The Rev. Dr. Hans Kouwenberg holds a Bachelor of Arts(honours) degree as well as a Master of Arts degree (with distinction) from Carleton University. He graduated from Knox College, University of Toronto School of Theology with a Master of Divinity degree (First Class) . Hans completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California on the topic of "Bridging the Traditional-Contemporary Gap: Strategic Issues for the Congregational Renewal."
As a summer student, Hans ministered at Osgoode and Kars in Vernon, Ontario and as an assistant chaplain in Burritt's Rapids Correctional Centre. His first charge was at St. Giles, Prince George, where he worked for 20 years. Hans has also served as a part-time chaplain in correctional facilities and for the Royal Canadian Legion and chaired a regional health Spiritual Care Advisory Council. Hans has recently retired after having served as Senior Pastor at the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford, B.C. for 18 years.
In 2005, in recognition of his service to the colleges the churches and communities in which he has lived, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, awarded him an honorary doctorate. Hans was the Convener for the Board of St. Andrew's Hall from 2003-2009 and has also served on the Board of The Vancouver School of Theology, the Presbyterian College as well as Knox College. He has been actively involved in the work of the St. Andrew's Hall Elders' Institute from its inception, serving as the first Convener of its Advisory Council and instructing a course entitled: "The Wisdom of the Elders: A Guide to Polity."
In 2007, Hans Kouwenberg was elected Moderator of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. He has been a theme speaker at various mission events, conferences, workshops and written many articles for various church publications.