Why Candidates Choose Ministry in the CRC
Being exposed to new cultures can often prompt people to gain new perspectives. For example, many people find that after traveling abroad or living for a while in a culture that is different from their own, they return to their home culture and notice peculiarities they hadn’t seen before. They might question how or why their home culture does certain things, or they may find they have gained a greater appreciation for their own culture’s familiar ways. People coming into the Christian Reformed Church in North America from other faith traditions have noted they appreciate some things about the CRC ‘culture’ that lifelong members might take for granted. We spoke with some students at Calvin Theological Seminary whose journeys have...
WCC congratulates Ecumenical Patriarch on 35th anniversary of enthronement
The World Council of Churches (WCC) sent a congratulatory message to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I upon the 35th anniversary of his enthronement.
Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemn attack during olive harvest
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, on 19 October, released a statement condemning an attack carried out on 17 October by masked settlers in Taybeh against local residents during the olive harvest, and against the foreign guests.
France is burning, is the UK next?
The right to riot?
“HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do?” now available in French
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has published a French translation of HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do? by Dr Sue Parry. VIH et santé mentale: Quel est le rôle de l’Église? follows the English edition published earlier in 2026 and is available as an eBook.
Conservative/Masorti, Reform, Reconstructing Judaism Movements Condemn Detention of those Assisting with the Olive Harvest
We are grateful that, after this statement was issued, most of detainees were released. The original statement appears below unchanged.
Rediscovering the works of John Wesley, in Spanish
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation focused on the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. Scholars are celebrating that milestone by publishing an upcoming volume of selected writings.
Mission and Ministry Board considers priorities for next general secretary, approves 2027 budget
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board began considering the ministry priorities and leadership qualities needed in the denomination’s next general secretary during its fall meeting Oct. 16-18 at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios considera las prioridades para el próximo secretario general y aprueba el presupuesto de 2027.
La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios de la Iglesia de los Hermanos comenzó a considerar las prioridades ministeriales y las cualidades de liderazgo necesarias en el próximo secretario general de la denominación durante su reunión de otoño, celebrada del 16 al 18 de octubre en las Oficinas Generales en Elgin, Illinois. La junta también aprobó
Konsèy Misyon ak Ministè a ap egzamine priyorite pou pwochen sekretè jeneral la, epi apwouve bidjè 2027 la.
Konsèy Misyon ak Ministè Legliz Frè yo a te kòmanse konsidere priyorite ministè ak kalite lidèchip ki nesesè nan pwochen sekretè jeneral denominasyon an pandan reyinyon otòn li a ki te fèt soti 16 pou rive 18 oktòb nan Biwo Jeneral yo nan Elgin, Illinois. Konsèy la te adopte tou yon bidjè 2027 ak yon