Brouwer has been the lead pastor in three different congregations. He is a graduate of Dordt College and holds degrees from Calvin Theological Seminary and McMaster University. Over 700 of his articles have been published as well as over a dozen books. Previous CSS Publishing titles by Pastor Bouwer include "Political Christianity "and" Humming Till the Music Returns." He has been a consistent contributor to "Emphasis: A Preaching Journal "since 2004 and is one of several authors featured in "Navigating the Sermon." Pastor Brouwer resides in Holland, Michigan, with his wife Brenda and they are the parents of three daughters.