Background
Hofman, Leonard John was born on January 31, 1928 in Kent County, Michigan, United States. Son of Bert and Dora (Miedema) Hofman.
Hofman, Leonard John was born on January 31, 1928 in Kent County, Michigan, United States. Son of Bert and Dora (Miedema) Hofman.
Bachelor, Calvin College, 1948. BTh, Calvin Seminary, 1951. Master of Divinity, Calvin Seminary, 1981.
Pastor, Wright Christian Reformed Church, Kanawha, Iowa., 1951-1954; pastor, Kenosha Christian Reformed Church, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 1954-1959; pastor, North St. Christian Reformed Church, Zeeland, Michigan, 1959-1965; pastor, Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, Jenison, Michigan, 1965-1977; pastor, Bethany Christian Reformed Church, Holland, Michigan president of the board of trustees, Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1977-1982; general secretary, Christian Reformed Church in North America, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1982-1994; administrative secretary for interchurch relations, Christian Reformed Church in North America, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1995.
Secretary board trustees Calvin College, Grand Rapids, 1970-1976. Member National Association Evangelicals (board directors 1986-1998, executive committee board directors 1990-1998, 2d vice chairman, board directors 1993-1994, 1st vice chairman, board directors 1995-1996, chairman board directors 1997-1998).
Married H. Elaine (Ryskamp) H., August 19, 1949. Children: Laurie, Janice, Kathleen, Joel.