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="Mike White" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_world-renew-acting-director.jpg?itok=WfhhqGi6" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Mike White</div> </div> </article> <br /> The Canadian Board of Directors of World Renew has appointed Mike White to the role of acting executive director, World Renew-Canada. He replaces Jamie McIntosh.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_retreat-builds-community.jpg?itok=K3ek3dow" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Nathaniel DeMesa</div> </article> <br /> Young leaders from several SEAPI churches on the U.S. East Coast met for a time of renewal and connection last month.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_go-navidad.jpg?itok=U9JIHulM" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> The Go Navidad initiative, launched by the Christian Reformed Church in Los Teques, Venezuela, continued its work this year in the lives of nearly 200 children.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_john-inazu.jpg?itok=nfRxlgDC" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">January Series, Calvin University</div> </article> <br /> Speaking at the January Series at Calvin University, John Inazu explored life’s unexpected twists, qualities to cultivate for good communication, and the rule of law.

<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="Kristjan Prikk" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_future-of-europe.jpg?itok=SQhoUwfe" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Kristjan Prikk</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> Estonia's ambassador to the United States recently spoke at Calvin University, addressing a critical question: Does Europe still matter to North Americans?

<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="Heather Templeton Dill" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_awe-and-wonder-lead-to-humility.jpg?itok=bfuyasIy" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Heather Templeton Dill</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> When people experience awe, research suggests, they can become more teachable, more humble.

<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="Rev. John Rozeboom (right) stands with a pastor at the refugee camp he visited in Uganda." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-22_revival-in-africa.jpg?itok=RNNJflXA" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Rev. John Rozeboom (right) stands with a pastor at the refugee camp he visited in Uganda.</div> </div> </article> <br /> A visit to one of the oldest refugee camps in Africa yields warm memories for Rev. John Rozeboom and his hosts, the Ngendahayos.

<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="Hope Community CRC in Surrey, B.C." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-22_pickleball-at-church.jpg?itok=AD3Zs6-B" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Hope Community CRC in Surrey, B.C.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Victoria Veenstra</div> </article> <br /> Hope Community Church offers its building as a place where people can enjoy physical activity away from the rain in Surrey, B.C.

<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="Indigenous Family Centre director Shannon Perez (left) with Marlene Wolters, a member of the Canadian Indigenous Ministries Committee. They show off craft supplies at IFC that will be used for summer programming." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-22_indigenous-family-center-supports-parents.jpg?itok=AWfPCHCD" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Indigenous Family Centre director Shannon Perez (left) with Marlene Wolters, a member of the Canadian Indigenous Ministries Committee. They show off craft supplies at IFC that will be used for summer programming.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Victoria Veenstra</div> </article> <br /> Every summer the Indigenous Family Centre organizes special programming for the families it serves, helping them step beyond the city and enjoy nature together.

<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="Jonathan Eig" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-22_january-series-eig.jpg?itok=_JWFkeSA" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Jonathan Eig</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> Jonathan Eig opened the 2025 Calvin University January Series with a discussion on Martin Luther King, Jr. – a deep thinker, brilliant strategist, and committed leader.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-22_january-series-komarnicki.jpg?itok=6W5BBMZy" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Calvin University January Series</div> </article> <br /> In his January Series presentation, filmmaker Todd Komarnicki spoke about creativity, perseverance, and storytelling.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-15_california-wildfire.jpg?itok=9aI5j51r" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> World Renew is organizing a response to multiple wildfires sweeping across parts of southern California.

<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="When Evah (second from left) attended a Resonate partner ministry training, God transformed her idea of work. Now she’s making a big difference at a women’s prison." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-15_accountant-on-a-mission.jpg?itok=UtHsIFKv" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">When Evah (second from left) attended a Resonate partner ministry training, God transformed her idea of work. Now she’s making a big difference at a women’s prison.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Resonate Global Mission</div> </article> <br /> “Wherever we work, we need to be asking, ‘What is God doing in this place, and how can I join him?’”

<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="Members from three Korean CRC congregations joined together for a special Advent service." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-15_joy-of-unity.jpg?itok=tZnmhvfp" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Members from three Korean CRC congregations joined together for a special Advent service.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Catheryn Jo</div> </article> <br /> A joint worship service was held recently involving three Korean congregations in New York City

<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="Ladner CRC" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-15_one-church-two-languages.jpg?itok=DNrHAWIz" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Ladner CRC</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Victoria Veenstra</div> </article> <br /> A church in Delta, B.C., offers services in two languages to meet the needs of Chinese- and English-speaking members.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-15_helping-churches-clarify-their-identity.jpg?itok=jR3aYH8P" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> Churches in Minnesota and New Mexico participated in Thriving Essentials and found it helpful as they prepare for the 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="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2024-1-8_a-year-in-review.jpg?itok=OKF-xm-W" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> Tough synodical decisions, changes in personnel, and wide-ranging ministry took place across the CRCNA during 2024.

<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="Habila found community at the weekly fellowship meetings offered by Resonate missionaries." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2024-1-8_a-fellowship-like-home.jpg?itok=s3PKo6gp" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Habila found community at the weekly fellowship meetings offered by Resonate missionaries.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Resonate Global Mission</div> </article> <br /> When a Nigerian student moved to Budapest to attend graduate school, he felt alone—until he found a young adult fellowship hosted by Resonate Global Mission missionaries.

<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="Connections Coffee is one way in which New Westminster CRC is reaching out to their community to meet needs, foster relationships, and have conversations with neighbors." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2024-1-8_connections-coffee.jpg?itok=Uqcbo-Os" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Connections Coffee is one way in which New Westminster CRC is reaching out to their community to meet needs, foster relationships, and have conversations with neighbors.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Victoria Veenstra</div> </article> <br /> From Tuesday to Thursday at New Westminster CRC in Burnaby, B.C., you’ll find the fellowship hall transformed into Connections Coffee.

<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/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2024-1-8_thriving-business-in-bangladesh.jpg?itok=53TzjfIr" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">World Renew</div> </article> <br /> For years, Hosneyera felt she could do nothing to alleviate the hard realities of her daily life. A savings group changed that.