A Note from the General Secretary Following Synod Synod concluded its annual deliberations last week Thursday with an encouragement from the synod president, Rev. Derek Buikema, to be gentle. Braille Resources Find Home Braille resources, including a Bible, some creeds and confessions, and a machine to create braille resources have been shared with CRC members for use in ministry. Responding to Major Flooding in Iowa World Renew Disaster Response Services is organizing a response to severe flooding in northwestern Iowa that began on Saturday, June 22. Dordt Professor Researches Advent Preaching Dr. Kyle Dieleman has been awarded a grant to research the role of Advent preaching in shaping Christian life and practice. Synod 2024 Begins Highlights from the first five days of Synod 2024. Thrive Hosts Creative Worship Listening Session What if we engaged in worship without relying on words? Pastors Gather at Revelation 7 Retreat In April, over 40 pastors gathered in Anaheim, Calif., for the Revelation 7 Pastors Retreat. David Brooks and Anne Snyder at Campus Ministry Lecture Series Geneva Campus Ministry at the University of Iowa welcomed two high-profile speakers at their lecture series. Joel Vande Werken Appointed as Interim Associate Director of Synodical Services The new associate director anticipates synod as “a time to witness to God’s grace and trust that he will lead and guide us forward.” Rediscovering a Piece of Chinese History Christian-themed Chinese posters from 80-100 years ago help to reveal a rich heritage of teaching and evangelism media in China. A Decade of Community Gardening John Calvin CRC’s community garden in Truro, N.S., addresses food insecurity and promotes environmental stewardship. Guide to Synod 2024 Here is a summary of what will be discussed when synod meets June 14-20 on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich. Colin Watson Earns First D.Min. from Calvin Seminary Colin Watson, Sr., former executive director of the CRCNA, became the first person to earn a doctor of ministry degree from Calvin Theological Seminary. Young People in Haiti Hard at Work The community residents in Bainet, Haiti, no longer need to walk the long, rocky path to gather water for drinking, cleaning, and bathing. Remembering Bette Bosma For 16 years Bette Bosma taught in the education department at Calvin University, supporting students in their big dreams and helping them become reality. Bringing Leaders and Congregations Together On Ascension Day three congregations in Kalamazoo, Mich., joined together for worship. It was an example of what can happen when church leaders connect. Youth Lead Ecumenical Worship Recently the young people of Charlottetown (PEI) CRC decided to partner with the youth of several area churches to lead an ecumenical worship service. Getting Korean and English Leaders Together When Korean pastors of Christian Reformed churches gathered in Chicago, Ill., for the recent Korean Ministers’ Association conference, they focused not only on Korean issues. Reconciliation through Food As part of this year’s materials for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canadian Indigenous Ministries is offering an exclusive collection of five Indigenous recipes. May 2024 Council of Delegates Highlights The Council of Delegates of the CRCNA met at Cascade Fellowship CRC in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 1-3, 2024. Thrive Launches Updated Retirement Resource A newly updated resource from Thrive is designed to support pastors who are asking questions and navigating challenges about retirement. Addressing Impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery In April 2024 two Indigenous representatives of the CRC participated at a meeting of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Korean Pastors Discuss Emotions and Counseling Prof. Jong Chun Lee shared with Korean CRC pastors about being emotionally healthy Christians and provided tips for pastoral counseling. Korean General Assembly and Conference Held Seventy people including Korean pastors and spouses from across North America gathered in Chicago for this year’s CRCNA Korean general assembly. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next Last
A Note from the General Secretary Following Synod Synod concluded its annual deliberations last week Thursday with an encouragement from the synod president, Rev. Derek Buikema, to be gentle.
Braille Resources Find Home Braille resources, including a Bible, some creeds and confessions, and a machine to create braille resources have been shared with CRC members for use in ministry.
Responding to Major Flooding in Iowa World Renew Disaster Response Services is organizing a response to severe flooding in northwestern Iowa that began on Saturday, June 22.
Dordt Professor Researches Advent Preaching Dr. Kyle Dieleman has been awarded a grant to research the role of Advent preaching in shaping Christian life and practice.
Thrive Hosts Creative Worship Listening Session What if we engaged in worship without relying on words?
Pastors Gather at Revelation 7 Retreat In April, over 40 pastors gathered in Anaheim, Calif., for the Revelation 7 Pastors Retreat.
David Brooks and Anne Snyder at Campus Ministry Lecture Series Geneva Campus Ministry at the University of Iowa welcomed two high-profile speakers at their lecture series.
Joel Vande Werken Appointed as Interim Associate Director of Synodical Services The new associate director anticipates synod as “a time to witness to God’s grace and trust that he will lead and guide us forward.”
Rediscovering a Piece of Chinese History Christian-themed Chinese posters from 80-100 years ago help to reveal a rich heritage of teaching and evangelism media in China.
A Decade of Community Gardening John Calvin CRC’s community garden in Truro, N.S., addresses food insecurity and promotes environmental stewardship.
Guide to Synod 2024 Here is a summary of what will be discussed when synod meets June 14-20 on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Colin Watson Earns First D.Min. from Calvin Seminary Colin Watson, Sr., former executive director of the CRCNA, became the first person to earn a doctor of ministry degree from Calvin Theological Seminary.
Young People in Haiti Hard at Work The community residents in Bainet, Haiti, no longer need to walk the long, rocky path to gather water for drinking, cleaning, and bathing.
Remembering Bette Bosma For 16 years Bette Bosma taught in the education department at Calvin University, supporting students in their big dreams and helping them become reality.
Bringing Leaders and Congregations Together On Ascension Day three congregations in Kalamazoo, Mich., joined together for worship. It was an example of what can happen when church leaders connect.
Youth Lead Ecumenical Worship Recently the young people of Charlottetown (PEI) CRC decided to partner with the youth of several area churches to lead an ecumenical worship service.
Getting Korean and English Leaders Together When Korean pastors of Christian Reformed churches gathered in Chicago, Ill., for the recent Korean Ministers’ Association conference, they focused not only on Korean issues.
Reconciliation through Food As part of this year’s materials for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canadian Indigenous Ministries is offering an exclusive collection of five Indigenous recipes.
May 2024 Council of Delegates Highlights The Council of Delegates of the CRCNA met at Cascade Fellowship CRC in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 1-3, 2024.
Thrive Launches Updated Retirement Resource A newly updated resource from Thrive is designed to support pastors who are asking questions and navigating challenges about retirement.
Addressing Impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery In April 2024 two Indigenous representatives of the CRC participated at a meeting of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
Korean Pastors Discuss Emotions and Counseling Prof. Jong Chun Lee shared with Korean CRC pastors about being emotionally healthy Christians and provided tips for pastoral counseling.
Korean General Assembly and Conference Held Seventy people including Korean pastors and spouses from across North America gathered in Chicago for this year’s CRCNA Korean general assembly.