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== External Links ==
* [https://www.christianengineering.org/ Christian Engineering Society Home Page]
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The Christian Engineering Society was formally established in 2016. According to its articles of incorporation it was “organized and operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting understanding and discussion of the relationship between Christian Faith and the practice of engineering, and encourage members to put their faith into action within their profession.” [1]
The idea of a society[2] for Christian engineers was suggested by Jim Bosscher at the first Christian Engineering Education Conference, held at Calvin College in 1992. Bosscher led a discussion session on the idea of a society at the second Christian Engineering Education Conference, held at Messiah College in 1996. However, while the conferences continued to be organized every few years, there was not sufficient momentum to fomalize as a society.
Starting in 2002, the conference was organized every two years, switching to odd-numbered years in 2009. In 2013, the conference sought to reach a wider audience and renamed to the Christian Engineering Conference. The topic of forming a society continued in these years.
In 2015, Steven H. VanderLeest emailed several of the primary organizers of the conference suggesting that the time had come to formalize a society. A small group agreed and worked to formulate articles of incorporation and bylaws. The society was incorporated as a non-profit in the State of Michigan in May 2016.
Organization and Governance
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Membership in the society requires annual dues and consent to a statement of faith that includes the Apostle’s Creed.
The society is led by a board of directors elected by the members. The board has four officers elected by the board: president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The current president is Justin Vander Werff.[3]
Student chapters include one at the College of Engineering of Florida A&M University-Florida State University.[4]
The primary activity of the society is to sponsor and organize a biennial “Christian Engineering Conference”. It is held primarily in the United States, though twice in Canada. The typical conference attendance is 50 to 80 people. The next conference is scheduled for May 27–30, 2026 at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
