Vice-President, Canada
Region 1
Ko Spyksma is from Cobble Hill, B.C. where she is happily married to William and delights in being a “crazy Oma”. She is a member of Duncan Christian Reformed Church. She is a retired Christian school teacher/principal. She is a CRWM Mobilizer for B.C. Ko has held leadership positions in church education, worked in Bible study programs, Abuse Prevention, Volunteer Family Counseling and many Christian school committees. She is an active hospice volunteer in the community. Her passion is that all will know Jesus Christ, crucified, risen and coming again. She has been in Western Africa a number of times, ranging from two months to a year with CRWM and Wycliffe.
President, Canada
Region 2
Ed Jager has devoted his life to working in the church for more than twenty years. He has a heart of worship and a passion for missions. God had already begun developing this heart and passion early in his teens. Through events, people, and churches, God continued to shape him into a missional leader for the glory of God. Over the course of his ministry career, Ed has served on various boards and committees such as the Lacombe Ministerial, Dordt College, Camp Chestermere, and Classis. Presently, Ed serves as lead pastor of Emmanuel CRC where he desires to be part of what God is doing. He especially enjoys working alongside many people in hosting community dinners, opening a food pantry for the neighborhood, and overseeing the fantastic community gardens on the church property.
Canada Member
Region 3
Rev. Boer is a lifelong member of the CRC, graduated from Redeemer College in ’99 and Calvin Seminary in ‘03. He was ordained in First CRC of Montreal in March 2004. Serving in Quebec brings unique situations in terms of ministry and outreach due to Quebec's francophone culture with French is its dominant language. Quebec is presently the largest mission field in North America and one of the most secular places in North America. First CRC in Montreal is in the middle of this mission field in one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in North America. Rev. Boer feels called to this culture because his heart’s calling has always been to reach out to those who either do not know Jesus or who have not yet accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Living and working in this culture helps him understand the long term commitment missionaries and their families experience on the mission field while still living and working in a North American context.
Secretary Treasurer, Canada
Region 4
Derek Bouma is the pastor at Riverside Christian Reformed Church in Wellandport, ON where he has served since September 2003. He holds a B.A. from Redeemer College, a M.Div. from Calvin Theological Seminary, and completed a Certificate program in Church Leadership and Conflict Management from Conrad Grebel University College. He served as chair of Classis Niagara CMLT for 6 years. He has been a member of the Classical Interim Committee and chair of the 150th Anniversary Committee for Classis Niagara. He has attended Synod in 2005, 2007 and 2010. Derek is diligent in his responsibilities and promotes and supports denominational ministries as well. He is well respected by other pastors and often brings thoughtful and reflective insights into discussions and deliberations.
Canada Member-At-Large
Rev. Oosterhuis is a member of West End CRC in Edmonton, Alberta and a recently retired pastor. He is a graduate of Calvin College, Calvin Seminary, and received a Doctorate in New Testament Theology from the Free University of Amsterdam. He served as a Campus Minister for the CRC at the University of Alberta from 1975 – 2007, and he taught courses on "Jesus in the New Testament" and "Epistles of Paul" for 11 years at St. Joseph's College at the University of Alberta. He has served as a member of Home Missions Board on behalf of Classis Alberta North. He served a 1-year internship in Mkar, Nigeria. He started a graduate program in New Testament Theology after graduation partly in the hope of going back to Nigeria to teach and partly to work on translation and writing projects for the Tiv Church. During his graduate study, he grew in the conviction that his calling was to serve in the mission of the church to contemporary culture, hence moving into campus ministry. He learned to speak Dutch as a second language and gained congregational ministry experience during 2 ½ years of service at the Gereformeerde Kerk in Weesp, The Netherlands while studying at the Free University. Tom and his wife, Alyce, spent 3 months serving a Dutch congregation in Alanya, Turkey, after his retirement, and will return October, 2011 for another 11 weeks of service.
Vice-All
Canada Member-At-Large
Andrea is a former CRWRC missionary who provided consultation assistance to WR/Zambia church partners, and returned to Canada with her husband and family in 2009. She is currently a stay-at-home mom who provides daycare. They live in Hamilton and her husband works for EduDeo Ministries Canada. Their membership is at Immanuel CRC in Hamilton. Andrea has strengths in development and planning and has the ability to look beyond problems and see solutions. She has a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
President, USA
Region 5
Rev. Kamphuis is pastor at Faith Community CRC, Zillah, Washington. He has his BA in Economics/Business from Calvin College and a M.Div. from Calvin Theological Seminary. He has served and is still serving on the Classical Home Missions Committee/Classis Columbia, and Zillah Ministerial Association. He was a delegate at Synod in 2007. He is interested in the work of missions because he believes it is the whole church’s calling not just a call of a few missionaries. He has been a spearhead for missions in Zillah both in foreign mission support and classical Home Missions support. He served two summers in the Philippines and that has given him a healthy insight on world mission issues and needs. He is a clear thinker in resolving problems and setting goals and a great team player. His quality of leadership is appreciated and held in high esteem.
Vice-President, USA
Region 6
Jay Sankey is a member of Alameda CRC where he has served as deacon and currently serves as elder. He is currently president of the Alameda Christian School board and previously served on the CRC Mount Hermon Bible conference board. Mr. Sankey recently retired from the Port of Oakland (near San Francisco) where he was manager of debt compliance. He is looking forward to volunteer work in some kind of Christian ministry.
USA Member
Region 7
Chuck is currently the President of The Timothy Leadership Training Institute. He has been in business in the Denver area for 35 years. He has served on the Board for Club 20 (a lobbying organization of the 20 counties of western Colorado) Denver Christian Schools, Christian Reformed World Missions and currently serves as the President of the Council and is an Elder at Third Christian Reformed Church of Denver.
Secretary Treasurer, USA
Region 8
Ken Van Zee is a member of Faith CRC in Pella, IA holding credentials at the American Institute of Business in Computers and Accounting. Ken is a retired business manager who now volunteers for several organizations. He is a Partners Worldwide team leader for a group of business mentors that work with businesses in Honduras. He is on the Launch Team/Board starting a church in the Newton Correctional Facility. His past includes serving on church councils, boards of Christian Schools as well as serving on many committees.
USA Member
Region 9
Lois is a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Lansing, IL. She has a BA from Calvin College with numerous courses related to development. She was a missionary in Africa for 39 years and currently, as a Missionary Transformational Development Trainer/Consultant in Africa and other parts of the world; she is advising groups on sustainability and uses non-formal adult education principles. The material that she uses in training leaders and teaching those in poverty are Biblical and written for communities of limited literacy. She has also served as a board member for other organizations. She is still a full-time missionary with Mission to the World (PCA), and travels extensively to lead workshops and to consultant with groups. She is also getting involved in mentoring people in the USA and Africa.
Assistant Secretary Treasurer, USA
Region 10
Jan Stravers is a member of Evergreen Ministries, Hudsonville, MI. She has a BA from Calvin College and audited graduate courses at Fuller and Regent Colleges. Jan volunteers at the Mission India Thrift Store, is a Budget Mentor for Love, INC as well as a mentor for two prisoners in the Crossroad Bible Institute. She serves part time as an admin-asst. at her church, has taught various grades in Taiwan, the Philippines, California and Lansing. She was president of the Board of International Arts and Gifts, a non-profit ministry in South Holland, IL and has also worked closely with church councils. She has a passion for reaching the lost with the Good News of the Gospel of Christ, and is utilizing her spiritual gifts of administration, hospitality and intercession. Jan has brought groups to China for the Bible League and traveled to 28 different countries.
USA Member
Region 11
Kojo A Quartey is an active member of the African Community Fellowship Church. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, a master's in economic, a Ph.D. in applied economics and post-doctoral fellowships in finance and leadership. Kojo is a highly respected individual within the African community and will bring his perspective to the board. He is a professional with great insights, is dedicated, committed and devoted to the church. Presently, he is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer for City Colleges of Chicago. City Colleges is a seven-college system serving over 120,000 students. He has served on numerous boards and currently serves on Humanity for Africa, World Affairs Council, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, World Community Service and STRIVE, a mentor program. He currently serves also on the Youth Committee and is Fundraising-Committee chair of African Community Fellowship Church.
USA Member
Region 12
Lauren Yoon, a fluent Korean speaker, is a member of Love Christian Reformed Church where her father, Rev. Sun Ho Chung is pastor. Lauren holds a BA in Chemistry from NY University and a MA in Chemistry Education from Columbia University: Teachers College, NY. She was senior account executive at Arirang Trading, Inc., past president and founder of Cacci Trading, Inc., and Belle International, LLC. Currently, she works for Ross-Simons. She has worked extensively for Eastern Home Missions board as its first female member. She organized the first fund-raising dinner for EHMB and formed Hearts to China Organization in 2006, which helps poor and outstanding school students in China. She has no experience with church council because her father is pastor, but she works with the Sunday school program and fills in as organist and pianist. Lauren is a committed Christian, wife and mother with a passion to see the gospel brought to all nations.
USA Member-At-Large
Craig Pollington is a member of Calvin CRC, Mc Bain, Michigan. He has worked in tool and die. He is currently a beef seed-stock farmer, and works in sales for Beef and Dairy Semen. Craig also works with delinquent youth near Reed City. He has served as director of the Seed Time and Harvest Mission organization in Siberia, Russia, as well as various terms as an elder and deacon in his church. Currently, he is Project Manager for CRWM and Pentecostal Assembly of God (PAG) College Dairy Farm teaching project in Mbale, Uganda. Craig has a heart for missions, is a solid prayer warrior and has traveled to Siberia and Uganda several times.
USA Member-At-Large
Bill is a member of the South Bend CRC and teaches at St. Mary's College in Indiana. His area of expertise is history of missions. He has published one book and several articles on the topic. His academic background focuses on American religious history and his undergraduate degree was in English literature and creative writing. He is a Wycliffe missionary kid, who lived in the Philippines with his parents who were Bible translators, until he left for college. He has served a term as elder at South Bend CRC. The title of his book is: A New Vision for Missions: William Cameron Townsend, the Wycliffe Bible Translators, and the Culture of early Evangelical Faith Missions. His articles can be found in academic journals in the fields of history, missiology, anthropology, and linguistics.
USA Member-At-Large
Eduardo is a member of Sunshine Community Church in El Paso, Texas. He holds a BA in theology, an MA in missions from Calvin Seminary, a BS in Engineering and an MBA in Management. His present position is an Associate Pastor at Sunshine on loan to Juarez, Mexico as a Theology Professor to All Nations Seminary and San Pablo Presbyterian Seminary. He currently serves on the Form Of Subscription Revision Committee II which reported to Synod 2011. Eduardo volunteers twice a year as a missionary/teacher to Cuba with World Missions. For part of his career he served as a Plant Manager of two factories in Mexico.
USA Member-At-Large
Colin Watson is a member of Madison Avenue CRC in Paterson, N.J. He has a graduate degree from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and certificates in executive management from Columbia University and the University of Virginia. He has corporate management experience at two fortune 500 companies and also worked on the committee to bring the Olympics to New York City. Colin has served on a number of boards of community organizations and is a David Rockefeller Fellow of the New York City Partnership. He is an active member of Madison Avenue CRC leading the finance ministry, the men's ministry, and is the managing member (president) of Foundation Enterprises, LLC- a Real Estate Investment Company focused on community improvement. He is committed to reaching out with the gospel. He was born in Guyana and is of African origin.
