Calvin Seminary Blog

Bringing Global Mission Experience to Calvin Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary has been equipping “individuals for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word”1 for more than 145 years, and countless CTS graduates have gone on to…

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Misreading Jesus’ Command to Serve

Who Doesn’t Love Playing the Host? I love hosting dinner parties. I love researching new recipes for dishes like Moroccan lamb, Texas-style smoked brisket, and Bavarian pork shanks. I love…

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The Gift of Hospitality

We are made in the image of God. That profound biblical insight grounds who we are and our place in this world. It also should affect how we treat one…

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Hospitality in the Doctrine of Election

There are few topics in Reformed theology that cause as much general angst as the doctrine of election. At least this is true in my classroom. Everything is fairly comfortable…

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Distinguished Alumni: Stanley Workman

Stanley Workman Stan Workman was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. He and his wife Mary Lee raised four children; today, they are blessed with thirteen grandchildren and seven great-…

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A Milestone for the Calvin Prison Initiative

The Calvin Prison Initiative is well known in Michigan educational circles, but now it is recognized at the national level as well. James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education, visited…

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New Staff Member: Kim Benedict

Kim Benedict Development Data and Donor Communications Coordinator   Hello, I’m Kim Benedict, the newest member of the seminary’s development team. I grew up in Seattle and also spent a…

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The Hospitality of God

Over the years I’ve dipped into etiquette books quite often, particularly those of Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners. I do it because the books are deceptively important. On the surface…

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The Priesthood of All Believers

Do auto shop teachers and principals and dental office secretaries have a place on God’s mission map? In this video, institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson…

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What’s in a name? Rebranding IGCPR

This fall we are excited to announce the change we’ve worked on over spring and summer 2022—a chance to realign our name with our focus, equipping the priesthood of all…

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Theology for All Spheres

How does theology fit into your work and calling? Institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson reflects on how theological education can prepare students in every sphere…

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Theology and Work

In this recent video, institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson speaks on theology and work, reminding us that “God cares about not only redeeming his creation,…

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