Make-a-Will Month Slides
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Considering Church Unity and Separation From the Belgic Confession
Christ’s Call to Unity
Getting the Whole Picture: A Missing Piece of the Women in Office Puzzle
Our denomination, the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has long wrestled with women’s roles in the church.
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Beyond the Headlines: Faith, Community and the Stories that Shape Us
Thrive, World Renew, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue are excited to announce our new justice education series.
A Letter to Christian Reformed and Reformed Communities
Dear Pastors and Leaders in the Christian Reformed and Reformed Communities, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Choosing Love
Jesus loved greatly and showed His love in many ways; Christians know this from earliest days, with many examples readily available in memory. How do us humans love?
Resources for Thrive's 2026 Special Sunday
The special Sunday for Thrive is quickly approaching! It is designated for this year on March 15, but can be acknowledged on a different Sunday if necessary.
Stones, Dust, and Silence: Remembering the Ashes
I often think back to the time I spent living in Germany. One thing that I found especially noteworthy were the churches. Germany has so many huge, ancient places of worship.
Getting the Whole Picture: Women and Ministry in 1 Timothy
For years, I’ve wrestled with Paul’s letters to Timothy—especially 1 Timothy—to better understand the cultural and religious landscape of first-century Ephesus and Asia Minor, where Paul and Timothy ministered. In the past 7–8 years, I’ve discovered several aspects that were rare
Pension Benefit Options for Ministers
This document describes the different options in which your pension benefits can be paid from the Christian Reformed Church Retirement Plan for Ministers.
Political Dehumanization as a Strategy of Power: A Theological and Pastoral Reading
For decades, Reformed pastors have warned that ideas do not emerge in a vacuum. Behind political discourse lie worldviews that, when detached from biblical truth, produce practices that are profoundly anti-Christian.
COD Highlights: February 2026
The Council of Delegates (COD) of the Christian Reformed Church in North America met via video conference on February 4-6, 2026. During this meeting, the COD spent time in prayer, received reports, held discussions, and made decisions.
Ministers’ Pension Plan Highlights (Canada)
The Canadian Ministers' Pension Plan serves the retirement needs of CRC ordained ministers of the Word. This summary provides an overview of eligibility and primary benefits of the Canadian Ministers' Pension Plan.
Ministers’ Pension Plan Highlights (U.S.)
The U.S. Ministers' Pension Plan serves the retirement needs of CRC ordained ministers of the Word. This summary provides an overview of eligibility and primary benefits for pastors participating in the US Ministers' Pension Plan.
Does Your Church Need to Shift Gears?
I enjoy driving a car with a stick shift.
The Immigrant Story
In 1974, I discovered Lawndale Christian Reformed Church because I followed my brother Freddie, who tried to prevent me the opportunity of playing basketball. The church housed a multi-purpose gym for over fifty years prior to my knowledge.
Slowing Down: Resources for Lent from the CICW
As Lent approaches, many church leaders find themselves circling the same set of questions every year. How do we invite people to slow down in a world that rarely does? How do we make room for confession, lament, and honest prayer without making the season feel heavy or inaccessible?
You Have a Will - What's Next?
What a blessing and relief! You have your legal will in place. Now how do you tell your family? A family meeting is a proactive way to protect your loved ones from the uncertainty and drama that too many families navigate after someone passes away.
The Call To Tell Hard Stories
In a recent January Series talk, Tom Medema, a Calvin University graduate who spent decades serving with the U.S. National Park Service, invited listeners to reflect on national parks as far more than scenic destinations.