Reformed Perspectives: A Seminary Called to Serve the Church
What does it mean to be Reformed? To answer that question, would you highlight key teachings such as the centrality of Scripture, covenant theology, and the sovereignty of God? Would you try to trace the history of Reformed individuals and churches from the 16th century onward? Would you look to confessional documents and catechisms, or perhaps highlight the contributions of Reformed Christians within their local communities? Would you focus on Western Europe and North America or perhaps bring in the experiences of Reformed Christians around the world? Whether you are exploring Reformed Christianity for the first time or looking more deeply into a familiar tradition, a new collection of essays from the faculty at Calvin Theological Seminary invites readers to...
Why Candidates Choose Ministry in the CRC
Being exposed to new cultures can often prompt people to gain new perspectives. For example, many people find that after traveling abroad or living for a while in a culture that is different from their own, they return to their home culture and notice peculiarities they hadn’t seen before. They might question how or why their home culture does certain things, or they may find they have gained a greater appreciation for their own culture’s familiar ways. People coming into the Christian Reformed Church in North America from other faith traditions have noted they appreciate some things about the CRC ‘culture’ that lifelong members might take for granted. We spoke with some students at Calvin Theological Seminary whose journeys have...
WCC congratulates Ecumenical Patriarch on 35th anniversary of enthronement
The World Council of Churches (WCC) sent a congratulatory message to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I upon the 35th anniversary of his enthronement.
Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemn attack during olive harvest
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, on 19 October, released a statement condemning an attack carried out on 17 October by masked settlers in Taybeh against local residents during the olive harvest, and against the foreign guests.
France is burning, is the UK next?
The right to riot?
“HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do?” now available in French
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has published a French translation of HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do? by Dr Sue Parry. VIH et santé mentale: Quel est le rôle de l’Église? follows the English edition published earlier in 2026 and is available as an eBook.
Conservative/Masorti, Reform, Reconstructing Judaism Movements Condemn Detention of those Assisting with the Olive Harvest
We are grateful that, after this statement was issued, most of detainees were released. The original statement appears below unchanged.
Rediscovering the works of John Wesley, in Spanish
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation focused on the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. Scholars are celebrating that milestone by publishing an upcoming volume of selected writings.
Mission and Ministry Board considers priorities for next general secretary, approves 2027 budget
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board began considering the ministry priorities and leadership qualities needed in the denomination’s next general secretary during its fall meeting Oct. 16-18 at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios considera las prioridades para el próximo secretario general y aprueba el presupuesto de 2027.
La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios de la Iglesia de los Hermanos comenzó a considerar las prioridades ministeriales y las cualidades de liderazgo necesarias en el próximo secretario general de la denominación durante su reunión de otoño, celebrada del 16 al 18 de octubre en las Oficinas Generales en Elgin, Illinois. La junta también aprobó