Biography

Drs. Rev Rens Schalkwijk VDM, RevRens®, has an International Theological Consultancy in The Hague and is a respected pastor locally, nationally and internationally. He is currently a pastor, writer, speaker and chairman of the foundation Churches for Churches. He has been a youth worker, researcher, teacher and pastor. He has as somebody said: a ‘vast, warm and deep’ network. He has had access to all kinds of levels, fields and people from around the world. He grew up in Surinam, Jamaica and worked in Curaçao. Currently he lives in The Hague with his wife of 30 years and his two sons. He is an all-rounder, sporter and loves reading and films.

He grew up as the youngest of seven children and is a PK, MK and a TK (preacher’s kid, missionary’s kid and theologian’s kid). His mother fought in the resistance in WWI in the Netherlands. His father was a pastor, missionary and theologian. His four brothers are or have been involved in ministry at various levels.

Be blessed.