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Two representatives of the Christian Reformed Church in North America attended the General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches in Chiang Mai, Thailand, appreciating the interaction with different leaders and delegations from many contexts.

A group that had been pursuing a distinct Canadian Christian Reformed Church, pivoted after Synod 2025 strongly affirmed remaining binational. Its leaders hosted a summit to usher in something new.

Ride the waves before diving into the depths of the sea to uncover the wonders of the ocean—and God’s deep love for you and me!

A road trip movie invites viewers into a redemptive story.

From the bestselling author of On the Trapline comes a beautifully told and comforting picture book about a boy’s journey to overcome generational trauma of residential schools.

Retired pastor and one-time home missionary serving Chinese churches in California, Peter S. Yang spoke with The Banner about the founding, 60 years ago, of Golden Gate CRC in San Francisco.

A pre-med student finds Calvin University’s liberal arts education surprisingly helpful for his scientific field of study.

There are two great stories that have shaped my life. The first is the story of Dutch Calvinism. The second is the story of World War II.

Did you know that anyone—addicts or non-addicts—can benefit from working the 12 Steps and find the freedom, joy, and intimacy with God that their hearts long for?

When prayers are not answered the way we want, how do I help my child understand?

11월 객원 사설을 쓰게 되면서 생일에 대해 더 깊이 생각하게 되었습니다.

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Trinity Christian College’s plan to close in 2026 includes agreements to help students complete degrees at similar schools. The economic realities affecting institutions of higher ed prompted the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities to offer a sustainability index check.

Actions of regional groups of churches in the past several months include 21 disaffiliated and two affiliated congregations, 11 approved examinations of ministers of the Word, and 51 departing ministers (retired and active).

We must find an intentional plan for practicing and living out our faith.

A decades old cross-border gift was a cherished memory in church anniversary celebrations this year.

Something is brewing in Raeburne's Ferry, Georgia—and it's not sweet tea.

Authentic, Western-style cooking, with a side of homespun wisdom.

When English 13-year-old Rosemary is evacuated to her grandmother in America at the start of World War II, she uncovers the family secret—they are Anishinaabe and passing as white.

In Guatemala, about 46% of all children under the age of 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.

41 congregations of the Christian Reformed Church celebrated significant milestones this year.

Dr. Nicolas Wolterstorff offers thoughtful lessons about grief