Julius Ted Medenblik

10 Tips for Success in Online Seminary Programs

Curious if students can really flourish in online seminary programs? Let’s go over our best tips to ensure your success as an online seminar...

Why Theological Education Matters for Church Leadership Development

There are many resources for church leadership development, but studying theology and the Bible provides a firm foundation for all church le...

How to Get Pastoral Care Training

Pastoral care training ensures that pastors and other church leaders are equipped to shepherd people through difficult times.

Ministry Training Basics for Pastors & Church Leaders

Biblical, theological, and vocational training can help people in all types of ministry. If you are looking to begin a ministry role for the...

Master of Divinity Online (MDiv): What You Need to Know

If you’re looking to earn a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree, an online MDiv could be a convenient option to continue your learning without...

The Most Important Day of Synod

As a leader in the Christian Reformed Church in North America, I have been asked by a number of people, “What is going to happen at Synod?” ...

Nearer, Still Nearer - Lent 2022

Have you had the privilege of watching a funeral service recently? I have. One of the benefits that has come through COVID is the use of liv...

Medenblog: Give them a break!

One of the privileges of serving as President of Calvin Theological Seminary is that you meet with a lot of pastors and a lot of congregatio...

Medenblog: Pandemic Reflections

It has been a long year. It has been a difficult year. When we first began this journey of facing COVID-19, there were hopes that churches...

Medenblog: 25 years and counting!

This past year, I celebrated 25 years of ordained ministry in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. It was 1995. That year also ...

Medenblog: Ministering in a Pandemic

Have you ever heard of a “Last Lecture?” At many educational institutions, this is an opportunity for a retiring faculty member to give tha...

Running in Mud

Life Lessons from the Farm

I grew up alongside the muddy Mississippi River on a family farm in Fulton, Illinois. Spring time would bring rain showers and rain showers ...

The Medenblog

Faith, Politics, and the First Commandment

In this heightened political climate, how do the ten commandments help us understand what is most important.

Creating a Memory

October 2019 Medenblog

60 Years, One Day at a Time

President Medenblik reflects on parents' 60th anniversary, giving thanks for their wisdom and faith.

Stand Firm. Whole Hearts.

Trust God.

President Medenblik challenged and encouraged the graduates as they moved on to the next phase of their ministry.

Preparation

An open suitcase brings this question -- “What do I need to bring for this trip?”

Leadership Learnings

This past August, Geoff Vandermolen, Dave Beelen and I took a number of students to the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.

2018

Commencement Address

This past August, Geoff Vandermolen, Dave Beelen and I took a number of students to the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.