Q3. What do you see as the biggest reason why many Korean churches, despite being under the single umbrella of the CRC, still hover around the fringes like "guests"?
Paul's Correction of the Created Order (Part 1) The Problem Paul Was Correcting in Ephesus "For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor." (1 Timothy 2:13-14)
When many churches think about children's ministry, they picture classrooms, tables, and lesson materials. Yet throughout Scripture, God's people frequently encountered God outdoors—in gardens, deserts, mountains, fields, and along the shores of lakes.
For decades, the Christian Reformed Church and its members have held a deep, faithful commitment to welcoming refugees—fellow image bearers of Christ.
Earlier this month, we shared a free Microsoft Word bulletin template to help churches prepare for the retirement of Microsoft Publisher in October 2026.
Some churches post every day. Others post once a month when someone remembers. So what's the right amount? Spoiler: there isn't one. My best advice? The best posting schedule is the one your church can maintain consistently.
Before I retired, I avoided saying anything at work that made it obvious I was a church-going Christian.
The struggle was introduced in the form of an email. The writer was a member of a church council. Their pastor, he wrote, would be taking a vacation. Would I be available to take his place for those two weeks?
On April 21, during the "Dialogue with Denominational Leadership" session at the 40th Korean Ministry Association (KMA) Annual Gathering, Catheryn Jo, the Korean Connector and host of the session, invited Rev. MoonBae Kim onto the stage. His appearance brought a fresh wave of energy.
Most pastors genuinely love their churches. And many of the most deeply-loved pastors are appreciated for just that reason. That’s a good thing, of course. But sometimes that can be a problem. Let me explain.
For decades, Microsoft Publisher has been the trusty, go-to tool for creating weekly church bulletins. Its familiar layout and straightforward design features have served church administrators faithfully through countless seasons of ministry.
Most church leaders have attended their fair share of seminars where they sit passively, absorbing a lecture that feels disconnected from the reality of their actual ministry. Thriving Essentials is intentionally designed to b
Artificial intelligence has changed and is continuing to change the way we live, work, learn, and communicate. As these technologies become more integrated into daily life, Christians need to ask important questions about how to engage them wisely and faithfully.
Paul is writing to Timothy in the midst of a serious pastoral crisis. False teaching was spreading rapidly in the young church at Ephesus and causing considerable spiritual damage. New believers were being confused, deceived, and in some cases led away from the faith.
In the apostle John’s telling, after Jesus’s resurrection, he appears to his disciples and says, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” He then tells them that they receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, as well as the ability to forgive si
Hello friends,I’m writing to you to share an encouraging story about CRC ministries. As a member or regular attender of a local Christian Reformed Church, you often hear about projects and ministries your church is involved in. Today, I want to share a story you may not have heard yet.
When Jesus sent out his disciples, he did not send them one by one. He sent them two by two.
The journey toward becoming an intercultural church is both a spiritual calling and a practical challenge.
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.
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.