Julius Ted Medenblik
President
Why We Affirm Women in Seminary, Church Leadership & Ministry
Women in Seminary Can Women Go to Seminary? Calvin Theological Seminary not only admits women but welcomes them and affirms them in their ca...
Read MoreHow to Find an Affordable Reformed Seminary
In addition to searching for a high-quality Reformed seminary education, many students are concerned about finding a seminary with an afford...
Read MoreOnline Seminary Certificate Programs vs. Degrees: What to Know
Learn the difference between online seminary certificate programs and online seminary degrees so you can choose which is best for you.
Read More10 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...
Read MoreWhy 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...
Read MoreHow to Get Pastoral Care Training
Pastoral care training ensures that pastors and other church leaders are equipped to shepherd people through difficult times.
Read MoreMinistry 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...
Read MoreMaster 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...
Read MoreThe 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?” ...
Read MoreNearer, 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...
Read MoreMedenblog: 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...
Read MoreMedenblog: 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...
Read MoreMedenblog: 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 ...
Read MoreMedenblog: 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...
Read MoreRunning 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 ...
Read MoreThe Medenblog
Faith, Politics, and the First Commandment
In this heightened political climate, how do the ten commandments help us understand what is most important.
Read MoreCreating a Memory
Read MoreOctober 2019 Medenblog
60 Years, One Day at a Time
President Medenblik reflects on parents' 60th anniversary, giving thanks for their wisdom and faith.
Read MoreStand Firm. Whole Hearts.
Trust God.
President Medenblik challenged and encouraged the graduates as they moved on to the next phase of their ministry.
Read MorePreparation
An open suitcase brings this question -- “What do I need to bring for this trip?”
Read MoreLeadership Learnings
This past August, Geoff Vandermolen, Dave Beelen and I took a number of students to the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.
Read More2018
Commencement Address
This past August, Geoff Vandermolen, Dave Beelen and I took a number of students to the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.
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