Inspire ‘Light’ Won’t Be So Light Four speakers will be talking at Inspire “Light,” a free online conference to be held Aug. 3-6. CRCNA Haitian Staff Safe In the wake of the assassination of Haiti’s president, CRCNA staff ask for prayers. ‘Fast Science and Slow Ethics’ Dr. James Rusthoven is the CRCNA representative to the Canadian Council of Churches’ Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group. Calvin Grad Crosses another Finish Line on Commencement Day In May, on the same day he graduated — but not in person — from Calvin University, Mitch Wong competed in an Ironman competition in Tulsa, Okla. Seminary Undergoing Major Renovation Calvin Theological Seminary is revamping much of its facility, with the work running through early 2022. Roorda To Leave Canadian Ministries Role The CRCNA Canada Corporation board has decided to part ways with Darren Roorda, who has served as the Canadian ministries director. Bivocational Pastors Share Joys, Challenges Through Financial Shalom’s Bivocational Growth Fellowship, pastors are finding creative ways to make an income while serving churches. Building Interfaith Friendships A meeting of the minds and hearts between Christians and Muslims was a main theme of Journeys into Friendship sponsored by Resonate Global Mission. Denomination Calls for Year of Prayer Looking ahead to Synod 2022, the Council of Delegates asks CRCNA leaders and members to join in times of prayer. Equipped for a Crisis When Nigerian schools began to re-open for in-person learning, an innovative program helped educators figure out how to do so safely. Women’s Ordination Milestone The CRCNA reached a milestone as its 200th and the 201st women pastors were ordained earlier this year. Having Spiritual Conversations A Global Coffee Break and Resonate Global Mission workshop trains participants to connect with neighbors in caring ways as they share the good news of Jesus. Raise Up to Join CRCNA On June 25, the board of Raise Up Global Ministries voted to merge with the Christian Reformed Church in North America Michigan Corporation. Walking with Christ in the Middle East Students are walking out their faith in many ways in the cradle of ancient Christianity. Experiencing That ‘You Heard Me’ Moment As a professional counselor in the Chicago area, Ginnette Yonkman witnesses a lot of brokenness on a daily basis. Sharing God’s Story in Jamaica Lois grew up in a pastor’s family in the country village of Frankfield, surrounded by the green hills of Jamaica. She looks back fondly on those formative years and on her parents’ 44 years of mission and witness to the people of Jamaica and to the world. The Path of Mission in a COVID Year Resonate Global Mission and ReFrame Ministries shared ministry highlights with the COD, along with a report evaluating the state of Global Mission in the CRCNA. Second Meeting ‘In Lieu of Synod’ A special meeting of the Council of Delegates took place in lieu of synod to deal with matters that were deemed essential and unable to wait for Synod 2022. State of the Church: Hopeful and Promising The following speech was given by executive director Colin Watson on June 15 during a special meeting of the Council of Delegates in lieu of synod. Healing Trauma and Giving Hope In her role as a spiritual care practitioner and psychotherapist, CRC chaplain Alida van Dijk keeps an eye open for ways in which her clients may experience God in their lives. Dancing on a Red Line China’s Communist Party will recognize it’s 100 year anniversary in July. The celebration has also caused a heightened censorship in religious publications and web content. Partnering in Translation Raise Up Global Ministries and Crossroads Prison Ministries have set up a translation partnership to help reach more prisoners worldwide. A ‘Startling’ New Start A mostly Spanish-speaking congregation has a new pastor, Rev. Ron Chu, who speaks English and Korean. Michael Le Roy to Leave Calvin University Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University for nearly 10 years has announced that he is leaving Calvin to spend more time with his family. Pagination First Previous … Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Current page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 … Next Last
Inspire ‘Light’ Won’t Be So Light Four speakers will be talking at Inspire “Light,” a free online conference to be held Aug. 3-6.
CRCNA Haitian Staff Safe In the wake of the assassination of Haiti’s president, CRCNA staff ask for prayers.
‘Fast Science and Slow Ethics’ Dr. James Rusthoven is the CRCNA representative to the Canadian Council of Churches’ Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group.
Calvin Grad Crosses another Finish Line on Commencement Day In May, on the same day he graduated — but not in person — from Calvin University, Mitch Wong competed in an Ironman competition in Tulsa, Okla.
Seminary Undergoing Major Renovation Calvin Theological Seminary is revamping much of its facility, with the work running through early 2022.
Roorda To Leave Canadian Ministries Role The CRCNA Canada Corporation board has decided to part ways with Darren Roorda, who has served as the Canadian ministries director.
Bivocational Pastors Share Joys, Challenges Through Financial Shalom’s Bivocational Growth Fellowship, pastors are finding creative ways to make an income while serving churches.
Building Interfaith Friendships A meeting of the minds and hearts between Christians and Muslims was a main theme of Journeys into Friendship sponsored by Resonate Global Mission.
Denomination Calls for Year of Prayer Looking ahead to Synod 2022, the Council of Delegates asks CRCNA leaders and members to join in times of prayer.
Equipped for a Crisis When Nigerian schools began to re-open for in-person learning, an innovative program helped educators figure out how to do so safely.
Women’s Ordination Milestone The CRCNA reached a milestone as its 200th and the 201st women pastors were ordained earlier this year.
Having Spiritual Conversations A Global Coffee Break and Resonate Global Mission workshop trains participants to connect with neighbors in caring ways as they share the good news of Jesus.
Raise Up to Join CRCNA On June 25, the board of Raise Up Global Ministries voted to merge with the Christian Reformed Church in North America Michigan Corporation.
Walking with Christ in the Middle East Students are walking out their faith in many ways in the cradle of ancient Christianity.
Experiencing That ‘You Heard Me’ Moment As a professional counselor in the Chicago area, Ginnette Yonkman witnesses a lot of brokenness on a daily basis.
Sharing God’s Story in Jamaica Lois grew up in a pastor’s family in the country village of Frankfield, surrounded by the green hills of Jamaica. She looks back fondly on those formative years and on her parents’ 44 years of mission and witness to the people of Jamaica and to the world.
The Path of Mission in a COVID Year Resonate Global Mission and ReFrame Ministries shared ministry highlights with the COD, along with a report evaluating the state of Global Mission in the CRCNA.
Second Meeting ‘In Lieu of Synod’ A special meeting of the Council of Delegates took place in lieu of synod to deal with matters that were deemed essential and unable to wait for Synod 2022.
State of the Church: Hopeful and Promising The following speech was given by executive director Colin Watson on June 15 during a special meeting of the Council of Delegates in lieu of synod.
Healing Trauma and Giving Hope In her role as a spiritual care practitioner and psychotherapist, CRC chaplain Alida van Dijk keeps an eye open for ways in which her clients may experience God in their lives.
Dancing on a Red Line China’s Communist Party will recognize it’s 100 year anniversary in July. The celebration has also caused a heightened censorship in religious publications and web content.
Partnering in Translation Raise Up Global Ministries and Crossroads Prison Ministries have set up a translation partnership to help reach more prisoners worldwide.
A ‘Startling’ New Start A mostly Spanish-speaking congregation has a new pastor, Rev. Ron Chu, who speaks English and Korean.
Michael Le Roy to Leave Calvin University Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University for nearly 10 years has announced that he is leaving Calvin to spend more time with his family.