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The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates has asked staff for a feasibility report on continuing the Inspire conference into 2024.

The Council of Delegates of the Christian Reformed Church affirmed a co-director model for the denomination’s reorganized Congregational Ministries, requested a feasibility report for an Inspire 2024 conference, and endorsed consolidating three training ministries under Resonate Global Mission.

Congregational Ministries in the Christian Reformed Church is made up of ministries focused on serving congregations and their needs.

“It is critical that we learn the truth, build real relationships with Indigenous people, and do our part in reconciliation.”

Three engrossing documentaries cover topics as wide-ranging as polygamists, DNA tests, and Contemporary Christian Music.

Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights the bonding power of a shared experience between a father and his daughter hiking in the mountains of St. Lucia.

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Theologians have made amazing discoveries from Scripture that generously enrich our understanding. But we don’t have to buy all their teachings, because no respectable theologian ever fully agrees with any other.

In wars 80 years apart, two young women living on the same Appalachian estate determine to aid soldiers dear to them and fight for justice, no matter the cost.

Blanca returns with her third album, a blend of pop, Latin, hip-hop, and gospel music promoting God’s healing.

When Josey wonders why people are so different, Dad helps her understand that our differences aren't a mistake. In fact, we have many differences because God is creative!

A new survey of 1,000 U.S. Protestant pastors finds that half are concerned the economy is hurting their churches.

Seventy-seven years after his death in Europe during World War II, the family of Private First Class Donald Hofman, including his younger brother, former CRC general secretary Leonard Hofman, interred his remains in a military funeral.

Starting from a connection between friends and an affinity in Reformed theology, 38 Venezuelan churches are in the process of joining the Christian Reformed Church in North America via Classis California South.

Now that I am co-managing my own household with young kids, I wonder regularly, could my babysitter have been sincerely grateful for the atmosphere at my childhood home?

As Christians, how does one engage with, advance, and contribute to culture without isolating themselves from it?

Based on Miriam Toews' best-selling novel, All My Puny Sorrows unexpectedly infuses wry humor into this heart-wrenching story of two loving sisters: one a gifted pianist obsessed with ending her life, the other a struggling writer.

Katy Nichole offers authenticity and a message of healing in her debut EP.

It’s impressive when all these people actually agree on something!

Comparing these categories is like the proverbial apples and oranges comparison.

Some humorous reflections on my new role as a pastor’s husband.

If God is at work in our neighborhoods, perhaps we should be too.