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If you’ve been asked to teach in your church’s education program, you might wonder what it takes to be a good teacher.

Maintaining a healthy, differentiated pastoral identity requires a persistent focus on the Bible’s descriptions of a pastor.

Healing is not linear; neither is grief.

One of the first women to enroll in Calvin Theological Seminary, Nola Galluch, had a long career as a Christian counselor. She died May 10 at age 76.

With over 40 years of pastoring and serving different communities as chaplain, Jerry DeVries, a gentle and humble pastor, died May 30. He was 85.

This two-part series, starring Douglas Henshall and Kate Ashfield, tells the story of a major car accident that forever changes the lives of those involved.

The Bible is replete with women who felt on the outskirts of life, unseen and voiceless. In their stories, you not only learn more about them but understand that you are seen and heard.

We live in a secular age, a world dominated by science and technology. Increasing numbers of us don't believe in God anymore. We don't expect miracles. This book points the way back.

Shiao Chong, editor of The Banner since 2016, is stepping down from that post. CRCNA leadership working with staff to maintain publishing. New editor search to come.

Much of the Christian Reformed Church’s mandate to The Banner, established in 2015, hasn’t changed, but here’s what has and what you can expect to read and not to read because of that.

Pastors and missionaries aren’t allowed on university campuses in Mexico.

Synod 2025 danced between continuing trust and firming up guidelines.

Rich with unforgettable characters and captivating historical drama, this is the story of a healer who risks her life, her freedom, and everything she holds dear to protect her city from the Black Death.

A request to clarify the relationship among assemblies of the Christian Reformed Church has been deferred to yet another synod.

Christianity isn’t American or Ghanaian or Chinese.

Assuming the driver had seen me, I pulled past the exit just as she drove onto the road, right into my path.

As popular as it is, few people seem to know or even care about the origin and authorship of the Serenity Prayer.

In the midst of a devastating opioid crisis, this book by a Christian doctor working at a supervised consumption site could provide valuable lessons to help the church develop a meaningful response to addiction.

Brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock, played by Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates, rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption.

From award–winning chef Alexander Smalls and award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison comes a “vibrant visual narrative” of family, traditions, and the little moments shared at the dinner table.

With a message from Luke 24, synod president Stephen Terpstra dismissed delegates with a hope for “overwhelming confidence, hope, and expectation” in what God is doing.

Denominational ministries were blessed and recognized at Synod 2025 as ministry leaders spoke about God moving in their work.