New federal rules cap the number of international undergraduate students beginning Canadian programs. Redeemer University will experience a slight decrease, and The King’s University’s international student population is actually going up.

Christian Reformed churches in Canada heard from two groups this summer: one a grassroots movement looking for congregations ready for an independent Canadian CRC, and one the CRCNA Canada Ministry Board saying councils weren’t obligated to respond.

From “Dominee Vanden Ende” to “Pastor Tony,” Anthonie Vanden Ende’s pastoral ministry spanned 43 years, two countries, and three Canadian provinces.

The Christian Reformed Church in North America’s new role of director of ecclesiastical governance will emphasize spiritual practices in the church’s assemblies.

Trinity CRC in Goderich, Ont., shares contributions from several community partners in a weekly to-go meal program called Fishes and Loaves.

Welcoming a new pastor during its anniversary service, Alameda (Calif.) Christian Reformed Church heard preaching from past, present, and future ministers of the 100-year-old congregation.

Calvin University’s Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity is using a $1.9 million grant to explore the impact of a seminary education on the spiritual, character, and virtue development of Christian leaders worldwide.

A small dream, a city grant, and congregational donations and free labor made a new splash park possible at Gateway Community Church in Merced, Calif.

A pastor, missionary, and theology teacher, Arnold Rumph seemed ready at the end of his life to “dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” He died June 19 at age 94.

Actions of classes in the Christian Reformed Church since March include approving retirements, welcoming pastors from other denominations, and processing several pastor-church separations.

Reuben DeBoer, member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Dunnville, Ont., is a 2024 recipient of the nationally awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship.

A hard-working, disciplined teacher and preacher with a dry sense of humor, John Boonstra pastored five congregations and served another six communities as an interim pastor. He died June 20 at age 93.

A July conference at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., offered Bible studies for men, women, and children on the theme “Inspired by Hope,” based on 1 Thessalonians 1:3.

The DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Canada presented its 2024 National Hummingbird Award to Vancouver, B.C., resident Sandra Pronteau.

Denominational staff hosted a time of thanksgiving and worship before closing the Grand Rapids, Mich., ministry building, in anticipation of relocation.

Invited by Terrace (B.C.) Christian Reformed Church’s visuals committee, nine congregation members contributed illustrations for Pastor Joel Ringma’s spring sermon series on the parables of Jesus.

June flooding in northwest Iowa affected three Christian Reformed churches and their communities.

Deacons attending Synod 2024 gathered to share stories of the work they and their congregations are doing to serve God and their neighbor at their annual dinner.

Pablo Kim Sun, who was the first senior leader for intercultural ministry for the Canadian ministry board of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, is stepping down July 31.

Released June 20, it’s the first film entirely in American Sign Language to debut in theaters, according to the filmmakers.

After two years of working with a local convention center to recover meals that otherwise might have gone to waste, the Bridge Church in Niagara Falls, Ont., is expanding its project to more partners.

A statement “to bring closure to Dr. Boer’s term as President of Calvin University” was issued June 13.

The words that echo loudest after the Christian Reformed Church in North America’s Synod 2024 will depend on who you are and where you’re situated in the CRCNA.