Sometimes we read missionary stories and place them in a special category — as if they belong to a world apart from our daily lives. We picture “people of great faith,” traveling across oceans, learning new languages, and trusting God in extraordinary ways.
Thrive is excited to share a new resource on multi-sensory worship practices developed by the Disability Ministry Network!
What Is It?
I’ve been into church all my life.
If your situation, priorities or goals have evolved, or if it’s been a while since the last time you looked at your legal documents, it’s time for a thorough review.
ReFrame Ministries is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Groundwork, our Bible teaching radio and podcast program.
A number of members and assemblies in the CRC have asked, in response to recent synodical decisions about gravamen, about the space allowed for officebearers who are wrestling with particular doctrines.
Running a Sunday school program takes more than curriculum and craft supplies. It calls for creativity, flexibility, and, most importantly, a deep care for the children and youth who walk through the door each week.
In many churches today, boys and girls participate in general, mixed-gender programs and youth groups (middle- and high-school), but research and experience show that gender-specific ministries still have a vital role.
The updated Church Order and Its Supplements 2025, reflecting the decisions of Synod 2025, which met in June, is now available in digital format for immediate access and download at crcna.org/SynodResources.
September is suicide awareness month in Canada and the US.
Sometimes it's difficult to talk about your ministry with other people. It can be exhausting repeating the same pitch over and over again. It also can take away time from your work.
Recent articles in the Banner by Rev. Aaron Vriesman and Rev. Eric Dirksen & Rev.
A number of years ago, something was brought to my attention that made me revisit the narrative I had been taught regarding Barak and Deborah in Judges 4.
Thrive is excited to share a new resource designed to support churches in the important work of employing and caring for staff. Employment Essentials provides practical tools and guidance for every stage of the employment
Jails don’t always have locks and bars, but many people are confined anyway – folks that stumble about trying to find some kind of life that will satisfy; they avoid Jesus while searching and never finding peace within. Sometimes it’s due to personal choice and sometimes wandering is thrust
A couple of years ago I was asked by Classis Toronto to write a report about a possibly unique model for pulpit supply when a church is vacant called "Team Preaching." Rather than having individual pulpit supply which is all disjointed, this model coordinates a preaching team to work together on
Looking for ways to be more intentional in your year-end giving? Join us online on Wednesday, November 5, for Strategies for the Giving Season, a special livestream event with Barnabas Foundation’s Jim Bakke, J.D.
Many faithful supporters have discovered they can no longer give enough in a single year to exceed the standard deduction threshold in the U.S. (because of its increase in recent years). As a result, they miss out on some of the tax benefits that come with their generosity.
Disability Awareness Sunday is quickly approaching! It's celebrated on October 12 in all RCA churches and on October 19 in all CRC churches. Creating a church where Everybody Belongs and Everybody Serves requires everyone’s participation.