The Kerux is very excited to announce that Albert Strydhorst has offered to submit a regular column about global ministry entitled “Global Conversations.” Very At one point in the June 2013 Synod, Rev. Joel Boot, the Executive Director of the CRCNA, was asked, “How significant is it in our ecumenical … ∞
On Wednesday, September 11, the CTS community gathered for its annual picnic. Despite the light rain shower early on, it ended up being a wonderful evening. Students, staff, and faculty gathered for food and fellowship. There were also two inflatable play areas and cotton candy for children. As the phrase … ∞
Jonathan Owens Hometown: Irving, TX Favorite Aspect of CTS: I greatly appreciate the care and friendship offered by the staff and faculty Best place to study: On-Campus, the Quite Study Room – it’s convenient between classes. Off-Campus, home – so that I can take a break from studying and play with … ∞
Juliana Bosma Hometown: I was born and raised in a small hamlet called Neerlandia, which is in Northern Alberta, Canada. My favorite aspect of CTS has definitely been the community events: Christmas Potluck, BBQ’s, Intermural sports teams, Chapel and Donuts… etc Best place to study and why: My favorite place … ∞
New Student Spotlight: Boram Kwon The Kerux: So Boram, you are a new student here at Calvin Theological Seminary (CTS) who started in Spring 2013 semester. How did you hear about CTS and what made you choose it? Boram: My husband was already studying at CTS and many people encouraged … ∞
by Heather Stroobosscher, final year M.Div. Whatever your expectations are, multiply them.” Professor Nydam met us at the airport at 5:30 a.m. January 13 to bless us and pray us on our way. We were thirteen J-termers eager to observe what God is doing at the maximum security prison in … ∞
by Elly Boersma, 2nd year M.A. In Christ There is No East or West On Wednesday morning, the international guests for the Calvin Symposium on Worship Symposium descended upon the Seminary building, later than scheduled, but in eager anticipation for what was to come during their stay in Grand Rapids. … ∞
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 … ∞
by Jeff Sajdak, Dean of Students Hockey is here! Slapshots and crisp passes have come to the Student Center. Students, staff, and faculty are playing table hockey. It doesn’t matter if you grew up with table hockey or have never played before, table hockey is a fun way to unwind … ∞
by Paul DeWeerd, 3rd year M.Div. “Hello out there. We’re on the air. It’s hockey night tonight.” Hockey is back! The National Hockey League (NHL) took their sweet time to start up the 2012-13 season. While hockey fans around the globe bit their finger nails in nervous anticipation of the … ∞
As we come to the end of the semester, and everybody’s schedules get busy with papers and exams and sermons and projects, we as the Kerux editors just wanted to take a moment here to thank you all for your wonderful support and encouragement over this past semester. We had … ∞
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 David Williamson, M.T.S. University Christian Outreach is new club at Calvin Theological Seminary. So what is UCO? What will it do at CTS? For four years UCO has been an official club at Calvin College, but this year it will take on new dynamics and new goals as a … ∞
by Adrian de Lange, M.Div. On Sunday, November 25th, a group of 11 students and faculty, in conjunction with the Church Planting and Revitalization Club, left John Calvin’s fair Seminary at seven o’clock in the morning and took a three-hour tour down the road to Detroit. And that’s about where … ∞
