Maybe you know me because of 

     a]  Ministry, Preaching in Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Diego and New Jersey

     b] Broadcast Talks on Radio for 30 years; also 3 years on TV, interviewing guests

     c] Portraying Bible Characters in costume and presenting Biblical dramas

     d] Author of 17 books and some adult study books

     e]  Professor of Preaching, Bethel Seminary, San Diego

      H. S. Vigeveno is my "author" name. Why?  Because I came with my parents and sisters to the USA in 1939 from the Netherlands.  My mother named me Henk.  I didn't want to change that.  So writing as "H. S. Vigeveno" avoided the issue.  Besides, C. S. Lewis did it, so why can't I?  I did not change my name when I was drafted into the U.S. Navy, nor when I became a U.S. citizen in 1945.

       In those days I was an agnostic, and became a Christian in my early 20s.  Since I came from outside the church, I still want to reach those who are outside [as well as inside] with the good news.  This  motivates my ministry, broadcasting, books and this website. 

      When I came to Hollywood in the 60s, I walked the streets and knocked on doors inviting people to the church of which I was pastor.  They were not interested.   99 out of 100 did not accept the invitation!  One day I started asking would they come to a group for skeptics?  "Yes!" they said.  And that's how we started, "Skeptics Only."  Every Sunday morning they gathered to ask questions in my office [we had donuts and coffee, but no smoking].  Since those days I have continued these groups for skeptics and seekers.  And that is why I have broadcast most often on secular radio stations.  

      While now retired I continue teaching and preaching, including teaching at Bethel Seminary, San Diego.