Christian Reformed Church

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/Synod%20Prayer%20Graphic%20-%202025.jpg?itok=O2WEpj8j" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> “Journey with Jesus” is a theme that will frame this year’s synod, and was central in the May 28 online convening session.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Thrive’s ministry consultants" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-06/thrive-ministry-consultants-graphic2_0.jpg?itok=XqnV7kVI" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Thrive’s ministry consultants</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Thrive</div> </article> <br /> Thrive’s eight ministry consultants are offering a steady presence, practical tools, and Spirit-led guidance to congregations.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Naw Htoo Baw and her parents." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-06/crc-news_2025-6-4_people-seeking-hope.jpg?itok=zauM2jWh" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Naw Htoo Baw and her parents.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">World Renew</div> </article> <br /> When two earthquakes rocked Myanmar on March 28, Naw Htoo Baw’s first thought was of her parents’ safety.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-06/crc-news_2025-6-4_building-a-tower-of-stories.jpg?itok=KfsPSZsw" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> In her final lecture before retiring from Calvin Seminary, Mary Vanden Berg urged listeners to recognize our limitations, focusing on who we are, whose we are, and how well God knows us.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/Synod%20Prayer%20Graphic%20-%202025.jpg?itok=O2WEpj8j" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> “Journey with Jesus” is a theme that will frame this year’s synod, and was central in the May 28 online convening session.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="General Secretary, Zach King, speaks to those who attended the May 22 open house. " class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-28_ministry-center-dedication.jpg?itok=duwnpgy7" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">General Secretary, Zach King, speaks to those who attended the May 22 open house.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Aubrey Hoeksema</div> </article> <br /> On May 22 about 50 people gathered to dedicate the CRCNA’s new Ministry Support Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-28_timely-prayers-for-global-concerns.jpg?itok=2UsImjuC" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> How should we pray when we are faced with catastrophic news at home and around the world?

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-28_planting-new-opportunities-for-women.jpg?itok=ZHe7LiJm" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">worldrenew.net</div> </article> <br /> In Senegal, World Renew is helping women take control of their financial future.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="At the Canadian National Gathering in 2023, worship was led jointly by Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/2025-5-21_crc-canadian-national-gathering-2026.jpg?itok=rKFaTdZk" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">At the Canadian National Gathering in 2023, worship was led jointly by Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Murmr Media</div> </article> <br /> Every three years, CRC representatives gather from across Canada to boldly envision next steps for impactful ministry locally, regionally, and nationally.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="David Koll (center) with members of the Revelation 7 - 2.0 peer group." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/2025-5-21_crc-news_peer-group-of-diverse-pastors-flourishing.jpg?itok=4KtnctJG" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">David Koll (center) with members of the Revelation 7 - 2.0 peer group.</div> </div> </article> <br /> Using part of an inheritance from his father, David Koll worked with Thrive to start a peer group for multiethnic pastors.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/2025-5-21_crc-news_network-cohort.jpg?itok=TrchTRHY" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> As part of its birthday celebrations, the Network launched the Network cohort—a small group of emerging writers who will contribute regular content.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2024-12/Resonate.jpg?itok=v7S8L4yJ" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> “A new plan for a balanced budget prioritizes church planting and global mission while recognizing the need to live within current financial means,” says Resonate director Kevin DeRaaf.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-14_pastors-pray-in-portland.jpg?itok=2gGXGBU5" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Photo courtesy of Rev. Peter B. Armstrong</div> </article> <br /> Pastors and others who gather to pray each week in the Portland, Ore., area are encouraged by God’s answers to their prayers.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-14_dreaming-of-revival-again.jpg?itok=-Miy6dOE" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> Representatives of the Korean Ministers Association gathered in Wales recently for their annual general assembly and were inspired by history.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="A group of Hearts Exchanged alumni and participants gathered at the Crow Shield Lodge sugar bush for “on-the-land” learning." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-14_on-the-land-learning.jpg?itok=Ib5SqosW" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">A group of Hearts Exchanged alumni and participants gathered at the Crow Shield Lodge sugar bush for “on-the-land” learning.</div> </div> </article> <br /> Participants embraced their surroundings, braved elements of nature, and deepened their connection with Indigenous people, the land, and one another.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-7_us-ministry-support-center-dedication.jpg?itok=ZLanwCCs" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony and open house on Thursday, May 22, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Participants at Gather Des Moines" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-7_last-gather-event_0.jpg?itok=qA9Mb38N" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Participants at Gather Des Moines</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Kristen VanderBerg</div> </article> <br /> Ninety-one people from 24 Christian Reformed classes gathered in Des Moines, Iowa, last week for the tenth and final Gather event.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Adrian Jacobs talks to people at Ingersoll CRC about the Two Row Wampum belt." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-7_soup-buns-stories-that-inspire.jpg?itok=6bx3yebz" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Adrian Jacobs talks to people at Ingersoll CRC about the Two Row Wampum belt.</div> </div> </article> <br /> Bringing people together over food and powerful stories has become a cherished tradition at Ingersoll CRC.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="John Chen (second from left) helped to plant Logos Church in Zeeland, Mich. They meet in Third CRC’s sanctuary every Friday evening for a bilingual worship service." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-05/crc-news_2025-5-7_an-unlikely-church-plant.jpg?itok=8hVnUv8P" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">John Chen (second from left) helped to plant Logos Church in Zeeland, Mich. They meet in Third CRC’s sanctuary every Friday evening for a bilingual worship service.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Resonate Global Mission</div> </article> <br /> Zeeland, Mich., may seem an unlikely place to worship in Chinese, but that’s where God led John Chen and a team to plant Logos Church.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Mac Soré, pastor at Vive Church in Milwaukee, Wisc., and local mission leader in the U.S. Midwest with Resonate, is a graduate of the Luke 10 program." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-04/crc-news_2025-4-30_pastoral-training-with-reformed-roots.jpg?itok=i3rdRnwF" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Mac Soré, pastor at Vive Church in Milwaukee, Wisc., and local mission leader in the U.S. Midwest with Resonate, is a graduate of the Luke 10 program.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Resonate Global Mission</div> </article> <br /> The Luke 10 program began as a small effort in South Florida and has become a significant and relevant pastoral training program for Hispanic ministers.