Profiles

Mark VanderWerf is the high school chaplain and Bible and theology teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School. His work includes teaching Bible and theology courses, working with student interns to plan and implement weekly chapels, and mentoring students in the school’s Spiritual Formation program. In addition to his work with students, he is passionate about Christian practices of teaching and learning.

He is a graduate of Kuyper College and Cornerstone University (B.S. Bible and Theology, B.A. History, and secondary education). He has a Masters of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from Calvin University and is an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church (CRCNA), with a Master of Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary.