In memory of Rev. Wayne Bekkering

This memorial article by James Slopsema remembers Rev. Wayne Bekkering's pastoral ministry across multiple congregations and his missionary work in Ghana, highlighting his spiritual character marked by meekness, peacemaking, and mercy. The piece reflects on Bekkering's theological journey from Arminianism to Reformed faith, emphasizing how understanding God's sovereign grace transformed his spiritual life and gave him a proper fear of God. The article provides personal insight into the life and witness of a Protestant Reformed minister who exemplified biblical virtues and contributed to the broader ecclesiastical work of the denomination.