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Every church has a place in God's mission.

At Synod 2026, Thrive shared a message of hope and renewal: healthy churches aren't perfect churches, they are communities centered on Jesus and open to the work of the Holy Spirit. No matter where your congregation is in its journey, God continues to use ordinary churches to bear fruit and further Christ's mission.

Read more about how Thrive is partnering with congregations in church renewal: https://loom.ly/JtQnYoc

Thrive, a Partner in Church Renewal The Official Magazine of the Christian Reformed Church

Over the next week, nearly 200 delegates representing all 49 of the CRCNA’s regional bodies (classes) will gather on the campus of Calvin University to pray and deliberate as part of Synod 2026 (June 12–18).

Synod is the CRCNA’s broadest ecclesiastical assembly and is responsible for discerning and setting the vision and direction for our ministries, our 49 classes, and the 940 churches that make up our denomination.

Please join us in prayer that all delegates and CRCNA representatives will hear and faithfully respond to the Holy Spirit’s guidance for our shared ministry.

crcna.org/synod

Interested in conversations about biblical justice? Read about two recent webinars on the topic and discover upcoming live webinar opportunities here: https://loom.ly/B4QMLLk

Webinar Series Equips Churches for Impact An update on Beyond the Headlines, the webinar series equipping church members and justice advocates.

With Microsoft Publisher ending in the next few months, we know many church administrators are looking for new bulletin alternatives. If you're exploring your options, check out this helpful post on The Network featuring a Microsoft Word alternative for creating church bulletins.

View here: https://loom.ly/au_BvX8

And stay tuned....we'll also be sharing Canva bulletin templates soon to help make the transition even easier!

Navigating the Shift from Microsoft Publisher: A New Bulletin Template for Church Admins For decades, Microsoft Publisher has been the trusty, go-to tool for creating weekly church bulletins. Its familiar layout and straightforward design features have served church administrators faithfully through countless seasons of ministry. However, with Microsoft officially retiring Publisher in....

Every child deserves to know they belong.

Creating a welcoming children’s ministry for kids with disabilities doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’ve gathered 9 practical trainings, videos, and resources to help churches build spaces where all children can participate, grow, and experience God’s love.

Explore the resources: https://loom.ly/m2Lr8n0

9 Disability Resources to Help Your Children's Ministry Welcome All Children Most churches want to include kids with disabilities in their children’s programming, but many leaders aren’t sure how to do it. We rounded up a list of some recorded trainings and resources that your church ministry leaders and volunteers can use to become more equipped to welcome all of God’...

A few weeks ago, Elaine May, Thrive’s Lead Ministry Consultant, hosted a Thriving in Mission event at Duncan CRC in British Columbia.

And the impact was immediate. One participant shared: “On a personal level, this made me feel ignited in moving forward in the areas God is asking me to step into. I want to participate in creating a healthy future.”

Moments like these are a reminder that faithful conversations can spark meaningful change in a church community.

“Unity in Diversity! Apart Together, Yet Together!” ❤️

This year’s Korean Ministers Association Annual Gathering brought together Korean-speaking and English-speaking pastors from across North America for worship, learning, prayer, and fellowship — creating space for deeper connection across generations, cultures, and ministry contexts.

We’re grateful for leaders like Lesli van Milligen who continue to champion listening, collaboration, and flourishing churches across the CRCNA.

Read more about this meaningful gathering and the conversations shaping the future of ministry: https://loom.ly/C2zxtTs

Bridging the Gap Korean- and English-speaking ministers unite at the 40th KMA gathering in Seattle, Wash.

Church administrators play an essential role in the health and day-to-day ministry of a congregation. Depending on the size of a church, that role may belong to one person or to an entire team. Either way, these individuals are often serving behind the scenes, carrying a wide range of responsibilities that keep ministry moving forward.

Read more about how Thrive is working to support admins here: https://loom.ly/NhVzQzY

“All ages. All cultures. All in for Jesus.”

While the goal of becoming a truly intercultural community might seem daunting, Grace Fellowship is finding that God is providing both the tools and the “miracles” necessary for deep renewal.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/brT172U

Seven years ago, leaders at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Pella, Iowa, asked a question many churches are wrestling with: How do we help youth and adults grow together in a real, lasting discipleship relationship?

What followed wasn’t a quick fix...it was a thoughtful approach that’s bringing generations into deeper connection and shared faith.

Read how they’re answering that question through their program, Elevate: https://loom.ly/S6IF714