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Continuing the Intergenerational Conversation

Spark Dialogue is a new podcast that explores ways to bring young people more intimately into the life of a church.
Dave DenHaan

Meet Dave DenHaan, Your Classis and Council Leadership Consultant

Learn about Dave Den Haan's work at Thrive and how he can serve your church & classis.
Elaine May

Meet Elaine May, Your Congregational Renewal Consultant

Learn about Elaine May’s work at Thrive supporting congregational renewal.
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Information on the Thrive LEAD Scholarship

Learn how minority students can apply for support for education as a future CRCNA leader.

Safe Church Conference Encourages Action

The 28th annual inter-classis safe church conference took place on March 1 in Waterloo, Ont.
Forty-six pastors’ wives from across North America gathered in Niagara Falls, Ont., for a time of reflection, connection, and rejuvenation.

Pastors’ Spouses Meet at the Falls

Against the backdrop of Niagara Falls, pastors' wives met for an uplifting time of encouragement.

Meet Katie, Your Worship Consultant

Learn about Katie Roelofs and how her work at Thrive can support your church.
Julia Rathbun

Meet Julia, Your Safe Church Consultant

Learn about Julia Rathbun and how her work at Thrive can support your church.
Ben Van Arragon

Meet Ben, Your Pastor Wellbeing Consultant

Learn about Ben VanArragon and how his work at Thrive can support your church's pastors.
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2025 Annual Day of Prayer

Join with all across the CRC denomination on March 12, 2025 for the Annual Day of Prayer.
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Disability Advocates Support Belonging, Participation in Their Churches

As of 2024, there are 384 church disability advocates, representing about 40% of the churches, and 23 out of 49 classes have a regional disability advocate.
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US Immigration Guide for Churches

Thrive offers this resource as one tool that congregations and leaders can use as they seek to minister faithfully in complex and shifting circumstances.
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A Day in the Life of a Regional Coordinator

Learn about the amazing day-to-day work of our regional connectors.
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Meet Gloria, your Administrative Coordinator at Thrive!

Learn about Gloria’s work, helping keep Thrive serving well!
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Learning from the Intercultural Development Inventory assessment tool

Used as a comprehensive tool for assessing and developing intercultural competence, the IDI is essential for effectively engaging in a multicultural church environment.
Jill Benson

Faith Formation at Home and at Church

We asked Jill Benson to share reflections on her work in the CRC involving faith formation, the resources or events that excite her, and the impact she sees throughout CRC congregations.

Helping Churches Clarify Their Identity

Churches in Minnesota and New Mexico prepared for the future with the help of Thriving Essentials.
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Resources for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2025

On January 19, Christian Reformed congregations across North America will gather to observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Here are some suggested resources from Thrive to use.