In Memoriam: Herman C. Hanko (1930–2024)
This memorial article by David Engelsma honors the life and ministry of Herman C. Hanko (1930–2024), a foundational figure in the Protestant Reformed Churches who served 46 years in ministry, including 36 years as a seminary professor of church history and dogmatics. The tribute highlights Hanko's significant contributions to Reformed theological education, his prolific scholarly writings, and his emphasis on preparing capable preachers of the gospel within the PRC tradition.
Rarely does God give to His church a ministry of one of His servants like that of Herman C. Hanko. This includes the length of a ministry. Ordained into the gospel ministry in the Protestant Reformed Churches (PRC) in 1955, Hanko was declared emeritus (retired) in 2001. God gave him 46 years of official, active labor in His church. God made this ministry extraordinarily fruitful on behalf of the kingdom of Christ. The bulk of Hanko's service was the training of young men for the ministry, in...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
Related Resources
The Gospel And AI: Why God Will Never be Pleased With an AI-Generated Sermon (Nor with the Minister Who Tries)
Barry Gritters
Standard BearerFor it Seemed Good to the Spirit and to Us*
William Langerak
Standard BearerEditor’s Notes
Unknown
Standard BearerSynod 2025 Summary
Joshua Engelsma
Standard BearerThe Minister’s Relation to Christ’s Body*
Douglas Kuiper
Standard Bearer