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Calvin Theological Seminary Speakers
Faculty and staff available to lead educational sessions: (show | hide)
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| Name | Title(s) | Name | Title(s) |
| Avila, Mariano | Professor of New Testament | Nydam, Ronald | Professor of Pastoral Care |
| Bierma, Lyle | Professor of Systematic Theology | Plantinga, Cornelius | Charles W. Colson Professor of Theology, President |
| Bosma, Carl | Associate Professor of Old Testament | Rylaarsdam, David | Associate Professor of Historical Theology |
| Brink, Emily | Associate Professor of Chruch Music and Worship | Smith, Kathleen | Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative |
| Cooper, John | Professor of Philosophical Theology | Sytsma, Richard | Dean of Students and International Student Adviser |
| De Jonge, Heidi | Pastor for Discernment | Tuit, Pieter | Associate Professor of Missiology |
| Deppe, Dean | Associate Professor of New Testament | Van Reken, Calvin | Professor of Moral Theology |
| Glassford, Darwin | Associate Professor of Church Education, Director of MA Programs | Vanderwell, Howard | Adjunct Professor of Worship |
| Halstead, Betsy Steele | Continuing Education Events Manager | Weima, Jeffrey | Professor of New Testament |
| Hulst, Mary | Assistant Professor of Preaching | Williams, Michael | Professor of Old Testament |
| Kelderman, Duane | Associate Professor of Preaching, Vice President for Administration | Witvliet, John | Associate Professor of Worship |
Faculty and staff available for preaching: (show | hide)
Click the person's name for a bio and list of session topics.
| Name | Title(s) | Name | Title(s) |
| Avila, Mariano | Professor of New Testament | Nydam, Ronald | Professor of Pastoral Care |
| Bierma, Lyle | Professor of Systematic Theology | Osterhouse, James | Adjunct Professor of Missiology |
| Bolt, John | Plantinga, Cornelius | Charles W. Colson Professor of Theology, President | |
| Bosma, Carl | Associate Professor of Old Testament | Roeda, Jack | Adjunct Professor of Preaching |
| Byker, Donald | Director of Ministry Formation | Rottman, John | Associate Professor of Preaching |
| Cooper, John | Professor of Philosophical Theology | Rylaarsdam, David | Associate Professor of Historical Theology |
| De Jonge, Heidi | Pastor for Discernment | Schemper, Lugene | Theological Librarian and Assistant Library Director, Seminary-Related Matters |
| De Moor, Henry | Professor of Church Polity, Vice President for Academic Affairs | Smith, Kathleen | Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative |
| Deppe, Dean | Associate Professor of New Testament | Sytsma, Richard | Dean of Students and International Student Adviser |
| Feenstra, Ronald | Heritage Professor of Systematic and Philosophical Theology, Director of Doctoral Studies | Tuit, Pieter | Associate Professor of Missiology |
| Glassford, Darwin | Associate Professor of Church Education, Director of MA Programs | Van Reken, Calvin | Professor of Moral Theology |
| Hoezee, Scott | Director, The Center for Excellence in Preaching. | Vanderwell, Howard | Adjunct Professor of Worship |
| Hulst, Mary | Assistant Professor of Preaching | Weima, Jeffrey | Professor of New Testament |
| Janke, Gregory | Director of Admissions | Williams, Michael | Professor of Old Testament |
| Kelderman, Duane | Associate Professor of Preaching, Vice President for Administration | Witvliet, John | Associate Professor of Worship |
| Leder, Arie | Martin J. Wyngaarden Senior Professor in Old Testament Studi | Zandstra, Patricia | Formation for Ministry Program Developer |
| Muller, Richard | P. J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology |
Speaking topics by category:
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Preaching: (show | hide)
- Helping Your Pastor Become a Better Preacher
Mary Hulst, Assistant Professor of Preaching - How We Teach Preaching at CTS
Mary Hulst, Assistant Professor of Preaching - Four Pages of a Sermon
John Rottman, Associate Professor of PreachingThis workshop is designed for pastors in a small group discussion setting. Based on Paul Scott Wilson’s book, The Four Pages of the Sermon, the book recommends both an approach to sermon development as well as a grammar for talking about sermons. - Planning the Preaching Calendar
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Preaching in Series of Sermons
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Preaching as Pastoral Care
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship
- Helping Your Pastor Become a Better Preacher
Computer-Based Exegesis: (show | hide)
- The Word in Windows: LOGOS Computer-Based Exegesis Training
Carl Bosma, Associate Professor of Old TestamentIn this hands-on training workshop preachers will be taught how to use Libronix LOGOS, a biblical computer software program, for sermon preparation. Participants must own or purchase the software for the training session and will come away with their computer workspaces ready for next week\'s sermon preparation.
- The Word in Windows: LOGOS Computer-Based Exegesis Training
Christian Living: (show | hide)
- Hospitality: Our Christian response to Immigrants
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - Hospitalidad: Nuestra respuesta cristiana ante los inmigrantes
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - Discerning Your Calling:
Heidi De Jonge, Pastor for DiscernmentWhat does it mean to be called, to have a calling, and to listen to the voice of the one who calls? - Holding Loosely
Heidi De Jonge, Pastor for DiscernmentGod gives us so many gifts to enjoy-what matters is how we receive them, how we hold them,and how we let them go. - The Dynamics of Relinquishment and Adoption
Ronald Nydam, Professor of Pastoral Care - The Knottiness of Divorce
Ronald Nydam, Professor of Pastoral Care - The Messiness of Marriage
Ronald Nydam, Professor of Pastoral Care - Sin
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Corruption
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - The Seven Deadly Sins
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Reading for Preaching
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Christian Virtues
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Compassion
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Humility
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Forgiveness
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Love of God
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Love of Neighbor
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology - Grace and Truth
Cornelius Plantinga, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology
- Hospitality: Our Christian response to Immigrants
Church Leadership: (show | hide)
- The Congregation's role in Effective Leadership
Duane Kelderman, VP for Administration, Associate Professor of Preaching - Marks of Good Leadership
Duane Kelderman, VP for Administration, Associate Professor of Preaching - Stilling the Storm: Worship and Congregational Leadership in Difficult Times of Crisis, Transition and Conflict
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - Effective Leadership in the Church
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - Leading Through Change
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - Church Order as a Tool for Effective Leaders
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - The Four C's of Church Leadership
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology
- The Congregation's role in Effective Leadership
Congregational Issues: (show | hide)
- Praise Songs or Hymns? What Type of Songs are Found in the New Testament
Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament - Church Education
Darwin Glassford, Director of MA Programs, Associate Professor of Church Education - Youth, incl. Contemporary Youth Culture
Darwin Glassford, Director of MA Programs, Associate Professor of Church Education - Youth Ministry
Darwin Glassford, Director of MA Programs, Associate Professor of Church Education - Young People and Worship
Darwin Glassford, Director of MA Programs, Associate Professor of Church Education
- Praise Songs or Hymns? What Type of Songs are Found in the New Testament
Future/End Times: (show | hide)
- What Happens When We Die?
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyThe Bible and Various Christian Visions of the Afterlife. - Will there be Sexuality in Heaven?
Heidi De Jonge, Pastor for Discernment - The Bible and the Future: Major Millennial Views
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New TestamentMajor Millennial Views-an introduction and evaluation of popular claims about what the Bible teaches with respect to the future (2 sessions). - Left Behind: Why CRC Folk Should Leave These Books Behind
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New TestamentAn introduction and evaluation of the popular series that deals with the end times (1-3 sessions). - The Rapture: A Biblical Truth or a Misleading Error?
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New TestamentThe rapture--the belief that Christians will suddenly disappear and be taken to heaven for seven years while a series of terrors and catastrophes occur for those who are "left behind" on earth--continues to be a teaching that generates much interest and discussion. But is this teaching really a biblical truth or a misleading error? This 1-session discussion investigates the biblical basis of the Rapture.
- What Happens When We Die?
Issues in Christianity: (show | hide)
- Women in Office and the Unity of the CRC.
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyA demonstration of how both sides of the issue can be argued from Scripture using Reformed hermeneutics. (Can be adapted for non-CRC audiences.) - The Creation-Evolution Debate: a Reformed Perspective.
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyAn introductory survey of the issues and the position of the CRC. (Can be adapted for non-CRC audiences.) - Should We Revisit 1973? The CRC and Homosexuality.
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyWhy we must minister compassionately and retain biblical teaching on sexual morality. (Can be adapted for non-CRC audiences.) - From Genesis to Revelation: The Kingdom of God as the Basic Theme of the Bible.
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology - Moral Issues in Early Life Technologies
Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology
- Women in Office and the Unity of the CRC.
Missions: (show | hide)
- The Bible and Missions
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Living as a Family on the Mission Field
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Getting Ready to Go on a Mission Trip
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Islam: Understanding the History, Teachings, Variations, and Culture
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Understanding and Loving Your Muslim Neighbor
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Mission Challenges in the 21st Century
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Cross-culture Life Style and Ministry
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - Missions: Past, Present, and Future
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology - The Local Congregation and Missions
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology
- The Bible and Missions
New Testament: (show | hide)
- The Message of Ephesians for Today
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - El mensaje de Efesios para las iglesias de hoy
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - Discipleship in the Gospel of Matthew for the Church today
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - El discipulado en el evangelio de Mateo y la iglesia actual
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - How to Read the Book of Revelation
Carl Bosma, Associate Professor of Old Testament4 Sessions - Interpreting the Parables of Jesus.
Dean Deppe, Professor of New TestamentUp to 4 sessions - The Gospel of Mark: Reading the Gospel as if for the first time.
Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament2-8 sessions - Discipleship in the Four Gospels or Missions in the Four Gospels.
Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament4 sessions - The Churches of the Book of Revelation.
Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament7 sessions - The Purpose of the Gospel of John.
Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament1-2 sessions - Faith, Hope, and Love: they last forever.
Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament3 sessions of Bible studies on Heb. 11, Rom. 8, and 1 Cor. - Interpreting the Beatitudes in Matthew
Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology1-2 talks - Does the Sermon on the Mount have Three Points?
Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology1 talk - Does the Sermon on the Mount have Three Points?
Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology1 talk - Does the Sermon on the Mount have Three Points?
Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology1 talk - From Patmos to Paradise: The Seven Sermons to the Seven Churches (Rev 2-3)
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament - 1 Thessalonians and Its Message for the Church Today
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament3-5 sessions - 1 Corinthians and Its Message for the Church Today
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament3-5 sessions - Paul, the Letter-Writer
Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New TestamentPowerPoint presentation that examines the four major parts of Paul’s letters (Opening, Thanksgiving, Body, Closing) (4 sessions).
- The Message of Ephesians for Today
Old Testament: (show | hide)
- How to Read the Prophets for Today
Carl Bosma, Associate Professor of Old Testament - How to Read the Psalms for All They are Worth
Carl Bosma, Associate Professor of Old Testament - The Theological Importance and Pastoral Function of the Lament Psalms
Carl Bosma, Associate Professor of Old Testament - Understanding the Ten Commandments
Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology - The Forgotten Prophets: Habakkuk
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament - The Forgotten Prophets: Haggai
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament - The Forgotten Prophets: Nahum
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament - The Forgotten Prophets: Obadiah
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament - Those Mysterious Prophets: Applying Prophetic Principles to the Church
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament - Wisdom and Her Children: A Study of Biblical Wisdom
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament - Beginning Hebrew
Michael Williams, Professor of Old Testament
- How to Read the Prophets for Today
On Being Reformed: (show | hide)
- The Latin American accent of our Reformed Identity
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - El acento latinoamericano de nuestra identidad Reformada
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - A Reformed Critique of the "Left Behind" Series
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - What is Calvinism?
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - What Does it Mean to be Reformed?
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyA survey of biblical Reformed doctrine and how it generates our Reformed world and life views.
- The Latin American accent of our Reformed Identity
Reformed Creeds & Confessions: (show | hide)
- The CRC, Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 80, and the Roman Catholic Mass
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - Heidelberg Catechism
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - Belgic Confession
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - Canons of Dort
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - Contemporary Testimony
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - Preaching the Heidelberg Catechism--Well!!
Mary Hulst, Assistant Professor of Preaching
- The CRC, Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 80, and the Roman Catholic Mass
Religion: (show | hide)
- Christianity and other Religions: A Reformed Perspective on Current Religious Pluralism
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology - Great World Religions: An Introduction to Islam
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology(or Hinduism, or Buddhism--separate presentations) - Panentheism: The Major Paradigm in Contemporary Theology.
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyA laypersons' introduction to the most influential modern/contemporary alternative to traditional Christian theology: the God who risks our freedom, feels our pain, and 'journeys' with us. A traditional Reformed response is included. - Postmodern Spirituality: Religion for a New Age
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology - Confronting the Idols of our Time: Hedonism, Consumerism and the Church
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology - The Goodness of God and the Problem of Evil.
John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical TheologyBiblical and theological reflections on why it is reasonable to trust God completely in spite of the hard questions. - Islam: Understanding the History, Teachings, Variations, and Culture
Pieter Tuit, Associate Professor of Missiology
- Christianity and other Religions: A Reformed Perspective on Current Religious Pluralism
Sacraments: (show | hide)
- Infant Baptism
Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology - Children at the Lord's Supper
David Rylaarsdam, Associate Professor of Historical Theology - The Theology and Practice of the Lord's Supper
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - The Theology and Practice of Baptism
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship
- Infant Baptism
Spiritual Formation: (show | hide)
- Spiritual Formation and the Spiritual Disciplines
David Rylaarsdam, Associate Professor of Historical Theology - How to Help Church Leaders and Cong. Members Foster a Deeper Relationship with the Lord.
Patricia Zandstra, Formation for Ministry Specialist - The Complementary Roles of Personal Worship and Corporate Worship in Spiritual Formation.
Patricia Zandstra, Formation for Ministry Specialist - The Art of Spiritual Direction and Who Should Consider Tapping Into It?
Patricia Zandstra, Formation for Ministry Specialist - How Prayer Ministry Can Transform Your Life and Your Church.
Patricia Zandstra, Formation for Ministry Specialist - How Personal Spiritual Retreats and Participating in Guided Spiritual Retreats Can Change Your Life.
Patricia Zandstra, Formation for Ministry Specialist
- Spiritual Formation and the Spiritual Disciplines
Worship: (show | hide)
- A Biblical Perspective on Worship
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - Una perspectiva bíblica sobre la adoración cristiana
Mariano Avila, Professor of New Testament - The Meaning of Advent--in Scripture and Song
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship - The Meaning of Epiphany--in Scripture and Song
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship - The Meaning of Lent--in Scripture and Song
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship - Contemporary Developments in Church Music Worldwide
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship - How Shall We Sing the Psalms?
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship - Changes in Worship in the 150 Years of the CRC
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship - Learning to Sing and Pray Locally and Globally
Emily Brink, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and WorshipA workshop exploring new and multicultural resources for song and prayer in congregational worship. - The In-Between Words
Heidi De Jonge, Pastor for Discernment - The Invisible Made Visible: Visual Arts as an Integral Aspect of Worship
Betsy Steele Halstead, Continuing Education Events Manager - Workshop on the Public Reading of Scripture
Mary Hulst, Assistant Professor of Preaching - Worship and Change
Duane Kelderman, VP for Administration, Associate Professor of Preaching - How to Listen to a Sermon
Duane Kelderman, VP for Administration, Associate Professor of Preaching - Worship in the Early Church
David Rylaarsdam, Associate Professor of Historical Theology - The Deep Meaning and Purpose of Worship
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - Dealing with Change in Worship
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - Worshipping Well and Speaking Well about Worship
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - Stilling the Storm: Worship and Congregational Leadership in Difficult Times of Crisis, Transition and Conflict
Kathleen Smith, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative - The Issues of Worship Renewal Today
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - The Uniqueness of Reformed Worship
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Issues in Worship Planning
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Structuring a Seasonal Worship Calendar
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Designing Worship Services with "Flow"
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - The Case for Collaboration in Worship Planning
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Structuring a Seasonal Worship Calendar
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Issues in Worship Planning
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Designing Worship Services with "Flow"
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - The Evaluation of Worship Services
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Introducing The Worship Sourcebook
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - In-Between Words
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - The Birth and Growth of a Sermon
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - Intergenerational Worship
Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship - The Glory of God and the Re-centering of Christian Worship
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - The Life-Changing Perspective of Trinitarian Worship
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - How Worship Connects with Every Other Ministry in Your Church
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - Sunday Morning Parenting: Helping Kids Worship
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - Vatican II, Willow Creek, and P&W: Why Worship Has Changed Over the Years
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - Praying the Psalms in Private and Public Worship
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - Ancient Future Worship: What We Learn About Worship from the Early Church
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - The Building Blocks of Worship Renewal
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - The Nuts and Bolts of Worship Planning
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - Catholics, Pentecostals, Anglicans, Orthodox, Methodists and Calvinists: Exploring the Denominational Spectrum of Worship Practices
John Witvliet, Associate Professor of Worship - An Invitation to the "Liturgy of the Hours"
Patricia Zandstra, Formation for Ministry Specialist
- A Biblical Perspective on Worship
Speaker Schedule (show | hide)
- Bolt, John, Professor of Systematic Theology
- March 5, 2008, Brookside, CRC - A War Within the Church: Fighting Fair About the War in Iraq
- Brink, Emily, Adjunct Professor of Church Music and Worship
- March 12-27, 2008, Lecture Tour to China (Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Binhai, Jinan)
- April 27, 2008, Greenville, MI - Sigma Alpha Iota
- May 14, 2008, Ferrysburg CRC - Tri-Cities Senior Fellowship
- July 15, 2008, Berkeley, CA - Hymn Society Conference
- August 4-8, 2008, Teaching at Bible Alliance Seminary (Hong Kong)
- Aug 11-Sep 5, 2008, Teaching at Trinity Theological College (Singapore)
- October 21-23, 2008, Teaching at Wee Kirck Conference - Mount Herman, CA
- De Jonge, Heidi, Pastor for Discernment
- April 20, 2008, Preaching at LOFT at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Hoezee, Scott, Director, Center for Excellence in Preaching, Director, The Center for Excellence in Preaching.
- July 7-11, 2008, Workshop: The Preachers' Oasis (Calvin College DeVos Communication Center)
- Hulst, Mary, Assistant Professor of Preaching
- March 9, 2008, Adult Education - Woodlawn CRC, Grand Rapids, MI
- March 12-20, 2008, Costa Rica - Retreat for Missionaries
- April 2, 2008, Adult Education - Bethel CRC
- May 4, 2008, Morning Worship at Mayfair CRC, Grand Rapids, MI
- June 7-14, 2008, CRC Synod
- Jun 15-Aug 30, 2008, Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado
- July 7-11, 2008, Workshop: The Preachers
- Kelderman, Duane, VP for Administration, Associate Professor of Preaching
- March 14-15, 2008, Borderplex Ministry Team Consultation - El Paso, TX
- June 2-5, 2008, SPE Course - Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry (Calvin Theological Seminary)
- Plantinga, Cornelius, President, Charles W. Colson Professor of Systematic Theology
- June 23-27, 2008, Imaginative Reading for Creative Preaching (Snow Mountain Ranch, Coloardo)
- Smith, Kathleen, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative
- June 2-5, 2008, SPE Course - Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry (Calvin Theological Seminary)
- Tuit, Pieter, Associate Professor of Missiology
- March 2-9, 2008, Leading adult education at First Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center, MI on "Islam: Understanding the History, Teachings, Variations, and Culture"
- March 16, 2008, Richwood CRC - Mission Emphasis
- March 30, 2008, Hanley CRC - Mission Emphasis
- Witvliet, John, Associate Professor of Worship
- April 1-3, 2008, Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts conference - Austin, TX
- April 10-12, 2008, Wheaton Theology Conference - Wheaton, IL
- May 20-22, 2008, Philosophy and Liturgy: Ritual, Practice, and Embodied Wisdom seminar - Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
How do we schedule these presenters?
If you know which presenter you would like to work with, begin by contacting her/him directly. If you want a consultation about who might be the best presenter for your congregation, or the best way we can support you and your work, contact Kathy Smith, our Director of Continuing Education, for assistance.
Could CTS sponsor an event in our area?
We are very open to considering sponsoring events at a variety of locations throughout the United States and Canada. Typically, our events are designed for multiple congregations, often with participation from several denominations. Contact Kathy Smith, our Director of Continuing Education, for assistance.
What other speaker lists are available?
Churches may also want to consider speakers available on the CRC Denominational Speakers List or in the Calvin College Resource Guide to Speakers and Programs (pdf).