June 2020
Even though there are often pieces online that don't appear in print, some people like to make sure they read--or can read again--articles from a specific issue. Use this page to make sure you don't miss a feature, the news, a column, or an Our Shared Ministry article from this issue. Use the search function at the top to find something specific going back to 2005 but if you want to find something older, The Banner archives are maintained at Calvin College's Hekman Library.
Features
- READ MORE
We cannot lump all LGBTQ+ people into one category—just like we cannot lump all straight people into one category.
- READ MORE
Jesus’ way demanded guaranteeing the care of people rendered vulnerable by the society of the day. It demanded setting aside discrimination and offering a wholehearted welcome to diverse people.
News
- READ MORE
Rev. Myung Jae Lee, a pastor who devoted his life to studying, teaching and expanding God’s kingdom, died March 12. He was 99.
- READ MORE
Here’s how Trinity Christian College; the Institute for Christian Studies; and Dordt, Calvin, The King’s, and Redeemer universities are marking commencement 2020.
- READ MORE
Rev. Cecil Van Niejenhuis, co-director of the office of Pastor Church Resources since 2017, is retiring in June, the same month he turns 65.
- READ MORE
From sewing to singing, members of Borculo Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland, Mich., are using the gift of time during COVID-19 isolation.
- READ MORE
Eighteen pastors from Christian Reformed churches in Classis Zeeland prepared a recorded prayer service to share with their congregation members at home.
- READ MORE
The Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates met via teleconference May 6 and 7, hearing reports and taking action on several items.
- READ MORE
Speaking at the CRC's Council of Delegates May meeting, Classis Red Mesa delegate Stanley Jim shared difficult stories of the effect of COVID-19 among Navajo people in New Mexico and Arizona.
- READ MORE
Two Christian Reformed congregations in correctional facilities are experiencing different effects of COVID-19 restrictions.
- READ MORE
Pastor, professor, writer, translator, editor and Holy Land tour guide, Sierd Woudstra died March 22. He was 92.
- READ MORE
Visionary pastor and mentor Rev. Yong Kyu Shin, who devoted his life to preaching, teaching, and mission-focused life, died March 12. He was 78.
- READ MORE
While deferring most of the Agenda for Synod 2020 to the following year’s synod, a special June meeting of the Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates will process some time-sensitive matters.
- READ MORE
Holland Christian Homes is a complex of seniors residences in Brampton, Ont. Its two long-term care manors have cases of COVID-19. The community, and its pastors, are showing care and resilience.
- READ MORE
The Table, an emerging Christian Reformed church in Denver, Colo., adapted two spring planting traditions to keep physical distancing protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- READ MORE
At its May meeting the Christian Reformed Church’s Council of Delegates approved a “skeleton plan” for restructuring along American and Canadian lines, as first discussed in February.
- READ MORE
The Banner has received five higher goals awards for devotional, editorial, fiction, and feature articles published in 2019.
Our Shared Ministry
- READ MORE
When we reflect on our life stories, it often becomes clear that God had a bigger plan in mind.
- READ MORE
BTGMI’s ministry leaders came together in a different way during this time of uncertainty.
- READ MORE
Cuando reflexionamos sobre las experiencias de nuestras vidas, a menudo queda claro que Dios tenía un plan más grande en mente.
- READ MORE
This type of community is central to creating new relationships and thriving in a new country. Like most immigrants today, those in the CRC’s history could not make the transition alone.
- READ MORE
The CRCNA started as an immigrant congregation, and immigration is still part of our story today.
- READ MORE
When Hope CRC members learned about Sara’s desire to reunite with her brother, they agreed with little hesitation to apply for sponsorship.
- READ MORE
우리 각자의 인생 스토리를 돌이켜 보면, 하나님이 더 큰 계획을 가지고 계심이 명확해집니다.
- READ MORE
우리 각자의 인생 스토리를 돌이켜 보면, 하나님이 더 큰 계획을 가지고 계심이 명확해집니다.
Columns
- READ MORE
El Dios que nos guía por los caminos correctos también nos guía por los valles más oscuros.
- READ MORE
Being stuck at home these past months because of the pandemic, I’ve found myself falling into a slower pace.
- READ MORE
I am in a period of huge transition in my life right now. How do I make sure I navigate my decisions and direction-setting well?
- READ MORE
It was a day that would be etched forever in my memory and would change how I view life.
- READ MORE
Is there a model structure that complies with church order yet allows a smaller group to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the church?
- READ MORE
Book companions to keep us company during the warmest days.
- READ MORE
See how readers responded to recent Banner issues, articles, and columns.
- READ MORE
Now surveys show that only about half of the community members attend church regularly.
- READ MORE
Our server seemed disconnected and quite uninterested in doing her job.
- READ MORE
The God who guides us along the right paths also guides us through the darkest valleys.
- READ MORE
One of my jobs is to study turtles in the wild because scientists are worried they are going to disappear.
- READ MORE
A coincidence? I’m thinking not. I’m going to guess an algorithm got yesterday’s story almost right, but not quite.
- READ MORE
Besides being in a constantly highly reactive and responsive mode as governmental directives change by the hour, we are also in constant triage mode.
- READ MORE
우리를 의의 길로 인도하시는 하나님은 어둠의 골짜기를 다닐 때에도 우리를 인도하십니다.
- READ MORE
우리를 의의 길로 인도하시는 하나님은 어둠의 골짜기를 다닐 때에도 우리를 인도하십니다.
