Fall 2022 Issue

Dr. David Zietsma, appointed Redeemer’s fifth president on March 4, 2022, shares about his journey to the role, his passion for Christian higher education and his vision for Redeemer.
As Redeemer commemorates its 40th anniversary, Resound invited the Kerkhof family to share their unique story.
Excerpts from Stepping Forward in Faith by Rev. Dr. Henry De Bolster, Redeemer’s founding president.
Redeemer’s campus is home to many features that encourage worship, prayer and contemplation and rich reflection on the university’s distinct identity. Read on for some historical glimpses into a...
Looking back on 40 years of God’s faithfulness to Redeemer and anticipating what’s to come.
A second-year history class has taken a modern approach to understanding Indigenous issues in Canada.
A class project by former Redeemer students is helping alleviate furniture poverty in Hamilton.
Alumna Dr. Maureen Elgersman Lee ’91 works to create more accurate narratives of race, religion, slavery and freedom in North America.
Alumna Val deVries shares the origin story of Church in the Box (now known as Rooted Worship), a monthly worship evening at Redeemer and how it impacted her faith.
Ruth Ann Schuringa '89, the first faculty award winner, reflects on the early days of Redeemer's music program.
Sylvia Taekema '86, Redeemer's first valedictorian, is now an accomplished children's author.
Resound looks back at the history of successful federal research grant holders at Redeemer.
Fourth-year environmental science student Jamie Eaton desires to learn more about the intricacies of God’s creation and to share her faith boldly.
Dr. Lisa Devall-Martin is assistant professor of education.
Two Redeemer faculty members have taken a refreshed approach to the work of prominent Neo-Calvinist theologian Abraham Kuyper.

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