Background
Bruins, Elton John was born on July 29, 1927 in Fairwater, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Clarence Raymond and Angeline Theodora (Kemink) Bruins.
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This second edition of Bruinss engaging history of the Third Reformed Church of Holland, Michigan, chronicles the events of twenty-five years of change since the first edition of this book was published for the churchs centennial in 1970. This study continues to stand as a valuable contribution to the study of American church history and as a detailed case study of one churchs effort to maintain an effective and relevant ministry to a new and continually changing culture.
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college dean Religion educator
Bruins, Elton John was born on July 29, 1927 in Fairwater, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Clarence Raymond and Angeline Theodora (Kemink) Bruins.
Bachelor, Hope College, 1950. Bachelor"s Degree, Western Theological Seminary, 1953. School of Theology and Ministry, Union Theological Seminary, 1957.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1962.
Ordained to ministry Reformed Church, 1954, pastor, 1955—1961, Flushing, New York, 1961—1966. Professor religion Hope College, Holland, Michigan, 1966—1992, chairman religion department, 1977—1984, dean arts and humanities, 1984—1989, acting provost, 1989. Archivist Western Theological Seminary, 1967—1978, Netherlands Museum, Holland, 1968—1980.
Director Albertus C. Van Raalte Center History Studies, Hope College, since 1994. With United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946.
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Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Named to Evert J. and Hattie East. Blekkink Chair of Religion, Hope College, 1980. Member Association for Advancement Dutch-American Studies (president 1983), State History Society Wisconsin.
Member Reformed Church.
Married Elaine Ann Redeker, June 24, 1954. Children: Mary Elaine Bruins Plasman, David Lewis.