Second Meeting ‘In Lieu of Synod’ A special meeting of the Council of Delegates took place in lieu of synod to deal with matters that were deemed essential and unable to wait for Synod 2022. State of the Church: Hopeful and Promising The following speech was given by executive director, Colin Watson, on June 15 during a special meeting of the Council of Delegates in lieu of synod. Healing Trauma and Giving Hope In her role as a spiritual care practitioner and psychotherapist, CRC chaplain Alida van Dijk keeps an eye open for ways in which her clients may experience God in their lives. Dancing on a Red Line China’s Communist Party will recognize it’s 100 year anniversary in July. The celebration has also caused a heightened censorship in religious publications and web content. Partnering in Translation Raise Up Global Ministries and Crossroads Prison Ministries have set up a translation partnership to help reach more prisoners worldwide. A ‘Startling’ New Start A mostly Spanish-speaking congregation has a new pastor, Rev. Ron Chu, who speaks English and Korean. Michael Le Roy to Leave Calvin University Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University for nearly 10 years has announced that he is leaving Calvin to spend more time with his family. Watch Special COD Meeting A special virtual meeting in lieu of Synod 2021 will be livestreamed June 15 and 16 for public viewing. Hospital Chaplain Weathers COVID-19 Marcia Fairrow is one of six health-care workers from around the world featured in a new series of documentaries. A Taste of What’s to Come: Inspire ‘Light’ 2021 Inspire “Light,” an online series of presentations, is planned as a time of encouragement and a preview of next summer’s in-person conference, Inspire 2022. Writing a Different Story Amanda Becker finds that listening, instead of talking, is a key to ministry. Makings of a Microchurch The campus ministry at Grand Valley State University is gearing up to train students to begin microchurches. Response to Discovery of Remains of 215 Children In memory of the 215 Indigenous Children of Creator found in unmarked graves at a residential school, the CRCNA calls people to prayer and action. Denominational Prayer Service for the COD A half-hour online prayer service kicked off 10 days of prayer for the upcoming special meeting of the Council of Delegates in lieu of synod. Campus Students in Crisis Resonate Global Mission’s campus ministries offer support amid rising mental health concerns on campuses. Seeking Communion with God Neal Plantinga’s new book Morning and Evening Prayers invites readers to know the unknowable God better. Highlighting Justice Efforts in Honduras New interactive ASJ website maps important gains and new strategies. Creation Care Advocate Honored Andrew Oppong is recognized for his advocacy and mobilization for creation care. Volunteers Needed to Test New Leadership Course With the help of a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the CRC’s Thrive Project is working on a leadership program for all ministry leaders and staff. Talking through Tough Topics Churches learn that the Colossian Forum helps their members “love one another across differences.” Holding on to Faith after Two Hurricanes Martha Figueroa Hernández has depended on prayer as her home and others in Honduras have been hit by two hurricanes. Chaplains Help Seniors Through COVID-19 Richard Bodini, one of three chaplains at Holland Christian Homes, explains how the pandemic had presented unique challenges. Finding God Present with Us Glocal Mission Summit highlights the Lord’s everpresent power to guide us on mission. Sharing God’s Dignity with Others “We have a place with God, working to disrupt patterns of indignity in this world,” said Amanda Benckhuysen, director of Safe Church ministry. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next Last
Second Meeting ‘In Lieu of Synod’ A special meeting of the Council of Delegates took place in lieu of synod to deal with matters that were deemed essential and unable to wait for Synod 2022.
State of the Church: Hopeful and Promising The following speech was given by executive director, Colin Watson, on June 15 during a special meeting of the Council of Delegates in lieu of synod.
Healing Trauma and Giving Hope In her role as a spiritual care practitioner and psychotherapist, CRC chaplain Alida van Dijk keeps an eye open for ways in which her clients may experience God in their lives.
Dancing on a Red Line China’s Communist Party will recognize it’s 100 year anniversary in July. The celebration has also caused a heightened censorship in religious publications and web content.
Partnering in Translation Raise Up Global Ministries and Crossroads Prison Ministries have set up a translation partnership to help reach more prisoners worldwide.
A ‘Startling’ New Start A mostly Spanish-speaking congregation has a new pastor, Rev. Ron Chu, who speaks English and Korean.
Michael Le Roy to Leave Calvin University Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University for nearly 10 years has announced that he is leaving Calvin to spend more time with his family.
Watch Special COD Meeting A special virtual meeting in lieu of Synod 2021 will be livestreamed June 15 and 16 for public viewing.
Hospital Chaplain Weathers COVID-19 Marcia Fairrow is one of six health-care workers from around the world featured in a new series of documentaries.
A Taste of What’s to Come: Inspire ‘Light’ 2021 Inspire “Light,” an online series of presentations, is planned as a time of encouragement and a preview of next summer’s in-person conference, Inspire 2022.
Writing a Different Story Amanda Becker finds that listening, instead of talking, is a key to ministry.
Makings of a Microchurch The campus ministry at Grand Valley State University is gearing up to train students to begin microchurches.
Response to Discovery of Remains of 215 Children In memory of the 215 Indigenous Children of Creator found in unmarked graves at a residential school, the CRCNA calls people to prayer and action.
Denominational Prayer Service for the COD A half-hour online prayer service kicked off 10 days of prayer for the upcoming special meeting of the Council of Delegates in lieu of synod.
Campus Students in Crisis Resonate Global Mission’s campus ministries offer support amid rising mental health concerns on campuses.
Seeking Communion with God Neal Plantinga’s new book Morning and Evening Prayers invites readers to know the unknowable God better.
Highlighting Justice Efforts in Honduras New interactive ASJ website maps important gains and new strategies.
Creation Care Advocate Honored Andrew Oppong is recognized for his advocacy and mobilization for creation care.
Volunteers Needed to Test New Leadership Course With the help of a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the CRC’s Thrive Project is working on a leadership program for all ministry leaders and staff.
Talking through Tough Topics Churches learn that the Colossian Forum helps their members “love one another across differences.”
Holding on to Faith after Two Hurricanes Martha Figueroa Hernández has depended on prayer as her home and others in Honduras have been hit by two hurricanes.
Chaplains Help Seniors Through COVID-19 Richard Bodini, one of three chaplains at Holland Christian Homes, explains how the pandemic had presented unique challenges.
Finding God Present with Us Glocal Mission Summit highlights the Lord’s everpresent power to guide us on mission.
Sharing God’s Dignity with Others “We have a place with God, working to disrupt patterns of indignity in this world,” said Amanda Benckhuysen, director of Safe Church ministry.
