Dr. Darrell and Annette Dooyema

GCN DIRECTOR

Darrell Dooyema, who has a doctoral degree in philosophy from Talbot School of Theology, was appointed as our new director in December 2024. Dr. Dooyema brings to GCN a robust capacity for teaching, mentoring, writing, and research—all centered on helping people explore the intellectual foundations of belief in God and to discern what that means in work, economics, business, and personal life.

Since 1994, GCN has helped hundreds of people around the world discover a scriptural theology of work and economics. With Dr. Dooyema’s leadership and gifting, GCN will now expand its scope to help people discover the overarching intellectual richness of Christian thought and its implications in every area of life (Philippians 4:8).

Dr. Dooyema has extensive international experience. In personal ways, he infuses academic knowledge of philosophical inquiry with personal, gentle conversation (1 Peter 3:15-17). His current contributions will be integrated with GCN’s existing services. Some of this work will include, for example:

  • Annual summer-long forums on philosophy and theology with young Europeans in Norway

  • Lectures at universities and other institutions

  • Teaching college courses on logic, ethics, comparative religion, and apologetics

  • Research and writing

  • Leading conferences on how Christian thought can help restore a broken world

  • Personal mentoring with young professionals and students

In our post-truth times, there is an immense need for Dr. Dooyema’s gifting and knowledge. Research shows that many people in the West are abandoning belief in God and/or leaving churches, in part because they lack personal and intellectual opportunities to think carefully about their questions. He helps to fill that gap.

Dr. Dooyema’s work has been multiplied exponentially by the vital contributions of his wife, Annette. Together they have served hundreds of young people in the US and Europe, including through mentoring and hospitality. Her contributions will continue as Dr. Dooyema steps into this new leadership role.

How to Support the Dooyemas

You can support Darrell and Annette by sending a check to

Global Commerce Network

P.O. Box 51455, Colorado Springs, CO 80949-1455

* In the memo line, please write “GCN-Dooyema.” GCN will send you a tax receipt. There is no administrative fee for contributions by check *

You can also contribute to the Dooyema’s work online through the New Horizons Foundation, which manages GCN’s online donations and adds additional financial accountability (beyond our board of directors). For online giving, please click here For those who give online, please set up an account with New Horizons on their website. Doing so will enable you to manage donations and access tax documents. The New Horizons administrative fee is 8 percent, of which 3 percent covers credit card charges.

For questions, please write to glenn@globalcommercenetwork.com