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We’re thrilled to announce the winners to the 2018 Banner essay contest “Why Christianity Still Matters.”

Persecution takes many forms and happens in unexpected places.

First Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, Calif., recognized its 100th anniversary with celebrations spread from February to September. 

The room was quiet as the two men shared their stories. Both told of heartbreak and loss. 

Director Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs is a visual masterpiece with a lot to chew on.

Singer-songwriter Plumb writes music that is unique in its honesty, vulnerability, and hopefulness.

Newbery Award-winning writer Katherine Paterson explores life in the early years of Castro’s Cuba in her latest children’s book.

At Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., a recent worship service included a four-legged guest named Walter.

Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Mich., will offer two master’s level online courses taught in Spanish beginning in the fall of 2018.

Because all of us are capable of all kinds of evil, we need to prepare in advance so that we can make safe environments to focus on the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This picture book celebrates our Creator’s gift of light.

Pastor, chaplain, gardener, carpenter, inventor, and fisherman, Louis Baker passed away on May 4 at the age of 93, following several years of living with Parkinson’s disease. 

In November of 2016, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.

Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to their classis, a regional group of churches. Here are the highlights of classis meetings of the past few months.

On June 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada ruling regarding a Christian law school sparked discussion around the world about religious freedom in Canada. 

Four years of funding is helping the Christian Reformed campus ministry at Grand Valley State University equip and mentor student interns for each of their ministry teams.

Giller Prize-winner Michael Ondaatje delivers a well-crafted tale of intrigue.

Summary: Glasgow synth-rock band Chvrches offers an album that realistically addresses the present and is hopeful for a more loving and empathetic future.

In our present context, discipleship means a long-term commitment to obey the commands of Jesus: to model our lives after him, allowing ourselves to be changed as we journey so that we may become like him in character.

우리는 교회 갱신과 변혁을 위해서 여러 방면으로 노력할 것입니다.

The hope-filled memoir of the “napalm girl” attests to the mysterious power of God to turn evil to good.

This intense young adult novel dealing with child abuse and the prison system powerfully calls for a more redemptive way forward for all people.

뜨겁게 기도하던 올해 총회에서, 저는 북미주 개혁교회에 대한 희망을 보았습니다.