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The Calvin Forum: Winter 2025, Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

CONTENTS - Vol. 35., WINTER 2025

Main Features: 2 - Letter from the President

6 - Where are the Pastors?

10 - Formation of Leaders in a Liminal season

16 - Where do Pastors come from?

23 - The minister as a manager of the mysteries of God

29 - Pastors are there and will be there

34 - Who will disciple the next generation of Disciple-makers?

39 - Raising up Ministry Leaders from the next generation

42 - Training Ministry leaders from the next generation

48 - Hope in the ruins

55 - A journey through Seminary in …

The Calvin Forum: Summer 2025, Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

CONTENTS - Vol. 36., SUMMER 2025

Main Features: 2 - Letter from the President

6- How John Calvin Shaped Modern Seminary Education BY KARIN MAAG

12- Why Calvin? Naming a Seminary After a Theologian of Consolation BY SAM HA

18- Reformed Roots in the Global South: Indonesia’s Calvinist Heritage BY YUDHA THIANTO

24- Why Bavinck and Kuyper?

26- Herman Bavinck and the Mission of Calvin Seminary: Theology That Glorifies God BY JESSICA JOUSTRA

30- Why Abraham Kuyper’s Vision Still Shapes Reformed Theology and Education BY JORDAN BALLOR

34- Carrying Calvin’s Legacy: How Calvin Theological Seminary Equips Culturally Engaged Ministry …

The Calvin Forum: Summer 2023, Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

CONTENTS - Vol. 32., Summer 2023

Main Features: 5 - Letter from the President

8 - Engaging scripture in Uganda: A cross-cultural context

12- The fifth gospel

16- The Bible Core and the New Curriculum at Calvin Theological Seminary

20 - Reading scripture in the country with the largest Muslim population in the world

22 - Hearing the book of revelation with "Teo Ears"

Calvin Seminary News: 28 - CTS Faculty Mary Vanden Berg publishes book on Human Uniqueness

30 - Responding to a critical need: Calvin Seminary launches MA in Clinical Mental Health Counselling

32 - CTS …

The Calvin Forum: Summer 2022, Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

CONTENTS - Vol. 30. No. 2, SUMMER/FALL 2022

Main Features: 3 - The gift of hospitality.

4 - The hospitality of God.

8 - Hospitality in the doctrine of election

12 - Misreading Jesus' command to serve

18- Bringing Global Mission experience to Calvin Seminary

24- Alumni serving around the world

Calvin Seminary News: 28 - New faculty hires

30- Calvin Theological Seminary retirees

34- Faculty Book Highlight

35- New Staff Member

36- Distinguished Alumni

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: January 2021, Julius T. Medenblik, Lisa De Young, Shawn Brix, Todd Cioffi

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: May 2019, Julius T. Medenblik, Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, Kathy Smith

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2018, Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Geoff Vandermolen

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2016, Richard Mouw, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Danjuma Gibson, Geoff Vandermolen

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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 …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: March 2016, Julius T. Medenblik, Cory Willson, Mary Vanden Berg, Sarah Schreiber

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: April 2015, Mary S. Hulst, Keith Doornbos, Scott Hoezee, John Rottman

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: January 2015, Albert Strydhorst, Bruce Buursma, Carl J. Bosma, John W. Cooper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2014, John Rottman, Kristy Manion, Bruce Buursma, Scott Hoezee

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: January 2014, Ronald J. Nydam, Peter Choi, Ronald J. Nydam, Bruce Buursma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2013, John W. Cooper, Julius T. Medenblik, Kristy Manion, Scott Hoezee

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: April 2013, Michael W. Goheen, Calvin P. Van Reken, Kevin Adams, Carl J. Bosma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: April 2012, Scott Hoezee, John Bolt, Carl Bosma, John Rottman

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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 - …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: January 2011, Scott Hoezee, Sarah Meekhof Albers, Michael Tenhaken, Reginald Smith

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: January 2010, Janice Mcwhertor, Michael J. Williams, John D. Witvliet

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: January 2009, Duane Kelderman, David Rylaarsdam, John D. Witvliet

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: April 2008, Lyle D. Bierma, Henry De Moor, Kathy Smith

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: January 2007, Duane Kelderman, Mariano Avila, Jay Shin, Reginald Smith

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: April 2006, John W. Cooper, Duane Kelderman, Jeff Bulthuis, Brian Mclaren

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2005, Kevin Adams, George Mossel, Ruth A. Tucker, John W. Cooper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: April 2004, John D. Witvliet, Ronald J. Nydam, Gary Teja

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2003, Calvin Van Reken, Duane Kelderman, Pieter Tuit, Kathy Smith

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: January 2003, Duane Kelderman, John Bolt, Lugene Schemper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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: October 2002, Ronald J. Feenstra, Ronald J. Nydam, Rev. John Scott, David Rylaarsdam

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

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