U.S. Ministry Support Center Dedication

The Christian Reformed Church in North America is commemorating a new season of ministry and connection with the dedication of its new Ministry Support Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony and open house on Thursday, May 22, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at 300 East Beltline Avenue NE.

The event will begin with a short worship and dedication service, followed by guided tours of the building. Anyone unable to attend in person can watch the dedication service via livestream at youtube.com/crcna.

The new building replaces the denomination’s longtime U.S. headquarters at 1700 28th Street SE, a 130,000-square-foot facility that served the CRCNA for nearly 70 years. While that building represented a long and faithful legacy, it had more space than was needed in recent years as staffing models changed and ministry practices evolved. 

With the rise of remote work, many CRCNA employees don’t need to be located five days a week in the Grand Rapids or Burlington, Ont., offices. Instead there are many remote employees serving churches from across North America as well as hybrid staff, who balance in-office work with working from home. 

By moving to a 25,000-square-foot facility—formerly part of Cornerstone University—the CRCNA is embracing a model of ministry that is more flexible, collaborative, and connected to local congregations. Costs for upkeep and maintenance have also been greatly reduced. While the new space has fewer large meeting rooms, close proximity to Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University allows for the sharing of larger spaces when large-group meetings need to be held.

The building houses core ministry offices including Resonate Global Mission, ReFrame Ministries, Thrive, The Banner, Ministry Support Services, the Loan Fund, and the Office of General Secretary.

Months before its official dedication, the new Ministry Support Center began to serve as the facility housing these various ministries. Staff began working in the building in early January. 

And on January 8, 2025, a group of church planters from Resonate’s Great Lakes region became the first to use the space for a meeting. They spent the morning sharing stories, praying together, and learning from one another. Ruth Hiemstra, senior administrative assistant for Resonate, said the gathering offered a meaningful introduction to the new facility and the ways it can bring ministry leaders together.

“This has been a significant project,” said Shirley De Vries, the CRCNA’s chief administrative officer. “And seeing it used by these church planters feels like a milestone worth noting.”

The May 22 dedication event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.