Exploring Synod 2026, Episode 3: The Synod and the Seminary

As the primary trainer of our denomination’s pastors for the past 150 years, Calvin Theological Seminary often found itself at the center of recent conversations about CRC identity and confessional commitments. President Jul Medenblik joins The Banner Podcast to explain how the seminary understands its role, why Synod 2026 affirmed its work, and how this “hub of the church” is preparing new pastors and leaders to serve our churches. Hosts Sarah Eekhof Zylstra, of New City Church (CRC) in Kansas City; senior writer and editor for the Gospel Coalition Derek Buikema, pastor of Orland Park CRC in Orland Park, Ill. Contributor Jul Medenblik, president of Calvin Theological Seminary Video editing - Noah Zylstra