Calvin University
What’s In A Name?
On July 10, 2019, Calvin changed its last name to “university.” Thousands of community members joined together to commemorate the significant milestone in Calvin’s history. A panel discussion, dedication service, and celebration cookout were among the lineup of events.
What began nearly 150 years ago in a single classroom in downtown Grand Rapids, with one faculty member, one academic discipline, and just seven students, is now a university sprawled out over a 400-acre campus serving 3,600 students from more than 60 countries. It’s an institution of 250 Christ-centered faculty who are thought leaders in their field. And, Calvin has an alumni network of 65,000 expressing its mission to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
In becoming a university, and as part of Vision 2030, Calvin aspires to extend its reach and deepen its roots by expanding its global influence, growing as a trusted partner for learning, and deepening its commitment to the Reformed Christian faith.
“It’s remarkable that a denomination as small as the Christian Reformed Church could produce the impact that Calvin has produced. We see that both as a legacy and as something we aspire to continue,” said Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University.
To learn more about the name change to Calvin University, and about Vision 2030, visit www.calvin.edu/vision2030. To see highlights and financial information from Calvin University, read the PDF report.
What began nearly 150 years ago in a single classroom in downtown Grand Rapids, with one faculty member, one academic discipline, and just seven students, is now a university sprawled out over a 400-acre campus serving 3,600 students from more than 60 countries. It’s an institution of 250 Christ-centered faculty who are thought leaders in their field. And, Calvin has an alumni network of 65,000 expressing its mission to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
In becoming a university, and as part of Vision 2030, Calvin aspires to extend its reach and deepen its roots by expanding its global influence, growing as a trusted partner for learning, and deepening its commitment to the Reformed Christian faith.
“It’s remarkable that a denomination as small as the Christian Reformed Church could produce the impact that Calvin has produced. We see that both as a legacy and as something we aspire to continue,” said Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University.
To learn more about the name change to Calvin University, and about Vision 2030, visit www.calvin.edu/vision2030. To see highlights and financial information from Calvin University, read the PDF report.
Faith Formation Ministries
Snow Won’t Stop Us
Even blizzards can't keep ministry leaders away from a day of encouragement and equipping! It was a blustery morning, but more than 50 local CRC ministry leaders made their way through the snow and wind to Grace Fellowship CRC in Pella, Iowa for a Saturday event hosted by Faith Formation Ministries.
This event, the third one held in the Pella/Des Moines area since 2016, helped local CRC congregations explore the practical implications of intentional intergenerational ministry within their congregations.
The day began with a keynote address from Dr. Syd Hielema, followed by breakout sessions the benefits and challenges of intergenerational ministry in each age group. Although the storm kept up outside, attendees stayed through lunch and into the afternoon where there were opportunities for church groups to strategize ways to bring young and old together to live out their faith in community.
To learn more about Faith Formation Ministries or to see financial information from congregational service ministries, read the PDF report.
This event, the third one held in the Pella/Des Moines area since 2016, helped local CRC congregations explore the practical implications of intentional intergenerational ministry within their congregations.
The day began with a keynote address from Dr. Syd Hielema, followed by breakout sessions the benefits and challenges of intergenerational ministry in each age group. Although the storm kept up outside, attendees stayed through lunch and into the afternoon where there were opportunities for church groups to strategize ways to bring young and old together to live out their faith in community.
To learn more about Faith Formation Ministries or to see financial information from congregational service ministries, read the PDF report.