​“​I am blessed to have a front-row seat to much of what is happening in our congregation​s and through our ministries.”​
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people worshiping together each week
in
different languages
across
congregations and ministries

Global Mission

Called to be witnesses of Christ’s kingdom to the ends of the earth, we start and strengthen local churches and ministries in North America and around the world.
​After 80 years of media ministry,
these three goals remain.
Everything changed when Kadiatu
​asked her mother to attend church.
shared the Gospel in
countries
graduated
seminary students

Faith Formation

As a community of believers, we seek to introduce people to Jesus Christ and to nurture their faith through all ages and stages of life.​
To expand its global influence,
​Calvin changed its last name to ‘University.’
Local church leaders braved a blizzard
​to talk about intergenerational ministry
supported churches through
website chats
and shipped
orders of published materials

Gospel Proclamation & Worship

Believing that faith comes through the hearing of God’s Word, we proclaim the saving message of Jesus Christ and seek to worship him in all that we do.
For the first time ever, Calvin Seminary's
​commencement was held in English and Spanish.
Stained glass and other Zuni resources
can teach us about worship.
assisted disaster survivors in
countries
supported
hospital, military, and workplace chaplains

Servant Leadership

Understanding that the lifelong equipping of leaders is essential for churches and ministries to flourish, we identify, recruit, and train leaders to be servants in the kingdom of God.
A trip to Holland, Michigan deepened 
​understanding for immigrant leaders.
Healing hands can help show Christ
to those who are hurting.
When women gather,
​great things can result.
What does it take to be a pastor 
to pastors?
Practical training can yield big results for those
with little formal education.
supported
campus ministries
equipped
emerging churches and church plants

Mercy and Justice

Hearing the cries of the oppressed, forsaken, and disadvantaged, we seek to act justly and love mercy as we walk humbly with our God.
More than 1,500 Canadians did their part to
​help Indigenous children.
No one should be turned away from church 
​because of a disability.
Walking the road of reconciliation can include
refurbished bicycles or a meal of soup and bannock.
Joining a savings group helped Mirtala 
grow in confidence and her love of the Lord.
Building a physical testimony for those 
​who have suffered abuse.
A trip to Tijuana, Mexico provided an
eye-opening experience.​
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