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Posted on The Network by Resonate Global Mission on 06/27/2025

A Resource Library for Spanish-Speaking Leaders

A resource library developed by Resonate Global Mission missionary Dave Gifford is now available for Spanish-speaking pastors and ministry leaders in the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

Posted on The Network by Sarah on 06/27/2025

We All Carry the Story of Displacement, Part II

Why did I tell the story of my family, a bunch of Polish refugees fleeing war in the early twentieth century? Because I think it matters now more than ever.

Posted on The Network by Thrive Communications on 06/24/2025

Pastors' Gathering Registration is Open!

Registration is open! Thrive welcomes you to a gathering created specifically for CRC parish pastors, regional pastors, and chaplains on October 27-29, 2025, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Posted on The Network by David Ogden on 06/23/2025

Unity with Questions

Have you ever played soccer with a disorganized team? A team where the biggest, toughest, most obnoxious players each go their own way, ignoring the rules and other team members. They never win a game against an organized team, unless a coach shows up to guide them, explain rules and

Posted on The Network by Intercultural Ministry on 06/23/2025

Intercultural Congregations Network

Intercultural Ministry is excited to announce the launch of the new Intercultural Congregations Network.

Posted on The Network by Sarah on 06/20/2025

We All Carry the Story of Displacement, Part I

This week, we mark World Refugee Day—a time to honor the resilience of people around the world who have been displaced by war, violence, climate catastrophe, and persecution. This is sacred, essential work.

Posted on The Network by Sarah on 06/20/2025

What Languages Did You Hear? Pentecost, Refugees, and the God Who Welcomes Us Home

I’ve been thinking about what it must have been like to be there on the day of Pentecost.

Posted on The Network by Chris Orme on 06/17/2025

Welcoming the Stranger

In the pages of Scripture, from beginning to end, we encounter a God who draws near to the vulnerable. Time and time again, God’s heart is revealed in His care for the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner.

Posted on The Network by Anthony Sytsma on 06/17/2025

Interested in Helping without Hurting in Africa?

The purpose of this post is to help us determine what type of interest there might be in a Helping Without Hurting in Africa training or learning event in the United States some time in 2026.

Posted on The Network by Thrive (CRCNA) on 06/16/2025

Honoring World Refugee Day: A Call to Compassionate Witness

For decades, the Christian Reformed Church and its members have held a deep, faithful commitment to welcoming refugees—fellow image bearers of Christ.

Posted on The Network by Josh Remer on 06/15/2025

Planned Giving Resources for Your Church (US)

Did you know that our US partner ministry, The Barnabas Foundation, has resources for your church in the US?

Posted on The Network by Albert Postma on 06/12/2025

Postma Post: Live from Synod

Hi from Synod 2025! Since synod is happening this week, I thought it might be interesting for me to share some of my own personal (and incomplete!) reflections on my synod experiences without commenting directly on any specific items on the current agenda.