“Are You For Real?” Some Scams for Churches to Be Aware Of
The email seemed like great news. A person who had been blessed by a worship service while staying in the city months ago had decided to encourage the church with a large donation.
Meet Reginald Smith, Your Diversity Ministry Consultant
What is a Thrive Ministry Consultant?
Walking, Listening, and Talking with Jesus
WALKING, LISTENING AND TALKING
Good Friday: Walking with Jesus, Even to the Cross
Good Friday invites us into a story many of us would rather skip over.
Gaslight Village
Gaslight Village
3 Simple Ways to Give Through Your Will
Your will is more than a legal document. It’s a reflection of your faith and values and an opportunity to determine the next stewards of your God-given resources.
Full-Time Student Discipleship Director at Calvary CRC (Holland, MI)
Calvary Church in Holland, MI is seeking its next Student Discipleship Director.
Meet Rick Zomer, Your Faith Formation Consultant
What is a Thrive Ministry Consultant?
Finding Hope in Hospitality: A Faith-Based Conversation on Welcoming the Stranger
In our current moment, conversations around immigration and refugee resettlement in both the U.S. and Canada are often marked by tension, polarization, and fatigue. The headlines can feel overwhelming. The policies are constantly shifting.
Tax-Wise Options for Boosting Your Impact
Your generosity to the Christian Reformed Church in North America helps make the work of our ministries possible. Thank you! Did you know there are smart and powerful ways to increase the impact of your giving – often while benefiting your family, too?
Canadian Climate: 2025 Federal Election Questions
By Wayne Miedema (Climate Witness Project Regional Organizer)
7 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor This Easter
It’s almost Easter, and opportunities to be a good neighbor are right next door. Why not try one (or more) of these ideas?
On the Move with Jesus
I’ve been a follower of Jesus for a long time now. That’s one of the advantages of getting older. By this point in my life, I could follow Jesus sitting down, you could say. No problem.
Lent Week 5: Step by Step Towards the Cross
By the fifth week of Lent, the journey starts to feel long.
Meet Sean Baker, Your Church Discernment Consultant
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Lent Week 4: Crossroads, Caves, and Refuge
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus… who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”— Hebrews 12:2 As we move into the final days of Lent, the cross comes into clearer focus.
How A CRC Helped Save My Life
My Journey with Jesus from Jail Cell to CRC Pulpit
Prayer Toolbox for Congregations for Synod 2025
Here is a "toolbox" full of resources for churches to support Synod 2025 through prayer. This can be used by prayer teams, small groups, councils, in worship services, in family devotions, and at classis meetings, and also includes articles to read and grow through.
2025 Yearbooks Now Available
The 2025 Yearbooks are now available. 2025 Yearbooks may be ordered on the Faith Alive website or by calling 1-800-333-8300.
Full-Time Lead Pastor at First Christian Reformed Church (Hanford, CA)
First Christian Reformed Church of Hanford, CA, located in the central San Joaquin Valley, is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor.