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Vol. 2, Issue 3, Fall 2007

n Spanish, “yo puedo” means I can. he could see a difference in his parents’ IAngel Rodriguez, class of 1989, has lives, he was not convinced that “religion” proven that to be the case—“with the was for him. He began experimenting with leading of the Lord,” he is quick to add. drugs and became part of the “hard rock” Angel was born in Puerto Rico to nominal subculture. Leaving Puerto Rico to attend Catholic parents who, he recounted, “never Middlebury College in Vermont, he practiced their faith.” However, in 1982 continued on a downward spiral. “I went the pastor of the Christian Reformed deeper into drugs and alcohol with friends Church of Ponce led them to Christ. “Their that I met in school,” he said. “It got to the lives were radically changed and they point that I forgot the reason why I had began living and sharing their faith with gone to college. I was lost in a world that me and the rest of the family,” said Angel. made no sense and which did not satisfy.” “For me, that was the beginning of a So he decided to return to Puerto Rico journey of faith that continues to this day.” where he continued to live in what he calls Yet, at the beginning of that journey, a “depraved lifestyle.” Hitting bottom and YoYo Puedo!Puedo! Angel traveled over rough roads. He had not knowing what to do or where to turn, just graduated from high school when his Yo Puedo Angel Rodriguez shares life lessons with parents first came to Christ, and although continued on page 4 a high school student The faces behind Kuyper athletics Casey the Cougar As the Kuyper College athletic Christian family in Muskegon Heights, “Casey the Cougar” is the official program gets underway this fall, there Michigan, Zach grew up as one of mascot of Kuyper College. Many names are three individuals who are key to this ten children. “My mother was the had been effort— disciplinarian in the house. She made suggested Athletic sure that we all loved each other. We for the Director read the Bible together, prayed together Kuyper Christine and played together.” College Moran, As a teenager, Zach’s family moved cougar Men’s to Grand Rapids. According to him, that mascot. Basketball was the time when he walked away from Prior to Coach Zach God. “I played basketball for four years the end of Harris and at Grand Rapids Central High School the 2007 Women’s where we won city and district school Basketball championships,” he said. “I thought I was year, the choices were narrowed to two Coach very important and began to hang around names. After the vote of the student body Candice with the wrong crowd. Looking back it was counted, Casey was the overwhelming Kalman. was a sad situation. I knew my God favorite. Casey will be at all of Kuyper Zach Harris Here are would never leave me nor forsake me, so College’s home basketball games where his Men’s Basketball Coach their stories: I took him for granted thinking that I energy and encouragement will entertain “My life would always have enough time to get it and support players and fans. The depiction before getting it right with God was in right. Boy was I wrong. Success on the of Casey, as seen in this article, conveys one word: bad,” said Zach Harris about his personal story. Born into a loving Kuyper Athletics Casey continued on page 6 continued on page 3

Kuyper College equips students with a biblical, Reformed worldview to serve effectively Christ’s church and his world. LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT New faculty member “New” is the theme that reverberates in our minds Kuyper as we welcome in the fall semester this year. New faculty, College has new staff, new academic programs, new facility upgrades, welcomed and a new long-range plan for the College all give Richelle White evidence to the blessings and growth God has granted to its faculty as us over the past year. Kuyper College has become a very assistant professor exciting place. It is thrilling to be part of the mission of of youth ministry. this institution! Not only is there the energy of increasing Professor White momentum as we see people respond to our repositioning, holds a Bachelor but there is also the enthusiasm that has been engendered of Science degree from Millersville over the affirmation of how desirable our Bible-based, Reformed worldview University of Pennsylvania, a Masters curriculum and campus life are for a new generation of students. of Divinity from Wesley Theological Indeed, if there is anything “new” over which we are most keen about, it is Seminary and a Master of Arts in the new class of students coming to Kuyper College. These are people who are Christian Education from Union Theological Seminary. She is currently very capable students, who are looking for and acknowledging a special sense of in the process of completing her God’s call on their lives, and who see education at Kuyper as the best way to tie doctorate in Christian education. these two realities together. We are very eager to engage them—along with our In her new position, Professor White returning students—in the ongoing formation of an active, Reformed worldview will teach Contemporary Youth Culture life of ministry and service. and serve as the faculty supervisor for Naturally, the thought of “newness” draws one’s thinking directly to the One the youth ministry internship program. “making everything new” (Rev. 21:5). As much as we anticipate and enjoy new Prior to coming to Kuyper, Professor things, such as those mentioned above, how much more is the focus, purpose White was an adjunct instructor of and joy of our lives anchored in the reality of the new covenant and the new religion at Virginia Commonwealth creation which is—already—ours in Christ Jesus! It is wonderful to be in and University where she taught the course be part of an institution where all of these concepts come together in a dynamic Black Religion. She was also the pastor way that define, characterize and motivate our mission, our studies, our daily of Zion Baptist Church in King and activities and our planning for the future. Queen, Virginia. Before she began this Thank you for being part of this unique and special calling with us. Your position, Professor White was a youth minister for ten years. In this capacity, participation and support are meaningful and are bearing fruit as seen in the she was the founding director of the growth and impact of the College. Your prayers and enthusiasm for Kuyper are “Sisters in the Spirit—Rites of Passage” encouraging and refreshing for all of us as we strive to bring the importance of mentoring program for African- the new life in Christ into our local and global communities. We look forward American women ages 8 to 18. The to being part of this new academic year along with you! God bless. Sisters in the Spirit ministry was the 1997 Maryland State Mentoring Dr. Nicholas V. Kroeze Program of the Year. Commenting on her new position, President Professor White said: “I am ever grateful to God for the opportunity to prepare the next generation of youth ministers, pastors, servants and scholars for effective ministry in the kingdom.”

2 IN MY WORDS Ministerial Butterflies academic ministry. It formed the foundation of a pastoral program Douglas A. Felch, ph.D. of biblical literacy from kindergarteners to octogenarians. It was at Associate Professor of Theology the heart of a published quarter of curriculum on Understanding God’s Word. It has been widely disseminated throughout the Several recent films and books have country and, through my training of international students and showcased the “butterfly effect.” This vocational missionaries, has reached several continents. More popularization of a core concept in chaos theory— recently, it has become my primary instrument for introducing “sensitivity to initial conditions”—depicts how Kuyper students to Biblical theology and redemptive history. seemingly negligible influences can have A few years ago I had the opportunity to meet with that profound and unpredictable effects. Thus, so former professor, not only to thank him for his faithful instruction, the metaphor goes, a butterfly waving its wings but also to share with him how his casual remark and informal in China can lead to a hurricane in the West. diagram had shaped my ministry and had had a worldwide It also explains why long-range weather forecasting is doomed. influence neither he nor I could have anticipated. What is true in science and meteorology is equally true in The spiritual “butterfly effect” reminds us that little things can teaching and preaching. While the lectern and pulpit should mean a lot. This is both sobering and encouraging. It is sobering always reflect persistent effort, substantive content and because knowing that we cannot predict how our lives and teaching consistent quality standards, there remains a certain mystery may affect others summons us to constant vigilance and faithfulness. or unpredictability about the future impact and fruitfulness of It is comforting because knowing that our labor is being used our words and work on our hearers. according to the providential purposes of our Sovereign God When I was at Westminster Seminary, one of my Old enables us to leave its ultimate fruitfulness to the Lord, trusting Testament professors, Tom Nicholas, while answering a tangential that it is he, not we, who establishes the work of our hands. question from a student, drew a little diagram of biblical history with a few quick chalk strokes. I do not remember the question, but that schematic changed my life. I was immediately struck by “In My Words” is a feature of The Kuyper College News its utility and it became a centerpiece of both my pastoral and highlighting first-person stories by Kuyper College faculty.

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Casey standstill position they can leap vertically continued from cover over 18 feet and horizontally for more strength, character and alertness with a dash than 30 feet. of empathy in his eyes. • Cougars are the fastest animals in North Here are some quick facts on cougars: America. They can run up to 40 miles • They are indigenous to all parts of the per hour. North American continent. • Cougars have excellent eyesight and • They happen to be the largest cats that purr. superb hearing. • Cougars are great jumpers. From a • Cougars are very good swimmers.

3 Kuyper Golf Tournament The 15th annual Kuyper College the awards banquet. the date for next year’s event. The International Invitational Golf Scramble Thirty-five business and individual 16th annual Golf Scramble will be held was held on September 10 at the Crystal sponsors, as well as 92 players, helped on September 8, 2008. Springs Country Club in Caledonia, raise $47,802. Michigan. Proceeds from this event help The Invitational is designed to ensure to fund the education of the many that as many golfers as possible receive international students who attend the prizes. Therefore, awards are given to College from all over the world. the golfer who is closet to the pin, has The College provided complimentary the longest drive, the lowest divisional lunch for all foursomes. All of the golfers’ score, etc. However, the most coveted hard work was rewarded that evening at prize—a handmade wood putter designed the awards banquet, when they, along by Kuyper College President Nick with other banquet guests, had the Kroeze—is awarded each year for the opportunity to meet the international longest putt. This year’s winner for the students they had supported through the longest putt of the day was Dan Caudle The winning team: Brent VanZandbergen, event. The Invitational concluded with with a putt of 13.5 feet. Scott Albers, Steve Daane and Jim Albers a very successful auction that followed It is not too early to pencil in

Yo Puedo called me to preach the gospel and to share Angel’s next few years were a continued from cover the good news of salvation, especially with whirlwind. When not hitting the books, he decided to follow the advice of his young people,” he said. As Angel began to he would spend his time ministering with parents and meet with their pastor. “My study the Bible, he started working with Christina to migrant workers in Berrien parents had suggested that I go and talk to teenagers within his church and conducting Springs through the CRC Spanish their pastor several times. I had resisted weekly Bible studies. “We also began to American Ministries. At the migrant doing so, since I did not want to become put our faith into action by going out into camps, Angel and Christina led Bible religious,” said Angel. “When I finally met the neighborhood and sharing testimonies studies, planned recreational activities with him, he confronted me with my sin. It of our lives. We talked about Christ to such as movie nights, and made referrals to was then that I realized that I was lost and anyone who would listen, but mostly we attend to the many physical and material there was nothing I could do to change my shared with young people,” said Angel. needs of the workers. “Through this situation except to accept Christ as my Two years later, Angel approached his ministry we saw a lot of people coming Lord and Savior. That day changed my life pastor with a desire to further his biblical to Christ,” said Angel. “We were able to and set the pattern for my entire future.” education. His pastor suggested he take disciple many who also became friends. It Angel quit using drugs and began to courses at the Christian Reformed was a joy to see how the Lord began to share his newfound faith with his friends. Seminary in Ponce. Shortly after beginning work in their lives.” “I knew, almost immediately, that God had his studies, there were rumors that the According to Angel, they were seminary was going to close. He ministering in Berrien Springs using the again sought advice, this time same pattern that they where experiencing from one of his seminary at the College. “The staff and faculty at professors. “Go to Grand Kuyper welcomed us with open arms,” said Rapids, Michigan,” the Angel. “They gave of themselves to provide professor said, “and you will get us with not only a great education which both a very good education and has helped open doors for me wherever I biblical grounding on Reformed have gone, but also with a spiritual richness theology.” So a few months and discipline that, to this day, continues later, he left Puerto Rico along to be one of the foundational aspects of my with his new wife, Christina, life.” According to Angel, the international whom he had led to the Lord, students used to refer to the College as the in order to begin work on his “Small Monastery” because it was such a Bachelor of Religious Education tightly-knit community. “The faculty made Angel with students from Adelante High School degree at Kuyper College. us feel that we were at home in a place

4 TheKee – The Kuyper Education Experience Kuyper College offers degrees in 21 TheKee also offers our students The last two elements of TheKee academic majors. These ministry and learning and service opportunities in are made up by our faculty and by our professional majors form one of seven several locations throughout the world. Cost-Reduction program. Because of our foundational elements that make up This provides our students a broader global low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, our “TheKee” or The Kuyper Education Experience. perspective of places and people beyond students benefit from the highly A major component of TheKee is our their limited borders. personalized and customized instruction continuous and intentional program of An additional component of TheKee of a committed faculty. Spiritual Formation. Through it, we help is the College’s emphasis on embracing Our Cost-Reduction program ensures our students discern their spiritual gifts, diversity. Our student body’s representation that our tuition and room and board fees mature in the understanding of whom they of more than 25 denominations allows are approximately 70% of comparable are in Christ and live a vibrant and fruitful them to live and interact with others of Christian colleges. This significant life of ministry and service to others. like faith yet, different doctrinal beliefs. difference in cost often spells the difference Other important elements of TheKee At Kuyper we also place a very high value for our students between choosing a are our Field Education and Internship on being a multi-cultural and ethnically ministry or profession that aligns with programs which allow our students to apply balanced school. This provides our student their gifts and passion, versus one chosen the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired body with a representation of God’s love because it will simply help pay for debt in the classroom to every-day situations. for the whole world. accumulated through student loans.

“When I finally met with him, he confronted me with my sin. Grand Rapids Public School system. “My work is simple to describe yet It was then that I realized that I was lost and there was nothing difficult to implement—keeping teens I could do to change my situation except to accept Christ as from making the bad choices that could lead them into a life of drugs, crime, early my Lord and Savior.” pregnancies or sexually transmitted — Angel Rodriguez diseases,” continued Angel. He works hard to build personal relationships with the where academic learning brought us closer in Christ.” young people in Union High School, to God,” said Angel. After a stint back in Grand Rapids to Adelante Alternative High School, After graduating in 1989, Angel and attend Calvin Theological Seminary and Central High School, Burton Middle Christina returned to Puerto Rico where pursue a master’s degree in missions and School and Westwood Middle School. he officially became the youth pastor at his church growth, Angel returned to Puerto “We want to make sure they stay in home church in Ponce. Shortly after their Rico to work for the next nine years as school, so we provide them with arrival, they went to visit Christina’s director of the Christian Reformed Yo Puedo brother and his wife who resided in a Seminary of Puerto Rico. During this time continued on page 7 village some distance away. During this he also served as secretary for visit, Christina’s brother and his wife both the Confraternidad Latino came to know the Lord. When Angel and Americana de Iglesias Christina returned the following week to Reformadas (Latin American start a Bible study with them, they met Fraternity of Reformed another couple. “We presented the gospel Churches), leading mission and they also accepted Christ,” said Angel. trips and training workshops “This went on for several weeks so that in throughout Latin America. about two months, over 30 people had Now back in Grand come to know the Lord. So I became the Rapids since 2002, Angel pastor of that small congregation while still serves as coordinator for Kent being the youth pastor of the church in County’s Life Guidance Ponce. We started services on Sunday Services Yo Puedo program, evenings and Bible studies on Thursdays. an alcohol and drug We worked with the church for the next prevention program that With a student work-group in a community garden several years and saw many put their faith targets Latino youth in the

5 Kuyper Athletics family since 1891, there were a lot of “Hanging continued from cover things Candice learned to do that most out with my basketball court was easy, but off, life was girls don’t. Bailing hay and straw, driving family was my pretty tough. That’s when I realized that tractors, and cleaning the barn were some favorite thing life without Christ was meaningless and of them. Winning ribbons and trophies in to do when I that I needed God in my life in order the dozens of horse shows she competed was growing to be truly successful.” Today, Zach is “at in were others. But basketball was her up,” said peace with God, my wife, my children, first passion, until she met Christ at the Christine my friends and with myself—the Lord age of 19. Moran. “My has made all the difference.” Candice grew up in the church and father would Zach went on to play basketball at knew the truths of the Gospel message. But, spend a lot of Finlandia University where he studied according to her, it was all in her head. It Christine Moran time playing psychology and sociology. Since was at a college and career group at a Athletic Director catch and graduating, he has worked as an advocate friend’s church that she saw “the love of basketball for groups of diverse people in the mental Christ in people my age,” she said. “I saw with me. He became an excellent teacher health field. In addition, he has coached it being real in people’s lives. I saw people and coach throughout my life.” Family at the high school, college and professional walking [in] their faith, and loving people.” and Borculo Christian Reformed Church levels since 1994. By her own admission, Candice was were part of the key foundational blocks When asked why he chose to coach at a “pretty straight-laced kid” before her of Christine’s life while growing up in Kuyper, he responded: “Kuyper puts God salvation. Afterwards, she noticed a Zeeland, Michigan. first. That is important to me. I want to change in her heart. “I really cannot put Christine committed her life to coach in a college where championship into words what I was feeling,” she said. Christ during her high school years. She banners will be remembered not only by “It seemed like joy, but there was more participated in her church youth group how many games we won, but also by to it than that. It was joy with a sense of and taught Sunday school. According to how many of these student athletes’ lives purpose now—I wanted to tell others her, before coming to Christ, her life we were able to impact.” about Jesus. I wanted to serve others. seemed filled, but not full. Since allowing For Since then, that is what drives me and Christ to take control of her life, he has Candice gives me a passion and a purpose.” given her a different outlook and Kalman, it Candice played basketball at Hope worldview. Each day, God gives her the was advice College, where she was team captain. opportunity to live her life through Christ. from her After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Christine attended Cornerstone older sister, degree in Education, she earned a Master University where she played softball and Carmen, the of Arts degree in Counselor Education basketball. She graduated with a triple summer before from Western Michigan University. Prior minor degree in teacher education that she entered to coming to Kuyper, she spent several included English, early childhood and 8th grade, that years as an elementary school teacher physical education. helped propel and basketball coach in Seoul, South Before coming to Kuyper, Christine Korea. Before moving to Seoul, she was a taught physical education for six years at Candice Kalman her into a teacher and counselor at Unity Christian Crossroads in Big Rapids, Michigan. She Women’s Basketball basketball Coach career. High School. also served as athletic director for the “Candy,” she As for what she wants to accomplish middle school and high school. During said, “you need to shoot like a boy.” at Kuyper, Candice said: “Kuyper College her time as the athletic director, the “By the time school started I had and my coaching philosophy are virtually varsity girls’ cross-country team earned developed a pretty nice shot,” said Candy. inseparable. I love the game of basketball. two state championship titles. She also Later, Carmen told her, “Candy, you need However, at the end of the day, it is still a coached basketball, volleyball and soccer. to learn how to do a jump stop/pull up game. Is there any eternal significance to Christine believes in the mission shot.” So Candice perfected this move, shooting a smooth jump shot or having a statement and the Christian focus of which became her trademark shot during killer crossover move? No! What I feel Kuyper College. “Helping to build and her grade school, high school and college God is saying to me is to use the game I develop an athletic program in this years. “I shot it all the time,” she said. love as a platform for ministry and teach institution is an exciting, challenging “Even to this day, it is still my favorite shot.” others how to glorify Him. Now, that is and rewarding task,” said Christine. Growing up on a southwest something that has true eternal worth.” Kuyper Athletics Hudsonville farm that had been in her continued on next page

6 Kuyper College welcomes largest freshman class ever Barely 17 months after the and the hard work of our admissions As of September 1, 2007, repositioning of the College, trends in the counselors, has resulted in the Kuyper College reported: admissions process continue to be very recruitment of the largest freshman class Activity Increase over 2006 encouraging. “We are very optimistic,” in the history of the College. In an Inquiries: 106 % said Larissa Lighthiser, vice president for educational climate where increases are Applications: 55 % enrollment at Kuyper. “Our admissions measured by low single digits, we are Enrollment: 32% (Freshmen Enrollment) strategy, based on our new positioning, blessed to see the results these figures show.”

Yo Puedo benefit the communities in continued from page 5 which they live. educational choices, good information and “I also want to make most importantly, good role models,” said sure,” continued Angel, “that, Angel. “We have served hundreds of if possible, these young people students and assisted many students and go to college.” To that end, families in many different situations. We Angel arranges for many of are currently working with our students in his students to make on- a community garden located on Grandville campus visits to various Avenue. This garden serves the purpose schools, including Kuyper of teaching these young people about the College. “What could be benefits of organic foods and eating better for these students but healthy, the benefits of buying from local to come to know the Lord markets and farmers, and how to interact and then come to Kuyper? with other young people in a way that is To receive what I received, Angel helps students weed the community garden fun and safe.” According to Angel, the so they can give what has students are also learning the skills they been my privilege to give…a cup of cold in Wyoming, Michigan with their need to start their own organic gardens water, in Jesus’ name to these, the least five daughters—two of whom attend and the organizational abilities to develop of my brethren.” Kuyper College. other projects and activities that will Editor’s Note: Angel and Christina live

Kuyper Athletics so they in turn can be more effective in and golf. For now, we are preparing for continued from page 6 their individual walk with Christ.” our maiden basketball season. Our first “Kuyper College’s athletic program is When asked about the future, she home game is on Tuesday, October 30. going to be focused on honing our said: “We are looking to add more sports, Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were athletes’ leadership and teamwork skills such as soccer, volleyball, cross-country sold out?” CLASSNOTES

2000s 1990s Thanks to all who have Lindy (Poll) TerBeek (2004) campus. Kyle and Kat are now Scott (1998) and Rachel sent information to let your and husband, Adam, welcomed living in St. Louis while they (Ouwenga) (1997) Oudbier classmates know about the exciting happenings in your a daughter, Isabelle Joy, on attend Covenant celebrated the birth of their lives. Please continue to keep December 29, 2006. Isabelle Theological Seminary. daughter, Rebecca Janine, on us updated so your friends weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at June 4, 2007. Rebecca weighed can celebrate with you. Tim (2002) and Angie birth and measured 20 1/2 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and When you e-mail Jill at Sliedrecht celebrated the arrival [email protected], inches long. measured 19 inches long. of their adopted son, Moses don’t forget to include your contact information Kyle Sanford (2004) and Acholi, on June 4, 2007. He John (1993) and Janeen (address, phone, etc.). Kathryn Lynema (2007) were was welcomed home by mom, Klompien celebrated the birth joined in marriage on June 2, dad and big sister, Avalien. of their daughter on 2007 on the Kuyper College June 17, 2007.

7 STUDENTS TO WATCH

Lanell Pluger In high school Lanell played basketball as point guard for three years. During her senior year, the coach pulled her aside Hometown: Rockford, Michigan and asked her to take leadership of the team—to encourage the younger players to work hard and be selfless in their play. “This Year: Class of 2008 was one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done,” she said. “To see my teammates respond positively to the right kind of Major: Social Work encouragement was very rewarding for me.” What drew Lanell to Kuyper College was the example of As a seven-year-old, Lanell Pluger remembers going to church several mission-minded students she knew in McBain who had in the midst of a very bad storm. “If I die, will I go to heaven?” she come to the College. Upon visiting Kuyper for the first time, she thought to herself. She was very scared because she did not know. knew that this was the place God had chosen for her. Back home, after the service, she told her mother about her fears. “I like the academic emphasis of Kuyper,” she said. “Through “Patiently, my mother explained the Gospel to me in terms a the integration of biblical truth into every area of academic seven-year-old could understand,” she said. “We prayed together. endeavor, I’ve grown spiritually and intellectually. My worldview Since then, my Christianity has become more than an antidote has been expanded. At Kuyper my professors have taught me for fear. It is now a close relationship with Jesus Christ.” to look not only at my side of the equation but at all sides… Born and raised in McBain, Michigan, Lanell grew up on a yet-always-from a biblical perspective. It has given me a foundation dairy and cattle farm, the middle child and only girl among her that will help me face the issues of this world when I graduate.” three siblings. “I enjoyed the hard work of the farm,” said Lanell. When asked about college by high school students in McBain “It helped me develop a sense of responsibility and leadership at who want to pursue higher education, she responds: “I tell them an early age. To this day both play a big part in my life.” that if they are looking to grow in their walk with Christ and As Lanell’s faith grew, the heart of a little girl became the expand their limited worldview into a biblical worldview while heart of a teenager. She was determined to make sure the light of at the same time receiving a great education, they have to Christ shone in her life. “It was difficult at times,” she said, “but come to Kuyper.” my classmates came to realize it was for real.”

KUYPER COLLEGE EVENTS Upcoming Events • Class of 1982 – 25th reunion will be held on September 29, 2007 on campus. • Scholarship Dinner will be held October 11, 2007 in the Walter’s Dining Room.

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