During the May/June session of ERSU Seminary, we honored our beloved Dutch colleague, Jos Colijn, who has served with us for the past 8 years. The Board and Students joined the Staff for a “shashlik” cookout and a “roast” of our dear friend. We shared presents, photos, and stories.  Jos has faithfully taught Systematic Theology and Church History, facilitated many other courses, and served as our Academic Dean. In addition, he and his wife Marlies have been active members of the Ukraine church planting team of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands (liberated).

Now, however, the Colijns have been invited by Kampen University to open a new international training program. Thankfully, Jos will continue to serve part-time on the staff of ERSU for the next few years, returning here for our intensive sessions. So, we say goodbye as they move to Kampen, but we are thankful for Kampen and the Dutch church’s continued support, allowing us to continue to benefit from the gifts of this faithful servant.

In addition, the Dutch church is sending us a new couple from South Africa --  Erik & Tineke van Alten! Erik is finishing his PhD at Kampen, and they plan to move to Kiev in July with their four children: Juhan, Klarize, Henri, and Etienne. Erik will become a part of our resident seminary staff.

Please pray for their adaptation, and thank God with us for this truly international cooperation! Welcome, friends!

Pastor Clay Quarterman, PhD
President, ERSU Seminary