Student Profiles

Hi brothers and sisters! My name is Jonatan Boon, and at my side, you find my beautiful bride-to-be, Danielle Kok. We are standing at the end of the seminary chapter, and on the threshold of another. We are excited (and a bit nervous) to see where our Lord will lead us next.

Hello, brothers and sisters! My name is Klaas Cho, and it’s my joy to share with you a little of the story the Lord has been writing in my life for the glory of His name! Amazed by His faithful hand in every step so far, I look forward with excitement to seeing how He will continue to write the next chapter!

Hello, everyone! My name is Noah Holtvluwer. With me is my lovely wife, Katherine, and our two children, Miriam (3) and Boaz (1). Only the keenest of eyes could spot the third child, whom we are eager to welcome this Spring, the Lord willing. As our time at seminary draws to a close, we entrust ourselves to the Father’s good plan, wherever he may lead us.

Greetings! My name is Jarrell Lemos, and this is my dear wife Leanna and our two children, Jaslyn (2.5) and Jethro (9m). It has been nearly four years since we moved from Australia, and we have been greatly blessed during our time in Hamilton. As my studies at CRTS come to an end, we are excited to see what God has in store for us.

Hi, my name is Arjan van der Meer and with me is my lovely wife, Arina. I moved from South Africa and started my studies at CRTS in 2022. After a couple of months in Canada, I went back to South Africa to be with my then-girlfriend. I completed my first and second years online. In the meantime, I got married to Arina. In September 2024, we came to Hamilton to complete the last 2 years of my studies. We were richly blessed during our time in Canada through the Seminary and church community.

Dear brothers and sisters. My name is Marco van Renssen, and this is my graduate profile. Studying at CRTS has been an immense blessing, and I thank the Father for the capable training we have received here in preparation for the work we desire. As I approach the end of my studies, my prayer and desire is to serve as a humble servant of God’s kingdom wherever He sends.

**GRADUATE** Hello, my name is Hongdi Chen. This is my beautiful wife, Karen, and our two children, Joseph (9) and Joshua (6). We are grateful for God’s blessings in my studies, internships, and family life over the past few years. We look forward to following God’s guidance and serving Him faithfully.

**GRADUATE** Hello. I’m Todd Linde and here with me is my lovely wife, Marietta, and our gifts from above, Nathaniel (2.5 years) and Miriam (10 months). In June of 2025, I passed my preparatory exam and since then have been busy continuing to study God’s Word, preparing new sermons, and proclaiming the gospel in churches throughout Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba. While it has been a time of waiting for a call, God has richly upheld us and we thank our Loving Father for all his abundant blessings. To him be the glory!

**GRADUATE** I am Jakob Mars, and this is my wonderful wife Jolandi, along with our precious children, Lisa and Pieter. From the southern tip of Africa, we can testify that God is faithful to His promises (Acts 1:8).

**GRADUATE** Hellο everyone. I’m Tony Zheng, and this is my wife, Mindy Zheng. We have been married for 12 years and have three lovely kids: Evangeline, Tirian, and Toby.