Calvin Theological Seminary
Seminary Commencement
In May 2019, Calvin Theological Seminary's recognized 121 graduating students, the second highest number ever. This group of students included graduates from the various Latino Ministry programs, which offers seminary course-work entirely in Spanish. As a result, the commencement program was bilingual (English and Spanish) for the first time ever.
"Since 1876, for 143 years, God has used Calvin Seminary to form leaders for His church. What began with one pastor teaching five students has led to Calvin Seminary training leaders for a global church," President Jul Medenblik told the graduates during commencement.
He pointed out that the 2019 graduating class represented 19 countries and territories: Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela, and the United States.
To all of them, he said, "As you graduate from Calvin Seminary today, please keep this truth before you – the story of ministry is really the story of hope – by the power, the grace and the love of God – always! God is calling you to a deeper hope that is always and only centered on Him."
To learn more about and review financial information from Calvin Theological Seminary, read the PDF report.
"Since 1876, for 143 years, God has used Calvin Seminary to form leaders for His church. What began with one pastor teaching five students has led to Calvin Seminary training leaders for a global church," President Jul Medenblik told the graduates during commencement.
He pointed out that the 2019 graduating class represented 19 countries and territories: Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela, and the United States.
To all of them, he said, "As you graduate from Calvin Seminary today, please keep this truth before you – the story of ministry is really the story of hope – by the power, the grace and the love of God – always! God is calling you to a deeper hope that is always and only centered on Him."
To learn more about and review financial information from Calvin Theological Seminary, read the PDF report.
Worship Ministries
Learning in New Mexico
One of the goals of Worship Ministries staff, regional advisors, and endorsed coaches, is to be listeners and learners of the local church. This past year included opportunities for some Worship Ministries staff to listen to and learn from churches in classis Red Mesa around questions related to contextualization, colonialism, and how to support small churches.
When the sanctuary of Zuni Christian Reformed Church lights up at night, for example, people from all over the village of Zuni, N.Mex., can see a large, stained-glass cross — placed inside the church near the top of the ceiling — shining and giving off a welcoming glow.
Hand-crafted by artist Ruth Kamps, the artwork was installed in 2017 as part of the construction of a new church in the location, on the south side of the Zuni River, where CRC mission work has been going on since the late 19th century. Many of the 7,000 or so people who live in Zuni, regardless of their religion, appreciate the cross and what it represents.
To learn more about Worship Ministries or to see financial information from congregational service ministries, read the PDF report.
When the sanctuary of Zuni Christian Reformed Church lights up at night, for example, people from all over the village of Zuni, N.Mex., can see a large, stained-glass cross — placed inside the church near the top of the ceiling — shining and giving off a welcoming glow.
Hand-crafted by artist Ruth Kamps, the artwork was installed in 2017 as part of the construction of a new church in the location, on the south side of the Zuni River, where CRC mission work has been going on since the late 19th century. Many of the 7,000 or so people who live in Zuni, regardless of their religion, appreciate the cross and what it represents.
To learn more about Worship Ministries or to see financial information from congregational service ministries, read the PDF report.