Equally conversant in the fields of choral music, Christian worship theology and practices, technology, and accounting and business, Kai Ton Chau's diverse background has brought him into a career of an international scope. With particular interest in the higher education sector -- especially in teaching, research and academic administration, his calling and vocation revolves around serving, learning, and teaching.
Appointed as a visiting scholar at Calvin College in 2014, Kai Ton continues his research and writing in the field of Christian worship, and his effort in teaching and nurturing worship and music ministry, particularly among the ethnic Chinese churches in North America. Kai Ton held the position of Associate Professor of Music Studies and Jack Van Laar Endowed Chair of Music and Worship at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to directing the college choir and ensemble, he taught music theory and chaired the Arts and Sciences department. His diverse career in Hong Kong, Canada and the United States has afforded him the opportunities to serve at various churches, inter-church events, mass choirs, and institutions of higher education (including Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto, and Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Canada). Chau earned an honors diploma (with distinction) in composition at the Hong Kong Baptist University, a Master of Music in choral conducting with Dr. Eph Ehly at the Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri—Kansas City, and a doctorate in worship studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Orange Park, Florida (thesis: developing a pastoral heart for worship leaders). He also holds an MBA degree in international business from Laurentian University in Canada, and professional designations in accounting and financial planning from Canada and the UK.
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Appointed as a visiting scholar at Calvin College in 2014, Kai Ton continues his research and writing in the field of Christian worship, and his effort in teaching and nurturing worship and music ministry, particularly among the ethnic Chinese churches in North America. Kai Ton held the position of Associate Professor of Music Studies and Jack Van Laar Endowed Chair of Music and Worship at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to directing the college choir and ensemble, he taught music theory and chaired the Arts and Sciences department. His diverse career in Hong Kong, Canada and the United States has afforded him the opportunities to serve at various churches, inter-church events, mass choirs, and institutions of higher education (including Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto, and Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Canada). Chau earned an honors diploma (with distinction) in composition at the Hong Kong Baptist University, a Master of Music in choral conducting with Dr. Eph Ehly at the Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri—Kansas City, and a doctorate in worship studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Orange Park, Florida (thesis: developing a pastoral heart for worship leaders). He also holds an MBA degree in international business from Laurentian University in Canada, and professional designations in accounting and financial planning from Canada and the UK.
For a more detail curriculum vita, please click here.
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