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Matthew Floding

Matt Floding is dean of students and director of formation for ministry at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Mich. Before joining Western in 1999, he spent 20 years in ministry, serving as a youth pastor, pastor, and from 1989 to 1999 as chaplain at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Floding has been active in the Reformed Church in America at the denominational, regional synod and classis level and in 2011 completed a two-year term as chair of the steering committee of the Association of Theological Field Educators. He has a B.A. from Bethel University, an M.A. from Wheaton College, an M.Div. from McCormick Theological Seminary and a D.Min. from Western Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Marcia, have three adult children.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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