Geoff Vandermolen
Formation and the Act of Being Attentive
Covid. Illness. Testing. Immunization. Boosters. Masks. Hospitals. Scattered around this world are lives, families, communities living in the wake of these physical realities. Fear. Anxiety. Sorrow. Enmity. Uncertainty. Cruelty. Mistrust.…
Courageous Leadership In God’s Kingdom
“God has called me to ministry.” These words routinely tumble from the lips of seminarians. As one hears these expressions of calling it is helpful to remember some influential factors…
Forming Better Leaders for Today’s Churches
“Our interns have been life-giving to our congregation,” wrote Pastor Nate DeJong-McCarron in a recent email to the Vocational Formation Office. DeJong-McCarron, pastor at Fuller Ave CRC, went on to…
A New Name, A Renewed Focus Vocational Formation
Joshua was called upon by God to lead Israel into the Promised Land. At the onset of this divinely given task, God spoke to Joshua saying, “Have I not commanded…