20+ hour, 53+ min ago  (220+ words) Teens in Classis Columbia, a regional group of Christian Reformed churches in the western U. S. , have counted on Camp Calvin's volunteer teachers and other professionals for opportunities in spiritual growth, friendship, and leadership since 1975. Preschool teacher Amy Toornstra, a member of…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (148+ words) Why did Synod 2026 leave the World Communion of Reformed Churches while maintaining other church alliances? What does this reveal about CRC-priorities for church partnerships? Exploring Synod 2026, Episode 4: Communion, Cooperation, and Conviction'Synod on Church Relationships When Synod 2026 considered the CRC's relationship…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (382+ words) Through the lens of Joseph's remarkable journey, see how God took one man whose life turned upside down and put him on a path that he never would have chosen for himself, but one that would lead him to God's…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (473+ words) Why do we practice paedobaptism instead of credobaptism? Why Do We Practice Child Baptism? Why do we practice child baptism? The baptism debate is often framed as an either-or: either you baptize children (paedobaptism) or you baptize those who profess…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (415+ words) I didn't just lose my spouse; I didn't just lose my marriage'I feel like I lost my church, too." That's the heartbreaking cry of many who've walked through divorce. The question we as the church must ask is, How do…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (169+ words) How has our seminary related to the past few years" conversations about confessional integrity? Why did Synod 2026 express renewed confidence in its work? And what is this talk about "a book"? Exploring Synod 2026, Episode 3: The Synod and the Seminary As…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (1048+ words) The Banner has a subscription to republish articles from Religion News Service. This story by David Katibah, was published June 18, 2026 on religionnews. com. It has been edited for length and Banner style. The Banner added a sentence to the third…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (229+ words) Sinnema, consulting his notes from the spring 2026 meeting of Classis Yellowstone, confirmed "we "directed the (Classical Interim Committee) to work with Classis Columbia on a plan for all of the Classis Yellowstone churches to merge with Classis Columbia." "To that…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (785+ words) As I Was Saying is a forum for a variety of perspectives to foster faith-related conversations among our readers with the goal of mutual learning, even in disagreement. Apart from articles written by editorial staff, these perspectives do not necessarily…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (220+ words) In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful. The Origin of Hymns: It is Well with My Soul by Robert J. Morgan Author Robert J. Morgan, well known for…...