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Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
~ Psalm 119:133, 134 ~
The month of October reminds us of how quickly the semester moves along, as soon we will be at the mid-point. And it also reminds us of God's beauty and the hope we have in Jesus Christ, as the creation dies out in a blaze of fall color. What a Creator and Savior we have!
Continue to pray for the seminary's needs (including more students!) as we continue in this new academic year. Even though things are different this semester, there is plenty of work to do, including special evening classes that our professors will be teaching.
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Our seminary convocation was held Sept.2 at Faith PRC. Prof. D. Kuiper gave the address on "The Problem with Clean Barns." You may watch the program here.
On Friday night, Oct.2 Prof. Kuiper is also participating in a debate with Dr. D. Noe on the Bible's teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. This will be held at Covenant Christian HS's Jubilee Hall and will be livestreamed on Hope PRC's YouTube channel.
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Isaac Van Baren, entering his senior year, is currently doing his internship under Rev. G. Eriks and the Consistory of Unity PRC in Byron Center PRC (MI). That runs from July 1 to Dec.31. Pray that the Lord uses this for his continued preparation for the ministry of the Word.
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The seminary is open daily (M-F, 8-5, except for holidays), including the library and bookstore. Staff is available by phone or email if you have any special needs.
In the past year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the PRC Seminary (1925-2025). In His abounding goodness God has been faithful to us, and we thank Him for His mercy to be involved for a century in this calling to train ministers to proclaim the gospel of sovereign, particular grace. Join us in praying that He keeps us committed to this biblical mission as long as our Lord tarries.
The PRTS exists to pass on the truth of God's Word to the next generation of gospel ministers, so that they may in turn pass that truth on to the generations following.
As Paul instructed Timothy, so does the PRTS faculty instruct the spiritual sons of the church:
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2
We covet your prayers, also in this year of our Lord 2026, that we may be faithful to this solemn charge from our God.
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The PRC continues to have a deep need of ministers of the Word, both for the established congregations and for mission fields--at home and abroad.
We urge and encourage you to make this part of your prayers on our behalf. And encourage your sons and grandsons to consider seriously God's call to the gospel ministry.
"Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest." Luke 10:2
"Send us wood, and we will send you arrows."
~ John Calvin to the French churches
who desired pastors.
Did you know that the PRTS has a variety of resources available for your instruction and edification? Course and lecture videos by our professors are one such resource - you may find these on the seminary's YouTube channel.
Visit the seminary website's resource section for other material in written form -- lectures, speeches, articles, course material, and more.
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Remember to check out and subscribe to the PRTS blog! A variety of informative and edifying posts are offered there, including this year's commencement address by Prof. B. Gritters on "Are There Any Like Timothy?"
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The Spring 2026 issue of the PRT Journal is now available in print and digital formats! The print copies have been mailed and the digital edition may be found on the journal's webpage.
This new issue contains the printed form of speeches given at a special PRC Classis West Officebearers' Conference in Crete PRC (IL) last September (2025). The articles relate to some practical aspects of justification by faith. Also, Prof. D. Engelsma responds to Dr. J. Bolt's (Calvin Theological Seminary) articles on H. Hoeksema and the PRC's rejection of common grace. Special articles may also be found on the confession of faith and the church order of a new Reformed confederation in Germany (BBERG). In addition, there are reviews of six new books, which reviews are always informative and edifying.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, call (616-531-1490) or email the seminary (Bethany at seminarysecretary@prca.org). Of course, you may also stop in in person and pick up a copy at the front desk. We'd love to see you!
Introducing the PRC Seminary
Our Seminary is dedicated to preserve and develop the truth of the Word of God and to provide an education in this truth in all branches of theology. More specifically, the seminary maintains this truth as it has been historically maintained since the time of the great Protestant Reformation, especially the Reformation of John Calvin. These principles and truths of the Calvin Reformation form the heart of all the instruction offered.
ABOUT THE PRC AND HER SEMINARY
The Protestant Reformed Churches have from the very beginning recognized the need for a theological school in which men could be prepared for the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The establishment of a separate seminary was closely connected with the reasons for the organization of the Protestant Reformed Churches.
OUR LIBRARY
Explore our extensive online library catalog, which is ever growing. The seminary library has over 27,000 resources, with a focus on historic Reformed theology, Reformation (and Dutch) church history, biblical studies, and practical theology. But all Christian traditions are represented, as well as teachings outside of historic Christianity.
