McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry

Shaping Hearts and Minds for the Kingdom

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McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry

Calendar 2006-07

McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministries University Team  2007

 Kathleen Broad, John Kirstein, Cameal Sinclear, Kristina Hollinger. Michael D. Fallon

Christian Reformed Guest Speakers hosted at McMaster

Dr. Helen Sterk, Calvin College. Calvin Worldview Lecturer of the Year. “Masculinity Theory: Secular Meets Sacred (What Does it take to be a Man?)”  Fourth Day Fellowship. January 25, 2007.

Dr. Helen Sterk. “Gender Culture and Care.”  Public Lecture Jan. 25, 2007.

Dr. James Payton Jr..  Redeemer University College. “The Interface between Politics and Faith: Christian Priorities.” Fourth Day Fellowship,  January 11, 2007

Peter Schuurman, CRC Home Missions. “Wisdom.” Chinese Christian Fellowship Winter Retreat. January 12-14.

Dr. Elaine Botha. Redeemer University College. “How Literal is Metaphor?” November 2, 2006

Speaking Engagements: Michael

“Reformed World View in Six Acts.” H.D.C.H., Ancaster Ontario, April 6,  2007.

“Recreation as Re-Creation.”  McMaster University,  March  15, 2007.

“The Compassion of Jesus Christ.” McMaster’s Chinese Christian Fellowship Outreach Night. McMaster University.  January 26, 2007. 

“Transitioning to a Secular University.” Smithville District Christian High School, Smithville Ontario. November 29,  2006.

“University Education: Purposeful or Purposeless?”  McMaster University. Hamilton Ontario.  November 16, 2006.

“What do you Love?”  McMaster University. Hamilton Ontario. October 12,  2006.

“My Life as a Space Cadet: Creating and Filling Space.”  McMaster University. Hamilton Ontario.  September 21, 2006

“What is Reformed Youth Ministry?” Classis Hamilton Youth Ministry Conference, Ancaster Ontario, September 2006.

“Singing In the Forests of the Lord: Reformed Perspectives on Natural Revelation.”  Canadian Association of Christians in Student Development. Heritage College, Kitchener Ontario. June  2006.

Weekly Non- Credit McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministry Courses

Reformed World View         Text:  Creation Regained.    Al Wolters

(Ended program  at Redeemer, lunch with Al Wolters).

Christian Leadership             Text: Leadership is an Art.   Max Depree

McMaster CR-Campus Ministries Reformed Leadership Initiative.

Kathleen Broad,  John Kirstein,  Vince Leung.

Supervisor Independent Study: Health Sciences McMaster University. Credit Course.

Xiu Chang

McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministries: Retreats & Activities Hosted/Guided.

McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministries Training Retreat. September 9^th  2006.

Christian Reformed Wilderness Ministries Backpacking Trip. September 22^nd -24^th, 2006.

CR-W. M. -  “Climbfest.” September 15^th, 2006.

CR-W. M. -  HDCH Outdoor Club Climbing 2 times in  October.

CR-W. M. -  Algonquin Retreat January 12th-14th.

CR-W. M. -  Dogsled Expedition, Feb. 17th-20th.

CR-W. M. -  Cross-Country Ski Outings Feb. 24th, March 10^th 2007 

McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Ministries Programs

CRC Campus Ministry Display McMaster Pro-Life Fair October 30^th,  2006.

CRC Campus Ministries Christmas Social. December 3rd,  2006

Exam Drop-In.  Dec 5^th-Dec. 20^th.  December 2006.

“Baking For Plows” done in support of Christian Reformed World Missions. December 2006

Exam Drop-In. April 10th-27th.

Christian Reformed Campus Minister’s Association Meetings/Activities

Christian Reformed Campus Minister’s Association Executive Meeting, October 12^th 2006.

CR-CMA  Eastern Canadian Conference Fall Retreat. Ancaster October 13th-15th,  2006.

CR-CMA  Campus Ministry Review Western University, November 8th-9th, 2006. 

CR-CMA  Executive Meeting. Sarnia Ontario. March 16^th 2007.

CR-CMA   Meeting at Heritage Hall. Establishment of CR-CMA Archives. Calvin College.  April 17^th  2007.

CR-CMA Rep. at Steve Kooy’s Installation, Queens University, Kingston.  May 12^th 2007.    

Classis Hamilton

Classis Hamilton Youth Ministry Meeting Sept. 8^th, 2006.

Classis Hamilton Youth Ministry Training Day Sept. 16^th, 2006.

Meeting of Classis Hamilton September 19, 2007.

Meeting of Classis Hamilton January 16, 2007.

Classis Hamilton Youth Ministry Meeting, March 14^th, 2007.

Additional Responsibilities and Commitments

Co-Chair McMaster’s  Christian Unity Group.

Chair McMaster’s  Christ@Mac Publicity Committee.

McMaster Clubs Fest September 6^th 2006..

Hamilton and District  Faith and Science Steering Committee.

Retreats, Sessions, Activities Attended

Home Missions: Gathering of Partners  Eastern Canada. Brampton Ontario. January 31, 2007 - February 1, 2007.

Coaching Sessions with Ben Vanderzande, Home Missions Burlington, Ontario. Feb. 26^th, 2007..

Minister Conference `Dr. Neal Plantinga,’  Redeemer University College. March  6^th, 2007 

Preaching:

Flambourgh  CRC September 22, 2006.

Ancaster   CRC

Christian Reformed Campus Ministries Educational/Service/Mission Opportunities. Promoting and or Involved in.
“Week with Micah 6:8" @ York University February 17-25, 2007.

 “World Wide Campus: Christian Reformed Campus Ministries' Honduras Trip 2007. Cancelled.

““Festival of  Faith and Music Festival.” Calvin College, March 30, 2007. (Van load of students from Redeemer and Mac to the Festival).

The Church in White Water.”  Christian Reformed –Campus Ministers Association Bi-National Conference.  Calgary Alberta, May 22-25, 2007.