RAY VANDER LAAN, the host of the video series "That the World May
Know," has been intrigued with the meaning and message of Jesus Christ since
childhood. Since he received his master's of divinity from Westminster Seminary
in 1976, he has been actively involved with studying and teaching Jewish culture
using the methods of Jewish education. He continued graduate studies in Jewish
Studies at Yeshiva University in New York, American Institute of Holy Land Studies
in Jerusalem and Trinity University International. He has been
a teacher for 27 years and is currently a religion instructor at Holland Christian
Schools in Michigan. He is an ordained minister with the Christian Reformed
Church and has also authored a book entitled Echoes of His Presence,
published by Focus on The Family. VanderLaan founded "That the World May Know
Ministries" in 1998.
"My life goal is to be of unique service in the
kingdom of Jesus Christ," he states, "by sharing
my knowledge of the Jewish context of the Bible.
I have a special interest in using my teaching
ability and background to encourage young people
to confront our culture with the message of God.
That message is most clearly seen in its original
Jewish context."
According to VanderLaan, "My preaching and teaching
ministry has been well received because of its unique
focus on the Bible in historical and cultural context.
This perspective on the Bible highlights God's call
for Christians to be a transforming influence on
their culture. I do not view myself first as a scholar
in the area of Jewish culture and archaeology. I
have established a knowledge base in this area by
studying the scholarship of others. My gifts, expertise,
and my calling are to link that cultural information
and the Bible so that the message applies to our
lives today."
For further information visit www.followtherabbi.com
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Ray Vander Laan