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.
The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment Course from FTE
This five-week course from The Forum For Theological Exploration is designed for ministry leaders who accompany young adults in exploring meaning and purpose. With this course, you will learn a framework that is adaptable, simple and deep to accompany young adults in hearing God's voice in how they can contribute to the world in powerful, meaningful ways. Enroll by April 12, 2026.
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