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  • Rev. Stephen Hamidu (left) is working to equip a new generation of pastors in Reformed theology in Nigeria.

    A Leader Who Multiplies

    In a country facing insecurity, Rev. Stephen Hamidu is working to equip a new generation of pastors to bring Christ into every sphere of life with support from Resonate Global Mission.

    Hamidu said he sensed God’s call on his life as a young boy growing up in Nigeria. Though his family practiced a traditional African religion, he first learned about the hope and grace of the gospel when he and his younger brother went to live with one of his father’s cousins so that they could attend school.

    July 23, 2025
  • New Intercultural Congregations Network

    The Christian Reformed Church in North America has announced the official launch of an Intercultural Congregations Network, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip and encourage CRC congregations across Canada in their pursuit of diverse and interdependent ministry. This development marks a significant step forward in the denomination’s ongoing commitment to unity within God’s diverse family.

    July 23, 2025
  • Cohort Detroit is a formative ministry experience that gives young people the opportunity to learn, serve, and lead. It is one of the recipients of a vital worship grant.

    Grants Support Vital Worship

    The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has awarded Vital Worship, Vital Preaching grants to 62 new projects across the United States and Canada.
    July 16, 2025
  • Yuleida and her family are building relationships with Spanish-speaking people in Fennville, Mich.

    Linked Arms

    Listening, laughing, eating, and learning together is how Yuleida and her family are witnessing in Fennville, Mich.
    July 16, 2025
  • Pedaling for a Purpose

    World Renew is launching a nine-day, 300-mile, cycling event across Florida to raise money for tackling global hunger.
    July 9, 2025
  • More than 30 children spent several days studying science, creating art, joining in games, playing musical instruments, and hearing about superheroes in the Bible.

    New City Kids Sowing Seeds of Faith

    More than 30 children spent several days studying science, creating art, joining in games, playing musical instruments, and hearing about superheroes in the Bible.
    July 2, 2025
  • Do Justice Podcast: Season 10

    Season 10 of the Do Justice podcast calls listeners to reimagine how they think about abundance, scarcity, and the global challenges we face today.
    July 2, 2025
  • VERSE Week at Living Hope CRC in Peterborough, Ont., ends with a community fair on the church property.

    VERSE Week at Living Hope CRC

    Living Hope CRC in Peterborough, Ont., has an annual tradition that brings together people of all ages for a time of service and community building.
    July 2, 2025
  • Synod delegates sing “To God Be The Glory” at the end of a plenary session.

    Synod 2025 Concludes

    For seven days 188 men and women gathered at Redeemer University to pray, discuss, deliberate, and discern together about matters related to the CRCNA.
    June 25, 2025
  • Elina, an Afghan refugee to Canada, celebrates her freedom to practice religion.

    The Gift of Freedom

    June 29 is Refugee Sunday in the CRCNA. Elina is one woman whom World Renew helped to resettle in Canada.
    June 25, 2025
  • Shiao Chong at Synod 2025

    Chong Resigns as Banner Editor

    Following a discussion at synod about The Banner’s mandate, Shiao Chong has resigned from his role as editor-in-chief after nine years of service.
    June 24, 2025
  • Synod 2025 participants

    Synod 2025 Begins

    Synod 2025 began meeting in person on Friday, June 13, at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont.
    June 18, 2025
  • Guide to Synod 2025’s Agenda

    Synod 2025 will begin meeting in person on Friday, 8:15 a.m, at Redeemer University, Ancaster, Ont. All are welcome to attend or watch the proceedings online.
    June 11, 2025
  • Some of the participants at a recent Classis Hudson meeting

    A Bilingual, Bicultural Identity

    As one of the oldest classes in the CRC, Classis Hudson consists of 26 ministries, 12 of which use Korean as their primary language.
    June 11, 2025