“When I was looking for a seminary, I was looking for (one) that was pastorally relevant, academically rigorous, and community grounded,” said Sam Ha, a student at Calvin Theological Seminary. “When I was considering Calvin, a cloud of witnesses told me their experiences. And all their stories led t
A few months ago I was sitting in church on a Sunday morning when the testimony of a young man, who was professing his faith, enthralled me. A critical part of the story he told about why he was drawn to become a confessing member was the relationship he had with an older Christian man in his workpl
The future of the church is already being lived out in the lives of young people who are stepping into ministry, leadership, and service with fresh energy and vision. Across congregations, campuses, and mission fields, youth and young adults are reimagining what it means to be the church in today’s
When Gabe (age 11) sees the large microphones and the recording console, he is excited and determined to get to work. “I love how I am in a real studio, recording like a professional artist!” he said. His drama teacher recommended him, and his audition recording got him the job.Kids Corner, a progra
The Christian Reformed Church in Canada is actively looking toward its future, with key questions guiding its path: Who are we as a denomination in this time and place, and what is God calling us to do together?These questions will be at the heart of the next Canadian National Gathering, scheduled f
What does faith formation in missions look like? For Delaney Plumb, it meant serving with Resonate Global Mission’s Cohort for one year—and now she’s back serving in Central America long-term.Resonate’s Cohort is an opportunity for young adults to discern God’s calling on their lives, engage deeply
God’s message to King Solomon after the consecration of the temple in 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 is intriguing. Imagine this majestic edifice, the weeks of sacrifices, the songs, the celebrations, the awe of Yahweh’s shekinah glory descending upon and filling the temple. This is the high-water mark of Old
Many recently organized CRC churches—especially those planted in the past decade—struggle to secure a permanent location. Often meeting in schools or borrowing space from other congregations, these churches lack weekday visibility and face limitations in offering midweek programming. Rising land and
In 1876, a seed was planted—small, hopeful, and rooted in a bold vision: to equip students to be beacons of Christ’s promise to renew all things. From that beginning, Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary have grown into thriving institutions that have shaped generations of leaders for s
Since its founding almost 170 years ago, the Christian Reformed Church in North America has valued doing kingdom work together by creating and funding shared ministries in which all members and churches could take part. These ministries include those that plant churches or share the gospel via missi
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In times of upheaval and uncertainty, there is a strong temptation to hunker down and look after your own. In churches this can happen when there is a difficult separation with a pastor or a painful division that results in members departing a congregation.While a certain amount of introspection is
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Christopher Watkin, a senior lecturer in French studies at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, will give the 2025 Stob Lecture on Nov. 18. Watkin’s research examines how people make sense of the world and interact with ideas and positions different from their own. His latest book, Biblical Cr
Have you ever received transformational hospitality? Early in our ministry, my wife and I served as seminary instructors in Donga, Nigeria. I was invited to preach at one of my student’s congregations in a very rural area. As usual, we were seated in the front of the church and given bottles of wate
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Pastors and missionaries aren’t allowed on university campuses in Mexico. That’s why Resonate Global Mission missionary James Lee works with COMPA Campus Ministry to equip students to share the gospel at their schools—and that work is having ripple effects.David* first connected with Lee after seein
From April 2024 through April 2025, 10 events took place across North America that brought Christian Reformed church leaders and members together to talk about ministry. Almost 600 people attended these Gather events to delve into Scripture, share stories from their own churches, and recognize where
On a Saturday in February, nine Christian Reformed churches from Huron County, Ont., convened a ministry workshop focused on youth engagement and intergenerational mentorship. This collaborative event, organized by Michelle Kaptein of Clinton CRC and facilitated by Thrive’s youth and emerging adult