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Rev. Alvin Hoksbergen (1928–2014) was a minister in the Christian Reformed Church. He was a Korean war veteran, graduate of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, and was ordained in 1961. His ministry included three pastorates in Michigan as well as campus ministry at Michigan State University. (Source: Reformed Worship)

Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543) was a German-Swiss painter and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style, and is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the sixteenth century. He also produced religious art, satire, and Reformation advertisements, and made significant contributions to the history of book design. He is called "the Younger" to distinguish...

Dr. Jennifer L. Holberg joined the English department at Calvin University in 1998 and co-directs the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing, the home of not just the biennial Festival of Faith and Writing but a host of other initiatives. Her deep interest in the intersections of faith and literature shows...

Dr. John C. Holbert, Lois Craddock Perkins Professor of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, earned his B.A. degree from Grinnell College, the M. Div. from Perkins and a Ph.D. from SMU. He joined the Perkins faculty in 1979 as a teacher of Old Testament. He began to teach preaching in...

Singer-songwriter and author Ellie Holcomb began her musical career by touring the country with her husband in the Americana band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Her honest voice and rich lyrics shined on her first solo album and deemed her the Best New Artist at the 2014 Dove Awards, followed...

Dr. Justin S. Holcomb is an adjunct professor of theology with extensive teaching experience at Reformed Theological Seminary since 2000, as well as at Emory University, University of Virginia, and Agnes Scott College. He holds a B.A. from Southeastern University, two M.A. degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D....

Rev. Linda Hollies (d. 2007) was a United Methodist minister in Michigan and a prolific author of 29 books, focusing on inspirational and social justice themes for women. She earned a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary and a Ph.D. in ministry from United Theological Seminary. Hollies served as pastor...

Dr. James Neil (Dock) Hollingsworth is the Senior Chaplain of Big Canoe Chapel in Jasper, GA. He previously served as Senior Pastor for Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta since 2013. He graduated from Mercer University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and McAfee School of Theology. He has also...

Dr. Barbara Ann Holmes (1943-2024)  was an accomplished theologian, academic leader, and lawyer. She earned a Ph.D. in Ethics from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. Professionally, she served as President of United Theological...

Rev. John Haynes Holmes (1879-1964) was an American Unitarian minister, pacifist, and social activist. He graduated from Harvard University in 1902 and earned a divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School in 1904. Holmes served as Senior Minister at the Church of the Messiah in New York City before founding the...