Planting Seeds for Ongoing Mission Both Carmen Bautista and Uri Alcivar received support to attend Calvin Theological Seminary. Now the two graduates from Mexico are heading to Belgium to invest in others. Classis Huron: 50 Years of Campus Ministry What began in the 1970s as a way to minister to CRC young adults now serves students from diverse backgrounds and shapes campus culture from within. Hearts Exchanged at Calvin Seminary A new course at Calvin Theological Seminary helps to prepare ministers to participate more fully in the journey of reconciliation with Indigenous people. Discipleship Training for Korean Churches A seminar focused on small and medium-sized immigrant churches convened in Banff, Alta., Oct 2-5. B.C. Church Leaders Meet for Inaugural Conference More than 140 church leaders and staff from 18 Christian Reformed congregations recently gathered at New Life Christian Reformed Church in Abbotsford, B.C. Thrive Disability Training Promotes Belonging A Thrive training on Oct. 11 focused on nurturing belonging for all people in and around faith communities. Effective Mentoring: From a Wish to a Reality A collaborative event in Houston, Tex., gave Hispanic ministry leaders the opportunity to grow their mentoring skills and envision a future of church planting. The Only Minister on Campus Being the only spiritual-support person on campus, provides George Koopmans “the opportunity—and the responsibility—to work with everybody from all faith backgrounds.” An Internship in Advocacy Canadian students benefit from an internship in Ottawa with the CRCNA’s Centre for Public Dialogue. Calvin Announces 2024 January Series Speakers this year include national podcasters and journalists, a world-renowned rock climber, a French-American jazz pianist, an American legal scholar, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict This past weekend, many of us were shocked and horrified to hear about the unexpected attack that happened in southern Israel. Hispanic Heritage Day Video In honor of the CRCNA’s Hispanic members and churches, a short, fun video explores the Spanish language for Hispanic Heritage Day. Reaching People Who Are “Down and Out” Every spring and summer, John Lee and others walk the streets surrounding their church, handing out Today devotions and sharing their faith in Christ. Caring for Volunteers Many congregations are struggling to find and retain volunteers. Thrive offers a workshop to assist churches in their volunteer programs. Thriving Together Initiative Reaches Conclusion The CRCNA recently concluded a five-year program funded by a $998,990 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help pastors thrive in ministry. Trinity Announces New President The Trinity Christian College board has confirmed Dr. Aaron Kuecker as the college’s ninth president. CRC Member to Serve in Fuller Youth Institute Initiative Myriam Kalmbach has been named as a young adult advisor to Fuller Youth Institute for research on young adult ministry. Seeing through the Eyes of a Guest Fruitport (Mich.) CRC’s food bank has become a doorway for local recipients into the church. Church Offers Podcast for Faith Formation A church in Oakville, Ont., has started a podcast to stay connected with its members and offer tools for living their faith in a complex world. Connecting and Resourcing for Safer Churches Carolyn, Natasha, and Abby are starting off their roles as classis safe church coordinators by connecting to churches and improving access to resources. Redeemer University Opens Innovation Centre On Sept. 29, Redeemer University celebrated the grand opening of its Innovation Centre, offering a makerspace, mentoring, hands-on learning opportunities, and events. Prison Ministry Bears Fruit for Church Plant One year ago, Pablo Lee started visiting a local prison to fill a ministry need. This summer, two former inmates celebrated their baptisms. Resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th 2023 is the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Emeritus Professor Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Calvin University professor emeritus Corwin Smidt received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on the intersection of American religion and politics. Pagination First Previous … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 … Next Last
Planting Seeds for Ongoing Mission Both Carmen Bautista and Uri Alcivar received support to attend Calvin Theological Seminary. Now the two graduates from Mexico are heading to Belgium to invest in others.
Classis Huron: 50 Years of Campus Ministry What began in the 1970s as a way to minister to CRC young adults now serves students from diverse backgrounds and shapes campus culture from within.
Hearts Exchanged at Calvin Seminary A new course at Calvin Theological Seminary helps to prepare ministers to participate more fully in the journey of reconciliation with Indigenous people.
Discipleship Training for Korean Churches A seminar focused on small and medium-sized immigrant churches convened in Banff, Alta., Oct 2-5.
B.C. Church Leaders Meet for Inaugural Conference More than 140 church leaders and staff from 18 Christian Reformed congregations recently gathered at New Life Christian Reformed Church in Abbotsford, B.C.
Thrive Disability Training Promotes Belonging A Thrive training on Oct. 11 focused on nurturing belonging for all people in and around faith communities.
Effective Mentoring: From a Wish to a Reality A collaborative event in Houston, Tex., gave Hispanic ministry leaders the opportunity to grow their mentoring skills and envision a future of church planting.
The Only Minister on Campus Being the only spiritual-support person on campus, provides George Koopmans “the opportunity—and the responsibility—to work with everybody from all faith backgrounds.”
An Internship in Advocacy Canadian students benefit from an internship in Ottawa with the CRCNA’s Centre for Public Dialogue.
Calvin Announces 2024 January Series Speakers this year include national podcasters and journalists, a world-renowned rock climber, a French-American jazz pianist, an American legal scholar, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict This past weekend, many of us were shocked and horrified to hear about the unexpected attack that happened in southern Israel.
Hispanic Heritage Day Video In honor of the CRCNA’s Hispanic members and churches, a short, fun video explores the Spanish language for Hispanic Heritage Day.
Reaching People Who Are “Down and Out” Every spring and summer, John Lee and others walk the streets surrounding their church, handing out Today devotions and sharing their faith in Christ.
Caring for Volunteers Many congregations are struggling to find and retain volunteers. Thrive offers a workshop to assist churches in their volunteer programs.
Thriving Together Initiative Reaches Conclusion The CRCNA recently concluded a five-year program funded by a $998,990 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help pastors thrive in ministry.
Trinity Announces New President The Trinity Christian College board has confirmed Dr. Aaron Kuecker as the college’s ninth president.
CRC Member to Serve in Fuller Youth Institute Initiative Myriam Kalmbach has been named as a young adult advisor to Fuller Youth Institute for research on young adult ministry.
Seeing through the Eyes of a Guest Fruitport (Mich.) CRC’s food bank has become a doorway for local recipients into the church.
Church Offers Podcast for Faith Formation A church in Oakville, Ont., has started a podcast to stay connected with its members and offer tools for living their faith in a complex world.
Connecting and Resourcing for Safer Churches Carolyn, Natasha, and Abby are starting off their roles as classis safe church coordinators by connecting to churches and improving access to resources.
Redeemer University Opens Innovation Centre On Sept. 29, Redeemer University celebrated the grand opening of its Innovation Centre, offering a makerspace, mentoring, hands-on learning opportunities, and events.
Prison Ministry Bears Fruit for Church Plant One year ago, Pablo Lee started visiting a local prison to fill a ministry need. This summer, two former inmates celebrated their baptisms.
Resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th 2023 is the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
Emeritus Professor Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Calvin University professor emeritus Corwin Smidt received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on the intersection of American religion and politics.