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Changes to pension fund rules in Canada mean ministers must work longer and churches pay more.

Kelloggsville CRC brings out neighbors from many ethnic backgrounds with a soccer ministry that includes Bible study.

San Diego CRC’s SuperKids Tutoring is helping kids with their homework while helping families manage kids’ time.

Almond Valley CRC sends a touch of home to troops stationed overseas.

Orland Park CRC assembled 2,000 school supply packs for children in Haiti.

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Operating a preschool wasn’t part of the plan, but for Hope Community CRC, unexpected blessings resulted.

A church in Greeley implemented table fellowship as a way to engage more people in small groups.

A Grand Rapids, Mich., church used mini-grants to initiate unique ministries.

Members of Iron Springs CRC share the gospel in a local public school.

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Peace CRC in South Holland holds services of lament.

Rev. Rick Admiraal’s first pastoral charge will find him behind bars in Iowa.

CRC Board of Trustees says future hires must align with goal of 25 percent racial diversity in senior leadership.

Beth Swagman resigns as director of the CRC’s Safe Church Ministry; committee cites budget constraints as reason.

Kari and Chad Bonnema gave birth to their own adopted twins through embryo adoption.

Rev. Duane Kelderman is leaving his post as vice president at Calvin Theological Seminary this summer.

A classis in the U.S. is offering subsidies to attract theologically conservative seminarians to intern in their region.

Discovery CRC has adopted a block near their church. They’ll donate food, host events, and pray for the community.

Software developer Aaron Eisses used $10 and his design talents to create an Apple app that will benefit his church.

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Rev. Moses Chung has been appointed to lead Christian Reformed Home Missions.

A nine-year-old from East Saugatuck will be the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Michigan Goodwill Ambassador for 2011.