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  • Grants

    Apply for Grants

    Apply for the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants Program to support and enhance Christian worship practices. We encourage proposals on universal design, cultural engagement, preaching, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and more. Two grant streams are available.

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    All Grants Awarded

    Explore all grants awarded since the program launched in 2000, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.

    Info for Current Recipients

    Explore detailed guidelines and support resources to help you manage your grant effectively.

    Teacher-Scholar Grants

    Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.

    Worshiping Communities Grants

    Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.

    Teacher-Scholar Grants

    Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.

    Worshiping Communities Grants

    Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
  • Events

    Events

    Join us for our Symposium on Worship and Summer Seminars. Engage in inspiring sessions, workshops, and intensive seminars to deepen your understanding and practice of Christian worship.

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    Calendar of Events

    Consider joining an upcoming event we sponsor or support. An archive is also available for reference.

    Dwelling in the Psalms

    You are invited to join the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in a year of dwelling in the Psalms—the prayerbook and songbook of the Bible.

    Upcoming Event
    Psalms 150: A Conference Experience
    This conference offers opportunities to learn from guest speakers, musicians, and artists and participate in a psalm festival worship service and other times of prayer and reflection.
    February 5-6, 2026
    Grand Rapids
    , 
    Michigan
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  • About

    About

    The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin University advances Christian worship through resources, events, and grants. Since 1997, we have partnered with congregations and organizations to fulfill our mission.

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    Mission

    We promote the study and renewal of Christian worship through partnerships at Calvin University.

    What We Do

    We partner with congregations and organizations, focusing on resources, events, and grants.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    We promote worship practices that celebrate diversity and foster inclusion in all communities.

    Partners

    Discover our generous funding partners who make our programs possible through their support and grants.

    Staff Directory

    Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.

    Learn at Calvin

    Calvin University offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.

    Learn about MLC

    Learn about MLC

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    MLC Leadership Staff

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.

    MLC Peer Leaders

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    Contact Us

    Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.

    Executive Director Search

    Learn at Calvin

    Calvin University offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.

    Learn about MLC

    Learn about MLC

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    MLC Leadership Staff

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.

    MLC Peer Leaders

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    Contact Us

    Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.

    Executive Director Search
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  • About
    • Mission
    • What We Do
    • Diversity and Inclusion
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    • Staff Directory
    • Learn at Calvin
    • Learn about MLC
      • Learn about MLC
      • MLC Leadership Staff
      • MLC Peer Leaders
    • Contact Us
    • Executive Director Search

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    On the campus of Calvin University

    © 2025 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Staff Directory

Joyce Borger

Title: Program Manager
Email: joyce.borger@calvin.edu

Kai Ton Chau

Title: Program Manager
Email: kaiton.chau@calvin.edu

Dale Cooper

Title: Resource Development Specialist for Liturgical Spirituality
Email: dale.cooper@calvin.edu

María Eugenia Cornou

Title: Director of the Compelling Preaching Coordination Program and Intercultural Learning
Email: maria.cornou@calvin.edu

Cindy De Boer

Title: Program Coordinator
Email: cindy.deboer@calvin.edu

Nate Glasper

Title: Resource Development Specialist and Campus Worship Associate
Email: nathaniel.glasper@calvin.edu

Will Groenendyk

Title: Web Programmer
Email: will.groenendyk@calvin.edu

Chan Gyu Jang

Title: Resource Development Specialist for Web-based Liturgical Resources
Email: changyu.jang@calvin.edu

Emma Oehler

Title: Communications Coordinator and Administrative Assistant 
Email: emma.oehler@calvin.edu

Satrina Reid

Title: Program Manager
Email: satrina.reid@calvin.edu

Paul Ryan

Title: Resource Development Specialist for Mentoring Worship Leaders
Email: paul.ryan@calvin.edu

Kathy Smith

Title: Interim Director and Director of Personnel and Grantmaking Programs
Email: kathy.smith@calvin.edu

Rebecca Snippe

Title: Program Manager
Email: becky.snippe@calvin.edu

Noel Snyder

Title: Program Manager
Email: noel.snyder@calvin.edu

Alexis VanZalen

Title: Program Manager
Email: alexis.vanzalen@calvin.edu

Kristen Verhulst

Title: Director of Strategic Communication and Program Coordination
Email: kristen.verhulst@calvin.edu

Joanna Wigboldy

Title: Program Manager
Email: joanna.wigboldy@calvin.edu

Lorrelei Wilks

Title: Administrative Assistant
Email: lorrelei.wilks@calvin.edu
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About

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1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA

On the campus of Calvin University

© 2025 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

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