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Chairperson Paul De Vries stressed for synod delegates that COD’s role is to follow synod’s instructions.

Synod 2018 (the annual assembly of the Christian Reformed Church) approved the transfer of three congregations from one classis (a regional assembly of congregations) to another.

In his address to Synod 2018, Steven Timmermans, executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, urged delegates to adopt a hopeful view of what is “not our grandparents’ church.”

For the first time ever, delegates from the Reformed Church of America (RCA) and the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) gathered together in small groups to discuss and provide direction on four proposals to increase cooperation.

An envoy from the Netherlands wants to promote Dutch American heritage.

Peter Borgdorff loved the Lord, his family, the Christian Reformed Church, and the church worldwide. He died May 21 at age 78.

The synods of the Christian Reformed Church and the Reformed Church in America joined in worship on Sunday night.

The synods of the Reformed Church in America and the Christian Reformed Church in North America celebrated their increasing cooperation and collaboration.

This year’s officers are younger and have less synod experience. 

One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all. That was the message of the worship service that opened the synods of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) and the Reformed Church in America (RCA)

We say it takes a village to raise a child, so what do we do when we no longer live in villages?

This picture book would be a great Father’s Day gift from a child.

Mat Kearney is an underrated musician who crafts lyrics that stand out as unique yet are universally true.

Students from South Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Mich., created portraits of Byron Center Manor residents, leaving a lasting impression on artists and subjects.

Two members of Valley Christian Reformed Church in Binghamton, N.Y., were surprised to be in the national spotlight this spring.

About his life following graduation in 2017 from Calvin College, Garrett Bazany says modestly, “Just me living my normal life and staying active. . . .

This gripping memoir is an ode to the power of education.

Kacey Musgraves has crafted an album with a sense of wonder and a wide variety of influences.

Uncombed gray hair falling down over wild eyes. The stench of the streets on unkempt clothes. He ordered coffee and sat in the booth next to me.

Numb by Natalie Shires. Grade 12, Covenant Day School, Matthews, N.C., a member of Christian Schools International.

Where does God live? Our quick and easy answer is almost dismissive of the question but at the same time almost staggers us with its implications.

About 40 people gathered for a 3-day conference focused on encouraging, strengthening and equipping campus ministers in the U.S. and Canada.

Baptiste Paul’s picture book is a celebration of the game of soccer.