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Publishers everywhere keep a close eye on sales statistics, especially at year’s end.

Evangelism is an “everyday” activity, says Sam Huizenga, a small group ministry developer and author of Home Missions&rsquo

Jenni Fisher and three of her friends (all students at the University of Western Ontario) joined a dozen others in the bright

Two pins, some wire, and about 10 staples are holding my shattered left elbow together.

Hunger is an enormous problem in Zambia. Every year thousands of people live on one or two meals a day for weeks or even months.

Your church, through its denominational agencies, brought help and hope to victims of at least 11 disasters last year by responding to

When I first saw the satellite image of tropical storm Wilma this past October, a small knot began forming in my stomach.

On this page I often encourage Banner readers to remember the ministries of the CRC’s agencies and educational instituti

Fighting Disappointment in Narnia

The concept of a “traitor” looms large in C.S.

Religious groups stepped up pressure in September on the Bush administration and the U.S.

The Pacific Southwest region of the American Baptist Churches USA says it will leave that denomination over the issue of homosexuality.

Bishop Mvume Dandala, general secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches, said the Bush administration’s funding guidelines

Keo Phommarath met his wife, Bounchan, at a party.

In a recent classroom discussion I asked my grade seven and eight students what kind of gifts they were hoping to receive this holiday se

If thoughtful gifts are what you’re looking for, here’s a list of ideas that are guaranteed to be the right size and add a li

This play is intended to be used in informal settings—maybe around the dinner table or in front of the fireplace with your famil

Christmas is a wonderfully glorious season.

“It is better to give than to receive,” says Scripture (Acts 20:35). But receiving is important too.

Times Square in New York City. Seconds before midnight on December 31. A giant ball drops to usher in the New Year.

Q. What is the ministerial stance on

Africa and the Appalachian Trail may seem light-years apart, but Lou Haveman, 60, brought them together in a unique way.

Every single night, children of northern Uganda walk miles to sleep in safe houses in the town of Gulu and elsewhere.

Christian Reformed church planter Jeff Hough is not shy about promoting Christian day school education.