Executive Vice President for Ministry Advancement
Rick VanDyken
Rick VanDyken serves as Executive Vice President for Ministry Advancement at Providence Life Services. After three years on the Board of Directors, he stepped into an advancement role with Providence before later accepting a position as Vice President of Development at Providence Christian College in California. When he learned of Scott’s upcoming retirement, Rick felt called to return, and we welcome him back to continue the mission he has long supported.
Rick brings more than 20 years of experience in mission advancement at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. His background also includes financial management work at Rehoboth Christian School among the Navajo people in New Mexico and at Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria. He has served on the boards of Southwest Chicago Christian School, Roseland Christian School, and Christian Reformed World Missions.
Rick holds a B.S. in Business Management from Trinity Christian College and an M.A. in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Rick and his wife, Sue, attend New Life Christian Reformed Church in New Lenox. They have four married adult children and eight grandchildren, with a ninth on the way. He is passionate about resourcing Christian ministries and supporting Providence Life Services as it serves seniors in the name of Jesus Christ.
Contact Rick at rvandyken@provlife.com.