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The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates finds the large-scale biannual events to be too costly and not popular enough to continue. Council voices in favor of the events urge CRC not to lose emphasis on relationship.

At its February meeting the Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates endorsed an allocation of next year’s ministry shares with 29.5% going to congregational ministries,  27% to the CRC’s governance offices, 19.5 % to Resonate and so on.

The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church met by video conference Feb. 15-17.

Meeting separately Feb. 16, the boards that govern Christian Reformed Church ministry in the U.S. and in Canada heard reports, discussed nominees, and made plans for continued ministry work in each country.

A treaty was made between the Haudensaunee and the Dutch in 1613. To commemorate this treaty, the Haudensaunee made a two-row wampum treaty belt.

Pádraig Ó Tuama reads and discusses brilliant poems in this illuminating podcast.

he Desert of Compassion provides daily Lenten sustenance inspired by sacred Scripture, present-day teachings, and personal experience.

What’s in a name? Something very important, it seems.

The wise woman did not mock, embarrass, or belittle the man. She waited for the right time to express her opinion to him.

Our family has gotten into the habit of streaming worship rather than attending in person. As adults, we meet regularly with our small group, but what is the downside for our kids?

The CRC’s Council of Delegates is recommending Synod 2023 appoint Resonate Global Mission’s current acting Canada director as the agency’s new director.

Part of the goal of the series, says the president of the group behind it, is to highlight the conservative theological stances of many Black Christians.

Filled with two freshly made meals and accompanying produce and dairy, Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church’s bi-weekly food boxes are meeting a need in its Trenton, Ont., community.

Cor Pool, known as a kind and compassionate person who loved sharing the love of Jesus, died Jan. 22. He was 71.

These choices are based on our entries to the Evangelical Press Association and the Associated Church Press awards competitions.

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet Nikki Giovanni crafts an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.

The sequel to Black Panther honors the late Chadwick Boseman, who played King T’Challa, and offers insights into the grieving process.

An inspiring memoir of resilience by a young survivor of the war in Ukraine, as told through her diary entries—a harrowing and ultimately hopeful survival story.

Students have packed the chapel and overflow spaces at Asbury University for nearly a week, holding round-the-clock prayer and worship.

“We are one of the premier athletics programs in all of Division III, and so why not add more offerings that meet the needs of our students?” said Dr. Wiebe Boer, president of Calvin University.

A thoughtful response to those struggling with faith and the church.

Selah celebrates 25 years in the Christian music industry with its “Greatest Hymns Vol. 3,” including “Put Your Hand in the Hand” and a Twila Paris medley.

Intergenerational churches are those that are intentional about bringing different generations together in a mutual, influential relationship so that they can achieve common goals.