Best World Renew Amp Christian Reformed Church In North America Podcasts (2024)

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See Things Differently: Sponsorship Stories 27:57

4d ago27:57

27:57

In this episode we're joined by Bev Stephenson, a dedicated volunteer in refugee resettlement in the US. Bev shares her experiences co-sponsoring Afghan and Cuban refugee families alongside her church. Bev shares insightful stories highlighting the challenges, joys, and profound impact of building cross-cultural relationships and supporting familie…

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'I'm Not Okay': Cultivating Compassionate Churches 23:03

11d ago23:03

23:03

In this enlightening episode host Chris Orme has a candid conversation with Tom Jantzi, Director of Congregational Assistance Plan and Clergy Care at Shalem Network. Tom shares invaluable insights on destigmatizing mental health within church communities, emphasizing the importance of normalizing conversations and acknowledging the holistic nature …

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Engineering to Youth Work: Embracing God's Unexpected Path 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

Host Chris Orme welcomes Greg Houldcroft, founder of Cross Town Impact, a ministry dedicated to serving at-risk youth. Greg shares his journey of faith and the challenges faced in establishing the organization. Cross Town Impact provides safe spaces for children, offering support and mentorship. Greg highlights lessons he's learned along the way es…

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How Saying 'Yes' Transformed Gateway Church 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

In this compelling episode host Chris Orme sits down with Dan Veeneman and Marcel de Regt from Gateway Community Church in Abbotsford B.C. Together, they delve into the church's transformative journey of hosting an extreme weather shelter for the homeless. Dan and Marcel share stories about the realities of participating in this ministry. From conf…

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Elephants in the Room | Season 8 Preview 2:18

2M ago2:18

2:18

We know the journey of justice is messy, full of pitfalls and roadblocks. And sometimes it feels like we’re all avoiding the question everyone is thinking. When it comes to justice we can experience gaps between our convictions and the way we can live them out. What if we could have a conversation about these elephant(s) in the room? In this season…

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Transforming Nations and Hearts 32:28

6M ago32:28

32:28

George de Vuyst, is a missionary with Resonate Global Mission. He has been serving in Ukraine since 1998. George trains pastors and facilitates healing and reconciliation through “Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations” (HHTN) workshops and trainings for facilitators. In June 2021 he traveled to Michigan and planned to return overseas in June 2022. R…

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Transforming Conflict Into Grace 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

When Stacey Campbell talks about reconciliation she knows what she's talking about. Not only because of her work with Prison Fellowship Canada but also because of the reconciliation she has worked through in her personal life. Stacey vulnerably shares stories about both with us. "Good self-care isn't about more bubble baths and chocolate. It's abou…

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Redefining Belonging: Marlene's Tenacious Story 25:50

7M ago25:50

25:50

Marlene was born In Burns Lake BC to an Indigenous father and a white mother. Her father joined the military when she was 18 months old and she was raised in a variety of towns and Air Bases throughout Canada and Germany. In this episode Marlene tells us about what it has been like to embrace her Indigenous AND Christian identity. "I did bring my h…

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Building Harmony in Mali 27:13

7M ago27:13

27:13

Harouna Issaka is the regional director for West Africa with World Renew and also works with Timothy Leadership training. In this episode Harouna speaks with us about how the Timothy Leadership Training has build relationships across unexpected divides. Show Notes: Transcript World Renew in West Africa Timothy Leadership Training…

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From Forced Relocation to Reconciliation 25:33

8M ago25:33

25:33

In this episode we talk with Shannon Perez about what reconciliation looks like in light of her personal story and her First Nation's story. Shannon is the director of the Indigenous Family Centre (a CRC ministry with Indigenous people in Winnipeg). Shannon is a member of the Sayisi Dene First Nation, and lives in Winnipeg with her husband and chil…

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Being Asked About One Moment 37:21

8M ago37:21

37:21

In this episode Andrew Reinstra joins us to talk about what it's like to reconcile his experiences his birth and adoptive families. We get into the questions *not* to ask an adopted person. If you've wanted to think about the intersection of justice and adoption this is the episode for you. Andrew Rienstra works for World Renew. In 2017, Andrew fou…

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Healing Rifts | Season 7 Preview 3:38

9M ago3:38

3:38

Our host Chris Orme introduces you to the theme of this season of the podcast. Stay tuned for episodes from great guests. “But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.” Genesis 33:4 Ray Orlund reflects that this verse has often struck him as one of the most beautiful in the Bible. “We all feel the po…

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Reflection for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 | Season 6 Bonus 19:31

9M ago19:31

19:31

September 30th 2023 is the third time Canada will mark a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools. This reflection is designed to take approximately half an hour and we rec…

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This is Hunting Park 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

This community in Philadelphia, while full of families and individuals working hard to make ends meet, is taking action in their own backyards to address climate change. In this bonus podcast episode hear from film maker Nathan Roels and local climate organizer Allen Drew about how this storytelling project came together. And be inspired to see how…

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From Bricklaying to Bangladesh 28:00

1y ago28:00

28:00

The best job description according to Roy Berkenbosch is “whatever the day needs.” In his life this has meant jobs in both bricklaying and Bangladesh. In the episode Roy shares stories from his development work with World Renew and his experience at King’s University with the Micah Centre. Show Notes: Thank you to Season sponsor the Micah Centre: h…

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Human Connection in Dehumanizing Places 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

John Lamsma has spent over 25 years in prison…ministry. He shares how pastoral care can ease the pain of incarceration, the origins of restorative justice as a focus in the CRCNA and the importance of affirming the image of God in every person, always. Show Notes: Thank you to season sponsor the Micah Centre: https://www.kingsu.ca/programs/micah-ce…

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Deliverance Can Take Decades 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

Jenny Yang has been on the long journey advocating for just immigration policy for over 15 years. As the Senior Vice President of Advocacy & Policy with World Relief she shares her experience speaking with Christians about immigration reform, talking with her kids about race, and how a speaking opportunity in Amish country led to mutual mind changi…

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Food that Helps not Harms 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

20:03

John Klein-Geltink is a long term coach for deacons and passionate foodie—as in food banks. In his work with Operation Sharing in Woodstock Ontario John has helped switch from food donations to food gift cards. This approach gives more agency to people involved and John talks about how he can see the fruit of this change from his long involvement. …

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Doing Climate Good without Giving Up 25:30

1+ y ago25:30

25:30

Rev Dr Ben Lowe wrote the book on doing good without giving up. (Literally.) He works as Deputy Executive Director of A Rocha International. Ben shares the practices that sustain his work and an inspiring example of grassroots Christian communities in Ghana uniting to protect creation. Ben gives encouragement for those feeling climate anxiety and h…

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“Long Obedience in the Same Direction” | Season 6 Preview 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

24:32

Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning (is the director of the Micah Centre at King’s University, which helps students explore ways of seeking justice in today's local and global contexts. He joins Chris to talk about the lines of thought in two of his recent blogs on Do Justice which lent inspiration to the theme of this season. Show Notes: Thank you to season…

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Pick Up Your Instrument: Practices for Worship Leaders | Season 5 Ep. 6 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

Joyce and Katie join us again to talk about what shaping worship justly has looked like in their contexts as well as practical suggestions for ways worship leaders can shape justice and worship in their own congregations. Show Notes: Reflection Questions: https://network.crcna.org/biblical-justice/do-justice-podcast-reflection-questions Transcript:…

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Reflection for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022 | Season 5 Bonus 17:29

2y ago17:29

17:29

September 30th 2022 is the second time Canada will mark a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools. This reflection is designed to take approximately half an hour and we re…

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Spiritually, Everybody’s Hungry | Season 5 Ep. 5 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

Claudio Carvalhaes has sat at tables with people around the world, listening to their communal expressions of joy, lament, and doubt in worship. From these experiences he shares ways to lead worship in solidarity with communities experiencing suffering. Claudio is the author of “Liturgies from Below” and he has a PhD. in Liturgy and Theology. Show …

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Worshiping When the World is Falling Apart | Season 5 Ep. 4 35:41

2y ago35:41

35:41

Jacqui Mignault is one of the writers behind weekly Do Justice prayers. As a pastor, she talks about what it’s like to practice bringing current events before God. If you’ve ever wondered how to acknowledge current events in worship, this is the episode for you. Show Notes: Do Justice Prayers: https://dojustice.crcna.org/categories/justice-and-wors…

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The Porters Gate: Groaning/Singing with Creation | Season 5 Ep. 3 47:54

2y ago47:54

47:54

Songs about the end of the world and stuff. [Actually] we have a great conversation about ways churches in North America can think about their relationship with creation in a new way through the music offered in the Climate Vigil Album created with The Porters Gate. Climate change can feel heavy and dark. The Climate Vigil is a project to bring pra…

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“These Walls of Bitterness Must Be Broken” | Season 5 Ep. 2 47:58

2y ago47:58

47:58

In 1995, Jonathan Maracle, a Mohawk from Tyendinaga Territory in Ontario, Canada, decided not to sing Amazing Grace at the Sacred Assembly in Ottawa, as he had been asked. What he didn’t know was that listening to the Spirit in that moment would inspire a band and ministry that would shape the rest of his life [and the church.] Show Notes: Transcri…

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Bless God, Bless Others - Cruciform Worship | Season 5 Ep. 1 35:51

2y ago35:51

35:51

We welcome Dr. Kenny Wallace to the show. Kenny is an African American Choctaw Pawnee from the United States living in Canada. He teaches nationally and internationally about multi-ethnic worship with his organization Kingdom Reflections Multi-Ethnic Worship Ministries and today he unpacks with us how multi-ethnic worship can shape our spiritual im…

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Tune Our Hearts: How Worship Shapes Us to Do Justice | Season 5 Preview 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

It’s a party! The Do Justice podcast has new partners and friends. Joyce Borger and Katie Roelofs with CRCNA Worship Ministries join us to set up the focus for this season: how worship can orient our hearts toward justice. P.S. Throughout this season you may hear our producers names' Megan and Victoria come up. They're on each call to make sure tha…

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Edgar Aguilar: Vaccine Equity with La Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa in Honduras | Season 4 Ep. 5 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

28:18

In the final episode of Season 4, Edgar Aguilar, senior researcher with La Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa, or the Association for a More Just Society in Honduras joins us. Edgar shares how organizations and communities advocating for Covid-19 vaccine equity have resulted in increased vaccination rates in Honduras. Chris and Edgar also talk …

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Dena Nicolai: The Gift of Talking With an Elected Official - Advocating With Newcomers and Refugees | Season 4 Ep. 4 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

34:09

Dena Nicolai, chaplain and refugee support mobilizer with the Christian Reformed Churches of British Columbia, shares the simple starting place for much of her engagement with people who have been refugees: joining them for a cup of coffee and saying “tell me how you’re doing.” Dena and Chris also talk about the ministry of sharing in lament, the i…

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Kyle-Meyaard-Schaap: Advocating for the Creation Care Policies We Need Now | Season 4 Ep. 3 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

31:51

In this episode, Kyle Meyaard-Schapp, vice president of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) shares how he got involved in climate advocacy as a Christian - including the middle-school humor nickname for the lake near the town where he grew up! Kyle and Chris also talk about lament as a necessary component of hope, how to encourage folks whe…

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Julia Beazley: Protecting People in Person and in Policy | Season 4 Ep. 2 38:16

2+ y ago38:16

38:16

Julia Beazley, Director of Public Policy for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, tells the story of the survivors, church communities, and policy makers who advocated to instate Bill C-36 into law. Chris and Julia also talk about the responsibility to stop treating people in vulnerable circumstances like the problem and address the systemic probl…

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It’s Long Work: Glimpses into the History of the CRCNA’s Engagement with Charity and Advocacy with Susan VanLopik | Season 4 Ep. 1 27:54

2+ y ago27:54

27:54

You don’t have to be a history geek to appreciate the vintage vibes in this episode! Susan VanLopik, Director of Program Excellence with World Renew joins Chris Orme to look at the broad overview of how (and how long) the CRCNA has been involved in working toward justice throughout its history. Chris and Susan talk about words from a 1973 report to…

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Chris and Cindy Geek Out About Shalom | Season 4 Intro 17:00

2+ y ago17:00

17:00

Our colleague Cindy Stover joins Chris Orme to geek out about the word “shalom” and set the groundwork for our next season exploring the intersections of charity and advocacy. Live Just.ly: crcna.org/SocialJustice/resources/live-justly Faith In Action: crcna.org/FaithInAction Transcript: https://dojustice.crcna.org/article/chris-and-cindy-geek-out-…

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Peacemaking/Protestifying with Shane Claiborne | Season 3 Bonus 1:19:20

2+ y ago1:19:20

1:19:20

This advent join us for a conversation with Shane Claiborne on peacemaking. Shane reflects in dialogue with hosts on what Jesus did with contextual connection to us and Shane shares some of his own stories on discomfort, direct action and being people of presence. The talk was originally given Northern Alberta Diaconal Conference's Day of Encourage…

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Reflections for National Truth and Reconciliation Day | Season 3 Bonus 43:18

2+ y ago43:18

43:18

September 30th 2021 marks the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots commemoration marked by the wearing of Orange Shirts for children forced to leave their families and attend residential schools. This reflection is designed to take approximately an hour and we recommend that you …

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It All Starts in A Garden: Joining God at Work in a Creation that Groans with Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat | Season 3 Ep. 6 33:57

3y ago33:57

33:57

In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat shares the theological underpinnings that inspire the sustainable efforts and regenerative agriculture practices at Russet House Farm. She and Chris also discuss worshipping outside, eating locally, times of Sabbath and Jubilee, and caring for creation as we long for God’s ultimate goodness for our world and our…

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Putting Truth & Reconciliation into Action with Leah Gazan and Steve Henirichs | Season 3 Ep. 5 36:49

3y ago36:49

36:49

This episode two guests--Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre and Steve Heinrichs, Director of Indigenous-Settler Relations of Mennonite Church Canada-- join host Chris Orme. Leah and Steve share the story of how they connected, where their work both overlaps and is unique to their respective identities as indigenous and white settl…

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Creating Reconciling Communities with David Bailey | Season 3 Ep 4 34:52

3y ago34:52

34:52

In this episode David Bailey, executive director of Arrabon, joins Chris Orme to talk about music, building cultural imagination toward reconciliation, and how to move from being a diverse church to being a reconciling church. Arrabon: https://arrabon.com/ Urban Doxology: http://www.urbandoxology.com/ Disability Advocacy: Turning Your Passion into …

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Talking with Kids about Justice with Lisa Van Engen | Season 3 Ep. 3 26:09

3y ago26:09

26:09

Writer, teacher, and mother Lisa Van Engen joins us for this conversation on engaging kids in seeking justice. Lisa and Chris talk about how and when to talk with kids about justice, including the reality that many who are impacted don’t have the privilege of deciding ‘when.’ Lisa also shares stories about questions around racism and injustice that…

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Resisting a Violent World with Dennae Pierre | Season 3 Ep. 2 28:51

3y ago28:51

28:51

In this episode, Chris asks Dennae how she’s seen the multi-ethnic churches she’s involved with respond in a season of spotlighted violence. They also reflect on a collection of prayers Dennae wrote in response, Healing Prayers and Meditations to Resist a Violent World, and how to keep moving intentionally toward God’s kingdom when it’s long and ha…

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Advocacy: It’s More than Social Media with Mae Elise Cannon | Season 3 Ep. 1 28:03

3y ago28:03

28:03

Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace, joins our host Chris Orme for the first episode of Season 3. Mae and Chris discuss different forms of advocacy, as well the spiritual formation that takes place through advocacy. Show Notes: Mae’s Website: maecannon.com Beyond Hashtag Activism: http://www.ivpress.com/b…

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Making Peace with Nick Coates | Season 2 Ep. 6 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

42:34

Rev. Nick Coates joins our hosts to discuss the topic of peace. Coates is a minister in Calgary Alberta. He says, “My joy in life is helping people discover what it means to be human and alive in this world. That’s what I think Jesus is all about.” We can't think of a better time than advent to share this episode with you. Here are the links refere…

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Gender Justice with Julian Maturia and Cindy Stover | Season 2 Ep. 5 40:23

3+ y ago40:23

40:23

Julian Maturia and Cindy Stover join hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez to discuss gender based violence. What is our role as Christians, as church communities, as development and advocacy agencies in responding to this issue? Note: This episode references female genital mutilation and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Get more informati…

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Caring for Creation with Andrew Oppong | Season 2 Ep. 4 28:54

3+ y ago28:54

28:54

The Climate Witness Project is a joint effort between World Renew and the Office of Social Justice. In this episode justice mobilization specialist Andrew Oppong says this on climate change, "Beyond caring for the earth there is such an intimate connection to caring for your neighbour, which is tied into our big commandment ". Explore this idea wit…

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Creativity with Cheryl Nembhard and Drew Brown | Season 2 Ep. 3 46:30

3+ y ago46:30

46:30

What does it look like to bring creativity and the arts to racial justice? Guests Cheryl Nembhard and Drew Brown discuss racism, hope, and responding to our times. Hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alverez dig in with these guests to explore lament and the guest's creative processes. Check out Cheryl's work and podcast here or follow her @cherylnembhard…

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Responding to International Disasters with Ken Kim | Season 2 Ep. 2 31:36

3+ y ago31:36

31:36

Ken Kim World Renew's Director of Disaster Response joins hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez. Kim discusses why responding to disasters is so important and reflects on the work being done in the aftermath of the Beirut explosion. For more information on World Renew's disaster response work go to this link. For more information on the Canadian Foo…

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Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors with Jason Leif | Season 2 Ep. 1 28:32

3+ y ago28:32

28:32

Hosts Chris Orme and Vanessa Alvarez talk with immigration mobilizer Jason Lief about immigration in the United States. Lief is a professor at Northwestern College in practical theology. In this conversation the three speakers discuss their connections to immigration and a Christian approach to immigration. More information on Blessing Not Burden. …

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Intergenerational Action with Steve Mulder & Anneke Spoelma | Season 1 Ep. 5 24:54

4y ago24:54

24:54

In this intergenerational episode Kate Kooyman talks with Steve Mulder the Field Coordinator for the CRCNA’s Climate Witness Project and his granddaughter Anneke Spoelma a 15-year-old freshman at Grand Rapids Public Museum High School. Anneke and Steve were part of a delegation sent by the Climate Witness Project to Kenya and Uganda to meet with Wo…

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The Long Journey with JJ TenClay (Part 2) | Season 1 Ep. 4 14:31

4y ago14:31

14:31

In part two of this interview Kate Kooyman and guest JJ TenClay discuss how to stay hopeful in justice work. JJ spent four years in Italy as a missionary for the Reformed Church of America (RCA) working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. She now serves as the Refugee Ministries Coordinator for RCA Global Missions. The Reformed family is a …

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