For me, these Gather stories were a vision of how the Holy Spirit is directing the future of our congregations.

It seems that there are few things more difficult in the life of a believer and a congregation than to hold both belief and action together.

Though he addressed large crowds from time to time, the vast majority of Jesus’ ministry was spent privately teaching a small group of disciples.

A legacy of immigrants continues in the CRCNA in places such as Chin Christian Church in Michigan.

What would have happened if Barnabas didn’t respond to God’s nudge to befriend and disciple Saul, the infamous Pharisee and enemy of the church?

God’s message to King Solomon after the consecration of the temple in 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 is intriguing.

We have been saved by grace to be ambassadors of Christ’s mercy to this broken and hurting world.

It’s fair to say that hospitality plays a somewhat diminished role in our personal and congregational lives presently.

Together, our churches can provide more resources for thriving ministry and can spread the gospel farther than we could on our own.

Accountability is best when it happens in a relationship and carries with it a commitment to walk with the person or group being held accountable.

Over the next few months, senior leaders in the CRCNA want to share a few answers to that question that go beyond “just because.”

It is clear from Ezekiel’s prophecies that his biggest concern wasn’t his own situation.

I’m both captivated and confused by Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed.

Like our gardens and houseplants, the church is also vibrant and fragile.

This call is not about assigning blame, but rather about acknowledging our shared responsibility to heal and restore.

Scott taught me something about the governance of the church—or rather, God taught me something through Scott.

Some of my most difficult childhood moments came in middle school when I had to spend several months far from home in a pediatric hospital in Chicago.

I benefited from several mentors who helped me develop confidence in what God was doing in me.

Through the eyes of immigrants and people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, God gives us a mirror and a lens to see ourselves as we truly are.

As a denomination, we have committed to “listen to the voices of every generation, shaping us for ministry together.”

If Jesus walked among us today, I know he would have a bench, or at least a retreat spot.

Gratitude is the primary and default posture of serving in God’s kingdom. But that doesn’t mean it will be easy.

Advent teaches us that the fullness of time is a pretty good thing.