In recent times, conversations about immigration and refugees have become more prominent in both Canada and the United States. Yet for many churches in the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), working in these areas is nothing new.
Navigating the spiritual landscape of children, teens, and young adults can be both rewarding and challenging.
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*All examples of premium costs, benefits and terms are current as of writing in December 2021. *For US edition, follow this link.
May 14, 11 a.m. (Central) / 12 p.m. (Eastern) Learn how the Stewards Fund, a Christ-honoring donor-advised fund, can simplify your giving and amplify your Kingdom impact!
Anxiety is something many of us experience, whether it is due to personal battles, concerns for our loved ones, or the overwhelming weight of the world around us. But we are not alone in such times.
Dear CRC Family,
What is a Thrive Ministry Consultant?
What is your role at the CRCNA? How did you come to your position?I'm Ben Van Arragon, the Pastor Wellbeing Consultant for Thrive. I came to this role after 20 years of congregational pastoral ministry preceded by formal training in both counseling and theology.
Council of Delegates? Executive Director? Canadian Board? US Board? Calvin Theological Seminary? Thrive? ReFrame? World Renew? Resonate? Synod?
Synod has designated the second Wednesday in March (March 12, 2025) as the Annual Day of Prayer.
Don't forget to Register!! Week 3 starts next week and you won't want to miss it!
Happy Birthday to the Network! We're sooooo excited to be able to celebrate the Network's 15th birthday!
On February 13, Thrive hosted two roundtables for Lent and Easter worship planning. There were many good ideas shared for everything from Ash Wednesday, to Lenten themes, visuals, experiential Holy Week services, and Easter. Below you will find a recording of one of those sessions.
The Council of Delegates (COD) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met via video conferencing on February 5-7, 2025. During this meeting, the COD spent time in prayer, received reports, held discussions, and made decisions. Highlights from this meeting are available below.
Each year, by synodical mandate, copies of the Agenda and Acts of Synod are distributed to the churches and pastors free of charge. Though synod has set the number of copies sent to each church as “not less than four” (Acts of Synod 1986
Context and Pastoral Response
As the Chinese Ministry leader of ReFrame Ministries, Pastor Jerry An has a deep understanding of faith and digital media in China. In his work, he often explores the intersection of technology, government policy, and religious freedom.
What's your role at the CRCNA? How did you come to your position? My name is Lauren Leitzelar, and I serve as the Human Resources Generalist for the CRCNA-US HR department. I began my career as the US HR Assistant in August 2021, during my senior year at Davenport University.
What times in your life have you felt lonely?