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Calvin Theological Seminary Speakers

Faculty and staff available to lead educational sessions: (show | hide)

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NameTitle(s)NameTitle(s)
Avila, MarianoProfessor of New TestamentRylaarsdam, DavidAssociate Professor of Historical Theology
Bierma, LyleProfessor of Systematic TheologySmith, KathleenDirector of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative
Bosma, CarlAssociate Professor of Old TestamentSteele Halstead, ElizabethContinuing Education Events Manager
Brink, EmilyAssociate Professor of Church Music and WorshipSytsma, RichardDean of Students and International Student Adviser
Cooper, JohnProfessor of Philosophical TheologyTuit, PieterAssociate Professor of Missiology
Deppe, DeanAssociate Professor of New TestamentVan Reken, CalvinProfessor of Moral Theology
Glassford, DarwinAssociate Professor of Church Education, Director of MA ProgramsVanderwell, HowardAdjunct Professor of Worship
Hulst, MaryAssistant Professor of PreachingWeima, JeffreyProfessor of New Testament
Kelderman, DuaneAssociate Professor of Preaching, Vice President for AdministrationWilliams, MichaelProfessor of Old Testament
Nydam, RonaldProfessor of Pastoral CareWitvliet, JohnAssociate Professor of Worship
Plantinga, CorneliusCharles W. Colson Professor of Theology, President  

Faculty and staff available for preaching: (show | hide)

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NameTitle(s)NameTitle(s)
Avila, MarianoProfessor of New TestamentNydam, RonaldProfessor of Pastoral Care
Bierma, LyleProfessor of Systematic TheologyOsterhouse, JamesAdjunct Professor of Missiology
Bolt, JohnPlantinga, CorneliusCharles W. Colson Professor of Theology, President
Bosma, CarlAssociate Professor of Old TestamentRoeda, JackAdjunct Professor of Preaching
Byker, DonaldDirector of Mentored MinistriesRottman, JohnAssociate Professor of Preaching
Cooper, JohnProfessor of Philosophical TheologyRylaarsdam, DavidAssociate Professor of Historical Theology
De Moor, HenryProfessor of Church Polity, Vice President for Academic AffairsSchemper, LugeneTheological Librarian and Assistant Library Director, Seminary-Related Matters
Deppe, DeanAssociate Professor of New TestamentSmith, KathleenDirector of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative
Feenstra, RonaldHeritage Professor of Systematic and Philosophical Theology, Director of Doctoral StudiesSytsma, RichardDean of Students and International Student Adviser
Glassford, DarwinAssociate Professor of Church Education, Director of MA ProgramsTuit, PieterAssociate Professor of Missiology
Hoezee, ScottDirector, The Center for Excellence in Preaching.Van Reken, CalvinProfessor of Moral Theology
Hulst, MaryAssistant Professor of PreachingVanderwell, HowardAdjunct Professor of Worship
Janke, GregoryDirector of AdmissionsWeima, JeffreyProfessor of New Testament
Kelderman, DuaneAssociate Professor of Preaching, Vice President for AdministrationWilliams, MichaelProfessor of Old Testament
Leder, ArieMartin J. Wyngaarden Senior Professor in Old Testament StudiWitvliet, JohnAssociate Professor of Worship
Muller, RichardP. J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology  

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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 Preaching
      This 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
  • Computer-Based Exegesis: (show | hide)
    • The Word in Windows: LOGOS Computer-Based Exegesis Training
      Carl Bosma, Associate Professor of Old Testament
      In 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.
  • 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
    • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Future/End Times: (show | hide)
    • What Happens When We Die?
      John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology
      The Bible and Various Christian Visions of the Afterlife.
    • The Bible and the Future: Major Millennial Views
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
      Major 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 Testament
      An 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 Testament
      The 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.
    • Sex, Sanctification and the Second Coming: 1 Thessalonians & Its Message for the Church Today
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
  • Issues in Christianity: (show | hide)
    • Women in Office and the Unity of the CRC.
      John Cooper, Professor of Philosophical Theology
      A 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 Theology
      An 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 Theology
      Why 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
  • 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
  • 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 Testament
      4 Sessions
    • Interpreting the Parables of Jesus.
      Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament
      Up to 4 sessions
    • The Gospel of Mark: Reading the Gospel as if for the first time.
      Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament
      2-8 sessions
    • Discipleship in the Four Gospels or Missions in the Four Gospels.
      Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament
      4 sessions
    • The Churches of the Book of Revelation.
      Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament
      7 sessions
    • The Purpose of the Gospel of John.
      Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament
      1-2 sessions
    • Faith, Hope, and Love: they last forever.
      Dean Deppe, Professor of New Testament
      3 sessions of Bible studies on Heb. 11, Rom. 8, and 1 Cor.
    • Interpreting the Beatitudes in Matthew
      Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology
      1-2 talks
    • Does the Sermon on the Mount have Three Points?
      Calvin Van Reken, Professor of Moral Theology
      1 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 Testament
      3-5 sessions
    • 1 Corinthians and Its Message for the Church Today
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
      3-5 sessions
    • Paul, the Letter-Writer
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
      PowerPoint presentation that examines the four major parts of Paul’s letters (Opening, Thanksgiving, Body, Closing) (4 sessions).
    • Neglected Letters of the New Testament (Philemon, Jude, 2 John)
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
    • Paul: The Missionary & The Letter Writer
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
    • How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
      Jeffrey Weima, Professor of New Testament
  • 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
  • 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 Theology
      A survey of biblical Reformed doctrine and how it generates our Reformed world and life views.
  • 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
  • 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 Theology
      A 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 Theology
      Biblical 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
  • Sacraments: (show | hide)
    • Infant Baptism
      Lyle Bierma, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology
    • Children at the Lord's Supper
      David Rylaarsdam, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, 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
  • Spiritual Formation: (show | hide)
    • Spiritual Formation and the Spiritual Disciplines
      David Rylaarsdam, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Historical Theology
  • 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,
    • The Meaning of Epiphany--in Scripture and Song
      Emily Brink,
    • The Meaning of Lent--in Scripture and Song
      Emily Brink,
    • Contemporary Developments in Church Music Worldwide
      Emily Brink,
    • How Shall We Sing the Psalms?
      Emily Brink,
    • Changes in Worship in the 150 Years of the CRC
      Emily Brink,
    • Learning to Sing and Pray Locally and Globally
      Emily Brink,
      A workshop exploring new and multicultural resources for song and prayer in congregational worship.
    • 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, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, 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 Invisible Made Visible: Visual Arts as an Integral Aspect of Worship
      Elizabeth Steele Halstead, Continuing Education Events Manager
    • The Issues of Worship Renewal Today
      Howard Vanderwell, Adjunct Professor of Worship
    • The Uniqueness of Reformed Worship
      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

Speaker Schedule (show | hide)

  • Avila, Mariano, Professor of New Testament
    • September 20, 2009, preaching at First CRC in Fremont, MI during the 9:30am service. Ordination of CTS graduate James Kuiper.
    • October 2-4, 2009, Lectures and preaching to CRC churches in Vancouver, CA for All Nations weekend on Ephesians and Multi-culturality in the Church
    • October 24-26, 2009, Mexico City - 200th anniversary of Mexian Indepedence - giving lectures
    • November 16-19, 2009, Pasadena, CA - Annual Meetings of PRODOLA
    • January 11-22, 2010, Teaching at the Reformed Seminary in Yakarta, Indonesia.
  • Bierma, Lyle, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology
    • October 11, 2009, Graafschap CRC - Holland, MI - Teaching Adult Ed.
    • October 31, 2009, Speaking at the Fourth Annual Reformation Day Mini-Conference, Covenant Bible Church, Chugiak, Alaska
    • December 13, 2009, First CRC, Byron Center, MI - Teaching Adult Ed.
    • March 7, 2010, Neland CRC - Adult Education
    • March 14, 2010, Neland CRC - Adult Education
  • Bosma, Carl, Associate Professor of Old Testament
    • February 7, 2010, Alger Heights CRC - Preaching
  • Byker, Donald, Director of Mentored Ministries
    • February 28, 2010, Fulton Manor - Preaching/Worship
  • Glassford, Darwin, Director of MA Programs, Associate Professor of Church Education
    • February 2, 2010, Christ Church, Grand Rapids, MI - Adult Education
    • February 18-21, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT - Consultation
    • February 27, 2010, Byron Center, MI - First CRC - Education
    • May 25-27, 2010, London, ON, Canada - CRC Campus Ministries Conference
  • Hoezee, Scott, Director, Center for Excellence in Preaching, Director, The Center for Excellence in Preaching.
    • February 21, 2010, Covenant CRC, Cutlerville, MI - Preaching
    • February 28, 2010, Raybrook Chapel - Preaching
    • March 28, 2010, North Hills CRC, Troy, MI - Preaching
    • May 23, 2010, Second CRC, Fremont, MI - Preaching
  • Hulst, Mary, Assistant Professor of Preaching
    • February 24-27, 2010, Atlanta, GA - CCCU Conference
    • March 18-24, 2010, Seattle/Vancouver - Development - Spring Break w/ students
    • April 20-23, 2010, Vancouver - CRC Pastors Spouses Conference - Plenary Speaker
    • June 15-29, 2010, Grand Rapids, MI - WARC Conference
  • Ipema, William, Director, Timothy Institute
    • July 20-24, 2009, Timothy Leadership Training in Grand Rapids for a variety of CRC and Evangelical leaders
  • Janke, Gregory, Director of Enrollment
    • May 24, 2009, Preaching at Bauer CRC in Hudsonville, MI
    • June 13-20, 2009, Synod of the Christian Reformed Church at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL.
    • June 21, 2009, Preaching at Fairway CRC in Jenison, MI
    • July 1-31, 2009, Facing Your Future at Calvin Theological Seminary
    • August 16, 2009, Preaching at Pine Grove CRC in Howard City, MI
  • Kelderman, Duane, VP for Administration, Associate Professor of Preaching
    • September 6, 2009, Preaching morning and evening services at Big Star Lake Chapel
    • October 2-3, 2009, Council Retreat at Calvin Church
    • January 24, 2010, Phoenix, AZ - Preaching
    • February 7, 2010, Ridgewood CRC, Jenison, MI - Education
    • February 14, 2010, First CRC, Jenison, MI - Preaching
    • February 21, 2010, Ridgewood CRC, Jenison, MI - Education
    • March 7, 2010, Second CRC, Grand Haven, MI - Preaching
    • March 28, 2010, Education - Teaching course 23-28
    • May 2-6, 2010, Denver, CO - Conference
    • May 2, 2010, Denver, CO - Preaching
  • Nydam, Ronald, Professor of Pastoral Care
    • September 25, 2009, Byron Center CRC, Byron Center, MI - Adult Ed.
    • October 22, 2009, CRC church, Ann Arbor, MI - Messiness of Marriage/Adult Ed.
    • November 6, 2009, Orange City, IA - Koala Bears and the Hearts of Children - Bethany Christian Services
    • December 6, 2009, Ada CRC, Ada, MI - Young folk
    • February 6, 2010, Dordt College, Iowa - Day of Encouragement
    • March 13, 2010, Crystal Cathedral - CA - Engaging Leukemia
    • March 20, 2010, LaGrave CRC, Grand Rapids, MI - The Shack and the problem of evil
    • May 13-14, 2010, Classis Alberta North, Canada - Pastoral Care Consultation
  • Rylaarsdam, David, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Historical Theology
    • November 1, 2009, First CRC, Muskegon, MI - Adult Education
    • November 8, 2009, First CRC, Muskegon, MI - Adult Education
    • November 15, 2009, Charlottetown, CRC, Prince Edward Island - Preaching and Adult Education
    • January 31, 2010, First CRC, Muskegon, MI - Adult Education
  • Smith, Kathleen, Director of Continuing Education and Director of the Making Connections Initiative
    • September 26, 2009, Seminar at Willmar CRC in Wilmar, MN "Worshipping Well and Speaking Well about Worship"
    • February 24, 2010, Calvin CRC, Sheboygan, WI - Council/Worship Retreat
    • March 14, 2010, Frist CRC, GRand Rapids, MI - Preaching
  • Sytsma, Richard, Dean of Students and International Student Advisor
    • March 21, 2010, Hyde Park CRC, Chicago, IL - Preaching
  • Tuit, Pieter, Associate Professor of Missiology
    • April 19, 2009, Teaching adult education at Caledonia CRC in Caledonia, MI on "Living Together in a Multicultural and Multireligious Society"
  • Van Reken, Calvin, Professor of Moral Theology
    • Jan 3-Aug 29, 2010, Riverside CRC, Comstock Park, MI - Preaching
  • Weima, Jeffrey, Professor of New Testament
    • November 1, 2009, Zulphen CRC, Zulphen - Preaching
    • November 1, 2009, Caledonia CRC, Caledonia, MI - Preaching
    • November 8, 2009, First CRC, Byron Centen, MI - Adult Education
    • November 8, 2009, Niekerk CRC, Niekerk, MI - Preaching
    • November 8, 2009, Ivanrest CRC, Grand Rapids, MI - Adult Education
    • November 15, 2009, Ivanrest CRC, Grand Rapids, MI - Adult Education
    • November 15, 2009, First CRC, Byron Centen, MI - Adult Education
    • November 19-23, 2009, New Orleans, LA - IBR & SBL Annual Meetings
    • November 29, 2009, Wayland CRC, Wayland, MI - Preaching
    • February 7, 2010, Zulphen CRC - Zulphen, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • February 7, 2010, Messiah - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (PM)
    • February 14, 2010, Faith Community - Wyoming, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • February 14, 2010, Messiah - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (PM)
    • February 21, 2010, Raybrook Chapel - Grand Rapids, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • February 21, 2010, Faith Community - Wyoming, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • February 21, 2010, Messiah - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (PM)
    • February 28, 2010, Messiah - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (PM)
    • February 28, 2010, Forest Grove CRC - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • March 4-5, 2010, Orlando, FL - Pastor's Seminar
    • March 7, 2010, Messiah - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (PM)
    • March 7, 2010, Forest Grove CRC - Hudsonville, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • March 14, 2010, Cutlerville East CRC - Grand Rapids, MI - Preaching (AM)
    • March 14, 2010, Millbrook CRC - Grand Rapids, MI - Preaching (PM)
  • Williams, Michael, Professor of Old Testament
    • March 7, 2010, !st CRC, Muskegon, MI - Adult Education
    • March 21, 2010, 1st CRC, Muskegon, MI - Adult Education
  • Witvliet, John, Associate Professor of Worship
    • October 5, 2009, PCC - Grand Rapids, MI -National Assoc. of Pastorial Musicians
    • October 7-8, 2009, St. John's University - Collegeville, MN - Consultation of Practical Theology
    • October 15-18, 2009, Asbury Theological Seminary, Asbury, KY - Consultation: "Pretecost and the New Humanity"
    • October 30, 2009, Grand Rapids - Bi-denominational hymnal, regional meeting
    • November 12, 2009, PCC, Grand Rapids, MI - Assoc. of Reformed and Liturgical Worship
    • November 13, 2009, PCC, Grand Rapids, MI - Consortium of Christian college chaplains
    • December 6, 2009, LaGrave CRC, Grand Rapids, MI - worship leadership at Service of Lessons and Carols


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 in the Calvin College Resource Guide to Speakers and Programs.