How “stepping Out In Faith” paved a path to the Calvin University presidency for Greg Elzinga (06-01-25)

On this week's episode, host Phil Tower devotes the full program to a conversation with Greg Elzinga, President of Calvin University.
Greg Ezinga was officially named the 13th president of Calvin University in October 2024.

He joined us to talk about his path to this significant and esteemed leadership position at one of the nation's most respected and successful Christian universities.

Elzinga is a 1990 graduate from Calvin University, and he served as president of Calvin University since February 2024.

Before that, he served as the university’s vice president for advancement.

Previously, Elzinga served as director of global engagement at Partners Worldwide, following a successful business career.

Things we touch on in this exclusive interview with Greg Elzinga, President at Calvin University:

**Being the first in his family to attend college.

**How and why Calvin University pre-health graduates are in high demand.

** National Notoriety and success for Calvin:
U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges Guidebook lists Calvin University as the best university for undergraduate teaching and as the second most innovative school in its Regional Universities Midwest category.

**Greg's powerful story about a real "stepping out in faith" moment."

**His special experience speaking to graduates at the Calvin Prison Initiative program

**Why Calvin University has strong commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

**His excitement about the Calvin University Knights football team and their first season of football last year.

More online: Calvin.edu