The Max De Pree Center for Leadership welcomes Gideon Strauss as its new executive director starting this month.
Dr. Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, has this to say:
“I am immensely pleased that Gideon Strauss has agreed to serve as the Executive Director of the DePree Center. I have long admired Gideon, not only for his creative grasp of the demands of Kingdom-inspired leadership in the Christian community and beyond, but also for his ability to translate that vision into very practical guidance for everyday discipleship. The Center has flourished under Walt Wright’s leadership, and I am fully confident it will continue to do so as Gideon steps into this important role.”
Jody Vanderwel, chair of the board of the De Pree Center and daughter of Max De Pree, adds:
“Max’s legacy is that his faith precedes all else, and everything in his life, including his work, is integrated into his faith. Gideon Strauss not only understands that principle but believes it. Under Gideon’s leadership, the Max De Pree Center will increasingly become known as the place where people who want to live lives fully integrated into their beliefs can find the resources and encouragement to pursue that commitment.”
Dr. Strauss is excited about the opportunites for the De Pree Center and grateful for the work of outgoing executive director Walter Wright, who will continue with the De Pree Center as a senior fellow.
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congratulations. it is great to have a kuyperian in this position.
Congratulations, Gideon! This is excellent news.
My congratulations to the De Pree Center on a very good appointment!
Thank you, Rimmer and Clifford!
Thank you, Russ!
Congratulations, Gideon!
Congratulations Gideon!
I’m thrilled that this great opportunity has come your way and look forward to seeing how things develop. Exciting times my friend!
Peace and Love,
Geoff
Worthy selection! Congratulations Gideon. I know I’m not alone in my appreciation and admiration of your authenthic servant leadership.
Enjoy ‘muddling through’!
Jamie
Congratulaions Gideon! Looking forward to connecting more with you and De Pree in 2012.
Thank you, John, Geoff, Jamie, and Joel! Your encouragement means a lot to me.
This I an excellent appointment! The De Pree Center has opened new vistas for theological education, and you are the right person to continue that work, Gideon! Hooray!
Thank you, Dr. Hayner! I look forward to our future conversations.
Welcome aboard Gideon! So pleased that you will be continuing the important work of the Center at Fuller. Many of us have been the beneficiary of its and Walt’s vision. Hope we can connect once you are on site. Lunch will be on me, eh?. David
Congratulations to you Gideon on this appointment. The De Pree Center has chosen well – first Walt, now you. I fear, though, that Hamilton will begin to fade from the Strauss’ memories!
Grace and peace.
Thank you, David! I look forward to lunch!
Thank you, George: the Regent College connection is rather strong, isn’t it! Never fear about Hamilton: it remains, and will remain, vivid in our hearts. And look at this:http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/01/can-north-americas-best-smart-growth-plan-really-work/1060/ !
Congratulations on this appointment!