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Thoughtful book exposes the invisible ways in which white Christian privilege disadvantages racial and religious minorities in America.

Surveying pastors in the United States in April and July, LifeWay Research found an increase in the reporting of disagreement and conflict as high pressure points in ministry.

Calvin University is among many schools in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities making statements and changes this summer.

Members of the Neland Stitchers group at Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church, in Grand Rapids, Mich., are sewing and sharing face masks for use during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Telling the church what the church is doing is the job of The Banner news editors and correspondents.

Our current moment in history has laid bare my insecurities, deficiencies, and anxieties of being a pastor.

Christian magazine Sojourners has replaced founder and president Jim Wallis as editor in chief and announced a new policy of editorial independence from the organization's advocacy work.

I’d rather believe the lie that only old people will die in this pandemic and that I’m invincible.

Retelling of the classic 1911 novel slathers the source material with unnecessary magic.

The remarkable story of the mission that inspired a nation to donate massive relief to Ireland during the potato famine.

Neal Rylaarsdam, an approachable pastor who loved blessing others, died June 4.

I grew up with constant criticism from my parents. I don’t want to hurt my children like I was hurt, but I can’t seem to stop being critical. Help!

Changes keep coming, and like waves on the shore, I can’t stop them. As Mom’s disease progresses, we have no choice but to move along with it.

As we start this school year, we know things will be different.

Taylor Swift’s surprise album reflects the mood of a society struggling to come to terms with an unexpected global health crisis. 

A young super-genius has to outwit high-tech fairies to rescue his father

The inspiring story of Rebecca Bender's escape from a life of being bought and sold through human trafficking and her journey to find purpose from her past.

A modern fable for all ages that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.

Amid concerns of “how the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic crisis have continued to destroy lives and livelihood around the world,” four Christian organizations propose economic changes for consideration at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November 2020.

As community health responses to COVID-19 impose restrictions on gatherings and border crossings, three examples from Christian Reformed Churches in British Columbia show how pastors have been a ministry of presence to families needing a different kind of memorial.

Words people use while expressing anger are easy targets to undermine the feelings they are expressing.

Resonate ministry leaders challenged cohort participants to go for walks in their neighborhoods, check in with neighbors, and experiment with different ways to connect with people.

I don’t think I’m alone in saying that lately, I’ve been frustrated.