Director’s Vision Helps Reform Prisons Heidi Washington, director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, has championed the motto: "Make prison time productive time." Great Turnout for Calvin Seminary Golf Classic More than 100 guests participated in the 9th annual Calvin Theological Seminary Golf Classic on June 12. Synod 2023 Concludes Several big decisions were made June 9-15 on the campus of Calvin University, and some decisions were delayed until Synod 2024. Becoming a Pastor Later in Life I smiled, realizing that there remain places for geezers like me in ministry. Take Your Devotions Outside Do you need a post-synod refresh? Many Today devotional readers are going outside for their daily devotions. Transforming a Neighborhood Inch by Square Inch Resonate Global Mission worked with Moises Pacheco to plant a church in a low-income Chicago neighborhood. Synod 2023 Begins The annual decision-making meeting is taking place in the chapel of Calvin University June 9-15. Here is a recap of the first few days. New Director of Resonate Sees a Bright Future Delegates at synod approved Kevin DeRaaf as the new director of Resonate Global Mission. The State of the Church is Hopeful Zachary King, General Secretary, reminded Synod 2023 that while the CRCNA may be facing challenges, we can remain hopeful that God is at work. Reconciliation on the Front Lines At the Canadian National Gathering, attendees heard from the directors and a participant of the urban Indigenous ministry centers supported by the CRCNA. Indigenous Matriarchs Michelle Nieviadomy told the Canadian National Gathering that the Indigenous woman is the most vulnerable in Canada and yet also the most powerful. Scholarship Recipients Host Chapel Service Over 30 people attended a special chapel service at Calvin Theological Seminary on April 26 designed for current recipients of a multiracial scholarship. Retreat Encourages Pastors to Respectfully Disagree Can respectful engagement help people identify and articulate areas of common practice, grave concern, and sincere questions in a way that makes them feel heard and respected? Korean Council Gathers in Las Vegas Sixty-five people gathered in Las Vegas in late April for a meeting of the Korean Council of the CRCNA. Polishing the Chain Attendees at the Canadian National Gathering heard about the covenant relationship between Indigenous people and settlers as promised in a wampum agreement and a silver-chain covenant. A Journey to the Heart Rev. Dr. Raymond Aldred told the Canadian National Gathering that the gospel lives where we “meet on the level of exchanging hearts.” Restored Smiles in the Philippines When supertyphoon Odette hit the Philippines in December 2021, it brought physical devastation but also emotional distress. World Renew responded. International Interest in Calvin Reaches All-time High Students from more than 90 countries have submitted their applications to Calvin University for the 2023-24 school year. Reformed Worship Changes Publisher As of July 1, Reformed Worship will become a publication of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. This will meet the needs of an ecumenical audience while continuing to offer a distinctly Reformed voice. Dutch Denominations Reunite after Decades Two Reformed denominations in the Netherlands reunited after more than a half-century of separation. Dr. Zachary King participated in a service of reunion there on May 12. Reconciliation Meets Gospel Mission This week 160 CRC people will gather in Ottawa, Ont., for the Canadian National Gathering and its focus on the work of reconciliation with Indigenous brothers and sisters. Calvin Appoints Chief Diversity Officer A Calvin University search committee has selected Nygil Likely as the institution’s next chief diversity officer. Reflections on Earning a Degree Behind Bars On May 5, 15 students received bachelor’s degrees, and an additional 11 received associate’s degrees during a commencement ceremony inside Handlon Correctional Facility. Speaking Peace to Fear A new Timothy Leadership Training manual addresses beliefs about spiritual powers. Pagination First Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next Last
Director’s Vision Helps Reform Prisons Heidi Washington, director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, has championed the motto: "Make prison time productive time."
Great Turnout for Calvin Seminary Golf Classic More than 100 guests participated in the 9th annual Calvin Theological Seminary Golf Classic on June 12.
Synod 2023 Concludes Several big decisions were made June 9-15 on the campus of Calvin University, and some decisions were delayed until Synod 2024.
Becoming a Pastor Later in Life I smiled, realizing that there remain places for geezers like me in ministry.
Take Your Devotions Outside Do you need a post-synod refresh? Many Today devotional readers are going outside for their daily devotions.
Transforming a Neighborhood Inch by Square Inch Resonate Global Mission worked with Moises Pacheco to plant a church in a low-income Chicago neighborhood.
Synod 2023 Begins The annual decision-making meeting is taking place in the chapel of Calvin University June 9-15. Here is a recap of the first few days.
New Director of Resonate Sees a Bright Future Delegates at synod approved Kevin DeRaaf as the new director of Resonate Global Mission.
The State of the Church is Hopeful Zachary King, General Secretary, reminded Synod 2023 that while the CRCNA may be facing challenges, we can remain hopeful that God is at work.
Reconciliation on the Front Lines At the Canadian National Gathering, attendees heard from the directors and a participant of the urban Indigenous ministry centers supported by the CRCNA.
Indigenous Matriarchs Michelle Nieviadomy told the Canadian National Gathering that the Indigenous woman is the most vulnerable in Canada and yet also the most powerful.
Scholarship Recipients Host Chapel Service Over 30 people attended a special chapel service at Calvin Theological Seminary on April 26 designed for current recipients of a multiracial scholarship.
Retreat Encourages Pastors to Respectfully Disagree Can respectful engagement help people identify and articulate areas of common practice, grave concern, and sincere questions in a way that makes them feel heard and respected?
Korean Council Gathers in Las Vegas Sixty-five people gathered in Las Vegas in late April for a meeting of the Korean Council of the CRCNA.
Polishing the Chain Attendees at the Canadian National Gathering heard about the covenant relationship between Indigenous people and settlers as promised in a wampum agreement and a silver-chain covenant.
A Journey to the Heart Rev. Dr. Raymond Aldred told the Canadian National Gathering that the gospel lives where we “meet on the level of exchanging hearts.”
Restored Smiles in the Philippines When supertyphoon Odette hit the Philippines in December 2021, it brought physical devastation but also emotional distress. World Renew responded.
International Interest in Calvin Reaches All-time High Students from more than 90 countries have submitted their applications to Calvin University for the 2023-24 school year.
Reformed Worship Changes Publisher As of July 1, Reformed Worship will become a publication of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. This will meet the needs of an ecumenical audience while continuing to offer a distinctly Reformed voice.
Dutch Denominations Reunite after Decades Two Reformed denominations in the Netherlands reunited after more than a half-century of separation. Dr. Zachary King participated in a service of reunion there on May 12.
Reconciliation Meets Gospel Mission This week 160 CRC people will gather in Ottawa, Ont., for the Canadian National Gathering and its focus on the work of reconciliation with Indigenous brothers and sisters.
Calvin Appoints Chief Diversity Officer A Calvin University search committee has selected Nygil Likely as the institution’s next chief diversity officer.
Reflections on Earning a Degree Behind Bars On May 5, 15 students received bachelor’s degrees, and an additional 11 received associate’s degrees during a commencement ceremony inside Handlon Correctional Facility.
Speaking Peace to Fear A new Timothy Leadership Training manual addresses beliefs about spiritual powers.
