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.
Have you considered that we have no real control over our lives? If we did, we would never catch a cold - let alone have anything bad happen to us. And so . . . In whom should we trust? We should trust in God.
The resources below provide a description of the work of Intercultural Ministries. They can be used to raise awareness about this ministry or during an offering for this ministry.
It’s that time of year again. Or more accurately, it was that time of year a few weeks ago. The calendars are no longer fresh, the motivation has worn off, and for many of us, the New Year’s resolutions have already been abandoned.
Synod has designated the second Wednesday in March (March 11, 2026) as the Annual Day of Prayer.
In her January Series talk, urban revitalization advocate Majora Carter challenged a familiar story about struggling neighborhoods: that success means leaving.
Every season of the church invites gratitude and courage. Gratitude for the ways God has been faithful in the past, and courage to step forward into what is still unfolding.
As part of a series highlighting the many resources available to Christian Reformed congregations from our denominational agencies, we’re taking time to spotlight the often-behind-the-scenes ministries that support faith formation across all ages and contexts.
At a refugee camp, a young mother named Nadia attended a literacy class with her infant always beside her. She had never been to school and could not read numbers or understand money, skills she needed simply to survive.
Many churches are warm, busy, and full of good intentions—and yet people still quietly slip through the cracks.
I’m seeking some guidance on how to manage my time better. I work a 9-5 job and also do freelancing after work. While I’m grateful for the work, I often feel stretched and realize I’m not finding enough time for church, prayer, and rest.
There’s much personal experience in this blog and a fair number of “I’s”. Please note that, after the first paragraph below, it was not only “I,” but Jesus at work that made things happen.
As part of Calvin University’s January Series, Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke on the theme “Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.” Dr. Murthy is a physician and public health leader who has served twice as U.S.
What does it mean to be Reformed? At one time, the answer might have seemed obvious—so obvious that no one even bothered to ask the question. But that’s no longer the case.
“You’re not a faithful Christian if you aren’t speaking up!” If you are even mildly active on social media and/or taking part in conversations about goings on in our world you’ve like heard/read some version of that. I see it all over.
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“Pastors don’t get into difficulty because they forget they are pastors . . . they get into difficulty because they forget they are persons.” (Dr. Archibald Hart)
When Naomi Tutu spoke at the January Series on January 19, she didn’t offer a list of policies to adopt or statements to sign.
Recent conversations across the CRC have highlighted a growing concern: fewer people are discerning a call to ministry, even as the need for thoughtful, grounded leaders continues to grow.