by Beverly Weeks, 3rd year M.Div. Moses and David – two people that I’d like to chat with some day. I’d like to know what it was like for Moses to be so impacted by being in God’s presence that his face became radiant (Exodus 34:29-35). And how did David … ∞
As we enter into the last few weeks of the semester, I am glad for the opportunity to provide an update. I grew up on a farm outside the small community (3,600 people) of Fulton, Illinois. I still remember the bike ride from the farm into town that I took … ∞
Greetings CTS students, We’ve made it through Canadian and American Thanksgiving! I suppose that thanksgiving celebrations aren’t too tough to live through – it’s the assignments, tests, papers, and exams that keep us hopping! I find it hard to believe that the end of the semester is just around the … ∞
by John Medendorp, co-editor-in-chief While many of us here at seminary complain about how much work we have to do, many of our professors impressively balance rigorous teaching loads while also performing incredible feats of research and publishing. Michael Williams is a prime example of this incredible ability to do … ∞
Do you find yourself sitting in your office chair, twiddling your thumbs, wondering what to do with all your talents, passions, free time, and love of group activities? Probably not. But you should still join one of CTS’s great clubs anyways. This year students have a wide variety to choose … ∞
by John Medendorp, co-editor-in-chief One of the projects we’re working on this year through The Kerux is a “Life After Seminary” series. In this series, we will be looking at some of the various ministry options available to seminary graduates, considering some of the challenges of the field, expressing the … ∞
A warm welcome to all the new students, as well as the returning students, to CTS. I’d like to express my deep appreciation for the warm reception I’ve received since joining CTS as the Associate Dean of Students. Thanks to the faculty and staff for your many words of encouragement … ∞
In an age of constant change, in a seminary of constant change, some things don’t change. Back in the Middle Ages when I was a student at Calvin Seminary, in the day of typewriters and mimeograph machines and rotary dial telephones, the “Field Education” office was located in the same … ∞
Jessica Driesenga is in her fourth year of the M.Div. program at CTS. She is currently the director of FYF and was also influential in planning and executing portions of Gateway this year. She sat down with Kerux co-editor John Medendorp earlier this semester to get her perspective on how … ∞
by Karis Mpindi, M.Div. ‘14 On Wednesday, the 5th of September we were blessed to have a convocation ceremony with the main address being given by Calvin College’s Director and Professor of Worship, Theology, and Congregational and Ministry Studies: Dr. John D. Witvliet. His message was titled “Berakah as a … ∞
by Juliana Bosma, M.A. ’14 The Gateway Orientation was very much as the name implies: A gateway or entrance inviting us into a room of more possibilities and discussion here at Seminary. All the planning and paperwork it took to prepare for our time here was a long and grueling … ∞
by Adrian De Lange, M.Div. ’14 This summer, I was privileged to work with middle school kids on a poorer side of Holland, Michigan. Though they don’t live far from the affluent Grand Rapids suburbs, the kids in this neighborhood have very different lives than most of us in … ∞
by Tyler Greenway, M.Div. ’14 My Pastoral Ministry Internship this summer took place at Wayland CRC (Wayland, MI). My internship is a little unique, as I’ve been an intern at this church since July 2011, and will continue working there until next summer. At this time, the church is without … ∞
by Michael Ten Haken, M.Div. ’13 Each Master of Divinity student at Calvin Theological Seminary is required to have a 10-week Pastoral Ministry Internship (PMI) as part of their program. These PMI’s happen in a variety of geographic locations and church settings. Some churches are currently without pastors in which … ∞
by Shannon Jammal-Hollemans, M.Div. ’13 There’s a running joke around my house. If any of my three children ever complain that they can’t fall asleep at night, just have mommy come in and preach her most recent sermon and you’ll be out in minutes. I started Seminary in the fall … ∞
