May 2024
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Features
News
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다음은 교단 매거진 <배너>에 실린 ‘Synod 2024: What to Watch 2024 총회에서 주목할 내용’ 기사를 요약한 내용이다.
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Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary hosted the 2024 Kuyper Conference and presented the Kuyper Prize to Sid Jansma Jr., a 1965 Calvin graduate and influential business leader.
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Actions of Christian Reformed regional assemblies in the past several months include welcoming new pastors, recognizing retiring pastors, acknowledging the closing of several churches, and communicating to synod.
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A tech company offering no-charge services to Christian ministries focused on evangelism has hosted spring break code-a-thons for 13 years. This March it was at Cragmor Christian Reformed Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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A recent ruling in Alabama declared frozen embryos to be children. The ruling raises important ethical issues about in vitro fertilization.
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Tony Schweitzer was a pastor who also served outside of the church in ministries offering spiritual care and belonging for people with disabilities. He died Feb. 25 at age 81.
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With a Resonate Global Mission innovation grant in 2023, chaplain Joel Kiekintveld was able to offer encouraging events for staff of the Office of Children's Services in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Dordt University women’s basketball team won its first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championship March 26.
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“Many have inquired about the current ratio of vacant churches to ministers eligible for call, and there is a growing sense that the Christian Reformed Church in North America has a ‘pastor shortage,’
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Working with New Horizons Foundation–USA, First Christian Reformed Church, in Orange City, Iowa, built 35 solar-powered lights to send to Ukraine.
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The Christian Reformed Church’s synod will meet June 14-20 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Delegates will deliberate on the process for handling confessional difficulties, requests for discipline, and reports on the state of leadership and proposed Church Order changes.
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Grateful players and coaches took home the 11th boys state basketball championship for Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa.
Columns
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Our congregation had been asked about their comfort level with different scenarios in categories such as marital status, age, first language, and disability.
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A Korean American mother of two highlights her family’s favorite children’s books celebrating Asian stories and cultures.
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A fellow church council member insists that having doubts about our faith is not something “real” believers would experience. It’s made me even more doubtful. What should I do?
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Many treat conversion as little more than a magic spell, like a “get out of jail free” card played at a crucial moment in a losing game.
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When people greet each other by saying, “Hello,” many also add the question, “How are you?” Why?
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Celebrating the role of gratitude in our lives, Cornelius Plantinga makes the case that it is the very key to understanding our relationships with one another, the world around us, and God.
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We recently moved into a neighborhood where not many seem to know about our Reformed faith. How quickly should we bring this into conversations? Or do we leave it out unless asked?
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I was often puzzled by the sudden turn in the crowd’s mood in Luke 4:16-30.
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Varias veces me desconcertó el repentino cambio de humor de la multitud en Lucas 4:16-30.
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See some of our top picks for reading and watching for May 2024.
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See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
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When God said in Genesis, “Let dry ground appear,” God created solid, recyclable material.
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When someone needs help, is praying for them enough? Or should Christians do more to directly help?
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We are encouraged, inspired, challenged, and instructed through stories.
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결혼 여부, 나이, 모국어, 장애 여부 등 다양한 영역에서 교인들이 편안함을 느끼는 정도를 묻는 질문이었습니다.
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저는 누가복음 4장 16-30절에서 군중들의 기분이 급변하는 것이 의아했었습니다.
Our Shared Ministry
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Conté con varios mentores que me ayudaron a desarrollar confianza en lo que Dios estaba haciendo en mí.
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Calvin University is introducing the Master of Science in Nursing program, which consists of two tracks: certified nurse educator and certified nurse leader.
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The Association of Theological Schools officially approved a partnership between Calvin Theological Seminary and Missional Training Center.
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The question led all of us into a moment of silence and deep reflection.
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I benefited from several mentors who helped me develop confidence in what God was doing in me.
Survey Says …
Mission at Home and Abroad in the CRCREAD MOREHere are a few highlights from the Christian Reformed Church's 2024 survey.
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ReFrame Ministries and Resonate Global Mission staff share the gospel every day in their work. Here’s what they’ve learned.
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저는 여러 멘토들 덕분에 하나님께서 제 삶 속에서 하시는 일들을 믿으며 자신감을 얻었습니다.
