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Describing himself as a servant in terms of occupation, Matthew Le planted one Vietnamese congregation and served a merged congregation for 28 years. He died Jan. 27, 2025, at the age of 68.

A pastor, chaplain, and supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, Jim Kok ‘was a giant of a man in both stature and kindness.’

This book records the history of the cooperation in mission between the Christian Reformed Japan Mission and the Reformed Church in Japan from 1951 to 2017.

Where did the word "banana" originate? What is the world's most secret language? This book takes the reader on a journey across the globe to explore the complexity and beauty of languages.

Ginny Owens releases a five-song EP, her first new music in three years.

I made my way through the metro station in a huff, annoyed about this latest instance of friction.

The cohort of church plants in the CRCNA brings the strength of tradition and a different and necessary skill set the CRCNA needs.

Exeter (Ont.) Christian Reformed Church hosted its city’s ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ walk, advancing the cause of vulnerable support services across Canada.

CRC award-winning author Cheryl Grey Bostrom returns with an environmental saga set in the Pacific Northwest.

We look away, lest his gaze embarrass us.

Ginny, our dog, is the best tool in my evangelism toolkit.

All people of all ages are sinners and called to repent. Everyone needs Jesus.

New Life Christian Reformed Church in Abbotsford, B.C., builds connections over small-group meals with “Let’s Do Lunch” Sundays.

Having been up or down 1 percentage point since 2021, the percentage of Americans who say religion is “very important” in their lives seems to have leveled off, at 47%.

For the past three-and-a-half years, Colleen Chao has been living with a terminal diagnosis. In this precious time, she's been pondering questions about heaven.

A wedding disaster leaves a groom stranded in Rome, heartbroken. But with help from a determined local and others, his ruined honeymoon becomes an unexpected adventure.

A remarkable and dangerous feat of reportage, Bear Witness shows what happens when altruism, faith, and an obsession with justice are pushed to the extreme.

As of June, Peter Noteboom, a commissioned pastor of the Christian Reformed Church, will complete his service as general secretary for The Canadian Council of Churches.

Ninety-six-year-old organist Mildred “Millie” Meyer has been playing for Bunde Christian Reformed Church in Clara City, Minn., for 82 years.

The Gathering will intentionally reflect on the history of the Canadian CRC, recognizing it as the foundation that has shaped the present.

A young mother filled with regret returns to Sullivan’s Island to rebuild her life and finds compassion in the most unexpected places in this faith-based fiction from T.I. Lowe.

Grants were awarded, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, for capital projects, programming and interpretation, or project planning.