Background
Venema, Cornelis Paul was born on April 25, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard James and Carrie (Van Surksum) Venema.
Venema, Cornelis Paul was born on April 25, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard James and Carrie (Van Surksum) Venema.
AB, Dordt College, 1975; Bachelor's Degree, Calvin Seminary, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy magna cum laude, Princeton Seminary, 1985.
Minister, Ontario (California) Christian Reformed Church, 1982-1988; professor doctrinal studies, Mid-American Reformed Seminary, Orange City, Iowa., since 1988.
Member American Academy Religion, Calvin Studies Society, The Sixteenth Century Studies Society, Evangelical Theological Society M C.
Married Nancy Beth Van Gorp, August 27, 1974. Children: Joseph, Charissa, Rachel, Carolyn.