T H E R O B E R T G . A N D N E L L I E B . D E N D U L K L E C T U R E S O N PA S T O R A L M I N I S T R Y
The Pastor as Apologist, Theologian, & Bible Scholar How What You Learn in Seminary Can Inform Your Preaching
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REV. DR. KIM RIDDLEBARGER LECTURE SERIES:
Preaching and Apologetics Preaching and Systematic Theology Preaching and Biblical Theology Audio and video from the 2021 den Dulk Lectures are available online on the WSC website or Youtube page. 12
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n 1993, Westminster Seminary California established the Robert G. and Nellie B. den Dulk Lectures on Pastoral Ministry in honor of Dr. den Dulk and his wife, who both were instrumental in the founding of the seminary. The annual lecture series brings an experienced pastor to campus each year to address current and future ministers in order to encourage them and offer wise counsel regarding the rigors and joys of shepherding Christ’s flock. The seminary established the lectures in appreciation for the den Dulks’ years of service to WSC and in recognition of their passion for the preparation of pastors to preach the Word of God faithfully and powerfully. Over nearly three decades, the “den Dulk Lectures” have become one of the highlights of the academic calendar for the seminary community. The 2020 den Dulk Lectures were scheduled to be held last spring with special guest Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger. Sadly, the seminary had to cancel the lectures due to the pandemic. Thankfully, Rev. Riddlebarger agreed to deliver the 2021 den Dulk Lectures on the theme, “The Pastor as Apologist, Theologian, and Bible Scholar: How What You Learn in Seminary Can Inform
Your Preaching.” Currently serving as Visiting Professor of Systematic Theology at WSC, Rev. Riddlebarger served as senior pastor of Christ Reformed Church (URC) in Anaheim, California, from 1995 until his retirement in December 2020. He also served as co-host of popular radio/internet talk show “The White Horse Inn” alongside WSC professor Michael Horton. Rev. Riddlebarger is an alumnus of WSC. He later earned his Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary, where he worked under Richard Muller. Spanning April 6-8, 2021, Rev. Riddlebarger delivered three lectures to students, titled “Preaching and Apologetics,” “Preaching and Systematic Theology,” and “Preaching and Biblical Theology.” The seminary community was thrilled that local regulations allowed students, faculty, staff, and local friends of WSC to attend the lectures in person, though people around the world were able to view them live online. After the final lecture, Rev. Riddlebarger spent time with students in order to field their questions and share his wisdom on pastoral ministry. Such interaction between the guest speaker and WSC students is a hallmark of the annual den Dulk Lectures and a highlight of the week for students.
UPDATE | SPRING2021
