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Digital Library Now Open to All

May 4, 2016

After a smooth rollout to thousands who preregistered, the new Digital Library is now open to everyone in the CRC. Anyone who attends a Christian Reformed church can now visit the full library at crcna.org/Library.

The Digital Library aims to make it easier and more cost-effective for churches and members to access resources to support their local ministries. People can access it any time of the day or night, from anywhere, on any device connected to the web

The library includes the majority of Faith Alive’s products, including Bible studies, children’s ministry curricula, worship resources, small group studies, and youth resources.

“The Digital Library makes access to these important resources very convenient—whether you’re scrambling last-minute for a resource or you want to have the entire library at your fingertips,” said Steve Timmermans, CRC Executive Director.

For situations where digital access isn’t convenient, there also will be a new CRC discount for purchases of printed products.

Beginning in June, Christian Reformed churches will automatically receive a 20 percent discount off print copies of most Faith Alive products. The new discount will apply to purchases for any church use, including small groups and other programs.

The Digital Library is a one-year pilot program that is available  through Ministry Shares, which makes possible much of the CRCNA’s domestic and global ministry, including resource development. And because only CRC churches make contributions toward Ministry Shares, access to the Digital Library and use of the CRC discount is limited to CRC congregations and members.

“The Digital Library and discount presents an exciting way to both maximize ministry and be good stewards,” said Colin Watson, CRC Director of Ministries and Administration.

“And even though it’s described as a one-year pilot project, I fully expect it to continue far beyond that. The Digital Library represents a big shift in how we as a denomination equip our churches and members to grow in faith and impact lives for Christ.”

For more background on the Digital Library and CRC Discount, see the announcement video and news story, read this blog post, or check out the FAQs.

If you attend a Christian Reformed Church, you are invited to browse the library and spread the word at crcna.org/Library.