September 1, 2010
Timothy Hires Robert Venhousen as Director of Advancement
I am excited to introduce Bob Venhousen as the Director of Advancement here at Timothy Christian Schools.
Bob brings significant strengths to our school, such as—relevance, fresh ideas, clarity for the future and bold vision. These are critical assets to the development office as Bob serves in this important role for the vitality and sustainability of our organization.
TCS is moving forward with a stronger-than-ever commitment to achieving distinction to the glory of God, and Bob will play a key part in working toward this constant goal. Take a minute to stop by the Advancement Office and make Bob’s acquaintance. We would welcome the opportunity to share the dream with you, and we invite you to be a part of Team TCS of Tomorrow!
Matt Davidson, Superintendent
Personal and Professional Bio:
- Bob and his wife Judy (Stremler) were married on January 2, 2010
- Bob and Judy have 9 children: Justin (‘04), Matthew (‘07), David (‘08), Anneke & Kyle (‘09), Linnea (grade 11), Jannette (grade 10), Juliana (grade 8), and Jonathan (grade 3)
- His late wife Sherri taught and led in the TCS Discovery Center, Bob served with Judy’s late husband Darrell on the TCS Executive Committee and School Board.
- Attended Timothy Christian schools K-12 Grade and graduated in 1979
- B.S. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, MBA from Keller Graduate School
- Bob’s career includes six years as a bank officer, three years as a multi-state sales representative, and seventeen years as a CFO for two privately held companies
- Bob currently serves as a Board Member for All God’s Children (Orphanage & Related Ministries in Honduras) and has served multiple terms as a Deacon & Elder at Faith Christian Reformed Church
A Message from Bob:
I have been immersed in the TCS community for my entire life. I knew that TCS would always play an integral role in my life. However, I never dreamed that I would become an employee of Timothy. I believe that God specifically answered my prayers, knew my heart’s desire, and called me out of the corporate world to serve Him in this way.
It is with great excitement and anticipation that I begin my work as the Director of Advancement. I serve out of gratitude for what God has done in my life and because of what TCS has meant to me and my family. I serve out of a deep love and passion for this school. Lastly and most importantly I serve out of a deep conviction that together with parents and Church we must train & educate our children in the love and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. Christian education and the freedom to have a Christian School, is a wonderful gift & blessing from God.
My goal is to be a servant leader for this school and for this entire community. Our Advancement goal is to make you aware of the school’s current and future needs and to provide you with ways to participate in the blessing of giving to TCS. Our goal is also to encourage biblically based stewardship. Reaching our goals for TCS will truly require the cooperation and involvement of our entire constituency. I look forward to working with all of you in this common cause.
Very Truly Yours for Christian Education,
Bob Venhousen
“I have held many things in my hands and lost them all. But whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” Martin Luther
