The CRC Under the Microscope

In addition to dozens of published books and articles, the CRC is subject of over 100 unpublished dissertations and graduate level theses, many written by CRC members. The titles alone tell a story of key themes, struggles, opportunities, strengths, and challenges in the ongoing story of the CRC.

 

1930

Goris, George. Puritan legalism as a method of moral and religious reform in the Christian Reformed Church. Th.D. Union Theological Seminary.

1937

Bratt, John H. The Southern Presbyterian and Christian Reformed Churches of America; an historical comparison. M.A. Columbia Theological Seminary.

1941

Schuurmans, Meinte. The Church and Assimilation in an Isolated Nationality Group: a study of the role of the Christian Reformed Church in the Dutch Community near Manhattan, Montana. M.A. Michigan State University.

1947

Suffern, Eugenia Gibson. A study of the Christian reformed approach to weekday religious education in the light of Protestant and Catholic philosophy and background. M.R.E. Biblical Seminary in New York.

1948

Kromminga, John H. The Christian Reformed Church: A study in orthodoxy. Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary.

1953

Van Halsema, Dick Lucas. The Rise of Home Missions in the Christian Reformed Church, 1857 to the Present. S.T.M. Union Theological Seminary.

1953

Velders, Fred E. The Reformed Heritage and Historical Background Leading to the Founding of the Christian Reformed Church in America. B.D. California Baptist Theological Seminary.

1954

De Jong, Jerome Bernard. The parent-controlled Christian school: A study of the historical background, the theological basis and the theoretical implications of parent-controlled education in the schools associated with the Christian Reformed Church in America. Ph.D. New York University.

1955

Bratt, John H. The Missionary Enterprise of the Christian Reformed Church of America. Union Theological Seminary.

1955

De Jong, Jerome Bernard. The Parent-Controlled Christian School: A study of the historical background, the theological basis, and the theoretical implications of the parent-controlled education in the schools associated with the Christian Reformed Church in America. New York University.

1955

Heeringa, George W. The Christian Reformed Church in South Dakota. University of South Dakota.

1955

Stob, George. The Christian Reformed Church and her schools. Th.D. Princeton Theological Seminary.

1956

De Ridder, Richard. The Development of the Mission Order of the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Harford Seminary Foundation, Kennedy School of Missions.

1959

Hugen, M.D. The Church’s Ministry to the Older Unmarried. Vrige Universiteit te Amsterdam.

1959

Nederhood, Joel H. The Church as Mission and the Educated: A Study of the Church’s Mission Relationship to the Educated Individuals in America. Proefschrift, Vrije Universiteit te Amsterdam.

1963

Hoekstra, Dennis. A plan for improving the catechetical program for sixth graders in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Ed.D. Columbia University.

1964

Kromminga, Carl Gerhard. The Communication of the Gospel through Neighboring: A Study on the Basis  and Practice of Lay Witnessing through Neighborly Relationships. Vrije Universiteit te Amsterdam.

1966

Beversluis, Nicholas Henry. A biblical approach to educational philosophy for the Christian Reformed Church. Ed.D. Columbia University.

1966

Rhem, Richard A. The Relation of Limited Atonement to the Offer of the Gospel as Seen in the Current Debate on the Love of God in the Christian Reformed Church. Th.M. Western Theological Seminary.

1967

Monsma, John Arnold. The attitude of the Christian Reformed Church toward the family, considered in the light of its covenant theology. S.T.M. Wesley Theological Seminary.

1968

De Klerk, Peter. A Study of Reading Interests of Ministers of the Christian Reformed Church. M.Ln. Emory University.

1970

Huizenga, Bartel Nicholas. Home Missions and Tension-Management in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

1971

Vogler, Conrad C. Beside the still water: A comparative study of the maintenance of the distinctive religious identity of the Christian Reformed Church in East Palmyra, New York and Abcoude, Netherlands. Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo.

1973

Rozeboom, John A. The Christian Reformed Church in mission to Jews. Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1973

Van Oene, W.W.J. Church Polity in the Canadian Reformed Churches and the Christian Reformed Church: a comparative study of two Dutch immigrant churches. Th.M. Knox College.

1973

Zwaanstra, Henry. Reformed Thought and Experience in a New World: a study of the Christian Reformed Church and its American environment, 1890-1918. Proefschrift, Vrije Universitet to Amsterdam.

1974

Hall, Joseph Hill. The controversy over fundamentalism in the Christian Reformed Church, 1915-1966. Ph.D. Concordia Seminary.

1974

Kool, James. A Comparison of Opinions Concerning Parent-Controlled Christian Schools. Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado, Division of Education.

1975

Benton, Franklin Frederick. Music in the Christian Reformed Church--its Calvinistic, systematic theological influences and its developments since 1857. M.M. Mankato State College.

1976

Huisjen, Henry James. A Catholic for President?: Three Christian Reformed Periodicals and the 1960s election. M.A. Michigan State University.

1976

Ten Hoor, Joan Mary. The transition from psalmody to hymnody in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Arizona State University.

1977

Schalkwijk, Frans Leonard. Colonial Reformed Brazil: a short history of the Classes Pernambuco and Paraiba of the Reformed Christian Church in Dutch Brazil, 1630-1654 A.D. Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1978

Berends, Willem. The indigenous principle in Reformed mission strategy : with special reference to the Nigerian mission of the Christian Reformed Church. Th.M. Westminster Theological Seminary.

1978

De Jong, Harold. The Development and Function of the Office of Elder in the Christian Reformed Church. Th.M. Acadia Divinity College.

1978

Scotchmer, Paul. Calvinism and Commonwealth: An Attempt to Define the Reformed Tradition of Social Concern. Ph.D. Drew University.

1980

Brink, Paul W. Proclaiming the whole counsel of God, preaching on themes of social ethics in the Christian Reformed homiletical tradition. D.Min. Christina Theological Seminary.

1980

Snapper, David Nelson. An examination and evaluation of the responses of the Christian Reformed Church to its communities in historical perspective. Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1981

Arnold, Harry G. A manual for teaching principles of church polity to Consistory members of a local Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1981

Polman, Bertus Frederick. Church music and liturgy in the Christian Reformed Church of North America. Ph.D. University of Minnesota.

1982

Boonstra, Dennis W. Synodical authority and congregational diversity in the Christian Reformed Church. Th.D. Wesley Theological Seminary.

1982

Doornbos, Milton Roger. The Ridgewood plan for the discovery, development and deployment of leaders for church growth and renewal. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

1982

Hertel, Richard A. Ridgeview Hills Christian Reformed Church: a strategy for discipling. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

1982

Moor, Hendrinus de. The office of deacon at the crossroads. Doctoral scriptie. Theologische Hogeschool te Kampen.

1982

Palsrok, Russell L. Communal live-in ministry: A critical analysis of the Christian Reformed Church’s homes for servicemen with that ministry’s implications for the larger church. D.Min. San Francisco Theological Seminary.

1983

Bremer, Calvin L. An experiment in organizational development using congregational assessment in a local Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1983

Griffioen, Donald Jay. A strategy for renewal and growth of Grand Rapids area Christian Reformed Churches. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

1983

Hertel, Richard Arnold. Ridgeview Hills Christian Reformed Church: A strategy for discipling. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology.

1983

Rienstra, Andrew Richard. Church discipline and discipleship: A training strategy for elders designed to assist them in reaching out to inactive members. D.Min. Princeton Theological Seminary.

1983

Wildeboer, Henry. First Christian Reformed Church: Renewal, it’s Reformed theological basis, it’s development, and it’s implications for other congregations (Canada, Calgary, Alberta). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology.

1983

Zylstra, Carl Eugene. God-centered preaching in a human-centered age: The developing crisis confronting a conservative Calvinist theology of preaching in the Christian Reformed Church, 1935-1975. Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary.

1984

Bylsma, Merri. Christian reformed communities in central California and mental health: an exploratory study of attitude. M.S.W. California State University.

1984

Poot, Arie. A Comparison: Differences in personality characteristics of successful ministers in large and small congregations of the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Gonzaga University.

1984

Vanderwell, Howard. A Voice for the Historic Christian Faith: A Critical Evaluation of the Radio Ministry of Dr. Peter Herman Eldersveld on the Back to God Hour from 1946-1965: a mission ministry with polemic that aimed to communicate the historic Christian faith to contemporary society and bring the Christian Reformed Church into an increasing role of leadership within that society. Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1985

Brinks, Joseph A. A manual of doctrinal instruction to prepare 11th and 12th grade students for confession of faith in the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1985

Brinks, Raymond Gerald. Cane Harvest: A Kingdom Multi-Ministry Strategy for Mission: A Strategy for the Christian Reformed Mission Outreach in the Dominican Republic. Th.M Calvin Theological Seminary.

1985

Byl, John. Objectives and involvement in dance and physically active games in the Christian Reformed Denomination and in its congregations in Chatham, Ontario, 1926-1981. Master of Human Kinetics. University of Windsor.

1985

Haagsma, Gerrit Klaas. A plan for the growth of the Christian Reformed Church in classis Red Mesa (New Mexico). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology.

1985

Looman, John H. Development of the planning cycle in Miami Christian Reformed Church, Miami, Florida. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1985

Peterson, James Thomas. First Christian Reformed Church: A strategy for building God’s house. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1985

Pops, Jans. A study of the effects of Western culturalization on the value systems of North American young people in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Reformed Theological Seminary.

1985

Vanden Bosch, William. Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church: A strategy for church growth in a multi-cultural setting (Michigan). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology.

1986

De Lange, Robert A. "A theology of ministry for ministry in the small CRC". D.Min. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

1986

De Moor, Henrinus. Equipping the Saints: A Church Political Study of the Controversies Surrounding Ecclesiastical Office in the Christian Reformed Church in North America 1857-1982. Th.D. Theologische Academic Uitgaande van de Johannes Calvijn-Stichting.

1986

VanDerWeert, Timothy. The Christian school movement among the Christian Reformed Church in northern New Jersey: charting the "americanization" of a Dutch Calvinist immigrant community, 1892-1980. M.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

1987

De Vries, Robert C. A description of the nature and quality of assigned non-structured mentoring relationships in independent work sites. Ph.D. Michigan State University.

1987

Vander Steen, Dirk Willem. A study of stress factors related to the attrition of Christian Reformed Church missionary personnel in a West African work environment (Nigeria). Ed.D. Western Michigan University.

1988

Franje, Patrick. The Christian Reformed Church's role in a suffering world:
The elders and deacons' perspective. M.S.W. University of Iowa.

1988

Stam, Henry. Effectiveness of formal socialization processes within the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. University of Windsor.

1988

Van Schepen, John. New wine and old wine skins: The Christian Reformed Church’s evangelism through church growth eyes. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1988

Wills, Robert Bruce. The expanded “Westminster shorter catechism” (in modern personal English). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1989

Brinks, Raymond Gerald. The Formation of a Non-Formal Education Team. D.Min. Westminster Theological Seminary.

1989

Fauble, Douglas R. A leader among servants : a manual for deacons' conference leaders : an examination into how deacons conferences and their leaders can better equip deacons in the local congregation to fulfill their office. D.Min. Western Theological Seminary.

1989

Janke, David A. Theological Reflections on the Change Process in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1989

Remelts, Glenn A. Interaction of Science and Theology in the Christian Reformed Church, 1900-1930. M.A. Kansas State University.

1989

Ruiter-Feenstra, Pamela Sue. Metrical psalmody: A handbook to the 150 Psalms in the 1987 “Psalter Hymnal”. D.M.A. The University of Iowa.

1990

Borgdorff, Peter. Transformational Leadership in the Church. D.Min. Western Theological Seminary.

1990

Combrinck, Johannes Jacobus. Christian origins and growth in South Africa: A Dutch Reformed and charismatic church case study. D.Mis. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of World Mission.

1990

De Young, Ronald Duane. Purpose and design for adult ministries in the Anaheim Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

1990

Schoonveld, Arthur J. “Can we close the back door?” a project to facilitate the assimiliation of new (non-Dutch) members into a traditional, middle class, large to middle size Christian Reformed congregation. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1990

Stamhuis, Harmannus. Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church at Spruce Grove, Alberta. B.Arch. University of Idaho.

1990

Van Heest, Steven Jay. Engaging the five senses in worship services of the Irving Park Church (Christian Reformed). D.Min. Drew University.

1991

Clark, David E. A history of the Christian school movement in the state of Ohio: 1955-1990. Ed.D. The University of Akron.

1991

Hutt, John C. Anglos and Hispanics working together: an expression of the biblical vision of the church. D.Min. Western Theological Seminary.

1991

Veenstra, Charles Dewayne. A Reformed theological ethics of speech communication. Ph.D. The University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

1992

Decker, Beverly. The hymn controversy in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. MCM. Concordia University.

1992

Heyboer, Marvin W. Where is the Life of the Local Church in Denominational Ministries? D.Min. San Francisco Theological Study.

1992

Stam, Jeff. An Introduction to Missions for the Christian Reformed Church in Central America. D.Miss. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1993

Heerspink, Robert. A program to cultivate the practice of financial stewardship in a local Christian Reformed congregation. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1993

Hitziger, Debbie. A Comparative Study of Adult Curriculums between Standard Publishing Company and the Christian Reformed Church Publishing Company. M.A. in Educational Ministry, Calvin Theological Seminary.

1993

Tel, Martin T. A Description of the Present Attitudes toward Christian Song in the Church School Curriculum/ Program of the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. in Educational Ministry, Calvin Theological Seminary.

1993

Vanderploeg, Kenneth James. A single case study of Oakdale Park CRC. M.A. in Educational Ministries. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1993

Vander Vliet, Marvin J. A study towards improved financial stewardship attitudes and behavior of professing members in the Hawarden Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. North American Baptist Seminary.

1993

van der Vlis, Bernhard. Youth education in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. in Educational Ministries. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1993

Van Wolde, Arthur J. Effectiveness in the established church: A case study of Providence Christian Reformed Church, Cutlerville, Michigan. M.A. in Missions and Church Growth. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1993

Veldhuis, Dan. Comparison study of Christian Reformed Youth in America, Canada, and the Netherlands. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1994

Busscher, James C. Towards Revitalizing Worship: for those who dare to rethink the way we worship in the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1994

De Young, Roger. The design of a parenting course at Hope Christian Reformed Church for parents of pre-teenagers. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1994

Jang, Boo Young. A study of disciple making program for the growth of the Elim Christian Reformed Church in Garden Grove, California. D.Min. Reformed Theological Seminary.

1994

Lindemulder, Al. Christian Reformed Church Order: inclusive or exclusive? D.Min. Western Conservative Baptist Seminary.

1994

Vander Vliet, Joyce G. Women, Church, and Society: the Christian Reformed Church Case. M.A. University of Guelph.

1994

Wagenveld, John S. State of the Church: An Explorative Study of the Hispanic Christian Reformed Church. M.A. in Missions and Church Growth, Calvin Theological Seminary.

1995

Abma, Rick. A study of Canadian Christian Reformed young people’s participation in their youth group and how that reflects on their spirituality. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1995

Baker, Frances L. A case study of nine urban churches and their neighborhoods. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary, Department of Missiology.

1995

Dykstra, Bruce Martin. Collective Souls: Hints, Allegations and things left unsaid. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1995

Kater, Hans. A study on the role of deacon in the CRC of Western Michigan. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1995

Loerop, Richard Wayne. Growing the Richfield Christian Reformed Church (New Jersey, Christian Reformed). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1995

Slachter, Terry D. Power-renewal: a renewal paradigm for a local Christian Reformed church. D.Min. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

1995

Snapper, David. Examination and Evaluation of Environmental Factors Affecting Membership Growth of New Christian Reformed Churches: 1970-1995.  D.Min. Northwest Graduate School of Ministry.

1995

Turkstra, Trish. Small groups relationships rooted in a shared journey, devotion to God and a heart for the lost. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1995

Petzinger, Kristen Joy. Religiosity, sex roles, and attitudes toward women: Their relation to the roles of women in the church. M.A. Loyola University of Chicago.

1996

Haan, Thomas L. Like Living Stones: A New Model for the Ministry of Home Visitation in the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

1996

Pridmore, John Eric. The Christian Reformed Church : a model for the church's response to people with disabilities. M.Div. Emory University.

1996

Sarkipato, Daniel S. A study of building relationships: connecting with others in God’s family at Trinity CRC. D.Min. Covenant Theological Seminary.

1996

Vander Vliet, Joyce. Women, Church, and society: The Christian Reformed Church case. M.A. University of Guelph (Canada).

1997

Bouwman, Yolanda. The addictive/co-dependent dance: an analysis of a local Christian Reformed Church using the principles of family systems theory. M.C.S. Regent College.

1997

Haan, Thomas Lee. Like living stones: A new model for the ministry of home visitation in the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1997

Hoogendoorn, Calvin R. Examining the biblical call to the office of elder. D.Min. Covenant Theological Seminary.

1997

Kamps, Gilbert J. Giving the Ministry back to the people: A pre-confession curriculum (Christian, Reformed Church, laity). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1997

Mohle, Kenneth Eugene. Council training in the Christian Reformed Church of America: An evaluation of the video “Council Training” Produced by the faculty of Calvin Theological Seminary. M.A. in Missions and Church Growth. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1997

Serrano, Jose Manuel. How Have Some Homosexual Persons and Their Families Perceived how Certain Christian Reformed Churches in Grand Rapids related to their Infection of the HIV/AIDS Virus? M.A. in Missions and Church Growth, Calvin Theological Seminary.

1997

Vellenga, Ellen Beatrice Bos. The Ordination of Women in the Reformed Church in America and the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Arizona State University.

1998

Contant, Martin John. Developing a mentoring church strategy in the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1998

Groenewold, Jelmer P. Focusing a large rural Midwestern Christian Reformed church for effective ministry. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

1998

Holleman, Jerry Alan. Systems thinking applications for West Central Christian Reformed Churches (Church growth, ministry). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

1998

Turnbull, Brian A. A case study of the importance and effectiveness of education at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1998

Van Marion, Jack. The Significance of Baptism: as taught specifically in the Providence Christian Reformed Church and generally in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. D.Min. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.

1998

Zandstra, Gerald L. The Past, Present, and Potential Future of the Ministry Share System in the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Trinity International University.

1999

Buist, Randal L. Going public: evaluating a program that churches can utilize to encourage youth toward a deeper understanding and public profession of their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1999

Olydam, Dan. The Top Ten Reasons for Leaving the Church: Helping the Christian Reformed Church Understand and Minister to 18-28 year olds who no Longer Believe in the Church. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1999

Orellana, Ricardo Esperidion. Solidaridad en medio de la diversidad hispana: un experimento de minsterio de reconciliación (Spanish Text). D.Min. Drew University.

1999

Kim, Sue Sook Ja. A Study of Attitude of Korean Pastors in Immigrant Churches in CRCNA to Ministerial Training in the North American Context. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

1999

Ruitenbeek-Ott, Laura Renata. Religion and Ethnicity: Dutch Immigration and the First Christian Reformed Church of Victoria, British Columbia, 1952-1961. M.A. University of Victoria.

1999

van Dijk, Alida. A multiple case study describing the faith expression of youth in two Christian Reformed Churches. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2001

Brink, Daniel Jay. Helping Rosewood CRC become a prevailing regional church (California). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

2000

Fallon, Michael Dennis. People of the Covenant: Dutch Reformed Immigration into Canada after World War II.  Ph.D. University of Guelph (Canada).

2000

Hogeterp, Peter C. Developing a network of lay pastoral care workers in a local church. D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

2000

Holtrop, Steve. What do they know? An Assessment of the Knowledge of Christian Reformed Young Adults between the Ages of 20 and 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Regard to the Islamic and New Age Faiths. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2001

Brink, Daniel Jay. Helping Rosewood CRC become a prevailing regional church. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

2001

Kang, Youn-t’aek. A Comparative Study on the Theological Characterisitcs of Fundamentalist Christian Schools and Reformed Christian Schools. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2001

Van Hill, Craig. An assessment of the joys and struggles of full-time non-ordained youth pastors in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. in Educational Ministry. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2002

Dykhuis, John W. A pastoral leadership strategy for equipping Fellowship Christian Reformed Church as a transformational, missionary community. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

2002

Greenway, R. Scott. Enhancing ministry effectiveness through a multiple staff ministry at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Trinity International University.

2002

Reeves, Samuel Broomfield, Jr. Congregation-to-congregation relationship: A case study of two local churches in two different Christian communities and cultures (Michigan, Liberia). D.Min. Princeton Theological Seminary.

2002

Segaar, Sharon. Discipleship in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2002

Zamora, Alexandra. Personal Discipleship in the Christian Reformed Church: A Case Study of Tension between Theology and Practice. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2003

Baker, Kenneth Alan. Equipping Christians to integrate faith and work an adult education course for the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

2003

Fraser, J. Cameron. "Women in office" in relation to the role of deacons and their delegation to "major" assemblies testing another approach to a debate within the Christian Reformed Church. D.Min. Trinity International University.

2003

Holwerda, Peter J. Helping churches plant the next one hundred churches in the California region of the CRC. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology.

2003

Ledeboer, Randall S. A case study analyzing the Northern Alberta Diaconal Conference (NADC) and the Holland Deacons' Conference (HDC) for the possibility of reproducing such organizations or components of them in Classis Grand Rapids South. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2003

Mulder, Mark Timothy. A dissonant faith: The exodus of Reformed Dutch churches from the south side of Chicago (Illinois). Ph.D. The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

2003

Nydam, Kenneth John. A historical and theological assessment of the problems with the form of subscription in new church development in the Christian Reformed Church of North America. Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2003

Schutte, Kevin Allen. The missional church and new church development in the CRCNA. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2003

Van Groningen, Renee Joy. Student leadership in the CRC. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2003

Wagenveld, Louis Wendell. Research and reflection results for new ministry strategies for the Christian Reformed Church ministries on the Ciudad Juarez / El Paso borderplex (Mexico, Texas). D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Program.

2004

Gehrels, Kenneth M. Enhancing unity without uniformity in worship at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa, Canada. D.W.S. Institute for Worship Studies.

2004

Kuiper, Curtis J. What’s in a title? A descriptive study on full-time youth pastors in the CRC. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2004

Min, Hyon Son. The values implicit in CRC education and a measurement of the presence of these values in the church education of Korean CRC congregations in Michigan. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2004

Schenkel, Amy Rachel. Letting God use both of us: A study of clergy couples in the Christian Reformed Church. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2004

Smith, Reginald. Keep it real: starting a Christian hip-hop service in a Reformed context. D.Min. Western Theological Seminary.

2004

Stromsta, Patricia Lewis. Reviving the season of Easter at Third Christian Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan. D.W.S. Institute for Worship Studies.

2004

Vang, Houa. The history of the development of the Hmong CRC in North America. M.A. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2004

Zwart, David Edward. Formed by Faith: The Dutch Immigrant Community in Kings County, California: 1890-1940. M.A. California State University.

2005

Boersma, Jeffrey A. A strategy for beginning a church multiplication movement in Muskegon, Michigan. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary.

2005

Bush, Matthew, W. The disgrace mentality in the Christian Reformed Church. Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology.

2005

Selles, Kurt D. "Many points of contact”: the story of Christianity in Rugao, 1921-1966. Ph.D. Vanderbilt University.

2005

Sybenga, Sid. Developing a fellowship covenant for a multi-ethnic multi-congregational church in Arcadia, California. D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology.

2006

Kang, Christina Um. Factors that shape leadership development for Korean-American laywomen in southern California. Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Intercultural Studies.

2006

Swanson, Charles William. Developing Biblical Discernment: Balancing the Transformation of Culture with the Call for Personal and Corporate Holiness. Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary.

2006

Tucker, Eric J. Competencies of Effective Hispanic Church Planters in Miami, Florida as perceived by Reformed Hispanic Church and Pastors. Ph.D. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.