President's Blog
He Will Never Let Us Go!
I confess that I have had some help. He sends me notes that I treasure for their wisdom and encouragement. He also drops by our offices as he walks to…
NOT Letting Go
Last month, I wrote about “Letting Go!” I appreciate the responses I received that led me to write this follow-up Medenblog entitled – “NOT Letting Go!” My upcoming time of…
Letting Go!
For me, a sign of the upcoming academic year is when a large garbage can is wheeled into my office. It even comes at my request! It shows up…
The Most Important Day of Synod
As a leader in the Christian Reformed Church in North America, I have been asked by a number of people, “What is going to happen at Synod?” Behind that question…
Nearer, Still Nearer – Lent 2022
Have you had the privilege of watching a funeral service recently? I have. One of the benefits that has come through COVID is the use of livestream and the opportunity…
Medenblog: Give them a break!
One of the privileges of serving as President of Calvin Theological Seminary is that you meet with a lot of pastors and a lot of congregational leaders. Meetings have led…
Medenblog: Pandemic Reflections
Holy Week 2021 It has been a long year. It has been a difficult year. When we first began this journey of facing COVID-19, there were hopes that churches could…
Medenblog: Ministering in a Pandemic
Have you ever heard of a “Last Lecture?” At many educational institutions, this is an opportunity for a retiring faculty member to give thanks and provide “one last lecture” of…
Medenblog: 25 years and counting!
This past year, I celebrated 25 years of ordained ministry in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. It was 1995. That year also marks a significant transition in the…