Seung Jai Kang, 80, was a dedicated and energetic pastor who lived his life in service to local ministries, church planting, and teaching...
In Memoriam
Carl Reitsma was born on Reformation Day and loved the Reformed faith.
Hal Bode had a love for people, especially those who were burdened by the difficulties of life. He devoted his time, energy, wisdom, and knowledge...
In Memoriam: Rev. Howard B. Spaan (1920-2017)
1920 - 2017Pastor, church planter, traveler, and family historian, Howard Spaan holds the record for longest-serving stated clerk of classis after serving 46 years in Classis Columbia.
Cal Niewenhuis was a quiet, humble, patient, and hard-working man.
Randy Baker was a humble man with a servant heart who preferred working behind the scenes.
Bible scholar, writer, editor, pastor, and theological librarian Harry Boonstra was a wise, gentle, caring man with a playful side and a dry sense of humor.
A visionary pastor, church planter, teacher, and mentor, Rev. Paul Hahn passed away in Korea on June 20 from cancer at the age of 84.
A New Testament scholar, professor, and accomplished author, Simon “Sam” Kistemaker was noted for his kindness, modesty, and gentleness of spirit.
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Jay Verhulst
1940-2017Ken Verhulst ministered with a passion for social justice
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Vander Heide
1931-2017Kenneth Vander Heide was born in McBain, Mich., in 1931, and died on July 30
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael (Mike) Reitsma
1944-2017Pastor, visionary, church planter, leader, and mentor, Michael Reitsma had a huge heart for both God and people.
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael DeVries
1935 - 2017Michael De Vries was passionate about proclaiming Jesus as the boundary-breaking, socially transforming Savior and Lord.
In Memoriam: Rev. Earl S. Holkeboer
1923-2017Schoolteacher, missionary pastor, church planter, chaplain, superb athlete, loving father, model caregiver.
In Memoriam: Rev. Jelle Nutma
1928-2017Jelle Nutma lived the last 21 years of his life with limitations as the result of a debilitating stroke,
In Memoriam: Rev. Samuel Vander Jagt
1918-2017Prior to serving as a pastor and chaplain for 65 years, Samuel Vander Jagt served his country with distinction during WW II.
In Memoriam: Rev. Gysbert John Rozenboom
1916-2017Interested in ministry from an early age and actively preaching through his 92nd year,
In Memoriam: Rev. John Zantingh
1933-2017From a very young age, John Zantingh wanted to be a minister.
In Memoriam: Dr. Manuel (Manny) Ortiz
1938-2017A respected pastor, urban missionary, professor, author, and world-renowned speaker and consultant,
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerard (Jerry) Bouma
1922-2017A compassionate man with a desire to serve others, Gerard Bouma initially planned to be a physician.
In Memoriam: Rev. Louis Edward Kok
1929-2017As pastor and chaplain, Lou Kok has been described by many as a good man.
Bill Lewis was a man who loved mercy, sought justice, and walked humbly with God.
In Memoriam: Rev. Edwin Walhout
1926-2017Edwin Walhout lived his entire life in service to his Lord.
In Memoriam: Rev. James Peter Vosteen
1931-2016A man of great humility, Peter Vosteen loved to preach and to teach others to preach.