How is Culture Like an Iceberg?
The journey toward becoming an intercultural church is both a spiritual calling and a practical challenge.
Leadership is Influence: You Are More Qualified Than You Think
In many of our church congregations, a silent hurdle stalls the mission of God: the belief that "leadership" is a title reserved for the few. Many dedicated ministry leaders do not consider themselves leaders simply because they lack a formal role on a church council or a degree from a seminary.
Domestic Violence, the Church, and Gospel Good News
One element of gospel good news is that Jesus, the Word of God (John 1:1), always moves toward us. He reveals himself to us. He makes his home with us.
9 Disability Resources to Help Your Children's Ministry Welcome All Children
Most churches want to include kids with disabilities in their children’s programming, but many leaders aren’t sure how to do it.
Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion in Church Planting
The journey toward becoming an intercultural church is both a spiritual calling and a practical challenge.
Proud of the Trees - New Life in the Spirit
“I’m so proud of the trees for growing leaves!” Every spring my wife and I annoy our son by reminding him of this adorable quote that he made when he was a toddler.
Made Wholeheartedly Willing and Ready
Pentecost is in a few days!
From Deciding to Discerning: Listening to the One in Charge
Most church council meetings follow a predictable rhythm: agendas, minutes, and the steady cadence of Robert’s Rules of Order.
Get To Know World Renew Disaster Response Services
With 64 years of service in the Christian Reformed Church of North America, World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is known for restoring homes and hope after disasters across North America. In this FYI article, we want to highlight five things you may not know about DRS!
Leading By the Spirit In the Age of Algorithm
What does it mean to “live by the Spirit” in the 21st Century? Is it significantly different from “living by the Spirit” in the 1st Century? In the Bible, the command to “live by the Spirit” is—as the capitalization of the word “Spirit” already hints at—living by God’s Holy Spirit.
“Do It:” The Last Thing My Mentor Told Me
Before the pandemic, when online meetings and virtual learning became commonplace, developing yourself in the arts often depended on finding a mentor.
Postma Post: Gathering the Builders
At the end of the most famous sermon ever preached is a story. You know it: two guys each build a house. One does a good job, the other is a disaster waiting to happen.
Does God Speak Through Imagination?
Sola Scriptura. We of the Reformed faith are familiar with these words:
Getting the Whole Picture, Part 9: Summary of The Shift
Hopefully PARTS 4-8 of Getting the Whole Picture regarding women in the Church, helped give a more complete perspective on the meaning of authentein especially in Paul’s time and why it’s been confusing ever since. This word went through several significant sh
COD Highlights: May 2026
Check out the attached PDF to see the highlights from the Council of Delegates meeting that occurred in May 2026.
The Titanic Warning: Is Your Leadership Sinking the Mission?
The radio operators on the Titanic were remarkably competent, busy, and focused on their technical duties.
How to Celebrate Your Church Anniversary
Church anniversaries give congregations an opportunity to pause and reflect on God’s faithfulness through every season of ministry.
Life in the Spirit Begins Between Your Ears: Romans 8:5-12
What “governs” your mind?
Your Gifts Put to Work: Thrive
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Who is the Christian Reformed Church Today?
This article first appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The Banner. It is also published here so CRC members can comment on it. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________