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Attending synod is an exciting opportunity, especially as a young adult representative. But synod can also be intimidating. Here are some tips to get you through.

One man’s story of discovering the hope of salvation through Back to God Ministries International’s outreach team in Russia.

Youth workers can guide themselves and their young people in living out God’s gift of Sunday.

No Season 3 slump for the strange residents of Hawkins, Ind.

Members of Prosper Christian Reformed Church in Falmouth, Mich., are welcoming community members to a whole summer of anniversary celebrations.

Energetic, humble and approachable, John Klomps lived life as an adventure. He pastored four congregations and served in leadership of two Christian organizations. He died June 12 at the age of 85.

A winsome picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants.

Anima is a bizarre and beautiful new offering from Radiohead’s lead singer.

Fascinating insights into Harper Lee, including why she never finished her true crime book.

On a road trip, on the porch, or at the cottage, listening to a story being read to you is a wonderful thing to do.

It hurts to be unknown while being singled out only for my disabilities. And it is this feeling of being unknown that I want to use as a catalyst for change and personal growth.

An increasing number of Christian Reformed Church pastors are bivocational, earning income from both pastoring and a different job. 

Whitehead’s gripping prose and a cast of memorable characters make this short novel a devastating but powerful read.

Founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops wrestles with pain, loss and hope in her third solo album. 

Meet this year’s candidates for Minister of the Word. For the first time, some are anonymous.

In the Canadian band’s last album, they say goodbye and explore endings of all kinds.

Noted New York Times columnist imagines life lived as a gift to others. 

One of the Clinton 12 writes a searing yet spiritually powerful memoir in various poetic forms. 

Stories of a previous generation help the next to see the flesh and blood of humanity.

Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, in Grand Rapids, Mich., piloted a program with Trillium Institute to equip members to serve fellow congregants experiencing life-changing illnesses.

Missionary, pastor and social worker with a heart for the Lord, Ryan Veeneman died on May 30. He was 65.

Members of Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Beaverdam (Mich.) CRC are experimenting with community cookouts—inviting the neighbors to meet, eat, and be a part of something.

On July 9, a network of faith leaders released a statement, signed by more than 100 people, calling for three specific actions by the United States in relations with Iran. Christian Reformed Church director of ministries Colin Watson was one of the signatories.