Background
Oostenburg, Gordon L. Van was born on September 2, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Lena (Huyser) Van Oostenburg.
Oostenburg, Gordon L. Van was born on September 2, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Lena (Huyser) Van Oostenburg.
Student, Western Theological Seminary, 1949.
Pastor, New Era (Michigan) Reformed Church, 1949-1952;
pastor, First Reformed Church, Midland Park, New Jersey, 1952-1956;
pastor, Bethany Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, 1956-1962;
pastor, Trinity Reformed Church, Holland, Michigan, 1962-1978;
pastor, Trinity Reformed Church, Lynden, Washington, 1978-1985;
pastor, Richmond Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, 1985-1989. President general synod Reformed Church in American, New York City, 1964-1965. Member Executive Committee Words of Hope Radio Broadcast, Grand Rapids, since 1986.
Board directors Reformed Bible College, Grand Rapids.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO.
Married Mildred Elizabeth Timmer, June 13, 1946. Children: Mark Gordon, Mavis Elizabeth, Paul Gary, Philip John.