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Will Smith plays Richard Williams, father of tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams, in an Oscar-nominated film and role.

This exquisite middle-grade novel from Newbery Honoree and National Book Award finalist Kathi Appelt follows a creaky old camel out to save two baby kestrel chicks during a massive desert storm.

The relationship between QCRC and the CRC became increasingly difficult in the last decade of founder Paul Szto’s life.

Genuine peace requires transformation of hearts and relationships.

A passionate preacher devoted to the Lord, John Hofman Jr. died March 1, just a few weeks before his 93rd birthday.

A pastor, chaplain, and teacher recognized for his extraordinary energy, Donald Wisse died Feb. 27. He was 91.

A pastor and missionary with a deep and abiding love for the Lord, Bernie Dokter died Feb. 17.

In a statement posted on its website Wednesday, the board of global megachurch, Hillsong, said it had accepted the resignation of the church’s co-founder and “committed to an independent review of our governance structure and processes.”

Jeffrey Bilbro invites readers to take a step back and gain some theological and historical perspective on the nature and very purpose of news.

Former Calvin professor spins mature novel about seeing others whole

David Zietsma, a longtime faculty member at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont., follows Robert Graham as the school’s next president, after nearly a year as its interim president.

Amanda Benckhuysen, director of the Christian Reformed Church’s Safe Church Ministry, was one of five women leaders to speak in a March 11 webinar.

The proposed binational restructuring report before synod this June perpetuates the lack of parity we feel in leadership of our ministries in Canada.

We believe the answer to this question is in understanding the cultural paradox of our faith.

Mixed Media editor and other Banner reviewers weigh in on 2022 Oscar-nominated movies.

After an affiliated research center announced its departure,  reports show split was over Calvin upholding policies based on Christian teaching on sexuality.

The church, like so much else in our society, has changed as a result of COVID.

For decades, Calvin University has been working toward that vision—to become a Christian community that is shaped by the biblical vision of the kingdom of God, formed “from every tribe and language and people and nation” (Rev. 5:9-10).

A tender children’s picture book imagines a way to cast our burdens unto Christ.

Top worship artists Passion release five stirring new anthems.

As I enter my fourth decade of life, I’m learning that I struggle to accept who I am in the present moment.

What’s the status of a congregational meeting and a congregational vote—especially when it comes to extending a call to a pastor?