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  • Calvin Theological Seminary Forum by Julius T. Medenblik, Lisa De Young, Shawn Brix, and Todd Cioffi

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

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

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

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

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

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

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda W. 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 by Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, Laura de Jong, and Wayne TenHarmsel

    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 by Karin Maag, Lee Hardy, Matthew Cooke, and Bruce Buursma

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    Karin Maag, Lee Hardy, Matthew 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 by Matthew J. Tunninga, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Lyle D. Bierma, and Bruce Buursma

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

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

    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 by Richard Mouw, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Danjuma Gibson, and Geoff Vandermolen

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    Richard Mouw, Amanda W. 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 by Mary S. Hulst, Keith Doornbos, Scott Hoezee, and John Rottman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 by Kevin Adams, Duane Kelderman, and Scott Hoezee

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

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

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    Mariano Avila, Lyle D. Bierma, John Bolt, and John W. 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 by John W. Cooper, Scott Hoezee, Calvin Van Reken, and Ronald J. Nydam

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    John W. Cooper, Scott Hoezee, Calvin Van Reken, and Ronald J. 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 by Janice McWhertor, Michael J. Williams, and John D. Witvliet

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

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

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    John W. Cooper, Ronald J. 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 by Duane Kelderman, David Rylaarsdam, and John D. Witvliet

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Scott Hoezee, David 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 by John W. Cooper, Duane Kelderman, Jeff Bulthuis, and Brian McLaren

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

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

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

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

    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 by Ronald J. Nydam, David Holwerda, John Bolt, and John Rottman

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

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

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

    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 by John D. Witvliet, Ronald J. Nydam, and Gary Teja

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    John D. Witvliet, Ronald J. 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 by Sidney Greidanus, Neal Plantinga, Carl Bosma, and David Rylaarsdam

    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 by Duane Kelderman, John Bolt, and Lugene Schemper

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

    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 by John W. Cooper, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., and Mariano Avila

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

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

    Calvin Theological Seminary Forum

    Ronald J. Feenstra, Ronald J. 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 by Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Duane Kelderman, Henry DeMoor, and Lugene Schemper

    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.
    5
    5 - Reflections of a Pastor to Prospective Pastors by Duane Kelderman
    7
    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

 
 
 

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