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Stated clerks of all CRCNA classes were invited to spend three days in California for training, fellowship, and support.

Efosa Ojomo discussed how market-creating innovation is needed for sustainability and poverty alleviation.

Steven Timmermans, who served as executive director of the CRCNA from July 2014 through February 2020, has released a book on followership.

Dr. Esau McCaulley suggests that Black theology reveals biblical truths and a range of experiences that can help to transform the Christian church today.

Jamie McIntosh has been approved by the World Renew-Canada board to serve as Canadian executive director pending ratification by Synod 2023.

Dr. Noah Toly’s January Series talk discussed how a liberal arts education equips students to respond to the challenges and opportunities of our times.

Dee Recker, longtime director of Synodical Services, has retired after 23 years with the CRCNA. She shares answers to questions about her experiences in this role.

In her January Series talk, Kerri Arsenault discussed her town’s paper mill legacy and the tensions between industry and environmental care.

As of January 1, the staff and programs of Raise Up Global Ministries have joined with Resonate Global Mission.

In his January Series presentation, Ken Jennings shared stories from his time on Jeopardy! and why it’s helpful to take an interest in everything.

The Office of General Secretary received many questions from CRC officebearers and churches about gravamina last fall and we are aware that several overtures are being considered by the classes.

Disabled author and scholar Amy Kenny shared at the January Series how discrimination against disabled people is prevalent in the church and how that hurts us all.

The term gravamen has been much discussed lately, at least in council and classical leadership circles. Here is what you need to know.

January Series speaker Nate Mook discussed his work helping to supply food for victims of disasters and the war in Ukraine.

In August a group of teenagers from Michigan painted a wall in Costa Rica. The people they met taught them lessons to take home.

January Series speaker Sara Hendren told stories of people who use their bodies in various ways to confront and adapt to physical challenges.

In her presentation at the 2023 January Series, Mónica Guzmán suggested that curiosity and listening can be powerful tools in bridging division between people with differing opinions.

In 2016, First CRC in Grand Rapids, Mich., received $100,000 to help with a renovation project. This year 80 additional churches may receive similar help.

From synodical decisions to leadership changes to special events to worldwide ministry concerns, the CRCNA has had a momentous year.

Within the past year and a half, Resonate has sent more than 30 new missionaries to the field.

Jeong Gho, a missionary with Resonate Global Mission, led a special chapel for 51 Korean students at Calvin Theological Seminary and their families.

Zachary King, general secretary, and Al Postma, Canadian transitional executive director, share an advent reflection.

The CRCNA has a long history of working in Haiti. Following months of gang violence, World Renew and Resonate are continuing in their ministry there.

There was no church where retirees Roger and Evelyn lived. Instead, the new Christians grew in faith through a radio program until a church began.