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Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to their classis, a regional grouping of churches. Here are the highlights of classis meetings of the past few months.

Paul Vander Klay, pastor of Living Stones Christian Reformed Church in Sacramento, Calif., has been following the University of Toronto professor’s lectures and wondering how God might be using his appeal to reach a population more than wary of the church.

Come Sunday is a new Netflix movie based on the experience of pastor Carlton Pearson, a rising star until he came to the conclusion that hell does not exist.

The Miracle Season is a feel-good sports movie based on a true story.

What difference does being Reformed really make? Our Reformed identity is much more than a set of theological principles.

Singer Alexis Slifer pours her heart into her music.

Author Lois Tverberg hopes to help us read the Bible with the perspective of those who lived at the time it was written.

The school shooting in Parkland, Fla., reminds us of the epidemic of gun violence in the United States. 

Thank you, thank you. I noticed “Punch Lines” is missing from the revamped Banner.

It was one of the most striking things I ever experienced.

In September 2017, Hurricane Irma left behind destruction and displacement. When students experiencing homelessness needed lunch, South Kendall CRC stepped in to help.

This picture book for slightly older children will give them a good start on understanding the Dust Bowl.

How does reconstructing Paul’s life and background help us better understand his letters in the Bible and early Christianity as a whole?

Steven Spielberg’s animation/”real life” hybrid is a paradise of geekery and pop culture.

For the second year, Community Christian Reformed Church conducted a creative commemoration of Christ’s death.

When the men’s basketball team at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., made school history in bringing home their division’s national championship, chaplain Mike Wissink was there. 

Madison Square Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., is working with Inner City Christian Federation to redevelop the 1920s-era building that was the original home of Grand Rapids Christian High School—creating both worship space and contributing to affordable housing in the community.

Calvin College was recently gifted a collection of prints by naturalist and painter John James Audubon . . .

When the Caspers’ child was diagnosed with autism, it gave them a new perspective on life.

Sandra McCracken offers songs forged during a challenging time in her life.

Though there may be a long road ahead, we can have hope in knowing that Christ gives us freedom. Because of Christ, we can be part of something outside of ourselves.

One word and she knew him.

About a dozen members of Awake Church in Seattle, Wash., gathered to be equipped as hosts—to ensure that everyone who enters their doors feels welcome and supported.