Steven R. Timmermans

Steven R. Timmermans (born 26 September 1957 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) served as the executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America.[1] from 2014-2020.

Timmermans received a B.S. from Calvin College in 1979 and postgraduate degrees from the University of Michigan (M.S. in Psychology; Ph.D. in Education and Psychology). He is a licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan.

Timmermans has written chapters in several books, including University-Community Partnerships (Eds: T. Soska & A. Johnson Butterfield) and The One in the Many (Ed: Thomas Thompson). In addition, he has authored articles for journals and other publications. He provides a monthly column in The Banner.[2] Timmermans served as a pediatric psychologist at Mary Free Bed Hospital from 1985 to 1989 and as a professor and an administrator in a variety of roles at Calvin College from 1989 to 2003. He became president of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL in 2003, where he remained until beginning his service as executive director of the CRCNA in 2013.[3][4] His community service both in the Chicago area and in Grand Rapids has led to his engagement in numerous projects (including interfaith efforts) and accepting leadership on various boards. In addition, he has led grant projects from the Ford Foundation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. He is a member of the Fulbright Specialist program.

His wife, Barbara Bosscher Timmermans,[5] is a nursing professor at Calvin College and previously served in a similar role at Trinity Christian College. They have seven children, some of whom are adopted from Ethiopia.[6][7]