Rev. Gise J. VanBaren: In memoriam
This memorial article by Don Doezema celebrates Rev. Gise J. VanBaren's significant contributions to Protestant Reformed institutional life, including founding the Special Education Society, establishing the Reformed Book Outlet bookstore, and launching the PRCA denominational website. Through biographical narrative, it documents how VanBaren's pastoral vision and initiative led to practical ministries that have benefited the Protestant Reformed Churches for decades.
Rev. VanBaren. PRCA.org. RBO. P.R. Special Ed. Not many today, I think, could put those four entities together in one short sentence. But it can be done. In fact, the Covenant Reformed News could well be added to the mix. Protestant Reformed Special Ed plays an important part in the work of many of our Protestant Reformed schools. Who today remembers, or even ever knew, that it was Rev. Gise J. VanBaren whose initiative led to the formation and development of the Special Education Society....
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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