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Where does Pastoral Care End?
Jenna and Mike were married for eight years – eight long years as Jenna described them to her pastor. She couldn’t do it anymore, she told Pastor Logan. She loved…
Are Christians Allowed to Grieve the Death of a Loved One?
“God must be disappointed with me.” Those words were spoken by Wilma, a member of the church where I was serving as interim pastor. Her husband had recently passed away…
Grief and Doubt in the Christian Life
I walked into church the other day, eager and ready to join the congregation of God’s people in worship. It had been a busy week and a busy morning, and…
The Canons of Dordt and their Historical Context
Although the Canons of Dordt are one of the three core confessional documents of the Christian Reformed Church, many church members today have a hazy notion at best as to…
How bad is it, Doc?
As part of our celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Canons of Dordt, Calvin Seminary focused our chapel services this fall on the famous summary of that document, the…
Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Synod of Dordt in Worship
This issue of the Forum commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Synod of Dordt (November 1618 – May 1619) and offers a good opportunity to reflect on the importance of…
Canons of Dordt and the Heidelberg Catechism
The Canons of Dordt (1619) is probably the least well known of the three confessions of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. The Canons of Dordt (1619) is probably…
Informing, Equipping & Connecting African Immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Early Years in Nigeria: Reverend Dr. Bernard Ayoola is a gifted engineer, pastor, and founder and executive director of the African Resource Center (ARC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ayoola was…
Latino/a Evangelical Immigrants in West Michigan
In our panel with Latino/a leaders and pastors (women and men), we heard about their experiences in West Michigan. It is important to clarify that the experience during the last…