Christian Reformed Church

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2024-2-12_world-renew-logo_0.jpg?itok=CKegHYm3" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> World Renew invites churches and individuals to reaffirm their commitment to the call found throughout Scripture to show Christ’s compassion in the world.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2024-2-12_jesus%27-parables-in-luke.jpg?itok=v7I2Wvp3" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> Sermons on several of Jesus’ parables about life in the kingdom of God were a highlight at the Calvin Symposium on Worship Feb. 5-7.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Resonate missionary Pamela Alderman stands with Laszlo Szalay beside his sculpture Emperor. " class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2024-2-12_welding-sculpture-finding-hope.jpg?itok=Mzb4Qgg7" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Resonate missionary Pamela Alderman stands with Laszlo Szalay beside his sculpture Emperor.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Resonate Global Mission</div> </article> <br /> When a veteran hit a low point in his life, God helped him find healing through an art ministry led by a Resonate Global Mission missionary.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2024-2-12_six-nations.jpg?itok=vFf1qAgU" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Victoria Veenstra</div> </article> <br /> In October a group of learners gathered for an immersive experience in Indigenous history, ecological restoration, and reconciliation efforts.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Calvin University president Greg Elzinga (second from left) accepts a check from AT&amp;T to be used for laptops, educational software, and essential digital literacy support for students in need. " class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2024-2-12_digital-divide.jpg?itok=UF78cWXX" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Calvin University president Greg Elzinga (second from left) accepts a check from AT&amp;T to be used for laptops, educational software, and essential digital literacy support for students in need.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> Calvin University received $50,000 from AT&amp;T to help bridge the digital divide for students in the recently launched Wayfinder Program.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2023-11/CRC%20Logo.jpg?itok=hqUY2pIn" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> A reminder of the CRCNA’s positions on immigration and migration, and a prayer for unity.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2025-2-5_christian-political-theology.jpg?itok=zQff0N1z" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Redeemer University</div> </article> <br /> Dr. Jonathan Askonas spoke on Christian political theology while he was at Redeemer University to accept the Emerging Public Intellectual Award.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Peter Sagal" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2025-2-5_peter-sagal.jpg?itok=7VycLpeK" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Peter Sagal</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> At the January Series, Peter Sagal talked about the U.S. Constitution and its meaning for United States citizens today.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2025-2-5_alastair-humphreys.jpg?itok=m7jd040a" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">January Series - Calvin University</div> </article> <br /> In his January Series presentation, Alastair Humphreys described some of his adventures large and small and encouraged his listeners to live adventurously.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Reshma Saujani" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2025-2-5_%20reshma-saujani.jpg?itok=XcDfraLE" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Reshma Saujani</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> Reshma Saujani told listeners at the January Series to dismantle the myth of having it all, and to lift the burden we place on women to be perfect.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2025-2-5_michaela-o%E2%80%99donnell.jpg?itok=VU_5Wbba" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">January Series, Calvin University</div> </article> <br /> In her January Series presentation, Michaela O’Donnell discussed how to navigate life’s changes and transitions well.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Hunter Woodhall" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/crc-news-graphics_2025-2-5_hunter-woodhall.jpg?itok=P4cqGrn4" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Hunter Woodhall</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> Speaking at Calvin University’s January Series, paralympian Hunter Woodhall explained that setbacks and failures provide opportunities to grow.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Student body president Tyler VerMerris joins with ceremony participants in the laying on of hands and in offering a prayer for Calvin’s new president, Greg Elzinga." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_greg-elzinga.jpg?itok=gtY7kSqu" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Student body president Tyler VerMerris joins with ceremony participants in the laying on of hands and in offering a prayer for Calvin’s new president, Greg Elzinga.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> On Jan. 24, 2025, Greg Elzinga was installed as Calvin University’s 13th president in a formal inauguration ceremony.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Mike White" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_world-renew-acting-director.jpg?itok=WfhhqGi6" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Mike White</div> </div> </article> <br /> The Canadian Board of Directors of World Renew has appointed Mike White to the role of acting executive director, World Renew-Canada. He replaces Jamie McIntosh.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_retreat-builds-community.jpg?itok=K3ek3dow" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Nathaniel DeMesa</div> </article> <br /> Young leaders from several SEAPI churches on the U.S. East Coast met for a time of renewal and connection last month.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_go-navidad.jpg?itok=U9JIHulM" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> The Go Navidad initiative, launched by the Christian Reformed Church in Los Teques, Venezuela, continued its work this year in the lives of nearly 200 children.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_john-inazu.jpg?itok=nfRxlgDC" /> </div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">January Series, Calvin University</div> </article> <br /> Speaking at the January Series at Calvin University, John Inazu explored life’s unexpected twists, qualities to cultivate for good communication, and the rule of law.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Kristjan Prikk" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_future-of-europe.jpg?itok=SQhoUwfe" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Kristjan Prikk</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> Estonia's ambassador to the United States recently spoke at Calvin University, addressing a critical question: Does Europe still matter to North Americans?

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Heather Templeton Dill" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-29_awe-and-wonder-lead-to-humility.jpg?itok=bfuyasIy" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Heather Templeton Dill</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">calvin.edu</div> </article> <br /> When people experience awe, research suggests, they can become more teachable, more humble.

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Rev. John Rozeboom (right) stands with a pastor at the refugee camp he visited in Uganda." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-01/crc-news-graphics_2025-1-22_revival-in-africa.jpg?itok=RNNJflXA" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Rev. John Rozeboom (right) stands with a pastor at the refugee camp he visited in Uganda.</div> </div> </article> <br /> A visit to one of the oldest refugee camps in Africa yields warm memories for Rev. John Rozeboom and his hosts, the Ngendahayos.