- Formation for Ministry
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For questions regarding formation for ministry settings or the Teaching Church program, contact:
In-Residence: Stephanie Croom (616-392-8555 x154)
Distance Learning: Glenn Swier (616-392-8555 x165). - Student Support Services
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Student Support Services welcomes the opportunity to serve you in a variety of ways. We will assist you with information reagarding the writing studio, Student Assistance Program, Student Council, Health Insurance and placement services. Contact Beth Smith, administrative assistant (616-392-8555, x131)
- Leading Daily Worship
- Middler and senior students will lead daily morning prayer or 'chapel' at least one time each year. Chapel dates are assigned before the semester begins, and students are reminded 3-4 weeks before their assigned date. You will be sent all materials necessary to plan your service with Professor Ron Rienstra. The time frame for planning follows:
- Three weeks before the service - meet with Professor Ron Rienstra for 20 minutes of brainstorming
- Select students from volunteers on the "Creative Gifts for Chapel" list to help with aspects of the service
- Two weeks prior - present a rough draft, meet with Prof. Rienstra again
- One week prior - present final draft, rehearse with musicians, prepare technical aspects
- Week following service - debrief with all other student chapel leaders from the week before for encouragement and feedback
For questions regarding leading worship services, contact Jill English (616-395-8555 x135).
- Middler and senior students will lead daily morning prayer or 'chapel' at least one time each year. Chapel dates are assigned before the semester begins, and students are reminded 3-4 weeks before their assigned date. You will be sent all materials necessary to plan your service with Professor Ron Rienstra. The time frame for planning follows:
- Housing Issues
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Renting/Billing: Norm Donkersloot (616-395-8555 x107)
Maintenance: David Becker (616-392-8555 x138)
Wireless internet: Rich Mersman (616-392-8555 x114)
Housing during Distance Learning Intensives: Kathy Ehmann (616-395-8555 x174)
- Student Activities
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Student Council government advocates for student concerns and provides programming that engages the entire student body. Contact Student Government/.
- Course Schedules
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For current schedules, visit the calendar + schedule page or contact Registrar Pat Dykhuis (616-395-8555 x120)
- Financial Aid
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For Financial Aid information, visit the Financial Aid page or contact Norm Donkersloot (616-395-8555 x107)
- Transcript Request
- Placement Services
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Contact Beth Smith, administrative assistant (616-392-8555, x131)
Although the seminary does not technically "place" its graduates, we offer helpful support to those who will be candidates for a variety of ministry positions. This includes workshops on topics such as Reformed Church in America (RCA) Minsterial Profile, interviewing as a candidate, and compensation for clergy.
Western Theological Seminary regularly hosts guest Classes, churches, and other ministires that wish to make our graduates aware of openings. Many open ministry positions are listed here.
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Questions? Please contact:
Dr. Matthew Floding, Dean of Students, at 616-392-8555, x134
or Beth Smith, Administrative Assistant for Student Services, at 616-392-8555, x131