Title: Donald J. Griffioen Collection, 1974-1989
ID: COLL/094
Primary Creator: Donald J. Griffioen (1932-)
Extent: 1.0 Box. More info below.
Arrangement: Folder level description
Subjects: Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church (Beaver Dam, Wis.), Bristolwood Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Charlotte Christian Reformed Church (Charlotte, Mich.), Christian Reformed Church - Missions, Christian Reformed Church. Mission Analysis and Projection Reports., Community Christian Reformed Church (Wyoming, Mich.), Criminal Justice Chaplaincy (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Dildine Christian Reformed Church (Ionia, Mich.), East Paris Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church (Berwyn, Ill.), Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (Grandville, Mich.), First Christian Reformed Church (Los Angeles, Calif.), Fresno Christian Reformed Church (Fresno, Calif.), Gold Avenue Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Goshen Christian Reformed Church (Goshen, Ind.), Griggs Chapel (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Highland Hills Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Immanuel Christian Reformed Church (Kalamazoo, Mich.), Kenosha Christian Reformed Church (Kenosha, Wis.), Lafayette Christian Reformed Church (Lafayette, Ind.), LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Lexington Green Christian Reformed Church (Kalamazoo, Mich.), Little Farms Christian Reformed Church (Marne, Mich.), Mission Analysis and Projection Reports (The MAPer), New Life Christian Reformed Church (Ionia, Mich.), Northside Community Chapel (Paterson, N.J.), Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Pinegate Community Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Pine Grove Christian Reformed Church (Grant, Mich.), Pioneer Christian Reformed Church (Cedar Springs, Mich.), Portage Christian Reformed Church (Portage, Mich.), Spanish Christian Reformed Church (Wyoming, Mich.), Trinity Christian Reformed Church (Mount Pleasant, Mich.), Trinity Christian Reformed Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Unity Christian Reformed Church (Paw Paw, Mich.), Wayland Christian Reformed Church (Wayland, Mich.), Western Michigan University Campus Ministry (Kalamazoo, Mich.), Windfall Chapel Christian Reformed Church (Grant, Mich.)
Donald J. Griffioen was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 10, 1932. Son of a pastor, Griffioen was raised going to Christian schools and was baptized at Bates Street Christian Reformed. In 1951, Griffieon made his confession of faith and enrolled at Calvin College and Seminary. He graduated from Calvin Seminary in 1957. He married Martheen Geelhoed, also a Grand Rapids native. Griffioen accepted the call from Madison Ave in Paterson, New Jersey where he was ordained in 1958.
In 1964, Griffieon decided to pursue Home Missionary work. He served the Hackensack and Hudson Classis. By 1971, he became Missionary at Large for Grand Rapids Board of Evangelism. Griffieon also served as President at Madison Square Christian Reformed Church Council and as pastor at Grand Rapids Vietnamese Reformed Christian Church. In 1984, he received his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Griffioen retired in 1997.
Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church (Beaver Dam, Wis.)
Bristolwood Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Charlotte Christian Reformed Church (Charlotte, Mich.)
Christian Reformed Church - Missions
Christian Reformed Church. Mission Analysis and Projection Reports.
Community Christian Reformed Church (Wyoming, Mich.)
Criminal Justice Chaplaincy (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Dildine Christian Reformed Church (Ionia, Mich.)
East Paris Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church (Berwyn, Ill.)
Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (Grandville, Mich.)
First Christian Reformed Church (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Fresno Christian Reformed Church (Fresno, Calif.)
Gold Avenue Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Goshen Christian Reformed Church (Goshen, Ind.)
Griggs Chapel (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Highland Hills Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Immanuel Christian Reformed Church (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Kenosha Christian Reformed Church (Kenosha, Wis.)
Lafayette Christian Reformed Church (Lafayette, Ind.)
LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Lexington Green Christian Reformed Church (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Little Farms Christian Reformed Church (Marne, Mich.)
Mission Analysis and Projection Reports (The MAPer)
New Life Christian Reformed Church (Ionia, Mich.)
Northside Community Chapel (Paterson, N.J.)
Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Pinegate Community Christian Reformed Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Pine Grove Christian Reformed Church (Grant, Mich.)
Pioneer Christian Reformed Church (Cedar Springs, Mich.)
Portage Christian Reformed Church (Portage, Mich.)
Spanish Christian Reformed Church (Wyoming, Mich.)
Trinity Christian Reformed Church (Mount Pleasant, Mich.)
Trinity Christian Reformed Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Unity Christian Reformed Church (Paw Paw, Mich.)
Wayland Christian Reformed Church (Wayland, Mich.)
Western Michigan University Campus Ministry (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Windfall Chapel Christian Reformed Church (Grant, Mich.)
Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library
Alternate Extent Statement: 0.50 cubic ft.
Acquisition Source: Gift of D.J. Griffioen
