CURRICULUM VITAE

Rev. Ferry Yang, PhD

Yang Academy

Dharmawangsa 28, Surabaya 60286

Cell Phone: 081 1335 7777; Phone: 031 5013143

Blog: www.yangeducation.blogspot.com 

  www.christianparentsandteacherscenter.blogspot.com

Email: motyang@hotmail.com

I.           Experience

09/2015 – Present

Yang Academy

CEO and Founder

§          Blog writing: www.yangeducation.blogspot.com

§          Blog writing: www.christianparentsandteacherscenter.com

§          Bi-weekly Radio speaker at Reformed Media Center: On Education, www.rmcsurabaya.net (ongoing)

§          Guest Preacher: Give us Our Daily Bread, GKA Gloria Galaxy, Surabaya, October 7, 2015

§          Education Seminar: Reconstructing Educational Paradigm, co-speaker with Rev. Sutjipto Subeno, Surabaya, October 8, 2015

§          In-House Staff & Leader Training: The Meaning of Education, Informal Education, & Children Education, Compassion International East Indonesia, Manado, October 13, 2015

§          Education Seminar: The Impact of Western Liberalism on Indonesian Christianity, Surabaya, October 23, 2015

§          Teachers Training: Classroom Assessment Techniques, Logos Reformed Evangelical School, Surabaya, October 24, 2015

§          Guest Preacher: Christian Life in Practice, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Graha, Surabaya, October 25, 2015

§          Guest Lecture: Marriage Ethics, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, November 4 2015

§          Guest Preacher: Do you Love Me?, Makassar, November 8, 2015

§          Youth Fellowship: Do you Love Me?, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Andhika, Surabaya, November 10, 2015

§          Guest Preacher: The Discipline of God in the Time of Trials, Solo, November 22, 2015

§          Education Seminar: The Nature and Purpose of Christian Education, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Ngageljaya, Surabaya, November 26, 2015

§          Parents Teachers Gathering: Discipline your Children, Logos Reformed Evangelical School, Surabaya, November 28, 2015

§          Guest Preacher: The Glory of Christmas, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Ngageljaya, Surabaya, December 6, 2015

§          Youth Fellowship: Divine Discipline, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Andhika, Surabaya, December 8, 2015

§          Guest Preacher: Jesus the Miraculous Savior, Gereja Kristen Abdiel Trinitas, Surabaya, December 20, 2015

§          Ex-Fong Shien Fellowship: Yahweh Saves, December 26, 2015

§          Tutor Training: The Importance of Home and Early Childhood Education, Compassion International East Indonesia, Halmahera, January 9-15, 2016; (Tutor for 3-5 year old children)

§          Guest Preacher: Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Graha Family, Surabaya, January 17, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: What You See is What You Get: The Importance of Christian Worldview in Life, PBI Gideon, Surabaya, February 20, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind, Youth Worship Service, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Ngageljaya, Surabaya, February 21, 2016

§          Tutor Training: The Importance of Home and Early Childhood Education, Compassion International East Indonesia, Manado, February 28 – March 5, 2016; (Tutor for 3-5 year old children)

§          Education Seminar: The Impact of LGBT Movement, GKKAI, Surabaya, March 12, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: The Terror of Knowledge, Youth Worship Service, Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia – Ngageljaya, Surabaya, March 13, 2016

§          Education Seminar for parents, teachers, and staff: The Impact of LGBT Movement, Gloria Christian School, Surabaya, March 16, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: The Cost of Jesus’ Disciples, Youth Worship Service, Gereja Kristen Indonesia – Pregolan Bunder, Surabaya, March 20, 2016

§          Education Seminar for teachers and staff: The Impact of LGBT Movement, Cita Hati Christian School, Surabaya, March 22, 2016

§          Education Seminar, Liberalism: Evolutionism, Prayer Meeting Gunung Moria, Surabaya, April 1, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: The Proof of Christ’s Resurrection, Women Fellowship, GKA Trinitas, Surabaya, April 8, 2016

§          Education Seminar, Liberalism: LGBT, Prayer Meeting Gunung Moria, Surabaya, April 15, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: Created to Glorify Him, Gereja Kristen Abdiel Trinitas, Surabaya, April 17, 2016

§          Education Seminar: The Impact of LGBT Movement, GKI Pregolan Bunder, Surabaya, April 28, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: The Ascension of Christ, GKA Gloria Galaxy, Surabaya, May 5, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 1 for 7-11 year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, May 13, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 1 for 11+ year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, May 13, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: Held and Joined Together into One Body, GKA Gracia CitraRaya, Surabaya, May 15, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 2 for 7-11 year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, May 13, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 2 for 11+ year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, May 13, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: A Life that is directed by Purpose, GKA Gloria Pacar, Surabaya, May 29, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 3 for 11+ year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, May 13, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: The Faith Education in Family, Ex Fong Shien Fellowship, Surabaya, June 4, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: Loving God More than Anything, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, June 6, 2016

§          Education Seminar for middle & high school students: The Impact of LGBT Movement, Cita Hati Christian School, Surabaya, June 7, 2016

§          Education Seminar for middle & high school students: Pornography and Its Impact, Cita Hati Christian School, Surabaya, June 7, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 3 for 7-11 year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, May 13, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: A Father’s Inaction, GRII-Andhika, Surabaya, June 14, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: Education Seminar: LGBT Movement, GKKA Arjuna, June 15, 2016

§          Guest Teacher: Public Speaking: Session 4 for 7-11 and 11+ year old, D’Arrow Home School Community, June 17, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: Humility and Obedience, GKKAI Youth Service, June 26, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: Where Does My Help Come From?, GKA Trinitas, Elderly (Songbai) Fellowship, July 18, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: Old Testament Survey, Ministry School, GKI Pregolan Bunder, August 18, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: New Testament Survey, Ministry School, GKI Pregolan Bunder, August 25, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: LGBT: New Lifestyle?, GRII Ngagel Jaya, August 27, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: Science Presupposition: A Christian Account, Young Adult Fellowship, GKA Trinitas, August 27, 2016

§          Guest Preacher: The Reward for God’s Servants, GKA Trinitas, August 28, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: The Reality of LGBT in the Life of Believers, Husband and Wife Fellowship, GKA Gloria, September 1, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: Hermeneutics: Context and Linguistic, Ministry School, GKI Pregolan Bunder, September 8, 2015

§          Guest Speaker: Interpreting Old Testament, Ministry School, GKI Pregolan Bunder, September 15, 2015

§          Guest Preacher: Holding on to the Word of God, GKA Gloria Rungkut, October 16, 2016

§          Guest Speaker: LGBT Movement, GKA Gloria Rungkut, October 16, 2016

10/2013 – 07/2015

Neerlandia Christian Reformed Church, Neerlandia, Alberta, Canada

Pastor of Preaching and Teaching

Ordained as Minister of the Word and Sacraments in the Christian Reformed Church on March 9 2014 in the Christian Reformed Church Classis Alberta North

09/2012 – 05/2013

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part Time Instructor

§          Curriculum Design and Teaching Learning Process (Fall 2012)

§          Foundations in Ministry (Spring 2013)

09/2012 – 05/2013

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Student Representative for Committee of Curriculum and Pedagogy

09/2012 – 05/2013

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Student Senate

§          Communications

2012 (June – December)

Princeton Christian Reformed Church, Kentwood, Michigan

Pastor Intern

§          Preaching

§          Teaching

§          Pastoral Care

§          Worship

2012 (September – December)

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teaching Assistant

§          Assisting Prof. Michael Williams in tutoring students in Hebrew course

2012 (January – May)

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teaching Assistant

§          Assisting Prof. Darwin Glassford in his research and teaching

§          Assisting Prof. Dean Deppe in tutoring students in Greek course

09/2011 – 05/2012

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teaching Assistant

§          Assisting Prof. Darwin Glassford in his research and teaching

§          Assisting Prof. John Rottman in grading papers

01/2009 – 05/2011

Pelita Harapan Educational Foundation, Lippo Village, Indonesia

Academic Principal – UPH College

§          Involved in founding UPH College

§          Designing the entire curriculum: 1) following the Indonesian National Curriculum Requirements, 2) faith-based education model with the vision focusing on true knowledge, faith in Christ, and godly character, 3) “advance placement like” program development, and 4) Problem-Based Learning model implementation in all departments

§          Responsible for the creation of Standard Operating Procedures of the Academic Administration of the College

§          Responsible for the hiring of faculty and staff of the College

§          Supervise the running of the day to day business of the Academic Office

§          Provide leadership of the college

§          Professional Development for all UPH College teachers focusing on: 1) the philosophy and theology of Christian education, 2) vision and mission of UPH College, 3) curriculum integration on three levels (faith and science, interdisciplinary integration, real life problem and theories), and 4) Master class program

§          Preaching weekly at the UPH College chapel

§          Teaching: Critical Thinking, Religion – Old Testament, Western Thought, Service Learning, Art Theory

Director of Professional Development – Dian Harapan Schools

§          Empowering the faculty on: 1) The philosophy and theology of Christian education, 2) Creative teaching methods, and 3) Knowledge integration between Christian philosophy and other bodies of knowledge

§          Syllabus creation and lesson plan writing in sync with the vision and mission of the school system

§          Christian studies program design for K-12

Professor –  University of Pelita Harapan

Courses taught:

§          Introduction to the Christian Belief

§          Philosophy of Christian Education

§          Doctrine of God

§          Prolegomena

§          Theological Philosophy

§          Christian Apologetics

§          (Thesis Mentor for Masters of Education students)

§          (Special Lecture on the Faculty Development Lecture Series: 1) The Nature and Purpose of Christian Education and 2) Transformational Learning)

§          Special Task: Designing the curriculum of the Minor in Theology for the Masters of Education and Bachelors of Education programs at the Teachers College

Preacher – University of Pelita Harapan Sunday Chapel

§          Preaching monthly at the Sunday Chapel

§          Worship Leader at the Sunday Chapel

Dorm Master – Mission Youth for Christ at the University of Pelita Harapan (2009-2010)

§          Mentoring university students in their dormitory program

§          Setting up the dormitory fellowship program

§          Preaching on the weekly assembly

10/2007 –  12/2008

University of Ciputra, Surabaya, Indonesia

Expert Staff of the Academic Affairs Team

§          Curriculum Design and Development: Designing the New Concept of the Curriculum for an Entrepreneurship-Based University

§          Curriculum Integration: Integrating the General Program of the University for All Departments in the University

§          Training of Entrepreneurship Facilitators

10/2007 –  12/2008

University of Ciputra Entrepreneurship Center, Indonesia

Education Expert

§          Completed the system and curriculum of Entrepreneurship Academy (D3 level) in Semarang (Akademi Entrepreneur Terang bangsa – University of Ciputra Entrepreneurship Center); also completed the training for the academy full time instructors

§          Campus Entrepreneur Program: 1) 3 months intensive training program in collaboration with Gadjah Mada University (one of the most prominent public universities in Indonesia), 2) 4 months intensive training program in collaboration with Jawa Pos (the biggest newspaper in Indonesia)

§          Training of Trainers: completed 1 week intensive training of trainers program in collaboration with Mandiri Bank (participants come from more than 20 universities in Indonesia) held twice: in Tarumanagara University and Ciputra Hotel; Mandiri Bank is the biggest Bank in Indonesia

§          Curriculum Design and Development: Continuing Education Program

§          Speaking in various seminars in the area of Education and Entrepreneurship Education

2008 (January – May)

Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia

Adjunct Professor

§          Philosophy of Religion

2006 (September – December)

Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL

Thesis Reader

§          Thesis Mentor for Master of Education students at the TIU Graduate School

09/2004 – 05/2007

Logos Reformed Evangelical School, Surabaya, Indonesia

Education Consultant

§          Consultant of Education

§          Involved in the design of its curriculum

09/2000 – 05/2004

Surabaya, Indonesia

Education Consultant

§          Speaking in various seminars and conferences in the area of education

§          Working as a consultant for children Sunday school program in several churches

09/2002 – 05/2004

Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL

Program Scholar for PhD in Educational Studies program

§          Assisting the Program Director of PhD in Educational Studies

§          Doing administrative work in the Academic Doctorate Office

§          Advising PhD students about the program

01/2001 – 05/2002

Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia

Professor of Ethics

Courses Taught:

§    Ethics

§    Professional Ethics

09/2000 – 05/2002

Reformed Evangelical Theological School in Surabaya (Sekolah Teologi Reformed Injili Surabaya), Indonesia

Professor of Christian Education

Courses Taught:

§    Philosophy and Theology of Education

§    Psychology and Sociology of Education

§    Curriculum Design and Instruction

§    Methods of Teaching

§    Strategy of Christian Education

Curriculum Designer

§    Designing the curriculum for the Christian Education program

§    Planning and Executing the Christian Education Program

09/2000 – 05/2002

Bible School of Theology Surabaya (Sekolah Teologi Alkitab Surabaya), Surabaya, Indonesia

Instructor of Christian Education

Courses Taught:

§    Philosophy and Theology of Education

§    Psychology and Sociology of Education

§    Methods of Teaching

II.               EDUCATION

2011-2013

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI

§          Received Master of Divinity

2002-2006

Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL

§       Received Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

1998-2000

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI

§          Received Master of Arts in Educational Ministry

1992-1996

Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia

§          Received Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

III.           Publications

§          The Role of Philosophy in Seminary Education in Indonesia.  2000.  MA Thesis, Calvin Theological Seminary.

§          Examining Rousseau’s Philosophy of Education: A Christian Account, Christian Education Journal Series 3, Volume 1, no. 3 (Fall 2004): 80-98

§          Education of the Struggle for Shalom, Veritas Volume 6 No. 1 (April 2005)

§          Undergraduate Perspectives on Campus Architecture: A Case Study.  2006.  PhD Dissertation, Trinity International University.

§          Refleksi Teologis Tentang Rekonsiliasi Sebagai Tujuan Resolusi Konflik (Theological Reflection on Reconciliation as the Goal of Conflict Resolution), Veritas, Volume 8 No. 1 (April 2007): 67-81

§          Problematika Kualitas Pendidikan di Indonesia (The Problem of Quality of Education in Indonesia), Logos, no. 5 (2008): 19-20.

§          Transformed to be like Christ, Logos, no. 10 (2012):  14-16.

§          The Impact of Consumerism and Market Oriented Culture to Human Spirituality,  Logos, no. 12 (March 2014)

§          Kerjaan Allah: Sebuah Tinjauan Eksegesis, Veritas Volume 15 no. 1 (April 2015)

§          Redeeming Indonesian Education, Logos, no. 13 (September 2015)

§          Nationalism in Education, Logos, no. 14 (April 2016)

IV.            Seminars, Trainings, and Conferences

§          The Influence of Western Liberalism to Christianity in Indonesia, particularly to Children Education. 2015. Gereja Kristen Abdiel Gloria, Surabaya, Indonesia.

§          The Education of Children: The Meaning of Education, Early Childhood Education, and the Importance of Informal Education.  2015.  In House Training for Compassion International, Manado, Indonesia.

§          Reconstructing Educational Paradigm: The Education of Man. 2015.  Education Seminar XII, Surabaya, Indonesia.

§          Campus Entrepreneur Program 2:  4 months intensive training program in collaboration with Jawa Pos

§          Campus Entrepreneur Program 1: 3 months intensive training program in collaboration with Gadjah Mada University

§          Training of Trainers 2: completed 1 week intensive training of trainers program in collaboration with Mandiri Bank (participants come from more than 20 universities in Indonesia) at  Tarumanagara University

§          Training of Trainers 1: completed 1 week intensive training of trainers program in collaboration with Mandiri Bank (participants come from more than 20 universities in Indonesia) at Ciputra Hotel

V.                Honors/Awards/Scholarships

§          Martin and Alice Bielema Family Scholarship from Calvin Theological Seminary – 1999-2000

§          The 2000 Excellence in Church Education Award from Calvin Theological Seminary – 2000

§          PhD scholarship from Trinity International University – 2002-2004

§          A member of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” – name appeared in the 2006 book edition

§          Anthony and Ruth Hoekema International Student Scholarship – 2012-2013

§          David and Gayla Holwerda Scholarship in Biblical Studies – 2012-2013

§          George Tehan Fischer Memorial Scholarship – 2012-2013

          

VI.            Other Experience – Ministry Experience

09/2011 –  05/2013

Kids Hope USA at Princeton CRC, Grand Rapids, MI

KHUSA Mentor

09/2011 –  05/2013                 

Woodlawn CRC Indonesian Christian Fellowship, Grand Rapids, MI

Bible Study/Small Group Leader

Committee Advisor

01/2009 –  05/2011

The Mission, Jakarta, Indonesia

Preacher

01/2009 –  05/2011

University of Pelita Harapan Sunday Chapel, Jakarta, Indonesia

Member of the Worship Committee (Elder)

Worship Leader

Preacher

10/2007 –  12/2008

Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, Surabaya, Indonesia

Coordinator of Prayer Meeting

09/1996 – 05/1997

GKA Gloria (Presbyterian Church), Surabaya, Indonesia

Director of the Collaboration for 3 Ministries

§        Mediated three ministries in the church (children, junior-senior high, and young adult)

09/1992 – 05/1998

GKA Gloria, Surabaya, Indonesia

Member of the Committee of the Youth Ministry (Young Adult)

§    Served as a worship leader in the Youth fellowship and in the Youth Sunday worship service.

§    Served as a member in several committees for Youth programs.

§    Served as a teacher in a bible study group.

§    Served as a preacher in several occasions in the Youth prayer meeting and in the church’s branch.

§    Coordinator in Literature and Youth Counseling.

§    Planner for yearly Youth programs.

09/1991 – 05/1993

GKA Gloria, Surabaya, Indonesia

Member of the Committee of the Youth Ministry (Senior High)

§     Served as a worship leader in the Youth Sunday worship service.

§     Served as a member in several committees for Youth programs.

§     Served as an editor of the Youth magazine.

VII.         Other Experience – Design Experience

09/1998 – 05/2000

Calvin College/Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI

Assistant Graphic Designer AV Instructional Graphics Services of Calvin College

§    Designed posters.

§    Familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office.

Lay Out Designer for Calvin Theological Seminary Magazine “Stromata”

§    Designed two editions of Stromata.

01/1997 – 05/1998

Manhattan Design, Surabaya, Indonesia

Assistant Interior Designer Manager

§    Designed the interior of several condominiums in Surabaya.

§    Designed the interior of several apartments in Singapore.

§    Designed the interior of several apartments in Jakarta.

§    Designed furniture.

09/1995 – 05/1997

Art Design, Surabaya, Indonesia

Part Time Interior Designer

§    Designed furniture.

§    Designed interior.

VIII.     Church Membership

1996 – 2011

GKA (Chinese Presbyterian Church) Gloria, Surabaya, Indonesia

2011 – 2013

Princeton Christian Reformed Church, Kentwood, Michigan, USA

2014 – 2015

Neerlandia Christian Reformed Church, Alberta, Canada

2015-Present

Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia (Reformed Evangelical Church Indonesia) Ngagel Surabaya

References

Dr. Linda Cannell

Dean of Academic Life

North Park Seminary

5250 Grand Ave., Suite 14-211

Gurnee, IL 60031

(847) 863-1227

lcannell@northpark.edu

Dr. Lyle Bierma

Dean of Faculty
Calvin Theological Seminary
3233 Burton St., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4387
Voice: 616.957.6605
Electronic: lbierma@calvinseminary.edu

Dr. Darwin Glassford

Assoc. Professor of Church Education
Director of M.A. Programs
Calvin Theological Seminary
3233 Burton St., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4387
Voice: 616.957.6032
FAX: 616.957.6101
Electronic: dkg2@calvinseminary.edu

Google Voice: 616.805.9554

Dr. Niko Sudibjo

Chair of Master of Education
Graduate School, Universitas Pelita Harapan (Pelita Harapan University)

Plaza Semanggi, lantai 3
Gedung Pasca UPH
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Semanggi
Jakarta Selatan

Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 2553 5168 
Email: niko.sudibjo@uph.edu

Ricky Sudarsono, SE, MRE, CFP

Doctoral Researcher
University of Birmingham

48 Water Mill Close

B29 6TS Selly-Oak Birmingham

West Midlands

UK

Phone: *447552957631

Email: RXR266@bham.ac.uk

Note:

Formerly the Head of International Business Management (2002-2009)

Now Lecturer of International Business Management

Petra Christian University

Surabaya, Indonesia

Rev. Stanley Bultman

Associate Minister

Princeton Christian Reformed Church

5816 Glenmoor SE

Kentwood, MI 49508-6570

(616) 455-6961

stanbultman@comcast.net

Rev. Allen Petroelje

Pastor of Visitation

Borculo Christian Reformed Church

6464 96^th Avenue

Zeeland, MI 49464

(616) 875-7501

almarpet@yahoo.com

Dr. Perry Downs

Professor of Educational Ministries

Trinity International University

2065 Half Day rd.

Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

8473178085/8048

pdowns@tiu.edu

Dr. Robert DeVries

Professor Emeritus of Church Education

Calvin Theological Seminary

6691 Rushmore Ct

Jenison, MI 49428, USA

6164571942

dvrc@calvinseminary.edu

Dr. Gary Bekker

Executive Director

Christian Reformed World Missions

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

18003460075

bekkerg@crcna.org

www.crwm.org

2850 Kalamazoo Avenue SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49560

Telephone: 6162411691 or 18772799994

Fax: 6162240803