2011-2012 annual report (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)
“The Tree of Life� by Sarah Hall, art glass in the prayer room of the renovated John R. Mulder Memorial Chapel
Brandon and Stephanie Smith lead the chapel service, March 15, 2012
All of us at Western Theological Seminary feel the claim of God on our lives to equip a generation of leaders for the church who are “Christ-centered, biblically based, theologically integrated, culturally sensitive and mission oriented.” This is a demanding responsibility, but we are all committed to it!
A Word from the President Dr. Timothy Brown
Wonderful stories are told on the pages of this annual report, and one of them is told in the pictures of the renovated John R. Mulder Memorial Chapel. When it became apparent that it was in need of significant repair, several of us on the faculty took it upon ourselves to put into words what a Reformed worship space would look like if it was deeply rooted in our great tradition but completely sensitive to our cultural context. The keen theological articulation of that group, paired with the fine architectural imagination of Jim VanderMolen of Elevate Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joined with the stunning generosity of a long list of donors and the steady hands of many craftsmen has given us what you see on these pages. And believe me, as good as the pictures are—the reality is markedly better. You will also see pictured here our most recent graduating class. Hidden in their faces are the gifts of God for the emerging church. They have been called by God one and all, carefully trained by our faculty, and now stand in need of your prayers and encouragement as they seek to fulfill God’s claim on their lives! Friends, let me say from the bottom of my heart, thank you! All of us at Western Theological Seminary recognize how deeply indebted we are to you for your generous support and heartfelt prayers. Grace and peace,
Dr. Timothy Brown President and Henry Bast Professor of Preaching
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THE CLASS OF 2012 Santosh Kumar Bardhan (Th.M.-tbc) Bible College Teacher, Odisha, India
Darrell Delaney
(M.Div. and GCUPM) Th.M. at Calvin Theol. Sem. and Youth Ministry Coord. Madison Square Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Keith Lightner Interim Pastor, First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor, WA
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Rev. Dawn Boelkins (D.Min.) Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages, Western Theological Seminary
Beshah Workneh Deribe (Th.M.-tbc) Ethiopia
Raymond Maleke (Th.M.) Foundation for educational resources for villages in Minahasa, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia
Lisa Bolton-Hunt
Mark Britton
Seth Bush
Peggy Byland
On-call Chaplain, Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI and public school teacher
Clinical Pastoral Education, Oklahoma City, OK
Associate Pastor, Mason County Reformed Church, Scottville, MI
in search process
Derek Dokter
Richard France-Coe
in search process
Coursework for CRC ordination, Calvin Theological Seminary
Andrew Mead Graduate school
Jennifer McAlpineAustin (MDiv-MSW) Church Plant in Kalamazoo, MI
Chala Habasila
Jeffery Hough
(Th.M.) Pastor, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Zambia
Pastor, Angel Ministries, Muskegon, MI
Philip Moerdyk
Rebecca New-Edson
School teacher
Director of Western Pennsylvania Ministries of the Church of God, Emlenton, PA
Sandra Cammenga
Ronald Citlau
Edward Wayne Coleman
Pamela Cook
Gary DeKoekkoek
Church Planter, Faith Reformed Church, Dyer, IN
Pastor, Imagine Fellowship, Holland, MI
in search process
in search process
Nathan Johnson
Andrew Kadzban
Kim, Young Shin
Stephanie Kirkham
Jeffrey Kroondyk
Graduate school, Montpellier, France
Associate Pastor, Wyckoff Reformed Church, Wyckoff, NJ
Ministry Associate, Myung Sung Presbyterian Church, Seoul, Korea
Good Samaritan Ministries, Holland, MI
Youth Pastor, Cadillac Christian Ref. Church, Cadillac, MI
Carlinda Peoples
Zac Poppen
Benjamin Post
Graduate School, George Fox University, Newburg, OR
Chaplain, Young Life/ Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
(M.Div.-M.S.W.) Crisis Chaplain for Holland Hospital and Child Therapist at Center for Women in Transition
Sandra Nikkel New church start, Holland, MI
(M.Div. and GCUPM) in search process
deVries Photography, Zeeland, MI
Aaron Punt in search process
Lindsey DeKruif (Th.M.) in search process
Annabell LallaRamkelawan (Th.M.)
Pastor, Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago and teacher at St. Andrews Theo. Coll.
Bradley Redeker
(M.Div.-MSW) Clinical Pastoral Education, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
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THE CLASS OF 2012 Marla Rotman in search process
Matthew Schmidt
Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Deerfield, IL and Bible Teacher at Chicago Christian High School
Judith Tiemeyer
Jill Sweet Synod of the Far West
(M.Div.-MSW) Social Worker, South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation, South Haven, MI
Glenn (Ben) Shoup V
Andrew Spidahl
Jennifer Steil
Jonathan Stevens
in search process
Bicycling from Germany to Thailand, fueledbyrice.org
Assistant Minister, First Christian Church, Duncan, OK
Youth Ministry, Third Christian Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI
Matt Waite
Aaron Wetzel
Development Officer, RCA Office, Grand Rapids, MI
Raymond Wicks, Jr. (GCUPM)
Pastor, Common Ground Church, First Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, MI Kalamazoo, MI
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.�
Jennifer Yeske Associate Pastor, Niskayuna Reformed Church, Schenectady, NY
Matthew 9:38
All graduates pictured earned Master of Divinity degrees, except as noted: Th.M. = Master of Theology M.Div.-M.S.W. = Dual Track Master of Divinity - Master of Social Work D.Min. = Doctor of Ministry GCUPM = Graduate Certificate in Urban Pastoral Ministry (tbc = to be completed)
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WTS Leadership, Faculty, and Staff President’s Council Timothy L. Brown President
Leanne Van Dyk Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs Norman Donkersloot Vice President of Finance Kenneth Neevel (July-Aug) John Nordstrom (Sept-Dec) Jeff Munroe (Jan-Jun) Vice President of Advancement and Communications
Board of Trustees Mark Eriks, moderator Kenton Dale, vice moderator Ron Hartgerink, secretary Chris Crawford, treasurer Karen Barker Mary Bechler Erin Beckerink Abram Blaak Scott DeBlock Amy DeKruyter Kris DePree Wilbert Hamstra Robert Hilarides Cathy Koop John Lee Larry Mulder Jon Norton James Poit Doug Ruch Judy Spoelhof Doug Struyk Steve Thomas Michael Van Rees
2011-2012 Faculty
2011-2012 Staff
Carol Bechtel, Professor of Old Testament J. Todd Billings, Associate Professor of Reformed Theology Dawn Boelkins, Instructor of Biblical Languages Thomas A. Boogaart, Dennis & Betty Voskuil Professor of Old Testament George Brown, Jr., G.W. & Eddie Haworth Professor of Christian Education Timothy L. Brown, Henry Bast Professor of Preaching James V. Brownson, James and Jean Cook Professor of New Testament Bernard “Chris” Dorsey, Faculty Fellow Matthew Floding, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry Jaco J. Hamman, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling George R. Hunsberger, Professor of Congregational Mission Christopher B. Kaiser, Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology Ronald Rienstra, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship Arts Sue Rozeboom, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology Paul M. Smith, Associate Professor of Theological Bibliography David L. Stubbs, Professor of Ethics and Theology Leanne Van Dyk, Professor of Reformed Theology Robert E. Van Voorst, Professor of New Testament Dennis N. Voskuil, Marvin & Jerene DeWitt Professor of Church History Travis West, Instructor of Biblical Hebrew
Emeriti Faculty Donald J. Bruggink, James A. H. Cornell Professor of Historical Theology Robert A. Coughenour, Cornelius Van der Meulen Professor of Old Testament I. John Hesselink, Albertus C. Van Raalte Professor of Systematic Theology Stanley A. Rock, Florence M. Charavay Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Adjunct Instructors Rachel Billings Steven Bouma-Prediger Wayne Brouwer Todd Chioff David Cunningham Dan Gillett Fred Johnson Trygve Johnson Theresa Latini
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell Chad Pierce Jill Russell Greg Scheer Kyle Small Vern Sterk Carla Sterk Mark Veldt Gordon Wiersma
Carol Ann Bailey Jeanette Beagley-Koolhaas David Becker Mark Bogertman Myra Bonselaar Celaine Bouma-Prediger Carla Plumert Capotosto Stephanie Croom Dana Daniels Keith Derrick Norman Donkersloot Pat Dykhuis Chris Barsy-Eckman Kathy Ehmann Jill English Kerry Eshenaur Jade Gao C.J. Kingdom-Grier Dan Groothuis Theresa Hamm Vernon Hoffman Mary Huisman Mike LeFebre Glenda McKinley Richard Mersman Stephen Michaels Jeff Munroe Ken Neevel Ann Nieuwkoop John Nordstrom Jan Nyhof Rayetta Perez Mark Poppen Sara Russell Beth Smith Jacalyn Soper Lee Ann Sotok Glenn Swier Bill Tighe LuAnne Van Slooten Evonne Wernlund
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The Pillars of the Earth is a book by Ken Follett about a medieval English town whose life is centered on the construction of a cathedral. For many of the town’s people, this construction was their life’s work, passion and mission. In the pages of this annual report, the members of another community are recorded. I am so grateful for all the people who similarly have made it their mission or life’s work to build the Church, particularly that small but important part of the Church called Western Theological Seminary.
Update from the Vice President of Finance Norman Donkersloot
Western is built on three financial pillars: tuition, investment earnings and contributions. Tuition income was strong during the past year as enrollment neared a record. While the endowment is substantial, its earnings were eroded by shaky market conditions around the world. Contributions were solid and outstanding.
During this past year you provided $5,420,396. This supported the education of 250 students, provided continued education and revitalization for 850 church leaders who are scattered from coast to coast, remodeled a chapel, and established or enlarged 46 named endowments. Thank you for your work and generosity in building and sustaining the Church. Thank you for all you do for Western Theological Seminary.
The biggest change at Western Theological Seminary during the last fiscal year was the completed renovation of the John R. Mulder Memorial Chapel. We held our first chapel service in the new space on December 14, 2011. Several photos of the chapel and its beautiful art glass are shown throughout this report. The illustrated story of the transformation of the chapel from traditional pews facing forward in a rectangular space to flexible seating surrounded by curved walls and a focus upward is told in a booklet available from our Advancement Office. If you are interested, please request a copy from the Advancement team at 616-392-8555, x109 or advancement@ westernsem.edu 6
2011-2012 Budget Summary General Fund Income
Yearly cost to educate: 31,350 per student
Origin of each dollar:
25% endowment, auxiliary enterprises, other earnings, and pledges
gifts from individuals & businesses
Individual and other giving ............................$1,998,058 .........25% Tuition, activities, services .................................1,795,778 .........22% Net pledge income ...........................................1,502,550 .........18% Endowment and other investment support .......1,319,763 .........16% Auxiliary enterprises1 and other ........................1,017,368 .........13% RCA support ......................................................504,466 ...........6%
TOTAL: $8,137,983 .......100%
47% 6% 22%
church gifts
Operational Expenses Instructional, library, student services, organized activities .................................$4,117,289 .........58% Institutional support .........................................1,749,230 .........25% Auxiliary enterprises1 ...........................................732,347 .........10% Plant and capital2 expenses .................................444,019 ...........6%
student tuition
TOTAL: $7,042,885 .......100%
Breakdown of Gifts Received Gifts to the Seminary Fund
Gifts to All Funds
Seminary Fund (annual operations) ............$2,887,972 Grant Funds .................................................1,306,392 Endowment and campaign funds ...................834,265 Capital2 Funds ...............................................369,842 Annuity Funds ..................................................21,925
Individuals (non-alumni/ae)* .......................$1,290,774 Churches ........................................................251,269 Assessments ...................................................253,197 Foundations and Corporations* ......................966,425 Alumni/ae .....................................................126,307 TOTAL: $2,887,972 * Giving includes collection of pledges made in prior years
1 Auxiliary enterprises are The Sacred Page Bookstore, The Bridge (a specialty store in downtown Holland benefiting world artisans) and housing rentals.
GRAND TOTAL: $5,420,396
2 Capital funds buy building or equipment. A capital expenditure is recorded as a purchase of an asset, and each year the institution expenses a portion by depreciating it.
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It was a great honor and privilege for me to be asked to join the wonderful work of my alma mater during this past year. Through your gifts and with the Lord’s blessing, we had a very strong year of giving. I’m indebted especially to my immediate predecessors, Ken Neevel, who served WTS for 14 years, and John Nordstrom, who guided the seminary’s Advancement team through the transition from Ken to me. Three large gifts especially helped make the 2011-2012 fiscal year successful. Each of these gifts supports an exciting venture, two of which fulfill the seminary’s strategic vision statement, adopted in 2010: In 2020, Western Theological Seminary will be a recognized center for preparing leaders to revitalize existing congregations and start new ones. Update from the Vice President of Advancement and Communications
Jeff Munroe
In August, 2011, the seminary received the first $500,000 of a $2 million commitment from the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation to fund the establishment of the WTS-Newbigin House of Studies Master of Divinity degree offered in partnership with City Church San Francisco. Students in the degree program will be especially equipped in urban church planting.
Our goal was to have ten students in the first cohort the Fall of 2012. Instead, fourteen are enrolled. This degree is a distance learning program, and the students live in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. City Church San Francisco is a vibrant church located in the heart of the most secular city in America. Over the past decade they have developed expertise in wise and relevant Christian engagement with the young, highly educated professionals who live in urban centers, and now we are able to partner with them in teaching the next generation of leaders how to navigate the terrain of urban church planting. Dr. Scot Sherman and Dr. Chuck DeGroat are pastors at City Church San Francisco and also lead the Newbigin House of Studies.
“This degree is on the cutting edge of theological education, and I am delighted that our school has both the deep missional commitment to want to do this and the distance learning expertise to carry it out.” —President Tim Brown
The name “Newbigin,” by the way, is in homage to the British missiologist Lesslie Newbigin, a prolific author and lecturer whose life work was focused on making the Gospel relevant across cultural differences and divides. Lesslie Newbigin visited Western Theological Seminary in 1990 and gave the Osterhaven lectures, which were published in 1991 under the title, Truth to Tell: the Gospel as Public Truth. The next step in developing this program will be the building of two-way interactive classrooms between Holland, MI and San Francisco. Several gifts were also received during the 2011-2012 fiscal year to fund this technology. In May, the seminary received an $850,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund the expansion of the Ridder Church Renewal process to new regions of the Reformed Church in America. Lilly Endowment is an Indianapolis-based private philanthropic foundation which exists to support the causes of religion, education and community development.
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STARTING NEW CHURCHES
The seminary, the denomination, and local congregations are collaborating through Ridder Church Renewal to revitalize congregations and those who lead them. Focusing on the principle that congregational transformation begins with personal transformation, the process helps pastors and lay leaders develop the tools to confront unhealthy systems and models that prevent growth. Participants commit “I’m grateful for how the Ridder Church to courageous and authentic communication and to understanding the pressures Renewal process is cultivating courageous systems bring on individual behavior. Building on the core values of integrity, courage, leaders in the RCA who are helping churches authenticity and love, participants learn to develop non-anxious leadership styles, to make a significant difference in God’s kingdom deal with conflict, and to create more effective teams. Former WTS president Dr. Herman Ridder and his wife Lenora laid the foundation for this program in 1997 when they created a leadership endowment at the seminary. Initially piloted in the Synods of the Great Lakes and Mid-America, the gift from Lilly will allow the Ridder process to expand to New York, Ontario and Wisconsin.
and in the world. Courageous congregations require courageous leaders.”
—Dr. Tom DeVries, General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America.
In March, 2012, the seminary received the first $500,000 of a $2 million commitment from the Dave and Carol Van Andel Foundation to establish the Gordon H. Girod Research Chair in Reformed Theology. Dr. J. Todd Billings will be installed in this chair in the spring of 2013. A detailed report about this will be included in the 2012-2013 Annual Report.
RENEWING EXISTING ONES
The President’s Club
Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this annual report to donors, covering the fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. However, if your name is listed incorrectly, misplaced, or missing from the listing, please contact the Advancement Office at Western so a correction may be made in our records.
Jerry and Elsie Redeker President’s Club Co-Chairs 2009-2012 Members of the President’s Club have committed to contribute at least $1,000 per year, or they have made an outright gift of $25,000 or more
Edmund & Ann Piet Anderson Robert & Mary Kay Andree Thomas & Sharon Arendshorst Rhea Arnold Kenneth & Jean Assink Wilda Barber Robert & Kathi Bates Kenneth & Mary Bauman Gerald & Eleanor Bax Joe & Mary Bechler Carol Bechtel & Tom Mullens Thomas & Mary Behm Timothy & Marta Belstra Ronald & Jean Beyer Robert & Jennifer Bieri Kenneth & Patti Bing Connie Boersma James & Tommijo Boersma Merle & Alyda Boes Mark & Anna Bogertman Laverne & Norma Boss Randall & Debra Boss Joel & Marianne Bouwens Lila Bouwens Elizabeth Boven Paul & Leah Brinks Raymond & Ruth Broersma Kenneth & Kathryn Brondyke James & Donna Brooks Charles & Anne Brower Wayne & Sherri Brower George & Willa Brown Jerry & Jane Brown Timothy & Nancy Brown James & Kathy Brownson William & Helen Brownson Donald & Erma Bruggink Elton & Elaine Bruins Johannes & Beth Burrink Mike & Kathy Bursley Dennis & Mary Beth Bush Donald & Jocelyn Bussies James & Jamie Bussis Louis & Joyce Buytendorp John & Marcia Byholt Kermit & Sallie Campbell Jane Chandler Bruce & Patricia Cheadle
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William & Sandra Church David & Karen Claus Thomas & Nancy Claus Brad & Jeanne Cook Jean Cook Richard & Marilyn Cook Robert & Betty Coughenour Kenneth & Marilyn Cox Thomas & Chris Crawford Jim & Stephanie Croom Lawrence & Ruth Custer Kenton & Julie Dale Jack & Judy Dalenberg Robert & Cindy Dame James & Dana Daniels Harry & Joan DeBruyn Mark & Kay DeCook Stephen & JoAnn DeCook Raymond & Hilda DeDoes Don & Nyla DeGraff Pete & Jean DeGroot Brad & Sheryl DeHaan Marguerite DeHaan Allen & Vivian DeJonge David & Denise DeJonge John & Carlene DeKam Catherine Dekker David & Amy DeKruyter Ted & Ellen DeLong John & Ann DenHartog Dale & Karen DenHerder Dale & Elizabeth Deppe Bruce & Elaine DePree Kris & Barbara DePree Max & Esther DePree Lee & Linda DeVisser Dick & Betsy DeVos Richard & Helen DeVos Thomas & Laura DeVries Aaron & Rachael DeWitt Alex & Jennifer DeWitt Ashley DeWitt Brian DeWitt Donald & Minnie DeWitt Eric & Jodi DeWitt Gary & Joyce DeWitt Jack & Mary DeWitt Jason & Martha DeWitt
Jerene DeWitt Keith & Mary DeWitt Marlies DeWitt Mary DeWitt Merle & Sheri DeWitt Betty DeYoung Robert DeYoung Roger & Janet DeYoung Timothy & Brenda Dieffenbach David & Audrey Dolfin Stephen & Sandra Donker Norman & Anna Donkersloot Andrew & Carrol Dykema James & Brenda Dykema Gerald & Dorothy Dykstra Kurt & Leah Dykstra Paul & Patricia Eenigenburg Marian Elenbaas Alan & Marcia Elgersma Paul & Janet Elzinga Kenneth & Barbara Eriks Mark & Leigh Ann Eriks Randy & Vicki Essink John Everts Leonard & Nancy Fazio Evert & Ardith Fikse Frank Folkertsma Glenn & Lorraine Fredriks Mary Fris Larry & Faye Gemmen Marjorie Gezon Louis & Dorothy Goudzwaard Wesley & Karin GranbergMichaelson John & Luella Grooters Ron & Nancy Hager David & Cheryl Hall Wilbert & Peggy Hamstra Peter & Kathy Handy James & Barbara Hanson Jon & Karen Hanson Philip Harmelink Randall & JoAnn Hartgerink Ronald & Barbara Hartgerink James & Jacqueline Harvey Arthur & Betsy Hasse Lou & Jan Haveman Robert & Nancy Haveman
Edna Haworth Richard & Ethelyn Haworth Judith Hazelton Bruce & Sandy Heerema Douglas & Sharlene Hekman Dennis & Lynne Hendricks Roger & Barbara Hendricks John & Etta Hesselink Mary Hettinga Warren & Tracie Hettinga Dan Hibma & Terri Land Elizabeth Hillegonds Timothy & Lynn Hillegonds Herman Hoeve Dellvan & Joyce Hoezee Ross & Thea Hoezee Marvin & Joanne Hoff Donald & Linda Hoffman Harvey & Sherry Hoffman James & Eleanor Hoffman Joanne Hoffman Vernon & Carol Hoffman Kevin & Lynne Holleman Doug & Karen Honholt Robert & Patricia Honig David & Leslie Hooker Robert & Judith Hooker Eleanor Hooyer Jerry & Arla Hop Paul & Dorothy Hostetter Hildred Hovinga James & Debra Hovinga Cornelius & Sherry Huizenga Peter & Heidi Huizenga George & Katherine Hunsberger John & Rennae Jacobitz Don & Ina Jansen Thomas & Rhonda Jelsma David & Arlene Johnson Trygve & Kristen Johnson Linda Joy James & Ginger Jurries Thomas & Erma Keizer Cheryl Keuning Wesley & Nellie Kiel Cynthia Kleinheksel Paul & Jacqueline Kleinheksel George & Elsie Kloote David & Sharon Knibbe Edwin & Bernice Kolenbrander Brian & Cathy Koop Mary Lou Koop Russell & Gwendolyn Kraay Andrea Kragt Alvin & Lillian Kraker Catherine Kranendonk Frederick & Sharon Kruithof Charles & Beatrice Kulier Gordon Laman Lawrence Lamb Paul & Judy Land Robert & Ruth Land Steve & Sharon Landstra Arlyn & Marcia Lanting
Lois Leestma Michael & Jennifer LeFebre Ronald Lugten Jon & Marla Lunderberg Marjorie Maas Steve & Lisa Maas Edward & Diana Marsilje Edwin Martin James & Nancy Meyer Judith Meyer Mary Meyer Betty Miller Jack Miller Karen Miller Philip & Nancy Miller Matthew & Mrs. Missad James & Joan Mitchell Bud & Joyce Mouw Lance & Jamie Mouw Sarah Mouw Larry & Karen Mulder Michael & Kim Mulder Jeffrey & Gretchen Munroe John & Barbara Myaard John & Iris Myaard David & Carol Myers Rex & Sheri Nederend Gordon & Marjorie Nederveld Kenneth & Sara Neevel Mitchell & Ruth Newenhouse Jerry & Cheryl Nienhuis John & Eileen Nordstrom Thomas & Marilyn Norman Mark & Donna Oudersluys James & Jan Ozinga Martin Ozinga Adam & Julie Paarlberg Thomas & Fonda Paarlberg William & Jillane Payne David & Rayetta Perez Frank & Helen Peterman Robert Pew Chad & Jodi Pierce Christopher & Rita Pieters Mark & Jean Poppen Robert & Nancy Post Ruth Post Lila (Donia) Pride Richard Proos Verlyn & Nancy Raak Margaret Rathbun Jerrald & Elsie Redeker John & Susan Reitsma Robert & Rebecca Riekse Daniel & Catherine Rink Willard & Joyce Rink Steve & Laurie Roesner Ada Rooks Willard & Ruth Rooks Douglas & Linda Ruch Michael & Nancy Ruch Richard & Pat Ruch Kevin & Melinda Rynbrandt Wayne & Connie Schipper
The President’s Club Virginia Schollaart Anne Schoon Darell & Mary Schregardus Ralph & Cheryl Schregardus Miriam Schrotenboer Robert & Arvella Schuller Bernardine Schweig Jon & Krystal Sherrill Charles & Alexandra Shotmeyer Barb Slagh Dorothy Smallegan Tim & Lynn Smith Betty Sneden Esther Sonneveldt John & Judy Spoelhof Glenn & Carla Spyksma Robert & Deborah Sterken Arthur Strock David & Lynn Stubbs Marilyn Sweers
Benjamin & Jill Sweet Elliot & Elaine Tanis Mark & Nancy Tanis David & Judy Teater Richard & Kay TenHaken Jeanella TenHave Greg teVelde Stephen & Mieneke Thomas Thomas & Phyllis Thomas Gladys Thorne Ned & JoLee Timmer Larry & Linda Topp Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Donald & Mary Ann Van'tHof Donald VanArk Art & Sandra VanBeek Douglas & Wendy VanBeek Johanna VanBeek Virgil & Donna VanBeek William & Lorraine VanBeek
Jay & Adelle VanDaalen George & Mary VanDahm Jay VanDahm Harold VandeBunte Lee & Nancy VandeBunte Kalvin & Terri VandenBosch Sybrand & Ann VanderDussen Nelly VanDerEyk Trudy VanderHaar Tom VanderKuy Howard & Betty VanderMeer Neil & Phyllis VanderPloeg Daryl & Claudia VanderPol Marilyn VanderVeen Robert & Cheri VanderWeide David & Jody Vanderwel Eugene VanderWell & Lenora Ridder Leanne VanDyk Albert & Alice VanDyke David & Nancy VanDyke
Arthur & Beatrice VanEck Dale & Doris VanEck Phillip VanEyl Dale & Dorothy VanHamersveld Steve & Deb VanHeck Larry VanRhee James VanRoekel James & LuAnne VanSlooten Robert & Mary VanVoorst David & Ellen Vellenga Carl & Sandra VerBeek James & Marcia Verbrugge Raymond & Sharon Vinstra Anthony & Deanna Vis Harrison & Bette Visscher Robert & Marjorie Visscher Jerrold & Carol Visser Drew & Jean Vogel Theodore & Patricia Vonk Dennis & Betty Lou Voskuil
Dorothy Voss Jan & Carol Wagner Douglas & Kay Walvoord James Watt Laurie (VanRhee) Way Jean Weener Jason & Jillian Wenk Jacob Weyenberg Bruce & Mary Ann Wierks Roger & Wilma Winkels John & Elizabeth Winter Larry & Mary Wisner Charmaine Wolfert Robert & Shayne Wuerfel Ronald & Lois Zartman Gene Zoet George & Joan Zuidema Jerry & Mary Zwart Ted & Nancy Zwart Laurin Zylstra
President’s Club DInners are held in October and April of each year to keep members informed of what is happening at the seminary. For more information on becoming a President’s Club member, please contact Jeff Munroe, Vice President of Advancement and Communications, at 616-392-8555, x111.
Student Marla Rotman tells the story of her call to ministry.
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Seminary Fund Gift Clubs Leadership Partners give $5000 or more to the Seminary Fund. Their exceptional level of support is crucial to the fulfillment of Western’s mission to prepare leaders for the Church of Jesus Christ.
Lois Leestma Garland Lichtenberg Judith Mastenbrook Jack Miller Bud & Joyce Mouw Lance & Jamie Mouw Michael & Kimberly Mulder John & Barbara Myaard Rex & Sheri Nederend Brian & Anita Peterson Verlyn & Nancy Raak John & Susan Reitsma Loren Rigterink Fred & Audrey Schakel Greg teVelde John & Jinet Troost Sidney & Judy Tuls Art & Sandra VanBeek William & Lorraine VanBeek Marilyn VanderKooi Sid & Carol Verdoorn Jan & Carol Wagner
Visionary Partners Visionary Partners give $2500-$4999 annually to the Seminary Fund. These individuals possess the vision and commitment necessary to move the ministry of Western Seminary forward.
Lila Bouwens Timothy & Nancy Brown William & Helen Brownson David & Sandra Cammenga Jim & Stephanie Croom Martin & Lorraine DeHaan Douglas & Sandra DeKock Merle & Sheri DeWitt Robert & Willemina Diepersloot Peter & Gertrude Dykstra Robert & Nancy Haveman Scot & Sue Ann Hillman
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Seminary Fund (the annual operating fund) through membership in one of five gift clubs. Membership is renewable each fiscal year beginning July 1.
Sustaining Partners
Leadership Partners
John & Jane Albrecht William Beebe John & Ruth Beukers Merle & Alyda Boes Thomas & Chris Crawford Kenton & Julie Dale Edward & Cobi DeJager John & Ann DenHartog Max & Esther DePree Donald & Minnie DeWitt Jack & Mary DeWitt Steve & Melissa DeWitt Mark & Leigh Ann Eriks Matthew & Jennifer Haworth Robert & Jeanne Hilarides Vernon & Carol Hoffman Eleanor Hooyer Kembe Hulstein Richard & Gerrilyn Iest Thomas & Rhonda Jelsma Paul & Jacqueline Kleinheksel Brian & Cathy Koop Arlyn & Marcia Lanting
We gratefully recognize and thank donors for their generous contributions to the
Ross & Thea Hoezee Harvey & Sherry Hoffman Kevin & Lynne Holleman Patricia Paarlberg Daniel & Cathy Rink Darell & Mary Schregardus Stephen & Mieneke Thomas Harold VandeBunte Kalvin & Terri VandenBosch Stan & Mary VandenBrink Neil & Phyllis VanderPloeg John & Grace Visser
It takes faithful partners to sustain Western Theological Seminary’s ministry. Sustaining Partners support Western Seminary annually with gifts of $1000-$2499 to the Seminary Fund.
Edmund & Ann Piet Anderson Kenneth & Dorothy Bauman Kenneth & Mary Bauman Joe & Mary Bechler Carol Bechtel & Tom Mullens Thomas & Mary Behm Timothy & Marta Belstra Ronald & Jean Beyer Thomas & Nancy Billings Kenneth & Patti Bing William & Diane Blunt James & Tommijo Boersma Mark & Anna Bogertman Kenneth & Elaine Bolks Peter & Crystal Boogaart Thomas & Judy Boogaart Richard & Barbara Boss Laverne & Norma Boss John & Sharon Bouma Joel & Marianne Bouwens Elizabeth Boven George & Willa Brown Jerry & Jane Brown James & Kathy Brownson Johannes & Beth Burrink Donald & Jocelyn Bussies James & Jamie Bussis Louis & Joyce Buytendorp William & Sandra Church David & Karen Claus Richard & Marilyn Cook Thomas & Marcia Cook Lawrence & Ruth Custer James & Dana Daniels Kenneth & Ruth Dannenberg Scott & Heidi DeBlock Mark & Kay DeCook Stephen & JoAnn DeCook Raymond & Hilda DeDoes Don & Nyla DeGraff Joan Dekker David & Amy DeKruyter Ted & Ellen DeLong Kris & Barbara DePree David & Alverna DeVisser Lee & Linda DeVisser Aaron & Rachael DeWitt Alex & Jennifer DeWitt Jerene DeWitt Keith & Mary DeWitt Marlies DeWitt Peter DeYoung Robert DeYoung, Sr. Viola Dolfin Norman & Anna Donkersloot Kurt & Leah Dykstra Greg & Pam Edmunds Alan & Marcia Elgersma Kenneth & Terry Elzinga Kenneth & Barbara Eriks Neva Evenhouse John Everts Evert & Ardith Fikse Glenn & Lorraine Fredriks Larry & Faye Gemmen Rick & Lanell Gorzeman
Peter & Kathy Handy Randall & JoAnn Hartgerink Ronald & Barbara Hartgerink James & Jacqueline Harvey Louis & Leona Harvey Ed & Brenda Hawkins Edna Haworth Judith Hazelton Bruce & Sandy Heerema Thelma Hekhuis Dennis & Lynne Hendricks Dan Herrick James & Delores Hertel Alden & Janet Highstreet Elizabeth Hillegonds Timothy & Lynn Hillegonds Philip & Sharon Hoekstra Joanne Hoffman Virginia Hondorp Doug & Karen Honholt Robert & Patricia Honig Paul & Dorothy Hostetter Hildred Hovinga Cornelius & Sherry Huizenga Gerald & Thelma Huyser Donald & Ina Jansen Bruce & Margie Johnson Trygve & Kristen Johnson Todd & Donna Jones Linda Joy James & Ginger Jurries Thomas & Erma Keizer Patrick & Jeanne Kellner Wesley & Nellie Kiel Richard & Joyce Kingma Cynthia Kleinheksel George & Elsie Kloote Mary Lou Koop Mary Kooyers Andrea Kragt Alvin & Lillian Kraker Charles & Beatrice Kulier Gordon Laman John & Young Lee Michael & Jennifer LeFebre Raymond Lokers Jon & Marla Lunderberg Marjorie Maas James & Nancy Meyer Mary Meyer William & Patricia Mills James & Joan Mitchell John & Linda Moons Gordon & Marjorie Nederveld Ronald & Sadie Nederveld Jon & Gloria Norton Gary & Beverly Nyhuis Scott & Bonnie Ongna Adam & Julie Paarlberg Thomas & Fonda Paarlberg David & Rayetta Perez Christopher & Rita Pieters Mark & Jean Poppen Jerrald & Elsie Redeker Lenora Ridder and Eugene VanderWell
Robert & Rebecca Riekse John & Margie Roeloffs Steve & Laurie Roesner Willard & Laura Rooks Paul & Sue Rozeboom Douglas & Linda Ruch John & Jackie Scheenstra Wayne & Connie Schipper George & Doris Schneidermann Virginia Schollaart Jerry & Arnette Schouten Thomas & Connie Selvius Jon & Krystal Sherrill Charles & Alexandra Shotmeyer Jack & Mary Siebers Paul & Loretta Smith Ray & Susanne Smith Randall & Jacalyn Soper Glenn & Carla Spyksma Douglas & Vicky Struyk David & Lynn Stubbs Elliot & Elaine Tanis Richard & Kay TenHaken Jeanella TenHave Thomas & Suzanne TenHoeve Robert TerMaat Bernard & Jane Teunissen Paul & Barbara Truesdell Donald & Mary Ann Van'tHof Donald VanArk Virgil & Donna VanBeek George & Mary VanDahm Jay VanDahm Lee & Nancy VandeBunte Willis VanderKooi Howard & Betty VanderMeer Marilyn VanderVeen David & Jody Vanderwel Leanne VanDyk Arthur & Beatrice VanEck Dale & Doris VanEck David & Marilyn VanEngelenhoven Gary & Kathryn VanHulzen Phil & Judy Vannette James & LuAnne VanSlooten Clare & Joan VanWieren James & Wanda Veld John & Lorrie VerSteeg Harrison & Bette Visscher Robert & Marjorie Visscher Drew & Jean Vogel Theodore & Pat Vonk Dennis & Betty Lou Voskuil Dorothy Voss Edwin & Eleanor Vrieland Jason & Jillian Wenk Jacob Weyenberg Roger & Wilma Winkels Larry & Mary Wisner Jong Pil & Hyunsuk Yoo Gene Zoet George & Joan Zuidema Jerry & Mary Zwart Ted & Nancy Zwart Laurin Zylstra
Seminary Fund Gift Clubs Barnabas Partners
Advocate Partners
These givers reflect the spirit of Barnabas, “son of encouragement,� who sold property and gave the proceeds to the church (Acts 4:36-37). Western gratefully recognizes those who give $500-$999 annually to the Seminary Fund.
Brian & Mary Akker Rose Albers Marvin & Susan Andringa Thomas & Sharon Arendshorst Don & Shari Baker Jeff & Karen Barker David & Betty Jo Bast Alan & Jeanette Beagley Mike & Elaine Becksvoort Robert & Nancy Bedingfield Louise Bennink Abram & Linda Blaak Roger & Marie Bloemers Paul & Doris Boerigter Paul & Melody Boersma Vernon & Lois Boersma William & Claire Boersma Virgil & Shirley Boertje Richard & Holly Bolhouse Daniel & Katie Bolt Glenn & Shirley Borgman Thomas & Teresa Bouwens Grace Bouwman Robert & Barbara Bredeweg Kenneth & Kathy Brondyke Dennis & Mary Beth Bush Mark & Jan Cichowski Beverly Compagner David & Karen Custer Robert & Cindy Dame Robert & Marian Darrow John & Doreen DeBliek Neil & Karen DeBoer Harry & Joan DeBruyn Arvin & Ruth DeCook James & Bonnie DeGroot Marguerite DeHaan Mike & Gerrilynn DeJager Carl & Marilyn DeVree Daniel & Ladonna DeVries Aart & Margaretha deWit Timothy & Brenda Dieffenbach Larry & Patty Dykhuis Richard & Dottie Evers Stanley Evers John & Mary Fitzgerald Frank Folkertsma Bruce & Susan Formsma Larry & Virginia Foster Charles & Julie Geenen Bill & Julie Haringa Roger & Barbara Hendricks Frank & Lois Hilarides Herman Hoeve Kelly & Sheryl Hulstein Myra Isenga Barkel John & Rennae Jacobitz Scott & Cathy Kallemeyn Wayne & Donna Kiel Paul & Frances Koets Peter & Delores Koopmans Frederick & Sharon Kruithof Robert & Carolyn Kruk Richard & Sue Kuiper Donald & Donna Lokker
Clark & Nancy Matthews Jerry & Cheryl Nienhuis Garret & Cheryl Nydam Arvid & Peggy Pierson Charles Porte Lynn & Phyllis Post Arnold & Johanna Punt Jeffrey & Laurie Reuschel Michael & Betsy Ridderman Ronald & Debra Rienstra Daniel & Dona Rientjes Constance Rietberg Kristan & Kim Ritton Timothy & Nancy Rottschafer Peter Schakel Ward & Yvonne Schemper Douglas & Mary Scholten Norman & Terry Schuiling Herlan & Betty Schut Kathy Scott Lois Scott Mae Seaman Robert & Diane Senior Marian Smith Henry & Charmaine Stegenga Vernon & Carla Sterk Henry & Nell Stuit David & Ardith Sutphen Marilyn Sweers Simon & Gertrude Sybesma David & Sally Tapley David & Judy Teater Tom & Phyllis Thomas John & Yvonne Tien Art & Tonya Tolsma Paul & Ione Trap William & Sarah Unzicker Randall & Stephanie Vaas Johanna VanBeek Glenn VanBuren Daryl & Claudia VanderPol Howard & Betty VanderPol Darwin & Kathleen VanderWal Phyllis VanderWerff Jerry & Norma VandeWege Harvey & Lois VandeZande William & Yvonne VanDop Jake & Margaret VanDuyn Albert & Alice VanDyke David & Nancy VanDyke Harlan & Patricia VanOort Robert & Leatrice VanTatenhove Norman & Mary VanZante Richard & Kathy Veenstra John & Janis Veldman Elaine Walchenbach Harris Walters David & Lori Weavers Mark & Carol Windemuller Arlene Winkelhorst Jack & Sarah Woelber Marianne Yonker David Zomer & Villo Denke John & Helene Zwyghuizen
Advocate Partners give $250-$499 to the Seminary Fund each year to express their trust and confidence in the mission of Western Seminary. These gifts provide encouragement and financial support that advocate for the work of the seminary.
Douglas & Connie Adams Ruth Adolph Tim & Lisa Alles George & Ellen Antonakos Caroline Atkinson Jack Baas Christine Bart Michael & Erin Beckerink John & Agnes Bennink Ford & Patricia Berghorst Kenneth & Laurel Beukelman Robert & Jennifer Bieri George & Sibilla Boerigter Irvin & Irene Boersen James & Susan Boersma Paul & Amy Boice Robert & Deanne Bolt Myra & Garth Bonselaar Harry & Thelma Boonstra Ted & Pat Bosgraaf Lee & Jane Bosko Norman Bouwens Julius Brandt Corwin & Kay Bredeweg John & Marylin Bright Donald Brinks Robert Broene Benjamin & Sarah Bruins Shirley Buis James & Martie Bultman Richard & Carla Capotosto Jean Cook Willard & Carolyn Curtis Timothy & Karen Custer Jan Dalman Paul & Marie Dame Wilbur & Aletha Daniels Maxine DeBruyn Paul & Muriel DeGroot Herbert & Kate Dershem Ronald & Nell DeVree Donald & Jackie DeYoung Terry DeYoung & Cynthia Veldheer DeYoung Lamont & Ruth Dirkse Betty Donkersloot Jack & Mary Doorlag Timothy & Deborah DuMez Don & Albertha Dykstra Robert & Alice Dykstra Jeff & Jill English Orval & Marilyn Essink Jay & Mary Freriks Mary Fris Gerald & Louise Gebraad Mae Hamersma Forrest & Mary Harms
Charles & Helen Harrison Eugene & Mary Heideman Lawrence Helzel Norma Hiemstra Robert & Sophia Hinshalwood Terry & Ruth Hofmeyer Taylor & Cathleen Holbrook Evelyn Holst-Borst Roger & Arleta Hommes Andrew & Mary Huisman George & Katherine Hunsberger John & Bonnie Huntley Frances Huyser Manabu & Setsuko Ishida Lary & Sarah Jackson Donald & Alice Jansma Norman & Shirley Japinga James & Cynthia Kessel John & Sharon Kleinheksel Joann Kline Edwin & Bernice Kolenbrander Louis & Ruth Kraay Catherine Kranendonk Janet Kroese Samuel & Judy Laswell James & Lori LeFebre Duane & Dorothy Lehman Jay & Jeanne Lindell Edward & Mrs. Ludwig Cliff & Karen Meeuwsen Richard & Kris Mersman Harvin & Esther Meyer Aaron & Cheryl Molhoek Robert & Laura Moolenaar Kenneth & Sara Neevel David & Amy Parrish Morris & Barbara Peterson Lee & Ann Plas Paul & Patricia Pratt June Reimink Philip & Maise Renkes James & Helena Riekse Jonathan & Amy Riekse Robert & Mary Alice Ritsema John & Nancy Sage Arvin & Nancy Schoep Allen & Carole Scholten Anne Schoon James & Catherine Schoon Glenys Schouten-Thies Alan & Sue Schreuder John & Ruth Schrier Rudolf & Dorothy Schumacher Ann Shearer John & JoAnne Slager Jeffery & Linda Smithwick Nelson Stegeman & Jennie Koster
Douglas & Deanna Stewart Glenn & Ruth Swier Norman & Shirley TenBrink William & Jilda TeWinkle Carl & Margaret Toren George & Marian Toren Timothy & Molly Truesdell Robert & Betty Unger Jay & Adelle VanDaalen David & Penny VanDam Mildred VandenBerg Paul & Kathleen VanDenBrink Robert & Marjorie VanderAarde William & Susan Vanderbilt Trudy VanderHaar Roger & Joan VanderKolk Albert & Lenore VanderMeer Brian & Liz VanderWege Randal & Leah VanDoornik Paul & Vernie VanEngelenhoven Clayton & Nancy VanHall Gerard & Eloise VanHeest Kathleen VanLente Arlan & Barbara VanRoekel Mary VanSweden Teunisje Velthuizen Wallace & Joanne Vermeer Norman & Lorraine Verros George & Delores Wassenaar James Watt Kenneth & Shirely Weller Paul & Becky Wernlund Timothy & Nancy Wezeman Ray & Grace Willemssen Mark & Debra Wilson Ruth Wilson Stephen & Martha Wing James & Muriel Wondergem Robert & Shayne Wuerfel Kenneth & Deborah Zorgdrager Jean Zylstra
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“The City of God� by Sarah Hall, art glass in the narthax of the renovated John R. Mulder Memorial Chapel
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Individual Donors
designates Sustained Givers who have given for the last three years or more. Thank you for consistently supporting Western!
Douglas & Connie Adams Ruth Adolph Rose Albers John & Jane Albrecht Tim & Lisa Alles Mary Alley Fernley & Eleanor Alofs Jack & Barbara Ambuul Edmund & Ann Piet Anderson Robert & Mary Kay Andree Marvin & Susan Andringa Frances Anker Roy & Ellen Anker William & Betty Arendshorst Jan Arnoldink Caroline Atkinson Geraldine Atwood John & Phyllis Baar David & Mary Ruth Baas Jack Baas David & Carol Ann Bailey Christopher & Sandra Bajema Don & Shari Baker Jeff & Karen Barker Parry & Chris Barsy-Eckman Christine Bart Kenneth & Dorothy Bauman Kenneth & Mary Bauman Alan & Jeanette Beagley Joe & Mary Bechler Alan & Susan Becker David & Diane Becker Mike & Elaine Becksvoort Robert & Nancy Bedingfield William Beebe Thomas & Mary Behm Timothy & Marta Belstra John & Agnes Bennink Louise Bennink Joanne Bent Ford & Patricia Berghorst Willard & Anola Berkenpas Carolyn Berkey Jean Berndt Richard & Alice Bernthal Kenneth & Laurel Beukelman John & Ruth Beukers Robert & Jennifer Bieri Todd & Rachel Billings Thomas & Nancy Billings Kenneth & Patti Bing Elaine Bisel Edward & Carol Blankespoor Roger & Marie Bloemers William & Diane Blunt Paul & Doris Boerigter Albert & Elaine Boers Barbara Boers Irvin & Irene Boersen Connie Boersma James & Tommijo Boersma James & Susan Boersma Vernon & Lois Boersma
Virgil & Shirley Boertje Merle & Alyda Boes Eleanor Boeve James & Laurel Boeve Norman & Carolyn Boeve John & Carol Bogema Murl & Donna Bogert Kenneth & Lorna Bogertman Paul & Amy Boice Richard & Holly Bolhouse Tom & Joyce Bolhuis Kenneth & Elaine Bolks Joan Bolman Daniel & Kate Bolt Peter & Marcia Bolt Robert & Deanne Bolt Myra & Garth Bonselaar Peter & Crystal Boogaart Philip Boogaart
Matt Oosterhouse M.Div.
I have a passion to share the Word of God with others.
Glenn & Shirley Borgman James & Karen Bos Theodore & Pat Bosgraaf Lee & Jane Bosko Laverne & Norma Boss James & Mavis Bottenhorn John & Sharon Bouma Joel & Marianne Bouwens Lila Bouwens Thomas & Teresa Bouwens Grace Bouwman Thomas & Valerie Bouwman John & Bonnie Bouws Elizabeth Boven Reuben & Laura Brasser Corwin & Kay Bredeweg Robert & Barbara Bredeweg John & Marylin Bright Irwin & Barbara Brink Donald Brinks Robert Broene Kenneth & Kathy Brondyke Roger & Janet Brondyke James & Donna Brooks Carlton & Lorraine Brouwer Roger Brower & Nancy Ridder Jerry & Jane Brown William & Helen Brownson Phyllis Bruggers Shirley Buis James & Martha Bultman Daniel & Dorothy Burgess Johannes & Beth Burrink Dennis & Mary Beth Bush
Richard & Karen Busman John & Sylvia Bussema Donald & Jocelyn Bussies James & Jamie Bussis Ella Campbell Richard & Carla Capotosto Carol Carlough William & Sandra Church Mark & Jan Cichowski Sandra Clark Catharina Clarke David & Karen Claus Beverly Compagner Thom & Barbara Coney Brian & Nancy Cook Jean Cook Ronald Cook Thomas & Marcia Cook Kenneth & Marilyn Cox Thomas & Chris Crawford Jim & Stephanie Croom David & Karen Custer Lawrence & Ruth Custer Kenton & Julie Dale Janet Dalman Paul & Marie Dame Robert & Cindy Dame John & Jane Damon Kenneth & Ruth Dannenberg Adele Darocy Robert & Marian Darrow Dolores Daudt Harvey Davelaar John & Doreen DeBliek Darrell & Ruth DeBoer Neil & Karen DeBoer Harry & Joan DeBruyn Maxine DeBruyn Griffith & Mary Decker Arvin & Ruth DeCook Daniel & Angela DeCook Mark & Kay DeCook Stephen & JoAnn DeCook Ronald & Rebecca Deering Jeffrey & Annette DeFrancisco Jack & Mary DeGraaf Roger & Florence DeGraaf Don & Nyla DeGraff Henrietta DeGraff James & Bonnie DeGroot Marylin DeGroot Paul & Muriel DeGroot Loren & Brenda DeHaan Marguerite DeHaan Martin & Lorraine DeHaan Edward & Cobi DeJager Mike & Gerrilynn DeJager Frances DeJong Joan Dekker Douglas & Sandra DeKock David & Amy DeKruyter John & Ruth DeLeeuw Ted & Ellen DeLong
Clair & Genevieve DeMull Verlan & Karen Den Adel John & Ann DenHartog Dale & Elizabeth Deppe Kris & Barbara DePree Max & Esther DePree Mark & Roxanne DeRoo Gil & Marilyn DeRoos Herbert & Kathleen Dershem Ronald & Carol DeRuiter Doris DeVette Lee & Linda DeVisser Carl & Marilyn DeVree Ronald & Nell DeVree Kathleen DeVries Michael & Pat DeVries Thomas & Laura DeVries Aart & Margaretha deWit Aaron & Rachael DeWitt Alex & Jennifer DeWitt Donald & Minnie DeWitt Gary & Joyce DeWitt Jack & Mary DeWitt Jerene DeWitt Keith & Mary DeWitt Marlies DeWitt Merle & Sheri DeWitt Steve & Melissa DeWitt Henry & Ruth DeWitte Peter DeYoung Robert A. DeYoung Robert D. DeYoung, Sr. Robert N. DeYoung Bernie & Carol Diekevers Robert & Willemina Diepersloot Lamont & Ruth Dirkse Bruce & Debra Docter Viola Dolfin Betty Donkersloot Norman & Anna Donkersloot Harvey & Margaret Doorenbos Donald & Alma Drenth Timothy & Deborah DuMez John & Mary Dwyer Andrew & Carrol Dykema Harvey & Elaine Dykema Larry & Patty Dykhuis
Sung Hwan, Kan Th.M. I want to serve homeless and handicapped children in South Korea.
Elsie Punt M.Div. I feel called to work in neighborhoods struggling with poverty.
Don & Albertha Dykstra John & Linda Dykstra Kurt & Leah Dykstra Peter & Gert Dykstra Lavern & Carol Edewaard Greg & Pam Edmunds
Stephanie Edwards Paul & Patricia Eenigenburg Bill & Kathy Ehmann Paul & Audrey Elenius Alan & Marcia Elgersma Henderika Elsinga Kenneth & Terry Elzinga Jeff & Jill English Mark & Leigh Ann Eriks Kerry Eshenaur Orval & Marilyn Essink Jeffery & Lynn Etheridge Alan Evers Darwin & Nancy Evers Stanley Evers John Everts Bob & Susan Fakkema Marion Fazio Gus & Barbara Feenstra Donald & Joyce Fieldhouse Everett & Anna Marie Fikse David & Mary Fischer Maynard & Joan Flikkema Wayne & Jereen Folkert Frank Folkertsma Bruce & Susan Formsma Marilyn Franken Glenn & Lorraine Fredriks Jay & Mary Freriks Mary Fris Jade Gao Ronald & Nancy Garrett Edward & Patricia Gasaway Dennis & Nancy Gebben Gerald & Louise Gebraad Charles & Julie Geenen Bart & Mary Jane Geers Larry & Faye Gemmen Elizabeth Gerritsen Otha & Frieda Gilyard Rick & Lanell Gorzeman John & Jane Greller Gladys Greving Thomas & Mary Griggs Brian & Kathryn Groendyk James & Kay Groendyke Karl & Lucille Gronbach Bernard & Ruth Haak Daniel & Angela Hager Mae Hamersma Nancy Hamilton Theresa Hamm Jaco & Michelle Hamman Wilbert & Peggy Hamstra
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Individual Donors
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Peter & Kathy Handy Kevin & Lacey Hanley Jon & Karen Hanson Bill & Julie Haringa Charles & Helen Harrison Randall & JoAnn Hartgerink Ronald & Barbara Hartgerink James & Jacqueline Harvey Arthur & Betsy Hasse Robert & Nancy Haveman Edna Haworth Matthew & Jennifer Haworth Richard & Ethelyn Haworth Judith Hazelton Bruce & Sandy Heerema Dennis Heerspink Annie Heida Don & Alice Heida Thelma Hekhuis Lawrence Helzel Dennis & Lynne Hendricks Ann Henriksen Maynard & Ruth Herrema James & Delores Hertel Arthur & Helen Hessinger Norma Hiemstra Alden & Janet Highstreet Frank & Lois Hilarides Robert & Jeanne Hilarides Elizabeth Hillegonds Timothy & Lynn Hillegonds Scot & Sue Ann Hillman Robert & Sophia Hinshalwood Paul & Fannie Hoeksema George & Dorothy Hoekstra Marian Hoekstra Philip & Sharon Hoekstra Herman Hoeve Edward & Virginia Hoezee Ross & Thea Hoezee Harvey & Sherry Hoffman Joanne Hoffman Terry & Ruth Hofmeyer Florence Holleman Kevin & Lynne Holleman William & Jeanine Holman Evelyn Holst-Borst Roger & Arleta Hommes Gordon & Mary Lou Hondorp Virginia Hondorp Bruce Honholt Doug & Karen Honholt Robert & Patricia Honig David & Carol Hoogerhyde David & Leslie Hooker Eleanor Hooyer Margaret Hospers Hildred Hovinga Richard Huff Andrew & Mary Huisman Cornelius & Sherry Huizenga Lois Huizenga Kelly & Sheryl Hulstein
Kembe Hulstein George & Katherine Hunsberger Frances Huyser Gerald & Thelma Huyser Richard & Gerrilyn Iest Lynne Ihrman
Alberto La Rosa M.Div. I want to be a shepherd and teacher to God’s flock.
Myra Isenga Barkel John & Rennae Jacobitz Roger & Barbara Jager Mark & Priscilla Jansma Norman & Shirley Japinga Darlene Jekel Gordon & Nancy Jelsma Thomas & Rhonda Jelsma Suzanne Jenkins Bruce & Margie Johnson David & Arlene Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Wayne & Phyllis Johnson Todd & Donna Jones Linda Joy Ron & Peg Juffer Vernon & Eunice Jurgens James & Ginger Jurries Norman & Sylvia Jurries Christopher & Martha Kaiser Jack & Merilyn Kalee Scott & Cathy Kallemeyn Shirley Kammeraad Suzanne Karsen Sanjiv & Souderya Kattekola Patrick & Jeanne Kellner Earl & Cornelia Kennedy James & Cynthia Kessel Larry & Christine Kieft Harris & Becky Kiekover Richard & Joyce Kingma Donald & Barbara Klein Conrad & Barbara Kleinheksel Cynthia Kleinheksel Paul & Jacqueline Kleinheksel Kenneth & Margaret Kleis Paul & Lois Kleis Joann Kline George & Elsie Kloote Herman Kluis Doug & Kathy Knapman Arlene Knooihuizen Paul & Frances Koets Edwin & Bernice Kolenbrander Donald & Sally Komejan Wayne & Sue Kooiker Brian & Cathy Koop
Mary Lou Koop Robert & Marilyn Koop Donald & Caryl Koopman Mildred Koopman Peter & Delores Koopmans Larry & Jean Koops Mary Kooyers Kenneth & Phyllis Kooyman Robert & Carol Korte Russell & Gwendolyn Kraay Andrea Kragt Alvin & Lillian Kraker Catherine Kranendonk Kenneth & Kathleen Kregel Gerald & Lois Kreykes Janet Kroese Lois Kronemeyer Ruth Kronemeyer Henry & Cassandra Kroondyk Robert & Carolyn Kruk Richard & Susan Kuiper Charles & Beatrice Kulier Marva Lamberts Arline Lammers Glenn & Phyllis Langejans Arlyn & Marcia Lanting William & Barbara Lawton John & Young Lee Lois Leestma James & Lori LeFebre Michael & Jennifer LeFebre Duane & Dorothy Lehman Garland Lichtenberg Donald & Laverne Lievense Richard & Marcia Lievense Delmont Lohuis Raymond Lokers Donald & Donna Lokker Edward & Mrs. Ludwig Lois Lugten Jon & Marla Lunderberg Marjorie Maas Donald Maatman John Malestein
Ann Harrison M.Div.-M.S.W. I have a great passion for working in areas of pastoral care.
Judith Mastenbrook Clark & Nancy Matthews Richard & Glenda McKinley Charles & Edith McMullin James & Anne Mead Theodore & Julie Medema Cliff & Karen Meeuwsen Ron & Kristi Mercer Bernard & Arlene Merema
Richard & Kris Mersman Christina Meyer Harvin & Esther Meyer Howard & Marjorie Meyer James & Nancy Meyer Judith Meyer Kevin Meyer Mary Meyer Elwood & Anna Miedema Jack & June Millard Betty Miller Jack Miller Karen Miller William & Patricia Mills Timothy & Mary Ellen Miner Helen Minke James & Joan Mitchell Abe & Elin Moerland Earl & Winifred Mogk Jeannette Moncada Mallozzi Robert & Laura Moolenaar John & Linda Moons Robert & Lois Morehouse Suzanne Morgan Donald & Roxanne Morrison Bud & Joyce Mouw Lance & Jamie Mouw Antony & Elly Muiderman Ray & Marian Mulder Barbara Murray Robert & Carol Mutch John & Barbara Myaard Rex & Sheri Nederend Gordon & Marjorie Nederveld Ronald & Sadie Nederveld James & Barbara Neevel Kenneth & Sara Neevel Marion Nelson Wilma Nelson Jerry & Cheryl Nienhuis Doug & Sandy Nieveen Mildred Noordyke Garret & Cheryl Nydam Gary & Beverly Nyhuis Scott & Bonnie Ongna Maria Oskam Jean Osterhaven Norman & Ethel Osterloo Gertrude Otter Wayne & Nicaea Overbeek Adam & Julie Paarlberg Patricia Paarlberg Ralph & Margene Paarlberg Thomas & Fonda Paarlberg Marion Palmer Erwin & Lois Parker Kenneth & Sandra Parker Oliver & Irma Patterson Kathy Payton David & Rayetta Perez Frank & Helen Peterman Brian & Anita Peterson Morris & Barbara Peterson
Ronald & Mary Peterson David & Marjorie Petroelje Arvid & Peggy Pierson Edward & Jean Pierson Lee & Ann Plas James Poit Richard & Barbara Poppe Charles Porte Joyce Purdue Verlyn & Nancy Raak Delwin & Mary Redder Jerrald & Elsie Redeker June Reimink John & Susan Reitsma Scott & Elizabeth Renard Phil & Maise Renkes Jeffrey & Laurie Reuschel Ruth Rewerts Michael & Helen Reynolds Clarice Ribbens Michael & Betsy Ridderman Norman & Ellen Rieck Jonathan & Amy Riekse
Quinn Tirrel M.Div. I want to be ordained for my work in high school and adult discipleship ministries.
Ronald & Debra Rienstra Daniel & Dona Rientjes Connie Rietberg Warren & Lois Rietberg Loren Rigterink Daniel & Cathy Rink Paul & Krista Ritsema Robert & Mary Alice Ritsema Kristan & Kim Ritton John & Margie Roeloffs Steve & Laurie Roesner Willard & Ruth Rooks Timothy & Nancy Rottschafer John & Ruth Roundhouse Paul & Sue Rozeboom Douglas & Linda Ruch Daniel & Vicki Ruiter Irene Rypstra John & Nancy Sage Lloyd & Kathleen Sandbulte Jeanne Sanford John & Reda Santinga Fred & Audrey Schakel Peter Schakel John & Jackie Scheenstra Leona Schellenberg Ward & Yvonne Schemper Keith & Kay Schierbeek Isla Schipper Tim & Karen Schipper
Individual Donors
designates Sustained Givers who have given for the last three years or more. Thank you for consistently supporting Western!
Wayne & Connie Schipper Manfred Schippert & Gisela Gray Dorothy Schleich George & Doris Schneidermann Virginia Schollaart Allen & Carole Scholten Anne Schoon Jerry & Arnette Schouten Glenys Schouten-Thies Darell & Mary Schregardus Donald & Lois Schreur Tim & Mary Jane Schreur John & Ruth Schrier Norman & Terry Schuiling Rudolf & Dorothy Schumacher Herlan & Betty Schut Tom & Grace Schwanda Kathy Scott Lois Scott Mae Seaman Margaret Self Thomas & Connie Selvius Robert & Diane Senior Ann Shearer Dorothy Sherburne Jason & Judy Shoemaker Charles & Alexandra Shotmeyer Timothy & Sarah Shotmeyer Jack & Mary Siebers LaVerne & Lorraine Sikkema John & Betty Sikkink Jeff & Sherry Simpson John & JoAnne Slager Alan & Alyson Slenk Elvin & Jill Slenk Bette Slikkers Muriel Smart Edward & Louise Smith Elizabeth Smith Esther Smith Marian Smith Raymond & Sue Smith Jeffery & Linda Smithwick Betty Sneden Robert & Rita Snow Randall & Jacalyn Soper Jeff & LeeAnn Sotok John & Genevieve Spiekhout Marian Spyker Glenn & Carla Spyksma Hilda Staal John & Mary Stadt James & Louise Staple Nelson Stegeman & Jennie Koster John & Sandra Stegenga Joan Steinhoff Ruby Steketee Marva Stevens Douglas & Deanna Stewart Philip & Annamae Stohrer Carol Stokes
Arthur Strock Lois Strom Douglas & Vicky Struyk David & Lynn Stubbs Henry & Nell Stuit James & Gloria Stull David & Ardith Sutphen
Alexandra Baldwin M.Div.-M.S.W. God is equipping me to work as a college chaplain.
Gerben & Marian Swager Morrell Swart Marilyn Sweers Glenn & Ruth Swier Simon & Gertrude Sybesma Elliot & Elaine Tanis Paul Tanis Wayne & Mary Tanis David & Sally Tapley Janet Tazelaar David & Judy Teater Eleanor Tellinghuisen Norman & Shirley TenBrink Elliott & Sherele TenClay Jane TenClay Richard & Kay TenHaken Jeanella TenHave Thomas & Suzanne TenHoeve Robert TerMaat Annette TeRonde Bernard & Jane Teunissen Dwayne & Shirley Teusink Greg teVelde William & Jilda TeWinkle Stephen & Mieneke Thomas Tom & Phyllis Thomas Patrick & Camille Thompson David & Mary Timmer Gary & Maurine Timmer Clarence Timmerman Art & Tonya Tolsma Carl & Margaret Toren Chester Toren George & Marian Toren Bruce Townsley Paul & Ione Trap Bud & Debi Travaille
Sergio Reyes GCUPM I am getting ready to spread healing into our urban communities.
John & Jinet Troost Paul & Barbara Truesdell Sidney & Judy Tuls Robert & Betty Unger Randall & Stephanie Vaas Donald & Mary Ann Van'tHof Mary Van'tHof Bernie & Tillie VanAartsen Donald VanArk Art & Sandra VanBeek Johanna VanBeek Virgil & Donna VanBeek William & Lorraine VanBeek Glenn VanBuren Jay & Adelle VanDaalen George & Mary VanDahm Jay VanDahm Robert VanDam Catherine VandeBunte Harold VandeBunte Lee & Nancy VandeBunte Marian VandeBunte Michael & Karen VandeBunte Theressa VandeBunte Ardis VandeKamp Charles & Jean VandenBerg Mildred VandenBerg Kalvin & Terri VandenBosch Paul & Kathleen VanDenBrink Stan & Mary VandenBrink Stanley & Darlene VanderAarde Mildred VanderBeek William & Abigail Vanderbilt William & Susan Vanderbilt Vergene VanderGriend Trudy VanderHaar Donald & Lorraine VanderHei Marilyn VanderKooi Burton & Kathy VanderLaan Howard & Betty VanderMeer Neil & Phyllis VanderPloeg Theresa VanderPloeg Daryl & Claudia VanderPol Howard & Betty VanderPol Laura VanderPoppen Marilyn VanderVeen Theodore & Joan Vanderveen Dorothy & Carl VanderVelde William & Rita VanderVliet Duane & Marilyn VanDerWerff Phyllis VanderWerff Marlin & Judith VanderWilt Anne VanderZiel Barbara VandeWaa Randall & Mary VandeWater Jerry & Norma VandeWege Harvey & Lois VandeZande Melvin & Vivian VanDis William & Yvonne VanDop Jake & Margaret VanDuyn Leanne VanDyk Dale & Doris VanEck Florence VanEenenaam
Marie VanEerden Benjamin VanEngelenhoven David & Marilyn VanEngelenhoven Paul & Vernie VanEngelenhoven Jack & Mary VanEss Geraldine VanFarowe Kurt & Beverly VanGenderen John & Nellie VanHaaften Clayton & Nancy VanHall Donald & Greta VanHemert Ruth VanHeukelom Earle & Dena VanHeyningen Ronald & Doris VanHouten Gary & Kathryn VanHulzen Kathleen VanLente Jeffry & Kristin VanMaanen Jim & Edith VanMaanen Phil & Judy Vannette Mildred VanOostenburg Larry VanRhee Arlan & Barbara VanRoekel James & LuAnne VanSlooten Gerald & Hendrina VanSpronsen Martin & Janet VanStaalduinen Mary VanSweden Scott & LuCinda VanTasell Robert & Leatrice VanTatenhove Shirley VanWechel Clare & Joan VanWieren Glenn & Jacquelyn VanWieren Ida VanWingerden Rodney & Janet VanWyk Gerald & Betty VanWyngarden Norman & Mary VanZante James & Wanda Veld Carolyn Veldhoff Kevin & Debbie Veldhorst
Jonathan Gabhart M.Div. I would like to pursue ministry in music.
David & Ellen Vellenga Carl & Sandra VerBeek Sid & Carol Verdoorn Janice VerHelst William & Karen VerHulst David & Jayne VerLee Wallace & Joanne Vermeer Norman & Lorraine Verros Alan & Carla VerSchure John & Lorrie VerSteeg Lynn & Mary Vincent Harrison & Bette Visscher Robert & Marjorie Visscher Arnold Visser John & Grace Visser
Drew & Jean Vogel James & Sharon Vonk Theodore & Patricia Vonk Una Voorhorst John & Mary Voorn Dorothy Voss Edwin & Eleanor Vrieland Elmer Vruggink Louis & Mary Anne Wagenveld Beverly Wagner Jan & Carol Wagner Waldon & Mary Waite Elaine Walchenbach Darlene Wallinga Harris Walters Robert & Cynthia Warn George & Dolores Wassenaar James Watt David & Lori Weavers Virginia Weenink Kenneth & Shirely Weller Jason & Jillian Wenk Sally Wentink Thomas Werge Betty Westra Jacob Weyenberg Timothy & Nancy Wezeman Dale Wieghmink Edward & Arlene Wierenga Wendell & Pamela Wierenga Bruce & Mary Ann Wierks Ivan & Darlene Wiersema Kenneth & Phyllis Wildeboer Ray & Grace Willemssen Crosby & Gussie Willet Joe Williams Pauline Williams Ruth Wilson Mark & Carol Windemuller Arlene Winkelhorst Roger & Wilma Winkels Helena Winter Henry & Thressa Witte Jack & Sarah Woelber Thomas & Karla Wolters Ronald & Sherelyn Wolthuis James & Muriel Wondergem Robert & Shayne Wuerfel Marv & Esther Wynia Marianne Yonker John & Thelma Yonkman Bernard & Barbara Zoet Gene Zoet George & Joan Zuidema Jerry & Mary Zwart Ted & Nancy Zwart Jean Zylstra Laurin Zylstra
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Honor Roll of Givers Special Gifts to the Seminary Fund: in Honor of: Dr. Thomas DeVries 50th birthday WTS Faculty & Staff Vernon Hoffman Paul & Jacqueline Kleinheksel The Rev. Wayne Lemmen Jeff & Jeri Mulder Michael & Kim Mulder Lenora Ridder Jan & Carol Wagner
Gifts in Memory of: Levi Akker William Carlough James I. Cook Ross & Ryan Deboer-LeHockey Carl Hyink Droppers Marilyn Eelkema Elton Eenigenburg Robert Evenhouse Wilfred Fiet Darrell Franken The Rev. Dr. Harvey B. Hoffman Jantina Holleman Peter Hovinga David A. Laman Harold Leestma Rosey Maatman Antonio Moncada John Padgett – Class of ‘63 Burrell Pennings Rev. Dr. Herman “Bud” Ridder The Rev. Abraham Rynbrandt Christine Mary Ruch Sligh John & Gee Spiekhout August Tellinghuisen Jack Tuls Joyce VanderWell Elton VanPernis Erma Jean VanRoekel Rev. & Mrs. H.M. Veenschuten
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Givers for 30+ years! Donald & Erma Bruggink Dolores Daudt Harry & Joan DeBruyn Robert DeYoung, Sr. Robert & Sally Hoffman Edwin & Bernice Kolenbrander Louis & Ruth Kraay Frederick & Sharon Kruithof
Marjorie Maas Betty Miller Jack Miller Jon & Gloria Norton Joyce Purdue Jerrald & Elsie Redeker Virginia Schollaart Dorothy Sherburne
David & Joyce Sikkema John & Genevieve Spiekhout Donald VanArk Earle & Dena VanHeyningen Mary VanSweden Melvin & Carolyn Voss Roger & Wilma Winkels
Givers for 20-29 years! Gordon & Marion Alderink James & Sue Baar John & Agnes Bennink Louise Bennink Carolyn Berkey Roger & Marie Bloemers Joan Bolman Peter & Crystal Boogaart Thomas & Judy Boogaart Donald Boss Corwin & Carolyn Bredeweg Robert & Barbara Bredeweg Donald Brinks George & Willa Brown Phyllis Bruggers Elton & Elaine Bruins Warren & Jeanne Burgess Harold & Verna Cupery Willard & Carolyn Curtis Robert & Cindy Dame Adele Darocy Mark & Kay DeCook Thomas & Mary Jo Dekker Max & Esther DePree Donald & Minnie DeWitt Gary & Joyce DeWitt Donald & Jacqueline DeYoung Norman & Anna Donkersloot Donald & Alma Drenth Paul & Patricia Eenigenburg Harold & Enid Englund Evert & Ardith Fikse Peter & Patty Ford
Stanley & Mary Hagemeyer Bernard & Donna Hakken James & Jacqueline Harvey Edna Haworth Eugene & Mary Heideman John & Etta Hesselink Elizabeth Hillegonds Vernon & Carol Hoffman Kermit & Irene Hogenboom Bruce Honholt David & Carol Hoogerhyde Lois Huizenga Richard Huizinga Donald & Alice Jansma Norman & Shirley Japinga Christopher & Martha Kaiser Harris & Becky Kiekover Wesley & Nellie Kiel Roger & Virginia Kleinheksel Aaron & Barbara Koskamp Catherine Kranendonk Ruth Kronemeyer Charles & Beatrice Kulier Donald Lam Gordon Laman Paul & Gladys Lupkes Dale & Cathy Matthews Mildred Noordyke Russell & Eleanore Norden John & Eileen Nordstrom Thomas & Marilyn Norman Christopher & Rita Pieters Lee & Ann Plas
Lynn & Phyllis Post Paul & Patricia Pratt Stanley & Nancy Rock James & Shirley Rozendaal Esther Smith Marian Smith Paul & Loretta Smith Hilda Staal Dennis & Suzanne TeBeest Ellsworth TenClay David TerBeest George & Marian Toren Jay VanDahm Donald VandenBerg Robert & Marjorie VanderAarde Willis VanderKooi Albert & Lenore VanderMeer Neil & Phyllis VanderPloeg Albert & Alice VanDyke Arthur & Beatrice VanEck Michael & Peggy VanHamersveld Ruth VanHeukelom Larry VanRhee Harrison & Bette Visscher Robert & Marjorie Visscher Una Voorhorst Dennis & Betty Lou Voskuil Jacob Weyenberg Arthur & Ruth Wiers Marianne Yonker John & Helene Zwyghuizen
Honor Roll of Donors Givers for 10-19 years! Ruth Adolph John & Jane Albrecht Fernley & Eleanor Alofs Edmund & Ann Piet Anderson Thomas & Sharon Arendshorst Geraldine Atwood Christine Bart Thomas & Mary Bartha David & Betty Jo Bast Kenneth & Dorothy Bauman Kenneth & Mary Bauman Carol Bechtel & Tom Mullens Robert & Joan Bender Ronald & Jean Beyer James & Wandalou Blaine Stuart & Bernice Blauw William & Diane Blunt Paul & Doris Boerigter James & Tommijo Boersma Paul & Melody Boersma William & Claire Boersma Merle & Alyda Boes Eleanor Boeve Kenneth & Elaine Bolks Robert & Deanne Bolt Myra & Garth Bonselaar James & Genevieve Bos Robert & Carole Bos Thomas & Mary Bos Lee & Jane Bosko Barbara & Richard Boss Laverne & Norma Boss Lila Bouwens Grace Bouwman Elizabeth Boven Robert Broene Sherwin & Nancy Broersma Roger & Janet Brondyke Timothy & Nancy Brown William & Helen Brownson Shirley Buis James & Martha Bultman Johannes & Beth Burrink Allen & Linda Buurma Louis & Joyce Buytendorp Richard & Carla Capotosto Jean Cook Jack & Dolores Cooper Kenneth & Marilyn Cox Lawrence & Ruth Custer Kenneth & Ruth Dannenberg Robert & Marian Darrow John & Doreen DeBliek Neil & Karen DeBoer Maxine DeBruyn Raymond & Hilda DeDoes William & Carole deForest Eugene & Darlene DeHoogh Frances DeJong Joan Dekker David & Amy DeKruyter Ted & Ellen DeLong Gerard & Verla DeLoof
These donors have given to Western Theological Seminary every fiscal year for the last 10-19 years.
Clair & Genevieve DeMull John & Ann DenHartog Gordon & Lenore DePree Kris & Barbara DePree Harold & Dorothy DeRoo Ronald & Carol DeRuiter David & Alverna DeVisser Lee & Linda DeVisser Thomas & Laura DeVries Marc & Kathy deWaard Henry & Ruth DeWitte Terry DeYoung & Cynthia Veldheer DeYoung Lamont & Ruth Dirkse Betty Donkersloot Jack & Mary Doorlag Herman & Marjorie Dragt Gregory & Amanda Dykhouse Larry & Patty Dykhuis Jacob Dykstra Kurt & Leah Dykstra Leon & Ruth Dykstra Virgil & Marlene Dykstra Alan & Marcia Elgersma Kenneth & Barbara Eriks Mark & Leigh Ann Eriks Orval & Marilyn Essink Richard & Dorothy Evers Marion Fazio Everett & Anna Marie Fikse John & Mary Fitzgerald Matthew & Marcia Floding Victor & Nancy Folkert Frank Folkertsma Glenn & Lorraine Fredriks Kent & Betsy Frens Kent & Joyce Fry Gerald & Louise Gebraad Thomas & Mary Griggs Wayne & Linda Hall Mae Hamersma Jaco & Michelle Hamman Peter & Kathy Handy Forrest & Mary Harms Ronald & Barbara Hartgerink Robert & Nancy Haveman Judith Hazelton Thelma Hekhuis Dennis & Lynne Hendricks Daniel Herrick James & Dolores Hertel Robert & Sophia Hinshalwood Henry & Caroline Hoeks George & Dorothy Hoekstra Joanne Hoffman Samuel & Helen Hofman Terry & Ruth Hofmeyer Roger & Arleta Hommes Virginia Hondorp Robert & Patricia Honig David & Leslie Hooker Margaret Hospers Cornelius & Sherry Huizenga
George & Katherine Hunsberger John & Bonnie Huntley Steven & Sally Hyma Myra Isenga Barkel Donald & Ina Jansen Gordon & Nancy Jelsma Charles & Donna Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Ron & Peg Juffer James & Ginger Jurries Jack & Merilyn Kalee Wendell & Renske Karsen Thomas & Erma Keizer William & Nella Kennedy Richard & Joyce Kingma Eugene & Mary Klaaren Cynthia Kleinheksel John & Sharon Kleinheksel Mark & Nancy Kleinheksel Kenneth & Margaret Kleis Paul & Lois Kleis George & Elsie Kloote Paul & Frances Koets Norman & Joyce Kolenbrander Brian & Cathy Koop Mary Lou Koop Mildred Koopman Robert & Carol Korte Harold & Shirley Korver Russell & Gwendolyn Kraay Gerald & Lois Kreykes Kelvin & Ellen Kronemeyer Lois Kronemeyer Robert & Carolyn Kruk Duane & Sheryl Laman Samuel & Judith Laswell Duane & Dorothy Lehman Donald & Ruth Lenderink Donald & Laverne Lievense Raymond Lokers Gary & Roberta Looman Judith Mastenbrook Clark & Nancy Matthews Charles & Edith McMullin Harvin & Esther Meyer Mary Meyer William & Patricia Mills Michael & Debra Molenaar James & Janice Moore Bud & Joyce Mouw Bruce & Jean Mulder Edwin & Luella Mulder Barbara Murray Rex & Sheri Nederend James & Barbara Neevel Kenneth & Sara Neevel William & Frances Nelson Gertrude Otter Erwin & Lois Parker Kenneth & Sandra Parker David & Amy Parrish David & Karen Patterson David & Rayetta Perez
Steven & Joy Petroelje Curry & Barbara Pikkaart Mark & Jean Poppen Ruth Post Arnold & Johanna Punt Phillip & Maise Renkes Ruth Rewerts Warren & Lois Rietberg Daniel & Cathy Rink Robert & Mary Alice Ritsema Douglas & Linda Ruch Calvin & Marilyn Rynbrandt Lloyd & Kathleen Sandbulte Peter Schakel Ward & Yvonne Schemper Wayne & Connie Schipper Dorothy Schleich James & Cathy Schoon Donald & Lois Schreur John & Ruth Schrier Norman & Terry Schuiling Rudolf & Dorothy Schumacher Tom & Grace Schwanda Lois Scott Margaret Self John Sharpe Jonathan & Krystal Sherrill John & Betty Sikkink John & JoAnne Slager Edward & Louise Smith Elizabeth Smith Raymond & Susanne Smith Robert & Rita Snow Randall & Jacalyn Soper Robert & Frances Spencer Steven & Karen Stam John & Ruth Stanley James & Louise Staple Henry & Charmaine Stegenga Vernon & Carla Sterk Morrell Swart Marilyn Sweers Benjamin & Jill Sweet Norman & Melita Swier Janet Tazelaar Thomas & Suzanne TenHoeve Brenda TerHorst Robert & Patricia Terwilliger Dwayne & Shirley Teusink William & Jilda TeWinkle Peter & Judith Theune Stephen & Mieneke Thomas John & Yvonne Tien Richard & Nancy Tigchon Chester Toren Calvin & Audrey Tysen Robert & Betty Unger William & Sarah Unzicker Bernie & Tillie VanAartsen Johanna VanBeek Virgil & Donna VanBeek Stan & Mary VandenBrink Stanley & Darlene VanderAarde
Roger & Joan VanderKolk Howard & Betty VanderMeer Theresa VanderPloeg James & Sandra VanderRoest Marilyn VanderVeen Richard & Beverly VanderVoet Darwin & Kathleen VanderWal Jeffrey & Linda VanDerWeele David & Jody Vanderwel Eugene VanderWell & Lenora Ridder Randall & Mary VandeWater Ike & Norma VandeWege Merwin VanDoornik William & Yvonne VanDop Jake & Margaret VanDuyn Leanne VanDyk Florence VanEenenaam David & Marilyn VanEngelenhoven Herman & Joyce VanGalen Rick & Laurel VanHaitsma Clayton & Nancy VanHall Gerard & Eloise VanHeest Harlan & Patricia VanOort James VanRoekel James & LuAnne VanSlooten Donald & Mary Ann Van'tHof Glenn & Jacquelyn VanWieren Richard & Kathleen Veenstra James & Wanda Veld David & Ellen Vellenga Teunisje Velthuizen Dean & Mary Veltman Carl & Sandy VerBeek Kenneth & Jean Vermeer Wallace & Joanne Vermeer John & Lorrie VerSteeg Eric & Sara Vogel Edwin & Eleanor Vrieland Jan & Carol Wagner Virginia Weenink Raymond & Dorothy Weiss Thomas Werge Edward & Arlene Wierenga Bruce & Mary Ann Wierks Ruth Wilson Stephen & Martha Wing Larry & Mary Wisner Charles & Barbara Wissink Henry & Thressa Witte Ronald & Sherrie Wolthuis Barry & Margot Wynveen John & Thelma Yonkman Gene Zoet David Zomer & Villo Denke Paul & Barbara Zoschke George & Joan Zuidema Eildert & Mary-Etta Zwart Jerry & Mary Zwart Ted & Nancy Zwart Laurin Zylstra
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Alumni/ae Donors 1943 Albert & Alice VanDyke 1946 Wallace & Dorothy Stoepker 1948 Harold & Dorothy DeRoo 1949 James & Genevieve Bos William & Marguerite Kroon 1950 Chester & Jacqueline Droog Harold & Enid Englund Ellsworth TenClay 1951 Donald & Suzanne Buteyn Willard & Carolyn Curtis Arthur & Beatrice VanEck 1952 Warren & Jeanne Burgess Rodger & Phyllis Dalman Gerard & Verladyne DeLoof Harold & Dorothy Dykstra Donald Lam Russell & Eleanor Norden Donald VandenBerg Gerard & Eloise VanHeest 1953 Gordon & Marion Alderink Donald Boss Elton & Elaine Bruins Leon & Ruth Dykstra Bernard & Donna Hakken Roger & Barbara Hendricks John & Etta Hesselink Paul & Gladys Lupkes William & Joanne Miedema Sylvio & Phyllis Scorza David TerBeest Eugene VanderWell & Lenora Ridder James VanRoekel 1954 Stuart & Bernice Blauw John & Ruth Boender Donald & Erma Bruggink Jacob Dykstra Eugene & Mary Heideman Paul & Dorothy Hostetter Aaron & Barbara Koskamp
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Donald & Ruth Lenderink Cecil & Arlene Martens Edwin & Luella Mulder Duane & Inez Tellinghuisen Dean & Mary Veltman Raymond & Dorothy Weiss
Richard & Beverly VanderVoet Harris & Jane Verkaik 1959 Paul & Mrs. Hayashi Vernon & Carol Hoffman David & Marvelle Hondorp Gordon Laman David & Donna Muyskens James & Shirley Rozendaal Henry & Charmaine Stegenga
1955 Robert & Carole Bos Harold & Verna Cupery Gordon & Lenore DePree Donald & Jacqueline DeYoung Herman & Marjorie Dragt 1960 Harold & Shirley Korver Louis & Joyce Buytendorp John & Yvonne Tien Wilbur & Aletha Daniels Cornelius & Mary Lou VanHeest Louis & Leona Harvey Kenneth & Anita VanWyk LeRoy & Marjorie Koopman Melvin & Carolyn Voss Arnold & Johanna Punt Charles & Barbara Wissink Vernon VanDerWerff Thomas & Doris Zylstra Merwin (Mike) VanDoornik
The Alumni/ae Council was pleased to honor Dr. Elton J. Bruins ‘53 and Rev. Wendell Karsen ‘63 with Distinguished Alumni Awards on May 7, 2012.
Allen & Linda Buurma Norman & Joyce Kolenbrander Frederick & Sharon Kruithof
1965 Frank & Micheline Ackerman Stanley & Mary Hagemeyer 1956 1961 Harmen & Grace Heeg Robert & Nancy Conner Marvin & Ida Beukelman John & Carol Hood Louis & Ruth Kraay Raymond & Hilda DeDoes Bruce & Mary Laverman George & Arlene Muyskens Robert & Marjorie VanderAarde Calvin & Marilyn Rynbrandt William & Frances Nelson Roger & Joan VanderKolk Robert Otto 1966 Carl & Lucille Schroeder 1962 George & Sibilla Boerigter Robert & Frances Spencer Joel & Arlene Bensema Jack & Dolores Cooper Douglas & Joyce VanGessel John & Florence Brouwer Henry & Caroline Hoeks Arvin & Barbara Wester Robert & Mary deForest Wayne & Donna Kiel William & Carole deForest Stanley & Nancy Rock 1957 Vernon Hoffs Larry & Anne Teitsma Robert & Joan Bender Donald & Verna Lindskoog Stanley & Joan Vugteveen Julius Brandt William & Sarah Unzicker Sherwin & Shirley Weener James & Darlene Brinkhuis Melchior & Irene VanHattem Paul & Barbara Zoschke Eugene & Darlene DeHoogh John & Helene Zwyghuizen Robert & Alice Dykstra 1967 Richard & Dorothy Evers 1963 David & Alverna DeVisser Donald & Alice Jansma Sherwin & Nancy Broersma Donald & Ina Jansen Charles & Donna Johnson Evert & Ardith Fikse Kelvin & Ellen Kronemeyer Wesley & Nellie Kiel Wayne & Linda Hall Calvin & Audrey Tysen Earl & Char Laman Richard Huizinga David & Penny VanDam Thurman & Rhoda Rynbrandt Larry & Joanne Izenbart Kenneth & Jean Vermeer Wendell & Amerentia Karsen 1968 Nevin & Dorothy Webster Moses & Mary Keng Forrest & Mary Harms Robert & Joyce Zap Eugene & Mary Klaaren David & Beula Maris John & Sharon Kleinheksel Ruth & John Stanley 1958 Roger & Virginia Kleinheksel Vernon & Carla Sterk Gerald & Audrey Heemstra Gary & Roberta Looman Donald & Belle Veltman Samuel & Helen Hofman John & Eileen Nordstrom Kermit & Irene Hogenboom Harold & Harriet Rust 1969 Irven & Gladys Jungling James & Wandalou Blaine Thomas & Erma Keizer 1964 George & Willa Brown Peter & Audrey Mondeel Gerald & Marlene Bates Jon & Gloria Norton Gerald & Ardythe VanderVelde Ronald & Jean Beyer Lyle & Carol Rozeboom
Dennis & Betty Lou Voskuil Richard & Mary Welscott 1970 Virgil & Marlene Dykstra Duane & Sheryl Laman 1971 James & Cathy Schoon Albert & Lenore VanderMeer David & Jody Vanderwel Ken & Sally Jo Zuithoff 1972 James & Sue Baar James & Janice Moore Ronald & Frances Redder Robert & Patricia Terwilliger Richard & Kathleen Veenstra 1973 Kenneth & Barbara Eriks Harvey & Elaine Heneveld Dale & Catharina Matthews David & Joyce Sikkema Herman & Joyce VanGalen 1974 Charles & Deborah Bigelow Thomas & Mary Bos Curry & Barbara Pikkaart Daniel & Karen Ramaker Richard & Nancy Tigchon Kenneth & Deborah Zorgdrager 1975 Arie & Margie Blok Thomas & Judy Boogaart Dick & Nancy Doeden Jack & Mary Doorlag Steven & Karen Stam Rick & Laurel VanHaitsma
designates Sustained Givers who have given for the last three years or more. Thank you for consistently supporting Western!
Alumni/ae Donors
1976 1982 David & Betty Jo Bast Peter & Patricia Ford Timothy & Nancy Brown Kent & Joyce Fry Joyce & David DeVelder Paul & Patricia Pratt John & Marilyn Koedyker Douglas & Mary Scholten Lynn & Phyllis Post Paul & Loretta Smith 1983 Darwin & Kathleen VanderWal Lary & Sarah Jackson Calvin & Charlotte VandeZande Irwin & Helen VanLeeuwen 1984 Stephen & Martha Wing Carol Bechtel & Tom Mullens Eildert & Mary-Etta Zwart Neva Evenhouse
1997 2005 Jay & Jeanne Lindell Barbara & Richard Boss George & Mary Anne Montanari Christopher & Rita Pieters William & Kathleen Freeman Bruce & Lori Osbeck Sally & David Seith Darrell & Debra Koopmans Karen & David Patterson Jong Pil & Hyunsuk Yoo Peter & Judith Theune 1998 Cynthia Veldheer DeYoung & Amanda & Gregory Dykhouse 2006 Terry DeYoung Michael & Kimberly Mulder Timothy & Tamara Breen John & Janis Veldman Philip & Heidi Rose 1999 Joshua & Heather VanLeeuwen 1991 Michael & Erin Beckerink Mitch & Sandra Kinsinger Trygve & Kristen Johnson 2007 Michael & Debra Molenaar Cheryl & Aaron Molhoek Anna & Mark Bogertman 1977 1985 Bruce & Jean Mulder Benjamin & Sarah Bruins 1992 Perry & Joyce DeGroot Richard & Marilyn Cook Steven & Joy Petroelje Michael & Krista Kopchick Paul & Melody Boersma Thomas & Mary Jo Dekker Mary & John Fitzgerald Jonathan & Krystal Sherrill Timothy & Molly Truesdell Manabu & Setsuko Ishida Carl & Barbara Folkert Steve & Sally Hyma Sara & Eric Vogel James & Sandra VanderRoest Robert & Sally Hoffman Robyn Saylor 2008 David & Nancy VanDyke Howard & Pamela Moths Michael & Peggy VanHamersveld 2000 Miriam & Eric Barnes Norman & Melita Swier Margaret Atkinson Daniel & Ladonna DeVries 1994 Steven & Corinne VanderMolen 1986 Daniel Herrick Shawn & Ashley Gerbers Brian & Mary Akker Teunisje Velthuizen George & Ellen Antonakos Robert & Rebecca Riekse Jerena Keys John & Bonnie Huntley Dawn Boelkins & John Schmidt Mark & Janna Reynoso Samuel & Judith Laswell 1978 Wesley & Doris Crocker 2001 Tanner & Kristin Smith Jeffrey Neevel William & Claire Boersma Timothy & Karen Custer Jonathan & Kendra Elgersma Heather & Joshua VanLeeuwen Stephanie & Philip Doeschot John & Carlene DeKam Brian & Tammy Keepers Matthew & Sarah Waterstone 1995 Richard & Sharon Scheenstra Taylor & Cathleen Holbrook David & Amy Parrish Travis & Mariah West David Zomer & Villo Denke Alan & Sue Schreuder Marilyn & Thomas Norman Jessica & Tom Scholten Arvin & Nancy Schoep Julie VanDerVeen Van Til & 2009 1996 1979 Harlan & Patricia VanOort Andrew Van Til Ed & Brenda Hawkins Sharon & Thomas Arendshorst Norman Bouwens Bradley & Tonja Veenendaal Ryan & Sophie Landt Matthew & Marcia Floding Victor & Nancy Folkert 1987 Shane & Jill VerSteeg Marcus & Amy Roskamp Jean & Bruce Mulder Kenneth & Ann Kolenbrander Julie & Thomas Carey Mary & Larry Wisner Timothy & Marla Rotman Rick & Donna Oppenhuizen Terry DeYoung & Cynthia 2010 Loretta & Paul Smith John Schmidt & Dawn Boelkins Veldheer DeYoung 2002 Laurie & Ted Hartzell David VanNetten Dennis & Suzanne TeBeest Gary & Julie Hegstad James & Dana Daniels Patricia & Scot Stromsta Michael & Sarah VanRees Robert & Betty Vrooman Brenda TerHorst Chad & Jodi Pierce Mark & Debra Wilson Paul & Becky Wernlund Carol & Merold Westphal B.J. & Manda VanKalsbeek Andrew Yamamoto 1980 1988 James & Kathy Brownson Harry & Thelma Boonstra Keith & Rebekah Derrick Scott & Heidi DeBlock Mark & Jean Poppen Timothy & Brenda Dieffenbach Philip & Beverly Schuiling Jeffrey & Gretchen Munroe Linda & Jeffrey VanDerWeele Helena & James Riekse Arthur & Ruth Wiers Brian & Lori Taylor Barry & Margot Wynveen 1989 1981 Larry & Virginia Foster Steven & Brenda Bakker Andrew & Geraldine Joosse Thomas & Mary Bartha Michael & Gina Pitsenberger Abram & Linda Blaak John Sharpe James & Carol McDonald Jeffrey & Linda VanDerWeele 1990 Mary & Thomas Bos Marc & Kathy deWaard
2011-2012 Alumni/ae Council President: Bruce Mulder ‘99 Vice-President: Paul Fazio ‘93 Secretary: Barbara Boss ‘05 Necrologist: Merwin (Mike) VanDoornik ‘60 Council members: Aaron Anderson ‘03 Tim Dieffenbach ‘88 Jonathan Elgersma ‘01 Kent Frens ‘03 Janelle Lopez-Koolhaas ‘01 Deb Swanson ‘07 Jim VanderRoest ‘92
2003 Kent & Betsy Frens Michael & Elizabeth Hardeman Sharon & David Knibbe Christopher Poest John Paul & Kathryn Sundararajan Brian & Liz VanderWege Jill & Shane VerSteeg 2004 Bryan & Melissa Boersma Miguel & Brien Cruz Elizabeth & Michael Hardeman Mark & Nancy Kleinheksel Randal & Leah VanDoornik
2011 Bradley & Robin Kautz Brett & Jaimi VanderBerg 2012 Sandra & David Cammenga Young & Peter Kim Andrew & Jana Mead Carlinda Peoples Marla & Timothy Rotman Jill & Benjamin Sweet Matthew & Jennifer Waite
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RCA Donor Churches
designates churches who have given for the last three years or more. Thank you for consistently supporting Western!
ALBANY CLASSIS Emmanuel Reformed Church,, Castleton, NY First Reformed Church, Wynantskill, NY Knox Reformed Church, Knox, NY Onesquethaw Reformed Church, Feura Bush, NY Union Dutch Reformed Church, Delmar, NY
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CLASSIS Calvary Reformed Church, Ripon, CA Tulare Community Church, Tulare, CA
COLUMBIA-GREENE CLASSIS First Reformed Church, Athens, NY
HOLLAND CLASSIS Beechwood Reformed Church, Holland, MI Christ Memorial Reformed Church, Holland, MI Fellowship Reformed Church, Holland, MI First Reformed Church, Holland, MI Hope Church, Holland, MI Maplewood Reformed Church, Holland, MI New Community Fourth Reformed Church, Holland, MI Rose Park Reformed Church, Holland, MI Trinity Reformed Church, Holland, MI
MONTGOMERY CLASSIS Mohawk Reformed Church, Mohawk, NY Pitcher Hill Community Church, Syracuse, NY Thousand Isles Reformed Church, Alexandria Bay, NY ROCHESTER CLASSIS Abbe Reformed Church, Clymer, NY Brighton Reformed Church, Rochester, NY Clymer Hill Reformed Church, Clymer, NY Interlaken Reformed Church, Interlaken, NY Palmyra Reformed Church, Palmyra, NY Tyre Reformed Church, Seneca Falls, NY SCHENECTADY CLASSIS Bacon Hill Reformed Church, Schuylerville, NY Christ Community Church, Clifton Park, NY First Reformed Church, Scotia, NY Lisha’s Kill Reformed Church, Schenectady, NY Niskayuna Reformed Church, Schenectady, NY SCHOHARIE CLASSIS Fonda Reformed Church, Fonda, NY Johnstown Reformed Church, Johnstown, NY Lawyersville Reformed Church, Cobleskill, NY Sharon Reformed Church, Sharon Springs, NY BRITISH COLUMBIA CLASSIS Fujian Evangelical Church, Richmond, BC Hope Reformed Church, Vancouver, BC ONTARIO CLASSIS Countryside Reformed Church, Cambridge, ON Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, ON Ebenezer Reformed Church, Mississauga, ON La Senda Del Amor, Toronto, ON Westdale Reformed Church, Hamilton, ON CALIFORNIA CLASSIS The Bridge, Chino, CA Christ Community Church, Buena Park, CA CASCADES CLASSIS Twin Falls Reformed Church, Twin Falls, ID Faith Reformed Church, Lynden, WA First Reformed Church, Lynden, WA First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor, WA Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, Nooksack, WA
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSIS Faith Community Church, Littleton, CO
LAKE ERIE CLASSIS Church of the Master, Warren, MI Brooklyn Reformed Church, Brooklyn, OH Calvary Reformed Church, Cleveland, OH New Hope Church, Powell, OH MUSKEGON CLASSIS Coopersville Reformed Church, Coopersville, MI Fellowship Reformed Church, Muskegon, MI Fifth Reformed Church, Muskegon, MI Second Reformed Church, Grand Haven, MI Unity Reformed Church, Muskegon, MI NORTHERN MICHIGAN CLASSIS Community Reformed Church, Charlevoix, MI Mason County Reformed Church, Scottville, MI Midland Reformed Church, Midland, MI Moddersville Reformed Church, McBain, MI NORTH GRAND RAPIDS CLASSIS Oakview Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI Orchard Hill Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI Rockford Reformed Church, Rockford, MI SOUTH GRAND RAPIDS CLASSIS Beverly Reformed Church, Wyoming, MI Blacksoil, Lansing, MI Fair Haven Ministries, Hudsonville, MI Faith Reformed Church, Wyoming, MI Fifth Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI First Reformed Church, Grandville, MI First Reformed Church, Byron Center, MI Hager Park Reformed Church, Jenison, MI Hope Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI Peace Reformed Church, Middleville, MI Reformed Church of Corinth, Byron Center, MI Rosewood Reformed Church, Jenison, MI Thornapple Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI Woodhaven Reformed Church, Byron Center, MI Zion Reformed Church, Grandville, MI
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN CLASSIS Bethany Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, MI Centerpoint Church, Kalamazoo, MI Dunningville Reformed Church, Allegan, MI First Reformed Church, Portage, MI Hope Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, MI Hope Reformed Church, South Haven, MI Lakeland Reformed Church, Vicksburg, MI Martin Reformed Church, Martin, MI Second Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, MI Trinity Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, MI ZEELAND CLASSIS Community Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI Faith Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI First Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI Hamilton Reformed Church, Hamilton, MI Haven Reformed Church, Hamilton, MI Hudsonville Reformed Church, Hudsonville, MI North Holland Reformed Church, Holland, MI Ottawa Reformed Church, West Olive, MI Overisel Reformed Church, Holland, MI Vriesland Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI CENTRAL IOWA CLASSIS Adventure Life Reformed Church, Altoona, IA Bethany Reformed Church, Des Moines, IA Central Reformed Church, Oskaloosa, IA Crossroads Church, Norwalk, IA Ebenezer Reformed Church, Leighton, IA First Reformed Church, Prairie City, IA First Reformed Church, Pella, IA Meredith Drive Reformed Church, Des Moines, IA Otley Reformed Church, Otley, IA Second Reformed Church, Pella, IA Third Reformed Church, Pella, IA Trinity Reformed Church, Pella, IA CENTRAL PLAINS CLASSIS Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS Firth Reformed Church, Firth, NE Pella Reformed Church, Adams, NE Westwood Community Church, Omaha, NE DAKOTA CLASSIS First Reformed Church, Litchville, ND North Marion Reformed Church, Marion, ND Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe, SD Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor, SD Delaware Reformed Church, Lennox, SD Faith Reformed Church, Brookings, SD First Reformed Church, Platte, SD Second Reformed Church, Lennox, SD Valley Springs Reformed Church, Valley Springs, SD Zion Reformed Church, Amherst, SD
RCA Donor Churches EAST SIOUX CLASSIS Alton Reformed Church, Alton, IA American Reformed Church, Orange City, IA American Reformed Church, Primghar, IA First Reformed Church, Sanborn, IA First Reformed Church, Orange City, IA First Reformed Church, Melvin, IA First Reformed Church, Sheldon, IA First Reformed Church, Sibley, IA First Reformed Church, Hospers, IA Newkirk Reformed Church, Hospers, IA Trinity Reformed Church, Orange City, IA MINNESOTA CLASSIS American Reformed Church, Luverne, MN American Reformed Church, Woodstock, MN American Reformed Church, Worthington, MN Bethel Reformed Church, Leota, MN Chandler Reformed Church, Chandler, MN First Reformed Church, Edgerton, MN Greenleafton Reformed Church, Preston, MN Hollandale Reformed Church, Hollandale, MN Hope Reformed Church, Montevideo, MN Reformed Church of Steen, Steen, MN Roseland Reformed Church, Blomkest, MN First Reformed Church, Baldwin, WI PLEASANT PRAIRIE CLASSIS Bethany Reformed Church, Belmond, IA Dumont Reformed Church, Dumont, IA First Reformed Church, Buffalo Center, IA First Reformed Church, Aplington, IA Immanuel Reformed Church, Belmond, IA Orchard Hill Reformed Church, Cedar Falls, IA Trinity Reformed Church, Allison, IA Wellsburg Reformed Church, Wellsburg, IA Zion Reformed Church, Sheffield, IA WEST SIOUX CLASSIS American Reformed Church, Hull, IA Bethel Reformed Church, Little Rock, IA Bethel Reformed Church, Lester, IA Carmel Reformed Church, Rock Valley, IA Central Reformed Church, Sioux Center, IA Faith Reformed Church, Rock Valley, IA First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, IA First Reformed Church, Sioux Center, IA First Reformed Church, Boyden, IA First Reformed Church, Doon, IA First Reformed Church, Hull, IA First Reformed Church, Ireton, IA Free Grace Reformed Church, Orange, City IA Hawarden Community Church, Hawarden, IA Hope Reformed Church, George, IA New Life Reformed Church, Sioux Center, IA
CHICAGO CLASSIS Calvary Reformed Church, Orland Park, IL Faith Community Church, West Chicago, IL ILLIANA CLASSIS First Reformed Church, Tampa, FL First Reformed Church, South Holland, IL First Reformed Church, of Wichert Saint Anne, IL American Reformed Church, De Motte, IN Faith Reformed Church, Dyer, IN First Reformed Church, De Motte, IN ILLINOIS CLASSIS Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling, IL Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, IL Elim Reformed Church, Kings, IL Emmanuel Reformed Church, Morrison IL Fairview Reformed Church, Fairview IL First Reformed Church, Fulton, IL Raritan Reformed Church, Raritan, IL Second Reformed Church, Fulton, IL Silver Creek Reformed Church, German Valley, IL Christ’s Family Church, Davenport, IA WISCONSIN CLASSIS Bethany Reformed Church, Sheboygan, WI Calvary Community Church, New Berlin, WI Emmanuel Reformed Church, Clinton, WI Emmanuel Reformed Church, Waupun, WI First Reformed Church, Waupun, WI First Reformed Church, Cedar Grove, WI First Reformed Church, Friesland, WI First Reformed Church, Oostburg, WI First Reformed Church, Randolph, WI Gibbsville Reformed Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI New Hope Community Church, Wausau, WI Trinity Reformed Church, Waupun, WI
GREATER PALISADES CLASSIS Community Church of Harrington Park, Harrington Park, NJ Community Reformed Church, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ First Reformed Church, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ First Reformed Church, Hackensack, NJ Grove Reformed Church, North Bergen, NJ Trinity Reformed Church, Old Tappan, NJ NEW BRUNSWICK CLASSIS Colts Neck Reformed Church, Colts Neck, NJ First Reformed Church, New Brunswick, NJ Freehold Reformed Church, Freehold, NJ Middlebush Reformed Church, Middlebush, NJ Pinelands Reformed Church, Toms River, NJ PASSAIC VALLEY CLASSIS Abundant Life Reformed Church, Wyckoff, NJ First Reformed Church, Hawthorne, NJ First Reformed Church, Saddle Brook, NJ Pequannock Reformed Church, Wayne, NJ Pompton Reformed Church, Pompton Lakes, NJ Preakness Reformed Church, Wayne, NJ Wyckoff Reformed Church, Wyckoff, NJ BROOKLYN CLASSIS Flatlands Reformed Church, Brooklyn, NY MID-HUDSON CLASSIS The Rhinebeck Reformed Church, Rhinebeck, NY First Reformed Church of Cary, Cary, NC NASSAU-SUFFOLK CLASSIS Community Reformed Church, Manhasset LI, NY Massapequa Reformed Church, Massapequa, NY NEW YORK CLASSIS St. Thomas Reformed Church, Saint Thomas, VI
ORANGE CLASSIS DELAWARE-RARITAN CLASSIS Faith Reformed Church, Slate Hill, NY Harlingen Reformed Church, Belle Mead, NJ Addisville Reformed Church, Richboro, PA QUEENS CLASSIS The Reformed Church of Willow Grove, Willow Grove, PA Church on the Hill, Flushing LI, NY Shin Kwang Church, Bayside, NY
Churches highlighted in purple earned a place on Western Theological Seminary’s 2012 Honor Roll of Donor Churches by giving $5.00 or more per active communicant member during fiscal year 2011-2012.
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Other Special Donors Corporations and Foundations
Amerisure Matching Gift Program The Chatlos Foundation, Inc. Christian Evangelical Trust Christian Health Care Center Christian Reformed Church in North America Cook Charitable Foundation Richard & Helen DeVos Foundation Dow Chemical Company Fifth Third Bank Foundation Harvesters Scholarship Foundation Haworth, Inc. Howard Miller Company Huizenga Family Foundation The Huizenga Foundation IBM Corporation Johnson Controls Foundation Landscape Design Services, Inc. Liberti Center-City Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Lilly Endowment, Inc. Marion County Bank Marsilje Foundation The Larry & Karen Mulder Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation Peerbolt's, Inc. Pella Rolscreen Foundation The Pfizer Foundation David E. Post Family Foundation Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Reimink Plumbing & Heating Ruch Family Foundation Slikkers Foundation SoundOff Signal John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation Springview Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation David & Carol Foundation The Cathedral inVanAndel Granada, Spain, May 2011
The Donald J. Bruggink Scholarship for Overseas Study These donors gave during fiscal year July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
Alan & Susan Becker Joanne Bent Edward & Carol Blankespoor Don & Erma Bruggink Kate Clarke Neva Evenhouse Maynard & Joan Flikkema Arthur & Helen Hessinger Bill & Nella Kennedy Suzanne Morgan Bruce & Jean Mulder Gerhard & Mary Schmidt
Bruggink Scholarship Founders Founders contributed $1,000 or more to the fund
Edmund & Ann Piet Anderson Charles Anker David & Cynthia Bach Joanne Bent David Bruggink Donald & Erma Bruggink John & Julie Carter Ruth Droppers Fair Lawn Community Church
Robert & Joan Fenske Maynard & Joan Flikkema Eugene & Mary Heideman Daniel Herrick Arthur Hessinger Marvin & Joanne Hoff Jantina Holleman Vivian Hoogland Donald & Ina Jansen
Louise Jonsson Suzanne Morgan Gerald & Joan Phelan Charles & Lyn Sligh State Farm Companies Foundation Richard & Janice Tiggelaar David & Nancy VanDyke John & Janis Veldman Crosby & Gussie Willet
Non-RCA Church Donors
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Arvin & Nancy Schoep Sally & David Seith State Farm Companies Foundation Joan Steinhoff Carol Stokes Brenda TerHorst Catherine VandeBunte John & Janis Veldman Teunisje Velthuizen Crosby & Gussie Willet Joe Williams Henry & Thressa Witte
Alger Park Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI American Baptist Churches of Michigan East Lansing, MI Bella Vista Church Rockford, MI Bridgeport Community Church Bridgeport, MI First Presbyterian Church Battle Creek, MI First Presbyterian Church Flint, MI First Presbyterian Church Kalamazoo, MI First Union Church Cedarville, MI Harrison Christian Reformed Church Harrison, SD Holland Heights Christian Reformed Holland, MI Messiah's Independent Reformed Church Hamilton, MI New Hope Baptist Church Grand Rapids, MI Olivet Evangelical Free Church Spring Lake, MI River Terrace Church East Lansing, MI Sheridan Congregational Church Sheridan, MI St. Croix Valley United Methodist Church Lakeland, MN three or more consecutive years of giving
“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
Psalm 33:11
The Zwemer Society
The Zwemer Society Members of The Zwemer Society affirm and support the work of equipping men and women for ministry by arranging planned gifts to the seminary. Membership is offered to those who inform Western of their gift. An annual dinner is held to update members on happenings at Western. To become a member of The Zwemer Society, call the Advancement Office at 616-392-8555.
Paul & Doris Alderink Dr. Edmund & Ann Piet Anderson Franklin & Anna Armstrong Jack & Jetts Baas Myra Isenga Barkel Thomas & Mary Bartha Gerald & Eleanor Bax Barney & Joyce Beeksma Rev. James W. Benes Ronald & Jean Beyer James & Wandalou Blaine Robert J. Block & Lavina F. Block Bill & Claire Boersma Max & Connie Boersma Preston & Kathryn Borr Syrene & Marian Boss Vern & Norma Boss Reuben & Laura Brasser Raymond & Ruth Broersma Sherwin & Nancy Broersma Merle & Katherine Brouwer George & Willa Brown Bill & Helen Brownson Donald & Erma Bruggink Elaine & Elton Bruins Johannes & Beth Burrink Rev. Louis & Joyce Buytendorp James & Jean Cook Peter C. & Pat Cook Lawrence & Ruth Custer Steve & JoAnn DeCook The Chester DeGraff Family John & Peggy DeHaan David & Denise DeJonge David & Alverna DeVisser Rev. Ray & Kay DeVries Rev. Dennis J. & Mary Kuiper DeWitt Gary & Joyce DeWitt Marlies & Jack DeWitt Rev. Timothy & Brenda Dieffenbach Dick & Nancy Doeden Robert & Lila Donia Chester & Jacqueline Droog Larry & Patty Dykhuis
Rev. & Mrs. Francis Dykstra Marvin R. Elenbaas & Marian J. Elenbaas Rev. Dr. Kenneth & Barbara Eriks Evert H. & Ardith J. Fikse Matthew & Marcia Floding Dale & Mary Fris and Family Gerald & Louise Gebraad Louis M. & Dorothy A. Goudzwaard Dr. Philip J. Harmelink Dr. Bill & Judy Harrison Rev. Louis R. Harvey Bill & Delia Haysom Dr. H. Sidney & Ellen Heersma Evelyn Fae Heffron Eugene & Mary J. Heideman Charlotte Heinen Dennis & Lynne Hendricks Don & Mae Hendricks Roger P. & Barbara V. Hendricks Dan Herrick I. John & Etta Hesselink Richard & Linda Heusinkveld Joan B. & Marvin D. Hoff Bob & Sally Hoffman Donald W. & Linda L. Hoffman Jim & Eleanor Hoffman Vernon & Carol Hoffman Rev. Joseph C. & Anna H. Holbrook Rev. Robert & Patricia Honig Lavina C. Hoogeveen Jerry & Arla Hop Alvin & Margaret Hospers Paul E. Hostetter & Dorothy Clark Hostetter Rev. Richard & Marcia Huls Frances E. Huyser Rev. Larry & Joanne Izenbart Donald Jansen Don & Alice Jansma Dave & Arlene Johnson Jim & Ginger Jurries The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Wesley Kiel Roger & Virginia Kleinheksel George & Elsie Kloote
Al Koetje Marion Koets Foster & Mary Kooyers Al & Lillian Kraker Paul & Catherine Kranendonk Lois Kronemeyer Ruth E. Kronemeyer Albert Edgar & Esther Marie Lampen Bob & Ruth Land Michael & Jennifer LeFebre Gene & Virginia Loverink Ron Lugten Susan Mallams Cecil & Arlene Martens Clark & Nancy Matthews Dale & Catharina Matthews The Thomas McGrath Family Hendrik & Mary Meyer Mary Emily Mouw Ken & Sara Neevel Dr. James Z. Nettinga Mark & Paul Nieuwsma Nancy & John Norden Russell & Eleanore Norden Eileen & John Nordstrom Andy & Marion Nyboer Jim & Joanne Oudbier Lee & Ann Plas Dr. & Mrs. Richard Proos Norman & Myra Ratering Rev. Philip A. Rauwerdink Jerry & Elsie Redeker Ruth Rewerts Dr. Herman & Lenora Ridder Robert & Mary Alice Ritsema Jay Rotman John H. Sage Robert & Kathleen Schellenberg Robert & Leona Schellenberg, Sr. Wayne & Doris Schipper Mary Kay Schoon Margaret M. Self C. Edward & Louise V. Smith John & Marian Smith
Arnold & Esther Sonneveldt Mr. Nelson Stegeman J. Robert & Morrell Swart Marilyn Sweers Robert & Joanne Tazelaar Dr. Henry & Edna Tenpas William & Jilda TeWinkle Steve & Mieneke Thomas Chester J. & Lucille Toren George & Marian (TerBorg) Toren Don & Mary Ann Van’tHof Don & Lileeth VanArk Robert & Anna Ruth VandeBunte Paul & Thelma VandeHoef Jay & Adelle VanDaalen Dr. Allison & Mildred VandenBerg Donald A. & Helen J. Vandenberg Rev. & Mrs. Ken VanderBroek Delbert J. & Gertrude M. VanderHaar Richard & Beverly VanderVoet Nicholas & Doris VanderWeide Albert & Alice VanDyke VanHamersveld Family Vern & Betty VanKley Robert & Mary VanVoorst Robert VanVoorst, Sr. Gordon J. & Bertha Vis VanWyk William & Karen VerHulst Rev. Henry & Alberta Vermeer Mildred M. VerMeulen Robert D. & Marjorie A. Visscher Dennis & Betty Voskuil Dorothy Voss & Family Edwin & Eleanor Vrieland Stan & Joanne Vugteveen N. Jan & Carol Wagner Don & Elaine Walchenbach Allan & Virginia Weenink Dale W. Wieghmink C. Bruce & Mary Ann Wierks Shirley Zoet John & Helene Zwyghuizen
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The Transformation of the John R. Mulder Memorial Chapel
The original layout of the chapel and narthax
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Convocation service, August 30, 2009
1954-2011
c. Elevate Studio, Grand Rapids, MI
The proposed changes and renovated chapel
The blessing of the Distance Learning Master of Divinity graduates, May 6, 2012
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The John R. Mulder Memorial Chapel Donors in appreciation
...to the following donors for making this special project possible: Anonymous Donors Jon & Delores Bechtel J. Kermit & Sallie Campbell Captrust Financial Advisors Lawrence & Ruth Custer
Mark & Kay De Cook Gary & Joyce De Witt Alan & Marcia Elgersma James & Jacqueline Harvey Richard & Ethelyn Haworth
H. Wayne & Marti Huizenga Bruce & Margie Johnson Jack H. Miller John & Judy Spoelhof David & Lynn Stubbs
Wayne & Jill Van Dam Brian Vanden Brink George & Alice Vander Molen
Calvin Rynbrandt Thurman Rynbrandt Reda Santinga
Anita Van Wyk George & Alice Vander Molen N. Jan & Carol Wagner
...to the following donors for funding the art glass: Jean Cook & Family Jereen Folkert Vern & Carol Hoffman Donald Maatman
Larry & Karen Mulder John & Eileen Nordstrom Lenora Ridder Ruch Family Foundation
...to the following staff & faculty for contributing to the two WTS art glass windows: Carol Ann & David Bailey Alan & Jeanette Beagley Carol Bechtel & Tom Mullens David & Diane Becker Todd & Rachel Billings Mark & Anna Bogertman Thomas & Judy Boogaart George & Willa Brown Timothy & Nancy Brown
Stephanie & James Croom Dana & James Daniels Keith & Rebekah Derrick Norman & Anna Donkersloot Pat & Larry Dykhuis Chris & Parry Eckman Jill & Jeff English Matthew & Marcia Floding Jade Gao
...to the chapel renovation committee: Norman Donkersloot, chair David Becker Dawn Boelkins Thomas Boogaart Timothy Brown
Samantha Kadzban Noah Livingston Rayetta Perez Ron Rienstra Leanne Van Dyk
Theresa Hamm Jaco & Michelle Hamman George & Katherine Hunsberger Michael & Jennifer LeFebre Jeffrey & Gretchen Munroe Rayetta & David Perez Carla Plumert Capotosto Ron & Debra Rienstra Beth Smith
Jacalyn & Randall Soper Lee Ann & Jeff Sotok David & Lynn Stubbs Leanne Van Dyk LuAnne & James Van Slooten Travis & Mariah West
...to those who provided these items: Grand piano - Kermit & Sallie Campbell; SPX Foundation Communion table - Patrick & Jeanne Kellner Family Baptismal font - Hildred Hovinga Processional cross - Eugene Vander Well Lectern - Karen & Jon Hanson; Harvey “Bud� & Sherry Hoffman
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