Some time ago someone wrote a letter in the “Voices” column of The Banner, calling attention to the fact that it costs a lot more per student to get one’s theological training at Mid-America Reformed Seminary than it does at Calvin Seminary. And, concluded the writer (predictably), the training one gets at Calvin is thoroughly Calvinistic.

The author is entitled to his opinion. But I would just like to say this: It could easily be that (as is often the case with merchandise) one gets what he pays for. Judging by the products, I would say the rule holds here also. At a recent Classis meeting we examined two Calvin grads and one each from Westminister and Mid-America. The difference was striking, to say the least. And it didn’t take any extra talking to convince the elders as to who had the better training. The evidence was too clear. The products themselves are the most accurate criteria. One of the candidates was the first graduate of Mid-America Seminary. Judging by his examination, students receive thorough Reformed training there. It augurs well for the future of this institution. I would like to strongly urge prospective students for the ministry to consider Mid-America for their training. It may cost a bit more (not for the student himself), but money is secondary. It’s the product that counts, and God knows the CRC needs good ministerial products.