October Council of Delegates Highlights The Council of Delegates of the CRCNA met Oct. 13-15. Here is a summary of some key decisions. Calvin University Announces $15 Million Gift to Establish School of Health Calvin University is launching a School of Health with backing of an anonymous alumni donor. An Active Parent Church in Texas Over the past several years, New Life Church in Spring, Tex., has helped start several Hispanic congregations. Relational Learning Project Grows Hearts Exchanged, a reconciliation effort and learning opportunity, is reaching communities across Canada. Rev. Al Mulder Honored for Diversity Rev. Al Mulder will be honored today by Calvin Seminary for his work supporting diversity, inclusion and equity. New Director Appointed for Disability Concerns The Council of Delegates approved Lindsay Wieland Capel as the new director of Disability Concerns. Canadian Advisory Committee on Antiracism At its October meeting, the CRCNA Canada Corporation appointed seven people to a new committee focused on antiracism and intercultural conciliation in Canada. Addressing the Pain from Domestic Abuse Michael Ten Haken had no idea what he was getting into when he joined a group seeking to set up a domestic abuse court in his community. Planting Multiethnic Churches along the U.S. East Coast Marco Avila learned many lessons as a church planter that he now uses as a regional leader for Resonate Global Mission. CRCNA Supports Investigation into Boarding Schools The recent discovery of unmarked graves at a boarding school in Canada has prompted a U.S. investigation into its own schools. Earthkeeping and the Church Kyle Meyaard-Schaap describes differences among groups in their willingness to answer God's call to care for creation. A Ministry of Stories Marc Zumhagen’s background of family storytelling helps him in his work as a chaplain. ‘Inspiring Gifts’ Campaign Launches A series of videos showcases many resources available for helping local congregations and individuals in their work of ministry. Singing Praises in Prison September’s Today devotionals were written in part with a special audience in mind— approximately 13,500 prisoners. Provost’s Book Wins Aldersgate Prize In July, Noah Toly began his tenure as Calvin University provost. Two months later, his book on environmental ethics received the Aldersgate Prize. Boosting Ethnic Ministries in the CRC Viviana Cornejo combines her love of history with a Spirit-inspired passion for race-relations ministry. Faith Alive Shares Excess Inventory Christian Reformed congregations can request a limited number of titles free from Faith Alive. Worship and Culture Worldwide Kai Ton Chau teaches Calvin University students to articulate different cultural values so they can discuss and appreciate diverse forms of Christian worship. ‘Leading in a Liminal Season’ Vibrant Conversations speaker aims to help congregations facing challenges in these in-between times. The House for All Saints and Sinners One day, Sean Taylor got a call from someone at Sonlight Community Church in Lynden, Washington. His name kept coming up in conversations about outreach. Taking the Hard Road Rudy Gonzalez sees himself as a frontline advocate for Hispanics and Latinos to be heard in the CRCNA. Charles Kim Resigns from Resonate Charles Kim, the diversity leader and Korean Ministry coordinator for Resonate Global Mission, will become an executive with the Grace and Mercy Foundation. Coming into the CRC A longstanding Candidacy program is growing as a gateway to ordination from outside the CRC. Calvin University Announces January Series Speakers A range of renowned storytellers are part of the lineup for the January Series 2022. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next Last
October Council of Delegates Highlights The Council of Delegates of the CRCNA met Oct. 13-15. Here is a summary of some key decisions.
Calvin University Announces $15 Million Gift to Establish School of Health Calvin University is launching a School of Health with backing of an anonymous alumni donor.
An Active Parent Church in Texas Over the past several years, New Life Church in Spring, Tex., has helped start several Hispanic congregations.
Relational Learning Project Grows Hearts Exchanged, a reconciliation effort and learning opportunity, is reaching communities across Canada.
Rev. Al Mulder Honored for Diversity Rev. Al Mulder will be honored today by Calvin Seminary for his work supporting diversity, inclusion and equity.
New Director Appointed for Disability Concerns The Council of Delegates approved Lindsay Wieland Capel as the new director of Disability Concerns.
Canadian Advisory Committee on Antiracism At its October meeting, the CRCNA Canada Corporation appointed seven people to a new committee focused on antiracism and intercultural conciliation in Canada.
Addressing the Pain from Domestic Abuse Michael Ten Haken had no idea what he was getting into when he joined a group seeking to set up a domestic abuse court in his community.
Planting Multiethnic Churches along the U.S. East Coast Marco Avila learned many lessons as a church planter that he now uses as a regional leader for Resonate Global Mission.
CRCNA Supports Investigation into Boarding Schools The recent discovery of unmarked graves at a boarding school in Canada has prompted a U.S. investigation into its own schools.
Earthkeeping and the Church Kyle Meyaard-Schaap describes differences among groups in their willingness to answer God's call to care for creation.
A Ministry of Stories Marc Zumhagen’s background of family storytelling helps him in his work as a chaplain.
‘Inspiring Gifts’ Campaign Launches A series of videos showcases many resources available for helping local congregations and individuals in their work of ministry.
Singing Praises in Prison September’s Today devotionals were written in part with a special audience in mind— approximately 13,500 prisoners.
Provost’s Book Wins Aldersgate Prize In July, Noah Toly began his tenure as Calvin University provost. Two months later, his book on environmental ethics received the Aldersgate Prize.
Boosting Ethnic Ministries in the CRC Viviana Cornejo combines her love of history with a Spirit-inspired passion for race-relations ministry.
Faith Alive Shares Excess Inventory Christian Reformed congregations can request a limited number of titles free from Faith Alive.
Worship and Culture Worldwide Kai Ton Chau teaches Calvin University students to articulate different cultural values so they can discuss and appreciate diverse forms of Christian worship.
‘Leading in a Liminal Season’ Vibrant Conversations speaker aims to help congregations facing challenges in these in-between times.
The House for All Saints and Sinners One day, Sean Taylor got a call from someone at Sonlight Community Church in Lynden, Washington. His name kept coming up in conversations about outreach.
Taking the Hard Road Rudy Gonzalez sees himself as a frontline advocate for Hispanics and Latinos to be heard in the CRCNA.
Charles Kim Resigns from Resonate Charles Kim, the diversity leader and Korean Ministry coordinator for Resonate Global Mission, will become an executive with the Grace and Mercy Foundation.
Coming into the CRC A longstanding Candidacy program is growing as a gateway to ordination from outside the CRC.
Calvin University Announces January Series Speakers A range of renowned storytellers are part of the lineup for the January Series 2022.
