
13 - News
15 - From the President-elect
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Scott Hoezee, Sarah Meekhof Albers, Michael TenHaken, and Reginald Smith

Testimonies of Conversion and Calling
3 - Our Stories and The Story by Scott Hoezee
5 - Reclaiming God’s Gifts by Sarah Meekhof Albers
6 - Philip and Sarinah Djung’s Story as told to John Cooper
8 - God’s Calling Doesn’t Involve Detours by Michael TenHaken
9 - God’s Interruptions by Reginald Smith
11 - Lifelong Promises by Richard Sytsma
12 - The Power of a Moment by Darwin Glassford

Departments
13 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Mariano Avila, Lyle D. Bierma, John Bolt, and John Cooper

Reflections on Belhar Confession
3 - Confession of Belhar
5 - Making Shalom: The Belhar Confession by Mariano Avila
6 - Adopting the Belhar: Confession or Testimony? by Lyle D. Bierma
8 - Necessary Testimony—Flawed Confession? by John Bolt
10 - Context and Confusion: What Does the Belhar Confess? by John Cooper
12 - The Belhar Speaks Today by Ronald J. Feenstra

Departments
14 - Formation for Ministry
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John W. Cooper, Scott Hoezee, Calvin Van Reken, and Ronald Nydam

Reflections on Death and Dying
3 - What Happens When We Die? by John W. Cooper
5 - “As in Adam …” by Scott Hoezee
7 - A Hard Waiting for the Lord by Calvin Van Reken
9 - The Fear of Facing Death by Ron Nydam
11 - Growing Through Grief An interview with Robert C. DeVries and Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge

Departments
14 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Janice McWhertor, Michael J. Williams, and John D. Witvliet

Reflections on Discipleship
3 - The Mystery—and Hard Work—of Discipleship A Roundtable Discussion
7 - Making Disciples, and Disciples in the Making Interview with Jack Roeda and Janice McWhertor
9 - Discipleship in the Classroom by Michael J. Williams
10 - The Joy of Age- and AbilityAppropriate Obedience by John D. Witvliet

Departments
12 - Formation for Ministry
14 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John W. Cooper, Duane Kelderman, and James K. A. Smith

Reflections on Money
3 - Stewards of God’s Kingdom by John W. Cooper
5 - The Grace of Giving by Duane Kelderman
8 - What’s Right with the Prosperity Gospel? by James K. A. Smith
10 - Money and Ministries of Mercy by Kathy Smith
12 - Contentment in Uncertainty by Howard Vanderwell

Departments
13 - News
15 - Formation for Ministry
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John W. Cooper, Ronald Nydam, John Rottman, and Mary Hulst

Reflections on Prayer
3 - Can Prayer Really Change Things? by John W. Cooper
5 - God Hears the Prayers of Many by Ron Nydam
6 - A School of Love and Prayer by John Rottman
8 - “Amen!” by Mary Hulst
10 - Praying Around the World Roundtable Discussion

Departments
14 - Making Connections
15 - Continuing Education
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Duane Kelderman, David Rylaarsdam, and John D. Witvliet

Reflections on Renewing Teaching and Learning
3 - The Circle of Ministry by Duane Kelderman
5 - Formation for Ministry Isn’t Just for Seminarians by David Rylaarsdam
7 - Exciting Changes at CTS — Roundtable Discussion
10 - The Self-Reflective Teacher in Christian Ministry by John D. Witvliet
13 - The New Master of Divinity Curriculum

Departments
14 - Making Connections
15 - Continuing Education
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Lyle D. Bierma, Henry De Moor, and Kathy Smith

Reflections on Being a Confessional Church
3 - Why Be a Confessional Church? by Lyle D. Bierma
5 - Theology That Sings: A Discussion on the Confessions Today
9 - With Integrity of Heart and Spirit by Henry De Moor
11 - Is It Time for a New Confession? by Kathy Smith

Departments
13 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Scott Hoezee, Howard Vanderwell, Mary Hulst, and John Rottman

Reflections on Preaching and Evaluation
3 - How Was the Sermon? by Scott Hoezee
6 - Good Preaching Takes Good Elders! by Howard Vanderwell
8 - Not at the Door: Thoughts on When and Where to Talk about Sermons by Mary Hulst
10 - The Move to Grace by John Rottman

Departments
12 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Mary S. Hulst, Wilbert M. Van Dyk, and Lyle D. Bierma

Reflections on Baptism
3 - Remembering Baptism by Mary S. Hulst
6 - Grace Abounding: A Conversation on Baptism
10 - The Baptism of Babies: What Does the Bible Say? by Wilbert M. Van Dyk
12 - Infant Baptism in Our Reformed Confessions by Lyle D. Bierma
14 - Interview with David Gifford: Challenges of Baptism in a Missionary Setting

Departments
15 - Continuing Education
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Lyle D. Bierma, David M. Rylaarsdam, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, and John D. Witvliet

Reflections on Children at the Lord's Supper
3 - Children at the Lord’s Supper and Reformed Theology by Lyle D. Bierma
5 - United, Separated, Re-united: The Story of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper by David M. Rylaarsdam
7 - Children at the Lord’s Supper and the Key Text of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 by Jeffrey A.D. Weima
9 - Children at the Table: Some Provisional Answers to the Practical Questions by John D. Witvliet

Departments
12 - Continuing Education
13 - News
14 - Formation for Ministry
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Duane Kelderman, Mariano Avila, Jay Shin, and Reginald Smith

Reflections on Unity and Diversity
3 - God’s Deepest Purposes for the Human Family by Duane Kelderman
6 - Interview with Esteban Lugo, Director of Race Relations for the Christian Reformed Church
8 - The Hispanic Accent in the Christian Reformed Church by Mariano Avila
10 - The Blessings and Challenges of Korean Christian Reformed Churches by Jay Shim
11- Reflections of an African American CRC Pastor by Reginald Smith

Departments
12 - Formation for Ministry
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Scott E. Hoezee, David E. Holwerda, and Anne Zaki

Reflections on the Work of the Holy Spirit
3 - The Secret Agent by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
5 - The Work of the Holy Spirit A Faculty Discussion
9 - Bright Wings: The Ever-Moving Spirit by Scott E. Hoezee
11 - The Neo-Pentecostal Movement Encounters the Third Wave by David E. Holwerda
13 - It’s Not Even My Fight! by Anne Zaki

Departments
14 - Making Connections
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John W. Cooper, Duane Kelderman, Jeff Bulthuis, and Brian McLaren

Reflections on Always Reforming
3 - Reformed and Always Reforming by John W. Cooper
5 - What Happens When People Believe Jesus Is Lord of All? by Duane Kelderman
7 - A Student Reflects on his Timothy Institute Experience by Jeff Bulthuis
8 - Always Reforming: A Conversation with Brian McLaren
11 - Preaching the Heidelberg to Postmoderns by Stan Mast

Departments
13 - Making Connections
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Mary Hulst, John W. Cooper, Scott Hoezee, and Howard Vanderwell

Reflections on Providence
3 - Strange Comfort by Mary Hulst
6 - The Problem of Evil: The Shipwreck of Faith? by John W. Cooper
8 - The Troubles of the Day: Prayer and Providence in a Broken World
by Scott Hoezee
10 - When Pain Forms Us by Howard Vanderwell

Departments
12 - Making Connections
13 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Calvin Van Reken, John Rottman, and Richard E. Sytsma

Reflections on Sin
3 - Sin by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
5 - The Calling of Matthew by Calvin Van Reken
7 - Get Rid of Sin in Church by John Rottman
9 - The Threads of Guilt and Shame in the Gospel Message by Richard E. Sytsma
10 - Sin and Grace in Pastoral Care Class by Kathy Smith

Departments
12 - Formation for Ministry
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Kevin Adams, George Mossel, Ruth A. Tucker, and John W. Cooper

Reflections on Evangelism
3 - Keeping the Front Door Open by Kevin Adams
4 - Closing the Back Door by Ron Kool and George Mossel
6 - Come, Follow Me: Using the Bible in Personal Evangelism by Ruth A. Tucker
8 - Giving a Reason for the Faith: Apologetics and Evangelism in Postmodern Culture by John W. Cooper
10 - Reformed Evangelism and the Postmodern Challenge by Pieter Tuit

Departments
12 - Making Connections
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Duane Kelderman, John D. Witvliet, Arie C. Leder, and Emily R. Brink

Reflection on Worship Space Matters
3 - Embracing Tensions: The Story of How the Seminary Chapel Renovation Project Became an Occasion for Christian Formation by Duane Kelderman
5 - How Space Matters by John D. Witvliet
7 - Questions on Worship Space Edited by John D. Witvliet
8 - Well-Designed Walls Make for Good Christian Worship by Arie C. Leder
10 - Worship Around the World by Emily R. Brink

Departments
12 - Continuing Education
13 - Making Connections
14 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Ronald Nydam, David Holwerda, John Bolt, and John Rottman

Reflections on Dealing with Divorce
3 - “The Messiness of Marriage: A Redemptive Theology” by Ron Nydam
5 - “The CRC Position on Divorce” by David Holwerda
7 - “Keeping Promises Today” by John Bolt
9 - A Sermon on Mark 10:1-12 by John Rottman
11 - “The Role of Elders in Marriage and Divorce” by Ron Nydam
12 - Council Room Q&A by Henry DeMoor

Departments
13 - News
14 - Connections Initiative
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Roger S. Greenway, Henry De Moor, Lyle D. Bierma, and Dean Deppe

Reflections on Ministry at the Boundaries
3 - Can’t We All Worship Together? The Ethos of Pluralism by Roger S. Greenway
5 - Reformed on Baptism — Without Apology by Henry De Moor
7 - CRC Dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church: A New Ecumenical Venture by Lyle Bierma
9 - Grace and Truth by Dean Deppe
10 - Ministry at the Boundaries: An Interview with Chaplain Carl Kammeraad
11 - East, West, North and South Meet at CTS by Richard Sytsma

Departments
12 - Pastoral Care
13 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Michael J. Williams, Bob Rudesill, and Lugene Schemper

Reflections on Handling the Bible with Care
3 - “Correctly Handling the Word of Truth” by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6 - Inviting the Prophets Back to Church by Michael J. Williams
8 - Faculty Interview: Becoming People of the Book
11 - An Unforgettable Chapel by Bob Rudesill
12 - Reading the Bible with the Experts by Lugene Schemper

Departments
13 - Preaching and Worship
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John D. Witvliet, Ronald Nydam, and Gary Teja

Reflections on Ministry in Cultural Context
3 - The Holy Restlessness of Contextual Ministry by John D. Witvliet
6 - Faculty Interview: Preparing Students for Ministry in Cultural Context
9 - Relating “Cross-Culturally” to Generation Y by Ron Nydam
11 - Cross-Cultural Issues in Church Planting by Gary Teja Venture by Lyle Bierma
9 - Grace and Truth by Dean Deppe
10 - Ministry at the Boundaries: An Interview with Chaplain Carl Kammeraad
11 - East, West, North and South Meet at CTS by Richard Sytsma

Departments
13 - Preaching
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Sidney Greidanus, Neal Plantinga, Carl Bosma, and David Rylaarsdam

Reflections on Preaching
3 - Preaching Christ by Sidney Greidanus
5 - Reading for Preaching by Neal Plantinga
6 - Triple A (AAA) Assurance from Psalm 121 by Carl Bosma
8 - From Text to Sermon: An Interview with Carl Bosma
9 - Who Seeks for a Spring in the Mud? by David Rylaarsdam
10 - Would Jesus Drive a Hummer? by John Bolt
12 - Four Recent Books on Preaching by John Rottman

Departments
13 - Pastoral Care
14 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Duane Kelderman, John Bolt, and Lugene Schemper

Reflections
3 - Is Seminary Education for Pastors Still Necessary? by Duane Kelderman
5 - Warning! Seminary May Be Hazardous to Your Spiritual Health by John Bolt
7 - Interview on Continuing Theological Education with editor Lugene Schemper
9 - Seminary Education for Hispanic Pastors by Lugene Schemper

Departments
10 - Discipling
11 - Preaching
12 - Continuing Education
14 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Calvin Van Reken, Duane Kelderman, Pieter Tuit, and Kathy Smith

Reflections on Leadership
3 - Christian Leadership by Calvin Van Reken
5 - Who Has the Vision? by Duane Kelderman
7 - Leadership in the Church — and in the Church Order by Pieter Tuit
9 - The Changing Face of Leadership in Korean American Churches
by Kathy Smith
10 - Reflections on Hispanic Leadership by Mariano Avila

Departments
12 - Council Room
13 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

John Cooper, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., and Mariano Avila

Reflections on Reformed Spirituality
3 - A Reformed Perspective on Life: All of Life is the Lord’s by John Cooper
5 - Hating What is Evil; Clinging to What is Good: The Center of Christian Spirituality by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
7 - A Biblical Perspective on Spirituality by Mariano Avila

Departments
9 - Preaching
10 - Continuing Education
12 - Pastoral Care
13 - Alum News
14 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Ronald J. Feenstra, Ronald Nydam, Rev. John Scott, and David Rylaarsdam

Reflection
3 - Forgiven—and Forgiving by Ronald J. Feenstra
6 - Forgiving Seventy Times Seven by Ronald Nydam
8 - Charge to a Young Leader 1 Timothy 6:11-12 by the Rev. John Stott
10 - Prayer for the Students of Calvin Seminary by David Rylaarsdam

Departments
11 - The Council Room
12 - Presidential Inauguration
14 - News
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Duane Kelderman, Henry DeMoor, and Lugene Schemper

Reflections on Theological Education
3 - Now More Than Ever by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
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5 - Reflections of a Pastor to Prospective Pastors by Duane Kelderman
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7 - The Christian Reformed Church and Calvin Theological Seminary: A Strategic Partnership by Henry DeMoor
9 - An Interview with Calvin Hofland, Calvin Theological Seminary’s Missionary-in-Residence by Lugene Schemper

Departments
11 - The Council Room
12 - Pastoral Care
14 News