Board of Trustees

“In summary, to be a trustee means to be responsible and accountable for Calvin Theological Seminary. This trust requires people of conviction, dedication, vision, and selfless service.”

—Calvin Theological Seminary Board Of Trustees Handbook

How The Board Of Trustees Operates

The Board of Trustees of Calvin Theological Seminary is comprised of 16 regional representatives from the Christian Reformed Church in North America and five at-large representatives. Normally the board meets twice on campus during October and May as well as a February teleconference meeting within each academic year.

Calvin Seminary’s Board of Trustees meets three times each year to make governing decisions about the institution.

Leadership

Mr. Dave Morren

Chair

Rev. R. Scott Greenway

Vice Chair

Ms. Susan Keesen

Secretary

Regional Members

Region 1

Classes British Columbia North-West And British Columbia South-East

Rev. E. Alan Van Der Woerd

Region 2

Classes Alberta North, Alberta South/Saskatchewan And Lake Superior – Canadian Congregations

Rev. Cecil van Niejenhuis

Region 3

Classes Eastern Canada, Quinte, And Toronto

Ms. Louise Boutin

Region 4

Classes Ontario Southwest, Hamilton, Huron, And Niagara

Rev. Mark Verbruggen

Mr. Brian VerHeul

Region 5

Classes Columbia, Pacific Northwest, And Yellowstone

Ms. Sue Imig

Region 6

Classes Central California, Great Los Angeles, California South And Pacific Hanmi

Pastor Julius Umawing

Region 7

Classes Rocky Mountain, Red Mesa And Arizona

Rev. Daniel Bud

Region 8

Classes Heartland, Iakota, Lake Superior – U.S. Congregations, Minnkota, Northcentral Iowa, And Pella

Rev. John Lee

Mr. John Wesselius

Region 9

Classes Illiana, Chicago South, Northern Illinois, And Wisconsin

Rev. Derek Buikema

Region 10

Classes Georgetown, Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Northern Michigan, And Zeeland

Rev. Arthur Van Wolde

Dr. Grace Kreulen

Region 11

Classes Grand Rapids East, Grand Rapids North, Grand Rapids South, Grandville, Lake Erie, And Thornapple Valley

Mr. David Morren

Rev. Scott Greenway

Mr. Thomas Nobel

Region 12

Classes Atlantic Northeast, Hackensack, Hudson, And Southeast U.S.

Rev. Kristin (Kris) Vos

Trustees At Large

Rev. Christian Oh

Mr. Hessel Kielstra

Rev. James Jones

Ms. Susan Keesen