Rev. Brian Najapfour was installed as the pastor for Dutton United Reformed Church in Caledonia, MI, on October 19, 2012. Rev. Brian Vos of Trinity URC in Caledonia, MI, preached from 1 Timothy 2:1-7 on a faithful ministry. Rev. Jeph Nobel of Eastmanville URC in Coopersville, MI, read the installation form. Dr. Joel R. Beeke … Continue reading Introducing Dutton URC’s new pastor
Providence Christian College awarded accreditation
After a roller coaster ride of recent events, Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA, rejoiced to announce that on March 11, 2013, it was granted initial accreditation status by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). “The granting of accreditation is a sweeping confirmation to our students, alumni, staff and supporters that this enterprise … Continue reading Providence Christian College awarded accreditation
Working to establish a church plant in Ohio
One of the funniest lines from the old TV show WKRP in Cincinnati is “Oh, the humanity!” If you saw the show, you may think of Thanksgiving and turkeys, but the phrase accurately describes how we should react to the current reality in Cincinnati, where two million people live in areas without a confessional Reformed … Continue reading Working to establish a church plant in Ohio
Rob Brinks appointed as RMS Director
Since the inception of Reformed Mission Services (RMS) two years ago, Rob Brinks has served as its interim director. But that is no longer the case. At its February 9, 2013, meeting, the RMS Board of Directors officially appointed as him as Director. “I am humbled and thankful for the goodness that God has shown … Continue reading Rob Brinks appointed as RMS Director
Hills vacancy brief as a former minister returns
When Rev. Alan and Wanda Camarigg arrived in Hills, MN, on February 6, 2013, to serve the URC, it was somewhat like coming home. Rev. Camarigg previously served the Hills congregation from 1991-1997. But leaving their congregation and most of their family in Lynden, WA, after living there for 16 years seemed very much like … Continue reading Hills vacancy brief as a former minister returns
Prison-based seminary graduates first class
Twelve men celebrated their seminary graduation on December 20, 2012. That may not seem remarkable, but these men are inmates at the Danville Correctional Center in Illinois. They received certificates for completing 30 credit hours in a year of study at Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary, which meets on-site at the Danville facility. “The graduation … Continue reading Prison-based seminary graduates first class
Overlapping URCNA pastors/missions conferences
In a creative cooperative effort, organizers for two URCNA conferences have not only scheduled them subsequently at the same location, but they’re also overlapping them by making the final session of one the first session of the other. The two conferences will take place in June on the campus of Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, … Continue reading Overlapping URCNA pastors/missions conferences
Glorying in God’s Grace – book review
The Glory of Grace: The Story of the Canons of Dort by William Boekestein; illustrated by Evan Hughes © 2012 by William Boekestein, Reformation Heritage Books: Grand Rapids, MI, 30 pp. Readers of the third volume in the Boekestein/Hughes trilogy of children’s books will find themselves glorying in God’s grace. The collaborative … Continue reading Glorying in God’s Grace – book review
Northern Ontario’s URC connection
Congregations of some United Reformed Churches may feel as if they’re rather isolated from other URCs, but few churches are more distant from other congregations in the federation than the United Reformed Church of Thunder Bay, ON. Even though the church is located in Ontario, the Thunder Bay congregation is part of Classis Western Canada … Continue reading Northern Ontario’s URC connection
Church tour to end with return to Costa Rica
By the time Rev. Bill and Aletha Green arrived at Covenant Reformed Church in Pella, IA, on January 9, 2013, they’d visited 18 churches since October. Pella was a stop on the way to give presentations at churches in Michigan on the last leg of their furlough trip. At the beginning of February, they plan … Continue reading Church tour to end with return to Costa Rica
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