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Rev. Ron Klimp, director of the Christian Reformed Church’s Chaplaincy and Care ministry, is retiring
In Memoriam: Rev. Louis Edward Kok
1929-2017As pastor and chaplain, Lou Kok has been described by many as a good man.
Bill Lewis was a man who loved mercy, sought justice, and walked humbly with God.
World Relief has announced it will lay off more than 140 staff members and close five local offices
What do roofs and roasted roulade have in common?
With more than 1,000 vehicles received and nearly 850 vehicles given to people in need of reliable transportation,
Speaking at a forum on tolerance, the former U.S. religious freedom ambassador said complaints about religious freedom problems in this country pale in comparison
A desire to spend more time outside inspired Rev. Phil Boender to start the Water & Woods group
Steven Timmermans, executive director of the Christian Reformed Church, recently signed a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump
Two of the thousands of people to march on Washington, D.C., in the annual March for Life this January were middle-school students from Northern Michigan Christian School.
The high school youth group of Jubilee Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in St. Catharines, Ont., attended a celebration of World Hijab Day
Two Christian Reformed churches in Guelph, Ont., were honored last month by the Muslim Society of Guelph
After hosting a seminar on depression in 2015,Taber (Alberta) Christian Reformed Church identified a need in their community
Redeemer University College student Jesseca Brown has broken a significant basketball record
At an age when many are still going to school, 22-year-old Getenet Timmermans is starting one.
At First Christian Reformed Church in Grand Haven, Mich., one person’s trash is another person’s opportunity to be of service.
“There are a lot of cold people [without homes], and there are also a lot of warm, empty churches,”
In Memoriam: Rev. Edwin Walhout
1926-2017Edwin Walhout lived his entire life in service to his Lord.
When the church they attended closed, Brian and Betsy Turnbull longed to see a thriving ministry in their neighborhood
What do pastors think about social or political issues?
On January 30, Steven Timmermans, executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America released a statement
A week after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, throngs of anti-abortion marchers gathered near the White House